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121: The Key To Preventing Heart Disease w/ Dr. Steven Masley Sep 24, 2020

Dr. Steven Masley has been surrounded by heart health since childhood. After his father suffered a stroke that changed his life, Dr. Masley decided that he would dedicate his life to helping people prevent heart disease. Through simple lifestyle changes and healthy eating, we can prevent 90% of heart disease and avoid the procedures and medications that have become commonplace.

Key Takeaways

If you want to improve your heart health you must:

Incorporate fruits, vegetables, nuts, and beans into your diet
Get fit and stay active to improve your circulation and decrease your artery plaque
Manage your stress and mental health to improve your overall functioning

Preventing Heart Disease with Dr. Steven Masley

A physician, nutritionist, author, speaker, and award-winning patient educator, Dr. Masley has devoted his medical career to the study of heart disease and aging. His passion is empowering people to achieve optimal health through comprehensive medical assessments and lifestyle changed. Achieving optimal heart health is a simple and easy thing, and Dr. Masley is here today to share how you can do it too.

Taking Back Your Health Through Nutrition

Food preparation and the spices and oils used can make a drastic impact on your health. By understanding which foods are ‘smart fats’ and ‘stupid fats’ you can make simple changes to your diet and improve your life in a massive way. Things like fruits, vegetables, beans, and nuts are all ways that you can simply, easily, and cheaply improve the health of you and your family and can help you start feeling fantastic.

The Importance of Fitness

Fitness and nutrition are proven to reduce heart disease by up to 90%. If you want to start feeling better, lose weight, gain more energy, improve your brain function, and start feeling healthier, food and fitness are the way to do it. Heart disease can impact many aspects of your life including sexual dysfunction, emotions, mood, and more. By understanding how your heart works and what you can do to improve it, you can live a longer and happier life.

Are you ready to transform your life and prevent heart disease? Share which of Dr. Masley’s simple tricks to better heart health you are incorporating into your daily life with me in the comments section of the episode page.

In This Episode

Learn the number one cause of heart disease and how to prevent it through simple lifestyle choices (8:20)
Discover the difference between ‘smart fat’ and ‘stupid fat’ (11:30)
The four food groups that can keep you healthier and keep you feeling younger (16:32)
Why you should be more concerned about heart disease than any other prevalent disease (20:18)
Which fitness programs can help you get your heart health back on track (24:16)
The importance of heart health when it comes to your sexual health and emotions (28:04)

Quotes

“When you do that, you feel better, you have more energy, and its easier to keep doing it. And you get into this positive spiral about taking care of yourself and feeling fantastic.” (4:12)

“We can prevent 90% of heart disease through lifestyle choices and making the right ones, and my mission is to help people make those right choices.” (7:25)

“If we made one change, it would be more vegetables, fruit, beans, and nuts, that would be the most important change we could make.” (18:02)

“Eat more vegetables, fruit, beans, and nuts. And get fit. And if you do that, and you don’t smoke, we can prevent 90% of heart disease.” (22:52)

“The number one cause of preventable death is related to fitness. If we can make people fitter we would probably decrease more death rates than anything else.” (24:51)

Links

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120: HeartMath w/ Dr. Rollin McCraty Sep 17, 2020

Do you ever wake up feeling a sense of anxiety or grief, but have no personal reason to feel that way? As it turns out, we are all connected on a global scale of synchronization through a global information field. Dr. Rollin McCraty has spent his life studying the connection between the heart, mind, body, and energetic fields and is here today to share the results of his research with you.

Key Takeaways

If you are looking to better understand the resident frequencies of the global coherence, you must:

Understand how the heart communicates with the brain, body, and people around you
Accept that globally we are synchronized to each other and the earth
Find energy through magnetic fields and feed the field with positivity and compassion

Gaining Clarity On The Heart’s Coherence with Dr. Rollin McCraty

Rollin McCraty, Ph.D. is the research director at the HeartMath Institute and a Florida Atlantic University professor. Dr. McCraty is a psychophysiologist who studies the physiology of emotion. Focused on the mechanisms by which our emotions influence the cognitive process, behavior, health, and the global interconnectivity between people and the Earth’s energetic systems, he is passionate about the heart’s role in health, behavior, performance, and quality of life.

The Connection Between The Heart and The Body

There are four primary ways in which the heart connects to the body and communicates with the brain. The quality of these neuro signals affects your brain's function and your perceptions of the world. The magnetic fields of our Earth carry this information and can impact our ability to synchronize with each other and the world around us. Heart rate variability, intuition, and field line residences all play a part in these frequencies and can have a huge effect on your experiences in the world.

Improving the Global Information Field For The Greater Good

Throughout his research, Dr. McCraty has proven the slow wave of global synchronization that is taking place. We are all contributing to the global information field, and Dr. McCraty argues that by feeding this field with positivity and compassion that it is possible to become better in sync with ourselves, our peers, and the world as a whole. By taking self-responsibility for ourselves, we can increase inclusiveness, collaboration, and cooperation to build a healthier and happier global information field. Dr. McCarty is making the deniable undeniable and confirming what many of us intuitively know to be true.

Are you ready to align your heart and brain and start feeding into the field positively? Share your thoughts on Dr. McCraty’s research, hypothesis, and predictions with me in the comments section of the episode page.

In This Episode

Discover the four primary ways the heart communicates with the brain and the body (2:21)
Take a look at the history of psychophysiology and the current breakthroughs (8:04)
Understand how your heart radiates magnetic fields and impacts global coherence (20:28)
The connection between tuning forks, field line residences, and magnetic fields (29:02)
Learn how we are all globally connected and how you can impact the field by feeding into it positively (34:40)

Quotes

“From an energetic perspective, it is very clear that the heart is the big player in our physiology and psychophysiology. Every cell in our body feels that magnetic field, as do other people around us.” (6:10)

“What we are really showing is what all the great philosophers and religions all around the planet have been talking about for millennia, which is that the heart is that doorway, if you will, to that deeper part of ourselves.” (16:03)

“It is metaphorically like measuring the heart rhythms and brain waves of planet earth. As it turns out, it may not be a metaphor, but ill keep it at that for now.” (23:24)

“The only thing that could really explain this is that they were all synchronizing to something external that was everywhere in California, some environmental signal. It turned out to be the time during the magnetic field. Exactly the power of the rhythms that I was talking about earlier that overlap our hearts and brains ” (33:27)

“Were finding that people really are synchronizing globally, which really is amazing. We like to talk about ‘on some level we are all connected’, I hear that all the time. And what these studies are showing is that we really are, and this is the level are connected at.” (35:49)

Links

Heart Intelligence by Doc Childre, Deborah Rozman, Howard Martin, and Rollin McCraty

Science of the Heart: Volume 2 by Dr. Rollin McCraty

mWave Technology

Inner Balance Device

Food Revolution Network Website

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119: Food as a Source of Healing and Love w/ Ocean Robbins Sep 10, 2020

Ocean Robbins was born into the famous Baskin Robbins Family. A harsh brush with the reality of unhealthy diets changed Ocean, his parents, and eventually, his grandfather’s point of view and they have never looked back since. Now the CEO of the 500,000+ member Food Revolution Network, author, speaker, facilitator, father, dancer, and movement builder, Ocean is passionate about the necessary food revolution to regain the health of our nation.

Key Takeaways

Toxic chemicals that are routinely found in modern food are scientifically proven to contribute to disease, illness, and suffering
You can simply enter the kingdom of vital, healthy living by eating foods which increase your health and overall longevity
It is possible to promote healthy food as the norm and the foundation for health, and it can actually be cheaper than toxic foods are now

Getting Your Health Back Through Whole Foods with Ocean Robbins

Ocean believes that there are two most important days of your life, the day you are born and the day you discover why you were born. His calling is to help others regain their health through healthy, delicious, sustainable food for everyone. Eating healthy is not just enough for Ocean; he wants to spread this knowledge to prevent suffering and increase the human population’s longevity.

Systemically Changing The Way We View Food For The Greater Good

Everything from changing government subsidies around food policies, to the way our medical system is trained to treat disease rather than create a foundation of health, and the healing power of gratitude is on the table today as we dive into the passionate work of Ocean Robbins. By eating with consciousness, bringing joy to everything in our lives, especially food, and highlighting the four pillars for a healthy life, it is possible to stand up, make a change, and get informed about the longterm effects of the foods you are putting into your body.

How To Start A Food Revolution Through Love

Despite a person’s political perspectives, ideologies, or faith backgrounds, the human body generally responds to food in pretty predictable ways. Ocean views this as an opportunity to work with people from all nationalities and value systems to bring together a common denominator, healthy eating. Expressing love through food is Oceans’ answer to the toxic food system that is so prevalent in our country and the world, and he is calling upon you to join him.

Do you feel passionate to call the population to action in regards to the disease-causing foods our society is eating? Are you ready to join the Food Revolution? Share your favorite part of Oceans’ passion project in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Why a food revolution is a key to long-lasting health and wellness globally (10:10)
How the standard American diet could be ruining your health and increasing your likelihood of disease (12:00)
The connection between GMOs, our digestive tracts, and food allergies in children (22:10)
How to activate in the heart of humanity a stand for a food revolution through love (28:03)
Ways that you can eat healthy food that tastes great without breaking the bank (34:57)

Quotes

“There are a lot of people out there who don’t get a second chance, like my dad’s uncle Burt, and they don’t know until it is too late. And then there are some people who do get a second chance, and they take it. And I want to help more people take their chances without even having to be on death’s door.” (5:30)

“To eat real, whole, natural, sustainable food, is actually revolutionary. It actually takes being radical and transforming the norms. Because our convenience foods, our fast foods, our school foods, our hospital foods, are all serving what quite frankly is food-like substances.” (11:10)

“Wherever you stand and whatever your health history is it's going to have an impact on what’s right for you. But broadly speaking, in the broad terms of things, we can see that eating a diet that is based around more plants and more whole foods is going to be beneficial for the vast majority of humanity.” (22:02)

“I think love is a great place to start. Because when we love, we have a reason to live. And when we have a reason to live, then suddenly we care for ourselves, and we care for our loved ones, and we care for life.” (28:24)

“Everybody deserves love, that’s the bottom line. And with food is a wonderful place to express that, because everybody eats. And so I get the beautiful opportunity in my work to share about healthy eating with everybody.”(32:37)

“I want to see a world where food is taken seriously, where the food industry takes health seriously, and where science guides the choices that people are encouraged to make around food, not industry profits.” (43:17)

Links

Diet for a New America by John Robbins

21 Days of Heartful Living Video Series

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118: The Keys To A Happy Heart w/ Dr. Drew Christensen Sep 03, 2020

Dr. Drew Christensen is on a mission to bring the ‘heart’ back into medicine. Several years ago Dr. Christensen found himself stressed out, gaining weight, and with declining health. He decided to make the switch from family medicine to Functional Medicine and has since used a root-cause approach to healing his own health and many others.

Heart Focused Medicine with Dr. Drew Christensen

After becoming a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, opening Living Health MD and a trip to Eygpt that changed his understanding of the heart, Dr. Christensen became passionate about spending quality time with his patients to learn about their unique health issues and find their root causes. Through personalized care, lab testing, lifestyle interventions, and group coaching, Dr. Christensen is delighted to help patients turn things around and create lasting health.

How To Be True To Your Own Heart

Dr. Christensen believes that when it comes to matters of the heart, every factor needs to be evaluated. Our love, relationships, burdens, and flow of our hearts can have a large impact on the health of our hearts, which is why Dr. Christensen believes that true health starts from the heart. By living from the heart you can get in tune with the symphony of your body and get back to your reason why that comes from the heart and guides your whole body.

Why Starting From The Heart Can Create Lasting Change

In addition to heart-centered treatment such as labs, diet, and exercise, Dr. Christensen harness the power of change that comes from the heart for meaningful and lasting health. By listening to your heart, following the natural laws of the heart, and changing the flow of your heart, you can transform from a heavy heart to a lighter one, and start living from the heart to make a major difference in your life and those around you.

Are you ready to take responsibility for your health by looking inside and making a change of heart? Share how you embrace the intuitive knowledge of the heart with me in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

How to lighten your heart in order to move onto lasting health and a better way of living (10:10)
The most common causes of a heavy heart and steps you can take to address those issues (13:27)
Why a change of heart is the most significant way that you can start to take your health seriously (19:05)
The importance of becoming aware of your heart rate variability and how to do monitor it (23:52)
Steps you can take to start living healthy and increasing your gratitude (32:02)

Key Takeaways

In Order To Start Living From The Heart You Must:

Start listening to the ‘reason why’ that is coming from deep inside your heart
Trust in the innate wisdom and ultimate power of the flow of your heart
Accept gratitude, forgiveness, and responsibility for your health and spread that flow to other people, even if they have wronged you

Quotes

“I think we are all put on this Earth to do something beautiful to serve other people, and I think that purpose comes from our heart.” (4:52)

“A lot of times we forget about talking about love, relationships, our burdens that we are carrying, our burdens of judgment and blame, and our inability to forgive. All of those things weigh heavy on our hearts and are contributing to heart disease. And it is really part of the game, and a lot of us are not addressing those issues.” (13:04)

“When somebody goes through that experience of a change of heart, that’s when I know they are going to be okay. Because then they are able to continue all of those things we have been working on because they are then committed.” (19:12)

“If I ask them what their brain is telling them, I get a totally different list than if I ask them what their heart is telling them. So if we can listen to our hearts and follow our hearts, it makes all the difference.” (28:43)

“Living is an active process and sometimes we experience it passively, but we really need to be actively living. And if we are living healthier, then we are creating health and we are creating meaning in our lives.” (31:49)

Links

Start With The Heart: How to create lasting health, meaningful business, and abundant living by Dr. Drew Christensen

Living Health MD Website

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117: Proof Of Heaven: A Near Death Experience w/ Dr. Eben Alexander Aug 27, 2020

Dr. Eben Alexander spent over 20 years as a renowned academic neurosurgeon, before waking up one morning with horrible back pain. Within 3.5 hours Dr. Alexander had slipped into a coma, that would take him away from this world for 7 days. When Dr. Alexander returned, his ability to regain his knowledge from this world, and the world he had experienced while unconscious, shocked medical professionals and the world alike.

Proof Of Heaven with Dr. Eben Alexander

The extraordinary world Dr. Alexander experienced within his coma has been the basis for his book, Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife by Dr. Eben Alexander, as well as brought key insights to the mind-body discussion and to our human understanding of the fundamental nature of reality. With his son’s encouragement, Dr. Alexander wrote down his experience in over 20,000 words and dove into other experiences of near-death experiences. What he found was shocking similarities, unexplainable healing, and a passion for sharing information about near-death experiences and other spiritually transformative experiences, and what they teach us about consciousness and the nature of reality.

Dismissing Myths Between Consciousness and Reality

While traditional science chooses to focus on the materialistic aspect of consciousness, Dr. Alexander’s life-changing experience has brought into clarity the ‘Cloud of Possibility’ and the many fundamental truths of consciousness. Dr. Alexander views near-death experiences as the tip of the consciousness sphere, and act as a way to remind the soul of something that they already know. By awakening yourself to participate in our shared duty to participate in our evolution of consciousness, you can become one with the divine and step into our true interconnectedness.

The Infinite Healing Power of Unconditional Love

Above all else, Dr. Alexander’s experience showed him the power that unconditional love has to heal and overcome all else. Through the understanding that love is what binds us together, you too can have a spiritually transformative experience and begin to accept the truth of the Universe and your role in it. Nothing is stronger than love, and by dismissing the false thinking of separation and embracing the true healing that comes from self-exploration and looking from within, you can embrace the relationship of our hearts, love, and consciousness.

Have you ever had a near-death or transformative experience or known someone who has gone through it? Share your insights with your experience or your belief in love as the ultimate healer with me in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Recognizing the disconnection between quantum physics and consciousness (4:40)
Learn about the emerging scientific model of ‘Filter Theory’ and how it affects your consciousness (14:34)
Recount the amazing and inexplicable events that lead to Dr. Alexander’s Proof Of Heaven and complete recovery (18:40)
How to become and embody the love that you are and be in touch with your heart resonance (30:55)
The role of love and sound in the healing power of mind-body medicine (39:40)

Key Takeaways

The three most important things that you can take away from Dr. Alexanders near-death experience are:

Traditional science cannot begin to understand the deep connection between consciousness and the mind-body debate
Love can truly conquer all when we are able to accept our role in the creation of an unconditionally supportive world
Sound, reincarnation and the spiritual Universe play a massive role in our ability to heal and love one another

Quotes

“I think it does resonate, I like to think that it reminds souls of something they know deep down. Because we have all been through this cycling of multiple spiritual realms and into these physical incarnations and this is really just about getting to a deeper wisdom that is closer to the truth about the nature of reality.” (3:35)

“I see near-death experiences as really kind of the tip of the sphere, to kind of force us into a much richer interpretation of consciousness and the brain-mind relationship. And this is very refreshing because it leads us away from this kind of simplistic and false materialism that is part of our modern science.” (17:37)

“In fact, the best topics that map out our ascendence along this pathway of growth is a compass that leads us to make choices out of love, compassion, acceptance, mercy, and forgiveness. And these are the most direct pathways, these point out the lessons that humanity is challenged to learn in this millennia of our current epoch.” (24:24)

“To put this love in perspective was really was more of becoming the love that I am and that we all are.” (30:20)

“Each and every one of us can serve as a point of light. We can all come to a higher truth about all of this, realize the power we have to manifest this perfect world, and we can bring it into being. This is not some wishful thinking, pie in the sky kind of idea, but actually something that is a practical part of the awakening that I see coming to this world now.” (38:15)

Links

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116: The Paleo Cardiologist w/ Jack and Heather Wolfson Aug 20, 2020

Jack and Heather Wolfson couldn’t have been raised more differently. Jack, a board-certified cardiologist, was brought up on the conventional understanding of pharmaceuticals and surgery. It wasn’t until he met Heather, a licensed chiropractor, that he began to understand the power of natural and holistic medicine. Together they have grown as a couple and as doctors, and are here today to open your eyes to the possibility of holistic practices.

Creating a healthier lifestyle is very simple with natural remedies and tenants. If you are looking to feel better immediately and in the long term, this episode is filled with tips to help you make your personal environment as healthy as it can be. Now is the time for the health revolution that you can take into your own hands, and thanks to doctors like Doctor Jack and Doctor Heather, this new way of thinking is becoming a reality.

Jack and Heather believe that the foundation of everyone’s healthcare should be chiropractic care, responsible paleo, and living ancestrally to achieve optimal health. Their goal is to improve your quality of life while arming you with the knowledge necessary to raise healthy and successful children. It is time to wake up to the lies and corruption that is prominent in conventional medicine and start to question your healthcare so that you can protect you and your family’s health.

Are you ready to take charge of your own health and embrace the ability to act preventatively with holistic medicine? Share how you are using your body as a tool to regain your health in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Why pharmaceuticals are not the answer when it comes to cardiovascular health
The two most important factors and causes when it comes to heart disease
How to embrace responsible and conscious paleo to help you feel healthier overall
Things you can do without a fancy gym membership to live ancestrally
Red flags to look out for when it comes to conventional medicine bandaids

Quotes

“I realized that I was being raised differently than the majority of the world, but I knew that it was normal and the right way to be raised… and I never got tired of it and I had this burning desire to follow in those footsteps and help other children grow up the way I did.” (5:01) - Heather

“We just don’t get that there is a reason that we develop a disease. And it’s not because we lack pharmaceuticals or we lack a stint or we lack a surgery, there is a reason for it. And those of us who have awakened to the fact that there is a reason for it are really going to be changing what is going on in the world.” (10:12) - Jack

“I learned a lot through our transition together. I think we grew together as a couple and became even healthier and stronger from what we have studied together.” (25:54) - Heather

“Whatever you bring into your house, is it natural or not? Is it harmful? Leave it out of the house! Don’t bring it in, that’s how we are going to change the world.’ (31:54) - Jack

“This isn’t the 1970’s for example. This isn’t walk into your doctor’s office, tell them the problem, the doctor writes the prescription, the patient doesn’t ask questions and goes on their way. This is the 21st century, this is the information age, this is the internet, this is books, this is doctors like Doctor Heather and I, where people can get this information. They can find out the truth, and they can start to make a difference.” (41:41) - Jack

“You know you are in the right office when you walk out with nutritional supplements, with the right foods, and you are armed with the education on how to heal your children.” (48:22) - Heather

“Cardiologists make a lot of money. And I walked away from all of that to do the right thing, I walked away from all of that to make a difference. And I did it because I fundamentally wanted to be able to look my children in the eye and say ‘I did the right thing. I didn’t do it for the money, I did it for you kids, I did it for the children of the world, to make this difference and take a stand’.” (51:55) - Jack

Links

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115: Naturopathic Cardiology w/ Dr. Decker Weiss Aug 13, 2020

By combining the bones of naturopathic medicine with cardiology practices, it is possible to help your body restore and fix itself. Through a commitment to giving patients the opportunity to get well and using medicine without prejudice, anybody at any age can get better. Individualized care and the understanding of how and when these naturopathic treatments are best optimized is the key to creating long-lasting heart health for Dr. Decker Weiss.

While conventional cardiology is designed to deal with the issue right in front of you, naturopathic cardiology works to embrace the whole story and the changes that are necessary to correct your root cause issues. If you are looking to understand the important role cardiology plays, especially for women, when bringing holistic health practices to the conventional model, this is the episode for you.

Instead of mimicking the healing power of nature with drugs, naturopathic cardiology can help you heal your body, fix your hormones, and decrease your risk of heart disease through natural and effective solutions. Are you ready to get out of a state of inflammation and start to think naturopathically when it comes to your heart health? Share what you found the most interesting about the information shared in this episode in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

The difference between naturopathic medicine and conventional medicine
Why creating an individualized health plan is key to long-term health success
The most common warnings that arise in cardiology and people with heart problems
Understanding the important connection between the gut microbiome and heart health
Which natural remedies can help decrease your negative heart symptoms

Quotes

“I am what I am, I am a naturopathic physician. I will come from a prevention point of view, I will come for restoring function, trying not to replace function.” (3:38)

“Feeling healthy is much more infectious than disease. Health will spread far faster in your patient population than disease ever will.” (8:44)

“We need to be warning people very very differently, that any source of chronic inflammation is your warning sign, if you manage that or handle it naturally you should be fine.” (22:24)

“I think cardiology has never been that adverse to nutritional models and things like that. But there is just such overwhelming evidence in the effect of what we are doing and how it is working that even the most staunch conventional doctors are starting to change the way that they think.” (42:47)

Links

Dr. Alan Christianson's website

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114: The Link Between Thyroid & Heart Health w/ Dr. Alan Christianson Aug 06, 2020

Dr. Alan Christianson is an NYT bestselling author and naturopathic doctor who specializes in natural endocrinology. Endocrinology is the study of hormones and hormone-related illnesses, and Dr. Christianson takes a holistic approach to analyze the whole body and how the different systems work together.

Over 27 million people, or 25% of adults, suffer from some variation of thyroid illness. It takes a keen understanding of the physical structure of your thyroid, how your hormones are working together or against your thyroid, and an analysis of historical and invisible stressors to gain insight on your thyroid health, which is exactly what Dr. Christianson is here today to explain.

It is possible to optimally tune your body to handle stress, cortisol, and more through effective strategies such as nutrition and lifestyle. While everybody is different, Dr. Christianson has some excellent guidelines to help you improve your mood, get your hormones back on track, and decrease your risk of thyroid or heart-related illnesses.

Your adrenal health is one of the key indicators of your longevity and its time that you stopped ignoring it and started supporting it instead. How do you work to improve your relationship with your thyroid? Share your biggest takeaway from Dr. Christianson in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Learn about the role of your thyroid and how it impacts your whole body system
Discover the most important nutrients to help support your thyroid health
How to lower your risk for heart disease even if you already struggle with your thyroid
Signs that your body is not adapting to the amount of stress you are putting it under
Why not all carbs are created equal and which carbs constitute a good choice

Quotes

“There is a whole lot of science into what is ‘normal’, what is good for you personally, and each one of those has a lot of depth to those stories.” (5:29)

“Working with a naturopathic integrative holistic functional practitioner, someone who has got a sense about not just making sure your levels are normal but making sure they are optimal, and even better yet making sure they are optimal for you.” (11:21)

“In this state of surviving or panic or ‘fight or flight’ type mode, we are making different amounts and different timing of our cortisol. And that changes our cardiac rhythm, our heart entrainment, our overall heart variability, and also our heart rhythm.” (17:00)

“There are certain things that we can grab and change, and then there are certain things that we do not have levers for. And diet is one that we have a lever for that, so we can improve it, it is well within our control.” (21:02)

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113: The Importance Of Play As An Adult w/ Michael Mendizza Jul 30, 2020

Michael Mendizza is an author, documentary filmmaker, social change maker, and thought leader. His work focuses on the intellectual construct of culture, the importance of play, and the balance between possibility and appropriateness.

When you enter into a state of play, your ego is replaced with passion, commitment, and a willingness to try something more than once. Michael believes that real play is where real learning takes place and is here today to help you tap into the innate intelligence of your heart.

By focusing on play, you can identify your eases and diseases so that you can remove your identity from your culture and discover who you truly are. Instead of letting intellect, anxiety, or ego get in the way, Michael is here to inspire you to escape your false identity and embrace the power of play and heart bonding.

Full of tips for mentoring your children, getting out of your ego-driven defense structure, and ways that you can start to embrace play on a daily basis, Michael is an expert full of knowledge and insight. What did you enjoy most about Michael’s play-based perspective? Share with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

The distinction between conditioning and real learning when it comes to parenting
Learn about the connection between the thought process and our ability to play
Why the love of a child is the greatest opportunity for personal transformation on the planet
Discover the number one skill necessary to transcend your social ego
The importance of heart resonance and why it is missing in modern technology
Why telepathy is the greatest method of teaching or mentoring

Quotes

“You take the innovation that the intellect is capable of, and you blend it with ‘is this an appropriate innovation or action to take?’. And if we listen to the heart, we would change radically what we allow our intellect to do.” (6:27)

“Play is how nature designed us to live, learn, and grow. Play is the way that we do that, at any age and at any stage and in any activity. Play is what athletes call the zone, play is what the research community call flow.” (19:38)

“Culture is basically an intellectual construct, not a heart construct. So most adults are play deprived, most adults have not been allowed to play, don’t know how to play, which means they have these big defensive egos to defend themselves against a world they didn’t trust… all of those are cultural conditioning.” (27:05)

“The hero’s journey does not say you have to have children. The hero’s journey is to basically step out of the conditioning and the identity that you have, going outside of the culture, discovering who you really are. And then the final stage of the hero’s journey is you come back in that transformed state and actually help the rest of the culture realize what a blind box I am in.” (32:20)

“You only want what’s really wonderful for that child, and that means you have to learn and grow and change, otherwise you are going to condition them to be just as afraid and as stupid as you are, as we are!” (44:54)

Links

Michael Mendizza Website

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112: How To Live A More Compassionate Life w/ Dr. Steven Stosny Jul 23, 2020

Negative emotional habits can impact the way in which you see the world, experience relationships, and express yourself. While it may be something you or your partner is subconsciously adopting, it can have a serious impact on your ability to solve issues and cope with stress.

This is why I have asked Dr. Steven Stosny to share with us his research in the power of compassion and emotional habits. An author of several books including How To Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It and Love Without Hurt, Dr. Stosny is an expert in using the most profound part of your brain so that you can understand your stress and work to develop compassion as the cornerstone of your emotional blueprint.

Compassion gives you the endorphins you need to stop feeding off of anger and start understanding the negative reactivity in your relationships. Instead of letting your ‘toddler brain’ win by using blame, denial, or avoidance, Dr. Stosny is here to provide you with ways that you can improve, appreciate, connect or protect in order to make whatever situation you are in better.

By getting in touch with your core values you can learn to fall in love with your adult brain and in turn, spread kindness to those struggling with resentment. If you or someone you love is struggling with anger, resentment, and stress, Dr. Stonsy’s knowledge will be invaluable on your journey towards peace. If you are looking to prevent regret through compassion, this is the episode for you.

How are you working to be more compassionate to yourself and your loved ones? Share your story with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Why you default to your ‘toddler brain’ when you are stressed and what to do about it
Understand gender difference in the way that we relate to each other in relationships
How to use compassion to heal resentment, anger, and other negative emotions
Discover the science behind why anger can be addictive and resentment can be contagious
First steps that you can take if you or someone you love has an anger problem

Quotes

“If your emotional habits are bad, you are just seeing the world through a tunnel vision. Emotions are how we react to each other and how we know the world, so we better get them right!” (7:16)

“We do need to be happy on our own, but together we can make something better than what we can do on our own, and that’s harmony.” (10:43)

“Resentment becomes part of your defensive system, it becomes part of the way you negotiate your world. It’s more than just a feeling, it is a way of looking at life when it gets entrenched as it goes on. It’s worse than fear of change.” (31:09)

“When you are hurt or you are emotionally aroused, it is almost impossible to see other people’s perspectives. So in a relationship when the people are hurting each other, it gets harder and harder to see each other’s perspectives. And that’s not just true for emotional pain. If you have a headache, it is hard for you to sympathize with someone’s toothache, between your pain is seizing your whole conscious intention, that is what it is supposed to do… when you are hurt it is motivating you to do something about your hurt, so you can’t see the other persons hurt.” (35:41)

“When your self-value is lowered, you have to do something that makes you feel more valued, more loveable. Not more powerful. Because it’s not a power problem, its a value problem.” (41:29)

“Your only chance of getting the partner you most want to have is to be the partner you most want to be.” (50:04)

Links

Compassion Power Website

The Plant-Based Solution by Dr. Joel Kahn

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111: It's Time To Show Your Heart Some Love w/ Dr. Joel Kahn Jul 16, 2020

Dr. Joel Kahn is a powerhouse leader in integrative cardiology, founder of The Kahn Center for cardiac longevity, and voted ‘Sexiest Male Vegan’ by PETA in 2016. Much more than just glowing skin, Dr. Khan is here today to dive into the topic of heart health and what you can do to increase your heart’s longevity and overall health.

While heart health is not a ‘one size fits all approach’, there are scientifically proven ways that you can improve your longevity and reverse your risk of cardiovascular damage. This episode is packed with knowledge about your heart health that you probably haven’t ever heard before. Everything from the wrinkles in your earlobes, your lifestyle factors, and what you eat can play a huge role in your heart’s longevity, and Dr. Kahn’s expertise is something you cannot miss.

If you are striving to be healthier, want to know the first steps you need to take to start taking better care of your heart, or are desiring more knowledge when it comes to your health, this is the episode for you. By gaining insight into Dr. Kahn’s research, you can start to appreciate and take care of the amazing organ that is your heart.

What piece of information shared today surprised you? Let us know how you are taking care of your heart in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Discover your likelihood to develop heart disease and what you can do about it
Surprising symptoms to look out for to proactively look after your hearts health
Learn how to reverse prior cardiovascular damage to improve your longevity
Addressing the dietary and nutritional confusion you have around fats and more
The six things that could contribute to you developing heart disease despite your health now
What test you can take to find out if you should be concerned about heart disease

Quotes

“Nobody with heart disease should be surprised, they should know years before the event.” (13:18)

“I wish heart disease were wrinkles because we care and can see wrinkles, we cant see heart disease so we don’t care about it as much. But there is probably a relationship between not just earlobe creases. The point is, if you want beautiful glowing skin, eat fruits and vegetables and legumes. At the same time, we know you are going to benefit your cardiovascular system.” (20:11)

“Plant-based, we all get it. 100% plant-based is where I am at, but if you are 90%+ then you are in the sweet spot of the best glowing skin, cardiovascular benefit, reduction, and risk for adult diabetes and such.” (24:50)

“There is confusion because I think we have to define who you are talking too. There is no one size fits all. And in a typical blog on the wellness sights don’t really make that distinction, whereas I am always writing for the heart patient.” (29:19)

“You look at a population of 20 or 30 thousand people who say ‘I don’t have heart disease’, and 20 years later you go visit them and say ‘who had a heart attack? Who is alive, who died of heart disease?’. There are six things that predict developing heart disease in a relatively healthy population.” (37:47)

Links

PBNSG Website

Dr. Joel Kahn Website

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110: Ways You Can Influence Your Energy Fields w/ Harry Massey Jul 09, 2020

Harry Massey is the co-founder of NES Health and is responsible for creating the world’s first practical clinical system for reading an individuals ‘body-field’ and correcting it. Through cutting edge research and instrument development that is shaping the future of medicine, Harry is here today to share his knowledge on the energy field of the body, the concept of the Body-Field, and how you can make it work for your health.

Every organ, every cell, and every part of your body has its own energy and information, which it both broadcasts and can detect from others. Harry works to show how through the detection of the information and energy within your body, you can work to correct the necessary information in your body so that you can learn more about your body as a whole.

By turning simple experiments into a health analysis system, Harry is breaking the ceiling when it comes to mind-body interactions and correcting information and biochemistry to find optimal health for all. The Body-Field and biochemistry is a two-way street, and it is only by understanding their connection and looking at the role of each organ and every cell that you can begin detecting when corrections are needed for you.

Are you ready to learn how you can detect your Body-Field and correct it so that you can clear your energy pathways and start seeing real results on your health journey? Share what you found most interesting about Harry’s work with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Ways that you can influence your body, body-field, and biochemistry into better health
How to find the motivation to get out of pain and keep going on your health journey
The role of reincarnation and ghosts when imprinting Body-Field information
Tips for making a commitment and breaking the glass ceiling to better health
Why you need to be open to new forms of healing even if it is not what you were taught

Quotes

“What we are able to do today, is we are actually able to use the information of how the body is when it’s working optimally and basically trigger a healing response directly in the body. Which gets pretty interesting because you can basically create an epigenetic change directly without the sort of indirect methods of the past.” (7:32)

“Absolutely every part of reality, or if you like our consciousness, is completely interactive with our reality, which is a very strange idea when we are looking at things from biochemistry or Newtonian point of view. But if you sort of take a step back into the physics, where we are looking at everything as patterns of information and energy, it starts to make more sense.” (11:48)

“I think that is one of the absolute keys to life, it is really to keep an open mind when you are presented with facts that don’t fit your world view.” (14:32)

“Its a theory, because it is very hard to prove. You cant prove reincarnation or soul, and I can’t necessarily prove out what I am saying with physics. But I think we are getting closer these days to physics being able to explain a lot of these ancient spiritual ideas.” (25:39)

“Just keep going, if you have got out of pain and you are sort of semi-well and your bouncing back, just don’t give up, keep going. Because there is a state in health where everything really is pretty joyful and you can do all of the things that you really want to do in life.” (31:21)

Links

NES Health Website

Dr. Sarita Elizabeth Cox Website

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109: Harnessing the Seasons and 5 Elements for Better Health w/ Dr. Sarita Cox Jul 02, 2020

Have you ever thought about the way that your health may be impacted by the seasons? Dr. Sarita Elizabeth Cox is a naturopathic physician who specializes in Traditional Chinese medicine. Today Dr. Cox is here today to show you how you can use your own elemental constitution to create the healthiest version of you.

Through her easy to implement strategies, Dr. Cox is passionate about helping others implement the 5-Element System to understand the seasonal influence on their ‘root and branch’ health issues. In this episode, Dr. Cox will take us through the seasonal cycle, beginning with spring, and show you how the different seasons and elements can impact your immune system, multiple organs, and your ability to find balance in your life. If you are curious

If you want to improve your quality of life, are looking for knowledge on how Chinese medicine embraces all aspects of life, or want to discover your elemental type, Dr. Cox is the expert you need to hear from. By moving through, experiencing, and letting go of our trauma you can change your state of energy and let your body relax into wellness.

Are you ready to learn how to implement the foundations of Chinese medicine and your own elemental constitution? Share what new piece of information you learned in this episode with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Learn about the four gates of Chinese medicine, the 5-Element system, and more
Discover how to honor your symptoms and pay attention to their messages
How to change your energy from grasping to releasing with the help of metal elements
The role the four seasons play in your organ functioning, stress levels, and constitution
Why being out of balance could be affecting your immune system and overall health

Quotes

“Symptoms are so, so valuable. And I try to help folks that come in here start to honor the symptoms they are having in their body, and actually pay attention to them because they are guiding us.” (13:55)

“When we are disconnected, that is where we fall into destructive habits and we fill ourselves up with addictions because we don’t have the proper connections that we really need to sustain us.” (19:49)

“If we can just find one or two things that resonate with that person, then we start allowing them to start exploring them a little bit deeper. And that is why the seasonal format works because we are coming back around to it next year.” (27:59)

“That is not disturbing, that’s actually kind of natural. That we grow and develop and change, especially over time or seasonally.” (35:19)

“Love, I believe, is our ultimate medicine. In the tradition in which I sit… we always use Metta Bhavana which is loving-kindness at the end of our session. It is the balm that we have consistent access too, and it elevates us. And it heals us, love, completely.” (43:16)

Links

Take the 5 Elements Quiz Here

Element Wisdom Card Decks

Healing With Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford

Live Right For Your Type by Dr. Peter D’Adamo

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108: Living Right For Your Blood Type w/ Dr. Peter D’Adamo Jun 25, 2020

Do you know your blood type? Many American’s don’t, but it can be a true vital sign when it comes to dealing with your health. Dr. Peter D’Adamo is a naturopathic physician, distinguished professor of clinical sciences, author, and much more, who is passionate about converging science and nature to find whole-body health.

By using blood types, epigenetics, and computer science, Dr. D’Adamo is individualizing medicine while still honoring the inherent idea of the healing power of nature. Different blood types respond differently to stress, environment, and the microbiome, and it is only by understanding how your blood type impacts your health that you can start to personalize your health to you.

The evidence and utility of your blood type and secreter status is overflowing, and with the information that Dr. D’Adamo shares today, you can get a handle on how your body works so that you can treat it better and promote your longevity. Everything from your blood viscosity to your diet can play a role in how your blood and body reacts to your lifestyle. If you are looking for a science-based framework to understand your body better and give it what it needs, this is an episode you cannot miss.

Discovering how your body works is not a ‘one size fits all’ undertaking. By using technology to provide you with the insights that can bring you back to what you are strongest at, you can learn about the pathways of your body and treat it better.

Are you ready to take a step back and appreciate the theory of generative medicine? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section of the episode page.

In This Episode

Learn about the different blood types and how they can be determinant of health
Understand the differences between the blood types and why it matters
Why a one size fits all approach to blood type and treatment is a dangerous theory
Basic diet strategies for each blood type and how they relate to generativity
Discover why naturopathic medicine was responsible for uncovering the differences in solutions for individual blood types

Quotes

“The idea that blood type influences personality is kind of silly. The reality is though that there are chemical and immunological and genetic things that do differ by blood type that has to do with how we deal with stress.” (12:10)

“The reality is that we are constantly molding ourselves and remolding ourselves and remaking and remodeling ourselves in response to the environment. And if we didn’t, we wouldn’t be here today.” (15:57)

“Food is a political issue in this particular time period. And to be able to simply anything beyond this idea that there is a one size fits all that is going to work for everybody, that is a very very dangerous thought.” (27:28)

“I decided that I would write software that would simply write everybody their own book. So in our clinic, we do an analysis and generate software, one of a kind diets, that essentially result in the patient having a book written for them right then and there.” (38:52)

“These variations, we shouldn’t be running away from it. We should be accepting it, we should be exploring it, turning it sideways, upside down. Because it is all about learning, it is all about finding out more about ourselves. We should be celebrating the differences rather than trying to sweep them away into a one size fits all thing.” (45:28)

Links

4 Your Type Blood Test

Get Your Free Copy of Cholesterol & Heart Health by Michael Murray

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107: Surprising Facts About Heart Health w/ Michael Murray Jun 18, 2020

Most people think of cholesterol as the main marker of heart health, but what if there was something more? Michael Murray is one of the leading experts in the world of health and has published more than 30 books. Michael believes that health is a birthright, and is here today to share some surprising facts about heart health that most people don’t know.

If you are curious about the role of c-reactive protein when it comes to your health, are looking for ways to naturally reduce your cholesterol and improve your health, or just want to understand what is going on when it comes to your heart, this is the episode for you. Michael takes a whole-body approach when talking about the heart, and is on a mission to shed light on many of the diet and lifestyle choices that play a role in both your cardiovascular health and your brain health.

Everything from the problems found in pharmaceutical drugs and ‘biochemical bandaids’ to the role of diet, lifestyle, personality, and gender on your heart’s health is on the table today as we dive into an incredibly important topic. A happy heart is a healthy heart, and by following Michael’s advice you can prepare and heal your body from the inside out.

The truth is, relying on pharmaceuticals to cure your heart is a myth. By utilizing Michael’s heart-centered tips you can naturally heal your heart and start thriving in the process. Are you ready to use food and other natural remedies to improve your heart health? Share what you learned from this special Heart Revolution episode with us in the comments section of the episode page.

In This Episode

How to use your CRP marker to learn about your body and prevent health issues
Learn about the biggest contributing factors of elevated CRP and what to do about it
Tips for helping your insulin work better and reduce your bodily inflammation
Natural ways that you can restore the vibrancy and health of your heart
Why connecting to your gratefulness can make your heart healthier and happier

Quotes

“Through diet and proper supplementation, we can see significant reductions, and these reductions in inflammation are more effective in protecting against having a heart attack or stroke than simply lowering your cholesterol.” (4:28)

“Were seeing that many of these chronic degenerative diseases, like heart disease, like Alzheimer's disease, like Parkinson's disease, like type two diabetes, and obviously cancer, are related perhaps more to this accumulation of pesticides over our lifetime, as well as other toxins, just as much as with our dietary sins.” (12:17)

“Are there safe and effective natural ways to lower cholesterol and reach those targets? Absolutely.” (16:00)

“What’s good for your heart is good for your brain. And so if you want to live longer, it's not just about reducing your risk of having a heart attack or stroke, you want to make sure that your brain is seeing the benefit too.” (22:15)

“[Drugs] are really good at suppressing the symptom, but not at really getting at the underlying cause, and that is bad medicine. Because if you don’t get at that underlying cause, it's eventually going to manifest itself in a way that can be catastrophic. And that certainly the case in cardiovascular disease.” (30:14)

Links

The Magic of Food by Michael Murray

Lee Harris Energy Website

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106: Living A More Heart-Centered Way Of Life w/ Lee Harris Jun 11, 2020

Lee Harris is a transformational teacher on a new frontier, bringing uncommon insight, warmth, humor, and possibility to the human experience. A writer of bestselling books, creator of audio programs, and more, Lee helps people wake up, open themselves and rekindle their hope to remember the purpose of their lives.

By looking at the world from an energetic and vibrational perspective, Lee believes that you can take care of yourself and others in a more impactful way than ever before. Everything from creating boundaries as an empath, to radical expression and the energy revolution is on the table today as we take a deep dive into how you can take care of yourself energetically.

We are experiencing an energetic revolution that is impacting everyone’s vibration, and it is only by learning to love the parts of yourself that you are ashamed of that you can mindfully be part of the energy exchange. If you are ready to change for your highest good, trust the long game of your life and stop abandoning yourself, this is an episode you cannot miss.

Are you ready to start living a more heart-centered way of life? Share your favorite piece of wisdom Lee shared in this episode with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

What to do when self-judgment shows up and how to be loving towards that energy
Discover the difference between unconditional and fixed relationships
How to live in your boundary sweet spot that will help you flourish more
Learn how to take care of yourself energetically and be part of the energy exchange
What is a radical expression and how it can be used to truly change your life

Quotes

“If you are seeing something outside of you that you desire, that means that there is something inside of you that can see it. And if you can see it, you can bring it to yourself.” (8:56)

“So often we are afraid of the emotions, the thoughts, the purging that might have to happen. But I feel that when you understand that that is the process, and you learn how to work with it, it actually gets quite exciting. And you get to a place where you have excavated enough of the difficult feelings that you start to see life as a growth journey rather than a destination you will get to that will forever keep you safe.” (14:22)

“In order to keep truly opening to your life purpose and the amount that you can give, you have to know when its time to draw a line.” (20:07)

“If you are listening to this and you’re like ‘oh my god that’s me, I walk into the room and I am hypervigilant about everybody else’, that’s okay. There is a gift of sensitivity that you have, and you need to discover who you are deeply.” (30:30)

“I think the very fabric of life and flourishing and thriving is under threat on the planet in several different ways, and I think that is bring to the force a rising of what is true and what’s real and what’s needed. Because life will prevail.” (35:17)

“The other side of radical expression is life long oppression. So if radical expression is a breakthrough, life long repression is a breakdown. Radical expression can change your world, and life long oppression can build walls around you in the world.” (40:36)

Links

The Serpent & The Butterfly by Dr. Ben Reebs

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105: The Serpent and the Butterfly: Seven Laws of Healing w/ Dr. Ben Reebs Jun 04, 2020

Dr. Ben Reebs is an award-winning naturopathic doctor, founder of Portland Clinic of Natural Medicine, and author of the new book, The Serpent & The Butterfly: The Seven Laws of Healing. Dr. Reebs specializes in resolving chronic disease with natural medicine and is here today to discuss the ways you can incorporate the seven laws of healing into your journey. Dr. Reebs considers himself merely a colleague of the vital force and wants to help you work with the laws of vitality rather than against them.

The triangle of chronic disease; toxicity, deficiency, and vital force, all respond not only to your energy and environment but also your thoughts and feelings. Dr. Reebs believes that the law of intention is directly impacted by the law of vitality, and it is only by believing in our own innate ability to heal that we can truly begin to walk down that road.

Science is only now just proving many traditional treatments that our ancestors have used for centuries. By marrying the concepts of art and science, Dr. Reebs uses homeopathy to combine different therapies and plants so that his patients can strengthen their ability to heal through the vital force. By honoring, loving, and listening to yourself, Dr. Reebs is proof that true healing is possible.

Are you ready to apply the seven laws of healing to your journey? Share how you feel about the role of naturopathic medicine in resolving and preventing disease with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

The importance of envisioning and believing in your ability to heal
Learn about the Seven Laws of Healing and how to apply them to your journey
How to use pharmaceuticals in the right way to support vitality compensation
Discover how homeopathic medicine works within the law of resonance
Why you may find your greatest gift in the place you have been wounded most

Quotes

“The first law is the law of vitality. And it is really this idea of the vital force… this innate healing capacity, this idea that the body is always working to heal itself. It is always working for us to restore normal structure and function. It is actually innate programming in the very cells of our biology.” (5:46)

“It really begins with the intention to get well. With being open to the possibility that we can get well, and if we don’t believe that we can get well, it is a lot more challenging.” (9:41)

“They all kind of prove that the law of resonance really is a real thing. And so certain therapies resonate with certain patients, certain medicines resonate with certain diseases, and I think that the #1 medicine would be homeopathic medicine because it really illustrates the law of resonance. Because we can use homeopathic medicines that resonate with a certain disease pattern.” (23:13)

“Plants can be used like drugs, and they produce primary effects and secondary effects.” (27:50)

“Where we have been hurt is actually where our strength lies, its where our journey begins. So we have to go in and find that pain.” (35:30)

Links

Dr. Ben Reebs Website

Mindful Life Today Website

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104: Understanding the Power of the Mind to Help Heal the Body w/ Dr. Kristen Race May 28, 2020

We are all living in a situation that has never before happened in our lifetime, which can come with its fair share of challenges. Dr. Kristen Race is a child psychologist, self-described brain geek, and mindfulness expert who is here today to help you understand the power of the mind and how it can help heal your body.

Dr. Race wants to help you focus on the positives of our situation so that you can navigate the challenges facing you and your family with ease. When you understand how to switch your mindset you can start to respond to situations mindfully instead of reacting spontaneously. By using the PBR method and focusing on the connection between neuroscience, mindfulness, and small changes that can make a big difference, Dr. Race is here to help you focus on the upside.

Tips for parents with newborns, toddlers, and older children to help them stir their creativity, gain control and offset anxiety, ways that you can ease your depression and boost happiness and so much more are on the table today. Finding ways to laugh during Covid-19 you can help you manage your stress better and carry yourself through these difficult times. Looking for positivity in the time of Covid-19 is something that Dr. Race believes is a necessity, not a luxury, and she is here today to provide you with simple, actionable tips to help you address your hidden stressors and find clarity.

Are you ready to gain some knowledge on how your brain works, discover ways to boost your family’s happiness, and start viewing all of the perspectives around Covid-19 with kindness? Share what your family has been doing to keep the positivity alive with us in the comments section of the episode page.

In This Episode

Learn how mindfulness impacts your brain and strengthen key structures
Simple ways to incorporate micro-mindfulness practices into your daily routine
How to counteract your negativity bias by looking for the upside of Covid-19
The critical importance of non-negotiable self-care during quarantine and beyond
Why you need to encourage your kids to take ownership of their nutrition

Quotes

“But for me its the same mindfulness practices and tools that I had been using to navigate my busy life as a female entrepreneur, are the same ones I am coming back to now, even more so as we try to navigate this tricky time.” (6:04)

“I think of mindfulness as both formal and informal practices, but short simple practices that can be easily incorporated into your morning routine. Things that you can do while on a walk with your dog, around the dinner table with your kids, things you can incorporate into your skincare routine, your commute. So I am a lot about micro-mindfulness practices that you can integrate into what you already do.” (8:07)

“It is not a luxury to be looking for the good right now, it is a necessity.” (14:16)

“That gives kids a sense of control, a sense of stability that helps offset the anxiety. And it helps us all get to a point where we can start to feel more in a routine and feel more productive in this new normal.” (26:52)

“Whether you are the person that is buying all the toilet paper because that makes you feel better, or whether you are the person that is in denial, or whether you are the person that wants to go back to work right now, or wherever, we are all coming from different places. And just to view all of those perspectives with kindness. We are all doing the best we can.” (28:47)

Links

Dr. Kristen Race Website

Mindful Parenting by Dr. Kristen Race

Inspire Nation Show Website

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103: Start Living Your Best Life w/ Michael Sandler May 21, 2020

In 2006, Michael Sandler had a near-fatal bicycle accident while attempting to set a world record to skate from LA to NYC in support of those with learning disabilities. Instead of giving in to the fear and pain of the incident, Michael immediately knew that this was a gift that would create a better life for himself and others. A professional speed skater, cyclist, and coach for athletes and those with learning disabilities, Michael is probably the only person to be meditating and coaching from the back of an ambulance.

While this may seem like an incredible story, it was only the beginning for Michael. Following years of more accidents, and more eternal optimism, Michael has overcome the hurdles in his life to come out the other side a stronger, healthier human with a deeply rooted belief system. By listening to the signs of nature and breathing in light and out love, Michael is a wealth of wisdom, patience with the Universe, and trust that everything will be okay.

Michael wants to encourage you to stop the mindset that you cannot change certain parts about yourself, and embrace your body and mind’s ability to rewire. A big believer that everything happens for a reason, Michael is living proof of the power of resilience, motivation, and positivity. Michael believes that true enlightenment comes from when you are able to appreciate the downhill parts of life just as much as the uphill ones, and is here today to show you how to stop playing it safe and start learning in the uncomfortable.

Are you ready to discover the gift that is wrapped around your heart and use it to start living your best life possible? Share what you found most inspiring about Michael’s story with us in the comments section on the episode page.

In This Episode

Discover an incredible story of turning pain into life’s greatest gift
How to gain whole body nutrition by walking barefoot in the grass
Tips for embracing mindfulness and meditation when dealing with ADD
Why we should all be like loaves of bread when it comes to expiry dates
How to embrace enlightenment on both the downhill and uphill ride

Quotes

“No tunnel, no white light, a complete switch flip. And a complete knowing that this is a gift… it was just a complete and total knowing that something really special is going to come out of it.” (6:49)

“You don’t need to drive your car into a tree, so to speak, for these things to happen, if you are willing to listen.” (10:18)

“There was a moment of a ‘you can just go into the silence and everything will be alright, or you are going to have to fight like hell to come back.’” (25:05)

“People say you are as you are, ‘I can’t change that, that’s just how I am’. I was the bouncing off the walls, fall out of your chair kid, who was the poster child for ADD and Ritalin and you name it. I was the proverbial squirrel on crack. And that has rewired. And not from the falls, that has rewired from the work that I have done.” (30:53)

“Things shifter after accident number one, to much more of ‘I want to help others’. It took on a whole new level or meaning after the second one.” (37:04)

“The answer was, we had to go with what made our heart sing. And that’s to help other people to kind of wake up or shift or make that change, so that whether you have got today, tomorrow, a decade or more, that you live your greatest life possible.” (38:38)

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102: Being An Introvert In An Extrovert World w/ Jessica Pan May 14, 2020

After years of white-knuckling her way through life as an introvert trying to exist in an extrovert’s world, Jessica Pan decided to face her fears head-on. What transpired was an introverts journey of self-discovery as she worked with social interaction professionals to say ‘yes’ to life for a year. Her resulting book, Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come, focuses on the differences and misconceptions surrounding introverts and extroverts and humorously highlights the importance of living comfortably in your own skin.

Here today to explore the experience of living outside of your comfort zone and learning who you are, Jessica is an advocate for feeling your best in whatever situation you like to thrive in. Join in as Jessica explores her ‘nobody waves but everybody ways back’ theory, learn tips for becoming more sociable and dive into a state of mind where everything is possible and more exciting.

You can thrive through your anxiety and do things you never thought possible with a little confidence and habits to help you feel less lonely while creating meaningful connections. Do you identify as an introvert or an extrovert? Share your take on this topic in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Exercises to help you overcome social anxiety and become okay with rejection
Explore the difference between being shy, being an introvert and being an extrovert
Why it is more difficult to make friends as an adult and ways you can make new friends
Analyzing the differences between vulnerable conversations with men and women
Lessons to help you remain yourself with fewer amounts of social anxiety

Quotes

“If you walk into a room or a train carriage, everybody is kind of looking very stony-faced. You might feel like everybody is sort of hostel or angry or cold, but if you just smile at one person, 99% of the time, they are going to smile back at you.” (13:42)

“You can’t really change yourself from an introvert to an extrovert. But I was just sort of going out there to see what I can learn from one year of doing these things that I normally run away from.” (18:55)

“Reaching out and saying hello and inviting people into our homes, it really can be lifechanging.” (24:27)

“I’m an introvert, I like being alone. But I like being alone on my own terms.” (33:12)

“Now I can talk to strangers, I am just better at connecting with people. I am still an introvert, but now I feel more confident about doing things that scare me.” (35:53)

Links

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101: Simple Practices to Deal With Stress Now w/ Dr. Kristy Lewis May 07, 2020

During this unprecedented time in history, it is important now more than ever to stop judging yourself and start nourishing your mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Kristy Lewis is a naturopathic doctor who is here today to share her insightful and loving point of view on how you can take care of yourself in general and especially during this time.

Doing more, pushing yourself to be productive, and shaming ourselves for our bad habits are not sustainable ways to get through this pandemic. Instead, Dr. Kristy wants you to give yourself permission to just be rather than doing. By focusing on who you want to be during this pandemic instead of what you want to do, you can connect to your higher sense of self and find anchors to give you structure.

This episode is all about making choices that are going to keep you in harmony with your body so that you can support some of the chaos that may be happening in your mind and your heart. Everything from relaxation techniques to help with your anxiety to self-care rituals that can help you heal is on the table today as we get back to basics.

By focusing on your foundational health you can recognize your emotions and support yourself in a way that works for you. Instead of creating a negative storyline, Dr. Kristy is here to help you accept who you are without shame and support you while learning different choices that may be more nourishing.

Are you ready to stop judging yourself and start supporting your mind, body, and spirit so that you can get to where you want to be within yourself? Share how you are implementing some of Dr. Kristy’s techniques during the pandemic with us in the comments section of the episode page.

In This Episode

Tips to stop judging yourself and ways to start nourishing yourself start
Why you need to adopt a mindfulness practice now more than ever
Ways to deal with your fear rather than repressing or being overwhelmed by it
How to adjust your self-care routine during the current pandemic
The most important aspects of healing and understanding what drives you

Quotes

“Inevitably, we do have to feel. We are going to have to feel what is going on here, and that is acceptance.” (5:27)

“What we want to have the ability to do is to call the fear and then be intelligent and then say ‘okay, now I am going to be kind to myself, I am going to soothe myself, I am going to make choices that are loving towards myself because I feel fear’. As opposed to creating a long storyline which typically creates more suffering.” (20:07)

“The biggest gift we can give ourselves is to accept ourselves regardless.” (23:03)

“Our number one job right now as humans is to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit. And I think if we realize that maybe isn’t the language that is being communicated to us, but that is the message, it’s about all staying healthy for ourselves and one another.” (30:29)

“Its more of that reminding of saying yes to what’s going on here, saying yes to the feelings that are coming up, saying the ability to accept, serenity. Can I accept what I can’t control and can I shift the things that I can with love and compassion?” (34:40)

“Love is medicine is giving and receiving love to others, but also for yourself.” (42:59)

Links

Dr. Kristy Lewis Website

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100: How to Achieve Your Health Goals w/ Michelle Norris Apr 30, 2020

Michelle Norris needs no introduction, as the co-founder, owner, and CEO of Paleo f(x), the largest paleo wellness platform and event in the world. After the tragic loss of her daughter, Michelle and her husband decided to honor her daughter’s gift and realized their true purpose of helping people change their lives. Michelle has brought the power of wellness and hope for healing to people all over the globe and is here today to show you how you can achieve your health goals.

Michelle believes that everything happens for you, not to you, and wants to help you embrace our human commonality to find love and healing. Everything from plant medicine to issues surrounding medicating children and more are on the table today as we discover what it takes to truly take good care of the Earth, each other, and ourselves.

By transmuting her grief, Michelle was able to work through her trauma and turn it into something beautiful. An inspiring story of health, energy, faith, and grace, Michelle’s story is one that you cannot miss. How do you relate to Michelle’s journey? Share what you connected to most in the comments section of the episode page.

In This Episode

How to release the trauma that is stored in your body to avoid chronic disease
The role of faith when transmuting trauma and opening yourself up to new energy
Learn about the seven pillars of health and how they can help you optimize your life
Why community and commonality are key to both group and individual healing
Reasons to give yourself the grace to be human and make un-healthy decisions

Quotes

“We just knew after hearing everything about how Brittani had impacted so many people’s lives before the very young age of 23, that our purpose in life was to change people’s lives and to do it with the knowledge that we had.” (5:46)

“I don’t believe things happen to me, I believe things happen for me. And even when they are really awful or horrible, I know that there is something that is going to come out of it that ends up ultimately bettering me.” (19:11)

“We need community, we need love. And I completely agree with you that love is medicine just like food is medicine. And the thing is if we can come together as humans and recognize that we have far more in common than we don’t, and start actually working from the place of commonality instead of diversity, and really appreciate the fact that we have such diversity and respect that diversity… were all humans.” (27:18)

“Even as a person who runs a health conference, I can tell you I have in many ways run down my health because of what I do for a living because I’m so passionate about what I do. And that’s the Universe, God taking care of me, saying ‘stop, you need to relax and you need to slow down for a little bit’.” (34:34)

“We always believe things are all or nothing, and they aren’t that way. Really trying to give yourself grace and others grace is really good advice. I feel like you need to give yourself permission to be human.” (37:42)

“Our greatest mandate was to love one another as God loved us. And there was never, ever, ever any words ever to my knowledge telling us that we were supposed to judge each other.” (42:41)

Links

Paleo f(x) Website

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099: Using Your Genetics To Optimize Your Health w/ Erika Gray Apr 23, 2020

Did you know that your genetics can not only alter your physical and mental health, but they can also influence the way you experience the world? By understanding your genetic makeup you can identify the genes that may make taking good care of yourself a challenge, and find ways to become more self-aware.

Erika Gray is a PharmD, co-founder of Toolbox Genomics, and passionate about optimizing your health by targeting your genetic makeup. Everything from the air you breathe to the food you eat can impact your genes, which is why Erika is here to help you understand your different epigenetic marks and methylation islands.

The role of your genetics in your health, wellbeing and life experience has been studied for years, but the benefits of this research are only recently coming to the surface. Today Erika is here to help you understand the science behind your genes and help you find a way to make your body work with you.

Everything from privacy practices, to the power of nutrition and the role of Artificial Intelligence in biochemistry, is on the table today as Erika gives you a full look into the magnificent field of epigenetics. Are you ready to gain insight into the window of who you really are? Share your thoughts on the power of your genes with us in the comments section of the episode page.

In This Episode

Gain an understanding of methylation and the influence it can have on your health
Why you should acknowledge and optimize your genetics when having children
Actionable ways that you can support your genetic function and expression
Steps that you can take to feel better, limit stress and improve your microbiome
How to nurture and nourish yourself from the cellular level and outward
A look into the specific privacy guidelines when it comes to genetic testing

Quotes

“The body uses these methyl groups, and it puts it on and off the DNA, and it’s just a way for it to regulate what is copied, and it’s a way for us to potentially support our health even more.” (6:19)

“Now we know how we can help ourselves and we can help future generations, which is an amazing gift that we can give to our children and grandchildren.” (11:07)

“This ability for us to take that look inside of us and really look at our reference guide to ourselves when we do genetic testing is an opportunity to arm ourselves with wonderful information so that we just make better choices.” (19:26)

“It’s not an innocent thing when we say ‘go outside and be outside and really get some sunshine’ because it matters! It actually has a huge role in our health, our wellbeing, and how we can perceive the world.” (28:27)

“This is who I am, and this is okay, and I am going to take these supplements and I am going to eat these foods and get the sleep and go outside, that’s really really ways that we are sending signals to our body that we love ourselves.” (30:51)

Links

Toolbox Genomics Website

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LIM 047: The Epigenetics of Love & Healing with Bruce Lipton

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098: Hope & Faith In Your Role In The Universe w/ Catherine Clinton N.D. Apr 16, 2020

You may not realize it, but having hope and faith in your role in the Universe can play a huge part in your healing journey. Catherine Clinton is a licensed naturopathic doctor who focuses on gut health, autoimmunity and psycho-neuroimmunology. Catherine is fascinated by our ability to change our biology and physiology through our thoughts and is here today to share her perspective on the interconnectedness we all share.

After enduring her own health journey with ulcerative colitis and Lyme disease, among others, Catherine was exposed to the connection between trauma, the gut microbiome, and the mitochondria. By building a trusting relationship with her practitioner, and with herself, Catherine was able to facilitate her healing journey and align her nervous system away from a stuck state and into a more wholly connected one.

As singular beings we are connected to our own spirit, our fellow humans and our ecosystem in multiple ways. By embracing this interconnectedness, Catherine believes that you can embrace your individual healing course and find a ritual that suits you. If you want to learn how to harness the powerful tools that you already possess and use love to help you get back into balance and find healing possibilities that will work for you, Catherine is the expert you need to hear from.

Are you ready to foster your connection with yourself and the world around you so that you can find faith, healing, and possibility? Share the role that connection and trust have had on your healing journey with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

How to reestablish your faith with the world around you and within yourself
Simple rituals to help you stay connected to your place within the cosmos
Discover the power of grounding yourself in the magnetic field of the Earth
Learn about the energetic currency ATP and how it affects your mitochondrial function
Tips for reducing your inflammatory response by implementing foundational foods

Quotes

“That interconnectedness is really where our healing lies, and the more I research and the more I write, the more amazed I am to see all the different connections.” (4:20)

“When we are dealing with these health diagnoses and conditions, it can be hard. But finding someone to hold your hand and walk with you on this path is invaluable.” (11:32)

“Really trying to cultivate faith in the world around me has been really huge to my healing journey.” (18:51)

“Some of these foods that we have kind of put down by the waist side, if they are foundational in our diet it can reverse the effects of trauma. Nothing is a one-way street.” (28:33)

“I think this stuff is absolutely fascinating to see how interconnected it all is. And to see how something as foundational as diet can have an impact on things we are not even thinking about being connected with that.” (32:36)

“There are so many avenues and they are all interconnected and it all really comes down to our place in this world and our connections in this world.” (35:18)

Links

WellFuture Website

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097: You Are Energy w/ Amy Stark Apr 09, 2020

Many of you are curious about the ways that energy healing can help you not only create more energy for yourself but heal your body through the process as well. This is why I have brought Amy Stark from Stark Transformation onto the show today, to walk us through the tools necessary to have more energy and revitalize your health through energy medicine.

A speaker, teacher and personal transformation expert who spent over a decade living with a chronic illness, Amy knows a thing or two about clearing our emotions to become unstuck and find true healing. With a degree in psychology, masters in education and a biohacker at heart, Amy is here today to share the fastest way to transform your, body, brain, emotions and more.

You can do everything from dieting and exercise to protect your health, but if you are unable to align your thoughts with the way that you want to live your life, you will never accomplish what you are hoping for. Through energy therapy such as EFT and tapping, Amy is here to bring in a higher vibration into your life so that you can clear out your lower vibrational energy and start harnessing the power of your mind.

If you are looking for a road map to understanding how to start healing your body, protocols you can use every single day, and ways that you can empower yourself to speak your truth, this is the mindset reset that you have been waiting for. By understanding the role of your nervous system and focusing on ways that things are happening for you instead of to you, you can create the transformation you wish to see in your life.

Are you ready to get curious about your environment again and start digging into the wonders of energy medicine? Share your thoughts with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Learn how EFT can unstick your built-up energy, information, and emotions
How to use emotional freedom to start loving and accepting yourself no matter what
Why energy modalities such as EFT and tapping are effective methods for healing
Tools to save you from burning out while being a highly sensitive person
Tips for learning to trust your subtle senses and embracing meditation and energy

Quotes

“Addressing the emotional and the neurological components or the neural networks that are holding this information is the best way to help the heart to heal, and then that will heal the rest of the body.” (8:27)

“It is one of the fastest ways to transform your body, brain, emotions, and then your life. Because your energy is really attracting the life that you have, and so that’s why I’m all about cleaning up the energy of your body because it will resonate with the outside world and bring in experiences that are a match.” (17:21)

“I think ultimately what we really want to do is make sure that our mind is very clear. That we believe the things that we want to believe, that we are creating the things that we want to create, that we have a very energetically clear space.” (24:33)

“For me to make that transition, it had to be huge. I started seeing, and feeling, and knowing things that I never should have known. I started experiencing energy in a way that was unreal.” (29:19)

“The one thing that everybody should be working on is that things happen for you, not to you. So shifting out of that really helps us to shift to this place of empowerment.” (36:48)

“EFT you can take anywhere and do it at any time.” (40:39)

Links

Stark Transformation

Ophelia Podcast

Here To Make Friends: How To Make Friends As An Adult by Hope Kelaher

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096: Making Friends As An Adult w/ Hope Kelaher Apr 02, 2020

The importance of social connections when it comes to our health and wellbeing is something that many health professionals are starting to take seriously. Studies show that loneliness can be detrimental to our health in many ways, and our relationships can affect both our emotional and physical wellbeing.

Hope Kelaher is a relational and systematic therapist based in NYC and the author of the new book, Here To Make Friends: How To Make Friends As An Adult. Hope is passionate about helping those struggling with anxiety or depression find healing connections among family, friends and those you may not have even met yet.

Making friends as an adult can have its challenges, and today Hope is here to explain everything from the three main domains of friendship to the differences between making friends as a child versus as an adult or as a man versus a woman and provide tips so that you can be more vulnerable in your relationships.

Putting yourself out there to make a new friend is an act of bravery and courage, but it can lead to some amazing results. By engaging with others, examining your own strengths and weaknesses as a friend and implementing Hope’s tips for creating new connections while avoiding toxic relationships, you can create more engaging relationships for yourself and others.

Whether you are an introvert looking for tips on how to make new friends, are currently in a relationship that is in need of conflict resolution tactics, or just want to become a better friend yourself, Hope provides a language to a topic that many struggle with silently.

Everyone longs for love and connection, are you ready to take it into your own hands and create the relationships that you desire in your life? Share how you make, or struggle to make, friends as an adult with us in the comments section of the episode page.

In This Episode

Learn about the three domains of friendship and how they can change over time
Explore relationship patterns of millennials and the role of social media in connection
Tools to assess whether your relationship can be saved or if it is time to stand down
How to engage with others and take your current and new relationships to the next level
The importance of understanding the difference between loneliness and being alone

Quotes

“We often think of emotional intimacy in intimate partner relationships, I actually think it applies to friendships too. Those are the friends that you can go deep with, they know your fears, your hopes, and your dreams.” (17:28)

“Sometimes when we think of friendship we think of that person, but I also think it is really important to take the time to reflect on ourselves as friends as well. How are we showing up for people, how are we doing on those domains? Because there is this mutuality and reciprocity.” (18:57)“Vulnerability has to be seen as a strength. And the more parents can teach their male children to be vulnerable, the better off they will be.” (27:12)

“I think that’s the beauty of life, things are always evolving and changing and the more positivity you can put out there, the Universe will give it back to you.” (34:58)

“All relationships that we engage in really help us figure out who we are and who we are to the outside world.” (37:35)

Links

Hope Kelaher Therapy Website

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095: Changing Your Brain For The Better w/ Dr. Shauna Shapiro Mar 26, 2020

Do you sometimes feel stuck in the way that you feel or the habits that fill your days? Dr. Shauna Shapiro is a clinical psychologist, author, TEDx speaker, and mindfulness expert who is passionate about neuroplasticity, or our brain’s ability to change. The feelings of not being enough or self-critical thoughts are hardwired into our brains, but when you are able to pay attention with kindness and curiosity instead, you can start to change your brain for the better.

Neuroplasticity tells us that change is always possible. Shauna has created daily practices to increase your happiness set point and is here today to share the science behind mindfulness. Everyone from Google to LinkedIn has sought out Shauna’s expertise, and you too can embrace her practices to start living a happier life.

Science tells us that the only way to increase our happiness is through internal changes, not external ones. By training your brain to search for kindness, compassion, and happiness, you will automatically start to look for the good in every situation and realize your interconnectedness to the world around you.

When you care about yourself, you take care of yourself, and through becoming your own ally you can allow yourself to take a different pathway and heal more completely. Your past doesn’t have to impact your future happiness, and with Shauna’s help, you can shift from doom and despair to hope and positivity.

Are you ready to start choosing practices that help you live a healthier life, connect with the love that is inside of you, and grow your happiness muscle? Share your daily self-love rituals with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Learn about neuroplasticity and why it means an eternal possibility of change
Practices that can help you change and train your brain to become happier
Explore the difference between mindfulness and meditation and how to embrace them
Specific ways that you can support your health and soothe yourself out of loneliness
How to practice mindfulness when parenting or dealing with chronic pain
The importance of becoming your own ally instead of your worst critic

Quotes

“When we shame and judge ourselves it actually shuts down our capacity to learn, which inhibits our ability to change. And so when we judge ourselves for a behavior that we don’t want to continue, we actually lock ourselves into that very pattern.” (3:36)

“No matter what has happened to you, no matter what your past, no matter what mistakes we have made, no matter what our current circumstance is, it’s never too late to change.” (8:46)

“Even though external changes, winning the lottery, getting the new Tesla, whatever it is, external changes don’t change our level of happiness. Internal changes can. Happiness can be trained because the very structure of our brain can be modified.” (13:26)

“When I start to feel afraid or lonely, instead of pushing it away or instead of judging myself or instead of spiraling into gloom and doom, I meet it with kindness. I say ‘oh sweetheart you are feeling really lonely right now’, and I soothe myself, that I can be my own ally, that’s such a radical perspective, to actually be on your own team.” (25:55)

“When you start planting these seeds of kindness, of joy, of gratitude, they grow bigger. They change our brain.” (34:29)

Links

Dr. Shauna Shapiro Website

The Power of Mindfulness Shauna Shapiro TedX Talk

Discover Your Unique Value Free Mini-Course

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094: Meant For More w/ Lisa Sasevich Mar 19, 2020

After getting fired from her dream job on the night before Christmas eve, Lisa Sasevich realized that many people were going about their lives without using their own unique values. To aid others in the search for finding their purpose, Lisa created The Invisible Close, a home-based business that has generated more than 40 million dollars in sales and has taught over 15,000 mission-driven entrepreneurs how to harness their million-dollar value in 134 countries.

Finding your unique purpose, and leveraging it into a way to make money and make a difference in the world may seem like a daunting task, which is why Lisa has created her Meant For More program. A proven formula to make your life full of experiences in a way that makes a difference in the world while making money, Meant For More is the key you have been looking for in order to start saying yes to yourself.

If you love what you do but hate the idea of selling yourself, Lisa is here to provide actionable strategies to help you develop the skills to speak your transformation clearly and make your offer irresistible. Knowing your unique value, nailing your offer and focusing on what is easy for you and hard for others are all necessary steps to staying on the path for your meant for more, and with Lisa’s refreshing perspective you can embrace what you are truly capable of without fear of failure.

Life is not a dress rehearsal, and you own it to yourself to fill your life with ‘dones’ rather than shoulda-woulda-coulda’s. Are you ready to find your 'meant for more'? Share your thoughts on your unique value with us in the comments section of the episode page.

In This Episode

How to discover your million-dollar value and get on your dime for success
Why you need to be the client that you are trying to attract in order to attract positivity
Tips for separating your irresistible offer from your own self-worth
The importance of finding your purpose and harnessing your unique value
Fun and easy ways that you can start looking for your own unique value today

Quotes

“Really it’s just about getting started, it’s about starting to notice what is your unique value, what is that perfect recipe that your whole life adds up too? That if you wanted to you could unveil and help more people, you could make money as a profession with it, there is just so much possible when we start to pay attention to all of that.” (12:46)

“If you can show them that you can offer the transformation that they are looking for, then it really becomes about them saying yes to themselves, it’s not about them saying yes to you.” (19:29)

“It’s not about introvert or extrovert and it’s not about personality. Here is the good news, it’s really just about following a structure.” (25:29)

“There have been so many people that I have helped over the years that had no idea they were sitting on a gold mine with the knowledge they already had from their personal path.” (33:20)

“What if you could be paid the most for that which comes the easiest to you?” (40:10)

Links

Meant For More by Lisa Sasevich

Lisa Sasevich Website

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093: Creating Happiness From The Inside Out w/ Margie Bissinger Mar 12, 2020

Margie Bissinger is a physical therapist, integrative health coach, and happiness expert and trainer. Margie works with her clients to remove pain and embrace happiness habits so that they can increase their happiness set point and create happiness from the inside out.

Happiness is not dependent on your circumstances or success, but it is an inward job. Everything from your environment to your genetics can play a role in your happiness level, and it is only by embracing happiness habits that you can create an inner state of peace and wellbeing.

80% of the average person’s thoughts are negative, and it is up to you to rewire, look for and magnify the good in every situation, and find the inner strength to move on and forgive. Gradually changing the way you think and view the world can relieve the constant presence of negativity in your life and help you focus on your happiness regardless of the circumstances.

Your happiness can drive everything from the health of your bones to your level of satisfaction with your life. It is necessary to take your happiness seriously and practice the happiness habits that Margie provides today so that you can start to put your happiness pillars first.

What drives your happiness? Head on over to the episode page and let us know your thoughts in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Understanding your unique happiness set point and how to raise it higher
How to work on your happiness habits and speed up your happiness journey
The role your environment and epigenetics play in your happiness level
Suggestions to help you build up your own positivity and magnify the good
The power of sending happiness wishes to others to improve your own happiness

Quotes

“So many people think happiness depends on your circumstance. I’ll be happy when I have that bigger house, when I have a different job, when the kids are out of the house when I get this divorce. Whatever it is, so many people think that it’s our circumstances that determine our happiness, but it so far from the truth.” (6:28)

“When you are in an environment of negativity and things aren’t going right and the pain is overwhelming and you are sort of swarming in the negative, it is very very hard to heal. So when you can start a foundation of what is going right, the healing can begin.” (12:51)

“Not forgiving someone is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die.” (22:40)“When good happens, absorb it, take it in for 20 seconds.” (37:35)

“That’s the good news, you can rewire this, it’s not set in stone, it’s gradual.” (39:05)

Links

Margie's Happy Me, Happy Life Online Happiness Program

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092: The Positive Power Of The Community Cure w/ James Maskell Mar 05, 2020

Did you know that some researchers believe that loneliness is worse for you than smoking? James Maskell is the creator of the Functional Forum, the world’s largest functional medicine conference, and is here today to talk about the power of community and why he is passionate about finding a cure for loneliness.

Loneliness and a lack of community can be linked to multiple lifestyle-driven chronic diseases, and James wants to create a new standard of social connections to help others relieve pain and reverse disease. Re-engaging people into a social community is a necessary medical intervention, and James works to help bring people together around a shared intention of health creation to create the functional medicine approach of the future.

Everything from ways for creating a connection while dealing with an auto-immune disease to the importance of community when going through pregnancy is on the table today as we discuss this exciting evolution of functional medicine and bringing healthcare to the masses.

If you want to gain insight into loneliness research, the role social isolation can have on your health and want to gain tips on how to fix loneliness and create the social community you desire, this is the episode for you.

What role does social community and loneliness play in your health? Share what surprised you most about this episode in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Understanding the connection between loneliness, stress and chronic disease
The transformative power of embracing community in functional medicine
Tips for living your life in a more socially connected and healthier way
Ways that practitioners and patients can use social groups to solve pain points
Online tools to create offline social connection and a health community

Quotes

“It’s not really the value just of the practitioner and the medicine. There is a real value that’s created by people helping each other. That sounds like an equation that could really scale and grow.” (6:52)

“There are biological reasons for you to have this illness, there are psychological reasons why you have this illness, and there are social reasons why you have it too. And so ultimately my thesis is, a bio-psycho-social issue needs a bio-psycho-social cure.” (10:45)

“Together they come together in this structure where you have time to be able to do the medicine right and you have a structure whereby which people can support each other to learn and to make behavior change the default rather than something that is hard to execute.” (23:09)

“Having things on the calendar that are things that you are just going to do every week by default, especially things that are healthy in their own right are super important.” (26:36)

“Showing up and showing up consistently and making new friends, it could have a dramatic impact on you in the next year, 5 years, 10 years, rest of your life.” (30:18)

Links

Functional Forum Website

CenteringParenting Website

Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo Website

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091: How Sugar Affects Your Hormones w/ Ritamarie Loscalzo Feb 27, 2020

Ritamarie Loscalzo is living proof of the profound capability of our bodies to heal itself. The founder of The Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, Doctor of Chiropractic, herbal medicine coach and much more, Ritamarie is passionate about using nature to restore and balance your body.

The high levels of sugar in our modern world is having a disastrous impact on our health, and Ritamarie is here to show you how you can use nature and food to balance your blood sugar. The signs of blood sugar regulation deficiencies are prominent in those with health challenges, but yet modern medicine has still not addressed these root causes. Ritamarie is passionate about sharing this information and helping others understand this hormone called insulin so that you can prevent chronic health struggles in your future.

Sugar is not your friend, but giving it up doesn’t mean saying goodbye to things that taste good. In this episode, you will learn about the energy currency of your body, the connection between sugar and diseases such as diabetes or Alzheimers, and why you should be caring about your sugar intake as a way to preserve your natural state.

Just like love, food is medicine. And it is only by understanding what is going on inside your body that you can begin to give yourself what you need to heal. Everything you need to know about insulin and blood sugar is covered by Ritamarie so that you can understand the role of sugar in your body and work to reverse your insulin resistance.

Have you ever thought about the connection between body composition, blood sugar, and your hormones? Share what you learned in this episode with us in the comments section on the episode page.

In This Episode

Learn how your blood sugar and insulin hormone can play a role in your health
The problems of excess insulin and the effect it has on your body and brain
Understanding the correlation between body composition, health, and chronic disease
Explore the dangers of taking too much insulin and why sugar is not your friend
Signs and symptoms that you should be looking out for in relation to your blood sugar

Quotes

“This hormone called insulin is actually kind of a master hormone, and it can control the expression of every other hormone, the receptors for every other hormone, the digestive tract, the brain, the heart, and the lungs, everything can be impacted by imbalances in blood sugar and the hormone called insulin.” (4:07)

“It’s not about body shaming, it’s about knowing that the outwards signs are an indication.” (11:57)

“It’s very important that we keep this in mind and that we teach people early on that sugar is not your friend, as tasty as it is, its not your friend.” (14:00)

“I healed myself and I decided this has to be out there. Why weren’t doctors knowing about this? Why weren’t doctors aware that what you eat, what you think, how you breathe, the air you breathe, all have an effect on your health?” (23:13)

“Every choice you make about what you put in your mouth and the air fresheners you use and the kind of rugs and things like that that you use in your home, all of those choices matter, and it is a cumulative effect.” (29:40)

Links

Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo for Practitioners Website

Free Hormone Hacking Break Your Fast Menu

30 Ways in 30 Days Website

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090: Your Journey Back To Health w/ Sachin Patel Feb 20, 2020

Sachin Patel is a philanthropist, teacher, coach, father, and founder of The Living Proof Institute. Sachin is passionate about helping people live their best life through the total mind, body and spirit embracement of functional medicine.

After his career as a chiropractor opened his eyes to the system of degraded health that is so prevalent in our modern society, Sachin said enough is enough and started to make a change. By focusing on our issues of health from a software perspective rather than a hardware one, Sachin is helping his clients stop being limited by their bodies.

Nobody will ever care about your health more than you do, and it is up to you to model an example of health for others so that we can change our healthcare system from the inside. Sachin has a wealth of knowledge on everything from spiritual revolutions to tips for vibrating at a higher frequency and is here today to share what he knows with you.

It is not hard to be healthy, and with the right mindset and tools, you can go after the amazing, extraordinary life that you know you are meant for. It is easier than ever before for us to make healthy choices and see the benefits in our homes. With Sachin’s help, you too can join in on this inclusive, accessible and ultimately self-sufficient vision of health.

By becoming the embodiment of what you want your children to do, you are creating a better future for not only them, but everyone stuck in the rotating wheel we call our healthcare system. Through modeling health in a productive and approachable way you can start to change your health outlook, and who doesn’t want that? Sachin has huge ideas about transforming the way we think about our health and helping others understand the power that we hold within our bodies, minds, and souls.

Have you embraced functional medicine after a lifetime of disintegrating lifejacket situations in the traditional healthcare system? Head on over to the episode page and share your story with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

The importance of holding yourself accountable when it comes to your health
Why you need to start taking your role as your child’s model for health seriously
Learn why Sachin believes that the Doctor of the future is the patient of today
How to build a sustainable house of health with foundational health principles
Why we need to approach health from a software perspective to achieve our best self

Quotes

“That’s what I am on a mission to do, is really helping people understand that there is more to you than the machinery, there is more to you than the hardware when it comes to your health, and ultimately its the software, and that software has to have love as part of its ethos, and that’s the basis of our best life.” (6:14)

“Everyone is trying to fix the healthcare system when we actually need to birth a new one. A new one that isn’t dependent on the archaic approach that hey, you are going to wait and live the wrong life for 40 years, then get sick and then go have somebody fix you and learn about how to be healthy. You should have learned how to be healthy from the very beginning.” (10:39)

“What you should want for yourself… is to live an amazing life. And so you are right to maybe the lowest common denominator is available to you, but you should want for yourself to live an outstanding, extraordinary life. Nobody else can want that for you.” (20:37)

“Its only when people get sick enough that they find the actual answers that they need.” (29:59)

“It’s not what you tell your kids to do, its what you show your kids to do. And it’s not what you serve your kids, its what you are serving yourself. So we have to be the embodiment of what we want our children to do.” (35:39)

Links

The Living Proof Institute Website

The Perfect Practice Mentorship Program

Renegade Beauty by Nadine Artemis

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089: Reconnecting To Your Trust In Nature w/ Nadine Artemis Feb 13, 2020

After a fire ravaged her home and all of her and her ancestor’s belongings, Nadine Artemis was lost. It was the healing power of nature that motivated Nadine to activate her resiliency and move forward. Now an author of two books, aromacologist and creator of the first-ever full concept aromatherapy store in North America at the age of 22, Nadine is an expert in trusting the Universe and utilizing nature’s powerful tools.

Instead of having a long-distance love affair with nature, Nadine is here to encourage you to connect back into the world around us and appreciate the precious state of the natural gifts that are here for us to enjoy. Through the understanding of the philosophy, the science and the practicality of engaging with the elements to beautify us, you can unlock the secrets of nature that are reserved for those who truly listen.

If you want to find ways to promote your natural beauty, need recommendations on specific botanicals and essential oils to help with your specific needs, or are looking to become reconnected to your trust in nature and its ability to heal, this is the episode for you.

Are you ready to find a way to uncover your perfection that is hidden within? Share your thoughts on this episode in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Why you need to find consistency in the Universe as a way to connect to yourself
A look back at the concept of beauty in society today and trans-historically
How to fill up the wellsprings of your being through botanicals, elixirs and more
Ways to discover the vitality inside yourself by reconnecting to the natural world
Explore the realm of quality in making and importing your own essential oils

Quotes

“If you are rock climbing inside of your brain, you have to keep reaching for that next sort of foothold where you can lock in your hands and inch your way up and know that everything is okay on a bigger level.” (11:40)“If it isn’t a happy ending then the story is not over yet.” (12:06)

“Sometimes we need to step back find the general things in the Universe that are consistent, and tune into that frequency to find consistency.” (14:55)

“In that scouring of the Earth and trying to find raw materials, I came across quality that was above and beyond any kind of essential oil I was getting from the health food store.” (24:01)“I just deeply go into the philosophy, the science and the practicality of engaging with the elements to beautify us. Whether that’s the sun, pure water, air, and the gifts from the Earth. Whether that’s lying on the Earth or eating food from the Earth or adorning our bodies with gifts from the Earth.” (31:41)

Links

Holistic Dental Care by Nadine Artemis

Living Libations Website

Better by Dr. Stephanie Podcast

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088: Empowering Yourself To Live A Better Life w/ Dr. Stephanie Estima Feb 06, 2020

Welcome to the first official episode of Season 2 of Love Is Medicine. Today we are starting the new seasons off with a bang, as I am joined by a doctor of chiropractic and expert in functional neurology, brain metabolism and the application of the ketogenic diet for female physiology, Dr. Stephanie Estima.

Dr. Stephanie is passionate about helping to empower women to live better lives by knowing better and doing better for their bodies. Today Dr. Stephanie is here to dive into everything from hormone derangement to your menstrual cycle and how stress affects the brain so that you can gain a complete picture of what is going on with your body.

There is a difference between physical, chemical and emotional stress, and it is only by listening to your symptoms that you can stop treating your body like the enemy. Dr. Stephanie believes that we often underestimate the power of our body’s ability to change and to heal, and is determined to give you the tools you need to start treating yourself with a little self-love.

Are you ready to start fostering a deeper connection with yourself and with others? Head on over and share your favorite self-care tips with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Explore your dynamic and ever-changing hormone landscape throughout the cycles
Learn how to adapt the ketogenic diet for your specific body needs
The importance of recovery and slowing down to honor your body and cycle
Stress management tools to help regulate your hormones and get better sleep
How to know which supplements could be the most beneficial for your unique needs
Discover the role orgasms, libido and serotonin play in your brain health

Quotes

“Women are not little men. We are not just men with these pesky hormones, we have a much more complex hormonal landscape.” (6:47)

“There are ebbs and flows to the cycle, and it is actually a beautiful design, but the more you know, if you know better you can do better.” (13:06)

“If you want to make physical gains, whatever those gains are for you whether it is weight loss, metabolic regularity, mood, strength, power, muscular definition, you have to also give yourself time to recover.” (23:44)

“Sometimes its as easy as breathwork, its free and its available to everyone, its getting women attuned to what their body is telling them.” (36:08)

“It helps to keep you feeling younger and it is energetic and all these things, but my love of what an orgasm can do for a woman is it helps her brain.” (49:59)

Links

Why Women Need Twice As Much Sex As Men by Dr. Stephanie Estima

Dr. Stephanie Estima Website

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What’s The One Thing Men Want More Than Sex? Blog Post

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087: Understand & Heal Hidden Causes Of Male Anger w/ Dr. Jed Diamond Jan 30, 2020

Dr. Jed Diamond’s mission is simple, he wants to teach men how to be good men in this world, and help women nurture a relationship with a good man. A leader in the field of gender-specific health care, author of 16 books and founder of MenAlive, Dr. Jed Diamond is an expert in the innate differences between men and women and a proponent for our ability to build healthy relationships despite those differences.

Instead of galvanizing the world against men and fatherhood, Jed’s work allows us to understand the different psychological and physiological needs of men that are different from women and helps us to embrace some of the ways that we can bridge the gender divide. By addressing critical issues such as sexual abuse, the need for acceptance, violence and finding a safe harbor, Jed is able to open up and create an honest conversation for both genders.

If you want to help your man become great, be a supportive partner or just a good citizen. Jed is the expert for you. Learn why men’s groups are critical to helping your man be the man he wants to be, how to embrace the gift of male-ness, ways to support your man in his healing journey, and so much more on this enlightening episode all about what it means to be male.

Dr. Jed is proof that men have many stories if you are able to listen to them, understand their differences, and find ways to support their unique needs. The secret of lasting love is within the knowledge shared in this episode, so what are you waiting for!

How has this episode helped you relate better to the men in your life? Visit our episode page and let us know your experiences in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Explore how men and women are different physiologically and psychologically
Learn why men are afraid of not being chosen on a biological and mental level
Discover what the one thing that men want more than sex
The importance of opening the conversation around male sexual abuse
Learn why men are the true weaker sex and what women can do to support them

Quotes

“The effect of loss and the effect of disconnection follows us for our whole lives. Not just in our relationships, but in our actual physical and emotional health.” (9:40)

“The violence that we are seeing in our families, that we are seeing in the world, in wars, we’re seeing in domestic violence towards family members or others, is a result of increasing fear. You are not going to stop the violence until you get at the root of what is causing fear and disconnection.” (21:44)

“Every man alive today is afraid that he won’t be chosen. So how do women choose men? The women choose men who can provide, who come across as go-getters, wealthy, healthy, wise, attractive, sure of themselves.” (29:29)

“Many men think that part of being seen as manly is that you should be always at least trying to have sex. And I think that is part of the craziness that women are starting to say no to.” (34:32)

“We have to be more honest, guys have to talk about their own abuse, we need to see where it starts, what the roots are, and we need to not punish people, not deny it, and we need to do the healing work that needs to be done so that all of us can heal from the traumas that are so common in our society.” (40:01)

“I want to teach men to be able to step forward so they can be the loving equals of women. And those who want to be in a relationship and want a loving partner, we ought to be able to find the right person and be able to have the kind of relationships that will allow us to hopefully last as a 40, 50, 60, 70-year-old marriage.” (46:56)

Links

The Good Men Manifesto

MenAlive Website

To Get Your Copy Of The Good Men Manifesto, Contact Jed at jed@menalive.com & Put "Manifesto" In The Subject Line

The Essential Oil Hormone Solution by Dr. Mariza Snyder

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086: How To Use Essential Oils To Help You Heal w/ Dr. Mariza Snyder Jan 23, 2020

After a lifetime of constant illness, Dr. Mariza Snyder was introduced to the powerful healing properties of essential oils. These natural, anti-viral oils have changed Dr. Mariza’s life along with thousands of other people who have found true healing in the power of plant medicine. A best selling author and hormone expert, Dr. Mariza is here to share the strength of essential oils with you today.

Disease often comes from the disconnection of our relationship to nature and the world around us, and essential oils can help bring us back to our roots. Aromatherapy has been around for centuries and has the ability to boost your mood, reduce your stress, limit your cravings, and so much more. If you are interested in harnessing the healing power of essential oils so that you too can become ripe for healing miracles, Dr. Mariza is the expert for you.

Essential oils are beautiful reminders of our ability to relish in our own healing journey, and they can provide remedies to some of your most intrinsic needs for relief. A wonderful solution for so many different ailments, you have to hear about essential oils to believe their power!

Have you harnessed the innate healing ability of essential oils yet? Share your favorites with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

How you can use essential oils to create emotional wellbeing and self-love
Specific essential oil recommendations that can shift your emotional and physical state
Learn why essential oils are meant to work for your body on a biological level
Discover how essential oils can heal hormone imbalances, chronic stress, and more
The importance of investigating your root cause issues and finding a solution

Quotes

“As a biochemist, I used to study viruses and bacteria, I studied viral replication, so I really dug into the research. And I was so fascinated to find that essential oils were anti-microbial, anti-viral, anti-septic, they had all these beautiful properties, and they boosted our immune system and our immune cells, that just opened the door for what was possible for me when it came to oils.” (7:52)

“We can use aromatherapy to help boost our mood, support our cognitive function, and help us relish in our wellness journey.” (9:39)

“Our body is so excited to assimilate these beautiful chemical constituents, they have the ability to cross in through our cell membrane, our protective membrane because your cells just relish in the possibility of what we can do with that chemistry.” (19:03)

“Love is medicine for me means for one, loving myself enough to know that I deserve healing. And I think each of us, knowing that, loving ourselves enough that we know inherently that we are ripe for healing miracles.” (30:03)

Links

Dr. Mariza’s Website

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The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy

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085: Positive Psychology To Heal Your Life w/ Sandra Scheinbaum Jan 16, 2020

Have you ever heard of positive psychology? Sandra Scheinbaum is an expert in the field of positive psychology, mind-body medicine, and ultimately helping her clients thrive. Passionate about helping others transform their health care and become the CEO’s of their bodies, Sandra is here to share her immense knowledge with you today.

A breath of fresh air in the mind-body medicine space, Sandra uses her 35-year history as a clinical psychologist to help her patients stop having panic attacks, and start to thrive using your unique character strengths. Through your ability to harness your inner strengths, include mindfulness in your daily practice and create a new narrative that uniquely suits you, you can live your life according to your own rules.

If you want to identify your signature strengths and find ways to build up your success through mindfulness and innate consciousness, Sandra is the expert you need to learn from. With a combination of physiological understanding, drive to achieve the purpose and the desire to ask meaningful questions, Sandra is here to help you discover what you want for your health journey.

Are you ready to stop romanticizing the negative, get in touch with your purpose in life and journey of health, and start making the most of your character strengths? Share what you loved most about Sandra’s input in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

The Five Elements necessary to thrive in positive psychology and live a life well lived
Analyzing the appeal of drama and negativity and dissecting what is wrong
Learn about character strengths and the role they play in our human connection
How to harness your signature strengths as the building blocks for wellbeing
Ways to identify and build your character strengths through mindfulness practices

Quotes

“It’s everyday types of achievement that count a lot.” (10:42)

“I have been rattling off a lot of these strengths. They are all within us, we each have them, they are like traits, it’s like they are in our DNA. They are the building blocks for wellbeing.” (17:52)

“If you look back to times of your life and you had a problem and you solved it, moved on, it’s because you are using your signature strengths if it feels right.” (20:02)

“It actually came from a humanist model of psychotherapy where you are completely client-centered. And from there life coaching evolved, and then health coaching you could think of as another spin-off.” (29:24)

“It’s a different spin, it’s a different interpretation, it’s creating a new narrative that tells the story from a strengths perspective.” (31:35)

Links

VIA Character Free Assessment

Dr. Christina Bjorndal Website

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084: Learning To Free Yourself From Your Mental Prison w/ Dr. Christina Bjorndal Jan 09, 2020

Have you ever considered that the best way to address our society’s mental health struggles is through the embracement of our emotions instead of the shaming? Dr. Christina Bjorndal is leading authority in naturopathic treatment of mental illness and works with her clients to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. An author of three books who has shared her philosophy of wellness with icons such as Jenny McCarthy, Dr. Chris is here to bring the conversation around naturopathic approaches to mental health and wellness to the forefront.

Today Dr. Chris is here to provide a fully holistic approach to this topic, covering everything from the physical root macrosystem indicators of mental health issues to the spiritual state of your soul when it comes to mental health healing. Instead of being at war with yourself, Dr. Chris wants to encourage you to become loving and accepting of yourself by providing tips for true healing.

By addressing mental health from a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level, Dr. Chris is determined to teach you how to set boundaries, address your rising triggers and put your healing attention where love is needed. When you understand what is going on inside of your body, mind, and soul, Dr. Chris believes that you can let go of your attachments and connect yourself to the greater connection of the planet.

Who do you know that could benefit from the wisdom shared in this episode? Tag them in the comments on the episode page and let us know which piece of knowledge Dr. Chris shared was your favorite.

In This Episode

How to address mental health from a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level
Why you should become more comfortable living in the unresolved place
Learn why the problem lies not with your expectations but with your attachments
Tips for harnessing gratitude and using movement as a spiritual healing practice
Explore the physical macrosystems involved in your bodies mental health conditions

Quotes

“That’s all that God needs, is just one sincere surrendered moment when love matters more than anything and nothing else really matters.” (6:51)

“Anxiety, depression or sadness, these emotions, they don’t want to be healed by you, they want to be held and loved by you. Visualize them as lost children that are knocking on your door, and they are hungry and they are wet and their clothes are raged, they need to be welcomed into you, not have the door slammed shut in their face and locked away in some corner where you never look.” (13:34)

“This is the full range of human experience, and so if we are here to experience that full range of the human experience, then we need to embrace it all.” (16:38)

“People have to understand that this is an industry, and the food industry, the diet industry, even the health industry, wants people to be confused so that you’ll seek their guidance. And it is actually quite simple, we don’t have to complicate it, I think, to the degree that we do.” (21:35)

“Not everybody is going to like you, and that’s okay, what’s most important is, do you like you?” (35:52)

Links

Journey Into Health Online Coaching Program

Clinical Mental Health Course

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Raising Resilience by Jess Sherman

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083: How To Raise A Resilient Child Through Good Nutrition w/ Jess Sherman Jan 02, 2020

Have you ever considered the power of good nutrition on your child’s mental health, learning aptitude and resilience? Jess Sherman is a former teacher, registered holistic nutritionist, and family health expert who specializes in nutrition for brain health and raising resilience in kids.

Today Jess is here to reframe your understanding of resilience and provide you with practical tips to increasing resilience in your children.

By viewing the brain and the body as one ecosystem, you can improve both the health and the stress tolerance of yourself and those you love. Jess dives into the importance of nourishment, connection and creating a family culture to help with everything from picky eaters to mental health. Jess provides a new set of tools that you have never leveraged before to hep you foster connection and nourishment in your kids. If your children have demonstrated concerning behavior, are fussy eaters or you are just looking to increase your child’s resilience, Jess has the passion and expertise to provide you what you need to make the change. Who do you know that could benefit from Jess’s resources and knowledge? Share this episode with them and let us know in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Choices that you need to make to consciously turn your families health around
Tips for creating a culture in your home that values the health of the body and the brain
How to adopt a more nourishing environment for your family through connection
Nourishing food suggestions to start introducing into your picky child’s diet
Game changers to help you take back control of your house and get un-stuck

Quotes

“Love is the ultimate language for kids, its the language for attachment, it’s the language where they feel comfortable and not stressed. And anything that interferes with that will cause more stress which is then going to start this spiral into effect where you get the nutrient deficiencies and then you get lower stress tolerance so you feel the stress more deeply and then they are caught in this vicious cycle.” (15:29)

“I realized that nobody was talking about the health of the body as being connected to the function of the brain and the mind. So if we were going to help kids develop into their best self, which is really what we wanted to do as teachers, we were missing this whole part of helping them understand their body and feed their body.” (18:18)

“Sometimes food isn’t the place to start, sometimes connection is the place to start.” (19:14)

“One of the best ways to take care of our own emotional needs is to nourish our own bodies, and it is the last thing we think about as a parent.” (31:17)

“We have got to just hold onto the vision that we have for our kids and for their health and the knowledge that we know more about nutrition than they do.” (35:18)

Links

Jess Sherman Website

Join the Raising Resilience Community Here

The Energy Blueprint Website

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082: How To Fight Fatigue With The Energy Blueprint w/ Ari Whitten Dec 26, 2019

When you don’t have enough energy to get through your day, everything in your life suffers. Ari Whitten knows the struggle of chronic fatigue first hand and has connected the dots throughout a decade of study to create a coherent framework grounded in scientific evidence for understanding human energy enhancement.

The best selling author, fatigue and energy specialist who focuses on taking an evidence-based approach to energy enhancement, Ari is here to bust some myths surrounding chronic fatigue and shine a light at what conventional and holistic medicine has to offer.

Today we are breaking down the layers of the story of what is going on inside of your body when it comes to your circadian rhythm, critical enzymes, root causes of low energy, chronic illness, and more. By looking at your lifestyle habits, nutrition, toxins and more, you can tune in and listen to your body and avoid becoming subject to many of the toxic diseases out there.

If the modern lifestyle is what is driving the prevalence of chronic diseases in our society, it is only by creating your own microenvironment and controlling your behaviors that you can change your destiny. Ari wants to give you tips to increase your energy through lifestyle changes and nutritional factors so that you can beat energy fatigue the best way possible.

Are you ready to develop a blueprint to decrease your risk of chronic disease and improve your mitochondrial health, circadian rhythm, gut health and more? Share your fatigue busting strategies with us in the comments on the episode page!

In This Episode

A look at the recommended treatment for fatigue in conventional and holistic medicine
Discover what is really behind your fatigue problems and what to do about it
The real role of your adrenals, cortisol and circadian rhythm when it comes to fatigue
Learn about the connection between mitochondrial health, metabolism, and more
Why you should start listening to your body as well as the science for health optimization

Quotes

“We have to understand that actually what’s normal, what’s typical and common, is a destiny of chronic disease, chronic fatigue, and sleep problems, and anxiety and depression and so on.” (9:43)

“Our environment and our modern lifestyle is driving us towards a default destiny of disease. Unless you gain knowledge and you change your habits and your skills and your lifestyle to do something different than the norm, then you too are headed for that default destiny of chronic disease.” (12:32)

“There is a lot of power to improve health outcomes and various symptoms from using nutrition and lifestyle.” (20:13)

“My paradigm is very much like, let’s understand how al of these things that we are measuring and all of the symptoms that a person may be experiencing, let’s understand the web of the complexity of how these things ultimately tie back to the specific root causes at the lifestyle and environmental level.” (49:42)

“Science is also good to listen to, and not just your body. We need to look at the science, understand what the science has to tell us from really well-controlled research, that’s not confounded by someones subjective perceptions and be able to take that information and implement in our life and just trust that it’s going to translate into really profound benefits.” (52:30)

Links

The Energy Blueprint Podcast

The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy by Ari Whitten

The Joy of Missing Out by Tonya Dalton

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081: Start Living With Intention & How To Do It w/ Tonya Dalton Dec 19, 2019

Have you ever considered that hiding behind your busy schedule could be stopping you from deepening your relationships and living the life that you desire? Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert, writer, speaker, and founder of inkWELL Press Productivity Co. Today Tonya is here to explain to you why you should stop living with the fear of missing out and start actively choosing how you want to spend your time.

Instead of filling your days with the things that society tells you you ‘should’ be doing, Tonya wants you to start focusing on your priorities and living a life of intention. By replacing the things that you say ‘yes’ to out of obligation and guilt with things that are meaningful for you and your family, you can start to value happiness as the key to life again.

Tonya is here to ask you to look at the story you are telling yourself, stop driving yourself crazy with ‘should’s’, and start to structure your day around you and what works for your life. By leaning into your strengths as well as your weaknesses, Tonya can help you treat each day as a new opportunity instead of as a to-do list.

By slowing down, learning how to prioritize what you say ‘yes’ to and starting to live a life of intention, you can put your happiness first with a framework of structure and flexibility that suits you. Are you ready to start living a life with intention and priorities at the center? Share your story with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Why you need to stop identifying as overwhelmed and take control of your day
Tips for creating a customized productivity system based on your unique needs
Learn ‘The Five P’s of Planning’ to help you accomplish your prioritized goals
How to switch from the fear of missing out to the joy of missing out
The importance of focusing on what is meaningful for you and your loved ones

Quotes

“It’s this whole idea of let’s let go of that burden of busy, let’s stop glorifying busy and instead live a life of intention.” (4:47)

“You can let go of busy, you can live more by doing less. It is truly possible to feel successful without having to do a thousand different things in our day.” (8:30)

“Let’s get conversations going because that is really how we deepen relationships and that is really how we form community and that is really what is most important.” (10:55)

“It’s designed so you can make it work for you. And I think that really is one of the biggest secrets when it comes to productivity, playing to your strengths, but also playing to your weaknesses, allowing that to really mold you and what is important to you.” (20:18)

“It’s not about managing our time, it’s about savoring the moments. And when we give ourselves that space, that breathing room to really stop and look around us, you really can’t find a lot more happiness.” (25:03)

Links

Tonya Dalton Website

Productivity Paradox Podcast with Tonya Dalton

Feminist Wellness Podcast

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080: How To Tune Into Your Breath To Find True Healing w/ Victoria Albina Dec 12, 2019

Victoria Albina can remember always being sick, which is why she started to adopt the identity of a sick person as part of her inner truth. Through her healing journey, Victoria realized that it was only by finding gratitude in her ability to feel symptoms and dismissing her habitual thoughts that were keeping her sick that she was able to re-establish her ability to heal from within.

Now a cognitive-behavioral life coach, breathwork meditation facilitator, herbalist, and family nurse practitioner, Victoria helps others manage their minds and engage with their breath to find true healing instead of falling into a pattern of relapse. Today she is here to provide tools, resources, and recommendations to help you realize that in the end, your healing is up to you.

Victoria is a true believer and real-life example of our own innate capacity to heal ourselves. Instead of relying on doctors in white lab coats, Victoria wants to empower you to manage your mind, shift your thinking and get in touch with your body to experience the profound healing of divinity.

Are you ready to become wildly in love with yourself every single day? Share what you loved about Victoria’s holistic approach in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Explore the role that your thoughts play in creating feelings and symptoms
Why getting neutral and accepting your symptoms is not defeat
Learn how breathwork can improve everything from IBS to past unhealed trauma
Strategies for managing your mind and speaking to your body with intention
Reframing emotional health and mental wellness for the modern woman

Quotes

“It was sort of the perfect storm that we see so often in our patients and the people we love who aren’t getting what they need from the western medical care that they are seeking out.” (4:48)

“I do the work I do now, bringing together life coaching, mind management, thought management, and the real deep somatic feeling work that I do through breathwork, I bring all of that into my clinical work and the work I do with my clients to help folks take back their own power to heal and take a real firm seat in that knowing that each of us has this powerful capacity to heal ourselves.” (7:18)

“Everything in this beautiful human lifetime is completely and profoundly neutral until we put a human thought of judgment upon it.” (16:21)

“What this active somatic practice has done, is opened up this magnificent vessel for me to get in touch with my body and to find my own transformational power to heal myself by connecting in with my breath.” (23:44)

“There is no physical health without mental health, and no mental health without physical health.” (35:16)

Links

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079: What Is Infrared & How Can It Help You Heal w/ Connie Zack Dec 05, 2019

When her brother became increasingly ill with no cure in sight, a dentist-recommended infrared therapy to help him release the toxins from his body. What Connie Zack saw was a total healing transformation that urged her to create Sunlighten Sauna. For the last 17 years, Connie has grown this business from her basement to a brand-new headquarters and takes pride in producing infrared sauna products that are made with love every step of the way.

Infrared light therapy can heal you from the inside out and is a pleasurable way of detoxing your body and helping your body heal itself. If you have never heard of infrared light therapy and want to learn what it’s all about, want to support female entrepreneurship or are interested to learn about these cutting edge products that are unlike anything on the market, this episode is a must-listen.

Just like other health-conscious choices, infrared sauna therapy is a tool that can help you invest in your health on a daily basis inside your home with no adverse effects. A lifestyle brand rather than a luxury product, Connie is here today to explain why you need to start taking this form of treatment seriously for the benefit of your entire family.

Are you ready to invest in your health through infrared sauna technology? Share what you learned in this episode in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

The difference between a traditional sauna and an infrared sauna
Learn what infrared is and its pleasurable healing capabilities
How to pick which infrared self-care program is right for you
Explore the internal and external benefits of infrared sauna treatment
The importance of bringing tools into your home that support your health

Quotes

“I had a passion to make a difference in this world and leave the world a healthier place, and when I saw this with some help and support I dove right in.” (5:43)

“You need to do this all the time to change your habits and to change how your body feels and change how you feel. And the only way for you to do it all the time is to enjoy the experience.” (9:15)

“Spending 30-40 minutes depending on which program you use, it’s a priceless benefit, because when you are done, now I feel like I can go out and conquer whatever I need to conquer.” (14:59)

“It’s not a luxury, it is absolutely not. If you are looking at it as a luxury, you need to shift your mind. Because it’s not ‘oh this would be nice if…’, no, this is what I do.” (23:18)

Links

Sunlighten Sauna Website

Call Connie at 877-292-0020

Stefanos Sifandos Website

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078: How To Embrace Vulnerability, Self-Compassion & Healthy Masculinity w/ Stefanos Sifandos Nov 29, 2019

After unhealthy relationships with others and himself in his childhood started impacting his relationships as an adult, Stefanos Sifandos decided to take a good look at the intimate relationships within his life and the role his masculinity played in his self-perception. A coach who is deeply immersed in men’s empowerment, Stefanos works to create a space of non-judgment for men to express who they are instead of going into their suppressed shadow.

In a world that is increasingly supportive of the women’s empowerment movement, men can often be left behind. This episode is dedicated to promoting balance and power in love and life for both sexes and gaining tools to help lift each other up and become intrinsically healthy individuals.

If you would like to explore what a healthy relationship with yourself and others looks like, join in on the conversation of gender fluidity and the expressive states of masculinity and feminity or just want to hear a male perspective on the state of masculinity in our world today, Stefanos is the expert you need to hear from.

Are you ready to open yourself or help a man in your life embrace vulnerability, self-compassion, and self-love? Share what you found most refreshing about Stefanos perspective in the comments section.

In This Episode

Explore what it means to be a healthy man or woman in our modern world
Learn how we as a society can move past segregation and into prosperity
Addressing the internal war going on inside many contemporary men
The importance of a healthy support system of other human beings
Understanding the role of security and freedom in relationship roles

Quotes:

“I am such an advocate for healthy relationships to self, to others and to ideas and to our beliefs and our values actually being something of great healing potential for the planet and our collective humanity and our collective consciousness.” (5:09)

“Understanding where I came from helped me actually stop that behavior, and redirect my energy into something that was healthy and productive and very transparent.” (18:34)

“We are in a time of great peace, we are in a time of great feminine energy actually, so adapting healthy masculine ways to be in conjunction with the world that we live in is very important.” (25:05)

“It comes down to mutual connection and mutual communication and collaboration.” (33:04)

“We can’t separate our psychology from our biology and vice versa. That is why when we speak to masculinity and femininity and male and female beyond the notion of binary gender, there is a blending that is taking place. And we are at the forefront. Where is it going? I don’t know, but I am very interested to find out that is for sure.” (40:52)

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077: How To Unlock The Power Of Your Vibe w/ Robyn Openshaw Nov 21, 2019

Have you ever thought of yourself as a substance that attracts or repels others through your energy, frequency, and vibration? Robyn Openshaw is an expert in helping others unlock their energetic frequencies and leverage the positivity that can come as a result. A former psychotherapist, university professor, and lecturer, Robyn has authored over 15 books including her latest book, Vibe, which helps others unlock the power of energetic frequencies.

When we are able to build our bodies out of higher vibration materials, you automatically begin to attract those vibrating at the same level as you. This can be accomplished through nutrition, mindset and modified fasting to suit each individual while delivering unmistakeable results including weight loss and the relief from anxiety and depression.

If you want the secrets to the Universe, Robyn is here to help show you the way and develop your intuition so that you can rebuild your cells, reverse disease and find true happiness. By understanding what is happening on a metaphysical level when you are built of high frequencies and vibrations, you can harness this incredible power to become present in your relationships and your life.

Who do you know that could benefit from Robyn’s wise words and tips for turning your life around? Tag them in the comments and let us know what you enjoyed most about this episode in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Why modified fasting is the most exciting wellness information of the century
Getting clear on other people’s reactions to your lifestyle changes
Addressing our shame around food and leaving the love door open
How to get the health benefits of fasting without going hungry
Explore the benefits of autophagy and how to live your normal life while fasting

Quotes

“I watched my grandmother live with a 95% fatal cancer, not doing what her medical doctor said. And I watched my uncle do exactly what his medical doctor said and leave 3 children an orphan 18 months later when he died of the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation.” (6:35)

“A substance of a higher frequency can cause a substance of a higher frequency to increase, consider yourself a substance.” (20:10)

“Discovering that modified fasting can achieve the same health benefits is, I think, the most exciting thing we have discovered in this century so far.” (25:36)

“They were doing the math and they were like wait, I just lost 4 pounds, and it was easy, if I did this once a month, I could lose 48 pounds in a year and I am only focusing on 3 days a month.” (33:35)

“The way that we treat others, the way that we treat ourselves, the thing that we do with our mind when we are alone, they all create a higher vibration of being that can love others better.” (35:11)

Links

Flash Fast Free Gift

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076: How To Get A Handle On Your Hormones w/ Dr. Carrie Jones Nov 14, 2019

While hormones are often villainized or dismissed, they can play a huge role in your relationships, mood and overall health. Dr. Carrie Jones is a functional medicine women’s health and hormone doctor, speaker, and medical director of the DUTCH test, a test specifically designed to help women get a handle on their hormones and understand their adrenals.

Passionate about educating and empowering women on the ‘hard stuff’ in regards to our hormonal biochemistry as women, Carrie is here to help you stand up for yourself and increase your ability to do research and help you work on your own health.

The truth is, most people know more about how to use Instagram than they do about their own hormones. By understanding how hormones can affect your relationship, mood, anxiety and more, you can start to motivate yourself to improve your mind and body for true body optimization.

If you want to understand the connection between your hormones, blood sugar, cardiovascular health, fatigue and more, gain insight into what is happening inside your body from a clinical perspective and feel attracted and bonded to whoever you are with to start becoming excited about your life and relationships again, this is the episode you can’t miss.

Have you noticed the connection between your mood, body functioning, and hormonal imbalances or cyclical changes? Share how your hormones impact you in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Understanding the role of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and more
Symptoms and behaviors of high or low dopamine and cortisol and how to treat it
How to know how far up the chain to go to address your hormone imbalance
Learn how relationships, stress, and hormones can contribute to your mood and health
Signs and symptoms that you should get your menopause symptoms addressed

Quotes

“For women, we are much more reactive and much more sensitive, and because we get cycles we experience it much more than men do, the ups and downs. So if I can explain that to women, really have them understand what hormone is doing what, when and why, it really takes away from that ‘I think I’m crazy’.” (5:55)

“I am not about preventing menopause, that is true, it is what it is and it is going to happen, ladies, I am sorry, or not. But what I am against is when people say ‘just let it happen and don’t do anything’. And I am not willing to risk my mood, my brain, my bones, and my cardiovascular risks because this is natural.” (14:07)

“I have seen it, unfortunately, time after time really wreck a relationship when one person isn’t interested and doesn’t have the sex drive and the other person does. And it can be really damaging, so to know that we can work on this gives a lot of hope for couples.” (25:14)

“If you can’t get your blood sugar under control, you’ll never get your cortisol under control, because they go hand in hand.” (32:56)

“Your cortisol affects dopamine, your DHEA affects dopamine, your estrogen affects dopamine, and so you may not have a dopamine problem, you may have an estrogen problem, but they all tie into one another.” (39:09)

Links

DUTCH Test Website

Dr. Carrie Jones Website

Finding Peace One Piece At A Time by Rachel Kodanaz

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075: Why You Need To Embrace Life's Unplanned Challenges w/ Rachel Kodanaz Nov 07, 2019

Rachel Kodanaz’s world was shattered when her husband passed away unexpectedly leaving her with a two-year-old daughter and a life full of uncertainty. Through her strength and perseverance, she was able to come out of the other side and now teaches others how to embrace life’s challenges, both planned and unplanned.

A best selling author, speaker, and consultant, Rachel knows first hand that loss is part of our life experience and helps others embrace the opportunity that loss gives us to heal the deep areas of our hearts and minds.

It is only by understanding loss and living through it that you can work through your grief and accept your new reality. Instead of trying to fix or help the situation, Rachel works to help others look at loss as something that you have to learn to live with and not get held back from it.

In the end, it is not the challenge but what we do with it that defines the rest of our journey. If you or someone you love has suffered a loss and is having difficulty taking the steps necessary to start the next chapter of life, Rachel is the expert you need to hear from now.

How has loss impacted the way that you live your life? Share your story with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Advice for those who are overwhelmed by a loss and in need of guidance
Strategies to help you clear out the possessions of someone you have lost
The importance of asking questions while your loved ones are still alive
How to embrace the magic of six piles to navigate your new reality
Why you need to allow yourself to organically work through loss instead of setting deadlines

Quotes

“It is a lifetime of goods, bads, and challenges. It will always be there, its how we adapt our lives to the situation.” (6:44)

“It’s not fair for us to judge one loss over another. It is how we personally react to it and then of course what tools we have within our own heart and emotions to be able to adapt to that loss.” (16:50)

“We fear moving further and further away that we won’t remember what we remember. But we will, we just have to eliminate some of the emotions.” (27:59)

“You have the opportunity to do it with the person when they are still alive. And I really try and emphasize that, because I do believe that having the opportunity to be with that person and ask the questions, it is so rewarding, it is so interesting.” (39:35)

“Its the love that we have that will actually be the medicine that you need.” (51:02)

Links

Rachel Kodanaz Website

Living With Loss One Day At A Time by Rachel Kodanaz

New England School of Homeopathy Website

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074: How To Support Good Health & Harmony Within A Family w/ Amy Rothenberg ND Oct 31, 2019

Your naturopathic doctor should play the same consulting role in your household as your accountant or lawyer. While naturopathic medicine is not a quick fix, it can help guide you during moments of insecurity or ambiguity during your journey as a parent and partner.

Amy Rothenberg, N.D, works with individuals and families to support good health and harmony throughout everyone’s unique family structure. Amy helps parents navigate the vast amount of information that is currently out there to figure out how to be in control of your house, kids, and life.

If taking your children to the grocery store is a daunting task because of fear of an outburst, if your child only eats hot dogs and macaroni, or if you are struggling to get your kids involved in the decision making processes of your household, Amy is here to help. Amy lives by example and is proof of the power of intentionally designing your life and the power of true connection with your children.

There are so many tools in the tool kit of naturopathic medicine and homeopathy that can help create good and happy health for your children, and when you model how to get through hardships proactively and successfully, you are setting your family up for success.

How has homeopathy helped your child in overcoming their food sensitivities, attitude issues or other developmental challenges? Share your story with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

The importance of logical consequences when it comes to disciplining your child
How to embrace mealtime as a time of connection instead of stress or punishment
Understanding the role of good role models when it comes to your child’s predispositions
Ways to become more optimistic despite your genetic tendencies and traumas
Addressing and healing food sensitivity and improving the microbiome for your child

Quotes

“The reason I had time to do those things, and write and think and do advocacy work really was because I was doing patient care 2-3 days a week, instead of 5 days a week.” (3:53)

“Children will take after what you do much more than what you say. Modeling the things that you value, I guess is what I would say is part of the secret sauce of parenting. And being consistent and being silly sometimes and admitting you are wrong and making mistakes and expressing your feelings and frustrations in healthy ways to model that for kids.” (20:32)

“The thing with discipline is that for a lot of parents, they just need a plan. If they have a plan, even if it doesn’t work every single time, and you might have to adjust it, having a plan is so important.” (31:09)

“I always ask the parents to ask themselves 3 questions. When the last time your kid ate, when is the last time your kid slept, and when is the last time you gave your kid 10 minutes of undivided attention?” (39:09)

“The first love is a mother’s love, and all love arises from a mother’s love. And love is the first medicine for everybody.” (52:04)

Links

NHC Med Website

The A Cappella Singer Who Lost her Voice by Amy Rothenberg

8 Steps to Reverse your PCOS by Fiona McCulloch

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073: How To Find Balance With Your Hormones w/ Fiona McCulloch Oct 24, 2019

Today we are taking a deep dive into our hormones and how they impact our brain, emotions, and ways of thinking. Fiona McCulloch is a naturopathic doctor and founder of the White Lotus Clinic, servicing women with a vast array of hormonal conditions and helping them take control of their hormones and how they impact their daily life.

As women, we naturally cycle through different levels of hormones, but it is up to us to understand how we can naturally navigate that and handle the stressful shifts in our cycles and our lives that can cause hormonal imbalances to come to the surface. When you are able to focus on increasing hormonal support to balance your mood, energy and physical symptoms, you can create a more resilient mentality to your changing hormones.

Conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis and post-partum depression can all play a role in your ability to control your changing hormone levels, and Fiona is here to help you determine whether what you are experiencing is normal or a cause for concern. Learn about the role your gut plays when balancing estrogen and progesterone, what you should be looking out for when it comes to painful periods or drastic mood changes, and how to track your cycle to know if your body needs some extra help.

Fiona is breaking down the emotional states you can experience throughout your menstrual cycle so that you can get a grip on your hormonal issues and give yourself the love you deserve so that your body can heal optimally.

Do any of the symptoms Fiona touched on resonate with you? Share your hormone journey with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

How estrogen and progesterone impact your mood, appetite and more
Signs that you may be struggling with postpartum depression and sources of support
Clues that you should go see your doctor about possible endometriosis
Learn about the symptoms of hormone imbalance and how to tell if you need to get help
The best botanicals to help you manage jagged and moving hormones
Ways you can support teenage girls through puberty induced mood disorders

Quotes

“Trying to find out if there is something unusual that is happening with their hormones that is causing this, or is it just their brains response to the hormone shifts, which in that case, if it’s just the brains response, then I support the brain and the mood primarily.” (9:07)

“I always focus a lot on inflammation and I always focus a lot on the gut, because the gut is definitely the entry point to the immune system and our gut is something that we can really control and do so much to help.” (13:08)

“Once you figure out if that’s what it is, then you can start treating it, and people do get much, much better with treatment for this condition.” (14:27)

“Help is available, it’s okay, and it’s good to reach out for help because so much can be done for postpartum depression.” (24:30)

“I just want to make their brain more resilient to those stressors, and give them the tools, lifestyle tools, meditation, prayer, whatever works for this person to connect to those deeper parts of themselves that strengthens their resiliency and their connection.” (38:36)

Links

White Lotus Integrative Medicine

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072: Setting Boundaries to Improve Personal & Business Relationships w/ Erin Matlock Oct 17, 2019

Boundaries are a tricky subject for many of us, including yours truly. Setting them, keeping them and the implications on our health and wellbeing when we ignore our boundaries is something that many of us don't explore enough, which is exactly the focus of this episode.

Erin Matlock is a speaker, coach, and entrepreneur who is passionate about suicide prevention and helping people understand the role they play in creating chaos in their own life. Boundaries can be everything from your tone of voice to your posture or your silence, and it is only by understanding your boundaries that you can start to set them from a place of confidence instead of insecurity.

Communication and clarity are key when setting boundaries, and it takes a willingness to get through the discomfort of knowing someone may not like you to protect the standards of your own intuition. Instead of going back to a situation with liquid boundaries, learn how to set yourself up for success through realistic expectations and positive frequencies for a healthier mind.

Do you have a difficult time setting boundaries? Share your experience with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

How to take a look at the boundaries and expectations that surround your life
Tools to set yourself up for boundary-pushing from your clients and/or family
Explore the role of enabling when setting boundaries and in suicide prevention
Understanding your self-worth and your value to the world and to yourself
Ways to feel better by offering kindness and connection on a human level

Quotes

“When you are communicating yourself to someone, we have to stand up and understand that there is going to be pushback. The way I deal with that is I remove myself from the situation and I seek people who make me feel good.” (7:14)

“How you deal with it, how you feel about it, whether they meet the expectations or not, that is completely up to us.” (19:20)

“The thing is, in the end, each human being is going to make their decision.” (23:36)

“Ever since it happened to me it was my responsibility on how to heal it, my responsibility to get well, my responsibility to be in recovery which is where I am at today.” (28:09)

“We think about it as, how am I supposed to serve in this moment? And serving does not mean being liked.” (40:49)

Links

Worth It by Erin Matlock

Erin Matlock Website

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Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill by Udo Erasmus

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071: Life Loves You: Unblock Your Joy and Heal w/ Udo Erasmus Oct 10, 2019

Udo Erasmus is the legendary founder of Udo’s Choice supplement company, pioneer of flax seed oil, author and speaker who has inspired millions with his wisdom behind life's energy and every human's ability to be in harmony with nature and humanity.

After a chaotic outer life as a child and poisoning through pesticides, Udo turned inwards for something to depend on. What he found was unconditional love from inside himself, the ability to regenerate and heal, and the importance of bringing his awareness back to his consciousness.

Ultimately we come to this Earth for a specific time and only have a body for that time, so the best possible experience for a human being to have is to be fully present in all of their being and their surroundings, and not lost with ideas that interfere with fulfillment.

Unconditional love is the love that life has for the body and when you are able to be deliberate about cultivating the inner presence instead of living from one reaction to the other you can feel whole again from within yourself instead of looking for validation from the outside. Join in for this enlighting and inspiring conversation about the connection between love, healing, peace and rebuilding your body for a better future.

Are you ready to stop putting restrictions on your own joy and come back home to yourself? Share how Udo inspired you in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Why you need to be deliberate of cultivating inner presence and awareness
How to find wholeness and contentment through embracing the heartache
Tips to think in line with nature and increase your energy for optimal healing
Ways to optimize your senses and allow your body to regenerate your cells
Why you should stop asking for more and enjoy what the world has given you

Quotes

“You have always been loved by life no matter what your circumstances are on the outside, no matter what crazy situations you are in, life has always loved you unconditionally.” (11:00)

“When you live in line with nature and you’re nature, you are going to have the best possible health that is possible to have for your body.” (14:45)

“Peace is the foundation of everything, it's not one we create, its one that exists as the foundation of the universe as well as your body.” (21:08)

“All of the things we do on the outside is driven by wanting to feel whole again, but nothing on the outside makes you whole when the disconnect from wholeness is internal.” (29:11)

“I come not to judge, but to love. That's life’s message for every human being from inside each human being, the master called life, the master called love, that is the message for every human being, I love you unconditionally.” (45:31)

Links

Udo Erasmus Website

Udo’s Choice Website

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070: How To Thrive Despite Chronic Illness Naturally w/ Laura Neville Oct 03, 2019

Laura Neville is a licensed naturopathic physician who was days away from death at the age of seven from an autoimmune disease. Although conventional medicine is what kept her alive, Laura believes that naturopathic medicine is what truly made her well, and she has since become dedicated to sharing the naturopathic treasures she used to her heal herself with the world.

Everyone has the opportunity to heal without exception, and it is possible to change everything from your hormonal imbalances to fatigue in order to find a new zest for life. If you want to learn how to thrive despite your chronic illness, want to increase your energy or decrease your menopausal symptoms, Laura is here to help you embrace the warm hug of naturopathic medicine.

Your energy and vitality are the greatest currency you have in this life, so why not make the most of it? When you are able to put yourself first physically, mentally and emotionally, you can create the reality for yourself that you have always dreamed of.

How has naturopathic medicine assisted you in your journey to find healing and happiness? Share with us in the comments on the episode page!

In This Episode

Tips for thriving with a chronic illness and finding hope in naturopathic medicine
Managing and optimizing hormone imbalance by mastering your mindset
Learn how emotion stacking can impact your energy levels, hormones and more
Addressing the fears and main symptoms experienced by menopausal women
How to determine if bioidentical hormones are the right fit for you

Quotes

“The two biggest factors that I felt really improved my energy levels were hormone balance and managing my mind, I call that mind health, so now this is what I help other people do.” (5:21)

“Managing and optimizing hormone imbalance and managing my mind had the absolute biggest outcome out of anything I've tried, and I've tried everything, literally.” ( 10:19)

“I just love working with women on these things because as a naturopathic doctor we have such a vast array of tools.” (19:10)

“The longer that I am in clinical practice, the more I realize that healthy mind management and addressing the mind is absolutely key.” (24:49)

“Excitement about the future is not reserved for the young, I think somethings we forget that.” (27:30)

Links

Laura Neville Website

Get Boosted Here

Histamine Guide & Acronym Infographic

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069: From Hangry to Healthy; Balance Your Energy & Feel Amazing w/ Dr. Brooke Kalanick Sep 29, 2019

When we under nourish ourselves it can wreak havoc on our hormones, energy levels, and overall happiness, which is why it is so important to take a holistic approach to heal your entire body. This is the concept behind Dr. Brooke Kalanick’s new book, Hangry: 5 Simple Steps to Balance Your Hormones and Restore Your Joy.

We have all been hangry before, and Dr. Brooke has created a foolproof framework to help you get it all done while honoring yourself at the same time. A naturopathic and functional medicine doctor, Dr. Brooke works to help women reset their heads, hormones, and habits to feel at home in their bodies.

Dr. Brooke is here to provide golden nuggets of information and help you make time and space to be who you are. Learn about the hormone hierarchy, how you can empower yourself to feel better in as little as one hour, and specific tools that you can adopt into your total body healing process today.

The self-described ‘anti-guru’, Dr. Brooke is an advocate for taking care of yourself, being who you are, and finding little ways to love yourself. If you want to gain a clearer picture of what is going on with your hormones, how to tap into your bodily intuition or ways to create individualized care, Dr. Brooke is the expert for you.

How did Dr. Brookes's wisdom help you when navigating the overwhelming waters of hormone information? Share with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Learn to listen to your hormones and what your symptoms are trying to tell you
How to honor your hormone issues and work within the hormone hierarchy
What to do if you have inflammation that you cannot explain or fix
Specific pillars, habits, acronyms, and lifestyle hacks to start implementing today
Giving women permission to pay attention to their bodily intuition and awareness

Quotes

“There is no shortage of information, but there is a whole lot more confusion and overwhelm probably in a lot of ways than there was before.” (8:10)

“We are so worried about what everybody thinks, we overextend ourselves, we are always worried about how that will make us look if we say ‘no’ to somebody, and we need to get better at all of that because otherwise, we are creating a whole lot of stress, cortisol release, inflammation, all of it.” (13:31)

“We’re the anti-gurus, we are so imperfect, we are so right there with the women who listen to us, we are kind of right there with you. We had to choose our health, our families, our marriages, and the other things that really matter above pushing this book out there, and that's okay.” (18:55)

“It's so worth it for you to feel like ‘I can just listen to myself and honor what works for me’, and not get so caught up in what's working for someone else, or again what may be very well based in good science, it just doesn't land well for you with your goals, your hormone imbalances and your particular set of stuff right now.” (26:15)

“I think as women we often want to go back to ‘well that worked really well for me last time’. And then we try it and it doesn't work so well for us this time because we are in a different place right now. Hormones change and we got to be able to roll with that.” (38:30)

Links

The Sarah and Dr. Brooke Show

Hangry Book by Sarah Fragoso and Dr. Brooke Kalanick

Better by Dr. Brooke Website

Own Your Self by Kelly Brogan

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068: Own Your Self - The Surprising Path To Heal Depression, Anxiety Without Pharmaceuticals w/ Kelly Brogan, M.D. Sep 26, 2019

Holistic women’s health psychiatrist, New York Times Bestselling author and integrative therapist, Kelly Brogan, M.D., knows what it takes to overcome psychiatric symptoms and conditions. Kelly embraces a root-cause approach to psychiatric illness and helps her patients get out of the zombie-like state caused by pharmaceuticals and start finding hope and possibility through personal truths.

Emotions, physical and chemical imbalance, nutrition, stress and more can all play a role in how your mind is functioning and how you make cognitive and behavioral decisions. When you are able to find a portal to your own personal power through natural ways of healing instead of pharmaceuticals, you can create new norms for your life or those you love.

There is a much bigger version of the story than what conventional medicine leads you to believe, and it is only by being honest with the parts of yourself that you are scared to interact with that you can become aware of the mask you are wearing.

How have psychiatric conditions, pharmaceuticals or conventional medicine played a role in your journey? Share your story with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Why you should stop believing that allopathic medicine is your only option
Learn what it is like to leave consensus medicine and challenge the gold standard
Understanding the toxic burden put on your system from synthetic chemicals
How to operationalize environmental exposures and align them with your truths
The 5 common and reversible physical drivers of so-called mental illness

Quotes

“As Robert Frost said, ‘the only way out is through’. But we need to help each other in that process, we need to normalize that process because that’s how we create a container where we can make a crucible in which to alchemize this pain and trauma.” (6:10)

“Vulnerability in this process is going to be the source of your power because there is no controlling it.” (17:58)

“There was a before and after in my clinical practice, where I now am able to taper individuals in the space of months what took years before.” (25:09)

“If that's all it takes, what parent wouldn't want to try that, especially in today's age where it is so easy?” (32:42)

“The only thing that I could do, literally to help save her life is to show her love. Like real love, not like doctor love.” (36:28)

Links

Kelly Brogan, M.D. Website

The Love Is Medicine Project

What Love Is and What It Could Be by Carrie Jenkins

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067: What is Love? Social Constructs, Biology, and Pure Magic w/ Carrie Jenkins Sep 19, 2019

When it comes to love, the majority of us simultaneously feel as though we are experts and have no idea what we are doing. Carrie Jenkins is a writer and philosophy professor who explores the philosophy behind love and the impact of socially constructed romantic love.

Love is a subjective experience, and it is only by combining the theories of love as biology, phenomenology, chemistry, and magic that we can begin to piece together the puzzle of this conscious experience. Instead of thinking of love as a winning or losing game, or something that you are failing at, Carrie argues that love is a deliberate act that anyone can be a part of.

Instead of putting the fairytale of romantic love on a pedestal, Carrie works to open up the guidelines in which we treat love in all realms of our lives. By putting the same status on other relationships in our lives, not just that of romance, you can separate the connection between romance and attachment to find the version of love that best suits you right now.

Combining science and philosophy to find the answers to the questions not fully understandable to us yet, Carrie is shining a light on the power of love and why you should stop romanticizing romance. How has the social construct around love and romance impacted your relationship with yourself and others? Share with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Explore the social construct of romantic love and the status it holds in society
Decipher the biological, chemical, social and magical aspects of love
How to take control of your emotional life and be intentional with your relationships
Tips to dismiss the romanticized fairytale of love and find what works for you
Evaluate the origins of the word romance and its social implications

Quotes

“Were all in the same boat in this, nobody has a pact definition of love, and I am actually quite suspicious of people who say that they do.” (4:22)

“Just because there are hormones, it doesn't mean there isn't a conscious experience here. Someone living through the things. The real trick is not to try to choose between those, but to see how they could both be true at the same time. Then well really understand it.” (10:41)

“The problem with the romantic bit of romantic love is that we put that one kind of great life on a pedestal. And we said ‘that's the really good life, and everything else is at best a kind of approximation, and if you don't measure up to the idea, maybe you did your best or you kind of failed’.” (16:47)

“At some point, we have to start asking the question, am I really doing something wrong? Or is the message wrong or just not right for me?” (19:43)

“Reality never looks like the fairy story, never has and never will, and yet we all hold ourselves to that as an ideal.” (25:02)

“There are so many ways that the story can go, it's not fair on us that we only tell ourselves the one story, there are so many good stories.” (35:03)

Links

Carrie Jenkins Website

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066: The Power Of Sleep & How To Conquer It w/ Dr. John Neustadt Sep 12, 2019

Sleep issues are common, they are everywhere, and almost every single person will face sleep challenges at some point in their life. This is why it is important to be aware of these issues, which is what Dr. John Neustadt is here to talk with us about today.

A real expert in sleep, voted the best doctor among all physicians in the Best of Bozeman survey, having published over 100 research reviews and known as a top 10 cited author by Elsevier, John is the go-to doctor for all things sleep and its important role in healing.

John is here to shine a light on common sleep disorders such as transient insomnia, restless leg syndrome and sleep apnea, distinguish between quality versus quantity of sleep, and provide natural ways to support yourself falling asleep or staying asleep. Find out how much sleep you really need, how to avoid social jet lag and the number one determinant of good sleep.

Sleep is a major player in our health, well being, hormonal function, and everything in between. It is only by understanding the right questions to ask around sleep, medications and their risks, and your own unique sleep architecture that you can learn how to advocate for yourself and start sleeping the way your body and mind deserves.

Are you ready to stop putting blocks in front of your own healing and start sleeping better? Share your sleep struggles with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Natural ways you can fall asleep faster and get more restful sleep
Why your pharmacist should be an important part of your health team
Ways to help yourself promote your bodies natural sleep rhythms without medication
The role dreaming plays in your health and reflecting on your inner struggles
Why you need to stop ‘should-ing’ all over yourself and make your room a tech-free zone

Quotes

“The research is very clear that the average number of sleep we should be getting is eight hours a night. Unfortunately what has happened is the number of hours of sleep people are getting per night has been steadily declining by about 20% of the last century.” (4:33)

“A lot of people I think view working hard and playing hard and not getting a full night's sleep as sort of a badge of honor. I actually take the opposite view. It is not actually work ethic when it starts to interfere with our health, when it starts to cause not only physical disease but emotional stress and psychological problems, the list goes on and on.” (5:13)

“You are ultimately who is in charge, you are the boss, we work for you. You need to make sure that you are getting the service that is important to you, you are getting the information that is important to you, you're getting what you need.” (19:17)

“I think dreaming gives us an opportunity to reflect and if we are having uneasy dreams, if we are having dreams that are disconcerting, that is our mind and our body struggling withs something, something is not right.” (31:42)

“If I were only to focus on [biochemistry] I would really be doing a disservice to my mentors, to my training, to the memory of naturopathic physicians who came before me who were integral in having this profession and keeping this medicine alive.” (42:55)

Links

NBI Health Website

TAP Integrative Website

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065: How To Heal Physical Symptoms Using The Power Of The Mind & Emotions w/ Dr. Brandy Gillmore Sep 05, 2019

After seven years of suffering from chronic nerve pain that left her bedridden, Dr. Brandy Gillmore decided to stop listening to the doctors saying ‘there was nothing that could be done’ and take her healing measures into her own hands. Fascinated by the power of placebo, and eventually finding true physical healing through mental stimulation, Dr. Gillmore has been on the path to sharing this knowledge with others ever since.

We all know that emotions can influence the physical body, like when you are scared to death or too anxious to talk, but Dr. Gillmore has taken this phenomenon and harnessed it into the ability to heal your physical symptoms using only the power of your mind and emotions.

Like any problem she experienced in network engineering, Dr. Gillmore decided to break her problems down into their simplest forms and find powerful yet easy ways to help the body solely with the power of the mind. When you are able to release your chronic pain through means of the mind, you can stop blocking love and start embracing it.

If you are looking to find positive energy but don’t know where to start, are hoping to create a better vision of your life or want to address the physical pain that your mental blocks are causing you, Dr. Gillmore is the expert for you.

How do your emotions and mental chatter influence your physical body and any symptoms that come along with it? Share where you are at on your journey in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Examine which emotions are impacting your physical body and how to change them
Gain a new perspective on how to work with your mind to find total body healing
Exploring the power of placebo and why it works when it works
Simple things you can do to get out of the emotions that you need to change
Understanding what makes your body work in order to get consistent results

Quotes

“It was a known fact that a certain percentage of people could get better from just the placebo. And so that’s what opened my entire journey of self-healing and healing with the mind.” (7:07)

“It didn’t make sense to me that logically we could see that emotions could impact us to the point of death, and it was nowhere in our health system. And not only that, but that 8 emotions could impact the physical body and the rest of them didn’t do anything. That didn’t make sense either so that’s the path I started going down.” (15:29)

“I started taking people who were in chronic pain, and showing them how to release the chronic pain in minutes using just their mind, so they could actually see the results.” (22:09)

“When we let go of hurt, of negativity, of all this stuff, not only do we feel better and happier, but the way it attracts changes in our life is truly incredible.” (32:52)

“A plant needs food, where you give it fertilizer, it needs water, and it needs the sun, which is energy. And we as human beings, we need food and we need water and we need love.” (41:30)

Links

Brandy Gillmore Website

Get 10% Off Your Wholetones 2Sleep Order Here

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064: Music as Medicine: Healing Frequencies w/ Michael Tyrrell Aug 29, 2019

Harmonic frequency impacts everything from how light, color, sound, hue, thought, word, music, and intention vibrate. It is part of the world around us, yet so many of us do not understand the powerful impact that frequency has on our daily lives.

After a life-changing trip to Jerusalem, Michael Tyrrell was confronted with his true calling in life and has since created Wholetones, to express the healing ability of sound by the way of music. Michael believes that his contribution to the optimum life ‘toolbox’ is mixing music with frequencies to help make peoples lives better while getting them to relax, eat, sleep and stop getting so stressed out.

Join us as we explore the important tool from nature that is music and tonal vibrations to understand the power of frequency. Michael is here to help you embrace the spontaneous and get out of God’s way so that you can improve your intracellular and intercellular communication and vibration.

What role does sound, vibration and frequency play in your life? What new ways of understanding these modalities did you learn on this episode? Share with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

How to harness the healing power of music to benefit for your sleep
Learn why sound is one of the financially cheapest forms of natural medicine
The difference between 440-hertz, 444-hertz and 528-hertz reactions
Embracing the simple and unpremeditated ways you can find your destiny
Ways you can make history by drawing attention to the needs of the planet

Quotes

“Some of the greatest discoveries in mankind, some of the greatest discoveries in your life, came by subtraction. It wasn't something that was lucid or something that you had premeditated, it was a question that you asked and it became the prooftext for the future endeavors of your life.” (8:07)

“Inharmonic work, when you apply any frequency to the skin of Pythagoras, the ones that are really powerful and actually have a pension for working with the body on a cellular level, all aff up to 3, 6 or 9 and they are all interrelated by harmonic frequency.” (21:01)

“Frequency is everything. It is every thought that you are thinking, every word that you are speaking, the intention behind the words and thoughts that you manifest.” (25:06)

“If you're not sleeping, you cant heal, there is no sleep bank and no way to make up for lost sleep, you just have to pray that you do it the next night.” (37:10)

“I am so thankful that I spent the money because now we have clinical proof that Wholetones 2Sleep can help the average person sleep between 7-8 hours, go to sleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling awesome the next day.” (37:45)

Links

Wholetones Website

Michael Tyrrell Website

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063: Why Wellness Can Be A Family Affair w/ Katie Wells Aug 22, 2019

Moms are some of the busiest, most overwhelmed people on the planet, but they also have the ability to change a culture from the building blocks. As a mom of six with a background in journalism, Katie Wells realized the innate power moms have in the world and started on her journey to stop our kids from ever having to face the health challenges so prevalent in the world today.

Katie started her website, Wellness Mama, as a way to provide simple answers to helping families get healthier. An award-winning blogger, author, and podcaster, Katie is an expert in helping busy moms and families embrace the power of natural healing. If you are the caretaker of your family or looking for tips to get well on a budget, Katie is the lady for you.

We are on a mission to change the statistics, stop comparing ourselves to others and remove the guilt around parenting. When you are able to feel the fear and do it anyway, you can stop measuring yourself by your achievements and start embracing all of the things that make you.

Are you ready to start giving yourself some grace and in turn become a better parent? Share which of Katie’s tips were your favorite in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Free and natural ways to help you focus on what really matters in life
Learn how to move beyond failure and develop a tolerance for it
Why you need to give yourself grace and stop comparing yourself to others
Ways eating dinner together as a family can reduce your stress load
The importance of chipping away at your emotional walls to find happiness

Quotes

“I think it was just the contrast of holding this tiny baby, that I didn't even realize I could love someone so much, and reading all these statistics about what he was going to face… all of that just kind of lit this passion in me that I wanted to change that statistic.” (7:59)

“Really being kind of ruthless and honing down on what are the most important things in life, and starting with those, those things should hit the schedule first, not the ten million sports practices and all of the extracurricular activities and things we add on.” (16:42)

“I think some of our best lessons in life come from our failures, certainly that has been the case for me.” (22:28)

“I could have the perfect diet and do all the right things and check all of the boxes, but there was still this gigantic boulder blocking my path. Which was that I had all these emotions stuck and when you create walls, you can't go anywhere.” (25:21)

“To me, it is that ripple effect, that we can create through those little tiny things of actually just truly loving someone, including ourselves, without expectation or qualification, and just like exuding that, the number of ripples that has in the world I think is astounding.” (39:57)

Links

Wellness Mama Website

Wellness Mama Podcast

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062: How To Find A Community That Will Help You Thrive w/ Michelle Peris Aug 15, 2019

The aspect of community has been wildly overlooked as an essential human need that is integral to our health. Michelle Peris is a naturopathic doctor, community builder and women's empowerment advocate who found true belonging in the naturopathic medicine realm and now works to share the healing powers of community with others.

Feeling disconnected, lonely or stressed is proven to increase your risk of disease, impacting everything from your hormones to mental health. This is why Michelle is passionate about sharing the common stories of the human experience to help people on their healing journey.

By creating a community focused on safety and the wellness process, Michelle helps her tribe satisfy their needs for a community so they can start taking steps to evolve. If you are looking to build up your intuition, get yourself out of a rut or find a new way to challenge the status quo, Michelle is here to provide simple ways for you to find your community.

In what ways has your life been enhanced from being part of a community? Share your story with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

What to do when you feel loneliness even when surrounded by people
How creating a collective sense of safety positively impacts your brain chemistry
Brave acts of self-care that you can do to connect with your community
Ways to calm your nervous system and evoke a new sense of change
Tips to get out of your burnout and find the energy to connect with others

Quotes

“There are so many avenues to healing that are so within our reach that it can have a huge impact on our health.” (9:42)

“The contagion of Rebel Tribe is bravery, and it is so beautiful to witness, but it takes time, but it is a beautiful phenomenon.” (25:25)

“I think right now its a bit rebellious to be connected and to be kind and be vibing at a new level. Because I think if our innate instincts are if we are lonely, that's not the way we see things.” (30:34)

“Love and connection are essential and they are sources of medicine to help us thrive in our health, and they are things we can lean on if we don't have access to anything else.” (40:12)

Links

The Poppy Clinic

Rebel Health Community Health Initiative

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061: How To Safely Detox From Harmful Toxins & Heavy Metals w/ Wendy Myers Aug 08, 2019

We all know that there are harmful toxins out there, such as pesticides and heavy metals, that can seem impossible to avoid. But did you know that these toxins may be playing a role in how your body thinks and relates to itself? Wendy Myers knows first hand the struggles of toxins and heavy metals and has created the Myers Detox website and protocol to help others heal from these silent intruders.

Toxins could be having an effect on your mind and body, impacting everything from your hormones to fertility and energy levels. Wendy is here today to talk you through the correct steps of detoxing, something many people do incorrectly and explain why detoxing can be a game-changer for your health routine.

Detoxing is not just a buzzword, it can help you live a long and disease-free life when you know how to embrace the phases properly. If you want to get started on the detoxification process but need help navigating the testing, emotional trauma, supplementing and detox protocols, this episode can help shine a light and set you up on the path for detox success.

Are you ready to start reducing your toxic exposure and incorporate detoxing into your health routine? Share what steps you are taking to live a cleaner life in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Common mistakes that many people make while detoxing and how to avoid them
The simplest and most cost-effective way to detox your body and home
Learn which specific metals create specific hormonal and physical symptoms
How to identify your energetic blocks and promote communication within your body
Simple tips to start detoxing today and increase your ability to have lasting energy

Quotes

“I founded Myers Detox.com to tell other people about the importance of adding a detox to your health routine.” (7:10)

“You name it, there's a symptom or a health issue that most people are experiencing from the heavy metals they have in their body.” (16:05)

“It's very easy to just kill yourself and get very very paranoid over every tiny little thing, but Rome wasn't built in a day. You just have to go through one aspect of your home, one section of your makeup bag at a time.” (31:01)

“No matter what you do or how healthy you eat, you will have metals in your body and you want to find out what those are and get on a plan to remove them.” (36:41)

Links

Detox Your Home Checklist

Myers Detox Website

Limitless Energy by Wendy Myers

The Myers Detox Podcast

Supercharged Podcast

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060: Finding Your Grit: How To Persevere When It Gets Hard w/ Razi Berry Aug 04, 2019

What is grit? When we think of the traits associated with grit we also thing of perseverance and determination and someone who won't give up. While grit has many definitions, only you have the knowledge to answer for yourself whether you should give up or keep going.

It is only by listening to the messages that your body is sending you that you can know when you should use your grittiness to find sustained attention and focus. By ignoring the distractions of goals that conflict with your long term objectives, fostering your grit and improving your attention span, you can find rewards in the act of pushing forward instead of giving up.

How do you foster grit? Does it play an active role in how you push through obstacles in your life? Share your thoughts with me in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Understanding the positive and negative connotations associated with grit
Why those with grit are often more successful than their counterparts
How to ensure your children grow up as gritty as previous generations
Ways to harness your inner knowing and listen to the messages from your body
Learn why grit can be a positive aspect when struggling with chronic medical conditions

Quotes

“There was a doubt I had in their opinion of my body, even when their educated voices reverberated in my eardrums, there was something that resonated within me that said they were wrong. I knew better.” (3:16)

“I believe that grit is actually a choice. Things are always going to try to take us off our path, but grit is just moving forward, keeping on.” (9:53)

“For me, the key here is to really listen in to my intuition. That answer is always inside. We know which battles are worth fighting and which battles we need and should attempt to win.” (13:53)

Links

The Wahls Protocol by Dr. Terry Wahls

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059: Healing from Multiple Sclerosis w/ Dr. Terry Wahls Aug 01, 2019

Dr. Terry Wahls did what many doctors said was impossible, she healed herself from advance Multiple Sclerosis (MS). A clinical professor of medicine who preaches the importance of paleo principles and functional medicine, Dr. Wahls created The Wahls Protocol during her own health journey and has since become fully committed to sharing this information with others.

We all know that diet and lifestyle impact our health, but Dr. Wahls is the epitome of hope and is here to change the way you think about disease and health. By implementing a therapeutic diet and lifestyle into your life, you can reverse the symptoms of your chronic illness and stop your autoimmune disease in its tracks.

Our health is directly related to our self-correcting biochemistry and physiology, and it is only by deepening your understanding of the role of nutrition that you can improve your body's ability to participate in the chemistry of life.

If you want to increase your nervous system and brain plasticity while using diet and lifestyle to treat autoimmune symptoms, Dr. Wahls has the information you need to succeed.

Have you used therapeutic diet and lifestyle practices to slow or stop the progression of your chronic illness? Share your results with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

How diet and lifestyle can impact symptoms in MS and other autoimmune diseases
The single most powerful intervention you can use to lower any disease process
Why you should be constructing your diet around your mitochondria
Simple supplements to detox your diet and cleanse your body
Ways to minimize your prescription medications and eat organic on a budget

Quotes

“That's when I understood that the conventional understanding of progressive MS is incomplete. That I was recovering, and who knew how much recovery might be possible?“ (10:54)

“Its the same disease whatever your autoimmune problem is. Its the same disease whatever your mental health and the neurologic problem is. It is incorrectly formed biochemistry, cellular physiology, often because we have been poising ourselves with these compounds that interfere with how our cells can do the chemistry of life.” (17:33)

“A recipe is merely a suggestion, its no big deal if you are missing the ingredients, it's just something to start with.” (29:46)

“I ended up having to make a decision. Was I going to spend more of my time teaching the rest of the world how to do this? Which meant I would have to leave the BA. So I did leave the BA so I can spend more time traveling the world and teaching the world how to use these concepts .” (32:43)

Links

Dr. Terry Wahls Website

Cooking for Life by Dr. Terry Wahls

The Wahls Protocol Seminar & Retreat

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058: The Transformative Powers Of Cannabis w/ Dr. Jake Felice Jul 28, 2019

Did you know there are more types of cannabis out there than there are types of dogs? And just like a dog, it can take lots of research and trials before finding the right fit for your family. Dr. Jake Felice is here to help assist you on your journey as he explains the transformative powers of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and the healing nature of plant medicine.

Cannabis as a medicinal natural treatment has exploded within the last few years, with the discovery that our ECS plays a role in every aspect of our lives and our cells. Endocannabinoids use a body-wide systemic network and impact everything from your toes to your brain, so it is important to learn how they can help you take better care of yourself and your family.

If you are curious about the methods of delivery of cannabis such as topicals, edibles and vaping, want to learn more about the benefits of growing your own medicine, or dive into the scientific studies that are providing the effectiveness of this plant, this episode is for you.

Work to break the stigma around cannabis and learn the powerful medicinal benefits around this wonderful plant by educating yourself with Dr. Felice. A passionate educator who works to help others understand plant medicine, Dr. Felice exposes the truth behind this popular remedy.

What role does cannabis play in your life and path towards true healing? Share with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Understanding the difference between THC and CBD cannabis
Exploring the methods of delivery and what could be right for you
Learn how cannabis can help chronic diseases and health issues
Ways to use cannabis to become more compatible with your environment
Discover the dose-response curve, entourage effect, budtenders and more

Quotes

“All of these systems that the body uses to keep life going and keep them in check, run on the [enodcannabinoid] system.” (17:24)

“Now with the endocannabinoid system we are getting some really good hard data, not only just in cells, but in cell tissue studies, animal studies and now in humans, that the entourage effect is real.” (30:07)

“It is a wonderfully empowering thing to make your own medicine, but to grow your own medicine and then make that into your own medicine that you can use or even give to a friend or a loved one, its botanical medicine.” (43:54)

“It benefits both sides of the equation. It benefits the health side of the equation, it benefits the disease side of the equation, and it can go both ways on that. Meaning that you can lose your health if the ECS is compromised but you can restore the endocannabinoid system and get it back.” (50:38)

Links

Dr. Jake Felice Website

Manitoba Harvest

Hilary Jacobs Hendel Website

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057: The Change Triangle: Emotions as the Doorway to Healing Anxiety and Depression w/ Hilary Jacobs Hendel Jul 25, 2019

Hilary Jacobs Hendel is a licensed social worker, author of the critically acclaimed and two-time award-winning book, It’s Not Always Depression, she is a certified psychoanalyst and AEDP psychotherapist and supervisor, has published articles in The New York Times, TIME, and Oprah, and also consulted on the psychological development of characters on AMC’s Mad Men.

It is true that we really think with our whole bodies, which is why it is important to equip yourself with the skills and knowledge necessary to calm and regulate your nervous system, resist from acting on impulses and minimize your shame.

Hilary has created The Change Triangle framework to help others understand the shift between our core emotions and defense mechanisms and learn how to master an emotion for good. By understanding how The Change Triangle works to validate a feeling, and figuring out how to channel that emotion into something helpful, you can get to the state of the open-hearted self.

Our body is wired with emotions from the get-go, and it is only by tuning into the sensations within yourself that you can understand your impulses, embrace your core emotions and channel them through emotionally mature realms of possibility.

Are you ready to take control of your emotions and embrace the open-hearted self? Share what steps you are taking with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Understanding in a nutshell what it means to experience an emotion
Self-help tools to be less frightened and overwhelmed by your emotions
How to turn your attention into the body to notice a physical sensation
Embracing the open-hearted self and ways to demystify your emotions
Mindfulness practices to stop acting on your impulse and create space

Quotes

“What we now have is too much shame, that is constricting us too much and not allowing our true authentic selves and our emotions to flow. And that's where the problem happens.” (23:24)

“Part of the ways that I think we can all grow is to find our pockets of shame… to kind of know your vulnerability there and decide whether you want to work on it and kind of share it and talk about it so that it becomes less toxic and less constricting.” (24:46)

“If children were learning this and young adults, and we were sort of minimizing the trauma, minimizing anxiety, minimizing guilt and shame, we are all going to feel much calmer and confident and able to meet the challenges of life.” (33:24)

“With a little bit of education, we can reverse the trajectory of burying emotions, to living more authentically knowing what we are feeling and how to communicate that.” (46:52)

Links

It's Not Always Depression by Hilary Jacobs Hendel

Why Did I Do That? Blog Post

LIM 052: Dr. Rupert Sheldrake

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056: Three Types of Intuition w/ Razi Berry Jul 21, 2019

Ever since I began publishing natural medicine case studies I have become aware that the most common illnesses found in our modern society are as a result of lifestyle. The easiest way to get back into the awareness of your body’s signals and avoid these diseases is by strengthening your intuition.

Intuition or intuitive perception is something that we all take part in, but those in a cohesive state with emotional awareness tend to be able to tap into their intuition with greater ease. Intuition takes place on an emotional, cellular and physiological level and can make a big difference in your life when you know how to utilize it.

Join me to learn how you can access the knowledge underneath your consciousness to flex your intuition muscle and take part in your own unique innate intuitive perception.

Do you feel connected to your intuition, or have you let your inner voice get lost in the crowd? Share with me in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Signs that you may have a strong intuitive perception and how to harness that
Understanding the cellular electrophysiological metabolism happening inside of you
The differences between implicit intuition, energetic sensitivity, and non-local intuition
How EEG scanning can predict event-related potential and intuitive perception
Finding the links between emotional awareness, cohesiveness and emotional gravity

Quotes

“Most of our distress, unhappiness, and disease comes from our inability to really listen to our bodies messages.” (1:46)

“Intuition is something that can make a big difference in your life if you really focus in on it, intuition is something that we all have the ability to do and it impacts many aspects of life.” (5:04)

“Although the human mind and the human brain and the human heart are designed to allow for the possibility of experiencing intuition, people who are in a more cohesive state are able to experience intuition a little easier.” (15:33)

Links

Dr. Javier Palacios Website

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055: Wisdom of the Ancients for Modern Healing w/ Dr. Javier Palacios Jul 18, 2019

Dr. Javier Palacios is a naturopathic physician who focuses on craniosacral and botanical medicine to address the ways our bodies tell us they need attention, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Dr. Palacious works to balance his patient's body, mind, and vitality through ancient ways of healing and self-awareness practices.

Today Dr. Palacios is here to reintroduce us to the ancient healing ways of our ancestors and help us create harmony between our outside environments and the person within. Dr. Palacious believes that by embracing experiential self-awareness you can begin to seek answers from within yourself instead of seeking external validation.

Learn how our modern lifestyles are impacting our abilities to heal, the ancient reason behind springtime allergies, the importance of being healed as a person rather than an object, and much more as we dive into the wisdom of the ancients.

Is it time for you to shed your modern distractions and tap into the inner knowledge you have had all along? Share what you loved most about Dr. Palacious’s energy in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Ways that you can become more self-aware and listen from within
Practices to help you get back into sync with the cycles of nature
Using the seasons to develop self-awareness into how our bodies respond
Embracing a new form of meditation that enhances self-awareness
Understanding how the ancients embraced healing versus how we see it now

Quotes

“You can not intellectualize states of being, you have to be what you show, you have to be the message. And then others will understand it without a single word.” (7:25)

“The questions do come, it is just a matter of listening, and the more silent you are the more you will be able to listen.” (11:36)

“That is something that every good doctor knows, he looks at the patient and he sees where he's sick.” (27:41)

“Breathe, remember yourself, practice the self-awareness techniques whenever you are feeling more of the chaos coming back. Because it does happen, kind of like an addiction happens.” (34:06)

Links

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LIM 045: How Hope Can Heal You w/ Razi Berry

The Essential Doc Website

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054: How To Use Essential Oils To Cure Yourself & Your Family w/ Dr. Andrea Greiner Jul 14, 2019

Essential oils have so many wonderful properties, and they can even be used to heal your child’s symptoms. Natural solutions such as essential oils diminish the need for antibiotics and can help your entire family feel better naturally and effectively. Dr. Andrea Greiner uses essential oil homeopathy on both of her children and has seen first hand the incredible results that can arise from treating both children and adults with oils.

If you are curious about diving into the world of essential oils or need help deciding on what oil is right for what symptom, Andrea is here to provide the perfect guideline for you. Learn which oils are best for headaches, sore throats, earaches, eczema and more, plus ways to ensure that everything you are using is kid-friendly.

There are tons of ways to create natural healing solutions for you and your family, and it starts with essential oils. When you are able to embrace this intrinsic healing relationship we have with plants you can make all of the available modalities of naturopathic medicine work best for you.

What are some of your favorite essential oils to use with your kiddo’s or on your own? Share in the comments on the episode page!

In This Episode

The best reasons to use essential oils with your kids at home
Reliving the historical purposes and extraction methods of oils
How to easily integrate oils in your child’s bathroom and sleep routine
Ways to increase the effects of your oils and make them last longer
The importance of finding the triggering patterns of your child's symptoms

Quotes

“Its such an intricate relationship between nature and healing and the deeper parts of ourselves. And these plants provide this deeper connection.” (4:38)

“When we put something on our skin, the essential oil gets through our entire body in 20 minutes. So it is still having a very lasting effect.” (18:05)

“If we can really support their immune system and the drainage of the ear and taking out dairy and a few other triggers, we can absolutely treat the kiddos bodies with fewer antibiotics.” (26:03)

“I really love teaching people how to implement these natural solutions for themselves and their kiddos and sharing that healing to bring more light into your life.” (38:58)

Links

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The Beautiful No by Sheri Salata

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053: The Beautiful No w/ Sheri Salata Jul 11, 2019

Sheri Salata landed a ‘dream job’ at the Oprah Winfrey Network at age 35 and went on to become the co-president of the network and president of Harpo Productions. At 56, Sheri looked around and realized that while she had a dream career, she did not have a dream life. Instead of becoming defeated by this realization, Sheri decided to make her own life full though creativity and perseverance.

In her new book, The Beautiful No, Sheri recounts how you can turn some of the most disappointing moments of your life into opportunities through mindset and the stories you tell yourself. By activating the muscle you use to dream, you can start to create a new vision of your life that is unique just to you.

It is never too late to be creating the life of your dreams, and if you don't do it now, when will you? Sheri is an inspirational beacon of light that is here to tell you that you are not alone and everything will be okay.

Are you ready to start a new vibrational path of possibility and stop feeding yourself negativity and disappointment? Share what you loved most about Sheri’s story in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Looking at the stories we are feeding ourselves and the role they play in our truth
Why you should stop paying attention to other peoples business and focus on you
How to infuse your dreams with tenderness and enthusiasm instead of regret
The importance of becoming aligned with your own soul and the Universe’s magic
Learn how to collapse the time between the disappointment of a no and the true gift realization

Quotes

“All of a sudden I found myself at 56 and I thought ‘wow, I have manifested this amazing dream come true career, but I haven't created or manifested a dream come true life’.” (5:15)

“There should be nobody on the planet that treasures every bit of you unconditionally more than you.” (19:35)

“The truth is, life is much more fun when you are fully engaged. When you believe anything is possible and you believe that you are supposed to live the life of your dreams, it's just more fun!” (33:45)

“Just at that moment, say ‘okay, here is my beautiful no, and I am really looking forward to seeing why it is so gorgeous’.” (38:45)

Links

The Pillar Life Website

The Sheri + Nancy Show

Science and Spiritual Practices by Rupert Sheldrake

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052: Science and Spirituality w/ Dr. Rupert Sheldrake Jul 07, 2019

Dr. Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist, author of 85 scientific papers and 12 books. He is most well known for his hypothesis on morphic resonance and his work studying plants and morphogenesis. Dr. Sheldrake works to bridge the gap between our consciousness and the vital force of the Earth through his experiments and research and is here today to discuss how we can use morphic resonance, epigenetics, and spirituality to better understand our own actions.

Join us as we discover the role morphogenetic fields play in how plants develop, ways that morphic resonance creates a collective shared memory that can be inherited across time and space, and how to better connect with the world around you through nature.

Learn why Dr. Sheldrake views sports as a spiritual experience, understand the role near-death experiences and telepathy play in your consciousness, and ways to break free from your mundane patterns to feel part of something greater than yourself.

The known fields of physics are intrinsically holistic and by understanding our ability to harness morphic resonance and morphogenesis you can become truly in touch with your higher self. What did you learn from Dr. Sheldrake on this episode? Share with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Explore the role morphic resonance, genes, and epigenetics play in inheritance
How to use spirtuality and spontaneous experience to lead you to go beyond
Understanding how traits and experiences can be inherited intergenerationally
Ways to sequence your genomes to determine inherited traits and instincts
Observing the roles biology and spirituality play in phantom limbs, fasting and more

Quotes

“This was a convergence of the scientific side of my life and the spiritual practice side of my life, and it seems to make such good sense to bring these together.” (6:57)

“In a building, you have bricks and cement and mortar and other building materials. Those are all very necessary, but the way they are arranged depends on the architect's plan. And that is more what the morphogenetic fields do.” (11:00)

“Morphic resonance and genes and epigenetics all play a part in inheritance. And you need all three for an inheritance to work properly.” (22:42)

“The field of consciousness is really a field of possibility. And consciousness is about a choice between possibilities.” (29:33)

“In certain kinds of spiritual state, we feel that sense of being part of a far vastly greater consciousness than our own. And that is the basis of mystical experiences, or what I call ways to go beyond.” (42:41)

Links

Rupert Sheldrake Website

Ways to Go Beyond and Why They Work by Rupert Sheldrake

Dr. Sheldrake's Upcoming Appearances

Overcoming Overwhelm Free Sample Chapter

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051: Overwhelm: How To Conquer It & Live Tranquilly w/ Dr. Samantha Brody Jul 04, 2019

Feeling overwhelmed is not a state of consciousness that you should be in for long. The feeling of overwhelm is really the result of the accumulation of stress in our lives and is what Dr. Samantha Brody is passionate about curing. A naturopathic practitioner and acupuncturist, Dr. Samanatha works to transform the lives of her clients through innovative personalized approaches that create room in your life for the unexpected.

Dr. Samantha is all about thinking outside the box when it comes to things you can't control. By identifying your core values, Dr. Samantha believes that you can find a type of self-care that works for you and eliminates your overwhelm. Learn how to discover what is most important for you, steps to overcome your overwhelm in the moment, and ways to shape your life to support your own values and needs.

Through understanding the common patterns that tend to overwhelm women, and shifting your mindset to view self-care as a long term commitment that needs to align with your core values, you can stop letting the feeling over overwhelm control you. Life is about finding joy and with the help of Dr. Samantha you can get back to a place of tranquility.

How do you handle overwhelm? Share your strategies with us in the comments on the episode page!

In This Episode

How to identify what in your life is causing your overwhelm and change it
Tips to handle overwhelm depending on the season of your life
Addressing the ‘busy culture’ and perfectionism mindset pushed by society
Honoring who you truly are and not what modern culture pushes you to be doing
Understanding the physical symptoms that can result from too much overwhelm

Quotes

“There are always things that are going to impact us. And the more we are able to dismantle or take out those things that we identify as being within our control, small things or bigger things, we are able to make more room for the inevitable.” (6:59)

“Any symptom we have, any ill health we have, any imbalance we have, has an aspect of overwhelm to it. Because if the stress is more than our bodies, minds, and spirits can handle, that's how we experience overwhelm.” (13:08)

“Overwhelm often manifests into physical symptoms and when we are able to pick that apart we allow room to get better, we allow room to create health and not just tolerate illness and imbalance.” (26:24)

“The thing you are doing to take care of your overwhelm doesn't always need to be self-care and something that feels good. It's important to do those things also, but really looking at what is going to serve me the best big picture. And sometimes that is just getting sh*t done.” (39:06)

Links

Core Values Exercise

Dr. Samantha Website

Evergreen Natural Health Center

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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Website

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050: How To Defeat Self Sabotage & Eradicate Excuses w/ Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Jun 30, 2019

When working to heal your life with love, it is important to take care of all aspects of yourself, including your physical body. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine doctor who focuses on muscle centric medicine and is here today to help you level up your body and your mind.

Did you know that your skeletal muscle is the largest organ in the body, and can be the key to longevity and optimal health? Often as women, we are told to start small or are encouraged to try something else. Instead, Dr. Gabrielle works with her clients to push muscle as medicine to help you feel stronger physically, mentally and emotionally.

We are only as strong as our weakest link, and Dr. Gabrielle pushes a curriculum of eradicating your own excuses, checking in with your internal dialogue, and using resistance exercises and dietary protein to support healthy muscle growth. When you take responsibility for your own health you can create the perfect environment for you to heal.

If you are looking for a specific plan to help you build muscle, or want to change the way you relate to physical exercise, Dr. Gabrielle is the perfect woman to inspire you to take that next step. Stop enabling yourself and start becoming more capable with the tips from this episode.

Are you ready to create optimal body composition for yourself through muscle tissue, nutrition, and mindset? Share what inspired you most about Dr. Gabrielle's work in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Finding a new love for your body through physical and mental strength
How building and maintaining muscle can help you age gracefully
The profound importance of internal dialogue and the stories you tell yourself
Exploring your many options to increase the protein in your daily diet
How to manage your emotional experience and execute based on discipline

Quotes

“Physical strength requires mental strength. There is this concept of pushing through the resistance, we think of muscle as this organ of locomotion solely. But really it is this muscle that requires so much more.” (4:36)

“What I really want to identify in my patients is where they are weak. Where they are telling themselves stories, where they are self-sabotaging or defeating within themselves their internal dialogue.” (12:06)

“If I am teaching people about muscle and teaching people about wellness, it is of vital importance for me to be in alignment with what I am saying.” (21:01)

“It's the same four stories that you are probably playing over and over again. I would challenge you to make your new favorite sport catch and release.” (38:07)

Links

Download the Lyon Protocol

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Get the Golden Cord Free Feelingizations Here

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049: Finding Your Soulmate, Keeping Love w/ Arielle Ford Jun 27, 2019

Arielle Ford became the self-proclaimed poster child for single women over forty when she found her soulmate and was asked to share her strategies. Twenty-five years later she is a leading personality in the personal growth and spirituality movement, love and relationship expert and author of nine books. Arielle works to promotes consciousness to help people find love, keep love and most importantly, be love.

On this episode, Arielle shares her insight into the techniques you can use to attract your soulmate, how to navigate online dating after forty, why the ‘self-love’ trend is driving her crazy, and so much more.

The belief that there is not enough love in the world for you, or that you are destined to be alone forever, is what is holding you back from finding your soulmate. It is up to you to cultivate the love you wish to receive from inside of yourself to find someone that can reflect it back onto you. Arielle believes that we train people how to treat us, and by understanding the critical elements to keep love alive, you too can have a successful relationship for life.

You are literally tripping over potential soulmate life partners every single day, but you can't see them because you don't believe it. If you are ready to find love but need help learning the critical aspects that will pull in a romantic soulmate, Arielle is here for you.

Are you ready to feather the nest and create a life filled with love? Share what you learned in the comments on the episode page!

In This Episode

Ways to send messages to the Universe that you are ready and available for a beloved
Why women who label themselves as spiritual have the hardest time online
Understanding what can be possible when you embrace wabi-sabi
The differences between dealing with men and dealing with women in relationships
How to make up a new story to stop your day-to-day relationship annoyances

Quotes

“I made a list of all the things that I could do to manifest a soulmate, and it was actually nine pages long, and then I started to do them. And within six months I met the man of my dreams.” (5:54)

“Love attraction 101 states, we draw to us the people, place, and experiences that match our state of being. So if your state of being is ‘love is missing, I don't have love’ your ongoing experience will reflect that.” (17:42)

“Who you are right now in this moment is enough. There is somebody out there for everybody, there is lots of somebody's out there for everybody.” (22:44)

“If you are willing to put a little time, energy, intention, and attention onto your love life, you can find love. There is no shortage of love, there is no shortage of potential partners no matter where you live or what you think. “ (45:15)

Links

Attract Your Soulmate Free Online Webinar

Arielle Ford Website

Evolving Wisdom’s Art of Love Series

inkSpirations: Color Your Way to a Soulmate

Enroll in The Soulmate Secret Course Here

Turn Your Mate Into Your Soulmate Free Chapter

The Soulmate Secret by Arielle Ford

The Soulmate Relationship Quiz

Healing When It Seems Impossible by Dr. Shiroko Sokitch

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048: Healing When It Seems Impossible w/ Dr. Shiroko Sokitch Jun 23, 2019

We have all felt that internal sickness of having something in the world that you want to do or want to stop doing, that feels impossible. Dr. Shiroko Sokitch is living proof that healing is possible even when it seems unattainable, and is here today to share tools to help you overcome whatever you are struggling even if it feels inconceivable.

Combining her background in conventional Western medicine with her passion for Chinese medicine, Shiroko uses a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach to assist your energy in becoming balanced. She works to find balance in your body by providing it the right fuel, positive self-talk, and quiet contemplation.

Shiroko believes that the point of life is to overcome our wounds to become more open and loving. Even when the messages in our lives are tuned in the opposite direction, by looking deep inside yourself you can find trust in the process and persevere through your obstacles like a superhero.

By looking at your immune system, nervous system and hormonal systems as the starting point, and harnessing love and acceptance for your health, Shiroko is here to help change your attitude and bring a healing force into your life.

Are you ready to embrace this difficult time in your life as a spiritual journey, and come out of your seemingly impossible situation with nothing but love and peace? Share what steps you are taking to listen to your body and spirit as your ultimate school in the comments on the episode page!

In This Episode

Which seven tools you need to embrace immediately in order to beat the odds
Learn ways to help you become aware of your purpose and fill your life with pleasure
How to choose your own unique lifestyle that starts from what you know about your body
Ways to find your way back to true love after having your heart broken
Understanding how your emotions are connected to specific parts of your body

Quotes

“If the Earth created it, then there is a solution here on Earth.” (7:55)

“Having a broken heart and then finding your way back to love is amazing.” (12:09)

“If you have an immune system, a nervous system and a hormone system that is functioning, then you can heal from anything.” (18:05)

“Never give up your hope, because that is the nature of who we are, is that we get these challenges that seem impossible and yet we keep going.” (30:09)

Links

Heart to Heart Medical Centre Website

Belief Change and Energy Psychology Modalities

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047: The Epigenetics of Love & Healing w/ Bruce Lipton Jun 20, 2019

Bruce Lipton is an internationally recognized stem cell biologist, author of The Biology of Belief, and leader in bridging science and spirit. Bruce has proven ones ability to create a life you love through consciousness, repetition and habit-forming, and believes that negative beliefs lead to a negative reality.

We If the function of the mind is to create coherence between our reality and our beliefs, it is no wonder that those who believe they are sick or think negative thoughts, continue to manifest this negative atmosphere. This can impact your relationships, health, and ability to experience joy in the world. Bruce works to open peoples minds about their ability to manifest what you desire in your life through intentional statements.

Today Bruce walks us through the critical programming that happens between the last trimester of pregnancy and age seven, the function of our conscious and subconscious minds, and how to release your negative programming by integrating both hemispheres of your brain. If you change your programming you can manifest your life into real heaven on Earth, and Bruce provides simplistic ways to change your beliefs, alter your biology, and ultimately live happier.

Your consciousness creates your life experience, and by changing your perceptive consciousness you can change the way you experience the world and your physical body.

Are you ready to let go of the negative programming you have held onto subconsciously and start living in the present? Share what you found most engaging about Bruce’s work in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Harnessing the power of positive statements to manifest the life you desire
Understanding how programming can be passed down like genes through families
How to use self-hypnosis to change your subconscious programming
Why you should be viewing your body as a machine that can manifest Heaven
Ways to connect your conscious mind to your personal identity and physical body

Quotes

“Love and fear are both energies, but one enhances life and the other cancels life.” (7:43)

“95% of the day we are playing programs from the subconscious that we have downloaded from other people. If they are very good programs we are automatically going to create something very good. But if they are negative programs we automatically create something negative.” (25:26)

“We have got to be very careful of our thoughts because they are going to manifest. Be careful of what you wish for, you are going to get it.” (51:09)

“The experiences you are having on this planet are not accidents. They are due to your consciousness. If you don't like the experiences you can change your consciousness and rewrite your life experiences.” (59:00)

Links

Bruce Lipton Website

The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton

Become a Library Member Here

The Dirt Cure by Dr. Maya Shetreat

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046: Heart Centered Healing With Nature w/ Dr. Maya Shetreat Jun 16, 2019

Dr. Maya Shetreat has trained in the traditional medical realm and the homeopathic atmosphere of elder spiritual leaders in remote parts of the world. Throughout her research, Dr. Maya has discovered that the key to finding transformational healing is not in a prescription pad but instead found in the glorious beauty of nature.

Embracing the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or Forest Bathing, Dr. Maya looks outside of conventional medicine to embrace the ways that nature can heal you. Learn how your urban environment is impacting your life expectancy, how to use nature to reconnect with your own innate ability to heal, and ways to rediscover your relationship with nature even while living a busy life in a city.

Getting dirty, hugging trees without shame and connecting to the Earth’s free-flowing electrons are Dr. Maya’s tools of healing, and she shares all of her beautiful wisdom today. When you live in your heart and let it lead the way you can regain your ability to put yourself back together. If you feel out of touch with yourself, others or the world around you, using nature in simple and effective ways could be your answer for clarity.

Are you ready to get back to nature and use your heart intelligence to reconnect to what is true inside of you? Share what you love most about being in nature with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Tips to connect to nature even when living in a concrete jungle
Simple ways to be in nature and connect to your heart intelligence
Regulating your nervous system and digestion by grounding yourself in nature
What happens when you interrupt your connections with the rhythms of the Earth
How to increase your life expectancy and chronic disease with natural changes

Quotes

“The Universe has a way of reminding you what the most important things in the world are for you and why you are here and what your purpose is. And for me, it was really getting involved in herbalism and healing with plants.” (4:47)

“One of the real gifts nature offers is helping us connect to ourselves and to our own inner voice which is a critical part of not just our health and our happiness but also our ability to be in our purpose.” (18:49)

“We prioritize our time. And anyone can take a day every couple of weeks to rent a car, take a train, take a bus, whatever it is, and go somewhere beautiful.” (21:59)

“When we go into that heart intelligence, it helps us to really connect not just to ourselves, not just to the people around us, and not just to the natural world, but also to the spirit world, and that is one of our entryways in.” (34:07)

Links

Dr. Maya Shetreat Website

The Terrain Institute Website

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Razi Berry Interview with Dr. Kelly Turner

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045: How Hope Can Heal You w/ Razi Berry Jun 13, 2019

Hope has the power to improve your expectations, mood and your body's susceptibility to illness. Having hope in your life can help you better understand the world around you, and provide you with the tools to adapt to circumstances as they change.

Even if the outcome that we expect isn't what happens, isn't it worthwhile to live in the joyful anticipation of something good rather than spend time worrying about something that hasn't happened yet? By understanding the biological, intellectual, wishful and transcendent stages of hope, you can reset your overall expectations and have faith in hope itself again.

The felt experience of hope impacts every part of your being from your environment to your mindset and physical symptoms. Once the connection between our body, mind and heart and their relation to hope becomes clear, you can harness the power within yourself to make the changes you wish to see for yourself and the world.

How has hope helped you navigate difficult times in your life? What strategies do you use to cultivate hope within yourself? Share with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Understanding the amazing power that is within you to elicit change in your life
The placebo effect and how it is related to the power of positive thinking
How to find meaning through embodied action and physical responses to hope
Improving your expectations to boost your mood and your body's susceptibility to illness
The connection between our body, mind, and environment when looking at hope

Quotes

“Hope is a dynamic and also complex way of thinking, and it's not really a simple or straightforward process to heal from nature.” (4:20)

“I have found in my life that when we rest in this wishful hope, it helps us to really live a richer and more fulfilling life no matter what the outcome tends to be.” (9:47)

“Getting to know yourself deeply from the inside out helps you have this hope by understanding the amazing power that is within you to elicit change in your life.” (12:01)

“To increase experiences of hope during difficult times can be an ideal way to improve your quality of life and improve symptoms of disorders like depression and anxiety.” (16:05)

Links

Inheriting Chaos with Compassion by Jennifer Luzzatto

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044: Financial Health During Loss & Grief w/ Jennifer Luzzatto Jun 09, 2019

After losing her husband and sister within the same year, Jennifer Luzzatto felt overwhelmed by the financial and legal responsibilities she found herself with, unable to handle them despite her background in finance. With the knowledge she gained through this despondent time, Jennifer set out to help others make sense of their new financial situation after the loss of a loved one with her financial services and new book, Inheriting Chaos with Compassion.

A certified financial planner, chartered financial analyst and NAPAFA financial advisor with over thirty years experience in financial services, Jennifer knows first hand what information can be necessary when taking on new financial responsibilities in the wake of family members passing on. Today Jennifer breaks down all the financial aspects of multiple kinds of loss to provide compassionate and valuable advice.

By working with clients holistically, Jennifer prefers to use money as a tool to support your goals, dreams, and aspirations instead of as a bargaining chip. With the right financial planning, you can structure your finances to support what you want to do with your life, and find the freedom in making your own decisions.

Don't make quick decisions when thoughtful action is called for, prepare yourself with the knowledge to get your own finances in order, limit the grieving, and sort through a loved ones records with as minimal stress as possible. Financial planning is a whole new side of love as medicine but is a crucial step in completing the picture and gaining clarity into your own destiny.

Have you ever had to take on the responsibility of a loved ones finances after they have moved on, committed a betrayal or passed away? Share your story with us in the comments on the episode page!

In This Episode

Which professionals you should be gathering to create your financial team
How to prepare for the debt of a loved one in an unexpected situation
Advice for those totally uninvolved in the finances and wanting to gain insight
Productive ways to grieve while dealing with a new financial responsibility
A look into executor responsibilities, power of attorney, fee-only financials and more

Quotes

“It's amazing what occurs to you the more you start thinking about it, so at least make things easy to find if you can.” (10:32)

“That goes back to why you really need some really solid estate planning before you think you are gonna need it because someday you will, unfortunately!” (16:34)

“Listen to your instincts and back away a little bit if your gut is telling you ‘I don't know about this’.” (19:14)

“Anything people can do to help themselves and help their loved ones, is gonna be good, because there is always going to be I think a lot more to it than anyone anticipates.” (25:55)

Links

Summit Financial Partners Website

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043: When People Aren't Happy For You w/ Razi Berry Jun 06, 2019

Once you make the choice to kick that bad habit, embark on that new responsibility or reach for that seemingly unachievable dream, we expect our loved ones to be supportive of our new decisions. However, sometimes this can threaten those same people, and make them seem unattached, disloyal, or straight up mean.

When the people we love don't support us it can hurt, but ultimately, it is the natural selection of those you shouldn't be surrounding yourself with. Today I am exploring what to do when those closest to you aren't ready for the changes you are making, and how to cement your new healthy behavior despite any criticism or doubt.

You should never feel guilty for doing something beneficial, healthy and loving for yourself, so don't let anyone else make you feel bad about it. When you are able to adopt a positive mindset around healthy lifestyle changes, gain the tools to arm yourself against temptation, surround yourself with those that support you and believe in your ability to persevere, you can ignore the haters and improve your health and happiness.

Have you ever had a time in your life when you are achieving your dreams, and lost someone you love because of it? I would love to hear your story in the comments on the episode page!

In This Episode

What to do when people aren't happy for you and how to avoid that negativity
Understanding the concept of envy and how it works on social networking sights
The role your environment plays in your epigenetics and how you express yourself
How to prepare for positive lifestyle changes through brave acts of self-love
Taking in the wisdom of nature to self prune and receive more nurturing light and energy

Quotes

“We really need support and it is so important to have the support of our family or friends when we are struggling with something.” (3:03)

“Positive experiences shared on Facebook, for example, trigger more intense envy than material object purchases do. What the researchers are saying is that it seems we are more envious about what people accomplish or what people do rather than what they have.” (9:37)

“The environment you immerse yourself in alters who you become.” (10:59)

“People know you by what you produce, what you do, what you become, more than what you say. So don’t let someone else’s envy, someone else's jealousy, someone else's lack of being able to support you, prevent you from becoming good fruit.” (13:15)

“All healing is self-healing.” (17:45)

Links

Join the Love Is Medicine Facebook Group

The PACT Institute Website

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042: Saying Yes to a Relationship of Depth, True Connection, and Enduring LOVE w/ Dr. Stan Tatkin Jun 02, 2019

Dr. Stan Tatkin is an assistant clinical professor at the UCLA School of Medicine and has spent the past 20 years helping individuals and couples form meaningful long term relationships. Stan works to promote freshness in a relationship through honesty and helps create a space between a couple that is safe from the rest of intrusive thirds in the world.

Today Stan is introducing us to his psychobiological approach to couple therapy (PACT), proposes how he views relationship personalities in a form of islands and waves and explains the elusive ‘Couple Bubble’ and how to take steps towards it. By learning about the human condition, working to understand our partner's mindset and becoming a good steward of the ecosystem of your relationships, your intimacy can shine.

An expert in highlighting individuals and couples strengths, Stan believes that a secure functioning couple is comprised of adults that understand that people are perfectly imperfect, and who doesn't want that? Learn which rituals to implement into your relationship to strengthen your bond, ways to forgive your partner's memory and shortcomings, and what you can use as a lure to get your partner to be present with you.

Whether you are single, in a new relationship or in a longterm commitment, Stan is here to share the manual on commitment and help you get to where you want to be in your partnership. A healthy relationship learns to work together instead of placing blame, and with Stans helpful advice you can change the mindset of your commitment and find true happiness together.

How does Stans work relate to your own relationship? Share what you learned today in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Understanding ‘The Couple Bubble’ and the role it plays in your relationship
The number one killer of relationships and what to look out for from the beginning
Ways to deal with your nerves on dates and learn from the person you are with
Debunking narcissism, codependency and one person's ability to change a partnership
How to put your best foot forward in the lifespan of your relationship

Quotes

“That's a big part of the idea of the book. Two people, a two-person psychological system, based on fairness, justice, sensitivity, collaboration, and cooperation, a shared power working together to protect each other from the environment that has always been dangerous.” (9:47)

“Were radically loyal, we are radically devoted to each other, and this provides a different kind of love. That is very different from what we normally think of, it is an earned love day in and day out.” (17:46)

“Look for somebody who really is a true believer and not someone who is trying to give you a sales pitch. That's the person that is going to be good enough. They could be screwed up, they could be an island or a wave, it doesn't matter as long as they know they are and they know they must reign it in for a fully collaborative relationship. That's the person you're wanting.” (30:16)

“State drives and influences memory, memory drives and influences state, and state alters perception. People remember that that is what is happening to us.” (44:19)

Links

We Do by Dr. Stan Tatkin

Stan Tatkin Website

Wired for Love by Dr. Stan Tatkin

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Dr. Igor Schwartzman Website

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041: Your Mind as Medicine w/ Dr. Igor Schwartzman May 30, 2019

We all have stories that are part of us, and Dr. Igor Schwartzman believes in listening to those stories and the voice within ourselves to change your perspective around health. A naturopathic physician with a background in research and academia, Dr. Schwartzman acts as a bridge between modern science and ancient spiritual teaching to empower others to look within themselves to find a true source of healing.

Dr. Schwartzman believes that true healing does not come from a bottle or prescription, but instead from the vast healing capability inside your own mind. By changing your perspective and getting out of the negative health story you have been telling yourself and others, you may be able to find modalities of healing you never thought possible.

A doctor who truly listens, Dr. Schwartzman sheds light on the mind-body connection, how your thoughts could be triggering unwanted emotional and physical responses, and shares ways to instruct your brain as a part of the body to shift your mindset and live a full life.

Anything is possible when you share your story and Dr. Schwartzman helps you access your own inner healer, look objectively at your patterns, and transform your relationship between your thoughts and your body.

Are you ready to transform your mind into medicine and find the healing power within? Let us know your thoughts in the comments on the episode page!

In This Episode

How to embrace the fundamental root of your own inner healing abilities
Empowering yourself to make choices that prioritize wellness over sickness
Cultivating awareness in your daily activities to think about your decisions more
Tips to help you transition out of the story you know isn't good for you
Harnessing the power of proven placebo without deception to stop your patterns

Quotes

“Transformation, a sense of well being, it is possible for anyone. It doesn't matter how hard, how low, how unwell they are, it is always possible.” (13:07)

“Either we are living fully or dying slowly. And our mind is our gateway.” (26:02)

“Our minds are powerful, we can cause illness, we can cause health, we can cultivate within ourselves.” (35:18)

“I really want people to learn that wellness is a choice that we can choose to make.” (47:13)

Links

Apply to Join the 6 Pillars Program Here

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040: Marry Yourself - The Power of Self Relationship w/ Dr. Erin Moore May 26, 2019

Dr. Erin Moore is a naturopathic doctor who believes in making herself obsolete through her drugless private practice and behavior change courses. Dr. Erin helps heal chronic diseases through a dialogue that identifies the subconscious belief systems you may be holding onto from the past that are causing your current physical symptoms. She believes in putting your relationship with yourself as the driver in charge of your transformation and works through modes of healing over medicine to help patients cure themselves.

On this episode, Dr. Erin is providing you the information necessary to empower yourself to be the captain of your own health journey. Learn how Dr. Erin encourages others to find love and acceptance through self-marriage, how to break your cycle of shame with self-forgiveness, why you should be taking the responsibility of your own health seriously, and much more.

If you believe in your own capacity to heal yourself, but need some guidance or words of encouragement, Dr. Erin is here to inspire you. By helping others light the way to their own healing and development, Dr. Erin works as a guide to assist the Universe and help others evolve past their subconscious beliefs and unhealthy decisions into something brighter.

Are you ready to face your inner self-talk and reawaken your innate ability to recover? Share how Dr. Erin’s work in Nepal and Portland inspired you in the comments on the episode page!

In This Episode

Understanding the bodily sensations coming from your subconscious
Exercises to practice being loving and kind to yourself anywhere
How to cultivate necessary partnership skills through self-marriage practice
Everyday tools to help you get through moments of shame and dependency
Where to draw the line when it comes to behavior change and when to seek external help

Quotes

“We have six principles in naturopathic medicine, but there is an unspoken seventh and eighth that really resonated with me a lot more. And those are physician heal thyself and that the role of the naturopathic doctor is to make themselves obsolete.” (6:14)

“I would love to leave behind a world where people turn to themselves first for healing and have the tools to do that.” (8:22)“So many of these harmful behaviors that we want to quit but cant are soothing behaviors. And if we can learn to be more skillful at supporting ourselves and soothing ourselves and understanding what is really happening, then it really gives us a leg up.” (20:29

“Behavior change I knew had to be part of my work, and there was just no other way that I knew how to put it out there than in the context of building a relationship with yourself and using that as a motivator for change.” (22:12)

“The idea is if you practice enough, that when you need it in the tough times when you are really suffering, that hopefully, it will be a little easier for you to access that kindness.” (43:42)

Links

Dr. Erin Moore Website

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039: Reset your Metabolism w/ Dr. Alan Christianson May 23, 2019

Many of us, including yours truly, were told from a young age that your metabolism is something that you are either cursed or blessed with, and there was no way to change it. Dr. Alan Christianson is here to explain why this couldn't be further from the truth and provide simple and effective ways to get healthier, heal your metabolism and even drop a few dress sizes while you are at it.

Dr. Christianson believes in freeing your organs of their internal fat through the healing of your liver so that you can make changes that will stick for good. It is possible to reverse your diabetes and lower your risk of multiple diseases when you are able to optimize your energy to help your body hold onto muscle and lose fat.

Learn the most precise predictive markers for overly fatty internal organs, which lifestyle factors may be impacting your metabolism, and discover Dr. Christiansons 28 day diet designed to reset your metabolism and give your body the tools to start burning fuel with a distinct purpose. Your metabolism is not just fast or slow, it is a flexible thing that requires nurturing and understanding to truly thrive, and Dr. Christianson is here to provide a road map for exactly that.

Are you ready to stop the yo-yo diets and get your metabolism, liver, and hormones back to working for you instead of against you? Share what you learned on from Dr. Christianson with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Understanding and analyzing the factors that impact your metabolic flexibility
Easy at home tests and laboratory tests to assess your fatty organ susceptibility
How to reset your metabolism with unlimited snacks
Which diets and foods can make your liver and body work better for you
What Dr. Christianson eats on a daily basis to stay the epitome of health

Quotes

“The real story is, how can you change your body to where after those pounds are gone, they stay gone, and your body keeps that stuff in check again? That's the exciting part.” (8:37)

“It's not so much the scale weight, its about really the waste and how much fat is being carried, specifically inside the organs. It's not even the belly fat anymore, it's really the fat that gets trapped inside the organs and inside the liver.” (9:23)

“This is not fifty rules for life, this is how do you affect the change that you can move past.” (15:03)

“There are many people whos glands are working well, but the rubber is not hitting the road properly because their liver function is not giving them the right amount of active hormones, and that's the paradox.” (19:31)

“As central as your liver is, the exciting news is that it is like the easiest thing to heal in your body, it is just waiting to get better again in a short amount of time.” (28:55)

Links

The Metabolism Reset Diet by Dr. Alan Christianson

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038: You Don't Have To Be Happy All The Time w/ Razi Berry May 19, 2019

In our popular culture, a life filled with positivity seen through rose-colored glasses seems to be the ideal standard. I argue that by not acknowledging the negative emotions of being human, we are actually doing harm to our mental and physical health. It is proven that those who resist exploring their negative emotions increase their risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and many other chronic illnesses. Only by facing our feelings of injustice and expressing them in a healthy way can we truly let go of the toxicity and heal our minds and bodies.

Today I explain how ignoring your negative emotions could be suppressing your digestive and reproductive systems, ways that smothering your negative emotions could be impacting your hormone levels and fight or flight response, and how to listen to what your negative emotions are trying to tell you in order to reconnect to your nervous system, plus much more.

Instead of pretending your negative emotions don't exist, try taking the good feelings with the bad to find true self-acceptance. Listen to your emotions and allow yourself to really feel how you react to these emotions to understand what your emotions are moving you to do.

Do you feel the tool that negative thoughts and feelings are playing on your health? Share with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Acknowledging that the negative emotions you experience are there for a reason
Refined strategies to accept and cope with your negative thoughts and feelings
The importance of bracing all of the emotions in the human experience
Understanding the different physiological symptoms of sadness
Why you should start facing your negative emotions to decrease your risk of death

Quotes

“Research shows that allowing ourselves to accept and experience emotions like anger and sadness is imperative to our mental and physical health.” (2:34)

“Real life can get messy, right? And the negative emotions that we experience are just as vital as the positive ones in helping us understand the natural cycles of life.” (5:59)

“When we don't accept, evaluate and express our emotions, however bad they may seem, these emotions can lead to stress and anxiety that eventually becomes a chronic illness.” (10:06)

“Instead of pretending that they don't exist, let this be a reminder to allow yourself to embrace in the negative emotions that we all feel from time to time.” (16:30)

Links

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037: Mind-Body Perspective on Endometriosis w/ Dr. Laura Belus May 16, 2019

I don’t know about you, but every day I feel the connection between the mind and body growing stronger. The mind-body continuum plays a huge role in women's health and how the body was designed to heal itself. Dr. Laura Belus knows this all too well as a naturopathic doctor specializing in health optimization, hormone balance, skin health, and anti-aging medicine.

Today Dr. Laura is here to shed some light on ways that you can optimize your hormones and use your intuition to guide you towards the right treatment for you. Dr. Laura believes in the individual's ability to find common patterns and identify what is working for their body, and what is not, to find the right mode of healing for you. Learn how the immune system and thyroid can be connected to your hormone concentration, the connection between the way your body deals with environmental triggers and stress, and understanding the correlation between psychological issues and chronic pain.

Hormone imbalance is steadily increasing in women both young and mature, and it takes some effort to figure out how your changing progesterone and estrogen levels could be impacting your health. If you are struggling to piece together how your HPA access, adrenal functions, daily stressors, and cortisol levels are impacting your pelvic pain, Dr. Laura is the expert for you.

If you continue to plague your system with daily stressors, excess estrogen or toxic chemicals you will never be able to set your body up for success. Listen to Dr. Laura’s advice and learn how to create a personal plan to start you on a path to optimal hormonal health and recovery.

How do pay attention to the way your mind and body are connected? Share your strategies with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Understanding the role estrogen and progesterone play in balancing your hormones
Why the thyroid is the first organ to be affected by perimenopause and stress
Practices that you can use to deal with psychological and physical pelvic symptoms
Exploring solutions for increased depression and anxiety related to endometriosis
How early traumas can play a role in how your reproductive system manifests
Testing your nutrient levels, thyroid, and inflammatory markers to measure health

Quotes

“It was really the understanding of how to treat and nurture my body from the inside out to keep those results and to keep my health optimal, that was life-changing.” (4:38)

“Our own intuition and our own knowledge of our body and our symptoms are the guiding force, or should be ideally.” (6:16)

“We can definitely see someone going through chronic pain as a whole cascade and a whole downstream effect of mental and emotional concerns and challenges, especially if they are not being supported by their healthcare team and of course their loved ones.” (19:46)

“These are things that women can start to do right out of the gate, and start to feel empowered about what they are putting into their bodies.” (29:01)

“This idea that the mind and body are connected is so valuable as an underlying philosophy, but this testing really brings the information to the forefront of how our environment is individually affecting us.” (33:09)

Links

Dr. Laura Belus Website

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The Insitute for Functional Medicine Website

Dutch Test Website

Heal Your Body by Louise Hay

Dr. Jolene Brighten Root Cause Women’s Medicine Website

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036: The Truth About Birth Control w/ Dr. Jolene Brighten May 12, 2019

Many of us know the hormonal birth control pill as a fix to common issues many women face such as irregular periods, acne, painful cramps, and more. But the potentially dangerous side effects of birth control, paired with our misunderstanding and lack of knowledge surrounding these prescriptions, have caused chaos in many women's bodies. Dr. Jolene Brighten acknowledged the need to do more research and has since started asking the tough questions to fight for women's autonomy over her own body.

A functional naturopathic doctor, nutritional biochemist and author of Beyond the Pill, Dr. Jolene Brighten is here to drop some major knowledge on the ‘pill to fix every ill’ and why you should be trying to fix your hormones without birth control. Learn ways to recover your nutrient storage and gut health, which areas of the body hormonal birth control affects the most, and habits that you can develop to support your body through post birth control syndrome.

Women are often dismissed or misdiagnosed when presenting symptoms to their general practitioner and are given birth control as a band-aid. In reality, hormonal birth control is chemical castration that can interrupt your bodies natural cyclical physiology, and can affect everything from your brain chemistry to mood, libido, and relationships. Dr. Brighten is breaking down the walls and empowering you with the knowledge you need to get to know what works for your body.

It is time to stop messing with your body and let it tell you what it needs to be supported and thrive. How does Dr. Brighten’s research relate to your own health struggles? What do you suffer from the most surrounding hormonal birth control? Share with us in the comments on the episode page!

In This Episode

Illustrating the historical lack of respect for women's bodies and women's medicine
How hormonal birth control impacts everything from your brain to your gut health
Practices to help re-establish the communication between your brain and your ovaries
Exploring the connection between stress, anxiety and hormonal birth control
Ways to build a user manual of your body to stop others doubting your symptoms

Quotes

“While medicine likes to compartmentalize things, the body doesn't care. Everything is connected.” (10:37)

“If we don't want a baby, that unintended pregnancy becomes our decision to make because we can't just walk away from our body. But really, if you want to go upstream… it’s actually sperm meeting egg... so why is it me that has to be medicated every day?” (16:01)

“I’ve heard from multiple pharmacists, ‘once we see a woman pick up her birth control pill prescription, what we see next is either a proton pump inhibitor, thyroid medication or an anxiety and depression medication, it is just a matter of time before she is back in for the next medication’.” (20:29)

“Preventative medicine is everything, and preventative medicine isn't a pap smear, that's a screening exam. Preventative medicine is what you do every single day in your life.” (31:20)

“That's the difference. Naturopathic philosophy comes in and says well what is the obstacle that is keeping your body from doing what it should be doing. Whereas the allopathic philosophy is what can I do to basically strongarm your body into submission.” (35:01)

Links

Beyond the Pill by Dr. Jolene Brighten

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Nutrition for Relieving Pelvic Pain by Dr. Jessica Drummond

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035: How To Battle Against Pelvic Pain w/ Dr. Jessica Drummond May 09, 2019

Dr. Jessica Drummond is the founder of the Integrative Women’s Health Institute and is passionate about empowering women who struggle with chronic pelvic pain conditions and hormonal imbalances. A women's health specialist and pelvic floor know it all, Dr. Jessica is here today to share how she was able to heal her own pelvic pain through nutritional and lifestyle medicine.

Because our bodies are so interconnected, different physiological symptoms can often come together creating pain in the pelvic area. This can lead to endometriosis, painful sex or vulvodynia, muscle dysfunction, and more. Instead of placing a bandaid on your pain, Dr. Jessica provides exercises and nutritional resources that can help relax the muscles of your pelvic floor and reduce your symptoms.

Learn what vitamins and minerals are an essential part of your diet if you want to repair your pelvic muscles, exercises that go far beyond Kegels to help relax and strengthen your pelvic floor, and ways to regain your fertility through lifestyle changes. You may be carrying tension in your pelvic floor without realizing it, incorrectly absorbing your nutrients, or even pooping less than biomechanically desirable. When you can get comfortable with getting connected to the muscles in your pelvic floor, you can heal your pelvic pain naturally and support the reduction of your symptoms.

What new information did you learn from Dr. Jessica? Share with us in the comments on the episode page!

In This Episode

Understanding the autoimmune component to vulvodynia and other pelvic floor pain
The most common clinical issues with the pelvic area and digestive irritation
Which pelvic floor muscle training moves you should be doing based on your symptoms
Balancing the colon microbiome to improve your vaginal microbiome health
Nutrition tips to help get your digestion back on track and stop your pelvic floor pain

Quotes

“If you just help women become wholly healthy, spiritually, emotionally, biochemically, physiologically, biomechanically, then their pelvic pain can be resolved from the root.” (8:53)

“Painful bladder is challenging in a number of different ways, but I always start with digestion, because I think in the case of vulvodynia and painful bladder syndrome there is an inflammatory component for sure.” (15:04)

“A c-section is the only major abdominal surgery where you get no rehab and you are immediately sent home to care for a newborn.” (22:18)

“Clinically I see a lot of things like plastic exposure. I had a client who lived in the Middle East, super hot, who was always wearing plastic flip flops. And taking that away changed her chronic estrogen dominance.” (39:42)

Links

Integrative Women's Health Institute Website

Integrative Women’s Health Provider Directory

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034: Getting Your Life In Place For True Healing & Health w/ Elaine Glass May 05, 2019

Elaine Glass has sat with over 30,000 patients throughout her prior 30-year career as a dental hygienist, and her current work as a Certified Master Life Coach, advisor, and speaker. After making the connection between her innate sensibility to calm her dental patients into a slumber through energy fields, and the ending of her own unhappy marriage, Elaine realized she needed to take her gifts to the world and help others live a life of purpose too.

Today Elaine works with her clients, including yours truly, to help fully realize their ability to love yourself and leap. Listen in as Elaine shares her wisdom on how to see your own greatness, ways to stop settling for a mediocre existence, and how to peel away the layers of busyness in your life to gain emotional and mental clarity.

When we experience trauma or loss, our energy fields become fragmented, resulting in us feeling lost and alone. Elaine provides ways to get through these dark and stormy moments and tools to find peace and surrender to the uncertainty. By sitting in your own quiet you can find truth in your stillness and summon your voice so you can ask for what you need and stop settling.

You may have hidden inherent talents that could create a positive impact on the world, but the storms in which you are choosing are shaking up your life in the wrong way. Elaine is the perfect expert to help you get your life in a place for true inner peace and health, as long as you are willing to do the work.

Are you ready to stop settling and find love within yourself? Share your thoughts on this episode in the comments section on the episode page.

In This Episode

What it is like to leave a ‘fairytale marriage’ in search of emotional security
Simple exercises to help you ground yourself and find healthy ways to reattach
Finding your identity and truth through a healthy relationship with yourself
Examining what may be keeping you from showing up to fully support others
Reconnecting with your inner wisdom by removing the representatives in your relationships

Quotes

“I had a lot of things, but I didn't have what really mattered the most, and that was love and connection.” (12:06)

“The pattern is always settling. Settling for things that don't serve us, settling in a job or relationship or anything in life that doesn't feel within the integrity of who we are.” (14:08)

“When we go through a loss or something that really shakes us, the energy fragments, it splits. So how do we get that back so that it's strong again? Those are the things I teach as well.” (20:45)

“It’s about what can we peel back, what can we let go of and stop controlling, in order to allow what is supposed to come in.” (26:34)

“That's when you can begin to show someone that you meet, anyone, who you are because you know who you are. You know what lights you up again, you know what you are great at, and you can come in love and in value and you are a giver.” (38:44)

Links

Reach out to Elaine at elaine@elaineglass.com

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033: Loving Yourself To Mind-Body Health w/ Dr. Benjamin Alter May 02, 2019

Just like when we bruise a knee or break a bone, your mind has the ability to heal itself in the same way your body does. So why as a society have we been conditioned to believe that healing is an external thing, something that does not exist inside of us? Dr. Benjamin Alter recognized this flawed logic and created Alter Health with his wife Susanna, to help their patients be reintroduced to the amazing healing powers of our own conscious.

By honoring the bodies innate ability to heal itself and evolving your diet and lifestyle practices to tune into your body-mind awareness, Dr. Benjamin believes that you can reconnect to the eternal trust of your body and experience a greater sense of wholeness. When viewing your physical symptoms as blocks that come between you and your healing path, you can trust your body to move through these expressions with ease.

On this episode, Dr. Benjamin shares his incredibly pure view of naturopathic medicine, how to cease your toxic and destructive behaviors through forgiveness, and why we should look at the mind of toddlers as the perfect example for mental resilience. By focusing on your healing environment, becoming okay with letting go of expectations and judgments, and allowing yourself the freedom to have fresh insights, you can cure what ails you and evolve your spiritual immune system to navigate with more clarity and confidence in your life.

True healing happens in the real world, not inside of a test tube or double-blind study. When you are able to limit the contamination you feed your body and mind and stop projecting your expectations onto the future, you will learn how to harness your power in the present moment to leverage the change you want to see in the world.

How does Dr. Benjamin's view of what it means to heal holistically align with your viewpoints? Share with us in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Allowing yourself to follow the eternal laws of nature to find natural healing solutions
Stepping fully into yourself and allowing your body to live into your greatest potential
Remembering what it is like to connect with your innate toddler resilience
Ways to allow your thoughts and emotions to pass through you instead of control you
Finding trust in your body again by tapping into your awareness and vitalism

Quotes

“We live in a society and a culture where we are born to believe in many ways that we don’t have the answers, we must rely on some sort of external source of information or healing power or medicine to help us belong in our journey.” (5:18)

“We’re not just talking about how good is your cholesterol or are your hormones balanced, we're talking about what are you doing with your life, are you using your healthy body to live into your fullest potential?” (9:33)

“Our Earth is getting really sick, and its no question as to why the inhabitants of the Earth are also becoming sick.” (17:01)

“The mind heals itself just like the body does and all we have to do is take a step back and let the mind do what it does best and let the thoughts detox out of our awareness.” (33:39)

“As adults, we learn to try and pick and choose what we feel, how we feel, when we feel it, and that's simply not in our control. And the more we try and pick and choose and force what we feel... the more we set ourselves up for suffering.” (37:07)

Links

Alter Health Website

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032: Self-Care For Special Needs Parents w/ Tara Hunkin Apr 28, 2019

Tara Hunkin is a nutritional therapy practitioner, certified GAPS practitioner, mother, and founder of My Child Will Thrive, a community of support for parents with children that have been diagnosed or suspected of a neurodevelopmental disorder. After struggling to find answers from doctors while trying to find her own daughter help, Tara realized that it was up to her to get the results that she needed. Passionate about helping parents who have been in her shoes, Tara created My Child Will Thrive to share her own journey of raising a special needs child, and bring awareness and support to the community.

Tara believes that by implementing self-care strategies and paying attention to your own needs, you will, in turn, help yourself have a healthy and happy child. Today Tara dives into some common themes that parents of special needs children experience more profoundly than others, how to find balance and avoid conflict when deciding what is the right course of action for your child, and ways to bridge the expectation gap to increase support in your relationship.

Often parents today get stuck in the ‘sandwich generation’, taking care of not only our parents and senior citizens but also our children. This leaves very little time for ourselves and can elevate your stress and diminish your time and sleep. Tara is an advocate for filing your own cup first, and focusing on simple and easy ways to keep your family functioning better, such as proper hydration and restful sleep.

Every situation with a special needs child is unique, which is why it is important to keep the lines of communication open and improve your own health and wellbeing so that your child follows suit. Tara is providing simple lifestyle changes to help you celebrate your wins and cut yourself some slack.

Do you or someone you know need some support in raising a special needs child? Share what techniques you use in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Ways to improve your own health and wellbeing and how to relay it to your child
How your lack of sleep could be reducing empathy in your relationship
Proper hydration and blood sugar management tips for both you and your kids
Simple hacks to get more sleep into your parenthood routine and elevate your stress
Why you should be talking to your practitioner about adrenal adaptogen support

Quotes

“I like to talk about all the things that we can do for ourselves that will bring great results for children whether they have a special need or not.” (4:32)

“Sometimes we have these limiting beliefs that we can't go to bed as soon as our children go to bed because we have all these other things to do, at some point, you have to decide if getting the laundry done is as important as getting your sleep.” (14:00)

“You probably know yourself very well at this point, so you want to use the hacks that work.” (19:50)

“No two children are exactly the same, and I wish we had a prescriptive plan for everybody that would work for everybody the same and do wonders for every child, but it's not. It's an individualized journey.” (24:25)

“Comparison is the thief of joy, and with social media these days we are always comparing how we are parenting to how someone else is parenting. Whether they have a special needs child or not, comparing our children to other children, it doesn't serve us at all.” (37:28)

Links

My Child Will Thrive Website

My Child Will Thrive Podcast and Blog

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Your Body’s Many Cries for Water by Dr. F. Batmanghelidj

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031: Healing From Betrayal w/ Dr. Debi Silber Apr 25, 2019

After experiencing her own familial and marital betrayals, Dr. Debi Silber felt compelled to go back to school and complete her Ph.D. in Transpersonal Psychology. Throughout her research, Dr. Debi focused on how women experience betrayal and discovered three key components to how long it can take us to heal. A renowned holistic psychologist, health, mindset, and personal development expert, Dr. Debi is the expert on embracing and moving forward from a betrayal. Today Dr. Debi shares her insights into the 5 key stages of betrayal, the symptoms of Post-Betrayal Syndrome, and what you can do to move past an unhealed betrayal to live life with no restrictions.

While betrayals can have many faces and varying degree of deceit, there is no doubt that leaving a past betrayal unresolved can have negative implications both physically and mentally. Dr. Debi argues that we need to balance this by taking care of our spiritual and emotional needs as equals, find ways to truly forgive yourself and find closure, and accepting the past instead of dulling the pain.

Our greatest crisis can reveal our greatest gift if we are willing to see it, and Dr. Debi provides practical tools and knowledge to help you move from resilience to transformation. Learn how to move through the 5 stages of betrayal and open your window of willingness to mourn the loss of the past and move onto your new life. Once you lose it all, you can rebuild your life into whatever you have dreamed of.

Are you still holding onto pain from a past betrayal? Let us know what steps you are taking to help rebuild yourself in the comments section on the episode page.

In This Episode

Understanding the 5 stages of betrayal and how to move through them gracefully
Clues to know that you are suffering from Post-Betrayal Syndrome and how to move on
Which three unrecognized symptoms of betrayal could be holding you back for life
Exploring how lingering health issues could be connected to an unhealed betrayal
How to open yourself up and become willing to find closure and healing

Quotes

“With betrayal, you are in a club that you never wanted to be in, but everybody in that club understands it.” (13:24)

“If you ever had the motivation to heal, its because you were sort of put in this position. And to stay there just gives your power to the very person that hurt you.” (27:48)

“You have a new mind based on what you have experienced, based on where you are now, based on new beliefs that you are forming, and you have a new world view based on what you have been through.” (33:02)

“What do you need to do so that you take that trauma that you never thought you would recover from, and how can you use that as fuel to just make it not even tolerable, make it your gift and then your contribution.” (36:33)

Links

Join the From Betrayal to Breakthrough Online Program

The Unshakable Woman by Dr. Debi Silber

PBT Institute Website

From Betrayal to Breakthrough Podcast

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030: Hormonal Dangers Of Too Much Exercise w/ Shawna Darou Apr 21, 2019

You may think you are taking care of your body by giving your all to the gym and constantly over-exercising your body. In reality, this can be detrimental to your health and could be causing symptoms that you didn’t even know could be related. Dr. Shawna Darou is a naturopathic doctor and women's health and hormone expert who has realized the impacts that Overtraining Syndrome is having on the fitness realm, and is dedicated to correct it one woman at a time.

While exercise and moving your body is key to maintaining longevity, it is essential to find a routine that works for you and meets your body where it is currently at. By building breaks into your workout routine you can optimize your systems peak performance without experiencing physical or mental burnout. Dr. Shawna provides tips on how to build up your metabolism by actually exercising less, ways to recognize that you are pushing your nervous system and hormones too far, and how to build variety into your workouts to allow your muscles to recover

Overtraining Syndrome can be linked to insomnia, anxiety, low immune systems, and irregular heart rates, which can often lead to being under or misdiagnosed. It is up to you to start listening to what your body is telling you so that you can develop your own unique bodily intuition. By understanding what is happening on a hormonal level inside our bodies, balancing the underlying stressors in our lives and taking breaks from high-intensity workouts, you can create a cycle of training that keeps your body supported and high functioning.

How does Shawna’s approach to fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle align with how your body trains? Let us know in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Understanding Overtraining Syndrome and the physical and psychological tolls
Signs and symptoms of being addicted to working out and how to make a change
Areas of nutrition someone who struggles with overtraining should focus on
The correlation between overtraining syndrome, disordered eating and body dysmorphia
How to allow your muscles to cover, your body to reset and your stress hormones to lower

Quotes

“The bottom line to make any kind of exercise program sustainable is to actually build in breaks and downtime.” (3:47)

“We want to build a love of activity, and a love of moving your body that lasts for life. Not necessarily a professional skill.” (11:53)

“I do think regular movement is important no matter what, sometimes it is just is a matter of having the talk about what could we replace it with that is actually going to be nourishing to you.” (18:59)

“What I love most about being a naturopathic doctor is the ability to connect with people and where they are at and teach them how to take care of their precious bodies themselves.” (28:33)

Links

Dr. Shawna Darou Website

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029: Mindset Shifts To End Food Obsession w/ Stephanie Dodier Apr 18, 2019

For a lot of women, our relationship with food has gone beyond nutrition and instead is used as a tool of restriction, avoidance, and shame. Stephanie Dodier experienced this vicious cycle in the way we relate to food and our body image and has set out to set the record straight on how we can use food to make peace with our bodies. A clinical nutritionist, speaker, and founder of Going Beyond the Food Academy, Stephanie is determined to help women find acceptance around food and body image.

Going Beyond the Food will help you reconnect with your wisdom around food so that you can become self-regulated with food and no longer be dependant on a diet to tell you what to eat or how much to eat. Stephanie is passionate about helping people repair the connection between what your body needs and what you will let yourself have in order to drive health at any size. Working on mindset, goal setting, tools and techniques around emotional intelligence can help you become the master of your own body once again.

When you are able to engage with food from a place of self-love, Stephanie believes that you can create positive habits and limit your restrictions to know how you feel and engage with food from a place of pleasure. Let us help you get to the place of loving yourself and being open to engaging with subcomponents of a healthy lifestyle to get yourself better at any size with easy to implement mindset and lifestyle changes.

Are you ready to take control of your innate body wisdom? Share where you are at on your nutrition journey in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Learning to detach your self worth as a human from what your body looks like externally
Eating real food to find happiness instead of engaging in strict diet regimens
Steps you can take to repair your relationship with food and increase your mindfulness
Why if it flew, grew, ran or swam you should be eating it most of the time
Building blocks to help you approach nutrition from a place of self-love and body acceptance

Quotes

“That sent me down the path of understanding the relationship, physiologically and psychologically, to food. And that's how I developed the Going Beyond The Food Method in the last eight years of my practice with my patients.” (6:13)

“When we come to our relationship to food, and we have been in the ‘diet mentality’ around food, we have disconnected from our innate hunger and fullness signal. That's what dieting teaches us.” (10:15)

“In the process of changing our relationship to food we need to create new neuropathways of engaging with food from a place of love instead of fear.” (18:21)

“The impact of having that love for your body, no matter what weight you are at, will lead you to make better choices.” (22:09)

“Many of us have secrets around food because we attach value to the behavior and the way we engage with food, and we shame ourselves for that.” (34:10)

Links

So... You Want To Lose Weight? Masterclass

Stephanie Dodier Website

Going Beyond The Food Academy

Going Beyond The Food Podcast

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028: The Science Of Energy & Greatness & How To Manifest It For Yourself w/ Lynne McTaggart Apr 14, 2019

Lynne McTaggart is an expert in the power of intention and uses the great magnetic energy field that we are surrounded by to help harness healing for others. An award-winning author, member of the Transformational Leadership Council and a central voice in the new consciousness movement, Lynne works with the healing powers of nature to understand the great mysteries of the Universe and help others come out the other side wiser. Today Lynne is laying out a road map to the science of greatness and how to manifest it for yourself.

The Power of Eight and the Intention Experiments helped Lynne and her peers realize the immense power that thinking, intending and praying for someone else can have on your consciousness. By harnessing your power of intention and getting off yourself Lynne believes that you can improve the career, health, relationships, finances, peace or life purpose of someone else, and in turn, feel the benefits yourself.

Instead of the self-indulgent self-help industry which focuses on introspection, Lynne believes with a little bit of altruism and intention exercises, you can heal yourself from the inside out by helping others. It is possible to use the power of intention to be coherent and specific about what you are sending out into the Universe so that you can experience the transformative outcomes. All you have to do is get off yourself and become part of something bigger. Lynne digs deep into the science, as well as the metaphysical, to stop denying the healing possibilities of the Universe.

Do you feel an innate connection with the Universe, your thoughts, and the way you relate to others? Share how often or little you use intention in your day to day life in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

How to turn down the negative thoughts in your brain by sending intention to others
The profound affect altruism can have on the body and immune system
Viewing the quantum energy field as a mechanism to be in touch with the cosmos
The difference between the power of intention in relationships and intending alone
Forming your own Group of Eight and practicing using intention with a purpose

Quotes

“Healing can come in an instant and we are not used to thinking that. We are used to thinking it is a long, hard, and difficult road.” (15:39)

“I discovered over and over again that senders were experiencing almost as many healings as the recipients. So, something weird was going on and The Power of 8 is all about really trying to find out what was the ‘X factor’ here.” (18:36)

“We have somehow divorced that birthright we have of the ability to heal and to heal others. And we have separated that out from our lives and we now think we need somebody with a white coat on to do the job for us.” (19:10)

“Altruism is a total bulletproof vest. When you start doing for other people, the evidence shows, the science shows, that you are happier, healthier, and live longer than people who don’t.” (29:00)

“We were never meant to be alone, we were always meant to be part of a greater whole.” (34:09)

Links

Lynne McTaggart Website

What Doctors Don’t Tell You Website

Join The Power of Eight Community Forum

Healing Your Life with the Power of Eight Retreat

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027: Natural Beauty: Beautiful Skin, Hair, Nails & Eyelashes From The Inside Out w/ Dr. Stacey Shillington Apr 11, 2019

After getting off hormonal birth control Dr. Stacey Shillington began to experience a load of acne, skin issues, and hair loss. Not knowing where to turn, Dr. Stacey eventually found naturopathic medicine and has been dedicated to helping other women cure their skin problems from the inside out. Specializing in PCOS, but dealing with a range of conditions such as acne, hyperpigmentation, age spots and more, Dr. Stacey is here to help you find your natural beauty.

Dr. Stacey believes in the power of gut healing to cure your skin condition and balance your hormones. By looking at ways that your internal health reflects outwardly, you can get to the root cause of your issues and heal yourself holistically. Today Dr. Stacey provides a range of at home DIY skin tips, advice on what you should be eating to increase your fatty acids, and getting to the bottom of how your skin, nails, eyelashes and hair concerns could be a sign of something bigger going on internally.

By working from the inside out Dr. Stacey can help you feel confident in your body again. If you are struggling with skin or hair issues and haven’t yet considered a naturopathic healing solution, this episode is for you. Through the understanding of the interconnectedness of our bodies and the way our cells communicate you can clear your symptoms naturally.

How do Dr. Stacey’s views on sleep, nutrition, and inflammation relate to how you treat your skin condition? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!

In This Episode

The difference between acne as an adult and acne during puberty
How to prevent new age spots from appearing and what to do if you already have them
Looking at your fingernails to explore the mineral status of your body
Treatments to help your eyelashes and hair grow thick and lustrous
The best facial oils to cleanse your skin and create a moisture barrier

Quotes

“At the time I was starting my own health and wellness journey, and going off the birth control pill was definitely a huge part of that, but I was not prepared for what my body was going to do.” (4:22)

“The only way I was going to get to the root of the problem was by balancing my body from the inside out.” (5:38)

“I always start with the gut, I always start with the diet, and I always start with the liver. Because once those systems are working well and you are getting the optimal dose of vitamins and minerals through your diet, the body balances.” (23:25)

“Everything we need is in nature, it is so true.” (34:38)

Links

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026: Love, Medicine and Miracles w/ Dr. Bernie Siegel Apr 09, 2019

Dr. Bernie Siegel is the pioneer of ECaP, a form of individual and group therapy for cancer patients, utilizing patients drawings, dreams, images, and feelings, and a true believer of the healing power of positive thinking and love. Bernie argues that by helping patients view their mind and body as one entity, you can discover self-induced healing and trust your intuition to find the healing solutions that work for you.

If you are struggling to live in between office visits and want to find a doctor that gives you permission to live life as your authentic self, Bernie is your answer. Today he shares how to decrease your chance of disease by fulfilling your own needs and wants ways to find meaning in the numbers that appear in your life, how to ask for help with humor and honesty, and much more. A doctor that encourages patients to tell their story and draw a picture to get in touch with their deeper spiritual emotions, Bernie finds meaning where others lack to look and helps his patients find the right path to healing for them.

By laughing for no reason, finding a community to support you in your struggles, and believing in your bodies ability to heal, Bernie is here to encourage you to be your own health advocate and get to the root causes of your inner dilemmas to heal your physical symptoms. It is time to be a responsible participant in your healthcare, not just a patient.

How has your relationship with your doctor or the power of a positive mindset impacted your disease prognosis? Let us know in the comments on the episode page!

In This Episode

Finding the power to help yourself survive by removing the blame
Understanding the nature of what constitutes a miracle and how to utilize one
Why you should be less concerned about being the ‘nice’ patient
Forgiving your past so that you can learn more and create a better future
The role intuition plays in helping patients find their voice in the medical space

Quotes

“The diagnosis helps the doctor, but it doesn't help the patient. But the key thing is the story, for it alone shows human background and human suffering, and only at that point can the doctor's therapy begin to operate.” (7:11)

“We’re all going to die someday, but what adds to your longevity? It's not just how you eat, its how you feel.” (19:59)

“There are no coincidences, it is meant to be that way, and it keeps teaching us, the open mind. Let things evolve and develop.” (40:47)

“I used to hug patients, and realized after a while that I was saying ‘I need to hug you’. And I realized I was saying ‘I need’ not ‘you need a hug’. And all of the patients when I would apologize would say, we knew you needed a hug, so we gave it to you. They were helping me survive.” (47:45)

“To give up all desires, what does that do to you? It changes your life so that now you are here to help.” (1:04:59)

Links

Love, Medicine & Miracles by Dr. Bernie Siegel

365 Perscriptions for the Soul by Dr. Bernie Siegel

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The Hormone Fix by Dr. Anna Cabeca

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025: What's Happening To My Hormones? with Dr. Anna Cabeca Apr 07, 2019

Dr. Anna Cabeca is a trained gynecologist who was devastated when she learned her body had entered early menopause at age 38. Refusing to accept this as her fate, Dr. Anna made the leap into functional medicine, reversed her early-menopause, conceived and delivered a baby at age 41, and since has been dedicated to helping women of all ages be their best selves. Dr. Anna uses her humor, honesty, and compassion to help women navigate this confusing hormonal time with grace and ease.

While menopause is natural for everyone, suffering is not. Dr. Anna provides you with tips on how to put oxytocin back in the driver seat and get the hormonal balance you need to heal your body, mind, spirit, and relationships in a way you never have before. Dr. Anna believes in the ability to re-establish healthy hormonal access by encouraging yourself to partake in things that drive your healing and use natural solutions found in her book, The Hormone Fix.

By getting your body into a state of ketosis through intermittent fasting, healthy fats, proteins and lots of greens, Dr. Anna can help you get rid of your brain fog, increase your memory, reduce vaginal dryness, and tackle many other symptoms faced by women experiencing these changing hormones. Dr. Anna provides the first steps for women who want to embrace their bodily changes, create oxytocin with pleasure and intimacy, and wear the menopause crown of wisdom.

By creating better relationships and more peace inside of ourselves it is easier to take the freeing steps to heal your body from the inside out. Dr. Anna is living proof that when you support your body in the right way it is possible to heal through things that others may not even believe is possible. All it takes is the right guidance and a positive attitude.

What did you enjoy most about Dr. Anna’s advice and life story? Let us know in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

Why oxytocin is the most important hormone when it comes to healing and love
Ways to build intermittent fasting into your lifestyle so that it works with you
How getting Keto Green helped Dr. Anna eliminate her brain fog and declining memory
Why you must embrace your traumatic past in order to heal your body from its pain
Reasons keeping your brain healthy is key to experiencing freedom and spiritual alignment

Quotes

“Reversing menopause for me was a big eye-opening journey. I was already into functional medicine and then I just dove in deeper, and it was the first step in realizing that it takes more than hormones to fix our hormones.” (6:02)

“Making those good decisions matter. And being able to do it from a place of love and connection and not fear.” (20:50)

“We have to ask ourselves, who am I designed to be, what’s on my bucket list, where do I get the love, the feel of oxytocin and the feel of being charged and happy when I am doing it or thinking about it?” (28:40)

“Nothing I could write on a prescription or carve out with steel was going to help me. So I needed to find those natural solutions.” (31:36)

“If we are gonna get wrinkles, I know I want laugh lines and not frown lines. I want my resting face to be a smiling face, not a frowning witch face, I really don't want that.” (37:00)

Links

Dr. Anna Cabeca Website

Couch Talk with Dr. Anna Cabeca Podcast

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024: Love: Nature's Medicine w/ Dr. Michael Murray Apr 04, 2019

Dr. Micheal Murray literally wrote the Textbook of Natural Medicine and has a passion for discovering new ways to harness the healing power of nature to improve our health. Dr. Murray believes in the power of positive thinking, diet, lifestyle and natural supplements to help you overcome the challenges in your life and open yourself up to a greater amount of personal development and life experience. A leading researcher in natural compounds, author of over 40 books, and so much more, Dr. Murray is here to help empower you to be the guardian of your own mind, body, and thoughts.

The belief that life happens to us is simply untrue, and Dr. Murray is passionate about helping others step into their own power, and embrace ‘awe’ and peace to get more of what you want out of life. Today Dr. Murray is explaining exactly how to harness natural products to improve your mood, how optimism actually helps your cells metabolize and detoxify, and ways to use bio-feedback to calm yourself down and infuse the cells in your body with gratitude.

By creating a more positive and open mindset you can help your body release toxins and stay healthier. Type two diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and many other inflammatory disease symptoms could be improved with less toxic exposure and a little can-do attitude. This is the only body you have, so why not do everything in your power to have functioning optimally for you?

In the end, love is the essence of who we really are, and Dr. Murray believes that by instilling love in a person, ultimate healing can take place. Dr. Murray is here to examine important factors to help you preserve your ideal health and create an attitude based on love and healing.

What was your favorite part of this interview, and what would you love for us to discuss the next time Dr. Murray in on the show? Leave me a comment on the episode page and let me know your thoughts!

In This Episode

How to keep a healthy and productive perspective through life's challenging times
Using optimism and a positive mental attitude to rid your body of chemical compounds
Why the human act of remembering impacts our attitudes and our physiology
The importance of framing love as an active and disciplinary action
Which emotions offer the greatest protection against inflammation and disease

Quotes

“It is possible that everything is a gift, and that includes some of these tough times we have to go through.” (6:15)

“Everything is interrelated. Every thought, every emotion, every experience that we have makes an impression on our subconscious mind and our overall health.” (14:04)

“Hope is a powerful medicine, and love is probably the most powerful experience we can ever have, and it certainly is powerful healing energy as well.” (19:02)

“We need to take time to nourish our soul and to love yourself.” (37:13)

“I think these things are absolutely critical for health, for having a positive life and having a great experience here on this planet.” (39:27)

Links

Dr. Michael Murray Website

Dr. Murray’s Full Book Catalog

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023: Heal Your Hunger: Overcoming Emotional Eating w/ Tricia Nelson Apr 02, 2019

Food is an integral part of our society and something that everyone thinks about every day. For some, food can be a conscious or subconscious destructive distraction from your relationship with yourself. Tricia Nelson knows this first hand after losing 50 pounds by identifying and healing the underlying causes of her emotional eating issues. An internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and emotional eating expert, Tricia has helped hundreds of people address and heal the root causes of their eating habits too.

Tricia is here today to help you open up about the struggles you have with your body, understand the anatomy and psychology of an emotional eater, and learn how to use your shame to push yourself towards self-care. When you are able to understand where you are on the spectrum of eating obsessions and gain the tools to dismiss the conflict within yourself, you can begin to free yourself from the habits that are not serving you.

While you may not like it at first, Tricia is here to encourage you to ask yourself the hard questions and address your dark side so that you can stop sabotaging yourself with food and start creating healthy boundaries to take care of yourself moving forward. The journey is long, but along the way, Tricia ensures that you will gain a community of support and stop being at war with your body and the world.

If you are ready to start your day with a new perspective, stop the bingeing and start finding comfort in things other than food, Tricia is the perfect guide to help you take your first steps. Its time to dismiss ‘everything in moderation’ and get to the bottom of your relationship with food to build self-esteem and get your body back on track.

Did anything Tricia bring up today relate to your relationship with food and your body? Let us know how you are going to make changes to be kinder to yourself in the comments on the episode page.

In This Episode

The difference between being addicted to food or eating for emotional reasons
How to stop blaming food as the issue and quit ‘quick-fix’ diets for good
Honoring your physical cravings and managing addictive substances like sugar
Examples of personality traits that may cause destructive eating behaviors or patterns
Steps that you can take to know if you are truly ready to take care of yourself

Quotes

“I didn't just do it and be done with it. It’s a lifetime journey for sure, this journey is to the soul.” (7:28)

“It’s not an easy thing but I think it really has no bearing on what you actually look like. It has everything to do with what is going on inside. And, as we heal it gets easier and easier to find self-acceptance.” (11:29)

“It’s funny how the awareness can change and then the inner journey begins when we start waking up to what we're really doing and I think that's what food gives us the opportunity to do.” (20:09)

“In order to really heal from emotional eating we have to go to dark places, we have to do that inside work that people don't want to do.” (31:23)

“There are so many life lessons all wrapped up in this whole idea of self-care and really, food is the catalyst for this.” (39:45)

“We get fixated on the item or the thing that we want, but food obsessions are always distractions from our feelings.” (45:32)

Links

10 Weeks to Freedom from Emotional Eating Program

Heal Your Hunger Website

Heal Your Hunger Book by Tricia Nelson

The Heal Your Hunger Show

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022: Straight Talk About Infertility w/ Dr. Aumatma Shah Mar 31, 2019

Many women feel a primal urge to reproduce and have a child, so how do you cope when your fertility is not serving you the way you intended? Dr. Aumatma Shah is a Naturopathic Medicine Doctor with a Masters in Nutrition who focuses on hormonal health and helping women have a child without shame or regret. Dr. Aumatma abides by the mantra that when you are having trouble conceiving, it is your body's way of telling you to alter something buried underneath. Once you are able to address those root causes, your ability to start or grow your family will be at your fingertips.

By taking a step back and analyzing which symptoms may be inhibiting your body from getting pregnant, understanding how to test for specific egg quality and sperm analysis and the role age plays in pregnancy, and by gaining a sense of what your own unique fertility plan should look like, you can step into your next life phase with ease. Dr. Aumatma believes in customized treatments and an open mindset to get the results you deserve and the healthiest possible baby.

Whatever your personal view on fertility treatments and how you get pregnant, today we are asking the hard questions to get to the answers on what is going to be the best pregnancy plan for you. If you are struggling with fertility, there is nothing wrong with you, all you need is to be able to listen to what your body is telling you with the help of a trained specialist. Dr. Aumatma is looking at fertility issues across the age spectrum to help deliver the most optimal fertility treatment plan for your body.

Have you experimented with alternative fertility treatments such as IVF? Share your story about creating your family in the comments section on the episode page.

In This Episode

Dr. Aumatma’s most commonly recommended tests for those struggling with infertility
Analyzing how your supplements could be impacting your functional nutrition status
The top five things you should never consume if you want to have a baby
How natural wine and raw dairy could be impacting your hormones
Gain a clear timeline of the emotional and monetary dedication of fertility treatment

Quotes

“Nothing is wrong with the mere fact that you can’t have a child. There are so many reasons why it's gotten so difficult in our time.” (5:22)

“Everyone who is on this path is talking to doctors, talking to fertility specialists, but nobody is actually educating the woman on what does this all mean and how do you interpret it.” (14:59)

“Not being able to conceive is a signal or a red flag of the body saying, hey you are not paying attention, you are not doing what I really need you to do right now. And once you do those things, often getting pregnant becomes really easy.” (30:30)

“We are basing so much of [fertility] on age when we have really good viable tests that could give us way more information, so let's get the information.” (46:17)

“I think it is really about customizing and really making sure that we are talking to the woman in front of us.” (49:41)

Links

Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You About Baby-Making

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021: How Poetry Heals You: The Art and Science of Being Moved w/ Razi Berry Mar 29, 2019

Throughout time, poetry has been an incredibly powerful art tool that is wonderfully compelling when conveying all of the emotions that make life meaningful. Poetry can connect us across time and space and render even the smallest moments meaningful, but have you ever wondered what powers the art of poetry possesses beyond that?

Join me as I uncover the intuitive, ancestral and physiological responses one can have to poetry, and explore how poetry can bridge the gap between the art and the sciences to encourage higher order thinking. Accepting poetry as a key influencing factor to encourage learning and spiritual growth in a society can help heighten our intuition and in turn, help us to lead more fulfilling lives.

By looking at the movements in our language and the soothing patterns or rhythms found in poetry, it is easy to understand why poetry can be such a powerful outlet for both positive and negative emotions. It is only through the understanding of our physiological responses to poetry, as well as the emotional and mental benefits one can get from interacting with poetry, that we can begin to integrate the coupling of poetry and prose.

When was the last time you calmed the chaos around you and took some time to engage in poetic language? Give yourself a minute and leave me a poem in the comments section below!

In This Episode

Viewing poetry as a tool for stirring emotions and relating to the Divine
How to help your brain recognize poetry as a practical way of transmitting information
Breaking down the neurological similarities and healing properties of poetry and music
Activating your unconscious reward pathways through the use of poetry
Using poetry as a tool to turn your negative emotions into beautiful works of art

Quotes

“Poetry is words put together as an art form, its communication, and it is a human connection.” (3:37)

“Thousands of years ago, poems were more accessible to the average person than written communication or spoken prose.” (5:45)

“You don’t even need to know anything about poetry to appreciate it, it is kind of like wine!” (6:42)

“As humans, we are designed to experience all of our emotions, not just the pleasurable ones or the happy ones.” (10:45)

“Aesthetic beauty, emotional depth, connection to the human and the divine, communication and education, all of this and more can amazingly be found in a book of poems.” (16:50)

Links

Stretch Risk or Die! Free Bonus

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020: Fear: The Trickster and the Teacher w/ Rhonda Britten Mar 28, 2019

A life-changing and inspirational pioneer in the field of life coaching, and one of my childhood heroes, Rhonda Britten needs no introduction. A master coach and bestselling author, Rhonda has taken the horrific traumatic events of her childhood and harnessed them into a powerful ability to embrace fear, and help her clients do the same. The founder of Fearless Living and an expert in helping others find their innocence and giving yourself the compassion that you need, Rhonda is here today to help you live your life with your soul intention.

While it may be easy to read a book or go to a workshop and say you will live your life without fear, the reality is much different. Rhonda is here to lay the groundwork so you can begin to understand how fear works within your body mind and heart, and how to teach yourself to shift your perspective and use the power of your fear to propel yourself forward in your life. By embracing your scars and getting to the real underlying fear underneath the superficial one, you can begin to be more open to the freedom inside of you.

Rhonda wants you to know that you are not your fear. Instead of constantly running, you can embrace your fear to the point of having a love-filled relationship with this emotion, and use your fear as fuel to guide and support you going forward. While fear shows up differently for every person, the importance of releasing shame, letting go of blame and embracing freedom is equally important for all. Rhonda truly leads her life by example and is passionate about helping others find their freedom too.

Have you let fear hold you back from experiencing the joy of the unknown? Let us know what steps you have taken to face your fears in the comments section.

In This Episode

Looking at the phenomenon of fear from a real-life perspective, not based in clinical studies
Common fear patterns found on the ‘Wheel of Fear’ and ways to heal
Accepting fear and freedom as your two filters when experiencing anger
Questions to ask yourself to learn if you are living in subconscious fear
Understanding how fear undermines your confidence and how to embrace it as your friend

Quotes

“I will stand for you until you can stand for yourself, I will guide you until you can listen to your own intuition, I will be there and that is what I am committed to.” (7:17)“Intellectually you know the truth. But intellect does not run our lives, its the feelings inside of us that we take on. And I took on the guilt and the shame and the blame of my mother dying.” (14:45)

“Everything that I teach is not based on research, even though I read a lot of books and do the research. Everything I teach is based on my personal experience and the experience of my clients.” (19:41)

“Once you get into the unknown, it isn't scary anymore, it is exhilarating and it is exciting.” (32:15)

“As we all know, it is our pain, it's our tragedies, it's our suffering that actually helps us to actually become who we are meant to be.” (37:13)

“I change your filter so you no longer see yourself and the world through the ‘fear eyes’, and instead see it through freedom.” (45:30)

Links

Fearless Living Website

Master Coach Mindset Podcast

Rhonda Britten Full Book Catalog

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LIM 006: How We Are Loved Impacts Us For A Lifetime

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019: Physiology of Rejection: An Emotional and Physical Pain w/ Razi Berry Mar 24, 2019

Everybody has been rejected at some point in their lives. Whether big or small, rejection can hurt just as much as a broken arm or bruised knee, so why don’t we treat it the same? On this episode, I am redefining pain to include the social component and examining exactly why rejection can hurt so bad.

The lingering pain of rejection can change our lives forever, so it is necessary to understand the emotional, cognitive and social components of a distressing experience. Get ready to learn how the brain is impacted by pain regardless of its origin, how to use top-down processing to change your perceptions, and ways to soothe yourself using your neuron processors. In addition to the science behind pain, I am also explaining how social rejection impacts the immune system, the destruction pain killers could be having on your body and relationships, and how to use self-care to stay in the good graces of those that we love.

While rejection is a very common thing in everyday life, ranging from economic issues to forming friendships and familial bonds, learning how to move on from rejection is your best tool to handle it with grace and ease. Whether you have dealt with rejection from a close loved one directly, or social rejection, there are strategies out there to help you move forward without becoming more isolated. Although we can never fully avoid rejection, by recognizing the physical pain caused by it we can take steps to heal together.

Do you have a lingering memory of rejection? How has it impacted how you interact with the world? Let us know in the comments on the episode page!

In This Episode

Understanding the physical-social overlap of how we process pain
The main difference between pain from a physical component and social rejection
Why rejection from those closest to you hurts the more than rejection from strangers
Reasons developing defense mechanisms against rejection is not a good thing
Using physical exercise and social interaction as a way to naturally heal

Quotes

“Rejection is a component of being a social creature. But it hurts us so deeply, that it is embedded into who we are as humans.” (5:34)

“Pain that has no physical cause, emotional or social pain, is just as real as pain from a broken arm, cancer, or any other physical ailment.” (8:38)

“Because humans are social creatures, any definition of pain that does not include the social component is incomplete.” (9:17)

“There is a reason why we experience emotional pain. It is often necessary for introspection, insight, maturity, and personal grown.” (19:51)

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018: Consciousness & Conscience: Good, Bad and What Makes As Aware of it All w/ Razi Berry Mar 21, 2019

Scientists have long been amazed by the human ability of consciousness, and how our awareness of our environments impacts our bodies. Regardless of whether you believe consciousness stems from the brain or is a more non-local phenomenon, our ability to have consciousness and conscience is what makes us truly unique to be human. Join me as I explore the fundamentals of consciousness and what it means to be a thinking and contemplative human being.

Our physical sensations, memories, and goals are all ingredients into our consciousness, and your entire body is involved in the process. On this episode, learn why your three hearts are connected to the three levels of consciousness, the neuro and atomical correlates of consciousness, and how to balance the struggle between self-interest and ultimate truth in modern society.

By becoming more aware of your mind, body and the world, you can harness your conscience to create a more beautiful experience out of life. The more we develop our consciousness, the better we will all treat ourselves, each other and the world around us. Has the physical manifestation of consciousness had an impact on how you interact with life? Share your story in the comments section on the episode page.

In This Episode

An overview of the many scientific theories surrounding consciousness
Exploring the ‘off and on switch’ scientists have discovered for conscious awareness
Looking at a consciousness mind like a lemon meringue pie
How to listen to your conscience as a guiding light for a better life
The lasting toxic effects of silencing your conscience and immoral actions

Quotes

“While we are living here on Earth in this beautiful human experience, we were designed to have this body to relate to the world around us, our consciousness is not just in our body.” (4:14)

“Without consciousness, we would simply exist, like a grape growing on a vine.” (4:49)

“The brain needs to combine all of the thoughts, memories, emotions that you are having at any given moment plus all the data you that you take in from all of the sense at any moment into a seamless whole.” (7:32)

“Our level of consciousness is not the only thing that separates us from other animal life. Conscience, or the awareness of right and wrong, is another fundamental factor that makes us humans.” (13:17)

“Conscience can be seen as a guiding force, directing us to act in accordance with a divine truth.” (14:11)

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017: Find Your Feminine Fire! w/ Amanda Testa Mar 19, 2019

Amanda Testa is a sex, love and relationship coach who noticed that the women she saw were all struggling to find self-love and embrace the feminine fire within. As a result, Amanda created Fine Your Feminine Fire, a process combining ancient tantric tools with neuroscience to help high performing women ditch the guilt and unworthiness to embody confidence, radiance, and vitality in all areas of their lives.

Often as women, it can feel like a struggle to find a balance between our femininity and being taken seriously in a man-centric world. Today Amanda shares how to stay in your femininity while remaining in control of your life, and why you should embrace your softness to feel a deeper connection with yourself and others. She explains the importance of being more intentional, how to connect with your sensuality again, and why we should be celebrating and encouraging exploring our own bodies.

By tapping into your feminine essence and womanly intuition, Amanda believes you can cultivate a love affair with yourself and ultimately feel strong and safe in your feminity. Through embracing your opportunities you can feel comfortable to make a feminine choice as a proud part of what it means to be a woman. Are you ready to put your relationship with yourself first? Let us know in the comments section!

In This Episode

How to negotiate your feminine softness while being taken seriously
Getting clear on what your desires and what lights you up
Transition rituals to help you move from one stage of your sensuality to another
Steps to help raise other women to experience sexuality as a creative energy
Teaching men how to honor, respect and nurture your feminine nature

Quotes

“Its totally okay to be soft, and you can also be very strong in that softness and very grounded.” (6:12)

“What I love to help women do is start to brush off all of the conditioning and let your fire start to shine again so that you can really let it be liberated throughout your system. And it feels so delicious.” (13:51)

“It’s kind of like getting off of autopilot and survival mode, and connecting to what you truly want and what is going to feed you.” (28:26)

“We often don't give to ourselves what we most need. And when we can learn how to do that, it is easier for other people to give that to us as well.” (33:01)

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016: The Emotional Rollercoaster Of Social Media w/ Razi Berry Mar 17, 2019

There is no denying that the advancement of social media has allowed us to connect in ways we never thought possible before. However, it is also undeniable that these developments have had an emotional impact on the way we view ourselves, others, and the world around us. Social media has drastically impacted how we relate to other humans on a daily basis, and how we communicate with ourselves and those we are in relationships with.

On this episode, I break down just what exactly about social media makes us feel good and bad about ourselves, the benefits and repercussions of becoming heavily reliant on social media, and the reality of building up an emotional social media tolerance. Plus, I dive into the role mirror neurons are playing in your ability to empathize, the link social media use has to anxiety and depression, and what you can be doing to make your social media feed a more positive place.

Don’t be left feeling unfulfilled by social media and with less-than-satisfying in-person relationships. Prioritize what reinforces your beliefs and makes you feel connected in order to get the same level of joy and excitement out of everything you do. Do you put any restrictions on yourself or your family and social media use? Let us know your family strategy in the comments section.

In This Episode

Exploring the phenomenon of positive and negative social contagion
The critical role dopamine, cortisol, and oxytocin play in social media thrills
Factors that dictate the amount of envy you experience when using social media
How to create a more positive relationship with your social media feed
Framing the context of social media to how it is relevant to your life experiences

Quotes

“The consensus is that we are spending too much time engaging with each other through platforms like social media, and less time engaging in person in real meaningful ways.” (1:15)

“By connecting us to others and providing emotional stimulation, social media can allow us to take in pieces of all the pleasure that is portrayed using that medium.” (8:11)

“Scrolling through your social media feeds at night might mean sacrificing time that would otherwise be spent developing quality relationships.” (10:48)

“The emotional influence of social media is bi-directional. It causes both joy and pain, and is complicated by both internal and external factors.” (14:50)

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015: Vulnerability Can Save Your Relationships w/ Razi Berry Mar 14, 2019

We're all familiar with the discomfort of vulnerability. When we open ourselves up we are increasing our chances of getting hurt, or being rejected for who we truly are. However, did you know that vulnerability can also increase your oxytocin, or the love hormone, and can actually be used to strengthen your relationship?

On this episode, I break down the hormones and chemicals that mediate our experience of being vulnerable, the role oxytocin plays in both intimacy and feeling unsafe, and why you need to be using your vulnerability to strengthen your relationship rather than pushing it away.

When you give yourself permission to be yourself in your relationship, no matter what relationship it is, it helps you live your own life more authentically. By being honest to yourself and those around you by coming from a place of love, you can become more comfortable asking for helping and have more courage in yourself.

It is time to stop living in fear for what might happen, and let someone see you for who you truly are. While it is not easy to share our more innermost selves with others, if you have the strength, the rewards are worth the risk.

In This Episode

Understanding the role oxytocin plays in intimacy and vulnerability
Using your vulnerability as a strength to make relationships more fulfilling
Fostering attention and motivation to take care of any relationship
Questions to ask yourself to assess how vulnerable you are being with yourself
How to increase your oxytocin to motivate yourself to live authentically

Quotes

“Falling in love and revealing our innermost selves to another can be terrifying for some people. But being vulnerable can actually be the key to a more successful relationship.” (6:41)

“The brain identifies vulnerability in a relationship, and then invests in trying to strengthen it.” (10:01)

“Allowing ourselves to be vulnerable in our most intimate relationships, even when it is really really scary, can ultimately lead to the relationship we truly desire.” (12:43)

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014: Ninety Seconds To A Life You Love w/ Dr. Joan Rosenberg Mar 12, 2019

Dr. Joan Rosenberg is a cutting edge psychologist, best selling author, consultant, media host, master clinician and leading influencer on thought leadership and personal development. Dr. Rosenberg helps people just like you build confidence, increase resilience and find emotional strength and relationship mastery. Today she is here to help you get in touch with your difficult feelings in order to accept your emotions rather than avoiding them, and in turn, gain the confidence you need to approach any situation without hesitation.

By focusing on how to build confidence and the reasons we all universally struggle with negative emotions, Dr. Rosenberg has created the Rosenberg Reset, along with her book 90 Seconds To A Life you Love. Dr. Rosenberg is sharing the resources behind her ‘1 choice 8 feelings 90 seconds’ theory in order to become more capable and resourceful. She is also letting you in on why she believes harsh self-criticism and anxiety are just distractions from other unpleasant feelings, how to tolerate your bodily emotional sensations and the importance of making sense of your life history to understand the impact it has had on you.

When you are aware and in touch with your moment to moment experiences, you can begin to gain the confidence and resilience to live life more authentically and with intention. Dr. Rosenberg is an expert in helping people get unstuck and master their memories and emotions to live a more fulfilled life. Do you let negative self-talk or the constant fear of ‘what-if’ keep you from facing your difficult feelings head on? Let us know what you think about Dr. Rosenberg’s advice in the comments section.

In This Episode

Understanding how to navigate your everyday life reactions
Asking yourself questions in order to make sense of your life history
Acknowledging your needs and limitations in order to ask for help
How to cultivate your vulnerability to use it as your greatest strength
Why speaking up for yourself is the most important thing you can do

Quotes

“Lots of times, what we don't allow to move through us on an emotional level often has to show up someplace else.” (8:20)

“Confidence develops when you have the deep sense that you can handle the emotional outcome of whatever you pursue.” (23:11)“The truth is none of us succeed alone. Not any single person succeeds alone.” (29:31)

“We make decisions that we are not even aware that we are making, and they have an impact on how we allow ourselves to experience feelings.” (40:02)

“If you can ride one or more 90-second waves of one of eight unpleasant feelings, you can pursue anything you want in life.” (54:32)

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013: Play Is Medicine For Your Mind And Body w/ Razi Berry Mar 10, 2019

As a society, we play much less often than we used too. While playtime and imagination used to take up hours of a child’s day, our modern society has shifted away from play and forgotten the vital role it can play in long-term health and wellbeing. Social play as a child is essential to the ability to develop critical thinking skills, resiliency and brain plasticity, problem-solving and quick adaptation, and much more. So why has our society rejected our innate natural need to have a little more play in our lives?

Today we break down the exact science behind why our brains are hardwired to play, the roles of different neurotransmitter systems in the body when reacting to play, and why play is critically important during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The thinking and cognitive aspects of play increase our ability to bounce back, think for ourselves and most importantly, have fun. Although the frequency and type of play we engage in changes as we age, it is no less important.

It is time to stop letting our overscheduled lives take away from the joyful experience of play. Both adults and children need social interaction and playfulness to keep their brains sharp and keep their lives full, and I believe we should embrace this desire. By encouraging your children to play more and become adventurous, you are encouraging everyone to take the time and enjoy the simplicity of play. Are you ready to invite more play into your life? Let us know how you play in the comments.

In This Episode

How playing impacts the functionality and plasticity of your brain
Understanding why we are driven by an animalistic need to play
What happens to the chemicals in your brain and body when we play
Highlighting the vital health benefits of play that extend from childhood into adulthood
Breaking down how behavioral inhibition is naturally developed through play

Quotes

“Play is essential for the development of an individual and the function and survival of humanity as a whole.” (5:04)

“The world, our nature, our consciousness rewards us for playing, that's where the fun is. And that is a clue to the fact that we should play more.” (9:06)

“Play is vital in physical health, as well as emotional and cognitive development.” (21:51)

“Play is not just wasting time. Play is something we are naturally drawn to do.” (23:28)

“Invite more play into your life, because play is a way that we show our love for each other and that we love ourselves.” (24:40)

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012: Lovesickness Is A Real Thing w/ Razi Berry Mar 07, 2019

Some breakups hurt more than others, and generally, this is an accepted fact. But have you ever stopped to think about why the termination of some relationships hurt more than others? If a heartbreak has ever made you feel physically ill, I am breaking down some information that may help you wrap your head around the systematic issues that contributed to your real physiological response.

I am introducing you to cytokines, one of the main reasons some relationships are harder to get over than others, along with other hormones such as IL 1 and CRH that are playing a role in how you process the end of a relationship. Other reasons why the end of a relationship may trigger physical responses, how your brain makes connections through the body-mind continuum and the role pair bonding plays in creating attachment will also be unveiled in this episode.

Having a strong understanding of your emotions, the physiological aspects of love, and how they relate to how we experience our closest relationships is an important aspect of any connection. Exploring the real physiological response when some people fall in love will help you process your past trauma and move forward in happiness. Have you ever been lovesick? Let us know in the comments.

In This Episode

The integral physiological role cytokines play when falling in and out of love
How symptoms of chronic fatigue and depression can be linked to cytokine activation
Why pheromones may be the driving force of cytokine activation
The link between intuition, pheromones, information and scent
How your emotional life and physical life directly affect each other

Quotes

“Have you ever stopped to think about why some breakups made you feel like the world is ending, and others don't make you think twice?” (2:58)

“Scent is more than the actual experience of the scent. When we are experiencing scent, we are actually experiencing information.” (7:07)

“The research says that it would be an acceptable hypothesis that cytokine activation may be the cause of the symptoms that ultimately lead to the depression and fatigue during a breakup.” (10:34)

“To me, it is clear that our emotional life and our physical life directly affect each other.” (13:58)

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011: Stress Less, Accomplish More! w/ Emily Fletcher Mar 05, 2019

For myself and many others, meditation can seem slightly intimidating if you do not know where to begin. Emily Fletcher has brought her unique way of looking at meditation to countless high profile clients through her company, Ziva Meditation, and is here to help us embrace the ease of meditation.

Emily has created a fresh spin on meditation that makes it enjoyable and energizing. A believer in allowing thoughts to flow freely through your head, replacing your caffeine buzz with meditation energy and gaining the tools to find your own happiness internally, Emily is here to shine a light on new and improved ways to meditate with the Ziva Technique.

Meditation can have many benefits including eradicating stress, relieving migraines, clearing brain fog and improving relationships. Emily is proof that when you understand what is right for your body and use mediation as a tool to become more prepared to deal with any crisis, you can increase your sensory perception in everything you do.

How we care for ourselves impacts how we interact with the environment and people around us. It is possible to get all of the benefits of meditation without fully clearing your mind, being an expert and still drinking coffee, all you have to do is start. Let us know if mediation is a part of your daily routine in the comments section.

In This Episode

Reframing meditation as a performance and productivity tool
Understanding the science behind energy, caffeine, and meditation
Looking at mindfulness, meditation and manifesting as a three-course meal
How meditation can improve your sex drive, overall health, and life longevity
The Ripple Effect and how meditation can help bring you ultimate clarity

Quotes

“The mind thinks involuntarily just like the heart beats involuntarily. Trying to give your brain a command to be silent is as impactful as trying to command your heart to stop beating, it doesn’t work.” (2:45)

“If you are achieving at this level when your body and brain are riddled with stress, let's just think about how much you could achieve if we took the rock out of your shoe.” (11:58)

“If the people around you are happy, and present and fun and creative, it is going to make your life better. And so the question is really, which kind of person do you want to be?” (14:12)

“I think instead of chasing youth, if we started chasing health, we could look amazing and strong and radiant no matter what our age is.” (26:56)

“If there was a pill that did this, everyone would take it. It would be a multi-trillion dollar business. But there is no pill, you actually have to do something, you actually have to sit still, you actually have to feel your feelings.” (28:57)

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Get Stress Less, Accomplish More by Emily Fletcher

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010: Self Esteem And Relationships w/ Razi Berry Mar 03, 2019

When your partner or someone you love is going through a phase of depression, anxiety, stress or low self-esteem, it can often fall on us to feel as though we need to put together the pieces. This can lead to resentment in a relationship and can ultimately diminish the quality of life for both partners, but it doesn't have to be this way.

Today I am here to offer you advice on little things that you can do to make a huge difference in the way your partner feels, in the way you feel, and ultimately how to strengthen your bond through this hardship. Everything from living with a person to depression to how to empathetically listen without passing judgment is on the table today.

Little things can add up and make a huge difference in how both you and partner feel in your relationship. By understanding factors that contribute to low self-esteem, and what you can do to remove negative triggers from your life, you can better embrace your worth and live as the cherished heirloom that you are. Has other peoples opinions of you impacted your self-worth? Let me know in the comments.

In This Episode

How to be there for people in your life when they are suffering from low self-esteem
Offering invisible support that your partner may not be aware of
Being open about the changes in the dynamics of your relationship
Why the best way to feel good emotionally is to feel good physically
10 questions to ask yourself to help improve your self-esteem

Quotes

“When you are giving support to a partner during their time of depression or sadness or grief, you are allowing them to express their negative emotions” (5:53)

“As helpless as these times might seem, there are always ways you can help your partner and yourself in the long run” (8:23)

“It's not about comparing yourself to other people, it should be about comparing yourself to the best version of yourself” (12:45)

“That is the golden key to building healthy self-esteem, knowing yourself intimately and honestly” (13:25)

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009: Memories And Emotion w/ Razi Berry Feb 28, 2019

Is a memory ever picture perfect? I argue that while letting go of things does play an important role in life, so does holding onto memories and what makes them special for our unique experiences.

No two people ever experience a situation the same, which means your memories are yours alone. By recognizing that we all remember things differently, and there is no singular truth to any situation, we can better understand how memories work and their power over us.

By using a combination your memory and your body's interoceptive ability you can begin to make intelligent and appropriate decisions when negatively aroused, and decide for yourself what best serves you in those moments. Focusing on the body instead of the mind to accept the flawed beauty of memories is a natural way of embracing your inner truth. How do your memories affect the way you think about yourself? Let us know in the comments.

In This Episode

Focusing on the body instead of the mind and sensing your internal bodily changes
How emotional arousal tends to trigger negative memories
Why many arguments are a result of inconsistency in memory
The difference between emotional memories and non-emotional ones
What types of details are remembered and how they are remembered

Quotes

“Memories have more to do with the uniqueness of you than the actual event in time” (0:49)

“Memory is not perfect. Even when we retain memories from of our past, they are never exactly as we may have perceived them to be at the time. They are our experiences.” (4:13)

“A lot of our memory might not be the snapshot of what actually happened, but it includes our internal perceptions, our wishes, our dreams and even our intuitions” (9:25)

“The beautiful thing about memories is even though we should live in the present, we can return to our past, we can learn from our memories, and simply enjoy them” (10:59)

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008: Self Love, Self Care & Intimacy w/ Wendy Strgar Feb 26, 2019

After a bad reaction to heavily concentrated petrochemical products that fill most of women's health and beauty products today, Wendy Strgar got into her kitchen with the hopes of saving her marriage and ended up creating a company. Now, Wendy is passionate about helping women love their vaginas again and reconnecting couples on a deeply intimate level. Today Wendy is here to pull back the curtain on physical intimacy and embracing your sexual self.

Wendy believes that if you are able to fix your issues with sex, all other problems will begin to heal as well. She is an advocate for the use of love oils and natural lubricants to increase neurochemical reactions and bring excitement back to a relationship. Whether you are in a sexless marriage, looking to bring some heat back to the bedroom, or are curious about all natural products to help bring you better orgasms, Wendy is the expert for you.

At the end of the day, the only thing you are going to count is who you loved and who loved you back, so lets make sure we are loving the best way possible. Have you tried implementing any of Wendy’s suggestions in the bedroom? Let us know in the comments section.

In This Episode

The importance of scent and pheromones when selecting a partner
Processing your erotic injuries from your past to better know yourself sexually
Finding the courage to let go and embrace abandoning your physical body
Advice for young men on increasing confidence during sexual intimacy
What has changed about the sexuality landscape in the last decade

Quotes

“Its definitely the most mysterious part of what it is to be a human animal, the ways we reproduce and that we are so driven by pleasure” (3:07)

“What we can't stand about somebody is also very similar to what we love about them, they ride the same line. So coming to a balanced view of that internally is how we want to be seen” (11:02)

“We can be normal everyday people that pick up their kids from school and also be sexual. And I think that is this bridge that we have yet to build for ourselves” (17:56)

“I think these KY commercials make people think that if they just squirt lube on themselves they will feel sexy and then it will be good and it is not like that” (35:36)

“I have been doing this for over a dozen years and it has never been harder to promote sexual health than it is now” (39:26)

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Good Clean Love Website

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007: Jealousy Can Be GOOD And BAD For Your Relationship w/ Razi Berry Feb 24, 2019

Most of us have experienced jealousy to some degree, as it is a natural human emotion that acts as an internal experience impacted by our external environment. Jealously can either harm or protect a relationship based on your behavior, so it is important to understand how it works and where it stems from in order to best deal with it and make decisions for your own life.

Today I break down jealousy into three main contextual categories so you can best understand why you are feeling the way that you do, and what you can do to help solve your internal struggle. We look at physical changes that occur in the body during times of separation, which parts of the brain and hormones are responsible for triggering your aggression, and how to best listen to what your body is asking for.

It is important to listen to your body and let it act as a guide for what suits you best. By being aware of your triggers and emotional boundaries, you can handle this emotion with grace and pride often not associated with jealousy, and ultimately, better health and well being. How do you feel about jealousy and how it affects you physically and emotionally? Let me know in the comments!

In This Episode

The three factors that create a perfect storm for jealousy
Experiencing jealousy as a mental emotion and a physiological reaction
Listening to your bodily clues to help you deal with separation
Specific hormones that regulate your internal association with jealousy
Physiological and chemical responses to jealousy that trigger behavior

Quotes

“If you're in a relationship and you care about or value certain aspects, you may end up experiencing jealousy if something or someone threatens that relationship, even if it's unintentional.” (4:06)

“[Jealousy] can also protect you, it can be a way for you to reassess your relationship and see what needs to be changed” (8:04)

“Some of these ugly emotions like jealousy are really your body's way and your body-mind way to protect you and keep you safe.” (10:52)

“Understanding your personal history, your relationship style, your personality, and knowing your triggers can help you handle jealousy in a healthy way” (15:36)

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Love is Medicine Blog

006: How We Are Loved Impacts Us For A Lifetime w/ Razi Berry Feb 21, 2019

Our relationships can have a big impact on our overall health, well being, and the ability to generate love. This stems from our early experiences in childhood that affect your brain and body chemistry and leave lasting impacts. Science has shown that parental inconsistency can lead to long term mental health problems and reduced happiness in children, while children who are surrounded by love and potential are shown to stimulate healthy development into adulthood.

Love really is medicine, and it starts with our first experiences. The experiences we have as children are part of who we are for our entire life and the way we are loved when we are young impacts our relationships for the rest of our lives. By understanding this as adults we can best make choices about how we want to raise and cultivate the next generation. How do you feel love impacted you in early childhood? Let me know in the comments.

In This Episode

The primary factor to ensure continuous and healthy growth in your infant
Why our early experiences create a framework for future relationships
A look into epigenetics and the science of our environment and genetic expression
The importance of bonding with your baby for socio-emotional development

Quotes

“I'm not sure if I consciously noticed it then, but I was learning the power of being truly present as a way to express or receive love” (2:15)

“Epigenetics is discovering more and more how not only our brains but also our genes are affected by the lives we live and the environment that surrounds us” (7:08)

“Love is what our children need from us and what we needed from our early caregivers. This bonding shapes us into our adulthood and we are hardwired to connect intimately” (8:32)

Links

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005: Removing Fear & Blame From Your Relationship w/ Gay & Katie Hendricks Feb 19, 2019

Gay and Katie Hendricks have learned a lot about relationship transformation and body intelligence in their 40 years as a couple. They harnessed their ability to translate powerful concepts into life-changing skills that you can easily integrate to start giving yourself the loving attention and nourishment you deserve.

Gay and Katie have written over 40 books to help individuals and couples who struggle with basic relationship problems, including inequality that results from not loving yourself enough. This couple preaches the need for generating your healing from the inside out while learning to properly express your emotions and have an open appreciation for the world around you.

In each of us, there is an urge to feel connected and feel unity and also an urge to be individual and have a direct relationship with life and the universe. This is why Gay and Katie have dedicated themselves to helping people just like you figure out the balance in their lives and create something special that is unique to you and your partnership.

At the end of the day, love is the only thing that allows us to become whole, and see others as a whole as well. By understanding your underlying emotions, getting rid of your fear and coming into presence, your intuitive voice can shine through and lead you to a healthier and happier version of yourself. How does Gay and Katie's relationship inspire you? Let us know in the comments.

In This Episode

How to discover the inner essence of your true self and bring it outside
The necessity of taking space for yourself and listening to signals from your body
Creating a space where you can be your authentic self together in your relationship
Embracing your whole body intuition to create inner space and clarity
Paying attention to how you are listening and dropping your shields

Quotes

“The intention to love yourself first really opens the portals to all other kinds of magic” (4:38) - Katie

“It became very important for me to learn how to own certain things in myself, rather than putting them out there when I was angry, scared and sad” (10:17) - Gay

“To me, the most exciting thing in life is learning something new and I think people need to get sold on learning new things about relationships” (19:37) - Gay

“Since the day I have met you I have never been bored. And one of the reasons is that we are always learning something and discovering something and sharing that discovery with each other” (20:06) - Katie

“I think one of the things we all need to do is open our hearts a little bit bigger and listen a little more generously. First to ourselves but then also to the people in our lives as well” (30:48) - Gay

“Intuition is really fostered by learning how to love yourself and giving yourself attention, but also being in alignment with your feelings and your expression” (37:02) - Katie

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004: How Greenspace Increases Your Intuition w/ Razi Berry Feb 17, 2019

Intuition is something that all of us have inside of us, a physio conscious phenomenon that is part of being human. However, with our increasingly fast-paced society, it is easy to become less in touch with your bodies internal messages. One of the best ways to increase your intuition is to get out into nature and let your body become enriched by the antioxidants given to us by the Earth.

Our body and mind are intimately connected to the Earth, and the more time we spend in nature the more we can increase the coherence between our brain, heart, and gut. Exposure to green spaces can also improve functional connectivity, intuitive emotions and more.

Reconnecting to nature is a beautiful and magical way that people can affect each other emotionally and physiologically, as well as increasing your internal intuition. When you are more intuitive you make better decisions in your everyday life for your health, relationships and your business, and a shoeless step into greenery is your first step. Have you noticed any changes in your intuitive sensibility by spending some more time in green spaces? Let us know what you have tried and tested in the comments.

In This Episode

The importance of getting outside and reconnecting to nature
How the heart and the brain are connected and constantly impacting each other
Ways that nature increases your intuition and perception of the world
Why being in green spaces can help with increasing your blood flow

Quotes

“The way we have removed ourselves from nature is one of the reasons we have become less intuitive” (1:42)

“We are no longer dying from those infectious diseases, we are dying from what I call ‘looking away diseases’. And it's from looking away from who we are in nature, looking away from how we care for ourselves” (9:31)

“The heart is an access point of wisdom and intelligence that we can call upon to live with a lot more balance” (11:30)

“If you want to increase your intuition one of the most important ways is to get outside and spend time in nature” (16:14)

Links

Claim Your Power by Mastin Kipp

003: Trauma Hacking w/ Mastin Kipp Feb 15, 2019

How do you go from couch surfing and regularly using cocaine, to becoming one of Oprah’s top thought leaders for the next generation? That is one of many questions that Mastin Kipp has the answer too, and the basis for how he has used his experiences to help people connect with who they really are. A best selling author, speaker, and trauma coach, Mastin is an inspiring light that is passionate about helping people set intentions and find their inner light.

Mastin believes in the power of understanding your level of consciousness, focusing on combining underlying trauma work and microbiome health for optimal healing, and embracing the power of your ability to choose. Today Mastin is helping shed some light on his three-part process of realizing you have a choice, surrendering your intentions and rejoining your tribe to serve others.

By embracing our ability to love and support each other as a tribe, while gaining conscious awareness, we can hold ourselves accountable and fully give ourselves permission to be successful. How does Mastin’s definition of unconditional love and his approach to healthier relationships resonate with you? Let us know in the comments.

In This Episode

Remembering that your emotions and actions are not who you are
How to naturally interrupt your destructive patterns
Why unconscious trauma needs to be part of your physiological treatment
Eliminating suffering while finding a stronger resilience to pain
Why formative behaviors early in life can limit your emotional resilience later on

Quotes

“You can absolutely enjoy whatever you are enjoying, but never remain attached to it, let it flow by like a river” (8:27)

“When you have a prayer or an intention, your job is to see everything that happens, good or bad, as an answer to that prayer. It cant be an answer to your prayer on your terms” (15:03)

“Nobody wakes up and says I’m going to sabotage myself. It's not self-sabotage, its self-protection, and it's been misdiagnosed as self-sabotage” (24:00)

“If you took all the pillar sacred texts and look at it, there is a direct correlation with how the microbiome behaves” (35:04)

“You don't get to determine necessarily what happens to you or what environment you were born in, but do do get to determine how you respond to it” (40:39)

Links

Mastin Kipp's Website

Claim Your Power Live

002: Saying YES Instead Of NO To Manifest What You Want w/ Razi Berry Feb 14, 2019

The emphasis on a word, the way in which pitch can tell us a speakers mood, or the volume in which we speak, are features in which we are hardly aware of but have a significant impact on how we interact with others, and the world. Often we overlook all of the scientific, cultural, geographic and emotional meanings behind the way we choose our words and communicate our feelings.

While it is common nowadays to hear the prevalence of saying ‘no’, I argue that we should be saying ‘yes’ more often. While saying no can be a preventive measure, saying yes shifts you away from that fear. Today I want to help you become more comfortable with opening yourself up to the possibilities of saying yes. I am sharing some scientific background on the power of positive thinking, how your tone, pitch, and vibration affect how you communicate, and my ‘yes’ meditation practice to help you embrace all of life's possibilities.

I want you to think about what you want to say yes to as the counterbalance to what you want to say no to. By becoming aware of how our words affect our biology, physiology, and consciousness, you can harness the power of saying yes and use your voice to create the life you want.

In This Episode

Realizing that every negative no is saying yes to something else
Why saying yes is more life-affirming and powerfully positive
How you are affected by the words you speak and the way you say them
The scientific intent behind how we communicate our culture

Quotes

“Saying no allows you to put yourself first, but it is so negative, and I feel like when we answer our lives in a negative way, that's supposed to be empowering, it's still really negative” (1:21)

“Nearly every religious text accepts that speaking is powerfully creative” (4:52)

“It's just amazing how many things are happening at once when we communicate with each other” (13:51)

“Remember, it doesn't mean you can't say no, but saying no to something is saying yes to something that is even more powerful” (19:38)

Links

Love is Medicine Blog

Dodging the Energy Vampires by Dr. Northrup

001: Dodging Energy Vampires w/ Dr. Christiane Northrup Feb 14, 2019

Christiane Northrup is a leading authority in the field of health and wellness and almost needs no introduction, as a prevalent OBGYN and New York Times Best Selling Author. A personal inspiration to me and countless other women, Dr. Northrup has combined spirituality, divinity and healing practices to help women get their bodies back on track.

A self-described old soul empath, Dr. Northrup has a keen sense for peoples spirits and has used her traditional medical training to explore herself as a woman and help other women understand their inner goddess energy. Today Dr. Northrup is opening a space of honesty and acceptance to help support other women in their journey to greatness.

Everything from believing in your own ability to manifest heaven on Earth, to using the power of self-pleasure as medicine and why we should stop labeling women as crazy and start believing them, is on the table today. Dr. Northrup believes that by shining a light on women's issues, staying with yourself and putting yourself first, you can become a force multiplier that uplifts everybody.

By embracing and accepting goddess energy into ourselves, we can better fill the cups of those around us, and bring love and understanding to places where it may not currently exist. Dr. Northrup is an educational, inspirational and passionate beacon of light who is here to help you respect and release your emotions. Are you familiar with Dr. Northrup’s work? Let us know in the comments!

In This Episode

Navigating emotions and intuitions as an old soul empath
What is an energy vampire, how to detect them and protect yourself
Expressing righteous anger around circumcision and its link to misogyny
Owning and operating your female erotic anatomy and microcosmic orbit
How to become radiant and find the missing piece to your soul energy

Quotes

“We are at what could be called the end times, the end times of the old energy. So we cannot afford to go negative, to watch the mainstream media, to go down the pathway of fear, pain, anger, we can't afford it” (9:39)

“It became really clear to me that I am not seeing the ‘crazy people’, I am seeing the women with enough courage to tell me what is going on” (12:24)

“What is it that you are trying with your second chakra energy, to bring forth into the world that is not being birthed out of you yet? How can I help you birth what's inside of you? “ (27:22)

“If they are not into you, and they are not coming toward you swimming like a sperm, you can't make it happen! And if you try to make it happen, chances are good that you will become an energy vampire” (50:36)

“I have always known that God, our inner being, is our source… that is the main reality. And I would say that is the #1 main reason [that I am radiant]” (1:00:43)

Links

Women’s Body’s Women’s Wisdom by Dr. Northrup

Goddesses Never Age by Dr. Northrup

View Dr. Northrup’s Book Selection

Christiane Northrup Website

Flourish! on HayHouseRadio

000: Welcome To Love Is Medicine w/ Razi Berry Feb 10, 2019

It is well established in the literature that relationships of all types throughout our lifetime impact health and well being physically and psychologically. Research shows that most chronic diseases have lifestyle and environmental causes. Beginning in childhood and even prenatally, events and relationships the way in together which we interact with nature the world around us shape our state of health and happiness. Affection and aggression have profound implications on physical and emotional development, homeostasis and immune function.

How we are loved, how we love each other and how we love and care for ourselves not only impact chronic disease but also resilience, depression and anxiety, sleep issues and performance. Self-care is the true health care!

This journey of Love is Medicine will help you get back to who you really are, so that through accepting the love around you, though practicing the self-love of self-care and self-accountability, you will heal all areas of your life: Health, relationships, and business. Links: