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Dr. Tommy Wood On How to Prevent Cognitive Decline and Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's Disease May 08, 2023

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Today’s guest is Dr. Tommy Wood. Tommy is a neuroscientist who has coached world class athletes in a dozen sports. He received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge and his medical degree from the University of Oxford, and he also has his PhD in physiology and neuroscience. Tommy is currently a Research Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington, where his research interests include identifying modifiable factors that contribute to brain health and cognitive function across the lifespan and more. Today we discuss: what causes cognitive decline and what you can do to reduce your risk of Dementia/Alzheimer’s, which physical activities and dietary patterns are best for improving cognitive function and limiting cognitive decline, why dancing and certain activities are so powerful for stimulating the brain, how to reverse chronic stress and cognitive impairment, the controllable risk factors for Dementia/Alzheimer’s and much more.

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
1:34 What is cognitive decline?
6:41 How to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s
9:48 How to use nutrition to improve cognitive function
12:42 Nutrients that are necessary for brain health
15:00 Muscle mass mitigates cognitive decline
18:47 Why is strength training beneficial for the brain?
22:37 What types of physical activities improve cognitive function the most?
27:13 Why is dancing so beneficial for the brain?
29:22 When does learning a new skill become a habit?
31:12 Why retiring early might be a bad idea
36:32 How does blood sugar impact cognitive function?
40:09 How to reverse chronic stress
44:47 Preventing Alzheimer’s (after you experience cognitive impairment)
47:22 Why screen time can be good for your brain

Episode Resources:

Tommy | Instagram, Podcast

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Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed.

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Lauren Hubert On How To Lose Weight The Right Way (Without Losing Your Mind) May 04, 2023

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Today's guest is Lauren Hubert MS, RD. Lauren is the Registered Dietitian and weight loss expert behind the brand The Sorority Nutritionist (TSN) where she helps women learn how to eat for sustainable fat loss. In a world where fad diets and contradicting information on the Internet is always making us believe we need to be restrictive and miserable to lose weight, TSN is disrupting the weight loss space by teaching women how to eat and approach weight loss with a simple, flexible and actually enjoyable approach. In this episode we talk about why you don’t need to go “low carb” to lose weight, why most people underestimate how much they actually eat, how to build healthy eating habits that last, how to prevent self-sabotage after messing up on your diet, how to effectively track your progress, non negotiables for weight loss and more.

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:15 The “low carb” myth
04:58 Tracking calories properly
09:07 Developing healthy habits that last
11:27 What to do when you don’t see results
13:15 Does she refer people to therapy?
16:09 How to prevent self sabotage when dieting
18:49 Remaining optimistic on the journey
23:54 Eggless breakfast ideas
25:43 How to eat foods that you don’t like
27:29 Being too obsessive with food
29:59 Healing an unhealthy relationship with food
32:09 Reducing stress while dieting
34:01 The problems with the nutrition education system
38:57 Eating for weight loss AND longevity
45:16 Snack ideas
47:57 Organic vs non-organic
49:09 Incorporating “unhealthy” foods
51:20 Estimating how many calories you should be eating

Episode Resources:

Lauren | Instagram, Website

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From Homeless Heroin Addict to Millionaire: The Story of Khalil Rafati May 01, 2023

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Today's guest is Khalil Rafati, the founder of the renowned smoothie bar and juice chain Sunlife Organics. He possesses one of the most insane and inspiring recovery stories I have ever encountered. In Khalil's darkest moments, he found himself hopeless and homeless on Skid Row in LA. Miraculously, he managed to crawl his way out of that difficult situation, seek treatment, and ultimately find sobriety. Through the relentless pursuit of personal growth, finding purpose, and self-discovery, Khalil has attained nearly two decades of sobriety and is living the life of his dreams. However, his recovery journey has not always been easy, marked by numerous ups and downs that we delve into deeply today. We explore Khalil's gripping story, tracing his path from homelessness on Skid Row to achieving long-term sobriety. We also dive into the challenges of early sobriety and how Khalil's responsibility of caring for his dying mother provided the necessary focus for his recovery. Khalil shares why he believes being an addict is a superpower and credits it for his ability to build the empire of Sunlife Organics without any formal education or experience. Furthermore, we discuss his healing journey, including how he transformed his relationship with external validation and fame and much more!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:15 Becoming Khalil 3.0
06:36 Addiction is a superpower
12:55 Fame and external validation
17:17 Khalili gets humbled
23:33 Morning routine
27:32 Homeless on skid row
34:53 Early sobriety
39:09 How did success impact his recovery?
42:31 Becoming Khalil 4.0
47:55 Advice for addicts who are newly sober

Episode Resources:

Khalil | Instagram, Website

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Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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Tracy Tutor Reveals Her Wellness Secrets, How She Builds Confidence & Why Many Realtors Are Panicking Right Now Apr 27, 2023

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Today’s guest is Tracy Tutor. Tracy is a luxury real estate agent and the star of the hit TV show, Million Dollar Listing LA. We talk about what is really going on with the real estate market and why she has expanded her business outside of California. Tracy opens up about why she is going back to basics when it comes to being a realtor and how she remains confident during the turbulence of the current market. We also discuss reality TV drama, how her show is different then Selling Sunset and what parenting is like being in the public eye. Our chat goes in depth into Tracy’s wellness routine, her most meaningful fitness accomplishment and more!

What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:15 Expanding her business to Texas
04:20 The benefits of a slow real estate market
06:22 Tracy’s thoughts on the current market
09:30 Is it a buyers or sellers market?
11:00 How does she remain optimistic?
14:19 Tracy’s going back to basics
20:25 Scandoval/reality TV drama
25:19 How does she remain authentic?
26:35 Parenting as a celebrity/Mom guilt
31:48 Tracy’s health/fitness routine
35:31 Gwyneth Paltrow
38:29 Why Tracy loves weight lifting
42:28 Do her kids workout?
44:00 Does Tracy sleep well?
46:11 What’s next for her?

Episode Resources:

Tracy | Instagram, Website

⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠

If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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Alan Stein Jr. On Mastering Stress, Staying Present Under Pressure & Learning To Love The Process Apr 24, 2023

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Today’s guest is world-renowned coach, speaker and author Alan Stein Jr. Alan spent 15+ years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet including Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Stephan Curry. He now teaches audiences how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. Alan inspires and empowers everyone he works with to take immediate action and improve mindset, habits and productivity. Alan shares how to build and maintain self-confidence, how to detach from outcomes and embrace the process, why it’s so important to stay focused on your effort and attitude, how to stay present while experiencing stress and use it to your advantage, how to develop discipline and create long lasting changes in your life and more.

What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:27 How to build sustainable confidence
04:17 Does failure build confidence?
07:14 You can’t change the past
10:30 How to stay PRESENT
14:19 Control your effort and attitude
18:28 Stack small wins
22:30 Learn to love the process
26:47 Stress, stagnation and burnout
30:45 Using stress to your advantage
35:15 Wants vs. needs
38:00 How to escape the victim mindset
40:50 Overcoming the fear of rejection
44:58 Visualization and manifestation
48:10 How to make a comeback

Episode Resources:

Alan | Instagram, Website

⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠

If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov

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Tina Anderson On The Secrets To Optimizing Your Gut Health & Why You Might Want To Switch Your Probiotics Apr 20, 2023

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Today’s guest is Tina Anderson. Tina is the CEO, and co-founder of Just Thrive, a gut health supplement company. In this episode, we'll be diving deep into the topic of gut health and the importance of maintaining a healthy gut. Tina will be sharing her knowledge and expertise on the symptoms of poor gut health, what causes it, and what you can do to improve it. We'll also be discussing the role of probiotics, what to look for when buying probiotics, and why not all probiotics are created equal. We also get into the importance of fiber, fermented foods and chat about elimination diets and much more!

What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:17 Signs that your gut is unhealthy
02:44 What causes poor gut health?
05:14 How to heal your gut
07:42 Can a probiotic fix gut health issues?
11:39 How to shop for a probiotic
14:28 How often should you take a probiotic?
16:15 Why did she start Just Thrive?
18:57 Benefits of probiotics/why they may cause bloating
23:19 Fiber is important!
24:31 Prebiotic vs probiotic
25:47 Poor gut health vs. food intolerances
27:14 Fermented foods
28:48 How to eat a diverse group of foods (while busy)
31:27 Managing stress

Episode Resources:

Just Thrive | Instagram, Website

⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠

If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov

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Chase Chewning On Processing His Father's Death, Healing Deep-Rooted Trauma & Transforming Grief Into Gratitude Apr 17, 2023

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Today’s guest is Chase Chewning. Chase is an Army Veteran, he’s a health coach and the host of the wildly popular podcast, Ever Forward Radio. Before going from health coach to podcaster, Chase served in the military and after six years of active duty, he was medically discharged due a string of injuries that ultimately required him to have bilateral reconstructive hip surgeries. After learning how to walk again, exercise as medicine, making healthy lifestyle modifications and helping others do the same became his passion. In today's conversation, we dive deep into Chase’s story and chat about how the loss of his father during his time in the Army led to a path of self-sabotage, causing emotional pain and physical injuries that ultimately forced him to retire from the military. We also discuss how he transformed his mental health and dealt with his suppressed, deep-rooted trauma. Chase also opens up about his struggles with male friendships and the recent discovery of his true self. A major theme of today’s convo revolves around how he's turned his gratitude for his past experiences into a career of helping others transform their bodies and minds, inspiring them to live a life ever forward.

What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:51 Prioritizing his mental health
04:44 Chase hits an emotional rock bottom
10:53 The death of his father
15:42 Chase gets medically discharged from military
19:19 Dealing with anger
25:05 Gratitude for the past
28:32 Rebuilding his life & becoming a health coach
33:38 Processing his pain and trauma
38:23 Why does Chase struggle with male friendships?
45:06 You must be able to get vulnerable with YOURSELF
46:50 Chase’s identity crisis
51:05 A deeper level of healing
55:05 Living a life ever forward

Episode Resources:

Chase | Instagram, Website, Podcast

⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠

If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov

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From Reality TV to Rock Bottom to Recovery Advocate: The Story of Jason Wahler Apr 13, 2023

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Today’s guest is Jason Wahler. Jason is a popular reality TV personality and recovery advocate, who is dedicated to raising awareness about substance abuse and mental health. In today’s episode, Jason shares his personal journey with addiction and how his very public relapse a few years ago prompted him to make significant changes to maintain his sobriety. He talks about detoxing from drugs while his wife was giving birth to their first daughter, and offers advice for those with loved ones struggling with addiction. Jason also discusses rebuilding his self-worth, how he has forgiven himself and rebuilt trust with others, and the self-destructive nature of addiction. Jason lives in Nashville and we also discuss how he is managing his mental health following the horrific tragedy that occurred a few weeks ago.

Thanks to today’s sponsor:

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:32 Nashville tragedy (Jason lives there)
04:44 What’s the most difficult situation he has faced?
06:54 Changes he’s made to maintain his sobriety
10:20 What caused his mental health struggles as a kid?
11:35 Going on reality TV while battling addiction
14:35 When did things get bad?
18:00 Why do addicts self-destruct?
20:24 How did his wife help support him/hold him accountable
22:07 Detoxing in the same hospital where his wife was giving birth
24:41 Lying about sobriety
29:19 What was rock bottom?
32:24 Being honest about his relapse on social media
35:05 Rebuilding his self worth
38:37 Forgiveness
41:39 Rebuilding trust with his family
42:57 You’re a product of your environment

Episode Resources:

Jason | Instagram, Website

⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠

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If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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Homaira Kabir On Transforming Negative Beliefs Into Positive Action & How To Build REAL Confidence That Lasts Apr 10, 2023

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Today's guest is Homaira Kabir. Homaira holds Master’s degrees in Coaching Psychology and in Positive Psychology—the science of human flourishing and wellbeing—from the University of East London and has over a decade of experience as a life coach. She is the founder and CEO of the Goodbye Perfect Project, which she launched with the mission to bring science-backed, soulful support to help people break free of unhelpful patterns and own their purpose, voice, and impact. In this episode, Homaira shares valuable insights on how to build real confidence that lasts, and how to recognize the signs of being disconnected from our authentic selves. She provides tips on maintaining optimism and confidence during challenging times, and how to transform negative beliefs into positive action. We also discuss the differences between real confidence and fragile confidence and how to avoid becoming addicted to outcomes and so much more!

What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:26 Don’t fall into THIS confidence trap
03:14 Are you disconnected from your authentic self?
05:09 Where does someone’s “fragile confidence” come from?
07:43 How to remain optimistic during difficult times
11:40 How to avoid becoming addicted to the outcome
14:21 Homaira was “hooked” on external validation
18:53 Did she feel pressured to succeed?
20:47 Transforming your relationship with external validation
23:57 Remaining confident during adversity
26:39 Turning self compassion into action
29:05 The science of building confidence
31:18 Letting go of what people think of you
34:14 Receiving criticism in a relationship
38:44 How to build REAL confidence that lasts
44:15 Transforming negative self talk into empowering beliefs
46:50 The perfection trap

Episode Resources:

Homaira | Instagram, Website, Book

⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠

If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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Carly Stein Kremer On The Surprising Health Benefits Of Bees: Boost Your Immune System and Brain Health Naturally! Apr 06, 2023

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Today's guest is Carly Stein Kremer. Carly is the founder of Beekeeper's Naturals. Her company is all about merging natural medicine with modern science to create sustainably sourced bee products and remedies to help people live healthier and longer lives. Today we chat about the incredible benefits bees and their products provide for our health and their crucial role in our food system. Carly discusses the unique benefits of each type of bee product, including how they help improve our immune system, brain health, gut health and focus. She also shares her remarkable story of how bees saved her life, how the bees interact with the hive, and so much more!

What to Listen For:
00:00 Intro
01:16 Why are bees beneficial for our health?
05:19 How did being chronically sick impact her as a child?
08:52 Combining wellness with science
13:43 Her message to skeptics
14:20 Propolis cured her chronic tonsillitis
18:58 Becoming a beekeeper
28:33 Where did she get the bees?
30:54 Beehive/Bee products 101
37:20 Bees produce THIS superfood
39:09 Using bee products to boost your immune system
42:22 How did Carly avoid the “victim trap” despite her health problems?
44:03 When did she find purpose in the pain?
46:43 How to effectively start a passion project
49:16 Dealing with rejection
50:45 Managing anxiety

Episode Resources:

Beekeepers Natural | Instagram, Website
Carly | Instagram

⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠

If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov

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