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The Power Of Clean Eating & Dirty Sex Feb 09, 2020

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Our previous sexual experiences, even traumas, don't have to define our approach to sexuality as we get older. As Oprah says, trauma is an explanation, not an excuse. Lisa Davis, the author of Clean Eating, Dirty Sex, joins me today to talk about releasing past traumas through clean eating and self-love.

Lisa explains how we can be held back by our previous sexual experiences. She shares about a time when she was younger when she didn't perceive herself as conventionally attractive to feeling more attractive in her later teenage years and becoming more promiscuous. For years, she felt that this was the only way she could share her sexuality and it hampered her adult relationships.

When we're holding ourselves back due to past trauma, we tend to lack a sense of ourselves. This can have a negative effect on our immune systems and mental health. Lisa shares how you can start the process of inner bonding, and indeed, why getting to this point is so important for us all.

Lisa goes through some of the steps that you can take to relearn your approach to sexuality. From making the conscious decision that you're taking responsibility for your feelings to opening up and talking about them more, every step towards acceptance and reframing helps. You can absolutely do the hard inner work on your own and use guidance from books like Clean Eating, Dirty Sex, and resources from Margaret Paul.

How can you reconnect to your sense of self? Let me hear your thoughts in the comments on the episode page. If you have questions, email team@drannacabeca.com

In This Episode:

How we can be held back by previous sexual experiences
How a lack of sense of self can impact our immune system
Why you should strive for inner bonding
What steps you can take to relearn your approach to sexuality
How you can do the harder inner work on your own, using guidance from books

Quotes:

"Really developing that relationship with yourself. If you weren't nurtured, if you were abused, if you were neglected, whatever the case is: you have to have that inner love for yourself." (17:23)

"You need to make a conscious decision that you want to take responsibility for your feelings and learn how you are causing your own anxiety, depression, guilt, and shame with your own thoughts and actions." (23:31)

"Trauma is an explanation, but it's not an excuse. Move on, move forward. The act of forgiveness is self-love. Forgiveness does not mean reconciliation." (27:25)

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Why You Should Care More About Your Pelvic Health Feb 02, 2020

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Pelvic floor health can decline for women of all ages, whether they've had a pregnancy or not. Though severe issues are more common after giving birth, some degree of trouble happens as a woman grows older. Dr. Brianne Grogan is here to talk about the link between pelvic floor health and mental health and what we can do to prevent the decline.

Brianne had her own pelvic floor scare when she went for a run 3 weeks post-partum and felt something shift to where it wasn't supposed to be. She was determined to regain her pelvic health and now teaches other women and men how to protect themselves. Because for so many people, mental health is linked to pelvic health, and women who experience pelvic issues often experience feelings of loneliness, as well.

A women's health physical therapist is a specialist who works exclusively with women to improve their pelvic floor health. If you've been experiencing issues, you should ask your doctor for a referral. Brianne explains what some of the symptoms of pelvic floor problems are and what you should look out for.

She also shares some great advice about easy lifestyle changes you can make right away to start improving your pelvic health. From regularly walking and Kegel exercises to her favorite butterfly position, every little change can have a positive impact. But you also need to be careful that you're not overexercising that area as this can actually have a negative impact on your pelvic health.

Brianne talks about some of the less appealing topics of women's health, but learning to use the toilet properly is so important for all of us. Make sure you're never pushing your urine out and consider investing in a squatty potty. She also shares some tips on how we can prevent pelvic prolapse, which is a pretty scary experience for women.

Do you regularly practice Kegel exercises? Are you aware of how much you're pushing while using the toilet? Have you heard of a women's health physical therapist?

In This Episode:

How your pelvic floor health is linked to your mental health
What a women's health physical therapist does
What some of the symptoms of pelvic floor problems are
What lifestyle changes you can make to start improving your pelvic floor health right now
How you can use the toilet properly
How to prevent pelvic prolapse

Quotes:

"There's a lot of build-in shame around this personal area of our body, aside from the fact of prolapse and incontinence." (12:25)

"Now that she's found a group of women who get her, who understand her, the loneliness is gone." (36:19)

"There is no age limit on good pelvic health!" (38:26)

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How To Heal & Improve Your Brain Health Jan 26, 2020

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Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet and reducing our screen time are some of the best ways to combat long-term degenerative health and brain diseases. I'm joined by Dr. David Perlmutter, my dear friend, neurologist, and co-author of Brain Wash, to talk about disconnection syndrome and our brain's health.

The first thing David talks about is how important sleep is. It's the most important thing we can do to improve our overall health and our brain function, but so many people don't prioritize it. Poor sleep has been linked to bad decisions, impaired memory function, and so much more as it leads to a decline in our amygdala.

David explains what we can do to reconnect with our amygdala. Doing so will help us stave off degenerative brain diseases and improve our overall brain health. He tells us that there are a number of different lifestyle changes you can make to help improve your brain's recovery, and even help prevent degenerative diseases.

One of these changes is to adopt an anti-inflammatory diet. The current Western diet is full of inflammatory foods that have been linked to long-term health and brain diseases, and unfortunately, as these foods spread across the globe, other cultures will start having a prevalence for them as well.

Our society's increased use of electronic screens is also contributing to degenerative brain diseases. David shares the acronym he's created in his new book, Brain Wash: T.I.M.E. and how we can all keep it in mind to help limit our unnecessary screen time. We've all been there when we go on to check one thing and two hours later are mindlessly scrolling through social media!

How do you control your screen time? Do you prioritize getting a good night's sleep? What lifestyle changes can you make today to help prevent degenerative brain diseases?

In This Episode:

Why we make bad decisions when we've had a bad night's sleep
How we can reconnect with our amygdala
How many lifestyle changes you should make to help improve recovery in Alzheimer's patients
How inflammatory diets are leading to long-term health and brain problems
How you can employ T.I.M.E. when you're browsing online

Quotes:

"Our lifestyle choices are playing a huge role in the destiny of the brain and in the current functionality of the brain, and even in the recovery of the brain from serious issues." (11:22)

"For years, we've talked about the fundamental role that inflammation as a mechanism plays in the genesis of things like coronary artery disease, diabetes, cancer, the whole array of chronic degenerative conditions, including Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Multiple Sclerosis that are related to the brain as well." (13:37)

"We live in a world where we want to be productive, and there's this crazy idea that to be productive you have to stay up late and study, get up early and cram, but that's really bad in the long run. It leads to poor decision making, it actually threatens memory. So why would you want to do that?" (21:17)

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How To Embrace Conflict Jan 19, 2020

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Whether you're terrified of conflict or you thrive on it, learning how to embrace conflict in the healthiest way possible is incredibly important for successful relationships. Today's guests go so far as to say there's a certain level of beauty that develops during conflict. CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke are here to talk about why we should all embrace the moments that bring conflict to our relationships.

Chronically repressing feelings of conflict and avoiding stressful situations can actually lead to bigger health problems. Once you start addressing some of the issues, you might notice positive changes to your health. Some of these feelings might even be held onto from childhood.

When you're in a relationship, communication styles are more often than not going to be different. But it's important to honor and respect your partner's communication style and learn how to have meaningful conversations, even when they have an element of conflict.

You might also find that you have feelings of jealousy over something your partner is doing. CrisMarie and Susan explain how you can look at your emotions to determine why you're feeling that certain way and how you can deconstruct the stories you hold.

CrisMarie and Susan share how you can reconnect with your partner when you're feeling out of touch with them or like you're constantly angry and annoyed. When you're in a committed relationship, it's so imperative you at least try to work things out than throw it all away. One of their favorite techniques is the 5-5-5 rule to foster intimate, constructive conversations in a structured manner, so no one feels attacked or overwhelmed.

What is your love language? How do you feel after having an argument with your partner? Do you ever feel jealous over something your partner is doing?

In This Episode:

Where the beauty comes from during conflict
What repressing and avoiding conflict can cause in your body
How you can honor and respect the differences in communication styles
How you can turn around your feelings of jealousy to figure out what you're not fulfilling in yourself
How you can get back in touch with your partner when you're feeling constant anger with them
What the 5-5-5 rule is and how it can help you have more intimate, constructive conversations with your partner
How to rebuild lost trust within your relationship

Quotes:

"The more ideas that are out there, the more possibilities that are out there, the world expands. My world gets bigger and I'm not stuck in the narrative, whether it's in my relationship or it's out in the world in general, that I would be stuck in if I only had my own storyline." (8:27)

"You're defining yourself, meaning, I'm speaking out what I want. That doesn't mean your partner has to change, you're just defining yourself and doing what's important for you and that's a very powerful move." (22:44)

"The key is once you decide, 'hey, I need to find my voice' is to remember that you still have this part, that they're your expectations and that person over there never knew about them. So you've got to give that some room to let that other person catch up." (45:14)

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How The Hormone Fix Can Help You Jan 05, 2020

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This episode of Couch Talk features an incredibly informative and touching review from Lisa, whom I've been working with through my Magic Menopause program and is a big advocate of my book, The Hormone Fix.

Lisa touches on what questionnaires and charts you can find in The Hormone Fix. These will help you track your progress, health improvements and changes, and more.

I'm also a follower of The Hormone Fix. It's my way of life that I've put together and implemented through all the years I've traveled, explored, and discovered what makes the healthiest people in the world the healthiest.

Lisa praises the benefits of my Mighty Maca supplement, saying that she's had so much more energy while taking it. She also shares how her husband started taking it, too, and he's had more energy than he's had in years.

I believe that men can learn a lot from The Hormone Fix. While it's targeted to peri- and menopausal women, the information contained about hormone health is universal. Lisa and her husband took part in parts of my Magic Menopause program together and he found a lot of benefit from learning alongside her.

What is your sexy, younger you statement? Let me know in the KetoGreen Community with Dr. Anna Cabeca.

In This Episode:

What kind of questionnaires and charts you can find in The Hormone Fix
Why The Hormone Fix is a way of life
How Mighty Maca can help you control your stress levels
How men can benefit from The Hormone Fix

Quotes:

"In The Hormone Fix, Dr. Anna takes the mystery out of understanding our hormones and gives practical advice that is simple and easy to follow." (1:42)

"In chapter 8 of The Hormone Fix, Dr. Anna helps us to realize that stress prevents us from living our best life and she helps us see how we can get stress under control no matter the source." (3:08)

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Why Sustainable Farming Should Matter To You Dec 29, 2019

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The farming industry has changed dramatically over the years. With the introduction of factory farming, animal agriculture is causing more harm than good to not only our health but our environment. Joe Heitzeberg joins me to talk about his business, Crowd Cow, that focuses on supporting small, local farmers to rear the best meat and fish possible.

Crowd Cow works with farmers who care about their animals to raise them with love and happiness before ending their lives with as much compassion and gratitude as possible. Joe explains what problems industrial farming has had on the local agriculture and environment. He also tells us how a few alternative views of the legislation can allow farmers to claim their animals as organic, free-range, and grass-fed when in reality they're anything but.

By choosing to support sustainable farming practices with our money and purchases, consumers can send a message that they don't support factory farming that contributes to environmental endangerment and poor animal welfare. Consumers should also provide feedback to the producer how the meat and fish they're eating tastes and if they'll keep buying it because this type of feedback does work, especially if more people do it.

On that note, Joe recommends consumers do their research to find out where their meat and fish come from. Many supermarkets have no way to trace where their meat comes from, preferring to avoid that conversation altogether. But it's in the consumers' best interest to do their research and make informed decisions about where their meat comes from.

Joe talks about why the welfare of an animal is so important, not just for the fact that they'll be sacrificing their lives for our food, but an animal that has been treated with love and kindness will also taste better. This kindness extends to the last day of the animal's life. Everything we talk about in this episode contributes to why sustainable farming matters for our health and our environment.

Where do you currently buy your animal products from? How can you be a more conscious meat consumer? Do you understand why sustainable farming methods are so important?

In This Episode:

Why industrial farming has ruined the animal agriculture industry
What the ideal environment for organic farming looks like
Why you should feedback to the producer how you find the meat and fish you're eating
How you can find the details of where and how your meat is produced in order to make informed decisions
Why the way an animal is treated throughout their life matters
Why sustainable farming is so important for our health and the environment

Quotes:

"Everybody is trained that meat is just meat. The last 50-60-70 years of meat has done this industrial thing that many people are concerned about and so the whole world appears to be trying to grow meat alternatives in test tubes and create fake meat, even though we've evolved for 10,000s of years eating meat." (6:56)

"We're not here to judge, we're here to make things accessible and to empower consumers to make informed choices." (12:32)

"For it to taste good, you've got to make these animals calm and healthy. If they've led calm, healthy lives, all the way up to the one bad day, the one bad moment, then it's going to taste better." (21:45)

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Why The Mediterranean Diet Is So Good For You Dec 22, 2019

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How does eating a diet rich in olives, fish, vegetables, and pasta sound? If you think it sounds perfect, then you're in luck, because the Mediterranean way of eating is the best out there and perfect for weight loss. I'm joined by Dr. Steven Masley who has researched and written about the Mediterranean diet as a way of bringing health and wellness to America.

Steven explains why the Mediterranean diet is so good for weight loss. One of the biggest factors is the lack of processed food and carbs, like bread. Everything is fresh and low in preservatives.

Another reason why Europeans tend to weigh less than Americans is that their lifestyle is naturally more active than ours. Europeans, especially those living near the Mediterranean, will walk to the market every day for their fresh food. They don't tend to have large pantries and fridges.

Steven says that this is a reflection of the quality of the food in Europe. Pesticides and preservatives are seldom used, farmers wouldn't dream of injecting their animals with antibiotics, and consumers expect to shop regularly for their food. Even after spending just a couple of weeks living in this environment, both Steven and I noticed positive changes to our health… that pretty much reverted within days of being back on the standard American diet.

In this episode, Steven shares what Mediterranean food habits you can easily adopt into your diet that will improve your health. Because a lot of these foods are naturally lower in acid, you'll start to feel better quickly. Lastly, Steven talks about what relationships, sex, and intimacy are like in the Mediterranean region and why people are active late into their lives.

Do you like the light and oily food of the Mediterranean? What would you rate your overall health? Have you struggled to lose weight in the past?

In This Episode:

What makes the Mediterranean diet so good for weight loss
How a European lifestyle is naturally more active than an American
What the quality of natural food in Europe is
How quickly dietary changes can impact your health
What Mediterranean food habits you should adopt in your diet
How a Mediterranean diet is naturally lower in acid
How you can maintain a healthy sex life into older age

Quotes:

"In Europe, there's a general aversion to anything being put on their crops. They have some, like we do, that's organic certified. But they have a ton that's raised in an organic fashion that's not certified." (18:01)

"The ingredients really do matter. I think that's a key message, find the right ingredients that taste great, are easy to prepare, and are good for your heart, brain, and soul." (29:18)

"Adding a Mediterranean lifestyle, yes, it's great for your health, but the food's delicious. It's the easiest thing to do. If you want to bring joy back into your household, your life, and your family, look at cooking, shopping, cooking together, and enjoying meals together. Have a leisurely time and have fun. It's all about having fun and eating delicious food." (34:17)

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How To Address & Move Past Erectile Dysfunction Dec 15, 2019

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Erectile dysfunction is a pretty common thing that affects men as they get older. Erectile dysfunction affects more than just a man's sexual performance, it impacts his confidence, relationship, and other aspects of his health. Orest Komarnyckyj from Old Guy Talks is here to talk about what we can do to help our partners with erectile dysfunction.

The most important thing to understand about erectile dysfunction is that it's more common than you think. There are so many different treatment options out there, both medical and natural, but it really does come down to trial and error until you find one that works for your partner. I also share some supplements he can take to support his sexual health.

Talking about problems in the bedroom are never easy, but once you approach the subject calmly and openly, it will be easier to talk about. Your partner is very likely embarrassed that they're experiencing erectile dysfunction, so reassure him that he's not alone. Encourage him to seek out qualified medical practitioners, more than someone who's just going to give him a little blue pill and move on to the next patient, to try to find the root cause of his erectile dysfunction.

Because even though erectile dysfunction medicine might work at first, a lot of it won't be effective long-term. Orest explains what else happens to a man's body when he takes ED medication for a prolonged period of time. Did you know that erectile dysfunction medication is actually rising in popularity among young men because of the unrealistic expectations set by pornography?

Orest talks about the alternative options, some natural and some medical, that are available instead of erectile dysfunction medication. He also shares the first steps you and your partner can take in order to regain your sex life. Sex into older age is possible and we all deserve a healthy sex life with our partners.

Does your partner have erectile dysfunction? What medication is your partner taking? How are you going to approach having a conversation about sexual health with your partner?

In This Episode:

What other aspects of men's health erective dysfunction impacts
Why you and your partner shouldn't give up if the first treatment option doesn't work for him
What supplements your partner can take to support men's sexual health
How you can start talking about erectile dysfunction
Why you need to have these intimate discussions with your partner
What happens to the body when your partner takes erectile dysfunction medication
What alternatives to erectile dysfunction medications are available
What the first steps you and your partner can take to help them through erectile dysfunction

Quotes:

"We're all really different on this stuff. Some things are going to work well for some people. For others, everything's going to work. And for some people, it's a journey of discovery for what's going to work and a lot of times, it's not going to be just one treatment." (8:46)

"Erectile dysfunction is a thief because in many ways it robs you of emotional and physical intimacy that is so necessary to have a quality relationship." (16:03)

"Being able to be sexually functional is very important to your reality, your essence, as a man." (29:19)

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The Truth About A Healthy Life Beyond The Pill Dec 08, 2019

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Taking the hormonal birth control pill might be preventing unwanted pregnancy, but it could also be masking, or even causing, a whole host of chronic health conditions. Dr. Jolene Brighten, the author of Beyond the Pill, is here today, along with my daughter, Amanda, to talk about the effects of the pill on our bodies and what alternative birth control methods are available.

Jolene is an expert in women's health, nutrition, contraception, and hormone imbalances. She works with women to reclaim their natural health, cycle, and rhythm. Having been on the birth control pill for 10 years when she was younger, she knows how it can devastate your body's natural health, though she isn't completely anti-pill. Jolene just wants to help you find the best healthcare for you.

Many doctors will put young women on the pill to help manage painful or long periods, amongst other things, but those symptoms could actually be caused by a chronic condition such as PCOS. Jolene explains why we shouldn't try to just mask these symptoms but should endeavor to find the route cause of them.

The effects of being on the birth control pill long-term can also last long into menopause! And did you know that your gut health can actually impact your period? If you have extremely painful periods, it could be due to food intolerance, like dairy, or poor gut health, like leaky gut or SIBO. Plus, there are so many links between the pill and cancer.

So what do you to prevent pregnancy when you don't want to risk using the pill? There are so many other non-hormonal contraceptive methods out there. Jolene also talks about the benefits of the barrier method, both male and female condoms, and you might be surprised that they're not just to prevent pregnancy!

The most important thing to understand is that what works for you might not work for the other women in your family. Birth control is personal to you, so figure out what method is best for you, your circumstances, and your health.

Do you have painful periods? How comfortable are you with your current method of birth control? Are you entering menopause in the healthiest way possible for you?

In This Episode:

How birth control can impact so many other medical conditions
Why you should reconsider using the birth control pill to manage chronic diseases
How you can support your entrance to menopause in a more healthy way
Why our gut health can impact the pain of our period
What the relationship between the birth control pill and cancer is
What other methods of birth control you can use that aren't the pill
Why what's normal for you won't necessarily be right for other women in your family
Why you should still use a barrier method of contraception

Quotes:

"Women should have all the information they need to make the best decision for themselves about the birth control pill." (3:59)

"Birth control was designed for a healthy, young female patient who didn't want to have a baby - yet - it was never designed to be this indefinite thing that we're just left on, never to ovulate, never to have a natural cycle. And it was never designed for the management of chronic disease." (9:16)

"Once women start to understand what is going on in their natural cycle, they can see where there's issues and where there never was issues." (25:04)

"How can a woman ever have a boundary if she's never been given permission by society to have a boundary? One way we can do that, that serves us as well, is by having our own boundaries and not apologize for taking what we need and leaving what we don't." (35:42)

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How To Take Control Of Your Reproductive Health Nov 24, 2019

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Your menstrual cycle gives you more indication into your body's overall health than just whether you have a regular period or not. As Lisa Hendrickson-Jack shares, by charting your menstrual cycle, you can not only track your fertility, you can also uncover other health problems you might not be aware of.

Lisa is a holistic reproductive health practitioner, the author of The Fifth Vital Sign, blogger and podcast host at Fertility Friday, and has been using fertility awareness for 20 years as her primary birth control. On this podcast, Lisa explains what aspects of your menstrual cycle you should notice and track, from the color of your period blood to the length of your bleed to how your cervical mucus changes throughout your cycle.

Did you know that having pain during menstruation is actually a sign that your body isn't at optimal health? We're taught that women experiencing cramps is normal during our pre-menstrual time, but when is pain ever something normal? Pain is a sign that something is wrong in our body.

Lisa explains how over our menstrual years, our cycle will change. When we first get our period, our cycles might be longer than what's considered normal (24-35 days). But as long as your cycle falls inside these normal parameters as an adult, you probably don't have anything to worry about, at least on this front.

Ovulating regularly, and, in turn, having a regular period, is important for the entire health of your body. Regular ovulation helps regulate your hormone levels, especially progesterone, as this hormone is incredibly important for our overall health. This is one of the reasons why hormonal birth control can negatively impact our health - the pill essentially takes us into false menopause, disrupting the natural rhythm of our hormones.

Lisa shares some more natural birth control methods, including fertility awareness and non-hormonal birth control. She explains exactly how long we're fertile for during our cycle (10 days!) and why you should take extra precautions during this time to prevent pregnancy.

Do you have a regular menstrual cycle? Have you ever charted your cycle changes? Do you experience painful cramping at the start of your period?

In This Episode:

How charting your menstrual cycle can indicate other health problems
What aspects of your menstrual cycle you should notice
How much pain is normal during your menstrual cycle
How your menstrual cycle will change as you age
What role ovulation has for the health of your entire body
How hormonal birth control negatively affects your health
What some natural birth control methods are
How long are you fertile for in your cycle

Quotes:

"As women, we have this amazing gift to be able to track our health just by paying attention to our cycles." (6:05)

"Having healthy menstrual cycles, regular ovulatory cycles, ovulating, and producing progesterone is really important for us to achieve optimal health." (19:54)

"If you were to draw the blood of 6,000 women who are on the pill, they're all going to have up to 60% lower testosterone than a woman who's not on the pill." (26:04)

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