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How to slow down aging with Dr. Alka Patel May 09, 2022

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Have you ever wanted to press pause and slow down aging?

When you think of aging, you may immediately think about getting older. As you'll hear in this episode, these are two very different things.

Joining me to speak about this topic is Dr. Alka Patel, a TEDx speaker, GP, Lifestyle Doctor, Longevity Coach, author and podcaster. She is Founder of Lifestyle First®, Creator of The Lifestyle First Formula® and host of The Lifestyle First Podcast.

One of her greatest passions is to empower and equip passionate changemakers to connect to their D.N.A. and Discover, Notice and Activate who they are, what they want and where they are going so that they can outSMART stress and outLIVE life with Stress Modifying Age Reversing Techniques for a life of Longevity, Intention, Value and Energy- it's time to LIVE!

She helps speakers to self-care, leaders to leverage health and wellness in business and high impact experts to live longer, younger. Her own biological age is almost 30 years younger than her chronological age- yours can be too!

Listen in as we talk about:

[2:40] The concept of aging and getting older
[5:20] The difference in getting older and aging
[6:40] Is it possible to slow down aging?
[7:20] Dr. Patel's acronym that focuses on the 10 key elements of our lifestyles
[8:50] How to measure your biological age
[20:00] The impact of what we consume both physically and mentally
[22:50] The three F's of food

Resources mentioned in this episode:

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Take the LQ test – you know your IQ and your EQ, now find out your LQ!
20% discount on Dr. Patel's Warm Up programme with code Podcast20 (Includes biological age test, motivation report and a results reveal consultation).

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The State of Media Today with Natalie Tysdal May 02, 2022

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As you know if you've been listening to my podcast, I believe that we were created to do hard things. It's one of my favorite things to say to my kids, and it's something that I tell myself when things get difficult.

Leaving my stable job in the news business was a big leap for me, and so was starting my own business and podcast. It was the greatest decision I ever made.

In this episode, I'm back with a life and career update, and I'm sharing with you some key things I have learned about this next generation of incredible kids. I also touch on how I feel about the state of media today, and why it's so important to report ethically.

Listen in as we talk about:

[2:00] A life and career update that I'm finally sharing with you
[4:40] Starting a new job that brings me full circle in my journalism career
[6:40] What I've learned firsthand about teenagers
[13:00] The state of the media today
[14:00] The importance of ethical journalism

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Glutathione: Fight Disease, Slow Aging and Increase Energy with Dr. Nayan Patel Apr 25, 2022

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Have you heard of Glutathione? It's a remarkable antioxidant that we all need to consider when it comes to fighting disease, slowing the aging process, and increasing our energy.

Dr. Nayan Patel joins me for this conversation. Dr. Patel is a sought after pharmacist, health expert, and thought leader in the industry. Since 1999, he has been collaborating with physicians to develop customized medication for their clients and design patient-specific drug and nutrition programmes. He has been the pharmacist of choice to celebrities, CEO's and physicians themselves.

He recently published his first comprehensive book, The Glutathione Revolution: Fight Disease, Slow Aging & Increase Energy. After 11 years of clinical research on the master antioxidant, glutathione, Dr. Patel finally shares how powerful and essential glutathione is to the body's detox system. He talks about the various benefits it has with slowing down the aging process, and explains how to increase your levels naturally. Dr. Patel is a firm believer in providing the body with tools it needs to defend itself and promote a healthy lifestyle that fits the pace of the modern world.

Listen in as we talk about:

[2:55] What is Glutathione
[4:15] How we get Glutathione
[7:05] Mental and physical stress and how Glutathione can help with this
[9:50] Tips to mitigate stress
[11:20] Three things we can do to create more Glutathione
[13:45] Dr. Patel's signature Glutathione product
[14:35] How Glutathione supports less wrinkles and the aging process
[17:05] Dr. Patel's tips to mitigating stress

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Glutathione Revolution: Fight Disease, Slow Aging, and Increase Energy with the Master Antioxidant by Dr. Nayan Patel

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Why it's Important for Kids to Have a Sense of Control with Dr. William Stixrud Apr 18, 2022

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In this episode, we're talking about why it's important for kids to have a sense of control.

Why do we feel the need to control things as parents? And is it necessary for our kids to feel like they have control too? If we're not giving some control to our kids, then they're not gaining confidence and learning to do things for themselves.

Joining me for this conversation is Dr. William R. Stixrud, a clinical neuropsychologist and founder of The Stixrud Group. He is a member of the teaching faculty at Children's National Medical Center and an assistant professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Stixrud is the author, with Ned Johnson, of the nationally bestselling book, The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives.

He is a frequent lecturer and workshop presenter and the author of several articles and book chapters on topics related to adolescent brain development, stress and sleep deprivation, integration of the arts in education, and meditation.

His work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Times of London, The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report, Time Magazine, Scientific American, Business Week, Barron's, and, New York Magazine.

Listen in as we talk about:

[2:25] Why we as parents and kids need control
[8:00] How to help our kids find their own motivation
[11:05] Tips for parents who feel like it's too late to make changes
[16:30] Why it's okay to let our kids "fail"
[20:28] What happiness means to young people

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Self Driven Child By William Stixrud, PhD and Ned Johnson

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck

What Do You Say? By William Stixrud, PhD and Ned Johnson

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How to Prevent Cancer with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, MD Apr 11, 2022

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How do we prevent cancer? Is it even possible? In a day and age where it feels like everyone we know has had a cancer scare or diagnosis, how can we change the way we live our lives to better support our overall health?

Joining me to discuss this is Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D. She is a prominent leader in the Integrative & Functional Medicine medical field (taking the best of all sciences, including conventional, homeopathic, eastern medicine, and the new modern medicine).

She is the Medical Director of two unique clinics, "The Cancer Center For Healing" & "Center For New Medicine."

Dr. Connealy created the Cancer Center For Healing because of the epidemic spreading of Cancer. She has discovered that many factors contribute to the disease process; therefore, many modalities must be used to reverse it and spend the proper time with each patient to allow for the reversal of the disease.

Listen in as we talk about:

[2:30] How Dr. Connealy decided to focus on cancer as her area of practice
[8:12] Why people are getting sicker and sicker
[12:00] Tips to live a healthier life and avoid health issues
[14:30] Why sleep is so important
[19:05] Drinking quality water
[22:51] What a good day of healthy eating looks like
[27:20] The truth about cancer and genetics
[30:55] Why you need to be your own advocate

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Perfectly Healthy Book

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Why Confidence Matters with Natalie Tysdal Apr 04, 2022

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In this episode, we're talking about why confidence matters.

How do we build, or better yet, how do we learn confidence? Is it even possible?

Well, the short answer is yes, but it's not something that happens overnight. I give you my best tips for developing confidence within yourself – and it's a bonus because it works for our kids too!

Listen in as we talk about:

[3:05] How to know if you're confident
[4:30] Where to start with building confidence
[8:15] How to help our own kids become more confident

Resources mentioned in this episode:

5 Tips to Help You Raise A More Confident Kid

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How to Optimize Hormone Health Through Menopause with Pauline Cox Mar 28, 2022

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Have you hit that health slump, you know, the one where your metabolism seems to be changing, and diet and exercise isn't helping?

Our bodies are complex and ever-changing, and my guest this week, Pauline Cox, explains how hormone health and blood sugar levels are part of the root causes of many imbalances.

Pauline is a nutritionist and has a deep passion for health and nutrition. Her day-to-day work involves translating complex science into simple, easy to follow steps to make health information increasingly accessible.

She is the author of the award-winning book, Primal Living in a Modern World, co-founder of high street and online low-carb and keto specialists Sow & Arrow and co-founder of online women's health membership, My Health Mastery. Her own health journey inspired her to focus on optimizing health and hormonal balance in women of all ages.

Listen in as we talk about:

[7:55] Tips to balance estrogen and progesterone
[9:20] What kinds of sugars to avoid in order to support proper blood sugar
[18:00] Signs to look out for to know if you're entering perimenopause or menopause
[20:40] Tips to get your family onboard with eating healthier

Resources mentioned in this episode:

10% off annual membership with the code HormoneHealth

Notes from Natalie:

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How to Spark Brilliance as a Leader with Jackie Insinger Mar 21, 2022

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I'm excited to share this episode with you, because it's with my dear friend Jackie Insinger. We talk about her new book, Spark Brilliance, and the lessons we can learn about being a kind and empathetic leader.

Throughout her career, Jackie has brought her expertise in Cognitive Psychology and Interpersonal Dynamics to the business world as a sought-after Leadership and Team Dynamics Coach.

Using her research-based, action-oriented methodology, Jackie helps leaders and teams focus on unique strengths and authentic connection in order to increase performance, results, and fulfillment. Her Positive Psychology-led framework, Platinum Leadership, has been a game-changer for thousands of people and businesses throughout the world.

Listen in as we talk about:

[2:00] What you will learn from Jackie's new book, Spark Brilliance
[7:00] Can you really fake being in a positive mood if you need to be?
[10:55] How we can help make other people better
[20:55] Tips to get out of neutral emotions and into the positive ones

Jackie has a psychology degree from Duke University and a master's in human development and psychology from Harvard. She is a member of both the Forbes Coaches Council and the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council and lives in Denver with her husband, Rob; two sons, Simon and Miles; and enormous Newfoundland, Hailey, aka Big Nazty.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Purchase: Spark Brilliance by Jackie Insinger [Purchase the book for $0.99 from March 21-25]

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Keeping Our Cool When it Matters Most with Carla Naumburg Mar 14, 2022

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You know those moments of frustration that come creeping in, and the next thing you know, you've completely lost it on your kids?

It happens, and we know it happens, but is there a way to recover from it? This is what we're talking about in this episode with Carla Naumburg.

Carla Naumburg, PhD, LICSW, is a clinical social worker, parenting expert, and mother. She's the author of five non-fiction books, including her international bestseller, How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids (Workman, 2019), and the forthcoming You're Not a Sh*tty Parent and How to Stop Freaking Out, the middle-grade adaptation of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids. Carla lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two daughters.

Listen in as we talk about:

[2:30] How to stop yourself before you lose it
[5:40] Tips to managing our emotions in the moment
[9:30] Practical things you can do to not lose it
[12:45]: Single-tasking vs. multitasking
[17:40]: How to recover after a blow up

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Tips to overcome the feeling of overwhelm with Natalie Tysdal Mar 07, 2022

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Do you often feel overwhelmed? In a world that has been continuously chaotic, how do we navigate these deep feelings of overwhelm?

I know I'm not alone in feeling this. Between being a mom, my schedule, my kids' schedules, and everything else that comes our way, there is always something going on that needs my attention.

In this episode, I'm sharing with you my best ways to stay on top of my overwhelm so that it doesn't take over.

Listen in as we talk about: