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355: What You Need to Know About Cavities, Gum Disease, and TMJ With Dr. Thomas Birkenhauer Jul 09, 2020

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This episode was a fun one for me because I have been an amateur dental researcher for over a decade now. I’m so obsessed with oral health that I even developed and launched my own toothpaste! My guest is Dr. Thomas Birkenhauer, a personal friend of mine and actually my dentist. In fact I now …

354: How to Upgrade Your Brain and Learn Anything Faster With Limitless Author Jim Kwik Jul 06, 2020

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Jim Kwik taught me how to speed read, one of the most valuable skills I have ever mastered. Now he’s back on the show today to talk to us about how to upgrade your brain and learn anything faster! And his story is incredible. After a childhood brain injury, teachers gave him little hope and …

353: A Chat With My Husband: Healthy Living, Working Together, Parenting & Random Things in the Name of Health Jul 02, 2020

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Today you get the real inside scoop as I sit down with my husband Seth for a long-awaited podcast chat. He’s the mastermind of all things tech behind the Wellness Mama website and podcast, an avid outdoorsman, and I couldn’t do what I do without him! Obviously and most importantly we also tackle the business …

352: How Protein Improves Metabolism and Health With Billy Bosch From Iconic Protein Jun 29, 2020

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Today on the podcast we’re talking all about protein: how much do we need, what kind do we need, and how can know our kids are getting enough! I’m here with my friend Billy Bosch, the founder of ICONIC Protein, who knows this area inside and out. We’ll explain exactly how protein works as a …

351: A Parent’s Guide to Precocious Puberty & How to Slow It Down With Dr. Anne Marie Fine Jun 25, 2020

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I have a pre-teen daughter now and it’s a whole new world! I’ve been thinking a lot about today’s topic, which is how modern toxins and lifestyle affects our kids during puberty. Dr. Anne-Marie Fine is an award-winning researcher and expert on this topic. She founded a forward-thinking health company called IAMFINE, based on her personal …

350: The Three Pillars of Healing to Become Your Best Self With Danette May Jun 22, 2020

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Danette May has an incredible story of healing and a complete mindset and lifestyle shift. She’s the best selling author of a book called The Rise as well as seven health and fitness books and programs. Danette brought all of her experiences together to cofound a company called Mindful Health. Today I’ll also share some of …

349: How to Be Your Best in High Stress Situations With Former Army Ranger and CIA Agent Jeff Banman Jun 18, 2020

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I’m pretty sure every one of us has experienced some level of high stress, especially these days! I am here with Jeff Banman, a former firefighter, U.S. Army Ranger, and CIA Counter-terrorism Operator. He’s made a career of studying successful people and discovering which variables allow them to survive or even thrive in stressful situations. Jeff has taken all he’s learned from years of conducting operations and missions all over the world and applied it to all aspects of modern-day parenting.

Jeff is a parent as well, so we also talk about how to foster this mindset of resilience and strength in your kids from an early age. I think you’ll enjoy this super creative and science-based way to look at adversity as much as I did.

Episode Highlights With Jeff Banman

What combat situations teach us about the brain
Jeff’s three Cs that allow kids (and adults) to thrive: comfort, confidence, and creativity
Why parenting may be the toughest and most important leadership role anyone can have
What it means to live in a conscious parenting zone
Tips and strategies for getting comfortable with discomfort
How heart rate variability lets us see stress
Ways to find (and create) calm even when there’s chaos
How to judge an acceptable and healthy level of risk for kids
Why Jeff made it his life’s mission to help people be more resilient
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Child: Welcome to my Mommy’s podcast.

This episode is sponsored by Joovv Red Light Therapy, a natural red light therapy in your very own home. We may not think of light when w

348: How to Minimize Your Exposure to Toxins & Effective Detox Protocols With Dr. Sandison From Neurohacker Jun 15, 2020

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Today we’re going deep on two very important topics in today’s modern world: toxins and detox. I’m here with Dr. Heather Sandison, the founder and medical director of the North County Natural Medicine Clinic and founder of Neurohacker and Marama, a unique residential care facility for the elderly. Dr. Sandison specializes in brain health, especially …

347: The Neuroscience of Calm During Stressful Times With Dr. David Rabin Jun 11, 2020

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In a time when we all probably feel more stress and uncertainty than usual, I invited Dr. David Rabin back for a second episode. Dr. Rabin has made a science of developing simple, non-invasive measures to better handle common emotional states like anxiety, stress, isolation, and overwhelm. During his research at the University of Pittsburgh, …

346: Sulforaphane: The “Broccoli Molecule” That Slows Aging, Fights Cancer, & Boosts Immune Health With BrocElite Jun 08, 2020

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Years ago, one of the things my doctor recommended for my Hashimoto’s was to start incorporating broccoli sprouts into my diet. He explained that they contain a compound called sulforaphane with incredible protective health benefits. To get sulforaphane I’ve been growing and eating broccoli sprouts routinely (in a hot broccoli and mustard smoothie for maximum …

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