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In this episode we speak with David Greenwalt about how and why to train our emotional health. David Greenwalt is a Certified Wellness Coach, fitness expert, and author. He is a husband, father, former police officer, gym owner, competitive state-level bodybuilder, and powerlifter. In 1997, at age 32 and a body weight of 235 pounds, David discovered an evidence-based approach for getting off his own 50 excess pounds and keeping it off for 25 years and counting. Since 1999, through his company Leanness Lifestyle University, David has been helping student members, from every walk of life, get the truth, and strategies, to lose excess fat one more time for the last time. Learning points: How do we avoid fads and trends in the weight loss space? What is emotional fitness? How do we train to become emotionally fit? Social Media Handles/Website Address -Website: https://lluniversity.com/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLUniversity -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTZBYlai7aLc42LGj5JQjEA -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-greenwalt-3bab608/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/llu180/

In this episode we speak with Neil Cannon about the pillars of vitality. Neil is the Founder of Vitality Secret and Author of the bestselling book The Vitality Secret. He has been living a semi-nomadic lifestyle, working around the world where kitesurfing is possible, including Los Angeles, Bali, Brazil and now Southern Baja, Mexico. After stumbling upon his cure for the eczema he long suffered from, Neil created a coaching program through which he helps people reverse engineer a myriad of ailments they are going through by addressing the Physical, Mental, Emotional and Energetic Pillars of Vitality. Learning points: 1. What is vitality and what is its place in health & wellness? 2. What are the 4 pillars of vitality? 3. How does epigenetics fit in to vitality? Social Media Handles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neilcannonvitality/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/NeilCannon80 Website: https://www.vitalitysecret.com

In this episode we speak with David Dye about an holistic approach to cultivating leaders. David helps human-centered leaders find clarity in uncertainty, drive innovation, and achieve breakthrough results. He’s the President of Let’s Grow Leaders, an international leadership development and training firm known for practical tools and leadership development programs that stick. He’s an award-winning author and hosts the popular Leadership without Losing Your Soul podcast. David is a former executive and elected official. David and his wife and business partner, Karin Hurt, are committed to their philanthropic initiative, Winning Wells – building clean water wells for the people of Cambodia. Learning points: What is an holistic approach to leadership? Why is it essential to train leaders to cultivate as opposed to motivate? How does authenticity and vulnerability by leaders encourage a healthy work place? Social Media • https://letsgrowleaders.com/ • https://www.facebook.com/letsgrowleaders • https://twitter.com/davidmdye • https://twitter.com/davidmdye

In this episode we speak with Kaleb Dahlgren, #1 Bestselling Author for his memoir, Crossroads, My Story of Tragedy & Resilience As a Humboldt Bronco. On April 6, 2018, the news of a bus crash at the intersection of highways 35 & 335 in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, sent shock waves throughout Canada, and around the world. The Humboldt Broncos, a junior hockey team, were travelling to an away game when a semi-truck missed a stop sign, and crashed into their bus killing 16 people and leaving only 13 survivors, many with lifelong injuries. Kaleb was one of the survivors. Kaleb is the former assistant captain the Humboldt Broncos Hockey team. Shortly after getting out of the hospital, Kaleb began his studies at York University and joined the York Lions varsity hockey team. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree graduating as Valedictorian, Magna Cum Laude, and Varsity Athletics Male Graduate of the Year in April 2021. Currently, Kaleb is studying to become a Doctor of Chiropractic. Kaleb is dedicated to helping others, whether that’s through sharing his story or through his community volunteer work. He is the founder of Dahlgren’s Diabeauties, a mentorship program designed in 2017 to give back to children with Type 1 diabetes. Kaleb is also the recipient of the Canadian Volunteer Award for Emerging Leader of the Prairies, the National JDRF Young Volunteer of the Year award, and dozens of other accolades for his community service. Somewhere in the whirlwind of life, Kaleb found time to become a #1 Bestselling Author for his memoir, Crossroads, My Story of Tragedy & Resilience As a Humboldt Bronco. Social Media: https://www.kalebdahlgren.com/about https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalebdahlgren/ https://www.instagram.com/kalebdahlgren/ https://www.facebook.com/kalebdahlgren16 https://twitter.com/KalebDahlgren

In this episode we speak with Dr. Meghan Walker about the evolution of health care and her new book Impact Medicine. Dr. Walker is a naturopathic doctor and Entrepologist (On-tre-pol-uh-gist), focusing on health and business optimization for clinician entrepreneurs and game changers. As an entrepreneur, Meghan started and sold her first business while in University and is a co-founder and past CEO of the digital health media start-up, Bright Almond. Meghan co-founded and sold her first clinic, The Integrative Health Institute after graduation from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and went on to found and sell her second micro-practice, Entrepology Performance Labs. She is currently the host of the podcast, IMPACT with Meghan Walker, Co-Founder of Health Hives, and CEO/Chief Cheerleader at Clinician Business Labs – a platform to assist clinicians to scale and amplify their businesses. Meghan is an award-winning speaker, having spoken on international stages and through multiple media outlets on topics related to women’s performance medicine, brain health and entrepreneurship. Meghan is the host and producer of the annual entrepreneurship conference Impact LIVEs and most importantly, the bedtime story reader to her three girls. Learning Points: •What is impact medicine? •How does impact medicine benefit both practitioner and patient? •What is the new standard of care everyone should be asking about? Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmeghanwalker/ TikTok: https://twitter.com/drmeghanwalker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmeghanwalker Website: https://meghanwalker.com/

In this episode we speech with Zach Tucker and Jeremy Grater, 2 guys who have figured out how to make it work and sometimes those are the very people we need to hear for our own motivation and building a path to better health. Zach & Jeremy are the founders and hosts of The Fit Mess. For nearly a decade, they have pushed themselves to learn more about their own physical, emotional, and mental health. This has created a passion for using their acquired knowledge to help others. As hosts of the show since 2017, they have had the opportunity to speak to a wide range of guests, including some of the biggest names in health and wellness. Learning Points: • Micro adjustments for macro benefits • Struggle is always a part of the journey • Your path to better health is your own to discover Social Media https://twitter.com/FitMessGuys https://www.instagram.com/fitmessguys/ https://www.facebook.com/fitmessguys https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI4hazn4DFj8vYx1pG3-kkQ?view_as=subscriber https://www.tiktok.com/@fitmessguys

In this episode 2 of our 2 part series we speak with Allan Misner about fitness for the 40 plus club. Allan is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer, a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach, and a Functional Aging Institute (FAI) Certified Functional Aging Specialist. He went on to earn specialties in Fitness Nutrition, Corrective Exercise, Behavior Change, Performance Enhancement, and Online Personal Training. He launched 40+ Fitness Online Personal Training to help people over 40 lose weight and get healthy and fit. He is the host of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, for which he has interviewed hundreds of health and wellness experts with a wide range of specialties. Learning points: 1. How our diet should evolve as we age 2. Why lifestyle pieces like proper sleep and stress management need to bed addressed 3. The importance of strength training regularly Social Media https://www.facebook.com/allan.misner.CPT https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachallan/ https://twitter.com/40plusFitnessP https://40plusfitness.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3hTAx0L62wT6JL04aQWu6Q

In this first of 2 shows we speak with Allan Misner about Fitness as we move north of 40 years of age. Allan is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer, a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach, and a Functional Aging Institute (FAI) Certified Functional Aging Specialist. He went on to earn specialties in Fitness Nutrition, Corrective Exercise, Behavior Change, Performance Enhancement, and Online Personal Training. He launched 40+ Fitness Online Personal Training to help people over 40 lose weight and get healthy and fit. He is the host of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, for which he has interviewed hundreds of health and wellness experts with a wide range of specialties. Learning points: -Skeletal muscle’s influence on our overall health -Why movement and lots of it is key as we move on in years -Why building and maintaining adequate muscle mass is so important for our overall health as we age. Social Media: -https://www.facebook.com/allan.misner.CPT -https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachallan/ https://twitter.com/40plusFitnessP -https://40plusfitness.com/ -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3hTAx0L62wT6JL04aQWu6Q

In this episode we speak with Dr. Tommy Wood about the cornerstones of brain health. Tommy Wood MD, PhD is an, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington, where his research interests include determining how early brain injury impacts brain health across the lifespan, as well as developing easily-accessible and equitable methods with which to track health, performance, and longevity in both professional athletes and the general population. He received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. Tommy has acted as a performance consultant for professional athletes in a dozen different sports, serves as associate editor of the Wiley Journal Lifestyle Medicine, is a Director of the British Society for Lifestyle Medicine, and consults for a number of digital health companies and charities that focus on how lifestyle and the environment can affect long-term health and chronic disease. Learning Points: • Are there many roads that lead to a healthy brain? • Can we beat our genetics? • Should we expect our brain health to diminish as we age? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrRagnar

In this episode we speak with David Greenwalt about will power, why power and other key pillars for weight loss. David is a Certified Wellness Coach, fitness expert, and author. He is a husband, father, former police officer, gym owner, competitive state-level bodybuilder, and powerlifter. In 1997, at age 32 and a body weight of 235 pounds, David discovered an evidence-based approach for getting off his own 50 excess pounds and keeping it off for 25 years and counting. Since 1999, through his company Leanness Lifestyle University, David has been helping student members, from every walk of life, get the truth, and strategies, to lose excess fat one more time for the last time. Learning points: 1. Why is the adage ‘calories in – calories out’ not the complete picture for weight loss? 2. Why is eating real food key for achieving weight loss goals? 3. How can we drive our will power by digging down to find our ‘Why Power”? Social Media Handles/Website Address Website: https://lluniversity.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLUniversity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTZBYlai7aLc42LGj5JQjEA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-greenwalt-3bab608/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/llu180/

In this episode we speak with Tracy Secombe about going from a people pleaser to a soul pleaser. In 2016, after years of burnout, when Tracy’s beloved mother passed away, she was reminded of the importance of making time for herself and her family and consolidated from running three businesses to launching Soul Pleaser. Her mission is to help people know that they are enough without the need for approval from others so that they can be who they are here to be and make the difference they are here to make. She does this through her online programs, coaching, retreats, books, and public speaking. https://www.tracysecombe.com.au/ Learning Points: • What distinguishes people pleases vs. soul pleaser? • Is it wrong to try and make others happy? • What are the first steps to becoming a soul pleaser? Social Media: Website: https://www.tracysecombe.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracy.secombe Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/soulpleaser Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpleaser Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soul.pleaser/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UlD5mI0gOOvjWp2cQdkYw?view_as=public LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-secombe-58979b35/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TracySecombe Book: From People Pleaser to Soul Pleaser: Six Steps to Being Who You are Meant to Be - https://www.tracysecombe.com.au/book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soul.pleaser

In this episode we speak with Cam Stajer about the health benefits of Red Light Therapy. Cam is an ex semi-professional hockey player who has made a career switch to the health and wellness industry. After 20 years of playing hockey, Cam has found a new passion in biohacking and red light therapy. He has co-founded Kala Therapy, a company devoted to helping people achieve optimal health and wellness through natural, non-invasive treatments. Cam is passionate about empowering others to take control of their health and make educated decisions about their own wellbeing. Learning points: 1. What is red-light therapy? 2. Is there science backing the efficacy of red-light therapy treatment? 3. What health benefits does red-light therapy confer? Social Media Handles/Website Address -https://www.instagram.com/KalaTherapy/ -https://kalaredlight.com/

In this episode we speak with Lynsi Eastburn about integrating hypnotherapy to improve fertility. Lynsi is an author and board certified hypnotherapist and for over 20 years, she has been helping people globally in their pre-pregnancy and pregnancy journeys. Lynsi is the founder and creator of HypnoFertility, and owns her own private practice and training facility, HypnoFertility International. As the founder and creator of HypnoFertility, Lynsi is the world’s established expert in the field of hypnosis to promote fertility and has been featured nationally on Lifetime Television Network, ABC and CBS News, on national and international radio programs and has been a guest on Toronto’s Breakfast Television and Canada’s Homemorning show. Learning Points: • How can hypnosis help with fertility? • Is hypnosis relevant for all stages of pregnancy and post-partum care? • Are there limitation is the use of hypnosis for fertility? Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/consciouslivingpr/ http://www.consciouslivingpr.com/ Email: [email protected] [email protected]

In this episode we speak with DR. DEANNA MINICH, PHD about her team's deep scientific and clinical dive into melatonin. Their team shared their findings in a 40-page review article entitled Is Melatonin the “Next Vitamin D”?: A Review of Emerging Science, Clinical Uses, Safety, and Dietary Supplements published in the Nutrients journal. Dr. Minich is a health educator, researcher, and author with more than twenty years of experience in nutrition, mind-body health, and functional medicine. Her passion is bringing forth a colourful whole-self approach to nourishment and bridging the gaps between science, soul, and art in medicine. Learning Points: • Melatonin and aging, brain health, gut health and mitochondrial function • Connection between Vitamin D & Melatonin • Supplementing with Melatonin SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.minich/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deannaminich/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/foodandspirit

In this episode we speak with April Likins about how to go from burnout to balance. April is a board-certified health coach dual-trained at Duke Integrative Medicine and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Driven by her own previous experience of hitting burnout, which led to a health collapse, she's fiercely passionate about helping women thrive inside and out. April's specialty is helping professional women and female entrepreneurs reduce stress, find balance, and feel the joy and freedom to walk in their purpose, passions, and callings. She lives in Virginia with her family, and when she's not working with clients, she enjoys writing and speaking on wellness topics, traveling, photography, and searching for the perfect matcha latte." Learning Points: 1. The difference between burnout and stress 2. Warning signs of burnout 3. Bringing balance back into life Social Media: Website: www.AprilLikins.com IG: www.instagram.com/glowbelovely LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilfreerlikins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnesswithapril Free Guide: "15 Ways to Say Goodbye to Chronic Stress for Good" https://aprillikins.com/how-to-reduce-stress

In this episode we speak with Alexandra Dotcheva, DMA, RN about integrative methods for building self-confidence. Born and raised into a musicians’ family in Bulgaria, Alexandra Dotcheva came to the US in 2000 after earning a bachelor’s degree in Music from the National Academy of Music in Sofia. She earned a Doctor of Musical Arts in Violin Performance from Louisiana State University in 2007 and decided to pursue a career in nursing in 2008. Alexandra has been practicing as a registered nurse since 2011, with a strong passion for educating patients on acquiring optimal health. She also has interests in martial arts, fitness, finance, and investing. Her mission is to help people overcome self-imposed limitations that prevent many from realizing their goals, finding peace of mind, and acquiring prosperity. By sharing her own journey to achieving control over the most important aspects of life, Alexandra’s goal is to inspire others to turn away from various forms of fear and self-doubt and go after their dreams instead of leading lives subdued to conventional ways of thinking that have long been proven outdated, inadequate, and damaging to a person’s self-esteem and self-confidence. Learning Points: • What is Holistic Self-Confidence? • What are the key areas to address when trying to improve self-confidence? • What is the ultimate purpose of having high self-confidence? Social Media: https://www.holisticselfconfidence.com/ https://twitter.com/HolisticSelfCo1 https://www.facebook.com/HolisticSelfConfidenceMethod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBdKGVUWVBg5PBduq6rJ4XA

In this episode we speak with Dr. Stephan Guyenet about the connection between the brain and obesity. Dr. Guyenet is a former researcher in the fields of neuroscience and obesity. He is the author of The Hungry Brain, a general-audience book about the neuroscience of overeating and obesity that was called “essential” by the New York Times Book Review. He is the founder and director of Red Pen Reviews, which publishes the most informative, consistent, and unbiased reviews of popular nutrition books available. Learning Points: 1. What is the connection between the brain and obesity? 2. Is there a pharmacological path to treating obesity? 3. How is the gut involved with obesity? Social Media: https://www.redpenreviews.org/ https://www.stephanguyenet.com/ https://twitter.com/sguyenet

In this episode we speak with Dr. Michael Twyman about heart attack prevention. Dr. Twyman is a board-certified cardiologist who focuses on the prevention and early detection of heart disease. Dr Twyman completed his cardiovascular training at St Louis University after he completed a 4-year active duty tour as an internist at Naval Hospital Beaufort. He has been in private practice since 2012. Heart Attack Prevention is his passion. He utilizes the best of conventional medicine, integrative/functional medicine, quantum medicine, and biohacking to get to the root cause of the patient’s cardiovascular issues. Learning Points: -Key testing for gauging cardiovascular health -Why heart attack prevention needs to start at a young age -Important lifestyle practices for improving cardiovascular health Social Media: Website Link: https://drtwyman.com/ Instagram Link https://www.instagram.com/drtwyman/ Linkedin Link https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtwyman/ YouTube Link https://www.youtube.com/michaeltwymanmd Facebook Link https://www.facebook.com/drtwyman/

In this episode we speak with Dr. Tracy Gapin about bringing awareness to men's health. Dr. Gapin is board certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a leading GAINSWave provider. Dr. Gapin founded Sarasota Prostate Care in 2014 to provide an MRI-targeted fusion biopsy and HIFU for prostate cancer patients. In 2017, Dr. Gapin founded Smart Men’s Health, focused on optimizing male performance. He offers a personalized path to helping men maximize sexual health, testosterone levels, and prostate health. Dr. Gapin is also the author of Male 2.0: Cracking the Code to Limitless Health and Vitality. Learning points: What are key functions of testosterone? Why are men’s testosterone levels falling year over year? How are novel treatments like GAINSwave and peptide therapy being used to improve men’s health? SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES web: https://gainswave.com/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/gainswave/ insta: https://www.instagram.com/gainswave/ twitter: https://twitter.com/gainswave

Dr. Bruce Fong was introduced to natural medicine and homeopathic medicine as a young child and continues with that tradition today. He has followed in the family footsteps of medicine and is rooted in the belief that we must heal and prevent human disease and suffering. A pioneer in Integrative Medicine, Dr. Fong has been at the forefront of alternative therapies for immune-related diseases, including special treatment plans which combine the best options from a broad array of homeopathic, integrative, Chinese, Osteopathic and traditional medicine. As Medical Director at Sierra Integrative Medical Center and Nutronics Labs, Dr. Fong is focused on solving root causes, not treating symptoms or masking issues falsely with compounded prescriptions. Learning Points: 1. What is IGF-1? 2. What roles do IGF-1 play in our body? 3. How can we strive to support declining levels of IGF-1 as we age? Social Media: https://www.sierraintegrative.com/ https://www.nutronicslabs.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-fong-b8b5b8b0/

In this episode we speak with Dave & Delynn Miller about how to create an abundant life. Dave & Delynn are the founders of Pursuit Institute Coaching and Consulting. They created Pursuit Institute backed by a desire to put people into pursuit of their goals and dreams, whether personally, professionally or both. Together, they have combined for over 30 years of coaching and leadership knowledge, both having worked in corporate careers and having run or invested in multiple businesses, both as brick and mortar establishments or online. They believe that mindset is the key piece missing for many people to have anything that they desire. Their mission for all of humanity is to take a single idea from the thousands we have a day and to act on it. Pursue it. When that is done with belief, anyone can turn around their Health, Wealth or Relationships and live an abundant life. They are living proof of all 3. Learning points: -Why does our mindset impact if and how we achieve our goals? -How is our mindset linked to our health? -What are first steps towards making positive shifts in our life? Social Media: -Facebook Business - https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitinstitute -Instagram: Business - https://www.instagram.com/thepursuitinstitute/ -Website - https://pursuitinstitutecc.com/

In this episode we speak with Barbara J Hunt about the healing power of forgiveness. Barbara is a forgiveness specialist, speaker, workshop leader and bestselling author of “Forgiveness Made Easy”. She leads on-line "Forgiveness Field" experiences and is a personal and spiritual development coach in private practice and on bespoke retreats in rural Somerset in the UK. Barbara is also an integral musician and singer-songwriter and has recorded several CD albums and singles including her Song for International Peace. Learning Points: 1. What is forgiveness? 2. Why do we need to forgive? 3. Why is forgiveness so hard for some people? Social Media: My websites are: https://www.forgivenessmadeeasy.co.uk/ http://www.evolutionarycoaching.co.uk/ http://www.barbarajhunt.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbara_j_hunt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/barbaraisha Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-j-hunt-81bb7720/

In this episode we speak with Cody Hall about Leadership culture. Cody is a Founder, CEO, and Leadership expert. Cody has a diverse background in military, technology, and healthcare making him capable of leading organizations and teams effectively. Cody led customer service and Human Resource teams from early-stage startups to industry-leading tech giants, creating benchmark customer experiences and employee journeys for teams, large and small. After his time with larger organizations, he set off to impact innovative companies, starting and assisting multiple startups in developing world-class teams, customer experiences, and technology workflows. After years in technology, Cody was recruited to join the Titanium Healthcare Team as the Chief Compliance Officer. Cody led the company's cultural development, policy and refined the organization's human capital management abilities. Cody's time at Titanium inspired the creation of Octiva in 2020. Learning Points: 1. What hardships can come from being a leader? 2. Does our society support the cultivation of leaders and leadership? 3. Are the sacrifices of leadership worth the successes? SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES https://www.linkedin.com/in/codhal/

In this episode we speak with Dr. Marisa G. Franco about the science backing the importance of friendship, An enlightening psychologist and national speaker, Dr. Franco is known for digesting and communicating science in ways that resonate deeply enough with people to change their lives. She works as a professor at The University of Maryland and authored Platonic: How The Science of AttachmentCan Help You Make—and Keep—Friends. She writes about friendship for Psychology Today and has been a featured connection expert for major publications like The New York Times, The Telegraph, and Vice. She speaks on belonging at corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and universities across the country. Learning points: -Why is it important to have friends? -Are there different types of friendships? -Why can it be difficult to make and maintain close friendships as an adult? Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrMarisaGFranco/ Website: here you can take a quiz to assess your strengths and weaknesses as a friend or reach out for speaking engagements, https://drmarisagfranco.com/

In this episode we speak with Rachel Freiman about creating a positive mindset as first steps to achieving health goals. Raichel is the CEO of MindStrong Fitness, a lover of lifting heavy things up and down, and a coach passionate about helping others unleash their strongest, most empowered selves through education and mindset training. Rachel has more than fifteen years of classroom instruction and certifications in personal training, sports nutrition, and behavior modification. She is the author of the bestselling book Becoming MindStrong: The Truth About Health, Fitness, and the Bullsh*t That’s Holding You Back. Rachel developed MindStrong Fitness with an inside-out approach, to focus on both physical and mental attributes in building healthy, sustainable habits. Learning Points: 1. Why do we so often struggle with diets? 2. Why is developing a positive mindset integral for achieving health goals? 3. How does exercise fit into the health picture? SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES https://www.mindstrongfitnesscoaching.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindstrongwomen https://www.instagram.com/getmindstrong/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becoming-mindstrong/id1505918838

In this episode we speak with Dr. Emily Balcetis about the science behind achieving goals. Dr. Balcetis is an Associate Professor of Psychology at New York University and the author of Clearer, Closer, Better: How Successful People See the World. Emily Balcetis has been described as a pioneer of the scientific investigation of behavioural science and motivation. She leads an international team of scholars, writers, artists, and advocates. In her research, she has uncovered previously unknown strategies that increase, sustain, and direct people's efforts to meet their goals. She has authored over 70 scientific publications and books. She has appeared as a host for National Geographic and a guest on ABC, MSNBC, and others. Her TED talk has been viewed over 4 million times. She has partnered with GE, Prudential, Lean Cuisine, Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, and other organizations on principals of motivation. Her research has been supported with several large grants from the National Science Foundation and has been featured in hundreds of TV, radio, and print outlets around the world. She has received numerous awards for her work from organizations including the Federation of Association of Brain and Behaviour Scientists, the International Society for Self and Identity, the Foundation for Personality and Social Psychology, and the Society for Experimental Social Psychology. She received a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Cornell University, where she held a Sage Fellowship. Learning points: How can we set achievable goal parameters? How can changing people’s focus of attention, can improve exercise? Why is failing to achieve a goal not always a bad thing? Social Media Handles/Website Address: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/emily-balcetis-phd https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-balcetis-6b2853165

In this episode we speak with Dr. Stuart McGill about fixing back pain. Dr. McGill is Distinguished Professor Emeritus (after 32 years at the University of Waterloo, Canada) who authored over 240 scientific journal papers, 4 books, and mentored over 40 graduate students during this scientific journey. Investigations in the laboratory, training centre and research clinic probed back injury and pain mechanisms, rehabilitation approaches, and performance training. As a consultant, he has provided expertise on low back injury to various government agencies, many corporations and legal firms and hundreds of professional/international athletes and teams worldwide. He is regularly referred special patient cases from the international medical community for opinion. His books include Back Mechanic, written for the lay public with pain (also in 20 languages), Low Back Disorders, third edition (2016), written for clinicians, Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance, 2017, written for coaches and athletes, Gift of Injury (2018), a manual for rehabilitating the back-injured strength athlete. Learning Points: Why is a solution to back pain so elusive for so many? What are some of the myths surrounding back pain? Why do we need to pay attention to patterns of movement? Website: https://www.backfitpro.com/

In this episode we speak with Dr. Traci L. Scheepstra about supporting teachers both on a professional level and an emotional one. Traci is an award-winning teacher educator with teaching experience at three top tier Canadian universities in education and dance. She is also an educational researcher, teacher mentor, and elementary arts specialist. She received her Ph.D. from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto (OISE/UT) in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning. Her doctoral research focused on school-related gender-based violence in elementary contexts. She also completed her Master of Arts in Dance, and an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts Studies and Dance at York University. With a career that spans three decades, Traci has taught in a variety of educational settings with learners of all ages. Her work focuses on curriculum, pedagogy (pedagojy) and research in the fields of holistic curriculum, experiential learning, arts-based education, Indigenous knowledge, and mental health and wellness. Learning Points: 1. What is an holistic curriculum? 2. How is the changing landscape of education impacting our teachers? 3. How can a mentor be of value for a teacher? SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES Website: https://www.embodiedlearnings.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embodiedlearnings/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbodiedLearnings/

In this episode we speak with Dr. E. Benita Varnado, MD about 'mommy guilt' and how to deal with it. Dr. Varnado, or Dr. V and she is commonly known, completed her Ob/Gyn residency at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. After almost 20years of service, she is now focused on lifestyle-based treatments to help others achieve optimal mental and physical well-being. The catalyst for this amazing career move was thru the podcast, where she not only educates women about their gynecologic health and how their bodies function but also about their overall health and wellness. Learning Points: 1. Why do so many women suffer from mommy guilt? 2. What are catalysts that drive women to these feelings? 3. Are there steps women can take to lessen mommy guilt? Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063516576482 https://www.instagram.com/office_visits_with_dr_v/ https://officevisitswithdrv.com/

In this episode we speak with Dr. Katie Takayasu about the importance of planning ahead for a healthy post-partum. Dr. Katie is an Integrative Medicine physician, author of Plants First: A Physician’s Guide to Wellness Through a Plant-Forward Diet, and speaker in the holistic health space, bridging the gap between traditional Western medicine and the evidenced-based complementary health tools of nutrition, acupuncture, meditation, botanicals and lifestyle optimization. She works one-on-one helping patients to recognize their own innate wisdom for finding balance in the mind, body and spirit and in group settings with the gentle but effective Dr. Katie Detox, a jumpstart to reclaiming wellness and lifestyle balance by harnessing the body’s natural wisdom for detoxification, available in 5-day and 10-day guided resets. She loves being with other people who bring her joy, especially her husband and two sons. Discover Dr. Katie’s Life Kitchen at www.DrKatie.com, on Instagram @DoctorKatie, or in her New Canaan, CT practice. Learning Points: 1. What is the post-partum period? 2. What are key areas to focus on in post-partum? 3. How can eating a plant forward diet support post-partum health? Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/drkatietakayasu https://www.instagram.com/doctorkatie/ https://www.drkatie.com/

In this episode we speak with Bryce Henson about the wonder health benefits of circuit training. Bryce Henson, CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, the world’s fastest-growing fitness boot camp franchise. Bryce has nearly 15 years of experience in the fitness industry and owning 2 Fit Body locations, and is passionate about spreading fitness to the world. This is in addition to mentoring fitness professionals on how to grow their businesses and change more lives in their local communities. He is committed to inspiring and educating audiences on how to improve their lives by improving their fitness. Through Fit Body Boot Camp’s World Wide Transformation Challenges, Bryce has overseen their global clients lose nearly a million pounds of weight loss. And more importantly is helping offset the obesity pandemic and provide more health and life to his following. Bryce also co-leads Fit Body Mastermind Group, an exclusive coaching group for high performing fitness professionals. Bryce was born in Atlanta, Georgia, grew up in Michigan and has spent most of his adult life in California. He is a graduate of Michigan State University and speaks Brazilian Portuguese fluently, having lived in Florianopolis, Brazil. He holds citizenship in the United States and Portugal. He enjoys world travel and is a fitness expert, coach, author, and inspirational leader. Learning Points: -What are key benefits of Circuit & HIIT training? -Why is it so important to build lean muscle mass? -Why should you consider having a coach along with you on your fitness journey? Social Media Handles/Website Address https://fitbodybootcamp.com https://www.facebook.com/realbrycehenson/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbrycehenson/ https://www.instagram.com/realbrycehenson/

In this episode we speak with Elyse Resch about benefits of Intuitive Eating. Elyse Resch is a nutrition therapist in Beverly Hills, California. Elyse has over forty years of experience, specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size. She is the co-author of Intuitive Eating, now in its 4th edition, the Intuitive Eating Workbook, and The Intuitive Eating Card Deck—50 Bite-Sized Ways to Make Peace with Food. Elyse is also the author of The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens and The Intuitive Eating Journal—Your Guided Journey for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food and a chapter contributor to The Handbook of Positive Body Image and Embodiment Her work has been profiled on NPR, CNN, KABC, NBC, KTTV, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, AP Press, KFI Radio, USA Today, and the Huffington Post, among others. Learning points: What is Intuitive eating? What is diet culture, and how does Intuitive Eating free one from it? Why is Intuitive Eating important for healing eating disorders? Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elyseresch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elyse.resch Twitter: https://twitter.com/elyseresch Website: http://www.elyseresch.com Website: https://www.intuitiveeating.org/

In this episode we speak with Kyle Jones about the health benefits of Cryotherapy. Kyle oversees all center operations, including center set up, grand openings, training, and customer service for the company that he co founded, iCRYO. Kyle found his passion in health and wellness after pursuing his college career as a football player and graduating from Texas State University with a degree in Exercise Sports Science and Business Management. During his journey, he was introduced to cryotherapy and recognized it as the next booming industry. Kyle was one of the first to access cryotherapy in the U.S. back in 2012, and he decided to open his first center in October 2015. Learning points: What is cryotherapy? Is it safe for everyone? What are key benefits of cryotherapy? Social Media Handles iCRYO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/icryo iCRYO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icryo iCRYO LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icryo/ Kyle's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.jones.543792 Kyle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylewilliamjones/ Kyle's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-w-jones-14a272134/ Website: https://icryo.com/

In this episode we speak with Dr. Gary Kaplan about the connection between neuro inflammation and the immune system. Dr Kaplan is the founder and medical director of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine, and author of Total Recovery: A Revolutionary New Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Pain and Depression. A pioneer and leader in the field of integrative medicine, Dr. Kaplan is one of only 19 physicians in the United States to be board-certified in both Family Medicine and Pain Medicine. Dr. Kaplan is passionate about using multidisciplinary and alternative medicine strategies to address underlying chronic conditions. His forthcoming book, Why You Are Still Sick, is set to be released in June 2022. Learning Points: 1. The connection between neuro inflammation and the immune system 2. Genetics, epi genetics, toxins and their link to neuro inflammation 3. Common diseases now found to be associated with neuro inflammation include Pans/Pandas, fibromyalgia and depression Social Media Handles/Website Address https://kaplanclinic.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaplan-center-for-integrative-medicine/ https://twitter.com/kaplanclinic https://www.facebook.com/KaplanCenterforIntegrativeMedicine https://www.instagram.com/kaplan_clinic/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBaguhq1VYTBHMYlvKCMIw

In this episode we speak with Michael Clinton about the importance of setting goals and creating a framework for the second half of life. Michael Clinton is a new longevity expert and columnist for Esquire and Men’s Health. As former president and publishing director of Hearst Magazines, he now serves as special media advisor to the Hearst Corporation’s CEO. He is the bestselling author of ROAR into the Second Half of Your Life (Atria Books/BeyondWords, 2021), a photographer, avid traveler to some 124 countries, and has run marathons on seven continents. A private pilot, part owner of a vineyard in Argentina, and founder of a nonprofit foundation, Michael holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and two master’s degrees (from Columbia University and Pace University). He serves on the boards of trustees of International Center of Photography and Pace University. A regular columnist for Esquire and Men’s Health magazines, Michael has also written for The New York Times, Town & Country, Runner’s World, and other outlets. He lives in New York, and Santa Fe, New Learning points: 1. What is the ‘second act’ career phenomenon? 2. Why should we look to the second half of our life with great optimism? 3. How and when do we start building our roadmap so that we do ROAR into the second half of our life? Social Media https://roarbymichaelclinton.com/

In this episode we speak with Chris Gibson about key skin routines to achieve healthy skin. Chris Gibson is a sought-after skincare expert and holistic health coach/esthetician. He is the Best-Selling Author of the acclaimed book Acne Free In 3 Days which has been sold over 1 Million times. And Chris has a very successful YouTube channel called Chris Gibson Live! His YouTube channel which has over 116K subscribers is dedicated to providing expert information and product reviews on skincare and wellness topics for both skin issues and anti-aging. He was recently featured in USA Today on the topic "7 Freaky Chemicals In Your Skin Care Products and How to Avoid Them”. Chris has been featured in USA Today, on CBS, ABC Family, Fox News, The Daily Buzz, and numerous lifestyle television and radio show across the country and in Canada. Learning points: 1. Holistic care for acne 2. Key products for your skin care routine and chemicals to avoid 3. Supplements to consider for healthy skin Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisGibsonFriends https://www.linkedin.com/in/cggibson1 https://www.instagram.com/chrisgibsonfriends/ https://twitter.com/TheChrisGibson1 https://www.youtube.com/chrisgibsonlive

In this episode we speak with George Georgallides about how to understand and put into use the data we get from our wearables. George is the CEO and founder of Basis Health, a startup that automates healthcare planning using a data-driven, person-centered care approach that integrates effortlessly into our daily lives. George was previously a managing partner at XO, a technology and data-driven digital marketing agency working with brands including Disney, Amazon, SBE, Hakkasan, and Activision. Before that, he was the venture capital fund managing partner for Curious Pictures, a production and entertainment company. George led and managed the company’s corporate venture arm and incubator program, focusing on media distribution investments and transmedia content. • The current model of AI and what it offers us • The future model of AI and its potential in the health space • How Basis is bridging the gap between wearables, the data and actions that we can take for our better health Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/basishealth/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-georgallides/ Website: https://www.basishealth.io

In this episode we speak with Reis Paluso about breath work, proper breathing and the fundamental importance of connecting to our breath for optimal health. From summiting mountains in sub-zero temperatures wearing only shorts to better handling the daily stress of being a father and being a serial entrepreneur, breath work has been the catalyst for Reis to find his inner strength and home in on his passions. By sharing progressive yet simple practices to help upgrade one’s life, Reis is focused on bringing a multi- disciplinary approach to breathing. Reis’s breath work platform, Our Breath Collective, is a first-of-its-kind, offering daily breathing practices, workshops, trainings, retreats and more to its global community. OBC explores breathing practice from a multidisciplinary, human-centric, and principle-based nervous system approach to empower you in building a skillful, adaptive and intuitive breath toolkit to unlock true potential and to inspire the extraordinary in your life. Learning points: • Science of breathing • Diaphragmatic breathing • The important role of CO2 • Benefits of breath retention Social Media Handles/Website Address: https://www.instagram.com/ourbreathcollective https://www.instagram.com/reispaluso https://ourbreathcollective.com/thh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourbreathcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reispaluso/

In this episode we speak with Renée Jones about effective strategies to lose weight and keep it off Renée Jones spent 40 years on the Diet Yo-Yo learning every diet – and every cheat -- before overcoming emotional/stress eating to reach and maintain her goal since 2012. She has a Master’s degree in Counseling, a Clinical Residency, and training in contemporary models of care. Her book is, What’s Really Eating You: Overcome the Triggers of Comfort Eating, and she has a TEDx talk with over half a million views. Learning Points: 1. What is key to losing weight and keeping it off? 2. Is emotional eating always connected with trauma? 3. What are some simple tips and tricks to help us achieve our weight loss goals? Social Media Handles/Website Address • www.packyourownbag.com • FB: www.facebook.com/packyourownbag • IG: https://www.instagram.com/packyourownbag/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReneeJonesPackYourOwnBag

In this episode we speak with Julia Pelly about how we can raise resilient children. Julia lives with her husband and children in central North Carolina. She has a master’s degree in maternal and child health from Tulane University and works full-time as a writer and postpartum support specialist. Julia is passionate about helping parents understand that their childrens’ wellbeing begins by focusing on their own. Her work has appeared with the New York Times, the Washington Post, TIME, National Geographic, Glamour, Vox, Parents, and many other outlets. Learning points: -Why does resiliency matter for our kids? -What does resiliency look like at different stages of development? -How does the parent/child relationship influence resiliency? Social Media: https://www.juliapelly.com/ https://www.yourpostpartumplan.com/

In this episode we speak with Reed Davis about what Functional Health Testing is and why it can be a very key part of managing our health. Reed is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), and an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. He is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course with over 3,000 graduates in 50 countries. Reed served as the Health Director at a Wellness Center in Southern California for over 10 years and with over 10,000 clients is known as one of the most experienced clinicians in the world. Reed serves on the Advisory Board of the American Natural Wellness Coaches Board and the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches. He lives in the US and when not teaching the FDN Certification Course and helping his graduates build their private practices, he is usually found gardening or riding motorcycles. Learning points: • How can function labs provide answers to our health questions? • How can testing keep us accountable for our own health? • What are the key areas of health to test? Social Media: • https://www.facebook.com/FunctionalDiagnosticNutrition/ • https://twitter.com/FDNtraining • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7xDnEKCe9gKeWZ2vbE3C8w • https://www.linkedin.com/company/san-diego-natural-health-&-fitness-ctr/ https://www.instagram.com/fdnthrive/ • https://www.instagram.com/fdntraining/ • https://www.fdntraining.com/ • https://fdnthrive.com/

In this episode we speak with Dr. Wendi Trubow about how toxins and toxic load can be major contributors to our health issues as well as how to reduce exposure and ease the burden to our system. Wendie Trubow, M.D., MBAis a functional medicine gynecologist with a thriving practice at Five Journeys, and is passionate about helping women optimize their health and lives. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, Trubow has developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing. She is the co-author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing! Learning points: Why is necessary to address toxic load as part of healing? Where are toxins stored in our body? What are some steps we can take in our everyday lives to promote toxin detoxification? Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fivejourneys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5journeyshealth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/5JourneysHealthode

In this episode we speak with Dr. Diana Drake about taking care of our skin from the inside out. Diana M Drake is a Board Certified Traditional Naturopath & Master Herbalist. Owner of DMD Natural Medicine, a wellness clinic in Lone Tree, Colorado; specializing in naturopathic endocrinology including thyroid and hormone rejuvenation without the use of drugs or hormones. Creator of Skin Naturopathics Supplement line, an herbal supplement line for inflammatory skin conditions like acne, rosacea and eczema. Learning Points: -How can hormonal imbalances lead to acne in men and women? -How does gut health impact skin health? -What are first steps for taking care of our skin? Social Media Handles/Website Address o https://www.dmdnaturalmedicine.com/ o https://www.instagram.com/skinnaturopathics/ o https://skinnaturopathics.com/

In this episode we speak with Romilly Hodges about cultivating immune resilience. Emily is a clinical nutritionist certified by the American Nutrition Association and the State of Connecticut. She is also a certified functional medicine practitioner through the Institute for Functional Medicine. Romilly spent several years as the Director of Nutrition Programs at an interdisciplinary clinic in Connecticut. As well as being a clinician, Romilly has primary nutrition research experience, has written for peer-reviewed journal publication, professional textbooks and training programs, online articles, and has been a speaker at several conferences. She also currently serves on the Board for the Accreditation Council of Nutrition Professional Education, a subsidiary organization of the American Nutrition Association (ANA). Romilly is the author of Immune Resilience published by Penguin Random House currently available for preorder wherever books are sold. Learning Points: • Nutrients sequestered in an immune system challenge • Supporting vs. boosting our immune system • The role of Vitamin d in immunity • The role of protein in our immune system Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/romilly.hodges/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/romillyhodgescns Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/romillyhodges Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avery_books/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/romillyhodges https://twitter.com/avery_books

In this episode we speak with Dr. Benjamin Bikman about insulin resistance and its potential impact on health if not addressed. Dr. Bikman earned his Ph.D. in Bioenergetics and was a postdoctoral fellow with the Duke-National University of Singapore in metabolic disorders. Currently, his professional focus as a scientist and professor (Brigham Young University) is to better understand the role of elevated insulin and nutrient metabolism in regulating obesity, diabetes, and dementia. In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Bikman is the author of Why we get sick and a co-founder in HLTH Code. Learning Points: 1. What is insulin resistance and how can we improve it? 2. What diseases can arise from insulin resistance? 3. Why do we need to move away from the glucose centric paradigm of metabolic health? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbikmanphd/

In this episode we speak with Callen McGibbon the need for revamping the current Phys. Ed model in schools for the betterment of our children. Callen is purpose driven with a passion for learning more about the human body and helping everyone and anyone achieve health for life. He views the world as an encyclopedia of knowledge and he positions himself on a path to effectively and efficiently learn as much as possible each day. Callen been a strength coach for nearly 20 years. He has worked at the Olympic level, NHL level, with active youth and also served as Team Canada’s Special Olympics Power Lifting Coach. And he is the co founder of REPerformance an all-in-one physical education platform aiming to personalize and individualize the Phys. Ed programs in our schools. Learning Points: 1. Why does the current Phys. Ed model need to be changed? 2. Why is it important to cultivate life-long health skills at school? 3. How can teachers use the REPerformance platform to create individualized Phys. Ed programs for their students? Social Media: Website: https://reperformanceapp.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/_REPerformance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_REPerformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REPerformanceinc

In this episode we speak with Dr. Meg Mill about the Functional Medicine approach to dealing with headaches. Dr. Mill is a Functional Medicine Health Practitioner and Clinical Pharmacist. In her virtual practice, she works with patients to discover and heal the root cause of their health struggles through advanced diagnostic testing and personalized support. Before practicing Functional Medicine, Meg spent almost two decades practicing as a Clinical Pharmacist. She graduated with a PharmD from Duquesne University and continued her education with a residency at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. Meg then practiced in various clinical settings before pursuing Functional Medicine certifications through the Institute for Functional Medicine and School of Applied Function Medicine. Meg has been featured in several national publications such as Fox News Channel, Health, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, Drug Topics, and Circle Magazine as well as several national blogs and podcast guest appearances. With her conventional and functional medicine expertise, she helps her patients improve their health naturally while still understanding and respecting conventional practice protocols. She is particularly passionate about helping people suffering from chronic headaches or migraines find relief and increase productivity and energy to enjoy their life again with her proven EAT Method. Learning Points: 1. How do headaches differ from migraines? 2. What are some underlying causes of headaches that need to be considered? 3. At what point should we consider headaches to be chronic? Social Media: websites: https://www.megmill.com/ Head Strong: Happiness beyond Headaches 10 week programhttps://megmill.kartra.com/page/earlyinterestlist Free Guide: www.megmil.com/headaches Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmegmill/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmegmill

In this episode we speak with Don Joseph Goewey about rewiring our brain to cope better with stress. Don is the Executive Director of the nonprofit Center for Spiritual Exchange, the official archive for all the works of Anthony De Mello and the author of the Amazon bestseller, The End of Stress/Four Steps to Rewire Your Brain. Don spent six years directing a think tank aimed at integrating breakthroughs in neuroscience and psychology. From this work, he innovated a model for changing brain structure to extinguish stress reactions and amplify the higher brain function that enables a human being to flourish. The success of the model in helping people end stress in high pressure workplaces like Cisco Systems and Wells Fargo has been unprecedented. Previously, Don directed a human performance firm that consulted with Fortune 100 companies to alleviate employee stress and elevate people’s experience of work and life. He has also managed the department of psychiatry at Stanford University Medical School, and headed an institute that pioneered a psycho-spiritual approach to overcoming catastrophic life events and which in 2005 was awarded the Excellence in Medicine metal by the American Medical Association. Learning Points: • Why we need to embrace our emotions • How our response to stress and fear wire our brains • Why true change comes from acceptance Social Media: Website: https://www.demellospirituality.com/ Twiter: https://twitter.com/DeMelloCenter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeMelloSpiritualityCenter Instagram https://www.instagram.com/demellocenter/

In this episode we speak with Bobby Aldridge about the importance of movement for longevity. Bobby has spent over three decades as an athlete, student, and educator of physical movement searching for peak performance. Now, in the best shape of his life, his mission is to help others achieve peak performance. Bobby’s road to success was born out of necessity. He shares his stories of pre-hab and rehab and describes how he developed BAMmetrics, his metrics-based mobility exercise system. Bobby’s proven system is used by professional athletes and weekend warriors to increase mobility. Better mobility unlocks joints and eliminate dysfunction. Better mobility means less pain, fewer injuries and better performance. Learning Points: -What is mobility? -Why is working on mobility essential within an exercise routine? -Can we improve our mobility at any age? Social Media: https://bam-metrics.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bammetrics https://www.instagram.com/bammetrics/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyaldridge/ https://twitter.com/BAMmetrics

In this episode we speak with Sara Raymond about achieving goals with the aid of hypnosis. Sara is a trained hypnotherapist, pilates, yoga, and meditation teacher. As Founder of The Mindful Movement, she has become an oasis for those looking to tap into their inner calm, develop a positive mindset and heal from the stress that’s blocking fulfillment. Sara has discovered that simply knowing what you want isn’t enough and has committed her life to helping others break free from the inner turmoil that is keeping them stuck. Learning points: Why is knowing what you want often not enough? What role do our emotions play in our personal fulfillment? How can hypnotherapy help us to achieve our goals? Social Media: https://themindfulmovement.com/ https://www.facebook.com/themindfulmovementpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMindfulMovement/videos