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In this episode we speak with Roxana Rafatjah about the evolution of wellness in the business world. Roxana Rafatjah is the Founder of Conscious Enterprises, a thought leadership platform and advisory & consulting service, boosting the evolution of business. Severe health challenges while living a typical Manhattanite lifestyle were the catalyst for Roxana to discover the crucial importance of understanding mind-body-energy balance. During this time, newly sparked curiosities in the relationship between inner-acknowledgement and outer-impact drove her to dive deeper into correlations between flow states, neuro-biology, quantum physics, existentialism, and most notably, businesses, systems, peak performance and leadership. A self-taught meditator and consultant for prominent brands and leaders, Roxana has applied, experienced and advised on powerful results by recalibrating subconscious intentions in all facets of life. She views the world through a psychological and scientific lens that is revealing humanity's rapid evolution and the necessity for business leaders to break down limiting belief systems in order to encourage thriving communities to grown around them. Roxana’s intention with Conscious Enterprises is to boost human, management and business evolution by supporting leaders, corporations and brands that intend to connect to an impactful purpose. As a mission & purpose driven executive, Roxana is also the Head of Marketing & Brand Partnerships and a key Advisor for Heuro Health, a healthcare-technology company on a mission to reverse the illness-incentivized healthcare industry by making wellness profitable for businesses and insurance carriers. Roxana grew up in Potomac, Maryland with a Korean mother, Persian father, and a sister. She is a graduate of Boston University. Roxana is currently an Advisor, Wellness Program Curator, Event Producer, Marketing & Business Consultant and Licensed Real Estate Agent in New York City, where she lives with her husband and furry baby Bibi. Learning Points: 1. What is Conscious Living? 2. What is the evolution of wellness in the business world? 3. How can business leaders influence wellness within their companies? Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/conscious.enterprises FB: https://www.facebook.com/my.conscious.enterprises LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11690397/admin Website: www.Conscious.Enterprises

In this episode we speak with Shawn Nisbet about the wonderful benefits of Nordic Pole walking. Shawn is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Yoga Teacher, Certified Fitness Consultant, Body Mind Eating Coach and Master Nordic Pole Walking Instructor for Canada. Nordic Pole Walking is the fastest growing low impact exercise in North America and provides wonderful benefits for health, wellness and fitness for people of all ages and fitness levels. Shawn has been teaching the wonderful health benefits and unique technique of Nordic Pole walking for over 11 year and looks forward to sharing with us today. Learning Points: -What is Nordic Pole walking? -What are some health benefits of Nordic Pole walking? -What is the difference between trekking and Nordic Pole walking? Social Media: Website: http://www.nutritionwithshawn.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawn.nisbet/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnnisbet/

In this episode we speak with Dr. Sims about his fascinating research into the connection between various movement disorders, including Tourette's and TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint)issues. Dr. Sims received his D.D.S. degree from Ohio State University in 1983. He has an Integrative Medicine Doctorate and a Doctor of Humanitarian Services degree. He has had a general dental practice for over 37 years and is currently in Columbia, Maryland, where he also treats TMJ, snoring/sleep apnea and TMJ associated movement disorder patients. He enjoys the systematized application of how dentistry interrelates with the many different types of movement disorders. He is a member of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, National Spasmodic Torticollis Assoc., Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Assoc., The Board of Integrative Medicine and The World Organization of Natural Medicine. He has spoken in the United States, Japan, Brazil, Canada and Europe on the perspective dentistry has on the possible abeyance of certain movement disorders. He has published the results of his treatment in peer-reviewed journals and books. Learning Points: 1. What are the most common symptoms of TMJ? 2. How can TMJ issues lead to other health issues? 3. How are TMJ issues connected to Tourette’s syndrome and other movement disorders? Social Media: https://www.integrativemedicineministries.com/ https://www.absimsdds.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/absimsdds/

In this episode we speak with Dr. Soyona Rafatjah about Functional Medicine approaches to dealing with IBS. Dr. Soyona is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Medical Director and Co-Founder of PrimeHealth. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Michigan with a BSE in Biomedical Engineering, received her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and did her residency training at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. Prior to starting PrimeHealth, she was a physician at Parsley Health in New York City, a technology-forward Functional Medicine practice where she was integral to its rapid growth. Dr. Rafatjah worked and received expert mentorship at the renowned Mount Sinai Beth Israel Center for Health and Healing, Dr. Frank Lipman’s Eleven Eleven Wellness Center, and Dr. Robert Rountree’s Boulder Wellcare. Learning points: 1. What are the common symptoms of IBS? 2. What are relevant tests that could be considered to determine a diagnosis of IBS? 3. What are the first steps for healing from IBS? Social Media and links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primehealth_denver/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimeHealthDenver Website: www.primehealthdenver.com Gut Course: https://primehealth.teachable.com/p/guthealth

In this episode we speak with Daniel E. Kennedy about cultivating a life of health versus a life of longevity. Daniel Kennedy is a healthcare executive, counselor, author and filmmaker. His passion for disease prevention was ignited professionally while working with thousands of cancer patients, and personally, by witnessing the cancer and heart disease related deaths of his grandmother, uncle, aunt and father. His philosophy is simple — it’s not good enough to live a long sick life when there’s the opportunity to live a healthy long life. Through the process of writing and host-writing 15 books on cancer and heart health, Daniel honed the skills necessary to create, write and direct the 8-episode Healthy Long Life documentary series. His relationships with researchers and clinicians, developed over the last three decades, has given him access to the world’s top experts on healthy life expectancy. The Healthy Long Life documentary series is a global celebration of life, food, ancient healing traditions, dance and music. It’s a feast for the eyes, and food for the brain. It uncovers longevity and health secrets around the world. Learning Points: -What is the paradox of longevity? -What is key to living a healthy long life? -How can curiosity inspire better health for us? Social Media: https://www.healthylonglife.com/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthylonglifefilm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthylonglifefilm/

In this episode we talk about the meaning of our dreams with Rodger Kamenetz. Rodger is the author of 13 books of poetry and prose including the international best seller The Jew in the Lotus and The History of Last Night's Dream which was featured on Oprah Winfrey's "SOUL SERIES". He has developed a unique approach to working with dreams as a path to the soul and now leads a group of 14 practitioners of Natural Dreamwork seeing clients all over the world. He was featured on the Shift Network where he hosted a dreamwork summit and most recently on the CALM app. He is Professor Emeritus of English and Religious Studies from Louisiana State University where he held the Sternberg Honors Chair. He lives and works in New Orleans. Learning Points: -Do we all dream? -Are dreams an extension of our waking life? -Can dreams be an important part of our health? Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jewinthelotus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenaturaldream/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodgerkam/ Websites: https://kamenetz.com/ https://www.thenaturaldream.com/

In this episode we speak with Dr. Lloyd Sederer about the inspiration for his new book "Ink-Stained For Life" Dr. Sederer is a psychiatrist and a public health doctor who has held among the most prestigious jobs in his field: Medical Director of a Harvard teaching hospital, Mental Health Commissioner of NYC, Chief Medical Officer for mental health for NYS, and medical editor for Mental Health for the Huff Post. Sederer’s last book (Scribner 2018) was The Addiction Solution: Treating Our Dependence on Opioids and Other Drugs. His is an improbable life, which his new book (#13!) reveals in stories from his youth, each with an essay about their relevance to our lives today. Ink-Stained For Life, is its title. Learning Points: -How our experiences lay the foundation for our life -How the improbable can become probable -How our past has relevance for our present Social Media: Twitter (@askdrlloyd): https://twitter.com/askdrlloyd?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyd-sederer-md-5677ab17/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lloyd.sederer Instagram: (@drlloydsederer): https://www.instagram.com/drlloydsederer/ Website: www.askdrlloyd.com

In this episode we speak with Eric Karpinski about cultivating happiness in the workplace. Eric has been on the cutting edge of bringing positive psychology tools to workplaces for over 10 years, with clients that include Intel, Facebook, IBM, T-Mobile, Eli Lilly, Genentech and many others. He is a key member of Shawn Achor’s GoodThink team, and developer of the Happiness Advantage/Orange Frog in-house certification program, where he’s trained more than 100 facilitators to lead positive cultural transformation at their organizations. He was trained as a scientist at Brown University and has an MBA from the Wharton School. His new book called Put Happiness to Work is being published by McGraw Hill in March Learning Points: -What is happiness? -Why cultivate happiness in the workplace? -Does happiness in the workplace translate to happiness in our personal life? Social Media: Website: http://thehappinesscoach.biz/

Dr. BJ Fogg is a behaviour scientist at Stanford, where he directs research and innovation at the Behavior Design Lab. He also teaches his models and methods in graduate seminars. On the industry side, BJ trains innovators to use his work so they can create solutions that influence behavior. The focus areas include health, sustainability, financial wellbeing, learning, productivity, and engagement. His early work on Persuasive Technology has informed the design of products that millions love and use every day (including Instagram, which one of his students co-founded). BJ created a new method of habit formation called Tiny Habits®. Using his online platform and email, he has personally coached over 40,000 people in creating habits. Fortune Magazine named BJ a "New Guru You Should Know" for his insights about mobile and social networks. Learning Points: -Why traditionally is behaviour hard to change? -What are the 3 components of behaviour? -What is the tiny habits approach to behaviour change? Social Media: https://www.bjfogg.com/ https://www.tinyhabits.com/

In this episode we speak with Skye Chilton about some of the wonderful health benefits of various types of mushroom. Skye is the founder of Real Mushrooms, a supplement line that focuses on high quality medicinal mushrooms. Their products are verified for the important active compounds that make mushrooms special and are free from fillers like grains. Learning Points: 1. What are the different parts of a mushroom? 2. How are mushroom extractions done? 3. Why should we include mushrooms in to our health routine? Social Media: Website: www.realmushrooms.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_mushrooms/

In this episode we speak with Annelies Richmond about how she is cultivating leaders by working on their happiness. Annalies spent 15 years in New York City as a professional ballerina and was astounded when she learned breath work and meditation practices that brought her calm, confidence and happiness in her high-pressure career. Inspired by this, Annelies has been teaching breath work and meditation for 21 years now, and has trained over 1000 SKY Breath Meditation teachers across the globe in her role as Director of Teacher Training for the Art of Living Foundation. She travels around the USA teaching breathwork, meditation, happiness and leadership to college students, staff and faculty, and is the Director of SKY Campus Happiness program at 58 universities. Learning Points: -What is the SKY Campus Happiness Program? -How was it developed? -How is it helping young adults? Social Media: https://www.skycampushappiness.org/ https://www.artofliving.org/ca-en

In this episode we speak with Dr. Kenneth Redcross about theories on why COVID-19 might be affecting more African Americans than any other population and the importance of Vitamin D. Dr. Redcross is a board-certified practicing physician who uses nutrition as an important component of his Internal Medicine practice. He completed his medical training at the prestigious Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and has practiced at the renowned Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills. Dr. Redcross, MD, author of, “Bond: The 4 Cornerstones of a Lasting and Caring Relationship with Your Doctor,” runs his own concierge personalized medical practice designed to enhance the patient-doctor relationship while providing convenient access to a full spectrum of healthcare services and holistic and wellness counselling. Learning Points: - Theories why Covid-19 might be affecting more African Americans than any other population -Recommended health changes that can help disproportionately affected communities -Why Vitamin D is so important for fighting Covid-19 Social Media: Website: www.drkenredcross.com and www.powerofd.org Twitter: @KenRedcrossMD Facebook: www.facebook.com/KenRedcrossMD Instagram: @DrKenRedcross

In this episode we speak with Adriana Kyser about reducing chronic pain through emotional healing. Adriana is an international wellness expert who has spent the past 15 years helping highly-driven women stop feeling stressed and overwhelmed and start living a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. Using her Enlightened AlchemyTM method, she has helped thousands of women worldwide achieve everything from reduced pain and stress to increased confidence and productivity. Rather than drawing from only one modality, her extensive list of certifications (including NLP, coaching, and yoga) allow her to create a customized wellness experience for clients. As a brand ambassador, she has worked with Athleta and Larabar. When she’s not busy hosting retreats around the globe in exotic locations like Bali, Greece, and Peru, she’s being featured on iHeart Radio, Amazon Prime’s “The Focus”, Thrive Global, and Authority Magazine . She’s the co-author of the best seller book “Overcoming Adversity in Entrepreneurship”. Learning Points: -How are our emotions a connection to pain? -Why might we need to address emotional issues to decrease chronic pain? -What therapies can be used for this? Social Media: https://adrikyser.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrikyserwellness Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdriKyserYoga

In this episode we speak with Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE, about tips for transitioning to a plant-based diet. Melissa is a nationally recognized nutrition expert with 20+ years of experience helping kids, adults, and communities live healthier lives! As a registered dietitian and mom, she’s passionate about making good nutrition easy, tasty, and fun! She is the founder of the first kid’s nutrition mega-site, SuperKids Nutrition, providing expert resources to help grow healthy communities. Melissa is also the creator of the Super Crew®, who get their powers from healthy plant-based foods and motivate young children to develop healthy eating habits from an early age. With a strong commitment to living and teaching sustainability, her activities with the Super Crew promote green choices! SuperKids Nutrition partners with the American Institute for Cancer Research on the Healthy Kids Today Campaign and with over 5000 schools in the US, providing menu activities and parent newsletters. Melissa addressed nutrition concerns for adults, from how much coffee is safe to which foods to eat for brain health at https://www.melissashealthyliving.com/. Check out her Super Crew books for kids and her Plant-Based living books for Adults on either of her websites. Learning Points: -What are some tips for transitioning to a plant-based diet? -Why is it important for cancer prevention for children to be on a plant-based diet? -How can we get kids into the kitchen to learn how to prepare healthy meals? Social Media Handles and Websites: SuperKids Nutrition • https://www.superkidsnutrition.com/ • https://www.facebook.com/SuperKidsNutrition • https://www.instagram.com/superkidsnutrition/ • https://www.pinterest.com/superkidsnutr/ • https://twitter.com/kidsnutrition Melissa’s Healthy Living • https://www.melissashealthyliving.com/ • https://www.facebook.com/MelissasHealthyLiving/ • https://www.instagram.com/melissashealthyliving/ • https://www.pinterest.com/MelissaHalasCA/ • https://twitter.com/FitNutrition

In this episode we speak with Dr. Eric Balcavage about Thyroid and it's link to chronic disease. Dr. Balcavage is the owner and founder of Rejuvagen, a functional medicine clinic in Chadds Ford, PA. He is nationally recognized speaker and educator on various health related topics including thyroid physiology, bile physiology, detoxification, oxidative stress, methylation and chronic illness. Dr. Balcavage is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (C.N.S.), a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, along with being a licensed Chiropractor in Pennsylvania. Dr. Balcavage is the co-host of Thyroid Answers Podcast. The podcast focuses on answering the pressing questions those suffering with chronic hypothyroid symptoms can’t get answered elsewhere. You can find his educational Thyroid Thursday videos on Vimeo and Youtube. Dr. Balcavage has made it his mission to change the way medicine looks at hypothyroidism. He is the co-author of the soon to be released book, Thyroid Debacle, The book co-written by Kelly Halderman MD, addresses the problems with current allopathic and functional medicine approaches to hypothyroidism as well as the solutions to restoring thyroid physiology. Learning Points: 1. How can inflammation affect the thyroid? 2. How is the current medical model inadequate in diagnosing thyroid issues? 3. How can standard thyroid testing be misleading in diagnosing thyroid issues? Social Media: www.rejuvagencenter.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rejuvagencenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericbalcavage/

In this episode we speak with Keri Vrbanac about pelvic floor health and its importance for women who have had breast cancer or are going through treatment. Keri has been a Registered Physiotherapist since 1997 when she graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto. Prior to beginning her physiotherapy studies, Keri completed a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education and a Bachelor of Arts, with distinction, from Queen’s University in 1993. Keri opened her first clinic, A Body In Motion Rehabilitation, in Kitchener in 2001. After 13 years of business ownership, Keri was invited to open a second location in The Medical Center at The Boardwalk in Waterloo in 2014. In August of this year, Keri opened The A Body In Motion Pelvic Physiotherapy Centre in Kitchener. Keri discovered her passion for Pelvic Physiotherapy in 2013 and has continued to further her education in the areas of sexual pain, incontinence, special topics in women’s health including endometriosis, infertility and post hysterectomy treatment, gastro-intestinal disorders, and oncology. Keri enjoys her work with children with pediatric incontinence, her pre-natal and post-natal clientele as well as men and women suffering with pelvic pain because of bladder or bowel difficulties, interstitial cystitis, prostatitis, mastitis, and breast inflammatory conditions. Keri is also honoured to be a member of the Pelvic Health Solutions teaching team. Learning Points 1. What is the pelvic floor? 2. Why should pelvic floor therapy be incorporated into a breast cancer protocol? 3. What are signs and symptoms of a pelvic floor issue? Social Media: Website: www.abodyinmotion.ca Facebook: A Body In Motion Rehabilitation Instagram: @abodyinmotionrehab Twitter: @abodyinmotion1

In this episode we speak with Dr. Tom O'Bryan about chemical overload and the developing brain. Dr. Tom O’Bryan’s goal for you is an internationally recognized, admired and compassionate speaker focusing on food sensitivities, environmental toxins, and the development of autoimmune diseases. In November 2016, Dr. O’Bryan released Betrayal: The Autoimmune Disease Solution They’re Not Telling You, an investigation into why our immune system, designed to protect us, begins attacking our own tissue. Currently, over 500,000 people worldwide have watched the Docuseries. www.betrayaldocumentary.com Dr. O’Bryan is considered a ‘Sherlock Holmes’ for chronic disease and teaches that recognizing and addressing the underlying mechanisms that activate an immune response is the map to the highway towards better health. He holds teaching Faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He has trained and certified tens of thousands of practitioners around the world in advanced understanding of the impact of wheat sensitivity and the development of individual autoimmune diseases. He is the founder of www.theDr.com and the visionary behind The Gluten Summit – A Grain of Truth, bringing together 29 of the world’s experts on the gluten connection to diseases, disorders, and a wide-range of symptoms and ages. His 2016 ground-breaking book, winner of the National Book Award and ranked #1 in several categories on Amazon.com, ‘The Autoimmune Fix’ outlines the step-by-step development of degenerative diseases and gives the tools to identify our dis-ease process years before the symptoms are obvious and how to turn your health around, one step at a time. Learning Points: • Is there a link between chemical overload and the risk of autism? • What is the impact of chemicals on the developing brain? • How we can improve brain function? Social Media: https://www.thedr.com

In this episode we speak with Dr. Winifred Mak about how to reduce the risk of miscarriage. Winifred Mak, MD, PhD, is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist in UT Health Austin’s Women’s Health Institute. She specializes in understanding oocyte and early embryo biology to help patients facing infertility issues and recurrent pregnancy loss. Additionally, Dr. Mak is an assistant professor in the Dell Medical School Department of Women’s Health. Learning Points: 1. Who is at risk for miscarriage? 2. Are there treatments currently available to reduce the risk of miscarriage? 3. Does delaying childbirth put one at higher risk for miscarriage? Social Media:  Website: https://uthealthaustin.org/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UTHealthAustin/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/uthealthaustin  Instagram: www.instagram.com/uthealthaustin/

In this episode we speak with Dr. Lenny Cohen about his use of integrative therapies for promoting brain health. Dr. Cohen is a top-ranked, award-winning neurologist who leads the practice at Chicago Neurological Services in Chicago and Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Cohen is an expert physician who has spent more than a decade committed to personalized care that helps each of his Chicagoland patients understand their condition, feel their best, and live each day comfortably. He offers the latest technology for treatment and stays up to date with the latest research. Dr. Cohen started his medical education in Russia where he was born and raised. At the age of 20, he moved to New York City to pursue his passion for medicine. He earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Saint Maarten. He completed his residency in neurology at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, and is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Since 2007, Dr. Cohen has been on staff at Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park. He is highly respected amongst his peers and patients and in addition to founding Chicago Neurological Services, Dr. Cohen is also the founder of Lakeshore Hyperbaric Center in Chicago. Dr. Cohen’s quality of care has been recognized with numerous honors, including Patients’ Choice and On-Time Doctor awards. Dr. Cohen uses advanced science and a devotion to personalized care to offer men and women a unique approach focused on their long-term health and well-being. His focus is merging traditional medicine with alternative therapy. He’s fluent in Russian, as well as English, and welcomes new patients to Chicago Neurological Services. Dr. Cohen recently released an e-book titled Modern Brain Longevity: Understanding Brain Health in a Complex World where he explores brain wellness and provides an overview of the various treatments that have helped his patients live optimal lives. Learning Points: 1. How does oxidative stress promote aging? 2. What are some novel therapies being used to promote brain health? 3. What is physical therapy for our brain? Social Media: https://www.chicagoneurodoc.com/

I this episode we speak with Dr. James Adams about this research in the area of autism and possible links to the microbiome. James B. Adams, Ph.D., is the Director of the Autism/Asperger's Research Program at Arizona State University. His research focuses on the medical causes of autism and how to treat and prevent it including the areas of nutrition (vitamins/minerals, essential fatty acids, carnitine, digestive enzymes, special diets), oxidative stress, gut problems, gut bacteria, toxic metals, and seizures. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed scientific articles, including over 40 related to autism. He is also the President of the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix, the President of the Autism Nutrition Research Center, the co-leader of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Autism Research Institute, and chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Neurological Health Foundation. He has an adult daughter with autism. Learning Points: 1. What are key prenatal nutrients that moms need to be aware of to minimize the risk of having a child with autism? 2. What is Microbiota transplant? 3. How is this improving the health of children with autism? Website Addresses www.adamsautismresearch.com www.autismNRC.org

In this episode we speak with Brian W. Salmon about dad's role during pregnancy and birth. Brian, also known as Brian the Birth Guy, is a doula, certified lactation counselor, and prenatal imaging specialist. Brian holds a degree in radiology, studied biology and chemistry with an emphasis in pathophysiology and owns BabyVision Ultrasound, San Antonio’s leader in 3D and 4D pre-natal imaging ultrasound. He created the Rocking Dads childbirth class for birth partners, and the Facilitating Fearless Birth class for couples and co-authored The Go to Guide for New Dads. He has partnered with over 20,000 couples in his ultrasound clinics, birth classes, speaking engagements, and hospitals as a doula. He lives with his two beautiful daughters in San Antonio, TX. Learning Points: -How can dad be involved in the birthing process? -Why is communication so important before the birth of a child? -How can dad help out with the breastfeeding process? Social Media Brian the Birth Guy: http://thebirthguy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianthebirthguy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birthguy Twitter: https://twitter.com/BirthGuy

In this episode we speak with James Nestor about the profound power of our breath. James has written for Outside, Scientific American, The Atlantic, Dwell, The New York Times, and many other publications. His book Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves was a finalist for the 2015 PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing, an Amazon Best Science Book of 2014, and more. Nestor has appeared on dozens of national television shows, including ABC’s Nightline and CBS’s Morning News, and on NPR. He lives and breathes in San Francisco. Learning Points: -How have we evolved to breathe wrong? -How is our breath connected to our health? -Can we learn to breathe correctly? Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrJamesNestor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjamesnestor https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/

In this episode we speak with Kianna Gnap about foot health and its importance for achieving strong functional pain-free bodies. Kianna is a fitness professional, athlete, and “Foot Nerd”. She is a certified personal and group fitness trainer. She earned her Bachelor of Science at Western University, and went on to pursue a Masters in European History from Kingston University in London, UK. After completing her schooling, Kianna rediscovered her inherent passion for fitness and changed career trajectories at the age of 26. She currently works as a Fitness Coach at Orangetheory Fitness. This year she graduated from The Foot Collective’s “Foot Nerd” program, and is enthusiastic about teaching others how build a strong, functional, and pain-free foundation. LEARNING POINTS: -What are the first steps to achieving functional and pain-free feet? -Why is walking barefoot healthy for our feet? -What should we look for when buying shoes? Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/kiannagnap

In this episode we speak with Dr. Uma Naidoo about the role of nutrition in promoting a healthy brain. Dr. Naidoo is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef and Nutrition Specialist. Her niche work is in Nutritional Psychiatry and she is regarded both nationally and internationally as a medical pioneer in this more newly recognized field. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, Harvard Health Press, Goop, and many others, Dr Uma has a special interest on the impact of food on mood and other mental health conditions. In her role as a Clinical Scientist, Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based clinical service in Nutritional Psychiatry in the USA. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr Naidoo graduated from the Harvard-Longwood Psychiatry Residency Training Program in Boston during which she received several awards including being the very first psychiatrist to be awarded the coveted “Curtis Prout Scholar in Medical Education”. Dr Naidoo, has been asked by The American Psychiatric Association to author the first academic text in Nutritional Psychiatry. In addition to this, Dr Naidoo is the author of the new book entitled, This Is Your Brain On Food released on August 4th, 2020. In her book, she shows the cutting-edge science explaining the ways in which food contributes to our mental health and how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues, from ADHD to anxiety, depression, OCD, and others. Learning Points: -What is the role of nutrition in brain health? -Why is prevention key for healthy mental health? -How can we prepare children and parents for going back to school during COVID-19? Social Media: @DrUmaNaidoo https://book.umanaidoomd.com/

In this episode we speak with Leah Penniman about her commitment to ending racism in farming and in the food chain. Leah is a Black Kreyol farmer, author, mother, and food justice activist who has been tending the soil and organizing for an anti-racist food system for over 20 years. She currently serves as founding co-executive director of Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, New York, a people-of-color led project that works toward food and land justice. The work of Leah and Soul Fire Farm has been recognized by the Soros Racial Justice Fellowship, Fulbright Program, Grist 50, and James Beard Leadership Award, among others. Her book is a love song for the land and her people. Learning Points: -How has racism evolved in farming? -What is food apartheid? -How does racism in the food chain impact the health of those affected by it? Social Media: www.soulfirefarm.org www.farmingwhileblack.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/soulfirefarm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmingwhileblack

In this episode we speak with Vanessa Fitzgerald. Vanessa, better known as @VeesHoney, is a Certified Health Coach and Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner. She has a private practice based in Los Angeles where she helps people achieve optimal health. Vanessa specializes in hormone balancing, autoimmune issues, acne, eating disorders, detox from meds, digestive health, IBS, PCOS, thyroid issues, weight loss, anxiety, depression, and more. She offers personalized health, exercise, and lifestyle coaching both in person and over the phone. Along with diet and exercise changes, she tests people for immune challenges, food allergies, heavy metals and more in order to find the underlying causes of symptoms. Vanessa is widely recognized for her very public documentation of her detox off of Adderall – a drug she had been prescribed and addicted to for 13 years. A firm believer that drugs are never the solution, she became an expert in helping others achieve optimal cognitive function, balance their hormones, restore their gut health, and live a joyous life free of medication. Vanessa also serves as a health and wellness expert for EBOOST. Learning Points: -What are the common characteristics and symptoms of PCOS? -What is PCOS light? -What are the main hormones at play in a PCOS diagnosis? Social Media www.eboost.com @eboost @VeesHoney

In this episode we speak with Alyssa Ackerman about healthy transitioning from this world. Alyssa is a deep soul and intuitive spirit to friends and family. She brings that into her work as a death doula and massage therapist empowering her community through conscious aging, dying, and grieving. She co-creates natural, peaceful, adventuresome, and intentional dying for transitioning clients and supports family and loved ones throughout the process and beyond. Through her own connections to spirit, nature, and the physical body, she weaves together energetic and somatic healing designed specifically to the needs of each client. Learning Points: -What is the role of a death doula? -Is working with a death doula appropriate for everyone? -What is wrong with the way we die in our culture? Social Media www.alyssarosehealingarts.com www.soulfulsenescence.com www.facebook.com/alyssarosehealingarts

In this episode we speak with Jodi Aman about unique mental health challenges of Generation Z. Inspirationally speaking and counseling for over 20 years, Jodi shows Generation Z, their parents, and helpers how to feel worthy, empowered and in control. On her YouTube channel, Practical Miracles, she helps audiences all over the world get clarity, push past fear, and evolve their consciousness. Because Jodi clawed her way out of her own emotional turmoil, she gets it. Through her TEDxWilmington talk, “Cam Anxious Kids,” and her best-selling book, You 1, Anxiety 0, she is changing the way we understand this current mental health crisis. Her new book, Anxiety...I'm So Done With You: A Teens' Guide To Ditching Toxic Stress and Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness, will be released on July 21st, 2020. Learning Points: -How Gen Z mental health differs from other generations -Tips for parenting Gen Z kids -Rethinking what is meaningful Social media: https://twitter.com/jodiaman https://www.facebook.com/JodiAmanLove/ https://www.instagram.com/jodiamanlove/ https://www.youtube.com/user/jodiaman

In this episode we speak with Dr. Barrie Tan about the amazing health benefits of tocotrienols. Dr. Tan is hailed as a trailblazer and the world’s foremost expert on vitamin E, credited with discovering tocotrienol in three major natural sources: Palm, Rice and Annatto. A scientist first and foremost, Dr. Tan earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry/Biochemistry from the University of Otago, New Zealand and spent several years as a professor at UMass. Today, his research focuses on lipid-soluble nutrients that reduce and slow chronic conditions.​ Learning Points: -What are tocotrienols? -What are the health benefits of tocotrienols? -Why should we not combine both types of vitamin E? Social Media: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorbarrietan/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorbarrietan -LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-barrie-tan

In this episode we talk with Dr. David Perlmutter about how to build a healthy brain. Dr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition. In addition, he is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, Columbia University, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Harvard University and serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Perlmutter’s books have been published in 36 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs and Sugar, with over 1 million copies in print. Other New York Times bestsellers include Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Cookbook, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, and Brain Wash, co-written with Austin Perlmutter, MD. He is the editor of The Microbiome and the Brain authored by top experts in the field and published in December 2019 by CRC Press. Learning Points: • What are the key factors that impact brain health? • What choices we can make to cultivate a healthy brain? • What are some tips for navigating our current COVID world? Website: www.drpermutter.com

In this episode we speak with Dr. Anna Yusim and Marla Maples about how to move beyond the fear of Covid-19. Dr. Anna Yusim is a world-renowned, Board-Certified Psychiatrist with a Private Practice in New York City and the best-selling author of Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life. She is on the Clinical Faculty at Yale Medical School, where she is creating a Mental Health and Spirituality Program. Dr. Yusim completed her undergraduate education at Stanford University, where she studied Biology & Philosophy. She attended Yale Medical School & the NYU Residency Training Program in Psychiatry. She has traveled, lived and worked in over 60 countries and presented at numerous national and international medical conferences. Dr. Yusim has published over 70 academic articles, book chapters, scientific abstracts and book reviews on various topics in psychiatry. Marla Maples With more than 15 films roles, Broadway shows and dozens of magazine covers on her resume, Marla Maples firmly secured her place in popular culture. With a focus on creating a quieter, more spiritual existence, Marla relocated to Southern California in 1999 with her daughter Tiffany. She released her first album, The Endless featuring Deepak Chopra, His Holiness the Dalai Lama & Michael Bernard Beckwith, and hosted a talk radio show, Awakening With Marla with specialists from the natural wellness world. Marla returned to the spotlight, tangoing her way through Season 22 of Dancing With the Stars, co-hosting The View, The Doctors, and Good Day New York, and performed on Ballando Con Le Steele in Rome, Italy. Most recently, Marla also has a reoccurring role on the new hit HBO series, The Righteous Gemstones. The humanitarian, who herself suffered from Lyme disease, was honoured for her work with the Global Lyme Alliance, and remains committed to supporting a multitude of non-profit organizations including AWARENYC.org, Spirituality for Kids, and The Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine. Marla has had the privilege of speaking at the United Nations, Harvard University, the 2018 Summit of Peace, as well as, at the Global Summit on Science, Spirituality, and Environment in India. She also performed her single “One World of Love” on stage at Carnegie Hall. Learning Points: -What are the key steps we need to take to move past the fear of Covid-19? -Will there be any positive takeaways from this experience? -Will we ever be able to return to life as it was or will we in fact be living a new normal? Social Media: https://www.annayusim.com/ http://www.marlamaples.com/

In this episode we speak with James P. Owen about the benefits of exercising at ALL ages and why it's never too late to start. After a successful 35-year Wall Street career, James P. Owen found new purpose in being an author, inspirational speaker, and social entrepreneur. His book, Cowboy Ethics, a best-seller with more than 150,000 copies in circulation, and two follow-up volumes, Cowboy Values and The Try, put a spotlight on the importance of shared values and personal character in our society. Now Jim has expanded his focus, becoming a passionate evangelist for fitness as a way of life. In his speaking engagements, he reminds audiences that being in shape helps older adults stay mobile, active, and independent, enabling a quality of life no amount of money can buy. Fitness could also play an important role in combatting serious chronic diseases and controlling health care costs as our nation’s over-50 population balloons. Jim shares this message in his newest book, Just Move: A New Approach to Fitness After 50 (National Geographic, September 2017), a realistic fitness guide that puts the reader in charge as it inspires, empowers and informs without overwhelming, providing a flexible, step-by-step program readers can tailor to their own specific needs. The Wall Street Journal named Just Move! one of the top best books for healthy aging for 2017. Learning Points: 1. How do our thoughts about aging limit us? 2. Why is movement important as we age? 3. How do we start a new fitness plan? Website Address www.theartofagingwell.com

In this episode we talk with Dr. Teralyn Sell about the anatomy of a panic attack. Dr. Teralyn is a Psychotherapist, Brain Health Expert and co-creator of the world’s first and only mental health and addiction recovery supplement line, Pro Recovery Rx. For over 20 years, Dr. Teralyn has helped career-driven women overwhelmed by anxiety and panic attacks eliminate their symptoms and get off of medication completely using natural approaches that balances brain chemistry while permanently changing behaviour. Dr. Teralyn is NOT a believer in throwing a prescription at the problem – which seems to be the blanket “solution” to stress, anxiety and depression in our current society. She encourages a holistic approach to overall wellness, which results in lasting change, a healthier state of being, and a happier you. Learning Points: • Current trends in mental healthcare • What happens physiologically during a panic attack • Strategies for dealing with a panic attack Social Media Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoBrFG9gmF6Ghm38bYdq_PA? Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrTeralyn/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dr_teralyn/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/DrTeralyn LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-teralyn-sell-752a2060/

In this episode we speak with Dr. Vaishna Sathananthan about planning for pregnancy. Dr. Sathananthan enjoys seeing patients of all ages, maintaining a general family practice as well as offering IV therapy to other patients of the clinic. She has a special interest in women’s health, pediatrics, fertility and hormonal health. Her treatment approach focuses on individualized care and combines clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, acupuncture and lifestyle counselling to help her patients achieve their optimal health. Learning Points: -Why you should prepare for pregnancy -How modifying diet and lifestyle can impact fertility -Tips for preparing for child birth Social Media https://silverspruce.ca

In this episode we speak with Dr. Austin Perlmutter about factors that influence our decision making. Austin Perlmutter, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician and New York Times bestselling co-author of Brain Wash. He is interested in how we make decisions, mental health and behavioural change. He writes for Psychology Today on his blog, The Modern Brain. Learning Points: • What key factors impact our decision making? • How does the physiology of the brain intersect with psychology in decision making? • Why should we care about what goes into our decision making? Social Media: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinperlmutter twitter: https://twitter.com/austinperlmd website: https://brainwashbook.com/

In this episode I speak with Lonny Stormo about the POPS technology platform and in a broader sense how technology is impacting the healthcare system. Lonny is the CEO & co- founder of Pops Diabetes Care. He has spent 34 years in the healthcare industry primarily at Medtronic, the largest medical device in the manufacturer world. At Medtronic he served in a large variety of roles including leading the Medtronic Therapy Delivery business. In the last four years, Lonny has successfully led the founding and growth of Pops, a leader in creating full virtual care, the next stage of healthcare. Lonny is passionate about consumer experience, changing healthcare to focus on benefiting individuals across the globe, and serving as a leader of the most inspired teams. Lonny is on local American Diabetes Association and Rotary International boards. He holds a BSEE degree from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and an MBA from Arizona State University. Learning Points: 1. Eating to beat stress 2. What is the POPS technology platform? 3. How is technology pushing for a transformation in healthcare? 4. What is healthcare associated waste? Social media https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonnystormo/ https://twitter.com/lonnystormo https://www.instagram.com/popsdiabetescare/

With the soul of an advocate and the mind of an entrepreneur, James Maskell has spent the past decade innovating at the cross section of functional medicine and community. To that end, he created the Functional Forum, the world’s largest integrative medicine conference with record-setting participation online and growing physician communities around the world. His organization and best-selling book of the same name, Evolution of Medicine, prepares health professionals for this new era of personalized, participatory medicine. His new book is called "The Community Cure". He is an in demand speaker and impresario, being featured on TEDMED, HuffPostLive and TEDx, as well as lecturing internationally. He lives in Sacramento, CA with his wife and daughter. Learning Points: • What is the functional medicine model? • What are community medical/health visits? • How does the community model address challenges currently facing healthcare? Social Media Twitter https://twitter.com/mrjamesmaskell Inst: https://www.instagram.com/mrjamesmaskell/ http://www.jamesmaskell.com/

In this episode we speak with Erin Holt about the link between dieting and overall health. Erin is a board-certified integrative and functional nutritionist helping people re-energize and find real health without restriction. After suffering health issues (chronic digestive problems, eating disorders, anxiety, autoimmune disease) for most of her life without any conventional answers, Erin turned to alternative medicine and functional nutrition for her recovery. Erin couples deep science research & functional testing with holistic healing modalities when working with women to get to the root cause of their health issues. She works with women all over the world through private consultations and online nutrition programs. Her nutrition practice honors the indissoluble link between mind and body. Learning Points: • Pantry staples • What is a diet culture • Connection between diet culture and autoimmunity • The impact of Food Fear Social Media: Website: https://www.erinholthealth.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinHoltHealth/

In this episode we speak with Dr. William Li about current research surrounding the Covid-19 virus. Dr. Li is a world-renowned speaker, physician, scientist, and author of The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon bestseller EAT TO BEAT DISEASE. As CEO and President of the global nonprofit Angiogenesis Foundation, Dr. Li’s work has impacted more than 50 million people worldwide and has led to the effective prevention, novel treatment, and even reversal of diseases spanning cancer, chronic wounds, obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and vision loss. An internationally sought-after speaker, Dr. Li is among an exclusive group of global change-makers who have been selected to address the Vatican at its Cellular Horizons and Unite to Cure conferences, aimed at improving global health. Dr. Li has captivated and inspired audiences at Fortune 100 companies, the National Institutes of Health, the Milken Institute, and numerous academic, government, corporate, clinical, and general public audiences around the world. His TED Talk “Can we eat to starve cancer” is considered one of the most riveting talks of all time and has been viewed more than 11 million times. Learning Points: Why is Covid-19 so different from other viruses? How can we protect ourselves from this virus? What is needed to defeat Covid-19? Social Media: Twitter https://twitter.com/drwilliamli Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwilliamli/ Website: www.drwilliamli.com

In this episode we speak with D. Alicia H. Clark about how to make your anxiety work for you. Dr. Clark is a Washington, DC–based licensed psychologist specializing in anxiety and relationships. She has been named one of Washington’s Top Doctors by Washingtonian magazine and has served as adjunct clinical faculty at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Her presentations on stress and anxiety have been sought after by numerous professional conferences and organizations. She is a regular contributor to Psychology Today, and she has been featured in a number of media outlets including O, The Oprah Magazine, First for Women, and The New York Times In this revolutionary new book, Dr. Alicia H. Clark recognizes anxiety as an unsung hero in the path to success and well-being. Anxiety is a powerful motivating force that can be harnessed to create a better you, if you've got the right tools. Hack Your Anxiety provides a road map to approach anxiety in a new —and empowering — light. Weaving together modern neuroscience, case studies, interviews, and personal anecdotes, Hack Your Anxiety demonstrates how anxiety can be reclaimed as a potent force for living our best lives. Learning Points: • What is the difference between broth, stock and bone broth? • How can we make our anxiety work for us? • Why should we not avoid anxiety? • How can we begin to understand what our anxiety is telling us? Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciahclark/ https://www.facebook.com/DrAliciaClark https://www.instagram.com/draliciahclark/ https://twitter.com/DrAliciaClark Hack Your Anxiety https://aliciaclarkpsyd.com/books/hack-your-anxiety/

In this episode we speak with Cynthia Thurlow about the benefits of intermittent fasting. Cynthia is a sought after successful entrepreneur, nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting & nutrition expert, founder of Cynthia Thurlow, LLC, co-author of Primal Eating and co-host of Everyday Wellness podcast. As an advocate for living a fulfilled, healthy and well-balanced lifestyle, Cynthia has committed her career to serving women coming of age. She is disrupting the notion that "this is just how it is, now settle and accept it" and is leading the way for change. As part of that endeavor, Cynthia brings over 20 years of medical experience, combined with current and progressive nutritional perspectives/approaches to truly serve those in need. She provides hope and customized programs that work. She selflessly and transparently shares her own personal experiences through navigating the journey through hormonal imbalances, peri-menopause and all of the symptoms that plague so many women as a means to connect and relate to her clients in a raw and authentic way. Cynthia is a 2 time TEDx speaker. Her second talk on Intermittent fasting has had more than 5.3 million views Cynthia has been a guest on numerous podcasts and has been featured on ABC, Fox5, KTLA, PIX11 and Medium & Entrepreneur Learning Points: • Awesome reasons to marinade your meat • Why intermittent fasting is more than just a weight loss tool • Who should avoid intermittent fasting • How to start an intermittent fasting plan Social Media: Website: www.CynthiaThurlow.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/_CynthiaThurlow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHTWellness/

In this episode we speak with Nichole Wurth about building a healthy body image. Nichole is a coach, author, and speaker who shows women how to become BFF’s with their bodies. Because when a woman sees how awesome her body really is, she creates the life and body she’s always wanted, without force or willpower. Nichole knows this to be true because it’s happened to her and thousands of her clients. Nichole's been coaching women since 2006, has written two books and has an 84% success rate. When she’s not fearlessly (but lovingly) pushing her clients into a lifestyle they deserve, you can find her laughing with friends, connecting with nature and loving up on her hubby, their son Wyatt and two dogs. Learning Points: • Wonderful apps for building a healthy mindset • Why will-powering ourselves into a healthy body just won’t work • Why respect is the key to achieving our healthy goals • How we are innately tied to nature and the universe Social Media: Email: [email protected] Website: https://wildlyalive.com/

In this episode we speak with Dr. Ron Ehrlich about coping with stress. Dr. Ehrlich is one of Australia’s leading holistic health advocates. With over 35 years of clinical practice he has developed an holistic approach to health and wellness, as well as a comprehensive model of how stress impacts on our lives. His 2018 book A Life Less Stressed: the 5 pillars of health and wellness has been published in Australia, the UK, USA and Turkey. Dr. Ron expands upon the themes of his book each week with world leaders in his weekly podcast Unstress with Dr Ron Ehrlich. Dr Ron has been in clinical practice since 1980, and still continues to see patients at his group practice, the Sydney Holistic Dental Centre in Sydney, Australia. He is currently President of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM), and Chairperson of their Advocacy Committee. In 2019 he was awarded a Fellowship in Lifestyle Medicine. Dr Ron is also co-founder and board member of Nourishing Australia, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to informing, educating and inspiring people about the critical importance of healthy soils, nutrient-dense foods and regenerative agriculture. Learning Points: • The powerful benefits of juicing • Why are we all stressed? • What is ‘Postural Stress’? • What are the 5 kinds of stress? Social Media:  www.DrRonEhrlich.com  https://www.facebook.com/Doctor.RonEhrlich/

In this episode we speak with Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, and Robby Barbaro, MPH about integrative approaches for managing Type 1 Diabetes. Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, and Robby Barbaro are cofounders of Mastering Diabetes, a coaching program that teaches people how to reverse insulin resistance via low-fat, plant-based, whole-food nutrition. Cyrus has been living with type 1 diabetes since 2002 and has an undergraduate degree from Stanford University and a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from UC Berkeley. Robby was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2000 and has been living a plant-based lifestyle since 2006. He worked at Forks Over Knives for 6 years and earned a Master’s in Public Health in 2019. Learning Points: • What is the difference between iron & ferriten • Why carbohydrates aren’t the enemy for diabetics • The benefits of intermittent fasting for those with diabetes • Why the keto diet is not recommended for diabetics Social Media: • Website: www.masteringdiabetes.org • LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrus-khambatta-32686a4/ • Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/masteringdiabetes.org/ • Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/masteringdib

In this episode we speak with Tina Anderson about choosing an effective probiotic. Tina's journey into the world of health had a unique start and some unusual turns. She began her career as a trial lawyer who specialized in settling cases by bringing both sides together, a personal passion of hers. Once her second child arrived, Tina left that high-stress job behind so she could focus on her family. Luckily, she was still able to use her considerable legal skills to point her career in a new direction as the in-house counsel for a family pharmaceutical company. But what Tina saw there made her change direction again. Frustrated by the many abuses in the pharmaceutical industry, Tina turned toward the field of natural health, and found her life’s work. She channeled her energy into learning all she could about disease prevention and good health maintenance. That led her to discover the importance of gut health and how connected and crucial it is for overall health and wellness. To share her discovery with the world, Tina along with her husband created a unique supplement that contains the superior probiotic strains of renowned researcher Dr. Simon Cutting. By promoting gut health and probiotics, Tina shares her passion for wellness, helping others live their best physical and emotional lives. Learning Points: • How can we strengthen our immune system? • What are spore probiotics? • Do beneficial probiotic supplements need to be refrigerated? • How do you choose a good probiotic? Social Media: • Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/justthrivehealth/ • Twitter – https://twitter.com/JustThriveHlth • Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/justthrivehealth/

In this episode we speak with Lydia Denworth about the power of friendship and its impact on our health. Lydia Denworth is a New York-based author, journalist and speaker who writes about how we think, learn and connect. She is the author of three acclaimed books of popular science, including her new book entitled 'Friendship'. She is a regular contributor to Scientific American and writes the Brain Waves blog for Psychology Today. Her work has also appeared in a wide range of national publications including Newsweek, Time, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Parents. Learning Points: • What do blood pressure numbers mean? • What is the meaning of friendship? • Why is friendship so important during our lives? • How does friendship evolve in its meaning as we age? Social Media: • Website: www.lydiadenworth.com • Twitter: https://twitter.com/LydiaDenworth • Facebook: http://fb.me/ScienceWriterLydia

In this episode we speak with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky about how cognitive biases and decision fatigue impact our mental health. Known as the Disaster Avoidance Expert, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is on a mission to protect leaders from dangerous judgment errors known as cognitive biases by developing the most effective strategies for decision making and emotional and social intelligence. The first book to focus on how dangerous judgment errors called cognitive biases lead to business and career disasters, ‘Never Go With Your Gut’ combines practical business case studies with cutting-edge cognitive neuroscience and behavioural economics to show you how to overcome these dangerous judgment errors through counterintuitive strategies followed by the most successful leaders and organizations. ‘The Blindspots Between Us’ reveals how dangerous judgment errors called cognitive biases devastate our professional and personal relationships. This book brings together real-life stories with the latest research in cognitive neuroscience and behavioural economics to help you forge stronger, healthier, and more meaningful relationships in your professional and personal life. He has authored several best-selling books and appears weekly in prominent media venues. Dr. Tsipursky's expertise stems from over 20 years of consulting, coaching, speaking, and training experience as CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts. It also comes from his research background as a behavioural economist and cognitive neuroscientist with over 15 years in higher education, including 7 as a professor at Ohio State University, and dozens of peer-reviewed academic publications. Learning Points: • What are some benefits of exercising in the cold weather? • What are cognitive biases? • How can decision fatigue impact our mental health? • What is the structure of an insightful decision? Social Media: • Email: [email protected] • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gleb_Tsipursky • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_gleb_tsipursky • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrGlebTsipursky/ • LinkedI https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gleb-tsipursky/

In this episode we speak with Dr. Stephen Trzeciak about compassion in the healthcare system. Dr. Trzeciak is a physician scientist, Chief of Medicine at Cooper University Health Care, and Professor and Chair of Medicine at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, New Jersey. Dr. Trzeciak is a practicing intensivist (specialist in intensive care medicine), and a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded clinical researcher with more than 100 publications in the scientific literature, primarily in the field of resuscitation science. Dr. Trzeciak’s publications have been featured in prominent medical journals, such as: Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Circulation, and The New England Journal of Medicine. His scientific program has been supported by research grants from the American Heart Association, the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, with Dr. Trzeciak serving in the role of Principal Investigator. Currently, Dr. Trzeciak’s research is focused on a new field called “Compassionomics”, in which he is studying the scientific effects of compassion on patients, patient care, and those who care for patients. He is an author of the best-selling book: Compassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence that Caring Makes a Difference. For this work, he was awarded the 2019 Influencers of Healthcare Award by The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dr. Trzeciak also serves as a member of the Global Compassion Council for the non-profit organization Charter for Compassion. Broadly, Dr. Trzeciak’s mission is to make health care more compassionate through science. Dr. Trzeciak is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. He earned his medical degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and his Master’s of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He completed his residency training at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and his fellowship in critical care medicine at Rush University Medical Center. He is board certified in internal medicine, critical care medicine, emergency medicine, and neurocritical care. Learning Points: • Health Benefits of cacao and a yummy smoothie • What is Compassionomics? • Why is it important in healthcare? • Can compassion be a part of a Western healthcare system? Social Media: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephentrzeciak

In this episode we speak with Spiro Koulouris about integrative approached to dealing with gout. Spiro is a leading gout diet expert, author, and blogger at goutandyou.com. He’s dedicated his life to inspiring people to obtain a healthy lifestyle and living a gout-free life. Called the “rich man’s disease”, gout is considered one of the most painful of the rheumatic conditions and is a rapidly growing problem that afflicts an alarming number of people. It’s greatly affected by diet and those with the disease are often prescribed drugs that need to be taken for the rest of a person’s life – the side-effects creating additional problems. Spiro has battled with the disease for years and has dedicated himself to become educated and informed on the subject. He has become an expert in the different home remedies, medicines, health practices and experiments from around the world. As the founder of GoutandYou.com Spiro is intent on educating the gout sufferer in hopes of beating this terrible disease for good. Learning Points: • Why does our hair turn grey? • What is gout? • What are common risk factors for gout? • What are some integrative approaches for dealing with gout? Social Media: • www.goutandyou.com • https://www.facebook.com/GoutandYou • https://www.youtube.com/c/goutandyou • https://twitter.com/goutandyou • https://www.instagram.com/goutandyou/ • https://www.pinterest.ca/goutandyou/

In this episode we speak with Udo Erasmus all about oils and how they fit in to a healthy diet. Udo is a pioneer of the health and wellness industry having created FLAX OIL and the Healthy Fats Movement. He is also the co-founder of the UDO’S CHOICE supplement brand, a global leader in cutting edge health products having sold tens of millions of bottles of healthy oils, probiotics and digestive enzymes. Udo is an accomplished author including Fats that Heal Fats that Kill that has sold over 250,000 copies worldwide. Udo has extensive education in Biochemistry and Biology, a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Adler University and has impacted over 5,000,000+ lives by passionately conducting 5,000+ live presentations, 3,000+ media interviews, 1,500 staff trainings and traveled to 40+ countries with his message on how to achieve perfect health. Learning Points: • A discussion about the Coronavirus • Why consuming oils are important for our health? • Which are the healthiest oils to use? • Why is proper storage of oil important? Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theudoerasmus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/udoerasmus/