What's Worthwhile - Healthy Living Motivation and Discussion

Why is it terrifying to speak honestly to a group and what happens when we do? Even when we show up for community or group meetings in person or online, it’s still often intimidating to raise a hand and speak up. And it’s more intense to share deep truth or a message that doesn’t go along with what everyone else is saying. But that’s where and when real impacts are made, both for the speaker and the listener. Is there a powerful opportunity to learn and teach about holistic health, Peace of Mind, Vitality of Body and Joy of Spirit within a wide variety of different types of groups? Aren’t these things we all want and need? As always, we should balance the risk and reward, and use discernment and judgement when considering how much to share in community group settings.

What changed after 40? Your priorities, stamina, strength, relationships? Philip Blackett turned 40 a few years ago on Thanksgiving Day. Sitting among family, he realized what he was truly thankful for, and began to see that his actions, attitudes, and behaviors needed to change for the new era of life he was entering. Today, he works with folks in midlife to navigate this phase of life and live their purpose, engage with each other in community, improve their overall health, regain their stamina and build their strength. If you are 40 and up, and looking for ways to thrive in midlife, then this is a great episode for you. Learn more at LifeAfter40.com.

What’s a simpler way to drive changes within ourselves that stick for the long-term, require less energy and determination, and make us ultimately more healthy and happy? “Change Made Easy” podcast host, personal trainer and coach Paul Levitin has devised a system based on the acronym EASIER: which stands for Enthusiasm, Availability, Simple, Imperfect, Exponential, and Repeatable. Ramsey and Paul not only talk through making change EASIER, but also why change feels so hard, how our bodies were built to avoid change, and how we can convert periods of powerful growth into lasting new behaviors. This is a great episode for anyone who looking for how to make effective improvements successfully. Learn more at instagram.com/paullevitin.

How can we talk with, learn about, and relate to people with very different ideas, beliefs, and views from ourselves in ways that reduce our stress levels and increase our burnout resilience? Maury Giles is the CEO of Braver Angels, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to depolarization, empowering people to have calmer, more productive and respectful interactions with people who think differently from each other. Ramsey and Maury discuss what it’s like to be a “Red” or “Blue,” why discovering someone’s life experience is a breakthrough to finding common ground, and how Braver Angels creates opportunities for people to have real discussions. Ramsey also directly asks Maury’s advice on how to navigate the political nature of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement moment. If you dread those holiday meals with extended family or have tense moments at work with your opinionated colleagues, this is a great episode to learn how to lower the temperature of those interactions … and your blood pressure. Learn more about Braver Angels at www.braverangels.org.

What works within tight time constraints and with focused attention to drive health and wellness success for busy, responsible professionals and family members? Erica Jones is one of those high-achieving professional parents. She and her husband founded Elevays to work with doctors and other hard workers to maintain and build their own vitality, energy and longevity. Ramsey and Erica spoke about the need to prioritize the foundations, build repeatable habits that are doable and timely, and the allure of biohacking. This episode is a great investment for fast-moving, family-oriented professional people working hard to keep it all going. Learn more at elevays.com.

What was it like for 30+ guys to gather for a weekend in Joshua Tree to learn somatic theory, connect their minds to their bodies, and open up to each other? Ramsey experienced the MELD Prime Men’s Retreat and got the comments of three additional men onsite towards the end of the event. Listen in on their raw reflections of expectations far exceeded, insights gained, and images of transformation glimpsed. MELD (Men’s Emotional Leadership Development) works with men in groups to understand the stress response, and to guide them through the Fight, Flight or Freeze physiological responses to completion so that they can move on effectively instead of being stuck in chronic states of alarm. In this episode, Ramsey shares some of MELD’s techniques, his own insights from the experience, and the meaning of his new Work Statement “I am an Anomaly.” A warning though: one of the men discusses the loss of his son, and that may be difficult for some listeners. Learn more about MELD at https://meld.community.

How can we grow nutritious, delicious vegetables at-scale for everyone to eat and enjoy? Amy (Todisco) Hartshorn has been digging in the dirt, growing organic vegetables for decades. At her family farm in Vermont, she practices, shares, and teaches about Regenerative Agriculture to parents and kids, many of which discover the joy of fresh veggies for the first time. Amy and Ramsey told each other stories, but also talked thoughtfully about how to grow enough food for everyone. There is much talk these days about fertilizers, herbicides, and resource-intense practices. Amy is a proponent of teaching and enabling everyone to participate in growing their own healthy foods. Whether you have abundant backyard gardens or you’re intrigued by the idea of popping a sun-warm cherry tomato right off the branch into your mouth for the first time, this episode will grow your insights into fresh food. Learn more at www.greenlivingnow.com.

What’s the best way to ensure that people and companies don’t burnout? There are two camps when it comes to burnout prevention in professional settings. Those who focus on the perseverance of individuals during difficult times and those who focus on making business environments and demands less impossible. I see the merits of both. I promote supporting the foundations of holistic health in order to boost Burnout Resilience, so that we control what we can control. Want to know where your Burnout Resilience currently stands, and how you can improve it? Take the Burnout Resilience Zone Assessment at burnout.whatsworthwhile.net to get results and individualized advice.

How do Amen Clinics and Amen University treat the brain for mental and physical health? Dr. Daniel Amen developed the SPECT Imaging system to more accurately diagnose and treat brain-related issues. But Amen doesn’t stop there. They assess and address biological, psychological, social and spiritual factors holistically. Cindy Santa Ana is the Integrative Nutritionist for Amen Clinics, and works with patients to craft their diets and eating patterns to support their brain health. Amen also seeks impacts beyond patients. Amen University is an online resource for patients’ family members and the general public to learn about brain health. Yuri Huntington is the Faith Ambassador for Amen University, and is leading the new Amen Whole-4 pilot program for faith community members to learn about holistic health together in group settings. Ramsey spoke with Cindy and Yuri about Amen Clinics, Amen University, Whole-4, and the many practical ways that everyone can support their own brains and holistic health. Learn more at amenclinics.com and amenuniversity.com.

What type of effort can an organization create for team members that will drive actual significant improvements in their physical and mental health, as well as the effectiveness and productivity of the team and the business? Erin Foushee is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and founder of Fortis Wellness. Throughout her 17 years in the health space, Erin has taught college courses in functional nutrition, spoken at business and health conferences, and provided nutritional guidance for hundreds of individuals. Today, she focuses on leading and facilitating dynamic sets of workshops for business teams that seek to improve corporate culture around health as much as the lifestyles of the participants. Ramsey and Erin discuss her life-long passion for natural health, why and how having healthy employees is strategically valuable to companies, and how to make lasting changes. In fact, Erin offers free access to the recording of her webinar “Durable Health Habits: Your 7-Step Game Plan for Staying the Course” with a coupon code revealed at around the 30-minute mark. Learn more about Fortis Wellness at www.fortiswellness.com.

What’s the big deal about the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans that came out from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in January 2026? Proponents claim it is the most significant update to federal eating advice in generations and that it flips the original food pyramid on it's head. Detractors consider it more of a marketing gimmick and afront to traditional health advice. Two experienced Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners (FNTPs) join Ramsey for a fruitful discussion of how the old food pyramid was iconic, how good the advice of the new pyramid is (or isn't), and why people have gotten so riled up about it. The discussion also includes the impact that the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is having on our national thoughts about nutrition. Whether you are a booster of MAHA or you roll your eyes at the politicization of food, enjoy this discussion, which digs into the meat of the issues: What should we eat to be healthy? How do national dietary guidelines influence people’s diets? Did they include the right clip art in the New Food Pyramid?? Learn more about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans at www.realfood.gov.

Organization Braver Angels asks the question, and I’ve got thoughts. The American Dream (the phrase itself) was coined in 1931, and it has taken on great symbolic meaning in the decades since. What does it mean today, is it still a relevant thing that we share, and is it attainable for all? I think that a version of the American Dream still resonates, is something we still pursue and can achieve, and most importantly … we NEED it. We need hope and aspirations and things we can compete for alongside of each other. I appreciate that Braver Angels encourages people to consider things like this and talk about it in their unique debate format (or at the dinner table), especially with people who they don’t agree with. Learn more about Braver Angels at www.braverangels.org.

May I read to you the introduction to my book Stress Response in hopes that you will download the eBook, now available on Amazon for only 99 cents? Please return the favor by submitting an honest review and rating, so that others will be more likely to find and buy (and benefit from!) the book. In the introduction to Stress Response, I tell a bit about my recent story, make the point that we all experience stress, and explain how the best thing to do is respond to it effectively. Someday I’d like to record a full audio version. Whadaya think? Let me know! Download the eBook on Amazon (or buy a paperback) at https://www.amazon.com/Stress-Response-Manage-Anxiety-Burnout-ebook/dp/B0FRVMZTPC.

How does NLP improve mindset to push through being stuck in old patterns when doing “all the right things” seeking physical and mental health? Jacqui Edgerly uses Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) strategies with her clients to drive health goal success when it seems like things are not yet clicking. Jacqui was a professional skier but she knew she didn’t quite fit in, and her health was suffering. She left the endless Winter and headed into a Spring of herbalism and nutritional studies. Jacqui has been coaching clients for many years now, and NLP is one of her focus areas. This episode is both a great telling of her story and a comprehensive introduction to Neurolinguistic Programming and how it fits into holistic health and nutritional therapy. Learn more at https://www.jacquiedgerly.com.

What societal expectations keep men isolated, unhealthy, but grinning and bearing it? And what can be done differently so that men feel better, perform better, serve better, and can raise the next generation to be happy and healthy? Duncan Rich of MELD (Men’s Emotional Leadership Development) explains that men were brought up to feel required to be strong and independent, without the encouragement to seek out companionship, help and assistance. MELD is an organization that hosts men’s groups and retreats where men learn together how they physically process their experiences and emotions, so that they can get more healthy and interact and express themselves more productively in family and professional situations. Get a 15% discount on the MELD Prime 4-day men’s somatic training retreat taking place at Joshua Tree in California on Februrary 19th through 22nd with the coupon code provided in the episode. Ramsey will be there! Learn more and register at https://meld.community/prime.

What do I intend to do and accomplish in 2026? We never really know what will happen or come to pass, but if we have clear intentions, clear to ourselves and stated clearly to others, I believe we have a much better chance of achieving what we set out to do. I intend to do a lot of things, and I don't intend to do them alone or in isolation. Curious? Take a listen! And ... let me know what you think. What do you intend to do this year? Perhaps we can help each other.

How was my year? I’d love to tell you, and I’d love to hear how your year went as well. Listen to this audio version of the year-end letter that we used to stick into those Christmas Cards. I feel like I had a great year, a year of achieving a few things, which was a nice change from the past few years, which felt filled with questions, trials, and beginnings. I’m reaching out these days, but I wish I hadn’t waited this long. And I encourage you to reach out too, even if (especially if?) you do NOT feel great. How was your year?

What’s the best way to stay mobile, active, and healthy as we age beyond our 50’s and 60’s into our 70’s? Dr. Michael has been a chiropractor for more than 30 years and has aged along with his patients, seeing and learning the best ways to maintain mobility, strength and stamina. He wrote the book “Fitness over 50, 60, 70 and Beyond” as a conversational guide, based on science but not bogged down in technical terms. Ramsey and Dr. Michael had a fun conversation about fitness and about what it was like “back in our day.” This is a great episode to help get you off the couch, or at least stretching in the chair. Learn more at https://www.drmguad.com/.

What’s worthwhile to consume, consider, believe, say and do towards Peace of Mind, Vitality of Body and Joy of Spirit? And what’s the big deal, why do we need to do anything different from what we all do now? Modern life with our screens and desks and food delivery options does not line up with what we were designed or evolved for: waking with the sun, walking around, spending time with others, eating nutrient-dense whole foods, and getting enough high-quality restorative sleep. We need to be mindful of what we consume, whether we’re talking food or narratives, to consider whether or not it is real, healthy and good. We choose what to believe, whether we call it science or faith, and that’s the basis of what we say out loud, and the actions that we do or do not take. We need motivation to do the right things, and we need to talk about it, because it often isn’t obvious what the right things are. I have three offers for healthy living motivation and discussion: this podcast, the “Stress Response” book available on Amazon, and direct services to help you get Better Before Burnout. Learn more at www.whatsworthwhile.net.

Based on travel to all 5 traditional Blue Zones, what can we learn about how to live longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives? Veronique Ory explains what she experienced during her 2025 world tour of the parts of the world where the local populations are known to live the longest. Veronique is a yoga instructor, global retreat and travel organizer, and author of “Shine On & Off The Mat.” Ramsey and Veronique talked about how our bodies were made to respond to physical challenges, how time seems to slow down when we focus on simple, natural things, and how nice it is to eat and spend time with loved ones. If you’ve ever dreamed about leaving the hustle and bustle behind and visiting the Blue Zones … or even the Blue Zone vibe … this is a great episode to enjoy. Learn more at https://yogawithveronique.com.

How would people who live the longest celebrate the holidays? My guest this week visited in 2025 all five traditional Blue Zones in the world. It got me thinking about all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, and how things could be different if we were focusing squarely on our health, joy, vitality, relationships and loved ones. Elvis sang about a Blue Christmas that was lonely without those we love … I’m imaginging a Blue Zone Christmas that is focused on being with those we love, and truly being present with them. I promise I won’t try to sing any Elvis songs!

Is it wealth, success, stamina, fitness, relationships or health that men chase after in the middle of their lives, but which still elude them? Perhaps a combination? Stretch Rayner looked amazingly fit and successful early in his life, as part-owner in a busy gym. But his energy levels kept declining and he felt awful. It took a move back to his home country of Australia and work with a functional doctor to figure out what was really going on with him. Today, Stretch is the founder of Midlife Mavericks, a community of men working together to support their health, fitness and each other. Ramsey and Stretch spoke about the common traps that guys fall into in midlife, where to look for real improvements, and how men can reclaim their vitality and health. Learn more at https://www.thesustainabletrainingmethod.com/midlife-mavericks.

There’s so many boxes, things to accomplish, presents to purchase, people to spend time with, right here and now. But are we checking off the right boxes? My guest this week made the point that lots of us find refuge at work, because we have clear objectives and can check off the boxes in order to feel accomplishment. The problem may be that we end up prioritizing the wrong things or losing touch with the people in our lives that are most important to us. It occurred to me that as we are in the holiday gift box purchasing and giving season, this insight is ironic and even more relevant. How about you … have you got the right boxes?

What am I grateful for this year? So many things! It’s good to take some time each day and think about and express what you are grateful for. Feeling gratitude signals to the body that everything is okay, and it is safe to rest and digest. Which is important for Thanksgiving meals, am I right?! So I tried something different this week, I spoke off the cuff, with just a few notes instead of a prepared message. It’s genuine and from the heart. I love you guys! Have a listen, and I hope you are grateful too, even though things are never perfect. Have a great holiday! No Thursday interview this week, but we’ve got a great one tee’d for next week.

Why are those love handles the hardest and last to drop? We go to the gym, we do the sit-ups, we eat well (mostly), but no matter how hard we try, we can’t seem to drop those last few pounds, and that spare tire around our midsections! Andres Ayesta, founder of Planos Nutrition, Registered Dietician and Sports Nutritionist knows why. Ramsey and Andres talk about his experiences, perspectives and approaches to fitness, weight loss and fat burning. Andres firmly believes that everyone should work on their strength and mobility to improve their quality of life, especially for age 30 and beyond. Listen in to learn the real answer and what’s actually required to lose that spare tire for good. Learn more at www.planosnutrition.com.

Ever feel brain dead and incapable of stringing two thoughts together? Recovering from that is such a relief. Last week I was toast (I hate being sick, even with a head cold), but this week I feel like myself again, and I’m fired up about not only sharing what I’ve learned from my journey, but inviting folks onto their own journeys to get better before burnout sets in. I lay out the foundations of health that we can use for recovery, but that’s only the half of it … there’s a lot more that we need, in order to get the right things to stick in our everyday lives.

The driveway ... and my work. Ever have one of those days? When you just don’t have the motivation to do your big project, your most important work. I do. But my friend recently taught me about “leveraging procrastination.” So while blowing off my work, I blew the leaves off of the driveway and still managed to get some (other) work done. And I remembered one of life’s great lessons: you can always begin again, and the only way to fail is to stop trying. If you’re struggling with motivation, take a few minutes [procrastinate!] to listen to this message and rebuild your attitude around motivation.

What makes a C-Suite Executive healthy and successful, day to day and in the long term? Barbara Palmer, CEO/Owner of BP Life Coaching Services, LLC, located in the Houston, Texas area is a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist, Certified MAP (Make Anything Possible) Practitioner, and Executive Coach. She has education and practical experience regarding the neuroscience, psychology, and spiritual factors related to human thinking, feelings, behavior, and habits. Ramsey and Barbara discuss the challenges to personal health that leaders face, the importance of understanding oneself, and the benefits to both the individual leaders and their organizations when they show up authentically. Barbara explains the MAP method, where she addresses and connects with a client’s superconscious in order to get a more complete view and understanding of what’s happening in their mind, body and spirit. This is a great episode for leaders, aspiring leaders, and those who would like to better understand what makes a leader healthy. To learn more, visit www.bplifecoachingservices.com.

Can you handle the truth? The truth is that when we take care of everything and everyone else besides ourselves, eventually it will take its toll on us! I’m looking for a few men to be the first to take the 12-Week Better Before Burnout Journey, my new and upcoming program for hard-working men that are fighting the good fight, striving for success in their professional and family lives, but starting to realize that years (decades?) of deferred maintenance on their bodies is beginning to catch up with them. The first three men that answer this call will get access to the program at a small fraction of its base price, and I will count on them to give honest feedback and input. Could that be you or someone you care about? If so, give it a listen, learn more at https://whatsworthwhile.net/offer-to-first-three, and send me a note.

How can you calm yourself down and move towards the version of yourself that you want and imagine for the future? Sarah Avilla is an energy coach and teaches the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to her clients. EFT Tapping is a way to acknowledge your stressed-out feelings and physically calm yourself by using your fingers to tap on the same energy meridian endpoints used in acupressure and acupuncture. Sarah leads a demonstration during the discussion (watch video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9edsJVLCvag), and she and Ramsey talk about nervous system regulation, releasing emotional blocks, and the value of imagining how we want to be. In fact, Sarah is recruiting for her new program, The Future You Challenge, where participants will imagine the future versions of themselves that they want and take “messy” actions to bring that version of themselves into being. This is a fun one and powerful one to take in. To learn more and join The Future You Challenge, visit www.sarahavilla.com/store/p/future-you-challenge.

What if you could consciously signal safety and intention through your body to your mind? You can, through Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) “tapping.” This process is based on the energetic meridians of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture and acupressure, but is noninvasive and applied on oneself. My guest this week is an EFT Tapping practitioner, and she leads a demonstration during our episode, but in this solo message, I give a deeper explanation of what the technique is, how it works, and my first impressions as I learn about it. I find EFT Tapping to be a fascinating, empowering modality, as it is a means for us to consciously take physical action to signal to our bodies and our deeper emotions that we are okay, we are safe, and we have intentions of moving forward. Learn about this nervous system regulation tactic in today’s message and the discussion coming up later in the week.

How can we get to the root causes of so many digestive, nervous system, and hormonal dysfunctions? Megan Abbott and her company Trifecta Collective use nutritional analysis, blood chemistry testing, and energy healing techniques to find and address what’s going on with their clients. Megan dealt with a whole suite of challenges in her own life, including chronic back and hip pain/sciatica, heartburn, parasites, heavy metal toxicity, anxiety, depression, nervous system dysregulation, and chronic viral infections. Through extensive training and personal discovery, she overcame these issues and now helps others do so as well. Ramsey and Megan discussed strategies to regulate the nervous system, an expanded definition of stress, and the value of removing energetic, emotional blocks. Learn more at www.trifectacollective.net.

What happens when all the little stuff piles up? We do our best, we have big things that need doing, there’s never time to do everything or to do every little thing right. We have little bad habits and coping mechanisms and shortcuts that get us through. But what happens when the years of accumulated little things catch up with you all at once? For my guest this week, it was a car accident that triggered a cascade of lurking health problems. For me, it was neglecting my blood pressure for years until my doctor laid it out for me. How about you? Is something sneaking up on you? Maybe it’s time to take a good look around and deal with it head on before it gets out of hand.

How do we take in what we need and avoid what we don’t? Becky J. Webb is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified life coach, and faith-based wellness coach focused on helping clients to balance their hormones, energy and vitality through boosting their foundations of health. Becky and Ramsey discuss whole food as the primary source of nutrition, high-quality supplements as a secondary source, and the use of essential oils to acquire even more helpful substances (as opposed to whatever it is in those wonderful-smelling fabric softeners these days). Becky also opens up about her background, her decisions around vaccination, and experiences with illnesses. This is an honest and open conversation, and a great resource for those who wish to nourish and balance not only their bodies, but also their minds and spirits. Learn more at www.instagram.com/beckyjwebb.

Do we truly know if vaccines are safe and effective, and what kind of study would tell us definitively? I’ve successfully dodged talking about vaccines until this week, when my guest brought up the topic, and I saw in my newsfeed a post for the new film “An Inconvenient Study” by Del Bigtree and The HighWire, of VAXXED infamy. The film is now available to watch for free online, and it centers around the hidden camera gotcha moment where Dr. Marcus Zervos admits that he won’t publish a study because he believes it would ruin him professionally, not because the study is flawed, but because the results don’t line up with the accepted narrative. In fact, the results of the unpublished study are quite alarming. Vaccines are not my fight, and I don’t want to fight. But I do think that it is crucial that we all learn as much as we can, and talk about what we learn, no matter how inconvenient. Learn more and watch the film online at https://www.aninconvenientstudy.com.

How can we find what will work best for us? Alatian Health founder Jeanette De Caro went from a stressed-out semiconductor professional to a healthy and well-balanced Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner by walking a path of discovery, attempts, testing and ultimately finding solutions. Now Jeanette works with clients through lab testing, fine-tuning nutrition, and recommending lifestyle strategies. Ramsey and Jeanette trade notes on how best to respond to stress, their own experiences changing gears mid-career, and their go-to strategies to feel better. Jeanette also shares the pros and cons of intermittent fasting, especially for females and especially for athletes. Learn more about Alatian Health at www.alatianhealth.com.

What is the DUTCH Test and what does it uniquely tell us about hormones? I didn’t know either, so I looked it up. The Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones (DUTCH) Test tracks hormones throughout a full day, giving a more complete picture than other tests. This is one of many functional tests that inspire us to collect samples of just about every fluid and product that the body offers, package them up and send them off to the labs. I’m just learning about all the various tests and how they find issues before they become huge problems, like going through the house and finding an electrical issue before a short circuit causes a full-blown fire. Learn along with me the benefits of perusing our pee and poo!

We can’t bottle the body’s own power to clean the brain, assemble memories, process traumas, heal and grow tissues, sharpen skills, rejuvenate skin and so many other things, which take place during high-quality sleep. Dr. Leah Kaylor is a licensed clinical and prescribing psychologist who became the FBI’s in-house sleep expert. She has just released the book “If Sleep Were a Drug,” available on Amazon, that not only drives home the critical need for enough high-quality sleep, but also actionable and practical strategies to get it. Dr. Leah speaks directly to first responders and other high achievers who rely upon peak performance to save lives, but her wit and upbeat attitude will appeal to anyone who seeks on a daily basis to get their jobs done. This episode is fast-paced and engaging, gives much guidance on how to fall asleep and stay asleep, but is itself anything but sleepy. Learn more and find the book at www.drleahkaylor.com.

Are you or someone you care about stressed out, anxious, exhausted, and maybe even headed towards BURNOUT? Get the new eBook free for 3 days only on Amazon (Sep 30th - Oct 2nd, 2025) - “Stress Response: Manage your Response to Stress, in order to Reduce Anxiety, Avoid Burnout, and Find Calm and Steady Focus.” The eBook is free in order to drive as many downloads and honest reviews and ratings on Amazon as possible, so that more people will be able to find it and benefit from it. Stress Response features insights from the health and wellness expert guests on the What’s Worthwhile Podcast. I give a mix of practical in-the-moment strategies and foundational nutrition, movement, and sleep advice in a straightforward How-To format. It’s a stressful world we live in today, but we don’t face physical challenges like sabertooth tigers anymore. We need a new type of Stress Response, and this book lays it out. Download your eBook at Amazon today, and pay it forward by going back and leaving an honest review and rating! https://www.amazon.com/Stress-Response-Manage-Anxiety-Burnout-ebook/dp/B0FRVMZTPC

How can the foods we eat cause, worsen, improve or correct chronic diseases and conditions? Functional medicine practitioner Dr. Kevin Smith has been in practice since 2001, and in that time, he has seen thousands of people regain their function, restore their health, overcome imbalances, preserve their independence, and decrease their reliance on medications. Dr. Smith is quick to point out that Western allopathic medicine excels at correcting acute and emergency issues. But in his practice, he uses expanded testing to determine what each individual likely needs to subtract or add from their eating to address the root cause of problems, and improve ongoing health. Ramsey and Dr. Smith discussed many chronic issues including thyroid dysfunction, gut problems, and autoimmune disorders. This is a great episode to help you understand how food acts as medicine, for better or for worse. Learn more at metabolicsolutions.net.

When is the right time to boldly blaze ahead? It’s easy to hold back, go along to get along, stay with the crowd, let someone else take the risk of innovating. But how do you know when the time is right to begin, to push ahead, to try? Whether we’re talking about having difficult conversations, improving your health and wellness, or launching a new endeavor (like a podcast, a new raft of services as an NTP, and a book!), I contend that when we have the knowledge, the experience, the desire and the conviction, we know it, and we should go for it, try it, fix things as they break, and try again. Nothing is ever perfect, and we never have complete information. We should not let that hold us back.

How can we best take care of our brains, the amazing and useful biological structures that do so much for us? Dr. Ryan Williamson is a board certified neurologist, founder of the online community Transcend Health, and author of the new book: The Incredible Brain. Dr. Williamson offers an Acronym BRAIN which stands for Breathe, Rest, Active, Intake and Nurture, representing five pivotal actions we can all take on a regular basis to improve neurological and overall health. Ramsey and Dr. Williamson go through all five, and also talk about how loss has been a significant driver in Ryan’s life, why he put his energy into writing a book and building an online community, and why so many people today struggle with managing their response to stress. Dr. Williamson has a talent for explaining things directly and simply, and this is an informative and highly practical episode for anyone who wants to keep their thinker in prime shape for years and decades to come. Learn more at www.transcendhealthgroup.com.

What’s worthwhile to focus on today? This is the 100th time that I’ve recorded and posted a message, and I’ve covered energy, political reform, building bridges between people, health & fitness, and Christian spirituality. Although my recent efforts focus upon nutrition, holistic health and “Building Mind, Body and Spirit Wellness,” I feel the need to address recent events. One of the most prolific speakers of our time had his voice removed by an assassin’s bullet. I believe strongly that as a society, we need to engage in difficult conversations with those who think differently than ourselves, and violence is not an acceptable alternative. Speaking up and speaking out are risky and dangerous, but an essential right, and we should pair our speech with listening, empathy and analysis. Naturally, our speech will sometimes offend, because there is much happening in the world today that is offensive. This is a difficult message … but it is a crucial one, and a message I want you to hear.

Can you feel what your body is trying to tell you? Angel Howard can! After an early corporate career and a shocking end to her marriage, Angel Howard began a quest to figure out what had gone wrong. A lifelong dancer and dynamic person, she learned through several fields of study how our bodies experience and store difficult and traumatic experiences. Today Angel works one-on-one and in group retreats with people to understand what their bodies need and how to move them out of pain and discomfort. She’s the author of “Issues in your Tissues” and is working on a second book (about communication). Ramsey and Angel discussed how movement releases trauma, how Angel senses what’s going on in people’s bodies, and even a full overview of the 7 major chakra energy centers, with Angel’s overlay of emotional elements. This is a fascinating and moving conversation for anyone who does not feel free in their own body. Learn more at www.angelhoward.co.

While chasing your goals, do you feel at your best or do you feel kind of lousy? In order to work hard and succeed, you don’t need to feel stressed, exhausted, hangry, depleted, and starved all the time! I just officially finished my Nutritional Therapy Practitioner certification. As an NTP, I work with clients in 5 main areas: stress response management, sleep quality and quantity, blood sugar regulation, effective digestion, and nutrient-dense whole food in order to help them feel more calm, rested, steady, energetic, and well-fed so that they can better accomplish all of their professional and family goals. Sound nice? Let’s talk about it. Learn more at www.whatsworthwhile.net.

Do we need to feel past trauma to heal, or can we focus on positive signals instead to enable improvement? Longtime therapist and founder of Organic Intelligence, Steven Hoskinson contends that a safer and gentler way to help our brains heal from past trauma is to look for and focus upon positive signals perceived in the environment as the basis for moving forward. Steve and Ramsey discuss several critical concepts including Orientation (a type of Mindfulness), the brain’s Prediction (setting off processes based on expectations) and Somatic Therapy (based on physical sensations). This episode is a great explainer of a different approach to healing Mind, Body and Spirit. Learn more at www.organicintelligence.org.