A podcast revolving around health, art and lifestyle practices that make life better.
Cory Nyenhuis is a Licensed Acupuncturist out of Omaha, Nebraska. He stresses traditional movement arts based out of Asia, as well as exploring Functional Medicine for optimizing one's health.
In this episode we talk about meditation, how to engage it, breathing and having awareness/mindfulness be apart of your emotional development and tool kit during these chaotic times.
In this episode, I interview Josh Brill, a lifelong musician who teaches music as an access point and learning tool for meditation and mindfulness
We discuss COVID-19 and its effects on mental health, how to navigate quarantine and why mental health is equally as important as physical health.
Here, I discuss three primary pillars to boost one's mental health during quarantine.
I discuss lifestyle strategies and immune support for Covid-19.
My summary of the Ayahuasca ceremony I partook in back in late 2017 to remedy the trauma of my daughter being hospitalized.
In this episode I talk about the two primary fats I suggest to my clients and the health reasons behind them, including hormone production, inflammation response and brain function.
In this episode, I discuss the importance of moving from your lower abdomen and how that relates to athletic movement and health.
Here I discuss the often obscure and misunderstood branch of Chinese Medicine known as Face Reading. I relate the ideas in laymen terms and explain the benefits of receiving a session and understanding its underlying principles. Face Reading isn't fortune telling, but rather a pragmatic system of recognizing facial patterns over thousands of years that often allude to personality traits, aptitudes and one's personal health.
Here I discuss what I experienced in my most recent 96 hour fast.
Here, I discuss ego death in the context of psychedelic use and the benefits and pitfalls that come from this pursuit.
Here, we talk about art, design, futurism and the role art plays in health and culture.
In this episode I examine an idea found in Chinese Medicine that stipulates if men conserve their sexual fluid, it in turn, increases physical vitality.
Here I discuss conceptualizing psychedelics and plant medicines as personalities to engage and interact with. By doing so, we have a better framework to dialogue with psychedelics and it instill reverence and the 'give and take' found in psychedelic experiences.
The position of our tongue and teeth in our mouth can change the shape of our face, increase health/facial function and make us better looking. I examine this idea through the Western and Eastern medicine lens. Enjoy.
I speak with David Wei about Wudang Kung Fu and Life Nourishment through the context of Asian culture and practices.
LIFESTYLE MEDICINE #40
In this episode, I discuss with Dr. Ananya Harvey the in's and outs of sex, tantra, orgasm without ejaculation and the role these things play in our health and vitality.
Christine Tran is a certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), Yoga Teacher (RYT 500), Yoga Teacher Trainer (E-RYT 200), and Reiki Master. In this episode, we talk about yoga as therapy, how and why to navigate self care and our relationship to community.
Here, Luke Machado talks about education and technology. Moreover, we discuss the technological ramifications and how it effects children.
Here, Kai Van Bodhi interviews me on my own show about martial arts, feng shui and face reading. Enjoy.
David Beaudry is a trainer and coach for integrating movement mastery and spiritual evolution. With a degree in psychology, a masters in Medical Qigong and 12 years as an NSCA – Certified Personal Trainer he teaches healers, coaches and world class athletes how to harness the power of their body and soul for healing trauma and awakening their unique gifts. Here, we talk about Spiritual Warriorship and Medical Qigong, a health practice that involves the treatment of others.
Here I talk with Kelly Lake about Daoism, Mysticism and Martial Arts their relationships to lifestyle and living.
Here I talk with Alexander Kugler about men's work, shamanism in modern times and why prayer technology matters more now than ever.
A discussion around body awareness, processing trauma and how our physical bodies and movement relate to this process.
A discourse on Tai Chi, its benefits, why Westerners should be training it, how it's changed us and our students. We also discuss the artistic approach that is needed to engage living medicine traditions like Chinese Medicine.
Thomas Dale is a Quantum Nutritionist, tonic herbalist, qigong practitioner, as well as an educator. In this episode, we talk about tonic herbs, adaptogens, qigong and how incorporating these practices improve your life.
Michelle Lin spent 5 years living full time on a mountain training traditional Chinese Gong Fu. Here we talk about her insights and experience of being the only woman at the time involved in the program.
This episode revolves around the therapeutic aspects of cacao (chocolate), cannabis and CBD extracts where Lulu Bonner discusses her new line that blends these two substances together.
In this episode, we talk about permaculture, food forests, growing your own food and the larger and healthier rhythms you are plugged into my having a hand in growing your own food.
In this episode, I talk with Lillian Pearl Bridges, the owner of The Lotus Institute in Seattle, WA. We discuss Face Reading, its relationship to Feng Shui and how these two branches of Chinese Medicine blend seamlessly together to support us in understanding our place in life. Enjoy.
Corinne Welder is a Chinese Medicine practitioner and in this episode we talk about Jing, a foundational concept that involves our sexual vitality, constitutional strength and relates to fertility, our lifespan and longevity.
In this episode, I talk with Thomas Fairman about his platform, Charge (CHRG) Lifestyle Training and the pitfalls of working professionals that compromise their minds, energy and performance.
Katherine bird discusses shamanism and healing in modern times and her new dynamic course that supports empaths.
Tim Cartmell is a professional martial arts instructor and holds a third degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and various titles in full contact competitions. His background in Chinese Martial Arts and BJJ is what separates Tim from most practitioners. Here we talk about what works and what’s common to all martial arts.
Chad Heredeen is an endurance marathon runner who began training in his late thirties after being confronted with faltering health. He's now 50 and in the best shape of his life. Here we talk about his process and mindset in regards to training.
Here I speak with Tristan Montoya, who is a transformational artist, Integrative coach and spiritual teacher. We discuss these themes as well as therapeutic psychedelic dynamics.
Here I speak with Moleek Busby, a life long conservationist, environmental advocate and ex-bouncer out of Oakland, CA. We talk shop on the bouncing mindset, environmental dynamics and the role arts play in our lives.
Here, I speak with Dr. LeTa Jussila about her therapeutic application and usage of CBD and Cannabis related substances with her patients and clients. She has a depth, knowledge and understanding of this topic in relation to the unfolding terrain of health and preventive medicine.
Here I talk with Paul Robison, a Licensed Acupuncturist in Washington, DC. In this episode, we discuss his survival from cancer and the larger themes he's learned to integrate to facilitate a healthy and happy life.
In this episode, I talk with Kat Lee about redefining fertility, relationships and making our day-to-day activities more medicinal and relevant for our personal evolution and growth.
In this episode, I talk with Kai Van Bodhi and we discuss peak performance, health and why it matters for everybody. These tenets apply to everybody, regardless of our job standing, social interactions and daily living routines.
Iskah Benstock, who is a speaker, writer and facilitator of personal growth, development and transformation. She supports a wide range of clients ranging from entrepreneurs, artists and engineers to those struggling with loss, trauma and anxiety.
Britt Barrett is an Ayurvedic Health Consultant/Coach and studied under Master Ayurvedic Healer Acharya Shunya for 3 years, then founded Daily Ayurveda in 2012. Britt has helped multiple individuals heal chronic disease through practicing Ayurveda and now leads retreats and corporate wellness workshops all over the US.
This is a 30-min. highlight reel where I summarize 3 episodes for 10-minutes/piece. This is about 6.5 hours of content condensed into 30 minutes.
Here I talk with Caitlin Thompson, a neuroscientist and owner of Entheozen, about therapeutic application of psychedelics, the benefits of indigenous medicines and the unfolding terrain of research and science in these areas.
In this episode, I interview Michael Diamond DC, who is the creator of Igknight the King. His programs and coaching help men embody healthy masculinity and brings men’s initiation and traditions into a modern context. In this episode, we talk about the evolving terrain of men’s work and how men can better themselves in daily living.
In this episode, I talk with boxer, Fabian Melendez, owner of Melendez Boxing. We talk about health, fighting arts and the mindset it yields and how it can help the American mind better navigate life.
Here I talk with Larissa Conte facilitates Grief Rituals at the corporate level. These rituals create a space in American culture for people to process their grief and allow for greater personal and business expression. Her work revolves personal growth, transformation and growth.
Traditional tea drinking carries health benefits and can be seen as an antidote to the overstimulation we receive from technology. Here I sit down with Taylor Drye and discuss tea and the process of drinking it in depth.