MAC Performance Podcast

On Today's episode, we are talking about fertility and the challenges people are facing with starting a family. When struggling with conception, it can become an expensive endeavor to handle. What if the starting place can be cheaper? Not necessarily easier, but it can be cheaper when trying to understand why fertility is alluding to you, yet everything appears “normal”. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastMonica Cox is a top Holistic Functional Fertility Coach and Infertility Warrior. Using the combination of her qualifications as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner &Psych-K Facilitator, she supports women in finding the root cause of their fertility issues to become the conscious mama they were born to be!She dealt with years of unexplained infertility, failed IVF's & survived several miscarriages before becoming an IVF mom & getting pregnant naturally, even though the doctors said there was nothing she could do to improve her situation.Monica's Links IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingfertility/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingfertilityFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindingFertilityYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCARY6ftLoWk5-N9FHVYtzHwLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-cox-64ba0993/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-fertility/id1467058429Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232contact the podcast at macperformance.clinic@gmail.com

Have you ever wondered why people get so uptight about what we eat? Have you ever wondered why what we eat affects us? Today we delve into minerals and their effects on our hormones and what they do to our bodies. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastAnnette Presley, aka the Hormone Handler, is a registered dietitian and certified functional nutritionist with over 30 years of experience and creator of the Revived Woman Protocol. She is passionate about helping women get to the root of their health issues so they can be the high-performing rockstar at work, the fun, energetic mom for their kids, and the passionate wife in the bedroom.Annette'sLinkshttps://www.instagram.com/hormonehandler /https://www.facebook.com/hormonehandler Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232Contact the podcast at macperformance.clinic@gmail.com

Any time post birth, you are postpartum. In society today on social media, there are many unrealistic expectations for how you should look, act and feel. Today we unpack the expectations and how to get resources to manage reality. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastArielle Martone is a physical therapist, yoga teacher, and postnatal coach turned mama coach after overcoming postpartum depression and pelvic pain. She helps new moms heal postpartum, so they can reconnect minds/bodies/souls in order to reclaim their identity, feel amazing in their bodies and be confident in who they are. Arielle Links www.findyourwaymama.comwww.instagram.com/ariellemartone/Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232contact the podcast at macperformance.clinic@gmail.com

Meditation is becoming more mainstream and an important component of healthy, mental life. Mindfulness is the practice of purposely bringing one's attention to the present-moment experience without evaluation, a skill one develops through meditation or other training. The merging of the two is how we can live in the moment and better manage our responses to life.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastAnnya Stoddar thas a BSC Hons Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist, British Wheel of Yoga Teacher, Meditation Teacher, numerous fitness training qualifications and a post- 16 Teaching Certificate (PCET)She has used Mindfulness Meditation to support her mental health throughout her journey in setting up and running her acupuncture business and personal life. She set up her own acupuncture clinic 14ish years ago, specializing in Pain Relief. Alongside acupuncture, she offers lifestyle, exercise, and mindfulness advice so that her patients can recover quickly and look after themselves better when they've been discharged.She created the online Wisdom-Mind Meditation Programme. Six months of simple steps by step training were she offers full support so that you can re-wire your mind. Goals are to become quicker to laugh, slower to anger, become anxious, and reduce sadness, bitterness and isolation. The will allow for Connections to form with yourself as you developed and a more wholesome relationship, which will allow you to better connect to and support those you love.A free meditation download is available called the Nine Breaths linked below: https://wisdom-mind.co.uk/nine-breaths-guided-video-meditation/Annya's linkswww.findyourwaymama.comwww.instagram.com/ariellemartone/Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232contact the podcast at macperformance.clinic@gmail.com

With Social Media blowing up with information on neurodivergence, specifically ADHD it's time to talk about it. This past year, Dr Mac was diagnosed with ADHD and which is not uncommon for woman and nonbinary individuals. Let's discuss how adult function with ADHD since its not just a condition in children. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastJamie Cutino is a Master of Occupational Therapy / Founder of Outsmart ADHD / Co-founder of Be Unemployable / ADHD Coach / ADHD Advocate.Jamie did not allow the constraints of growing up in poverty, her father's addictions, or her mother's death to define the limits of her success. As the founder of Outsmart ADHD, she coaches women with ADHD to overcome obstacles in their daily lives, often stemming from childhood trauma and having a misunderstood brain. She believes that ADHDers are the most creative and capable humans on the planet, and with the right guidance and support, their lives can reflect it. She is also the Co-founder of Be Unemployable, a podcast and educational brand for neurodivergent business owners.Jamie's LinksFB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1094275877830692Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/R7SB96p41vbDr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232contact the podcast at macperformance.clinic@gmail.com

After the sudden cardiac arrest on Monday Night Football, there were many questions on how did that happen. Today Dr Mac brings the reality of her sideline experience to the podcast to talk about Cardiac arrest and how we can keep sports safe. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastDr. Melissa MacDonald is a sports chiropractor and EMT that has seven years of sideline experience across many different age groups and levels of play. Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232contact the podcast at macperformance.clinic@gmail.com

Welcome back to Season 3 of the MAC Performance podcast bringing health and wellness to the active adult wanting to whiplash themselves into health. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastDr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232contact the podcast at macperformance.clinic@gmail.com

Have you ever gotten too busy? Have you gotten injured? Have you stopped putting your health first? Take a step back to basics. Today's episode is about what the basics of health are - is it the need for exercise? is it a need to update the diet? Do you need to sleep more? Tune in to find out how. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastEstelle is a Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Behavior Change Specialist, and Transformation Life Coach in training. She helps beginner exercisers and those struggling to develop a consistent exercise routine identify what is holding them back on a deeper level and become more intentional with their workouts and the habits they create to support their desired lifestyle. The work she does with her clients takes a very mindset based approach because the transformation that so many people desire to be displayed on the outside all starts as an inside job. Estelle has personally struggled with off and on exercising, exercising simply because of guilt and obligation, and a desire to change her body. She has transformed from the inside out into role model and guide for so many individuals that are in the same place she was in not terribly long ago.Estelle's LinksInstagram: estellecfitnesshttps://linktr.ee/estellecfitness Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232contact the podcast at macperformance.clinic@gmail.com

Grief is a feeling of deep sorrow, mainly caused by the death of a loved one, but can be caused by the loss of a job, income, housing, opportunity, or relationship. This grief can negatively affect your health and lead to long-standing health concerns. Addressing your grief is important to healing yourself, so tune in to find out how. ​​Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastVictoria is a self-published author, Adv. Cert. Grief Recovery Specialist®, Creator & Podcast Host of Grieving Voices, Usui and Karuna Reiki Master, YouMap® Cert. Coach and End-of-Life Doula. She aims to use her strengths and skills through various offerings to help those whose lives have been upended by grief and loss go from surviving to thriving.Victoria's Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/theunleashedheart/https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-volk-a83447187/https://www.facebook.com/victoriatheunleashedheart/https://www.theunleashedheart.com/ Dr. Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232contact the podcast at macperformance.clinic@gmail.com

Metabolism is the body's ability to convert food to energy. Food is fuel for our life and this episode is all about how to move from tired and overwhelmed to energetic and productive again.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcast"Pamela Barton is a registered holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach and the founder of the Metabolic Energy Reboot ™ system, a coaching program for abundant and sustainable energy levels and productivity. Pamela's program guides clients through their transformative journey from tired and exhausted to vibrant and productive.Her articles have been featured in Authority Magazine,Thrive global, She finds and others. She has been a guest on numerous health podcasts to speak about energy metabolism, thyroid and hormones.Pamela has given talks on health and well being in government organizations in Canada and regularly speaks to her Holistic Energy Alignment (H.E.Al) community."Pamela's Links Website: https://butterflyholisticnutrition.ca Facebook: @H.E.Al-from tired to energetic https://www.facebook.com/groups/healfromtiredtoenergeticLinkedIn: Pamela Barton https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-barton-04183217/Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232contact the podcast at macperformance.clinic@gmail.comResearch Minute Info: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/food-allergy-intolerance-or-sensitivity-whats-the-difference-and-why-does-it-matter-2020013018736

May 8th is the start of National Prevention Week (NPW) which is a national public education platform bringing together communities and organizations to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health. This we focus on adolescent addiction and helping loved ones help the child out of addiction.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcast Richard Capriola has been a mental health and substance use counselor for over two decades. He recently retired from Menninger Clinic in Houston Texas where for over a decade he treated both teens and adults. He is the author of The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance AbuseRichard's Linkshttps://helptheaddictedchild.com/Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232contact the podcast at macperformance.clinic@gmail.com

Society dictates that we look a certain way to be healthy, active, and desirable. This has created a relationship with food where it can be seen as punishment and cause long-term health effects and harm. Reduced Energy Deficiency in Sport is a component of this unhealthy relationship of restrictive eating, overtraining, or both. This week we drive into what to do to overcome and be the best you.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastDr Kirstin Lauritzen is a personal Functional Medicine practitioner for high performers and elite athletes. She earned her doctorate in Chiropractic and continued with her passion to get a Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Now she helps high performers and athletes achieve their peak performance by integrating health and fitness together. She is the founder and owner of her own practice Northwest Functional Medicine and founder of Drkirstin.com.Dr Kirstin's LinksPodcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/1q2Lc0XfYMVcrtjTdu40gf?si=6fb9102a470a4f4bEmail: drk@nwfunctionalmedicine.comWebsites: drkirstin.com and nwfunctionalmedicine.com@drkirstin (IG, FB)@drkirstindcms (twitter) Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232contact the podcast at macperformance.clinic@gmail.com

Food is an integral part of our life, but the media and large-scale companies have made us questions everything we put in our mouth. This has caused food to be labeled as "bad" and other food as "good," but what does it all mean? This week we dive into food and talk about sugar and what we need to know to keep ourselves healthy. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcast"Melissa Rohlfs is a certified holistic health and life coach helping busy women break free from sugar without deprivation so they can be happy, healthy and love their life. She is committed to empowering women to break free from dieting, emotional eating and self-image issues so they can ditch the diet mentality, and feel empowered in their own skin.After her own tumultuous history with food {withholding and then later in life, bingeing}, she learned how to deal with the core issues around her broken relationship with food. As a result, she felt called to go to school and learn to teach other women how to do the same. She graduated from the Health Coach Institute as a Holistic Health and Life Coach in 2018 and is the proud owner of Free 2 B Coaching. She is a proud Boilermaker alumna living in Arizona with her husband, Chad and two kiddos."Melissa's Links facebook.com/melissarohlfscoachhttps://www.instagram.com/free2b_coaching/Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232email the podcast at macperformance.clinic@gmail.com

Shame comes up in many places that we never realized influence us. Shame controls you and makes you avoid activities or say no when you should say yes. This week is about conquering our shame and moving past it. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastKyira Wackett is a licensed mental health therapist, facilitator and creator. She lives in Portland, OR with her husband, Jordan and her daughter, Everly. She runs two companies — Adversity Rising and Kinda Kreative — while also seeing patients in a private therapy practice treating eating disorders, anxiety disorders and trauma.She has been speaking on topics related to mental health and well-being for over 10 years and focuses on balancing insight and action to create meaningful and sustainable change. Her specialities lie in communication, boundary setting, distress tolerance, forgiveness (self and others) and cognitive reframe and empowerment. She believes that all of us have the capacity to author our own stories and relinquish the holds of shame, fear and anxiety if we can learn to do the hard work, sit in the discomfort to face our true selves, and trust the process.Kyira's LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyira-wackett-86004279/Dr. Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Why do we sleep? Nearly every living creature on the planet sleeps in some way, but why. Scientists have pondered this question for thousands of years, and an official scientific certainty has yet to be reached. That point, however, is moot. The fact is we need to sleep. Lack of sleep for prolonged periods can lead to numerous health issues, even death. And even though it is one of the most essential things we do, it is not so simple for many people. Join us in this episode as we explore issues related to difficulty sleeping and some ways to help combat that pesky villain, insomnia.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcast"Lana Walsh is a Sleep Coach who helps people overcome insomnia so that they wake up feeling rested and refreshed and ready to take on the day. Lana found out she had restless leg syndrome (RLS) as a teenager but did not get treatment for over a decade. This led to developing insomnia. For 30 years, she struggled to find the answer, trying “literally everything” without relief. When she was introduced to emotional freedom techniques (EFT, AKA tapping), she started on the path to recovery. Tapping helped to reduce Lana's stress and anxiety which allowed her to sleep better and get off prescription sleeping pills. Determined to continue this path, she began researching sleep where she finally found the answer to fixing her insomnia. She is passionate about sharing the secrets to overcoming insomnia and helping people get the same results that have transformed her life. She is a registered CBT-i coach and Conscious EFT Level 1-2 practitioner."Lana's Links FB: https://www.facebook.com/LanaWalshCoachingLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanamwalsh/IG : https://www.instagram.com/lana_walsh_coaching/Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Society has created a world where visual ascetics are seen as healthy, beautiful, wanted - this can create body war with ourselves. This has spiraled diet, gym, and the fashion industry into keeping us down and hating our bodies. This we discuss how to break this cycle and live in body peace. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcast"Nina Manolson M.A. NBC-HWC is a Body-Peace® coach. She helps women end the war with food and body and finally feel truly at home in their body – as it is. She brings her 30 years of experience as a therapist, Body-Trust ® Guide, and Psychology of Eating Teacher to help women create a positive relationship with their food and body.Nina's work and body poems – are all in service of helping women get off the diet roller-coaster and into a compassionate and powerful way of eating & living which creates deep, long-lasting change in and with their bodies. Nina's LinksNinaManolson.comhttps://www.facebook.com/NinaManolsonBodyPeacehttps://www.instagram.com/ninamanolson/https://www.youtube.com/user/ninamanolson"Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

This week we continue the mindset of healthcare anywhere in celebration of national athletic trainer month. Dr. Beth Antoine has been an ATC for 15 years and has insight into the sideline mindset. So join us this week as Dr. Beth breaks down the ends and outs of ATC in schools and sidelines. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastDr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Whether it be sick or illness the question always asked is how long? When can I get back to ______ ? We want an easy answer and a straight line, but it is hardly ever the case. Five people with the same diagnosis can all have different experiences of healing. Today we talk about how recovery is far from a straight line. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastDr. Carly Hudson, D.C. attended University of the Western States and is a successful chiropractor who has been in practice for over six years. With additional certifications in massage, yoga, and exercise therapy, she helps hundreds of patients recover from injuries, illness, and chronic pain. Dr. Carly speaks of important philosophical shifts in self care, including what it takes to move from a focus on disease management to true health care and the practical things we can do for ourselves instead of the constant search for the silver bullet.As an infant, Dr. Carly suffered a life-threatening illness. She was left with “invisible handicaps” including balance disorders, muscle spasticity, and hearing loss. She had to begin again to learn how her body worked and so began her path of life-long learning and healing. With the gift of this injury, Dr. Carly has spent her life exploring how deliberate self care impacts our mind, body, and spirit.Listeners can sign up for Dr. Carly's e-newsletter at healinggroundmovement.com and receive a free Guide to Rest, Recovery and Rejuvenation. Hear her podcast, Healing Ground Movement, at healinggroundmovement.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with Healing Ground Movement on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. And get exclusive content like "Movement Moments" on the Healing Ground Movement YouTube channel.Dr Carly's LinksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hgmovementpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healinggroundmovement/ Podcast: https://www.healinggroundmovement.com/podcast Blog: https://www.healinggroundmovement.com/blog E-newsletter sign up: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/CRFQH2A/hgmemailsignupYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdylKBZv0zYsOvGSBlCqBzwPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/healinggroundmovementDr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

March is Athletic Trainer Awareness Month, and their slogan this year is providing health everywhere. ATCs are the backbone of sports that keep adults and youth safe. They are rarely thanked for the hard work they put in and often aren't anyone's "friend" on the team because they have to keep one goal in mind, safety.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastDr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Fasting...Intermittent fasting....What is it? Can it be done safely and is it healthy? That is today's episode where we dive into the world of fasting and its potential health benefits for certain people. Should everyone fast? NO, but if your medical provider clears you it could be a healthy way to change the way you eat that is sustainable.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastBen Tanner has been working as a PA (or PA-C, similar to a doctor) since 2014, mainly in the ER. He now shares tips and strategies via his blog and podcast to help people improve their health, with a primary focus on through fasting and better nutrition.Ben's Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/fasting_wellhttps://www.facebook.com/FastingWellhttps://twitter.com/FastingWellDr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Have you ever fainted? Did you find out what caused you to faint? What would you do if it was your heart stoping? This week's guest essentially died every time he passed out. He has an undiagnosed heart condition caused by an unhealthy lifestyle and too much stress. Listen to how he battled from the brink to a healthier place using medications and diet to better himself. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcast"Fred Rutman, BA, CACE, MBA, is a Certified Marketing Specialist, Intermittent Faster and Coach, and Death and Brain Trauma Survivor. He is currently writing the medical trauma memoir ""The Summer I Died Twenty Times."He is currently living in Toronto. He was a marketing person and college prof (MBA, Marketing and Finance) for several years until the summer of 2009 came crashing down on him and forced him onto permanent medical leave. Something was causing him to, what they thought was, pass out randomly, but it was worse than that - It turns out his heart was stopping. He was clinically dead dozens of times. After sustaining multiple concussions, they eventually put in a pacemaker, which was great until the infallible pacemaker failed in 2013. And 2018, with more complications in 2019 and 2020. In 2018, he learned about intermittent fasting, and his life hasn't been the same since. He attributes the large majority of his recovery to the healing powers of IF. He was able to reverse his T2 diabetes and some of its related issues and is no longer asthmatic, and his sleep apnea went away. Yes, there is still some perpetual anxiety, PTSD, and Post Concussion Syndrome, but it gets better every day. Fred's Linkswww.instagram.com/repeatedlydf/Dr. Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Research on disease and conditions over the years has been done on one population and then extrapolated out. What does this mean? Until the 90s only cismen were allowed to be researched. This has led to gaps in knowledge and missing information concerning heart health in women, transgender, and non-binary individuals. This is dangerous and can lead to significant harm so tune in to hear the difference. This may save a loved one or your own life. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcast"Karen Sammer is a breast cancer survivor and a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) heart attack survivor. In 2010, after dealing with breast cancer and the effects of chemo and radiation, she decided to take control of her health. In the process of making significant lifestyle changes and losing 135 pounds, she found her passion in learning about health and nutrition.In 2017, she experienced another major health event when she had a SCAD followed by a heart attack, which made her double down on her self care. She was trained at the Mayo Clinic to be a WomenHeart Champion Community Educator and goes wherever there is an audience to talk about heart disease in women, what to look for, what to do if you have it, and how to prevent it. Karen retired from her corporate job as Director, Tax Audits and now makes her living as a certified health and nutrition coach. She works with people who are living with or are at risk for developing chronic illness that can be managed through nutrition and lifestyle changes to prevent, reduce and sometimes even reverse such conditions.Karen is a Certified Health and Nutrition Coach. She also holds a certification in Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition.Karen's Links Website: www.yourpoweryourhealth.comEmail: karen@yourpoweryourhealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karensammer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karen.sammer/"Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

February Starts the American Heart Association Heart Health Month. This year the focus is on blood pressure and its effects on your health. Tune in for Dr Mac to explain the importance of health and being active is related to blood pressure. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastDr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Have you talked to your family and loved ones about the end? Have you been putting it off till later...much later? What if I told you that every adult should have something in place now. Let's sit down this week and demystify wills and trusts so that you can set yourself and your loves up for success. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastJen Kidwell is an attorney and seminary-trained pastor-type that specializes in creating wills and trusts for families. Estate planning can seem like an intimidating topic, and it often stirs up difficult questions and feelings. Jen works with families to engage their values and the formative stories that are most meaningful to them as part of the decision-making process. She is passionate about making information about values-based comprehensive estate planning widely available so that families will feel empowered to engage the process, and protect their families. I help families see the end result as a gift they offer their loved ones and a way to ensure that their love and legacy lives on in the world into future generations.Jen's Linkwww.marylandlegacylaw.com Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Photographs take a snapshot of time and they do not lie and they can be used to express emotions that do not have words. For a community of individuals with autism expressing emotion can be a challenge that photography can overcome. So let's listen to how our guest used photography to express the challenging emotions dieing to help a family deal with grief. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastShannon lives, loves, and plays in the Pacific Northwest (US) with her husband, young person, service dog, and three kitties. She is an autistic ADHDer with PDA (pathological demand avoidance), as is her young person. Shannon creates memorial art and documentary photography for families with aging pets through her business Slobbered Lens, and also teaches families how to use any camera to document their own lives and gain a sense of control and emotional awareness.Shannon's Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/slobberedlensDr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

You might not have experience with a chronic illness but you most likely have experienced burnout, stress, anxiety, and/or depression. Dr. Kevin Payne joins us this week to discuss his journey of living with a chronic illness and depression. This is an inspiring episode that can be used to help when you think you're alone or need a push to try something new. So go jump out and plan and listen to this episode. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastDr. Kevin Payne lived with a recurrent mystery illness for more than 30 years. It was only correctly diagnosed a65s multiple sclerosis in 2006. During that time, he spent a decade supporting a wife through advanced cancer. In 2019, despite his wonky legs and sketchy central nervous system, he decided to reclaim a lost childhood dream, face his fears of a body that increasingly doesn't want to cooperate, and become a serious skydiver. He's earned all the licenses and logged 600 jumps since. As a professional researcher, He's also devoted the last decade to original research on the question, “how can we experience a great life, even when we're ‘sick?'” Then he wrote a book, founded a company, and built a curriculum training those diagnosed, loved ones and caregivers, and medical professionals about the many, surprising consequences of life with a chronic illness that no one prepared us for.Dr Payne's Linkshttps://www.yourlifelivedwell.co(all social media links on the left)Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Within the past decades, a whole new form of post-surgical healing has emerged – Post Surgical Manual Lymphatic Drainage (PS-MLD). While there are many therapists trained to perform standard MLD for health and wellness purposes, they are not necessarily skilled in PS-MLD. To add to the confusion, there is a contingent of therapists who have created their own techniques to use post-surgically and those techniques completely oppose the long-studied, evidence-based, proven MLD techniques introduced by Dr. Vodder and others. So join us today as we discuss how PS-MLD can benefit you. Our guest today is Mr. Kevin Rebman, owner of Return to Play Institute, a massage therapy clinic with locations in St. Paul and Edina, Minnesota. As a clinical manual soft tissue therapist, Kevin treats teen and adult clients who: are seeking better performance in their activities; may be recovering from surgery or trauma; or they just want to receive regular, targeted bodywork to maintain peak performance. Mr. Rebman holds a Bachelors Degree from UW-Green Bay, a Masters degree from Aspen University in Colorado, and a Clinical Massage Therapy degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, Minnesota.In addition to his clinic time, Kevin spends many weekends working as an EMT on the sidelines of youth performing arts and athletic events. He enjoys the intricacies of performance bodywork and celebrates when his clients achieve their personal goals!Kevin's LinksFacebook (https://business.facebook.com/rtpmassage), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/_rtpmassage)Website https://www.returntoplayinstitute.com/Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Each year Dr Mac picks a word to try and live her life by instead of a resolution. In 2020 she picked perseverance and in 2021 she picked gratitude and for 2022 she picked healing. On so many levels, physically, mentally, emotionally and socially we need healing. So tune in to hear what she has to say about healing in the new year. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastDr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

September is Drug Free pain management month. What does this mean you might ask. Well right now there is an opioid crisis in the country and 80% came from legal prescriptions. We need alternatives and chiropractic offers an opportunity to heal without addictive medications. So tune in this week to hear how. FTCA's Linkhttps://www.forwardthinkingchiro.com/ Dr Mac's LinksPatreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcasthttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Change is hard for anyone and can be scary. The unknown can hold us back and keep us in a miserable place. There have been many episodes on taking the leap and making that change, but people still hold back. Emile has a different take on addressing what is holding you back vs. just pushing you forward.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastEmile Matthee is a certified master mindset coach that helps people overcome their little voice in their head that's holding them back through fear, worry and self-doubt and turn that into confidence and belief. He spend the last 6 years finding out what is the best way to overcome the feelings and thoughts that holding you back and making you unhappy and turn them into feelings and thoughts that will put you forward. He created a 5 step method that helps people do just that called THE LICCA METHODE. Emile's Linkhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/peopleunder40 Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

This week on the podcast, we will be talking about money—specifically financial freedom and what money can do for you. Financial freedom is the ability to not worry about money in your life. Each person or family has their own needs, therefore, their idea of financial freedoms. Defining your freedom helps you know what you need to cut out or how you need to grow. So stay tuned to hear how this week. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastSince 2006 David has been helping clients to make the right financial decisions for them and for the reasons that are important to them. David believes that how we handle our money and finances should have a significant and positive impact on our lives and the lives of those around us. David also hosts The Weekly Wealth Podcast where he and guests discuss the "mindsets, tactics, and strategies to help you to build and maintain wealth"David's Linkshttps://www.cfsig.net/https://www.weeklywealthpodcast.com/podcastDr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Yoga goes beyond just gentle stretching or sweating in a hot yoga class. It is a mindset of inner peace and healing. Stress can cause significant mental, emotional and physical problems. When stress manifests as a physical this is where having a calming mindset can be a huge benefit. 
Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastAhlia is a lover of life. She exudes joyfulness and compassion and loves authentic connection. Previously a World Ranked Professional Tandem Surfer, Ahlia 5th in the world in 2015. Ahlia (pronounced like the flower Dahlia) enjoyed taking her practice off of the mat and onto the waves competing locally and globally as well as tandem surfed for fun during the off season.Her champion qualities include the ability to maintain focused concentration, discipline, visualization and breath work, as well as keeping a mentality of competition with herself coupled with encouraging and supporting the other teams and individuals.Ahlia has traveled the world to both teach and study yoga, and has had life-enriching adventures teaching in Costa Rica, Hawaii, Israel, Bali and the Caribbean, as well as domestically from Minnesota to California, and other amazing locations in between. Ahlia believes in uplifting her students with inspirational quotes and concepts that increase your vibration on a physical and energetic level. 

Ahlia is sought after for her 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Accredited Teacher Training, her unique and inspiring workshops for both teachers and students, local and global yoga retreats, motivational speaking, fundraising events, and private classes. Ahlia's newest project is a yogi life training, similar to what you learn in yoga teacher training - but without learning to teach classes. This project is inspirational to Ahlia because so many individuals want to deepen their practice and learn more about yoga, but don't necessarily want to be a teacher. This training is perfect for those who love movement, self-study, and are on the continued path of personal evolution and growth.If Ahlia knows one thing about teaching yoga it's that there is always room for growth. Welcoming feedback and mindfully growing towards personal and professional evolution is Ahlia's commitment and she is grateful for every opportunity to positively impact other people's lives. Ahlia”s Links Email: ahlia@ahliayoga.com
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Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Diet culture and ridiculous social standards have us hating our bodies. When we treat food as a punishment, we create an unhealthy relationship that can lead to disordered eating. Understanding this changes how we see our bodies and allows us to be healthier. Please tune in to hear how we can makes this change and to find the resources to help you.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcast Ana Vucetic is Psychologist, Certified Wellness Coach,Founder of “Balanced by Ana”and mother of 2 beautiful boys. She is Driven by her own health struggles with weight and diet culture – Ana now is on a mission to help women feel comfortable in their body and stop the endless dieting cycles.She helps achieve a balanced approach to life and wellness by helping cleaning your emotional pantrynot kitchen's!Ana's Linkswebsite: https://www.balancedbyana.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/balancedbyana/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/balancedbyanaBlog:https://www.balancedbyana.com/blog/Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Do you have a chronic illness? Do you know someone? If so, have you ever considered how hard it can be to keep up caring for yourself? There are no days off. This can cause burnout, fatigue, and worsening health. Diabetes is an illness that affects 422 million worldwide and can cause serious health complications. This week we talk about the challenges of burnout and how to prevent them.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcast Dr. Esther Onyoni is a Pharmacist, a Certified Health Coach and Functional Medicine Practitioner. She works with people living with diabetes who are struggling to keep their numbers under control and maintain their energy through the day to successfully get their best reading, lose weight and gain their energy.Esther's passion for finding a better way for her clients was sparked after over a decade of practicing as a pharmacist. She took care of people living with diabetes and other chronic conditions and noticed that they were on multiple medications. Their medication lists kept getting longer each time they saw their doctor. Some medications were given to treat side effects caused by other medications. That is why she decided to get involved in aiding her clients to manage diabetes. She helps her clients get to the root of their diabetes and take charge of their health.Dr Esther's Links Linktree: https://linktr.ee/eonyoniLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-onyoni/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esther.onyoniWebsite: www.thewellnesspathfinders.com Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

This week on the podcast. We are joined by a Naturopathic Doctor whose new book comes out tomorrow, Detox, Nourish, Activate: Plant & Vibrational Medicine for Energy Mood and Love. This book is designed to be a self-help for healing through nontraditional means. Many ancient healing techniques work through placebo in calming the mind and reducing stress. This book is designed to help you find different toles to bring that peace of mind when using the fundamental of health – Sleep, Water, and Movement.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastDr. LuLu Shimek is a Naturopathic Physician and expert in genetic health, working with patients experiencing chronic disease: hormonal imbalance, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal dysfunction, depression, anxiety and fatigue. She believes that once we dive deep down to the root of the problem of the distortion and ignite our bodies innate ability to heal, we see unimaginable changes in our well being.Her passion lies in helping people discover their zest and joy for life that has been lost along their path of illness. Before starting Dr. LuLu Naturopathic Clinic, she journeyed through many careers, a true “renaissance woman”. Dr. LuLu studied interior design at the University of Georgia and has a doctorate from the prestigious Bastyr University. She also is an herbal formulator, international speaker and author spreading the message of health and educating about prevention and wellbeing. Her podcast, The Genetic Genius, is dedicated to genomics and planetary alternative health. Her new book will focus on using botanical medicine and other natural modalities to heal the whole body by optimizing vitality, increasing wellbeing and enhancing cellular performance.Dr. LuLu facilitates ceremonies to activate plant and mineral medicine connecting points around the world to elevate planetary consciousness and community. As the botanical medicine director, at the Veterans Healing Farm, she is able to share her expertise with the veteran community about using plants to help heal and elevate their lives. She is invigorated by traveling and seeing the world with her husband visiting botanical gardens and anything related to delicious food.Dr Lulu's LinksWebsite:doclulu.com Twitter account: https://twitter.com/drlulushimek Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlulushimeknd/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/doclulu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.lulushimek/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlulushimek/ https://www.instagram.com/thegeneticgenius/ Podcast: The Genetic Genius Youtube: Dr. LuLu Shimek Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Have you ever been in a long-term relationship where the fire seemed to dwindle in the bedroom? Did you know that it's normal? Relationships will ebb and flow over time, and with communication, they can survive. Sometimes you don't know where to start the conversation, and a therapist might help. Join us this week as we learn ways to begin these sometimes difficult conversations.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastJessa Zimmerman is a certified sex therapist and couples' counselor. She specializes in helping couples who have a good relationship but who are avoiding sex because it's become stressful, negative, disappointing, or pressured. She educates, coaches, and supports people as they go through her 4 pillar experiential process that allows them real world practice in changing their relationship and their sex life, guiding them to become easily intimate.She is the author of Sex Without Stress, the host of the Better Sex Podcast, the creator of the Intimacy With Ease Method and is a regularly featured expert in the media, including Refinery29, Business Insider, Mind Body Green, and Marriage.com.Jessa's LinksIG @intimacywithease FB @intimacywitheaseDr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

A person can become addicted to anything. Not only drugs and alcohol, but also things that we usually deem healthy, like exercise or limited caloric diets. What if we told you that you could be come addicted to success and even become addicted to caring for others. Normally this is not an issue. That is until caring for others begins to negatively affect your own wellbeing.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastKeyen Lage is a former NFL Athlete turned Emotional Intelligence Coach for World-Class Leaders.After almost becoming paralyzed during a football injury in the National Football League, Keyen was able to start his new journey by looking at life from a completely new perspective. He dove head first into understanding what it actually means to live a life of fulfillment while achieving success along the way.Since making that decision, Keyen has personally worked with over 300 people on creating a healthy relationship with themselves so they are able to escape the rat race of the achievement loop, and step into a place of achieving massive success, impact, and money from a place of ease. He helps entrepreneurs, and business owners regain a deeper connection with themselves to find more fulfillment in their lives. Keyen has worked with World-Class Fitness Models, Professional Athletes, Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs, & C-List Executives. Keyen works with people all over the world on being able to remove mental, emotional, & physical blockages that are preventing them from reaching their full potential.His clients do things that few people on the planet can do. They are powerful, passionate and successful, yet whatever is coming next still feels like a really big leap.They want to take the next big step.He helps extraordinary people who already achieve 'impossible' goals to achieve what still looks 'impossible' to them.Keyen's LinksIG: keyen.lageWebsite: keyenlage.comDr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

It's been one year of the Mac Performance podcast and Dr. Mac is here to bring what she feels are the three most important takeaways from the past year. She'll discuss her three pillars of health and will address things we can do, today, to get better faster and keep moving longer in this next year.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastDr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

This week we explore trans athlete's access to sports medicine. When athletes do now effectively communicate with their sports medicine team, they can put themselves in danger. They may avoid their trainer because of fear of being targeted. Let's listen to Em walk us through what their research found. Em is a certified/licensed athletic trainer, currently working at Lake Erie College in Ohio. They also research and educate on LGBTQ+, particularly trans, inclusion in sports medicine. Their first study, “Transgender Athletes' Experiences With Health Care in the Athletic Training Setting”, was published in the Journal of Athletic Training in December 2020. Being a non-binary/trans AT and a former college athlete themself, Em hopes to use their own voice and platform to create structural change and give other trans/non-binary athletes and younger clinicians the resources Em wishes they would have had.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastEm's Links"Twitter: @munsonburnerATC (personal) @lgbtATstudy (research)Instagram: @emmunsonburner"Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

This week we are joined by our editor and producer as she gives her experience affirming her gender. Many times those not associated with LQBTQA+ community do not realize the challenges faced from just existing. Marissa explains her experience coming into this world and navigating the United States to become the woman she is today. So buckle up is a bumpy beautiful ride. Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastMarissa Alexa McCool is a grad student, podcaster, author, public speaker, actor, and semipro women's football player. She is the author of nine books, has been published with Huffington Post, Psychology Today, and the Daily Pennsylvanian. She hosts The Inciting Incident Podcast, The Cis Are Getting Out of Hand, Okay Then: A Fargo Retrospective, and But I Heard About It. She's a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and graduated Augsburg University with her Masters. Marissa's LinksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RisMcCoolInsta, Twitter, TikTok: @ThePurpleAmazon https://www.spreaker.com/user/marissaalexamccoolDr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Growing up has its challenges for all of us. For some, school is a great time full of friends, parties, sporting events, and lots of fun. For others, school is an absolute nightmare. Now, imagine being a teenager or even younger and knowing that you are in the wrong body. Or simply that you do not feel like the gender that you have lived as for your whole life so far. Telling these kids that they are wrong can have extremely detrimental effects on their emotional development and their mental health. Join us as we discuss how we can help these kids during this tumultuous time in their lives.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastSarah is a middle School Drama Teacher and Candidate for the MEd in school counselling from City University of Seattle. They have been working with and supporting youth in this community for over five years, acting as their school's SOGI Lead (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) & GSA Sponsor (Gender & Sexuality Alliance Club). Her research focuses on identifying how trauma impacts trans and gender non-conforming youth, and seeks to determine what practices and strategies can be implemented within schools to mitigate harm for students within this community. Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232Resource's The Genderbread Person - https://www.genderbread.org/Vancouver Island Trans Resources - https://www.uvic.ca/research/transchair/contact/resources/index.php PFLAG Victoria, BC - https://www.facebook.com/pflagvictoriabcGender Spectacular Caregivers Support Group - supportgroup@genderspectacular.comWestShore Trans & Queer Youth Dropin (Ages 11-18, Every Wednesday, 4:30-6:30, Centennial Centre, 2805 Carlow Road) - teen@westshorerecreation.ca Ambit Gender Diversity Consulting - https://www.ambitgenderdiversity.com/Trans Pulse - Impacts of Strong Parental Support for Trans Youth http://transpulseproject.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Impacts-of-Strong-Parental-Support-for-Trans-Youth-vFINAL.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2fc8FYTknkyhpCxPcyk7nuFboEBpiYTOjJ0ijj1xoRWRo_8-991kvrMEMPARENTS Support Group of LGBTQ* Teens, Children, and Adults - https://www.facebook.com/groups/support4teenlgbtparentsQueer Kid Stuff - http://queerkidstuff.com/qkshomeParents of LGBTQ Kids Support Public Page - https://www.facebook.com/ParentsOfLGBTQKidsSupportPublicPageOff the Straight & Narrow: For Parents of LGBTQ Youth - https://www.facebook.com/Off-the-Straight-and-Narrow-For-Parents-of-LGBTQ-Youth-550651142095217FreedHearts MamaBears: For Christian Parents of LGBTQ Youth - https://www.facebook.com/FreedHeartsMamaBearsPublic

“There are only two genders.” Sadly, there are still many people who believe this. Many of these people simply do not understand what it means to be non-binary because they do not know anyone who is, or they have not made the effort to educate themselves. Join us this week as we explore what the term non-binary means and how our guest realized that this term was the perfect description of what they were feeling.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastCil Winton is a Strength & Nutrition Coach who focuses on connecting habits to clients health & fitness goals. Passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community, they are here today to talk about being a Non-Binary human, the journey to get there & how strength training has been a critical tool in helping with their Gender Dysphoria.Link for the Binder (Not Sponsored)https://www.gc2b.co/pages/gc2b-bindersCil's Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/coachcil/https://www.facebook.com/CoachCIL Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

IT's PRIDE MONTH! For many people this a time of celebration in being able to accept who we are, and more importantly, who others are. For some people outside of the LGBTQ+ community some of this may be overwhelming when trying to be understanding and inclusive to our Rainbow brothers, sisters, and siblings. This week we want to cut out a lot of the B.S. and get right down to brass tax about gender, sex, pronouns, and everything else in between.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastDr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

This pandemic has been less than awesome for most people on the planet. Not only has it effected millions of peoples' physical health, but we have seen a spike in mental health related issues as well through the world. Join us this week as we learn about one lowly strength and conditioning coach's journey through the depths of depression and how he learned to understand that the light at the tunnel will never be reached, but we still need to always be reaching for it.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastCoach Andy MacDonald (Coach Mac) brings years of experience training a diverse population of athletes from youth volleyball and soccer athletes to adult league hockey players and even professional women's and semi-professional men's football. Coach Mac is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Hockey Training Specialist (CHTS), USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach (USAW-1) and a certified Basic Life Support/CPR instructor with the American Heart Association. Coach Mac's passion for improving sports performance revolves around hockey. He gained this passion playing the sport his whole life including Div. II with both Lake Superior State University and The College of St. Scholastica where he earned his Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology. Coach Mac believes that all exercise programs should be science based.In order to safely and properly train athletes and general population alike, Coach Mac continuously researches current best practices through accredited sources such as the National Strength and Conditioning Association, National Academy of Sports Medicine, and the British Journal of Sports Medicine.Mental Health Links https://walkin.org/https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Andy's LinksTrain with Andy @ https://www.fusefitnesscoaching.com/https://www.instagram.com/coach_andy_mac/ Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

In our modern world of instant information and social media we are trained to endless examples of how we are not good enough. Not pretty enough, fast enough, thin enough, strong enough. We all need to remember that we are enough and hopefully this episode will help us to do just that.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastMike Iamele is a Life Purpose Expert + Brand Strategist.With his proprietary Sacred Branding® system, he's helped hundreds of people to connect the dots between their lived experiences to find the common threads that explain their subconscious motivations, unique genius, and life purpose.People use this work for all kinds of things — from branding and building a business, to exploring identity and sexuality, to finding their artistic voice, to even re-discovering themselves after a life-altering event, like divorce or retirement.Mike's also the author of Enough Already: Create Success on Your Own Terms (Conari Press 2015). He's shared his provocative and vulnerable take on life in dozens of magazines, podcasts, and online publications, including a personal interview with NPR about his viral story on rethinking sexuality in his first same-sex relationship.Prior to Sacred Branding®, at only 22 years old, Mike co-founded Torch Communications, a boutique public relations firm, specializing in healthcare and disruptive technology. He currently lives in Somerville, MA, with his husband and two adorable dogs.Mike's Linksinstagram.com/mikeiamelefacebook.com/mikeiamelewrites Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Although we are getting better in terms of a culture that supports mental health issues, we still have a lot of work to do. The struggle will not be over until we look at things like depression and anxiety as normally as we do things such as diabetes and cancer. Join us as we learn about how one survivor turned their ongoing mental health struggles in to a business.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastVicky, founder of Private Yoga Online, fell in love with yoga as soon as she started practicing in 2014. It is after just a few minutes during her first class, that she knew she had to integrate yoga and its philosophy to her daily life. Living in what we could say is an accelerated world, Vicky needed a break from it all. It is yoga that has since then, been a way for her to find calm while working mentally and physically. Let's put it this way, yoga showed up at the right time for her. Later in 2018, Vicky decided to continue her yoga journey with a 200 hour teacher training. Her mission today? Bring the yoga to you, share her passion and knowledge of the practice and its philosophy, teach the importance of finding alignment in yoga postures and lead students to the well-being that comes from a balanced physical and mental body. Vicky's LinksFB page : https://www.facebook.com/vickydroletyogacoachInstgram https://www.instagram.com/vickydr/Website: https://www.onlineprivateyoga.com/ Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Working a job is difficult when you don't enjoy it. It can be even worse when that job is a career and you feel trapped and unable to leave it. But career changes happen all the time, and usually for the better. Many times, people are much happier with their new career, even if they are not making as much money. Let's explore how we can make a new career choice possible.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastBabita Spinelli, LP, JD is an accomplished Psychotherapist and Certified Coach. She provides a nurturing space for clients to explore what holds them back, while challenging them to make changes to help them reach their goals. Babita works with individuals who are experiencing significant life transitions and couples looking to improve or rebuild their relationship. Babita is the recipient of the 2019 New York Psychotherapist Award and is frequently featured in the media as a guest expert. She is a Certified Gottman Level 2 Therapist, Collaborative Divorce Coach and Parent Coordinator. At this time, Babita's therapy services and coaching programs are provided virtually throughout the country and internationally. Learn more about Babita on her website, Opening the Doors Psychotherapy.Babita's LinksInstagram - @babitaspinellitherapyFacebook - Opening the Doors PsychotherapyLinkedIn- http://linkedin.com/in/babita-s-8b71a410b Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Even to this day, there is a stigma around mental health, especially for men. The “toughen up” and the ever popular “boys don't cry” mentality still runs rampant in our society. Join us this week as we explore what it takes to try and change this mentality and how we can support each other before medical intervention is necessary.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastMy Name is Zuhaib and I help men to face the darkest part of themselves and to find clarity and success to become the man they always desire to be. I believe what ever has happened to us in the past, we can not change it. It's part of us, we just need to acknowledge it and accept it and use it towards our success I am a father of 2,mindset and behvaior coach,NLP practitioner and completing my CBT certificate.Zuhaib Links https://www.instagram.com/iamzuhaibkhan/Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232Mental Health Link'sHelp is availableSpeak with someone todayNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255https://www.nami.org/mhstatshttps://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-can-we-reduce-mens-mental-health-stigma

Most people will associate massage with relaxation and muscle tension relaxation. But this technique can be utilized to provide so much more in terms of treatment and therapy. Join us this week as we discover how massage, or rather Soft Tissue Manipulation, can be utilized by those who have done extensive biological and anatomical research and continuing education.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastOur guest today is Mr. Kevin Rebman, owner of Return to Play Institute, a massage therapy clinic with locations in St. Paul and Edina, Minnesota.As a clinical manual soft tissue therapist, Kevin treats teen and adult clients who: are seeking better performance in their activities; may be recovering from surgery or trauma; or they just want to receive regular, targeted bodywork to maintain peak performance.Mr. Rebman holds a Bachelors Degree from UW-Green Bay, a Masters degree from Aspen University in Colorado, and a Clinical Massage Therapy degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, Minnesota.In addition to his clinic time, Kevin spends many weekends working as an EMT on the sidelines of youth performing arts and athletic events. He enjoys the intricacies of performance bodywork and celebrates when his clients achieve their personal goals!Kevin's Links Facebook - https://business.facebook.com/rtpmassageInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/_rtpmassage Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

Within only the last couple of decades has it become common knowledge, at least in the medical and fitness worlds, that osteoporosis and osteopenia are not unavoidable facts of life. When broken down it is actually a very simple concept of how we can easily combat the bone loss effects of aging. Join us this week as we explore how we can keep our bones healthy.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastSarah Purcell is a mother, wife, grandmother and lifetime learner. She is a certified Restore Your Core™ Pro Teacher and Buff Bones™ Bone Health and Movement program teacher. Sarah also holds two Pilates certifications and a Yoga Certification. Sarah is a volunteer moderator for the National Osteoporosis Foundation's online Inspire Forum. Sarah's love of research helped her create a path to manage her own osteoporosis naturally, which led her to create Bone Boot Camp, an at home strength training program for women with low bone density. Sarah created her membership program "Short and Sweet with Sarah" in response to many,many women asking for a simple and efficient online delivery of her customized work on core strength & stability along with whole body mobility work that would prepare them to add strength training to their life at some point.Sarah's Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/sarahpurcellmovement https://www.instagram.com/sarahpurcellmovement/https://sarah-purcell.com Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

DESCRIPTIONSugar is a drug. It's not going to kill you as fast as heroin or cocaine, but eventually, it can directly contribute to a shortened lifespan. Our body reacts to sugar in a similarly addictive way, but unlike hard drugs, sugar is readily available on every shelf in every grocery store and gas station. Join us this week as we explore ways to end our relationship with sugar in order to live longer and better.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastDawn is a certified health coach, founder of Dawn Nava Coaching, and creator of the 7-Day Sugar Slay. But not long ago she was also a closet sugar addict and depended on the sweet stuff to get through her days. As a result she was overweight, borderline depressed, moody, had ZERO energy and moved through each day in a fog. At the time she didn't realize that all of this misery was directly linked to her sugar habits. When she discovered that eating sugar was throwing off her hormones and padding her belly with extra layers of fat, she knew it was time to reset her diet. After slaying sugar, her life turned around. She had the energy of her 25-year-old self. Her moods leveled out, she was able to focus, and she was easily fitting into her clothes again. It's now her passion to help other women over 40 who are suffering like she did to ditch sugar and discover the power, freedom, and transformation that come with living a sweet life without the sweet stuff.Dawn's Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/weightlossafter40/https://www.instagram.com/dawnnavacoaching/ Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232