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Dr. Trevor Cates of TheSpaDr.com answers your questions, busts health myths, and interviews leaders to empower you to be smart, sexy and strong at any age. Nourish your body, mind and soul and discover cutting edge solutions for graceful aging, vibrant sk


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    Managing Hunger to Optimize Health With Dr. Katrina Ubell | The Spa Dr. Podcast | #261

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 43:07


    In this interview, Katrina explains the difference between emotional hunger and true physical hunger and how people with busy schedules --from working parents to ER doctors -- can stay healthy, focused, and energetic, even when they can't eat 3 nutritious meals a day. And Katrina discusses pitfalls to look out for with intermittent fasting that most people don't want to talk about.   For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/managing-hunger-to-optimize-health-with-dr-katrina-ubell

    Naturopathic Sleep Tips With Dr. Catherine Darley | The Spa Dr. Podcast | #260

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 32:43


    On today's podcast episode, we're discussing how to reset your sleep habits for physical and emotional wellbeing. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/naturopathic-sleep-tips-with-dr-catherine-darley  

    Chinese Medicine and Facial Teishin with Dr. Ellerie Nagy | The Spa Dr. Podcast | #259

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 41:35


    On Today's podcast we're discussing Chinese Medicine and Facial Teishin as natural beauty tools.   For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/chinese-medicine-and-facial-teishin-with-dr-ellerie-nagy  

    Beauty DIY and Treatments Tips With Rachel Varga | The Spa Dr. Podcast | #258

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 41:03


    On today's episode of The Spa Dr. Podcast, we're covering beauty tips with a focus on esthetic treatments for both at home and in clinic.   For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/beauty-diy-and-treatments-tips-with-rachel-varga  

    Tips For Choosing Natural Sunscreen with Katie Kimball | The Spa Dr. Podcast | #257

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 45:34


    Today's podcast is all about choosing the Best Natural Sunscreen for your skin, your health and the environment.   For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/tips-for-choosing-natural-sunscreen-with-katie-kimball

    Can Sodas Be Healthy with Ben Goodwin | The Spa Dr. Podcast | #256

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 35:00


    On today's interview, we discuss the problems with most sodas and Ben shares how he came up with an innovative way to avoid the sugar and artificial ingredients commonly found in sodas, and, instead, include healthy ingredients like fiber and still make a tasty drink. As you can imagine, this isn't an easy task…   For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/can-sodas-be-healthy-with-ben-goodwin-from-olipop  

    The Dark Side of Garlic and Onions with Dr. Greg Nigh | The Spa Dr. Podcast | #256

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 43:10


    On today's episode of The Spa Dr. Podcast, we're discussing how garlic, onions, kale and other sulfur containing foods can actually create health problems, including on your skin.   For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/the-dark-side-of-garlic-and-onions-with-dr-greg-nigh    

    Four Seasons and Harmonious Health With Dallas Hartwig | The Spa Dr. Podcast | #254

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 40:29


    On today's podcast, we're discussing the four seasons and how to live more harmoniously with them for your health and wellbeing. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/four-seasons-and-harmonious-health-with-dallas-hartwig  

    The Mask We Wear with Arnita Champion | The Spa Dr. Podcast | #253

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 34:35


    On today's podcast, we're talking about how to remove your mask so you can truly reveal your authentic self.  For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/the-mask-we-wear-with-arnita-champion

    Natural Skin Care Tips with Dr. Trevor Cates | The Spa Dr. Podcast | #252

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 34:11


    On today's podcast, I cover natural skin care tips to bust myths and clear up common misunderstandings. Words like “natural” and “hypoallergenic” are now common in the skin care industry but actually lack regulations and true meaning. So, it's important to separate out the science from the fads. In this podcast, I dive deep into what to look for and what to expect from natural skin care products and your routine. I also share examples of toxic ingredients and where to find additional resources as well as some of the best natural ingredients to look for. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/natural-skin-care-tips-with-dr-trevor-cates  

    Elemental Wisdom During Transitions with Dr. Sarita Cox | The Spa Dr. Podcast | #251

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 37:06


    Today, we're discussing how living closer to the rhythms of seasons plus using Chinese Medicine elements benefits your health & wellness.   For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/elemental-wisdom-during-transitions-with-dr-sarita-cox  

    Skin Microbiome and Eczema with Skyler Stein of Gladskin | The Spa Dr. Podcast | #250

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 33:20


    My guest today is Skyler Stein who holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.A. from Duke University and leads Gladskin USA, a biotechnology-driven skincare brand.  He has an interesting story that led him into the microbiome space (which he shares during the interview). In this interview, we discuss the gut-skin connection and Skyler shares some research in the skin microbiome space that has led to topical skin care to support people with eczema. So, please enjoy this interview… For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/skin-microbiome-and-eczema-with-skyler-stein-of-gladskin    

    Hormones, Stress and Skin with Dr. Carrie Jones | The Spa Dr. Podcast | #248

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 39:15


    Today, we're discussing how hormones impact our skin, and that includes our stress hormones.  For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit:  https://thespadr.com/hormones-stress-and-skin-with-dr-carrie-jones

    Positive Psychology and Ways to Love Your Stress with Dr. JoAnn Yanez | The Spa Dr. Podcast | # 247

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 30:30


    On today's podcast, we're covering Positive Psychology and Ways to Love Your Stress!   For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/positive-psychol…h-dr-joann-yanez/   

    Essential Oils for DIY Self-Care with Dr. Eric Zielinski | The Spa Dr. Podcast | #246

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 45:16


    In today's interview, Dr. Z is back on The Spa Dr. podcast to give us an essential oils update since his last interview five years ago and share the best essential oils to use in DIY recipes and how to use them safely and effectively at home. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit:  https://thespadr.com/essential-oils-f…r-eric-zielinski/

    Getting your Hormones and Life Back with Dr. Anna Cabeca |The Spa Dr. Podcast | #245

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 29:38


    On today's podcast, we're covering how to help balance your hormones naturally so you can overcome symptoms and get your life back. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/getting-your-hor…h-dr-anna-cabeca/

    Oils for Skin Care Part 2 With Dr. Trevor Cates | The Spa Dr. Podcast | #244

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 34:28


    Today I am sharing part two of a two part series on oils for skincare. This time I am going to be sharing five of my favorite plant-based oils for skin care and what you should be looking for when you are looking at oils for skin care. I get questions about this all the time, so I had to break these into two part series, so please enjoy.   For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit:  https://thespadr.com/dr-trevor-cates-…-for-skin-part-2/ ‎

    For Skin Part 1 with Dr. Trevor Cates | The Spa Dr. Podcast | #243

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 29:19


    Today I want to share with you part one of a two part series I'm doing on oils for skincare. I receive a lot of questions about these, so I wanted to break it into a two part series. Today is part one, so please enjoy.   For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/dr-trevor-cates-…-for-skin-part-1/ 

    Conquering Pain with Stem Cells with Dr. Harry Adelson | The Spa Dr. Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 33:48


    On today's podcast, we're discussing stem cell treatment for pain management. Pain is something we all experience at some point in our lives. And chronic pain can be debilitating. Chronic pain is also something we're more likely to experience as we age. So, it's important to look at ways to support the body's own innate wisdom to recover rather than use typical approaches that suppress rather than address. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit:  https://thespadr.com/conquering-pain-…dr-harry-adelson/

    Addressing Brain Degeneration with Dr. Greg Eckel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 44:22


    On today's podcast, we're discussing ways to prevent and address brain degeneration for healthy aging. We are living longer so we want our brains to keep up so we have excellent memory, focus and the quality of life we all deserve. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/addressing-brain…dr-gregory-eckel/

    An inside out approach, using Homeopathy With Dr. Amy Bader

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 35:59


    In today's interview, we discuss how to use homeopathy and drainage for skin and other health challenges. And, Dr. Bader shares her own personal struggles with skin and what led her to become a naturopathic physician and later co-founder of SkinTe.    For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit:  https://thespadr.com/an-inside-out-ap…ith-dr-amy-bader/ =================================================

    The Biology of Social Connection with Dr. Brad Bongiovanni

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 42:48


    In today's interview, we talk about what true well-being is and how we can remove the blocks to achieving it.  So please enjoy this interview. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit:  https://thespadr.com/the-biology-of-s…brad-bongiovanni/      

    See the Silver Lining (Covid-19)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 35:03


    Linda shares some valuable information in this interview including why Italians were at high risk, how serious this virus really is, who it has impacted there (including doctors), what problems they're having, what we in US can start doing now to protect ourselves both from hygiene and from a wellness perspective. In the end, the message she provides is one of hope.

    Addressing Autoimmune Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 41:23


    In today's interview, Dr. Wahls comes back on the podcast to share her story, the exciting research she's working on, diet and lifestyle tips to help people with autoimmune conditions (including psoriasis), and new developments in the Wahls protocol. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit:    https://thespadr.com/addressing-autoimmune-disease/

    Mindfulness, Meditation and Manifesting with Emily Fletcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 38:36


    In today's podcast, with my guest Emily Fletcher, we're covering how mindfulness, meditation and manifesting can unlock your full potential. For complete show notes, including an audio transcription please visit:https://thespadr.com/mindfulness-meditation-manifesting/

    Mold Toxicity and Your Skin with Dr. Jill Crista

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 34:00


    On today's podcast, with Dr. Jill Crista, we delve into more about mold: how these toxic exposures show up on your skin and in your health overall and what you can do about it. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/mold-toxicity-skin/

    Supplements Revealed with Dr. Patrica Gentempo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 43:08


    In today's podcast, Dr. Patrick Gentempo shares his key takeaways from the interviews from the Supplements Revealed film, including what the biggest concerns are around supplements – safety, regulation, manufacturing practices, where to find the highest quality and purity, what to look for, and whether or not you even need to take supplements at all!   For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/supplements-revealed/

    Rekindle Your Romantic Life with Susan Bratton

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 49:17


    On today's episode of The Spa Dr. Podcast, Intimacy Wellness Expert Susan Bratton is back and we're discussing ways to rekindle your romantic life. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/rekindle-romantic-life/

    Fit for the New Year with Christine Hronec

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 30:10


    Are you still inspired to work on those New Year goals? At this point, you may be feeling a setback or discouraged that you haven't made more progress. If this is the case for you, or you just want a bit of extra inspiration, today's podcast is for you! In today's interview, Christine Hronec shares top ways to achieve your fitness goals, including tips on accountability which is so helpful for success. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit:  https://thespadr.com/fit-new-year/

    Peptide Therapy for Healthy Aging and Skin with Dr. Mitchell Fleisher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 48:36


    In today's interview, Dr. Mitchell Fleisher explains what medicinal peptides are, how are they different from drugs, the benefits of peptide therapy and what conditions do peptides treat effectively, including aging and skin concerns. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit:  https://thespadr.com/peptide-therapy-healthy-aging-skin/

    Look as Young as You Feel with Kathy Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 44:46


    On today's podcast with Kathy Smith, we talk about how to set achievable wellness goals for 2020. And, Kathy shares facial exercises, tips for dropping belly fat, and the best times for workouts (including how to fit them in with ease).  For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/look-as-young-as-you-feel/

    Cleansing Tips with Green Smoothie Girl Robyn Openshaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 36:28


    In today's podcast, my guest Robyn Openshaw shares what she's found are the key aspects of detoxification programs as well as ongoing support you can give your body.  For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit:  https://thespadr.com/cleansing-tips/

    Detox Your Body with Dr. Trevor Cates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 43:18


    In today's podcast, I'm busting myths around detoxification and sharing best practices for following an effective cleanse. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/detox-body/

    Achieving Gut + Skin Balance with Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 37:37


    On today's podcast with Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum, we discuss the difference between the microbiome and the mycobiome and how these play a role in your health, including your gut, brain and skin health. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit https://thespadr.com/achieving-gut-skin-balance/

    Alkaline Diet for Radiant Skin with Dr. Russell Jaffe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 41:09


    On today's podcast with Dr. Russell Jaffe, we're discussing how to eat an alkaline diet and its impact on skin.  For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit https://thespadr.com/alkaline-diet-radiant-skin/

    Naturally Restore Your Rhythms, Hormones, and Skin with Dr. Felice Gersh

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 54:43


    Our most viewed podcast guest on YouTube is back on The Spa Dr. Podcast today!  In today's podcast interview, Dr. Felice Gersh returns to share important aspects of women's health, cycles and hormones, and the best ways to adjust your food, sleep, and other lifestyle habits to help regain balance for optimal health. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/naturally-restor…ms-hormones-skin/

    Longevity Hacks with Dr. Joel Kahn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 44:15


    Today, my guest is Dr. Joel Kahn and we're discussing longevity hacks to improve how you look and feel, despite the passing years. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit https://thespadr.com/longevity-hacks/

    Herbs to Balance Your Mood and De-Stress with Sara-Chana Silverstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 35:32


    In today's interview with my guest Sara-Chana Silverstein, we discuss how herbal medicine and aromatherapy can help with balancing our emotional health. And, Sara shares her favorite herbs, what form to take them in, and specifically use them plus other tips to help to help harmonize our lives and moods.  For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit https://thespadr.com/herbs-balance-mood-destress/  

    Releasing Tension with Dr. Tara Rasta

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 30:52


    Emotional stress can show up physically in the body and impair our ability to heal. So, I invited today's guest, Dr. Tara Rasta, on to talk about ways to release tension. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit https://thespadr.com/releasing-tension/

    Freedom From Anxiety with Dr. Alice Fong

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 33:08


    This time of year during the holidays, we're more prone to feeling stressed and anxious. So, on today's podcast Dr. Alice Fong covers her 5-Step Holistic Approach to addressing anxiety. For complete show notes including audio transcription please visit https://thespadr.com/freedom-from-anxiety/

    Essential Oils and Skin with Dr. Lindsey Elmore

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 48:45


    In today's podcast interview with my guest Dr. Lindsey Elmore, we talk about exactly how and when to use essential oils for various skin and beauty needs. She dispels myths around safety concerns and explains how to safely and effectively use essential oils. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit https://thespadr.com/essential-oils-skin/

    Transform You Beauty Routine with Nadine Artemis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 33:02


    On this podcast we're talking about renegade beauty and how to transform the way you think about beauty and your self-care routine. To view the complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/transform-your-beauty-routine

    Your Self-Care Rx with Dr. Trevor Cates

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 36:39


    In this podcast, I'm sharing with you top takeaways from my 4-part Self Care Prescription series I filmed throughout the month. 

For the complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/your-self-care-rx/

    Celebrity Confidence-Boosting Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 20:31


    On today's podcast, I'm doing something different ... I'm bringing to you a couple of interviews I recently did at a 2019 Pre-Emmy's event in Beverly Hills, CA. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/celebrity-confidence-boosting-tips/

    Lyme, Mold and Depression with Dr. Jaquel Patterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 43:04


    On today's podcast, we're discussing what may seem likely an unlikely root cause of depression and anxiety: Lyme disease, mold toxicity and other triggers that lead to imbalances in the immune system. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/lyme-mold-depression/  

    A Holistic Approach to Aging with Dr. Anthony Youn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 45:16


    In today's interview, Dr. Youn comes back on the podcast to share the newest less-invasive options to look younger. We cover everything from food and skin care routine (including devices that can be effectively used at home) to in-office procedures that slow visible results of aging. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit:  https://thespadr.com/holistic-approach-to-aging/

    Overcoming Sadness and Despair

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 26:10


    On today's podcast, I'm bringing some light to the sensitive issue of depression and suicide in order to help support our health, wellbeing, and mental health. And, help us be more aware of our inner radiance. For complete show notes including an audio transcription visit:  http://thespadr.com/overcoming-sadness-despair/

    The Healthy Food Revolution with Ocean Robbins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 35:01


    On today's podcast, we're discussing the healing powers of food and how we need to change the way we look at food with my guest Ocean Robbins. For complete show notes and an audio transcription please visit: https://thespadr.com/healthy-food-revolution/

    How Environmental Toxins Impact Our Health with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 51:19


    In today's podcast episode, we cover how environmental toxins impact our health, how to avoid them and how to effectively support your gut, liver and kidneys in eliminating them for optimal health and longevity. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit: http://thespadr.com/environmental-toxins

    Skin Stories from 3 Health Experts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 37:46


    On today's episode of The Spa Dr. Podcast, I'm interviewing 3 women health experts who have had their own personal struggles with skin and who were able to overcome these issues and, in turn, help others. They each share their personal story plus secrets and tips of wisdom they've gained from helping others. For bios on each of these experts as well as an audio transcription of this episode please visit: https://thespadr.com/skin-stories-health-experts/ 

    Achieving Balance Through 40 Years of Zen with Dave Asprey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 32:31


    Dave Asprey helped start a program called 40 Years of Zen, and the skills and experience I obtained from this helped me on a deep level. I share all about this in today's podcast interview. For complete show notes including an audio transcription please visit:  https://thespadr.com/achieving-balance-40-years-zen/

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