The Wellness Connection exists to transform lives - by giving hope, igniting health, and shaping a brighter future. We all constantly hear that our healthcare system is broken, that community health is failing, that people are hurting - But it doesn’t
After 'blowing out' his elbow this year, Dr. Jason shares his insights in the last six months about how he has become wiser about what his body needs - especially with exercise. He reflects on the purpose of exercise. For him, it's related to longevity. Anybody over the age of 30 can relate with the body breaking down and not being able to do the same activities as before. Learn how you can start to listen to your body and start exercising the smarter way! To find our more, please visit https://thewellnessconnection.com/e69
Right Brain vs. Left Brain! Join us in this episode to learn how to develop creativity strategies that access your right brain and start a healing process through creativity. Dr. Anthony shares an approach he has used with patients throughout the years to help with the healing process. To find out more, please visit https://thewellnessconnection.com/e68
In this episode, Dr. Bryan Joseph invites his close friend Cloice Lybarger to share his journey of how he shifted from a life spiraling into poor health lacking wellness in all domains to one of high energy and finding passion and commitment. Learn what his breakthrough moment was that finally made him take the plunge to health and the results he's achieved and how he is now helping others - especially dads - do the same. To learn more and access links, please visit https://thewellnessconnection.com/e67
We have many questions around research studies. Discover how to do your own research and get the facts you are looking for - without feeling manipulated. We often hear the question, "Was that researched... was that supplement researched.... what company researched that procedure..." With Dr. Jason's undergrad including actualized science and biochemistry, he will be able to provide background information on what truly happens during a research study. Research is about taking a concept or thought and putting it to the test. To learn more, please visit https://thewellnessconnection.com/e66
A chance to learn more about functional medicine. Dr. Josh Shields of Integrative Wellness Center in Michigan, a long time friend joins host, Dr. Bryan Joseph. Dr. Shields is recognized as an industry leader for pioneering and developing natural programs geared toward helping people reverse chronic diseases and helping people get healthy - the natural way! To learn more, please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e65
We are one body - we are connected. With so much confusion and disarray in our current world, our culture and the world right now sees every person as different and separate. When did we become judgmental? We wanted to bring an episode full of truth and love. To connect to us and read more, please visit https://thewellnessconnection.com/e64
Having trouble moving or bending? Dr. Jason Hamed, leading expert on lower back challenges, reveals commons reasons you may be experiencing lower back pain, disc bulges or stenosis. In this episode, you will also capture ways you can start to relax and move more easily and increase healing into the lower back. To learn more, please visit us at https://thewellnessconnection.com/e63
Dr. Bryan Joseph interviews Dr. Tabor Smith about his documentary, "A Better Way Film" - a movie that could save your life! You shouldn't have to worry about being prescribed medicines that simply cover up one illness while creating a new one. Yet, Big Pharma has been able to continue to mislead the government and the public, and keep you sick! It has to stop! This documentary goes head-to-head with pharmaceutical executives to uncover the truth and help you be empowered to take control of your health. For links and resources, please go to http://thewellnessconnection.com/e62
In this episode, we are answering the most commonly asked question... What do you do to keep your body and mind healthy! The answer is simple. Discover why chiropractic adjustments are a vital part to support your immune system. To find out more please visit us http://thewellnessconnection.com/e61
There has been an emerging trend we want to discuss with you in this episode: The practice of Functional Medicine. Dr. Olivia Joseph joins me to understand what Functional Medicine is, why it's different from a traditional doctor, and why it may be important to your overall health! Let's get to the root cause of your health concerns. To learn more, please visit us http://thewellnessconnection.com/e60
Tune in to our latest episode all about Thyroid! Hashimoto's, autoimmune diseases and thyroid dysfunction are all in harmony with multiple systems of the body. Discover why you may be taking medications and not feeling better or you may feel like you have a thyroid condition and your doctor says you numbers are within 'normal range'. To learn more and find helpful resources, please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e59
Continuing in our series on coronavirus, this episode is designed around how to give your immune system support by building, boosting AND protecting it. We've had an influx of questions surrounding this topic and wanted to provide you with ways to keep your body healthy during these volatile times! To learn more, please visit us at http://thewellnessconnection.com/e58
"I wish we could go back to 1 year ago...when it was good" Check out Dr. Bryan Joseph interviewing his 9-year-old son, Jude, as we continue our series related to coronavirus and how you can stay healthy! To listen and learn more, please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e57
With coronavirus among us, we take this topic head-on! We have heard so many comments about how this is no different from any other virus. Dr. Olivia Joseph shares her expertise, opinion, and research on the current coronavirus and its potential origins. To find out more, please visit us at http://thewellnessconnection.com/e56
Join us to explore an approach to having happy relationships at home with this stress management strategy. It can help set you up for success in your life. Dr. Bryan Joseph interviews Dr. Stephen Fransen with his 'coffee break' strategy to reveal how he balances his work/personal life and still keeps the spark alive! To find out more and read a transcript, please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e55
Flexibility and mobility are the topics of this episode. This important conversation is with Dr. Michael Saint and Dr. Jason, both of The Wellness Connection. They are leading experts in all things mobility and flexibility. The aging process can cause rigidity in a lot of ways. Increasing and maintaining flexibility along with mobility during your lifetime can set yourself up for success in your older years. Discover why your body will thank you for moving and staying as active as possible. To learn more, please visit our shownotes at http://thewellnessconnection.com/e54
In this episode, Dr. Bryan Joseph interviews Dr. Anthony Pasek on why understanding poop and its importance can help you live a happier healthier life! If you are one of those people who are currently experiencing digestive issues or gut concerns, listen up, because we are speaking directly to you. The value of learning what to ask your doctor when it comes to stool could save you trouble in the long run. To find out more, please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e53
Leading Doctor in the Chiropractic field, Dr. Joe Esposito shares his personal story about his journey into the health and wellness field. Being aligned for life starts with getting down to the root cause of any issue and tackling the imbalances in your body. After successfully opening AlignLife Chiropractic and Natural Health, Dr. Joe has traveled widely and has devoted a considerable amount of time teaching about natural healing methods to help counter balance some of the impacts of poor dietary choices and excessive drug consumption that plagues America today. To learn more, please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e52
Dr. Issac Jones, the Health and Wellness Consultant for Entrepreneurs, shares how he went from being diagnosed with ADHD along with dyslexia with failing grades to achieving consecutive months on the Dean's List, dropping his medications and shaping a brighter future for himself. Dr. Bryan Joseph interviews Dr. Issac Jones on how to transform your brain and particularly how he achieved his successes and drop the label of "ADHD" by tapping into his "SuperHuman Operating System" and illuminating his life. To find out more and see the links please visit, http://thewellnessconnection.com/e51
Health starts from birth to death. it's not a phase of life you experience or a diet that you go on. It's a journey from day one until the end. Dr. Whitney Hamed, pediatric and prenatal specialist, shares the importance of why health starts in the womb and can set the tone for the rest of the baby's life - all the seasons throughout life. In this episode, you will discover how to make sure your child is developing within the first 3 years of life as they hit their milestones all the way to puberty and beyond. To find our more, please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e50
Dr. Bryan Joseph induces the newest member to The Wellness Connection, Kristy Shaughnessy. She shares how her personal struggle with health and weight loss struggles helped to shape her future decision to become a certified clinical nutritionist. Kristy shares how her real-life experiences can help benefit the patients that sit across the desk from her every day. Especially when it comes to understanding types of food, diabetes, hormones, decreased energy and weight loss and more. To find out more, please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e49
Wear and tear on the body happens whether we like it or not. We may begin to develop arthritis. We feel like the aging process has been sped up and we begin to slow down. This can be extremely frustrating. We cannot do some of the activities we used to! We begin to ask what helps joints. Dr. Bryan Joseph shares his personal story on how extreme pain in his 20s caused him to go from an athlete to hardly being able to walk. After doctor visit upon doctor visit and no answers, he finally discovered PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and his life changed completely. http://thewellnessconnection.com/e48
Often times we focus on the physical and chemical stressors we face but neglect a vital aspect of health. In this episode, we want to make sure you have the tools to decrease emotional stress and create a full set of inspiring habits that address all dimensions of life so you live a healthy well rounded, balanced fulfilled life. To find out more, please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e47
Poisons and toxins have always been around and our bodies know how to deal with them. However, these toxins are starting to take over and ultimately making it harder for your body to detox them. In this episode, Dr. Bryan and Dr. Olivia Joseph will show you why and how you can cleanse your body to rid toxins from your system. To find out more, please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e46
Ever wonder the difference in ADD and ADHD - especially when it comes to children vs. Adults? Why do some people get 'it' and some people don't? In this episode, we will dive deep into the difference between these two 'labels' and what it looks like from a holistic and natural perspective. To find out more, please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e45
With health conditions and trends changing every day, it is hard to determine what really works and what does not! After practicing for 16 years, Dr. Bryan Joseph and Dr. Jason Hamed tackle the top 10 health conditions and the common trends they see. In this episode, they want to give you an opportunity to shift your thinking and stay on the cutting edge of your health! To find out more, please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e44
In this episode, you will get a few tips on how you can immediately start to boost your immune system and decrease your symptoms. Rather than move to a different state to 'getaway form allergies', discover how you can reduce your response to allergens naturally. You are never going to fully get away from allergens - they are everywhere - inside your home and outside. A lot to do with immune and gut health has to do with how you respond to allergens. What goes on in your body 'internally'' will directly affect how you are going to respond to what is going on 'externally' from your body. To find out more, please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e43
If you were stuck on an island and there was only one supplement you could take with you, what would it be? For Dr. Olivia Joseph its Magnesium! In this episode, we discuss why magnesium is the most under-discussed but is the most important supplement to take. Also, understanding why a multi vitamin with magnesium may not be enough and how to learn if you have a deficiency. Please read more http://thewellnessconnection.com/e42
Dr. Bryan shares the top 10 myths he has heard from patients over the years that kept them from getting well and staying well. Breaking down and tackling those myths one by one is the only way to start improving your quality of life! To find out more, please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e41
Losing weight can be hard and often discouraging... especially when you are trying to decide between about a million different options and tactics out there! If you are doing good things but not losing weight, there is a reason why. In this episode, we are going to share with you the most common ways that will help you not only lose weight but keep the weight off! To find out more, please go to http://thewellnessconnection.com/e40
In today's society, we hear more and more about gut health. This episode is all about how to choose the correct probiotic for you. Even if you are not currently feeling symptoms, your gut flora can still be affected by things you didn't even know you were doing. Discover the do's and don'ts when it comes to gut health probiotics to start getting your immune system and overall health on track. To find out more, please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e39
Discover the latest biohacks to decreasing neck and back pain! In today's episode, we are going to discuss the most common causes of back and neck pain that you may not even be aware of. Dr. Jason Hamed and Dr. Bryan Joseph introduce the concept of non-surgical spinal decompression and how that has helped thousands of patients get well and stay well. http://thewellnessconnection.com/e38
This is a round table discussion on vaccination question, thoughts, and concerns. At the end of the day, it is ultimately up to you whether you decide to vaccinate or not. Becoming informed about all aspects of vaccinations is the only way you can truly determine what is the best route for you and your family. In this episode, you will be introduced to ideas and research you can use to help make an informed decision. To find out more, please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e37
Dr. Chris Zaino reveals how to reach your full potential and liberate the hero within you. It can start with conversations with others to gain outside perspectives which help us re-find that childlike wonder and curiosity and learn to strengthen our strengths and love our weaknesses. This is a transformational conversation. To find out more please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e36
Get the latest 411 on all the cutting edge research available on CBD, hemp oil and medical marijuana. In this hot topic episode, we are combining the knowledge and expertise of co-hosts Dr. Bryan Joseph and Dr. Jason Hamed with that of Dr. Olivia Joseph. They are ready to shed light and break the stigmas that are currently surrounding, CBD, hemp oil and marijuana! To find out more please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e35
It's amazing - the small percentage of people who are comfortable in there on skin these days. There are very few people who would say they are living at their ideal weight. Whether the goal is to lose or gain weight. In this episode, you can discover how to build healthy muscle at any age. Either, gaining muscle and bulking up or losing weight and thinning down. To find out more please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e34
You have to make sure your body can hit the ball the way YOUR body was designed too. Everyone has their own swing, style, and goals out on the course. Dr. Jason Hamed is certified through the Titleist Performance Institute and will share in this episode how you can not only find YOUR IDEAL golf swing but identifying were the swing fault is that could be losing you distance and setting yourself up for injury. To find out more please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e33
How many times have you felt like you couldn't get your brain fire at the level you wanted? Or a cloud of brain fog, leaving you to feel like you are unable to remember things as simple as peoples names. In this episode, we are going to go deep into the Aging Brain and how it can lead to brain fog or Alzheimer's. Function Medicine Doctors, Dr. Olivia Joseph, and Dr. Anthony Pasek decode how you can start turning that ship around before it is too late. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at http://deeperdatingpodcast.com/e32
Starting 'the talk' with your kids can be tough and may be something you want to avoid. This week, we interview Dr. Karyn Fowler on a unique approach called 'Girlology" - a physician facilitate platform. The program offers a safe and comfortable environment for parents and their children to learn age-appropriate, medically accurate, engaging and cringe-free messages about growing up safe, healthy and informed, especially when it comes to puberty and emerging sexuality. To find out more please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e31
What if you could reconnect to the power you hold inside by taking six simple steps? Dr. Bryan Joseph interviews Dr. Fred Didomenico on his book H.E.A.L.E.D., a step by step guide to fulfillment that reveals the self-imposed illusions and limitations that thwart success. Discover how you are more powerful than you think! To find out more please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e30
Learn what tests are available today so you can discover genes about yourself that may make your experience in life better. Dr. Olivia Joseph expresses how MTHFR and Irregular hormones can wreak havoc in your body and how some gene mutations we are unaware of could be causing symptoms in your body and ultimately what you can do about it! To find out more please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e29
Become more aware of what to look for when it comes to additives and sugars found in food and goodies that your kids may be eating. Some of the behaviors and symptoms your children are exhibiting could be caused by what is going into their mouth. Dr. Bryan Joseph and Dr. Jason Hamed interview Pediatric and Prenatal Special Dr. Whitney Hamed on how you can begin to avoid these foods and boost your child's immune system. To find out more please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e28
Everybody experiences holidays, vacations and birthdays and we all know navigating those events and days can be hard on our health. In this episode, Dr. Bryan Joseph and Dr. Jason Hamed will share simple tips and tricks that they have used for years to help keep themselves happy so they too can enjoy the cool moments in life. To find out more please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e27
Father's Day is right around the corner and Dr. Bryan and Dr. Jason wanted to interview a special guy in our community - Bill Logan. He is the father of one of Dr. Jason's good friends. Bill Logan is breaking the myth around getting old and starts to drop wisdom about how is stays fit and at 77 years old. To find out more please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e26
For all those people wanting to lose weight, develop muscle and get in shape - this is an episode is for you! We are expanding on what it looks like to eat before and after a workout. Dr. Bryan Joseph interviews fitness expert Dr. Jason Hamed and nutrition expert Dr. Olivia Joseph to begin to share what you can do no matter what your age, health, and fitness goals are. To find out more please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e25
Becoming a husband or dad doesn't come with an instruction manual... During this episode, Dr. Bryan Joseph and Dr. Jason Hamed interview podcast host Larry Hagner of The Dad Edge Podcast. These fellow husbands and dads share real-life experiences that have led them to the men they are today. To find out more please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e24
Discover the difference between food allergies and food sensitivities. A delayed response to food could be causing certain symptoms or issues in your body. Dr. Olivia Joseph and Dr. Whitney Hamed reveal why some people are more 'sensitive' to foods or the environment than others and if your genetics could be playing a part. To find out more please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e23
Without this vital ingredient, you would be dead! Oxygen is needed to sustain energy and live the healthiest life you can. Dr. Jason and Dr. Bryan share how you can make the most of this free ingredient and start to become more conscious of habits that limit the ability to fully oxygenate yourself. To find out more please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e22
If you have ever felt like your life is going way to fast and there is not enough time to fit everything in, then this is the episode for you! Today is a discussion centered on how you can set up a week to win and create space in your life to walk into your week feeling empowered! To find out more please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e21
Thanks to a raving fan we are going to expand on a concept of the gut and digestive disorders. With Dr. Olivia's Joseph's help you will discover simple ways to identify and create a solution to your gut issues! Anywhere from SIBO, gas, bloating, acid reflux and more! To find out more please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e20
Discover how you can have a successful pregnancy from start to finish. Dr. Whitney Hamed leads the conversation in this episode about how you can avoid potential complications and set the body up to have a healthy and wonderful pregnancy, labor and delivery.To find out more please visit http://thewellnessconnection.com/e19