We can ask 1,000 people and get 1,000 different answers to this question. I am on a quest to find all the gurus in the wellness space. I am looking for people in and outside the realm of what we assume ‘wellness’ is: fitness experts to environmental activists, naturopaths, innovative medical doctor, western medicine doctors, estheticians, clairvoyants, acupuncturists, mental health professionals, buddhists and so on. I want to hear from their unique points of view, what does achieving wellness look like? What are the barriers to wellness in our society and what are the individual/societal trends that create new roadblocks to achieving wellness? The question also has to be asked about what are the impacts we can have on each other to not only help ourselves achieve wellness, but those around us who may not have the same access we do. Obviously, we all also want to know how to stay young forever! Some of these grander more broadly philosophical questions will be paired with the practical, micro concerns like crow’s feet.
Emily D'Adamo comes from a long line of exceptional Naturopathic Doctors and now she is about to graduate with her ND and her unique perspective on what she calls 'precision medicine'. In this episode, we dig deep into weight loss, universal truths about health and what makes us each unique. Excited for you to hear and learn from all she has to share!
Kevin is a nutritional counselor - who has been working in his field for over 20 years. He has become world renowned for his individualized approach to work with clients who range from your next door neighbor to the Kardashians! Listen in as Kevin explains what impacts our metabolism, who should try out intermittent fasting and what he believes is the successful strategies to weight loss and optimizing nutrition.
Reginald opens our eyes to what it means to be a seer and medium and how he has found his life's purpose in utilizing these gifts as a healer for others. These gifts have strung through layers of his ancestry, shared by family members through their history. Reginald also studied reiki, qigong and integrative medicine. I am mesmerized by conversation with him, learning his process, how he tunes out and zooms in on his abilities when he wants to and how through it all, he sees himself as a humble servant to humanity.
Sonya Looney is a Mountain Bike world champion, but that is only the beginning of her accomplishments. Through incredibly hard work and dedication, Sonya's goal is to help people be better every day and to show people they can find their potential through doing hard things. She believes that curiosity and optimism are the keys to always learning and growing. In this episode we explore what it takes to be a profession athlete but even more, how that grit and dedication can be a catalyst for achieving in all aspects of life.
Lilah is an ex-vegan health coach who is immensely passionate and well educated in the area of animal-based diets. She advocates for eating simple, local food but mostly animals for the most nutrient dense foods we can offer our bodies. Lilah is a wealth of knowledge and even if you are in the plant-based world, worth hearing the other side!
Jessica (Jessie) Zapotechne (Zapo) has crafted a career and life at the intersection of mental and physical health through the unique modalities of Art Therapy and Ultra Marathon Coaching/Running. Jessie brings such a special perspective on approaching mental health as well as the importance of being whole to be well. Take a listen!
Amanda is a relationship coach who's philosophies are rooted in attachment theory and manifestation. On this episode, we dive deep into each type of attachment theory, how they are typically created in each of us through our relationships with our primary caregivers and how they are acted out in our adult relationships with self and others. I found this conversation with Amanda eye opening, riveting and most certainly leaving me wanting more.
Lisa is an incredible powerhouse uniquely matched with a kind, giving, incredible soul. We were grateful to be able to pick her brain about her journey to wellness that started at only 12 years old! Since, Lisa has ventured around the world, working for the Peace Corps, President Obama and, she built an empire around one of the richest, most nutrient dense foods on the planet. Learn her favorite uses for Moringa and why we both geeked out on it so hard here in episode 7!
Frank Vogt practices acupuncture in New York City, incorporating healing practices like craniosacral therapy, reiki, qi gong, and classic Chinese herbology to help his patients achieve wellness. In this episode, Frank shares his deeply spiritual practice with us while imparting wisdom about health and wellness that we can practice and achieve in our every day lives. Listening to this one is like being on Frank's table for an hour of soothing, reassurance in ourselves as healing forces in the world.
Dr. D'Adamo is a world renown Naturopathic doctor and author of the New York Times best selling book Eat Right 4 Your Type. As we talk, Dr. D walks us through why healing is so individual, how your blood type is a major indicator of how to start identifying your unique dietary and lifestyle needs as well as how gut microbiome and inflammation impact our overall health. This incredible wealth of knowledge joins us for over an hour to uncover truths about our body, mind and spirit that will leave you optimistic for a future of health that is, actually, in our own hands.
Aurora Tower teaches us about how we can utilize a greater understanding of astrology to increase interpersonal understanding and better self-awareness. Astrology is a big mystery that unfolds minute by minute each and every day and we can tap into its meaning as a resource to shed the old and start anew. Also folks, we use my astrological sign and reading as a real life application to all the ways astrology impacts who we are and what connects us to everyone else...eeek! Listener be warned!
Christopher Gavigan shares his VAST knowledge about how our bodies are influenced by toxins in our environment as well as toxins created by stress in our bodies. He also introduces Cannabinoid Science, how it is a newly discovered body system and when applied as a science and an art within his products can truly heal the body. Cannot wait for you to listen!
Dr. Ramani is a world renowned expert on narcissism and biggest voice for shedding light on narcissistic abuse. In this episode, we explore how to identify early signs of narcissism, the power of radical acceptance and how best to support yourself/others healing from narcissistic abuse. Of course we also ask Dr. Ramani our consistency burning question - from her unique perspective, What IS Wellness? Dr. Ramani's YouTube channel has endless videos providing insight and wisdom to support those who have experienced challenging relationships and/or narcissistic abuse. You can read more in her books: "Don't You Know Who I Am?": How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility, Should I Stay or Should I Go: Surviving A Relationship with a Narcissist and You are Why you Eat.
I talk about What IS Wellness to me as someone who has been a private chef for almost a decade. This episode gives you a glimpse into what you will hear on this podcast in the future along with the inner workings of my mind and thoughts on wellness. Welcome! Thanks for listening!
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