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(00:00-36:49) Joined right off the bat by Cardinal starter and Chargers fan Michael McGreevy. His assessment of rookie Quinn Mathews. Leo Bernal and his emergence since being called up. Fun with logistics. When should we expect the invites for his wedding? Maybe Jackson will be an usher. Not sure where the honeymoon will be. Tim's got him shooting a 76 today. Thanks, Mike. Where would you go on a honeymoon if you could go anywhere? Sports talk radio in Southeast Asia. Bored with the Chiefs game last night. A Producer Joe special prize for EMOTD. Plans for the Cardinals going forward. Rainiel Rodriguez.(36:57-57:46) No theme Tuesday. It's Tuesday, how you doin'? Mr. Beast dropped a rap song. Chronically online. Martin has watched some Mr. Beast. Audio of Giants manager Tony Vitello talking about coming back to St. Louis. The central is buns. Expansion to Orlando, Salt Lake City, or Nashville. What's in Geneva, Illinois? Can this Papers guy stop bragging all the time?(57:56-1:34:09) Can you tell this is the New York sound? Honesty in updates. Mt. Rushmore of players missing games stories. George Brett's broken pinkie toe. They're not happy in Fayetteville. Audio of Ms. Lisa calling into the Chuck & Bo show to voice her displeasure with the Razorbacks. Audio of Dan Lanning getting a little heated when asked why Dante Moore didn't show for his post game presser. His father in law was the bull? Why aren't we talking about the Emmy's? Audio of Virginia Tech James Franklin with an interesting interaction with "Michael" from the Baltimore Sun. Why are these coaches so angry? Pat Forde's six coaches on the hot seat. Doug wants to abolish the chain gang. Love scorned lover.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Joined right off the bat by Cardinal starter and Chargers fan Michael McGreevy. His assessment of rookie Quinn Mathews. Leo Bernal and his emergence since being called up. Fun with logistics. When should we expect the invites for his wedding? Maybe Jackson will be an usher. Not sure where the honeymoon will be. Tim's got him shooting a 76 today. Thanks, Mike. Where would you go on a honeymoon if you could go anywhere? Sports talk radio in Southeast Asia. Bored with the Chiefs game last night. A Producer Joe special prize for EMOTD. Plans for the Cardinals going forward. Rainiel Rodriguez.No theme Tuesday. It's Tuesday, how you doin'? Mr. Beast dropped a rap song. Chronically online. Martin has watched some Mr. Beast. Audio of Giants manager Tony Vitello talking about coming back to St. Louis. The central is buns. Expansion to Orlando, Salt Lake City, or Nashville. What's in Geneva, Illinois? Can this Papers guy stop bragging all the time?Can you tell this is the New York sound? Honesty in updates. Mt. Rushmore of players missing games stories. George Brett's broken pinkie toe. They're not happy in Fayetteville. Audio of Ms. Lisa calling into the Chuck & Bo show to voice her displeasure with the Razorbacks. Audio of Dan Lanning getting a little heated when asked why Dante Moore didn't show for his post game presser. His father in law was the bull? Why aren't we talking about the Emmy's? Audio of Virginia Tech James Franklin with an interesting interaction with "Michael" from the Baltimore Sun. Why are these coaches so angry? Pat Forde's six coaches on the hot seat. Doug wants to abolish the chain gang. Love scorned lover.What started the beef between Nas and Hov? Audio of Marshall Faulk talking about the financial challenges Southern faces after its loss to No. 22 Houston. Talkin' soccer. Are City motivated because the trophy is named after the Chiefs owner?No Doubt or Gwen Stefani? Trying not to get too excited about Austin Simmons. Kelly Bryant. Doesn't sound like Chairman Steve was on board with the TKO. Taking your TKO suggestions. TMA remote from The Grove. Audio of disgruntled kU fans after the loss to Mizzou. So far the emails are a step below mid.Are you guys ready for some Texican Rock? Derek Goold's article talking the Cardinals rebuild going forward and the CBA and a potential lockout for next season. Bring back the St. Louis Vipers. Trying to follow along with all of Doug's excuses.Brody time. Brody feels like Jim Mora. He just wants a winning record. An abundance of catching. A veteran outfielder. The Mizzou Rewind with Martin and former Tiger Will Franklin. Mizzou football. Now we gotta get to the Blues. Brody's reeling from the Minnesota loss to Mississippi State.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDWalkin' in Memphis. Five guys, one room, one bed. Doug's all-time quarterback. Audio of Sark saying he doesn't want Ohio State's loss to be held against them. Doug completely agrees. Debating CFB scheduling. Conference Championship games.There's always gonna be somebody sad and left out. Joe Lunardi's latest bracketology. Apparently Doug didn't ready Tim's teasing substack. A Mizzou basketball and football National Championship parlay pays half a schmill. Jackson's so fired up for this basketball season. Scoring the basketball. Insulted by the 8 seed. Direct objects are so hot right now.Do people hold Barenaked Ladies in high esteem? Mumble rappers. Joe Rexrode says Kansas needs an adult in the room after the hype video. Who needs the win more this weekend, LSU or Ole Miss?The winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Disclaimer: this podcast & article is educational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor before changing your diet, exercise routine, or any treatment plan, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or managing a chronic condition. The Thrive 120 Show reflects my clinical perspective — it isn't a substitute for individualized care.TLDR“Eat less, exercise more” assumes your metabolism is fundamentally intact — that it's a math problem. It's not. It's a biology problem, and biology has a hierarchy: upstream causes and downstream symptoms. Most conventional advice treats the symptoms.I organize the four real drivers of metabolic breakdown into a framework I call MESS²:* M — Muscle loss. Your metabolic engine. Crash dieting shrinks it further.* E — Endocrine disruption. Your control panel — insulin, thyroid, cortisol.* S — Sun exposure. The free, daily signal almost everyone is missing.* S² — Sleep, Stress, and Systemic inflammation. The silent wreckers that undo the other three.Diet and exercise aren't wrong — they're just in the wrong position in the sequence. Fix the foundation first, and they finally start working the way they're supposed to.If you want help figuring out where your own weak link is, check the show notes below for the Thrive 120 programs and the Metabolic Blueprint Session Your metabolism isn't a math problemYou go in for a visit. Labs show your weight creeping up, your blood sugar drifting higher, your energy in the tank. And you hear the familiar line: eat less, cut calories, exercise more.That advice isn't malicious — it comes from a good place. But it assumes your metabolism is fundamentally intact. That it's calories in, calories out, done.Here's the problem: what if the engine itself is damaged? What if the control panel is sending the wrong signals? Adding intense exercise on top of a body that's already inflamed and hormonally dysregulated isn't a fix — it's closer to pouring gasoline on a fire.Think about it the way you'd think about a car. If the engine light comes on and the car starts making a bad noise, you don't respond by pouring in more premium gas. You find out what's wrong with the engine first. Your body deserves the same order of operations.Left alone, your body doesn't just sit still — muscle drifts downward, hormonal signaling drifts off-schedule, inflammation creeps upward. None of that is a willpower problem. It's biology, and biology has an upstream and a downstream. Most people — and most conventional approaches — spend their time treating the downstream symptoms. Below is the upstream map.THRIVE 120 Substack with TriplePlayDoc is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The MESS² FrameworkM — Muscle: your metabolic engineMuscle is metabolically expensive. Your body burns calories just to maintain it, even while you're sitting on the couch doing nothing. The more muscle you carry, the higher your resting metabolic rate; the less you carry, the fewer calories your body needs — and the easier it becomes to store fat.After about age 30, you naturally lose muscle mass every decade — commonly cited figures put it in the 3–8% per decade range, accelerating further after roughly age 60 to 70.¹ ² ³ This gradual process is called sarcopenia, and because it happens slowly, most people don't notice until it's already reshaped their metabolic baseline.Here's where it gets worse: when most people try to “fix” their metabolism, they reach for a calorie-restricted diet. Yes, the scale moves. But a meaningful portion of that loss isn't fat — it's muscle. You've made the engine smaller and lowered your metabolic floor. Then you return to normal eating (because restriction isn't sustainable long-term), and your body — now running a smaller engine — needs fewer calories than it did before. The result is the yo-yo cycle, and each round tends to leave you carrying a little more than the last time.If that pattern sounds familiar, it's not a willpower problem. It's a muscle problem, and muscle problems have muscle solutions: protecting and building lean tissue before you fixate on how much you're eating.E — Endocrine disruption: your control panelIf muscle is the engine, your hormones are the control panel. When the control panel sends the wrong signals, it doesn't matter how good the engine is underneath — nothing runs right. Three hormones do most of the damage:Insulin. Insulin's normal job is to move glucose out of your bloodstream and into your cells. When cells are bombarded with insulin repeatedly — from a diet high in refined carbohydrates and sugar, chronic stress, poor sleep, or excess artificial light exposure — they start tuning it out. That's insulin resistance. Blood sugar stays elevated, your body compensates by producing even more insulin, and because insulin is a storage hormone, chronically elevated insulin locks you out of fat-burning mode. Fat oxidation requires insulin to be low — it's not optional.Thyroid. Your thyroid sets the pace for how fast or slow every cell in your body runs. The standard screening test — TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) — is just a signal sent from the brain to the thyroid. It doesn't tell you how much active thyroid hormone is actually circulating, whether it's converting properly, or whether something is blocking it at the cellular level. It's common to see patients with textbook hypothyroid symptoms — fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, feeling cold, constipation — while TSH reads “normal.”Cortisol. In short bursts, cortisol is your friend — it gets you moving and helps you respond to real threats. Chronically elevated cortisol is a different story. Your body reads sustained high cortisol as famine or threat, so it holds onto visceral fat (the fat around your organs) as an energy reserve and breaks down muscle tissue to convert into quick glucose. That's a double hit: your engine (muscle) shrinks while your fat stores grow. This is also why jumping straight into intense daily cardio when you're already exhausted and stressed tends to backfire — that kind of training spikes cortisol further, adding fuel to the exact hormone working against you. Exercise is medicine, but which exercise depends heavily on where you're starting from.S — Sun exposure: the signal almost everyone is missingThis is the piece most health-conscious people have never connected to their metabolism — and it goes well beyond “get sunlight for vitamin D.”Alpha-MSH. Ultraviolet light exposure triggers the release of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH), produced via the pituitary–hypothalamic axis. Most people only know it as the hormone behind tanning, but alpha-MSH also acts directly on the hypothalamus — the brain region that governs hunger, body temperature, and energy expenditure. Through the melanocortin receptor system (MC3R/MC4R), alpha-MSH suppresses appetite and raises energy expenditure.⁴ ⁵ This is well-established endocrinology at the receptor level; most of the direct evidence for the light-triggered release piece specifically comes from animal and combined animal/human research, so treat “morning sunlight measurably curbs your appetite today” as a reasonable, biologically grounded hypothesis rather than a proven guarantee for every individual.Melanin. Most people think of melanin purely as sun protection. There's also a genuinely interesting — and genuinely early-stage — line of research suggesting melanin can absorb light energy and convert it into other forms of biological signaling.⁶ I want to be direct about where this stands: the clearest demonstrations of melanin's light-to-chemical-energy conversion come from turtle, avian, and in-vitro photoelectrochemical studies, not controlled human metabolic trials.⁷ It's a fascinating emerging area, not an established mechanism for human fat loss — I'm flagging it as something to watch, not something to build a protocol around yet.Melatonin. Most people file melatonin under “sleep supplement.” Its more fundamental role may be different: melatonin is one of the most potent antioxidants in the body, and a substantial body of research — much of it from melatonin researcher Russel Reiter's lab — supports it functioning as a mitochondria-targeted antioxidant that protects your cellular energy factories from oxidative damage.⁸ Melatonin production is directly regulated by light: it rises in darkness and is suppressed by light exposure, which ties it tightly to your circadian rhythm. When melatonin is disrupted — by artificial light at night, poor sleep, or insufficient daytime sunlight — your mitochondria lose one of their primary protectors, and cellular energy production can suffer as a result.Your morning light exposure sets your circadian clock, and that clock governs when cortisol should peak (morning) and fall (night), along with downstream thyroid output and insulin sensitivity. When the clock drifts, those downstream systems drift with it.S² — Sleep, Stress, and Systemic inflammation: the silent wreckersThese three are grouped together because they feed each other, forming what I'd call a metabolic wreckage loop.Sleep. One frequently cited controlled study found that cutting sleep from 8.5 to 5.5 hours a night — while holding calorie restriction constant — reduced the proportion of weight lost as fat by 55% and increased the loss of lean (muscle) mass by 60%.⁹ It's worth noting this came from a small trial (10 participants), though a separate free-living study found a similar shift in body composition over eight weeks.¹⁰ Sleep is also when your body releases growth hormone, the primary fat-burning, muscle-repairing hormone — cutting sleep short cuts those pulses short too. As for hunger hormones: classic research found sleep restriction lowers leptin (the “you're full” signal) and raises ghrelin (the “you're hungry” signal),¹¹ though it's fair to flag that more recent meta-analyses have found this effect isn't consistent across every study,¹² so treat it as a plausible contributor rather than a guarantee for any one person.Stress and inflammation. Chronic stress increases intestinal permeability — commonly called “leaky gut.” When the gut lining becomes more permeable, bacterial fragments and inflammatory particles can enter the bloodstream, and the immune system responds the way it would to an infection: with inflammatory cytokines. Those cytokines can interfere with insulin receptor signaling, contributing to insulin resistance that has nothing to do with what you ate that day.¹³ ¹⁴ Some early gut-microbiome research adds another wrinkle: in animal studies, mice with an “obese-type” microbiome extracted measurably more energy from identical food than mice with a “lean-type” microbiome, and this trait was transmissible via microbiota transplant.¹⁵ Human data shows a correlated shift in gut bacterial composition with obesity and weight loss, but the calorie-harvesting mechanism itself has been demonstrated most directly in mice — worth remembering before assuming it applies identically in people.So when do diet and exercise actually work?Diet and exercise are genuinely powerful tools — they're just not the starting point. They're amplifiers. If what's underneath is hormonal chaos, mitochondrial strain, and chronic inflammation, adding intense exercise and severe caloric restriction just amplifies that chaos. But once the foundation is addressed — light exposure is consistent, sleep is protected, inflammation is trending down, hormones are moving in the right direction — diet and exercise become the rocket fuel. It's the same idea as tuning a guitar before you play it: you wouldn't walk on stage with an out-of-tune instrument and just strum harder.The sequence: light and circadian rhythm first, then sleep, then inflammation, then hormones, then nutrition, then movement. Work from the foundation up, not the top down.Five things to start this week* Get morning sunlight. Within 30–60 minutes of waking, get outside for 10–20 minutes — no sunglasses, no sunscreen, no contacts if you can manage it. Face the direction of the sun without staring directly at it. This is free, takes 15 minutes, and is one of the most direct levers you have on circadian rhythm.* Protect melatonin at night. After sunset, start dimming household lights. Get off screens, or use blue-light-blocking glasses if you can't.* Ask for the right labs. Beyond a basic metabolic panel and TSH: fasting insulin, a full thyroid panel (free T3, free T4, reverse T3), a cortisol curve, and high-sensitivity CRP. These numbers point to which layer of MESS² to address first.* Remove one inflammatory food this week. Just one — refined seed oils (canola, soybean, vegetable) or ultra-processed snacks are a reasonable place to start.* Pause intense exercise if you're exhausted and inflamed. Counterintuitive, but if your body is in survival mode, a 20–30 minute walk lowers cortisol, improves insulin sensitivity, and moves your lymphatics better than another hard session would. Save high intensity for once the foundation is in place.The bottom lineYour metabolism isn't broken — it's very likely just misunderstood, and it's responding logically to signals it's been given: too little muscle to defend, a control panel sending mixed messages, a missing daily light signal, and a background hum of stress and inflammation. None of that is a character flaw. It's biology, and biology responds to sequence.Find your weak link in the framework above. Start at the foundation, and build from there — not the other way around.If this resonated and you want a structured way to work through the MESS² framework for your own situation, the Thrive 120 programs walk through it step by step, and a Metabolic Blueprint Session is a good next move if you want a second set of eyes on your specific labs and history. (Use THRIVER20 at checkout to get 20% off for the life of your membership)References* Preserve your muscle mass — Harvard Health: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/preserve-your-muscle-mass* Sarcopenia (Muscle Loss With Aging) — Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23167-sarcopenia* An Overview of Sarcopenia: Focusing on Nutritional Treatment Approaches — PMC: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11990658/* Alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone-Mediated Appetite Regulation in the CNS — Neuroendocrinology, Karger: https://karger.com/nen/article/113/9/885/836595/Alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating-Hormone-Mediated* Solar UVB radiation promotes α-MSH secretion via the pituitary–lung axis (human and mouse data) — PMC: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10497598/* Photoelectrochemical properties of melanin — Nature Precedings: https://www.nature.com/articles/npre.2007.1312.1.pdf* The Unsuspected Capacity of Melanin to Transform Light Energy into Chemical Energy (turtle/avian model) — ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282330655_The_Unsuspected_Capacity_of_Melanin_to_Transform_Light_Energy_into_Chemical_Energy_and_the_Surprising_Anoxia_Tolerance_of_Chrysemys_Picta* Melatonin as a mitochondria-targeted antioxidant: one of evolution's best ideas — Reiter et al., J Pineal Res: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jpi.12360* Insufficient Sleep Undermines Dietary Efforts to Reduce Adiposity — Nedeltcheva et al. 2010, Annals of Internal Medicine (PMID 20921542): https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/abs/10.7326/0003-4819-153-7-201010050-00006* Muscle Loss While Dieting Jumped With Less Sleep (summary including Wang et al. 2018 free-living replication) — FitChef: https://fitchef.com/shorts/sleep-keep-muscle-while-dieting/* Sleep Curtailment in Healthy Young Men Is Associated with Decreased Leptin, Elevated Ghrelin — Spiegel et al. 2004, Annals of Internal Medicine: https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/0003-4819-141-11-200412070-00008* The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Hunger-Related Hormones: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review — MDPI: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4168/5/2/48* Gut microbiota, intestinal permeability, and systemic inflammation: a narrative review — PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10954893/* Cytokines and intestinal epithelial permeability: A systematic review — PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37030338/* An obesity-associated gut microbiome with increased capacity for energy harvest (mouse model with human comparison) — Turnbaugh et al. 2006, Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/nature05414 This is a public episode. 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Welcome to our brand new podcast! This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you're looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: We start the show by asking listeners about kids playing outside, should you let your kid play unsupervised? We end the show with our weekly AITA segment. Am I the a-hole for being chronically late? Listen in to find out!
If you haven't listened to part one please check it out here.Dr. Piya Sorcar, PhD, CEO TeachAids, Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics, Stanford School of Medicine talks to Lauren and Nick about concussion education and TeachAids in PART TWO. Leveraging her wealth of experience, including her previous program tackling HIV/AIDS education, Dr. Sorcar discuss the importance of genuine concussion education, free concussion education from TeachAids. Not simply telling athletes to not do something, or to remind them of the dangers, Piya and TeachAids, use the power of technology and peer messaging to really get through. In part two we talk about the education and communication aspect that has made TeachAids so effective and successful. Whether it's a fun game amongst friends or a more competitive official school or univesity league, TeachAids CrashCourse Concussion Education has become an increasingly important part of educating the public in the US, Canada, UK and globally. Did I mention it's free?!Check out all the free products that TeachAids CrashCourse has to offer and get started with your league!Concussion CrashCourse: https://teachaids.org/for-concussions/crashcourse/Concussion Story Wall: https://concussionstorywall.org/If you use VR, take advantage of the excellent interactive experience! If you don't have a VR set (like yours truly) the YouTube and 2D educational experiences are great as well!PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalk & @lziaksThank you!Subscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr. D'Lauro shares his background including how he first became involved with research at the U.S. Air Force Academy, as well as highlights his work investigating the underrepresentation of females in contemporary concussion consensus statements.PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalkThank you!Subscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr. Piya Sorcar, PhD, CEO TeachAids, Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics, Stanford School of Medicine talks to Lauren and Nick about concussion education and TeachAids. Leveraging her wealth of experience, including her previous program tackling HIV/AIDS education, Dr. Sorcar discuss the importance of genuine concussion education, free concussion education from TeachAids. Not simply telling athletes to not do something, or to remind them of the dangers, Piya and TeachAids, use the power of technology and peer messaging to really get through. Whether it's a fun game amongst friends or a more competitive official school or university league, TeachAids CrashCourse Concussion Education has become an increasingly important part of educating the public in the US, Canada, UK and globally. Did I mention it's free?!Check out all the free products that TeachAids CrashCourse has to offer and get started with your league!Concussion CrashCourse: https://teachaids.org/for-concussions/crashcourse/Concussion Story Wall: https://concussionstorywall.org/If you use VR, take advantage of the excellent interactive experience! If you don't have a VR set (like yours truly) the YouTube and 2D educational experiences are great as well!PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalk & @lziaksThank you!Subscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I this second episode on stress, Jesse and Verena dive deep into chronic stress: what it is, why it's bad, and - most importantly - what you can do about it... while dropping quite a few truth bombs (sorry not sorry).Our shoutout in this episode goes to the Emily Priestly and her company Wild at Heart Dogs. We would appreciate your support for the Reward Your Dog Podcast by liking, rating, reviewing, and sharing. It helps us so much!You can also:Join the RYDP Patreon (no paywalls unless you *want* to subscribe)Buy us a coffeeAnd of course you can reach out to Verena help with your dog. More info on Verena and Reward Your Dog Training can be found here:WebsiteBlue SkyFacebookInstagram
The chronic disease epidemic in the U.S. is not caused by what you think. Discover why overdiagnosis is so common and why chronic disease diagnoses continue to rise. 0:00 The chronic disease epidemic 1:03 Diabetes, cholesterol, and hypertension diagnosis1:18 Hypertension diagnosis changes1:41 Cholesterol guidelines changes 2:17 Diabetes and prediabetes2:48 Overdiagnosis controversy4:34 Does overdiagnosis help? 5:46 What causes insulin resistance and chronic illness? 6:18 Type 2 diabetes reversal6:51 How to lower cholesterol naturally7:50 How to lower blood pressure
Dr. Allyssa Memmini, host of Concussions in Women podcast, joins Lauren to talk about her background, her interest in concussions, return-to-learn after concussion, concussion and performing arts, and more! Allyssa and Lauren had ther research hats on and really dug into those areas and thought about potential new research areas; including Allyssa's increased interest in qualitative research.This podcast was recorded in early/mid June.FYI - According to Google, "The Valsalva maneuver is a breathing technique performed by exhaling forcefully against a closed airway"PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalk & @lziaksThank you!Subscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dismantling the myth that mental illness is a lifelong sentence requires looking beyond traditional clinical frameworks to find holistic, restorative pathways. Dr. Timothy Hayes sits down with Aaron Johnson, the visionary founder of the Chronically UnderTouched Project, to explore an essential yet deeply under-invested topic in America: the emotional and relational lives of Black men. Our culture often enforces rigid paradigms that isolate individuals, but complete restoration requires that we address underlying emotional and physiological trauma. Aaron shares his powerful personal journey of breaking through decades of emotional numbness after the sudden passing of his father. Through his profound work, he is creating safe village containers where men can dismantle toxic archetypes, practice deep internal listening, and safely rebuild platonic intimacy. This groundbreaking conversation provides seekers and practitioners alike with innovative wellness modalities to restore minds and reclaim vibrant lives.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the On Your Mind Community today:journeysdream.orgTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube
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Dr. Schuyten shares her experience working with female patients as a physical therapist, describes some pre- and post-injury risk factors which could prolong recovery, and offers a few clinical considerations for clinicians when working with female athletes after concussion. PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalkThank you!Subscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club: https://freshpressolive.com/3Qnswiv Pre-order Keto Flex Revised and get free bonuses at: https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM Here's the fact that changes everything: roughly 70% of heart attacks happen in arteries that are less than 50% blocked. The person often felt completely fine. And then a life-changing event. It's not a slow clog. It's a rupture. Soft, inflamed plaque buried in the artery wall ruptures, platelets rush in, a clot forms in seconds, and that clot is what actually triggers the heart attack. The real villains are inflammation, unstable plaque, and clotting. Not your cholesterol number. That's also why the aspirin debate got so confusing. Aspirin works by making platelets less sticky, blunting that first step of clot formation. For someone with documented plaque or a previous heart attack or stroke, the evidence is strong: aspirin cuts the risk of a second event by around 19 to 20%. But for someone at genuinely low cardiovascular risk who has never had an event, the bleeding risk may quietly outweigh any benefit. Same pill, different person, opposite outcome. The key test most people have never gotten: your coronary calcium score. In this episode, I share exactly what I would do the day I found plaque in my arteries, including seven metabolic steps that address the root cause instead of just managing the risk. Key Takeaways: 70% of heart attacks happen in arteries less than 50% blocked. It's a rupture and clot, not a slow clog. Aspirin helps people at high cardiovascular risk (secondary prevention), but may do more harm than good for low-risk individuals Your coronary calcium score is the most important test most people have never taken Chronically high insulin is, according to heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (5,000+ open heart surgeries), the number one contributor to artery damage The PREDIMED trial found extra virgin olive oil was tied to a 30% lower risk of major cardiovascular events Aspirin manages the consequence of plaque. These seven lifestyle steps remove the cause. Every meal either supports your arteries or works against them. There is no neutral. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Looking for tinnitus relief? Discover the root cause of ringing in the ears, how tinnitus may be connected to metabolic health, and what you can do to support ear health naturally in as little as 7 days.0:00 How to stop ringing in ears1:50 Testing for hearing problems2:17 What is tinnitus? 2:45 What causes ringing in ears?3:38 Insulin resistance and tinnitus4:31 Ringing in ears and blood sugar 5:15 Fasting insulin test6:11 Natural tinnitus relief8:29 Tinnitus at night
Senior Director of Research at the NFL, Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Director of the Center for Cognitive Neurosurgical Studies and the Co-Director of the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center (VSCC). Dr. Douglas Terry, or Doug, knows a lot about concussions and neuropsychology, and loves research.Concluding our great conversation in part 2, we talk about the NFL spotters, fans' expectations on professional athletes; to be able to watch them after buying a ticket and how bad a collision or play looks as compared to the actual effect, long-term effects and the very interesting research into sleep apnea, including potential new research questions sparked by Nick's question! PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalk & @lziaksThank you!#nfl #concussions #tbi #concussionconequences #sleepapneaSubscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Priya has a client she genuinely enjoys working with—the work is solid, the money is good, and the relationship is smooth. The problem? They never pay on time. Not occasionally late. Chronically, reliably, always late. And the cashflow stress it's creating is starting to affect her whole business. Preston and Chanda Coston dig into how to have the hard conversation about payment terms, how to restructure contracts to protect yourself, and why solving this one problem might be the unlock that finally makes your business scalable. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On episode 2, Claire discusses how she first became involved in athletic training, shares her insights into the differences between male and female concussion reporting, and offers a few clinical pearls for clinicians when working with female athletes after concussion.PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalkThank you!Subscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Senior Director of Research at the NFL, Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Director of the Center for Cognitive Neurosurgical Studies and the Co-Director of the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center (VSCC). Dr. Douglas Terry, or Doug, knows a lot about concussions and neuropsychology, and loves research.In part 1, we talk about the differences between amateur and professional athletes, neuropsychology, and the impact of headaches, especially migraines, in brain injury recovery.Stay tuned for part 2.PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalk & @lziaksThank you!#nfl #concussions #tbi #headaches #neuropsychologySubscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of The Good Night Podcast, Amer Rez sits down with Montreal comedian Erik Intrevado at Cafe Eevee for a funny, honest conversation about comedy, dating, driving, and figuring life out a little later than expected.Erik talks about getting his driver's license at 43, how Communauto changed his dating life, and why a four-hour trip to the Granby Zoo somehow became a real date. The conversation also gets into summer seasonal depression, modern dating rules, opening car doors, deleting photos of your exes, and why going to the movies might be one of the worst first date ideas.The episode also dives into Erik's first three years in stand-up comedy, including the grind of doing hundreds of sets, finding his voice on stage, and producing his MTL LOL shows at Burgundy Lion and Peel Pub. Erik opens up about the stress of booking comics, performing for small crowds, and trying to move past safe self-deprecating material into darker, more honest comedy.Whether you're into Montreal comedy, awkward dating stories, late-life milestones, or the reality of building a stand-up career from the ground up, this episode has plenty of laughs, honesty, and weirdly useful life advice.Follow The Good Night Podcast for more conversations with comedians, creators, and interesting people from Montreal and beyond.
Let's revisit an episode from 2022!This week, we have another double feature! Lindsie interviews TikTokker Chronically Breanne about her experience as a victim of adoption fraud. Lindsie then speaks to Iris, a listener of the show, about their parallel lives, unplanned pregnancy, and stepping up to life.Thank you to our sponsors!Brooklyn Bedding: Go to brooklynbedding.com and promo code SOUTHERNTEA for 30% off sitewideCashapp: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/e2o0vzbq #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Jack Archer: Go to JackArcher.com and use promo code GETJACK for 15% off your first orderNutrafol: Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and use code SOUTHERNTEASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send us Fan MailThis is a clinically grounded yet elegantly strategic episode exploring the deeper physiological roots of fatigue, including nutritional deficiencies, gut microbiome imbalance, and blood sugar instability.This episode unpacks how subtle disruptions in digestion, nutrient assimilation, and glucose regulation can quietly drain energy, cloud mental clarity, and disrupt metabolic harmony. With a refined, evidence-informed approach, it highlights foundational strategies to support gut health, stabilize blood sugar, and restore optimal nutrient status for sustained vitality.Designed for listeners seeking a luxurious, intelligent approach to energy restoration, metabolic balance, and whole-body wellness.Support the showDive Deeper On Your Journey:☆ Seeking 1:1 Nutrition Support? Apply to work with Selin here☆ Book your acupuncture session at student clinic (valid until July 2027!)☆ Let's connect on Instagram☆ Read The Painless Period Guide☆ Discover the Goddess Affirmation Colouring Book
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If you feel like you are doing everything “right” but your body still is not improving the way you hoped it would, this episode will help you understand how chronic stress changes the body in ways that can directly interfere with healing and recovery.In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore what happens biologically when the body remains in a prolonged stress response and why healing becomes much harder under those conditions. You'll hear a remarkable case in which a man with stage IV brain cancer experienced an unexpected recovery after major shifts in environment, routine, stress load, and daily structure. From there, we break down the science of how chronic stress affects the nervous system, cortisol rhythms, immune regulation, inflammation, digestion, nutrient absorption, circulation, and cellular energy production.In this episode, you'll understand:Why chronic stress affects far more than your emotional stateHow stress changes the way the body allocates energy and resourcesWhy inflammation, fatigue, and nervous system overload often appear togetherHow chronic stress can interfere with digestion, nutrient absorption, and repairSimple ways to begin creating more biological signals of safety and regulationListen now to understand why stress can become one of the biggest hidden barriers to healing and what helps the body begin shifting out of that state over time.DISCLAIMERThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment or health regimen. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.
Lately, it feels like women are carrying more than ever, mentally, emotionally, hormonally, and neurologically.In this week's conversation, Dr. Mindy sits down with internal medicine physician and brain health expert, Dr. Austin Perlmutter, to talk about what modern life is doing to our brains and why so many people feel overstimulated, foggy, anxious, disconnected, and exhausted.Together, they discuss:Why chronic stress changes on the brainThe impact of ultra-processed foods on mood and cognitionWhy women in midlife are especially vulnerable to burnoutHow nature helps regulate the nervous system in minutesHow inflammation and depression can lead to Alzheimer'sWhy simple habits matter more than most people realizeOne of our favorite parts of this conversation was the reminder that healing doesn't always need to be complicated. Sometimes the most powerful changes are the ones that bring us back to how humans were designed to live in the first place.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Lichen Air: https://lichenair.com/MORE ON DR. AUSTIN PERLMUTTER:Website: https://www.austinperlmutter.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draustinperlmutterYouTube: / @draustinperlmutterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/draustinperlmutter/For more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep342 Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy's newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
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THE SPONSOR: betterhelp.com/aitapod 10% off online therapy (probably also helps prevent divorce!!) Holy macaroni, this is one for the books, folks. I'm joined by a veritable cast and crew. Joe Dillon, divorce mediator, returns with his wife, Cheryl Dillon, divorce coach, certified charmer and better half. The two form Equitable Mediation. Chronically single myself, I had to bring along my good friend, Brogan Kearney, 2x divorcee, and self-identified "rat girl." It's the longest AITA episode EVER. Need I say it? TIMESTAMPS BELOW. Much love and enjoy(0:00) - Banter and Brogan's IRL Divorces(19:52) - Joe ended an engagement(26:58) - Cheryl on choosing someone right, her exes(59:08) - Interview Questions(01:18:49) - Role plays. Danny and Brogan get divorced (with mediation)AITAs BEGIN(01:25:10) - WIBTA for threatening divorce if my wife becomes a surrogate?(01:41:34) - AITA for saying it's my sister's fault her hubby is divorcing her?(01:57:10) - AITA for my reaction to my SIL's divorce settlement?(02:14:50) - AITA for not inviting my friend's wife to my bday dinner?(02:36:57) - AITA for refusing to split alcohol costs at the bachelorette?(02:51:12) - AITA for wearing an eclectic outfit to my friend's dinner party?BEST way to Submit a sitch or comment: https://www.reddit.com/r/AITApod/Email - amitheahole@gmail.com Join Patreon! https://patreon.com/aitapodWhat's on Patreon?- 250+ Bonus eps- NO ADS and accurate timestamps- Complain and comment DIRECTLY to Danny :D TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@aitapodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/aita_pod/
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As I'm away, this Friday I'm bringing a Patreon episode to the main feed. I hope you enjoy!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you've ever reached 4pm and realised you've been running on three sips of water, one coffee, and sheer audacity… this episode is for you. We're unpacking why drinking enough water feels ridiculously hard for some people — even when they know it matters. From “I hate the taste of water” to “I genuinely forget all day,” we cover the real-life reasons people struggle with hydration and the practical strategies that actually help (without turning your life into a full-time hydration schedule).This episode is packed with realistic, low-pressure hydration hacks for busy humans, neurospicy brains, office workers, mums, serial coffee drinkers, and anyone currently surviving on vibes and electrolytes.FIND NAT BELOW:Website - https://nataliekdouglas.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/natalie.k.douglasBook a Free Assessment Call - https://NatalieKDouglas.as.me/?appointmentType=50255874EndoNourish - Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Guide - https://nataliekdouglas.com/endonourish-holistic-endometriosis-adenomyoisis-care-guide/SacredSeeds - Preconception Care Guidehttps://nataliekdouglas.com/preconception-care-guide/PCOS Wellness Guidehttps://nataliekdouglas.com/pcos-holistic-guide/Thyroid Rescue - Self guided programhttps://nataliekdouglas.com/thyroid-rescue/Coming Off The Pill/IUD Holistic Guidehttps://nataliekdouglas.com/coming-off-the-pill-mini-course/PMS/PMDD Natural Solutons Masterclass https://nataliekdouglas.com/pms-pmdd-natural-solutions-masterclass/Restore and Nourish Gut Reset - https://nataliekdouglas.com/restore-nourish-gut-reset/Perimenopause Masterclass -https://nataliekdouglas.com/perimenopause-masterclass-holistic-toolkit/Become a one-to-one clienthttps://nataliekdouglas.com/1-1-naturopathic-nutrition-consultations/FIND AMIE BELOW:Book a Free Assessment Call: https://p.bttr.to/3yBdmu3 Book Yourself In: https://l.bttr.to/ZDxWOWebsite - https://whatthenaturopathsaid.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thatnaturopathJoin the mailing list - https://elysium-clinic-of-natural-medicine.ck.page/69663ce14a PS: yes we are practitioners, but we're not YOUR practitioners - it should go without saying but our episodes are not medical advice.
In episode 76, Alex and Karly introduce Clark aka thesickestpersonyouknow aka chronically the sickest podcast!!! to the pod!! *Cheers*"I am an autistic content creator and podcaster who likes crows, iced coffee and the color pink. "In this episode, Clark talks about being late diagnosed autistic and living with chronic illnesses, functional burnout, and dopamine dressing. Thanks for tuning in!-A+KConnect with Clark:Instagram: @thesickestpersonyouknow Tik Tok: @thesickestpersonyouknow Amazon Storefront: @chronicallythesickestpodSpotify: Chronically The SickestApple Podcasts: Chronically The SickestiHeart Radio: Chronically The SickestAmazon Music: Chronically The SickestGoodPods: Chronically The SickestConnect with us to share your stories, to join the community, or are in need of peer support-Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.comTo be a guest: guest.thespecialinterestpod@gmail.comIG: @thespecialinterestpod Join our Patreon: All tiers get access to monthly zoom events ~ patreon.com/TheSpecialInterestPodcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/vn6RGPdqrTNeed extra support? Contact us about 1:1 coaching!New episodes biweeklyCredit:Music+ Audio:Peter FilippiProduction: Kaitlyn BoschShout out to our awesome team for all their support!
On Epispde 1, host Dr. Allyssa Memmini PhD, LAT, ATC, Assistant Professor, Athletic Training, at the University of New Mexico talks to PhD student and Research Assistant at the University of Virginia, Emily McIndoe.Emily shares her current research interests (influence of the menstrual cycle on women with concussion), discusses key considerations for medical providers working with female patients, as well as highlights a few research studies on how concussions may present differently in women than men.PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalkThank you!Subscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Eleanna Varangis is assistant professor of Movement Science in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan, director of the ATHINA lab, and member of the Faculty Council at the Michigan Concussion Center,How does your brain change over your life and adapt to new environments and circumstances? Eleanna's is examining these questions and to find ways we can live our healthiest lives, no matter age or circumstance. In part 2, we talk about the importance of social support and interaction when recovering from a brain injury, Eleanna talks about the commonality of CTE and Alzheimers, she explains and fMRI machine and what their doing at her ATHINA Lab at the University of Michigan.PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalk & @lziaksThank you!Subscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the second episode this week in our triple header of late breaking clinical trials coverage from Heart Rhythm 2026 in Chicago. Host Christopher C Cheung, MD, MPH, FHRS is joined by Mihail G. Chelu, MD, PhD, FHRS and Derek Chew, MD, MS, FHRS for a conversation in Chicago. The LEAP2 trial, a first-in-human chronic feasibility study presented at Heart Rhythm 2026, evaluated a novel leadless pacemaker designed for conduction system pacing to more closely replicate physiologic cardiac activation. Early results from this small cohort demonstrated high implantation success, reliable device performance, and effective pacing of the heart's native conduction pathways through short-term follow-up. These findings highlight the potential of leadless conduction system pacing as an innovative alternative to traditional pacing strategies, pending further long-term data. Learning Objectives Describe the principles and clinical rationale for conduction system pacing and how it differs from traditional right ventricular pacing. Evaluate early safety and performance outcomes of novel leadless pacemaker systems designed for physiologic pacing. Assess the potential clinical implications and future role of leadless conduction system pacing technologies in patients requiring permanent pacing. Podcast Contributors Christopher C Cheung, MD, MPH, FHRS Mihail G. Chelu, MD, PhD, FHRS Derek Chew, MD, MS, FHRS C. Cheung •Honoraria/Speaking/Teaching/Consulting: Medtronic, Biotronik, Biosense Webster, Abbott M. Chelu •Honoraria/Speaking/Teaching/Consulting: Impulse Dynamics, USA •Research: Abbott, Impulse Dynamics USA, VDI Technologies, PCORI, NIH/NHLBI D. Chew •Research: Canadian Institute of Health Research, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Eleanna Varangis is assistant professor of Movement Science in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan, director of the ATHINA lab, and member of the Faculty Council at the Michigan Concussion Center,How does your brain change over your life and adapt to new environments and circumstances? Eleanna's is examining these questions and to find ways we can live our healthiest lives, no matter age or circumstance. In part 1 of our interview Eleanna talks about the importance of exercise/being active as a very important component of concussion recovery and overall brain health. Please tune in next week as we finish our conversation!PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalk & @lziaksThank you!Subscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ever found yourself unable to make the simplest decision or making impulsive choices you later regret at the end of a long day? You're not lazy—you're depleted. Understanding ADHD strengths and struggles means recognizing that our executive function ADHD capacity is finite—and knowing how to manage it strategically.This episode of ADHD-ish dives into the science and lived reality of ego depletion—the phenomenon where self-control and decision-making get harder the more you use them—and why it hits brains with ADHD so much harder than most people realize.What is Ego Depletion? Ego depletion is the idea that self-control is a limited resource—every tough decision, every time you push through discomfort, you draw down the tank a bit more. And for those of us with ADHD, that tank starts out smaller and empties faster.ADHD brains work harder to stay focused, resist distractions, and mask our real struggles behind a “put-together” exterior. All of that is invisible work—work that drains our resources and directly impacts executive function ADHD capacity.Why Does This Matter for Entrepreneurs?If you run your own business, chances are, you're making choices all day long. Decision fatigue hits fast when your working memory is taxed, and the emotional labor, rejection sensitivity, ambiguity, and hyperfocusing can all leave you running on fumes.And when the tank runs dry? That's when the late-day impulsive emails, knee-jerk “yeses” to bad projects, and pricing compromises hit. It's not poor judgment—it's overdrawn capacity. This is one of the core ADHD strengths and struggles we navigate as entrepreneurs.About the host, Diann Wingert Diann Wingert is a business strategist, coach, serial entrepreneur, former psychotherapist, and passionate thought leader at the intersection of ADHD and entrepreneurship.Through practical neuroscience and accessible storytelling, Diann empowers others to understand their brains, manage their energy, and show compassion to themselves as they navigate the demands of running a business with an ADHD brain.Five Triggers That Drain Your BrainDecision Overload: Every “tiny” business choice eats up self-regulation energy. All those open tabs in your mind have a cost.Emotional Labor: Managing client feelings, financial uncertainties, and the constant hum of ambiguity depletes you, even if “nothing is happening.”Sustained Focus (and Hyperfocus): Even fun, project-based deep work can leave nothing left for anything else once the session's over.Masking: Trying to look “together” when you don't feel it is invisible labor, not covered in most productivity advice.Sleep and Blood Sugar: When you run low in these departments, you start the day with a deficit.Practical Strategies: Refilling the TankKnowledge is useless without practice. Here's what's working for my clients and me:Protect the Peak Window - Notice when focus comes more naturally. Schedule your highest-value and most “expensive” mental work then. Don't let admin or reactive tasks steal your best hours.Ruthless Pre-Decision - I now audit decisions weekly: What can I automate? Which choices can be made in advance? This includes everything from client policies to what I eat for breakfast. I have a breakfast rotation now that saves me about 10 minutes every morning—energy I use elsewhere.Don't Skip the Refueling - Eating on a schedule is non-negotiable. I use an alarm for lunch because, without external cues, I'll work straight through and crash later. Treat meals and breaks with the same gravity you would an important meeting.Schedule Intentional Resets - Real mental breaks matter. Laughter, small pleasures, or even a quick walk create real returns. I log two restorative breaks in my calendar daily—not as a luxury, but as mental maintenance.Prioritize Sleep as a Business Tool - Nothing refills the willpower account like rest. Chronically starting the day depleted only feeds the self-doubt loop. Honoring my natural sleep needs—even if it means leaning into night-owl tendencies strategically—made a profound difference.Resources mentioned in this episode: Roy Baumeister's Model of Ego Depletion Alexis Hope: Using Joy to Fuel Productivity for Neurospicy Entrepreneurs Risa Williams: How Celebrating Tiny Wins Boosts Motivation and Beats Burnout Ready for more? Subscribe to the podcast - Visit my website - Follow me on LinkedIn © 2026 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.
About one-third of Arizona public school students are chronically absent. What does it mean, and how can it be fixed?
Bill Berlin is a flight nurse and serves in the USAF. His daughter is currently battling Leukemia and Bill was kind enough to come on to the podcast to talk about what this journey has taught him about being a health care provider. Listener discretion is advised.
In this episode of The Wrap, Chris Whalen says the private credit unwind is now spreading to consumer credit funds and warns that retirees and pension funds will feel the pain most — while the firms that sold these products face devastating reputational damage. On the Fed, he calls Trump's handling of Powell "truly incredible, almost like he wants to screw it up" and warns Powell could remain Fed Chair for three more years if Trump doesn't back down. He says the Fed is late, oil above $100 is not a monetary problem but a political one, and that if Trump puts Marines in the Persian Gulf it could effectively end his presidency. He's buying gold and silver on the dip and watching the K-shaped economy crack wider.Thank you to our partners at Goldco. Get your free 2026 Gold & Silver Kit at https://goldco.com/thewrapLinks: The Institutional Risk Analyst: https://www.theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com/ Inflated book (2nd edition): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/inflated-r-christopher-whalen/1146303673Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/rcwhalen Website: https://www.rcwhalen.com/ Use the code TheWrap2026 for 25% off your first year of The Institutional Risk Analyst https://www.theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com/plans-pricingTimestamps:0:00 Introduction and welcome 0:52 - Consumer credit 3:16 - Big banks now offering ways to short private credit4:53 - How private equity evolved into private credit — and why quality collapsed 7:25 - "Risk Concealed" — SPE loans, PIK structures and hidden bank exposure 9:26 - How do you know if YOU are exposed? You don't. 11:29 - "We're all exposed" — what bank disclosure actually tells you 13:12 - The opacity problem — loan by loan, you can't see it 13:58 - Will everyday investors feel this? Retirees and pension funds will15:25 - The Fed — rates unchanged, Powell is staying 16:11 - Trump "almost like he wants to screw it up" — the Powell/Warsh debacle 19:06 - Powell could be Fed Chair for three more years — here's why 20:47 - Could Trump have gotten the rate cuts he wanted if he'd handled this differently? 21:50 - If Trump puts Marines in the Persian Gulf "that's the end of his presidency" 23:18 - All roads lead to inflation — and it's not monetary 25:19 - Is the Fed late? "Chronically late for the past 10 years" 26:27 - The K-shaped economy — the bottom half is already in recession27:38 - Luxury hotels booming, economy hotels empty — the data tells the story 29:58 - Inflation and affordability will decide the midterms 30:29 - FHFA rolls back climate insurance rules — mostly a press release31:13 - UWMC/TWO — a cash offer emerged, Whalen says Two Harbors goes to auction 33:43 - Viewer Mail: AGNC and mortgage REITs — what to own for income35:41 - Viewer Mail: Why is gold dropping? Whalen is buying the dip 37:15 - What Whalen is watching next week
The McCullough Report with Dr. Peter McCullough – Doctors Maria Hubmer-Mogg and Peter A. McCullough discuss the sharp rise in chronic childhood conditions, including autism, asthma, and ADHD. They examine possible links to the expanding vaccine schedule, call for greater transparency in safety research, and argue that open scientific debate and parental choice are essential for protecting children's long-term health...
The McCullough Report with Dr. Peter McCullough – Doctors Maria Hubmer-Mogg and Peter A. McCullough discuss the sharp rise in chronic childhood conditions, including autism, asthma, and ADHD. They examine possible links to the expanding vaccine schedule, call for greater transparency in safety research, and argue that open scientific debate and parental choice are essential for protecting children's long-term health...
🧭 REBEL Rundown 🔑Key Points Try the coffee nap! Where you combine caffeine and a 30-minute nap to then have that boost energy and alertness by the time it kicks in.💤 Sleep isn’t optional—it’s crucial for memory, mood regulation, and physical recovery. It is fundamentally different from rest❌ Replacing sleep with caffeine isn’t effective and can have negative health impacts. Make getting enough sleep a priority🌞 Sunlight exposure is important for maintaining circadian rhythms and sleep quality. This applies even if you work as a nocturnist💡 Creating a personalized sleep system enhances quality and consistency. It gives you back control of a schedule that you may feel like is out of your hands.🧩 If you’ve tried these strategies and you’re still struggling, consider true sleep pathology (insomnia, shift work disorder, sleep apnea) and get help—this is not a “be tougher” problem.🩺 Better sleep isn’t just about feeling good; it’s directly tied to error reduction, patient safety, and longevity in EM/ICU careers. Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast. 👀Previously Covered and Related Content: REBEL Core Cast: Sleep HygieneREBEL MIND: Rest Is Not Sleep: The Seven Dimensions of True RecoveryRebellion in EM: Care For Yourself – Sleep HygieneFirst10EM: Some Evidence For Working Night ShiftsREBEL MIND: Dunning Kruger Effect 📝 Introduction Welcome to this episode of REBEL MIND, where MIND stands for Mastering Internal Negativity during Difficulty. Here we sharpen the person behind the practitioner by focusing on things that improve our performance, optimizing team dynamics and the human behavior that embodies the hidden curriculum of medicine. Today we are exploring the imperative topic of rest and why it’s not just about sleeping. The second of a two part series, hosted by Dr. Mark Ramzy with guests Dr. Maureen Aiad and Dr. Amil Badoolah, continue our discussion but this time on the multifaceted nature of sleep, how it serves as medicine and how we can use our tools deliberately to get more of it! Cognitive Question How would your clinical performance, patience with families, and long-term career sustainability change if you treated sleep as a non-negotiable clinical intervention rather than a flexible “nice-to-have”? 💤How is Sleep Different From Rest? 1. Rest reduces load; sleep repairs systemsWe previously talked about the 7 types of rest and you can check that out hereExamples of physical rest include: pausing tasks, stepping away from the monitor, taking a walk, stretching, breathing, journaling, connecting with a colleague. This lightens your cognitive/emotional burden.Sleep is fundamentally different in that it’s an active biologic process that helps:Consolidates memory and learning (yes, including the tough cases from last night).Regulates mood, impulse control, and emotional reactivity.Supports immunity, metabolic health, and cardiovascular function.Repairs tissue, replenishes neurotransmitters, and fine-tunes neural networks.You can have “rested but underslept” days (you took breaks but got 4 hours in bed), and “slept but unrested” days (you got hours, but all junk sleep). Both matter, but they are not interchangeable.2. Sleep architecture vs. “knocking out”True restorative sleep cycles through NREM and REM in predictable patterns.Alcohol, late caffeine, and fragmented nights may help you fall asleep faster but:Suppress REM.Shorten deep sleep.Increase awakenings and light sleep.The result: you technically slept, but your brain didn’t get the “software updates” it needed.Biology isn’t built for your scheduleCircadian rhythms were designed for light-day / dark-night cycles, not:10 pm–7 am ED shifts.24-hour calls.6 nights in a row followed by days.Your body can adapt partially, but not instantly and not perfectly. That’s why:You can feel “jet-lagged” even when you haven’t traveled.Sleep before and after nights feels odd and fragile.Recognizing that “this is biologically unnatural” is key: you’re not weak; you’re fighting physiology. 🏥How This Applies to the Emergency Department or ICU? Performance & safetySleep deprivation:Slows reaction time and increases error rate.Impairs risk assessment and complex decision-making.Drops your frustration tolerance with consultants, families, and staff.In both emergency medicine and critical care, that translates into:Anchoring on the wrong diagnosis.Missing subtle clinical changes.Snapping at a tech, nurse or resident and damaging team culture. Chronic health for chronic shift workLong-term sleep disruption is associated with:Hypertension, diabetes, obesity.Depression, anxiety, burnout.Arrhythmias (e.g., AFib) and increased stroke risk.Possibly increased all-cause mortality.You’re already in a high-stress, high-exposure specialty. Chronically poor sleep amplifies that risk profile and can end a career early—or make you miserable while you’re still in it.Culture of “heroics” vs. healthSkipping sleep to pick up extra shifts, late meetings, or “just one more note” is often praised.We rarely celebrate:The attending who says “no” to a 2 pm meeting post-nights.The resident who defends their blackout-curtains-and-earplugs routine. 🛏️Different Ways to Improve Your Sleep Clarify your “sleep non-negotiables”Decide how many hours you realistically need to function (e.g., 7–9 on off days, realistic blocks on nights).Treat those hours as you would a procedure time—blocked, protected, and respected.Use caffeine like a drug, not a reflexAim for ≤ 2 cups equivalent on most days.Avoid caffeine within 4–6 hours of your planned sleep time (remember: it can hang around up to 12 hours).Consider scheduling caffeine for:Early in the shift for alertness.Strategic “coffee naps” (see below), not late-night chugging.Respect alcohol’s impact on sleepRecognize that even small to moderate doses degrade sleep architecture.Avoid using alcohol as a “sleep aid”—you’ll fall asleep faster but sleep worse.If you do drink, separate it from bedtime and keep it modest.Optimize food and fluid timingHydrate consistently on shift, but taper fluids ~4 hours before bed to reduce nocturnal bathroom trips.Avoid heavy, spicy, or large meals within 2–3 hours of sleep to decrease reflux and discomfort.Plan a light, balanced “pre-sleep” snack if going to bed hungry keeps you awake.Move your body (but not right before bed)Regular exercise improves sleep depth and latency.Try to avoid intense workouts within 2 hours of bedtime.On shift: micro-movement (stairs, brisk walks between pods, quick stretch sessions) can help alertness without wrecking sleep later.Control light exposureMaximize sunlight or bright light after waking (even if that’s 3–4 pm after a night).Minimize bright light and screens before sleep:Dim lights.Use night mode/blue-light filters if you must scroll.For daytime sleep:Use blackout curtains, tinfoil, cardboard, or sleep masks.Yes seriously use tinfoil if you have to, we talk about it on the podcast episode!Aim for “I might be blind” darkness—so dark you can’t see your hand in front of your face.Dial in your sleep environmentCool room temperature (fan or AC if possible).White noise or sound machine to mask household/traffic noise.Earplugs and eye masks as needed.Bed used primarily for sleep (and sex)—not for charting, doom scrolling, or email.Strategic power napsKeep naps ≤ 20–30 minutes to avoid sleep inertia.Prefer early-afternoon or pre-night-shift naps.Coffee nap strategy:Drink a small coffee.Immediately lie down for a 20–30 min nap.Wake up as the caffeine kicks in, combining nap benefit + stimulant.Thoughtful melatonin useRemember melatonin is a hormone, not a vitamin gummy.Lower doses often work as well as (or better than) large OTC doses.Use it intentionally and intermittently, not as a crutch every night.Over-reliance may reduce your own natural production and its effectiveness over time.Build pre-sleep ritualsRepeated, calming habits signal your body it’s time to downshift:Warm shower, gentle stretching, or yoga.Guided breathing or body scan.Brief journaling or “brain dump” of tasks to get them out of your head and onto paper.Protect from pathologic patternsIf despite consistent effort you:Snore heavily, stop breathing, or gasp in sleep.Feel excessively sleepy driving home or at work.Cannot fall asleep or stay asleep for weeks to months.Consider evaluation for sleep apnea, insomnia, or shift-work sleep disorder with your physician or sleep specialist. ⏩Immediate Action Steps for Before/During/After Your Next Shift 1. **Before the Shift**: Plan a 20–90 minute nap before your first night shift (many clinicians find 3–5 hours earlier in the day is ideal).I treat ED and ICU shifts very differently. I always sleep 3-5 hours before my night shifts aiming for the full 5 (sometimes 6 or more) hours for my ED shifts because you always have to be “on”. Depending on the ICU I’m working in, I may have a bit more downtime so 3 to 5 hours is plenty.Set a caffeine plan: decide in advance when your last dose will be (e.g., none after 2–3 am if sleeping at 8–9 am).Tell your household, “This is my sleep block” and agree on a plan for kids, pets, deliveries, etc.On my calendar, I completely block off time called “Pre-call sleep” so no meetings can be scheduled and then put my phone in airplane mode2. **During the Shift** Hydrate early; taper fluids in the last 3–4 hours of your shift Eat something light but adequate; avoid “last-minute” heavy meals right before sign-out.Build in micro-breaks and movement: one or two short walks, a few stretches, even a quick stair run if safe.Get outside or near a window for a few minutes of light exposure if possible.3. **After the Shift**On the way home:Use sunglasses to reduce bright morning light if you’re aiming for sleep soon.Avoid “just checking” email or messages; shift into wind-down mode.At home:Do a brief, calming decompression (shower, light snack, 10–15 minutes of low-stimulation TV or reading).Make your room cold, quiet, and dark (blackout curtains, tinfoil/cardboard, white noise, fan).Put your phone on Do Not Disturb and physically place it away from the bed.On my calendar, I completely block off time called “Post-call sleep” so again no meetings can be scheduled and then I personally don’t just put my phone on Do Not Disturb but rather in airplane mode and WIFI OFF If you can’t sleep after ~20–30 minutes:Get out of bed, do something calming in dim light (breathing, gentle stretching, journaling).Return to bed when sleepy—this trains your brain to associate bed with sleep, not frustration. Conclusion Rest and sleep are both critical—but they’re not interchangeable. Rest helps you step out of the constant “on” of our jobs, while sleep is the biological intervention that restores your ability to show up safely and sustainably. Rest ≠ sleep. Rest reduces load; sleep repairs your brain and body. You need both, on purpose.As EM and ICU clinicians, we’re trying to perform formula-one-level medicine with engines that often only see half their maintenance. You won’t fix shift work. You can build a sleep system that respects your biology, your schedule, and your life at home.That system starts with valuing sleep, then prioritizing it, personalizing it, trusting the process when it’s imperfect, and actively protecting both your routine and your mindset. 🚨 Clinical Bottom Line Sleep is medicine. Shift work is biologically unnatural. Struggling does not mean you’re weak; it means you’re human fighting physiology. Use your tools deliberately. Caffeine, naps, light, food, movement, melatonin, and environment can be leveraged—or can quietly sabotage you. Build and defend a personalized sleep routine. Communicate it, normalize it, and protect it from casual encroachment. You can’t control every trauma, code, or admission—but you can control how seriously you take your own recovery. Your patients, your team, and your future self all benefit when you do. Further Reading Espie CA. The ‘5 principles’ of good sleep health. J Sleep Res. 2022 Jun; PMID: 34676592Solodar, J“Sleep hygiene: Simple practices for better rest.” Harvard Health, 31 January 2025 Link is HereSuni, E.“Mastering Sleep Hygiene: Your Path to Quality Sleep.” Sleep Foundation, 7 July 2025, Link is Here Meet the Authors Mark Ramzy, DO Co-Editor-in-Chief Cardiothoracic Intensivist and EM Attending RWJBH / Rutgers Health, Newark, NJ Maureen Aiad, DO Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, New York Amil Badoolah, DO Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, New York REBEL Core Cast 119.0 – Sleep Hygiene REBEL Core Cast 119.0 – Sleep Hygiene Click here for Direct Download of ... Read More The post REBEL MIND – How to Sleep When the World Says You Can't appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog.
Shot Targets Clogged Arteries Blocked arteries are not the main cause of heart attacks. Unstable plaque driven by oxidation, inflammation, and high insulin is. In this episode, Ben explains the 5 key drivers of arterial damage: Oxidized LDL Endothelial inflammation Low nitric oxide High triglycerides Chronically elevated insulin He shares a simple 60-second vascular support shot designed to: Support nitric oxide Lower insulin spikes Reduce inflammation Protect LDL from oxidation Key ingredients include beetroot or lemon, apple cider vinegar, ginger or turmeric, and high polyphenol fresh pressed olive oil. Small daily habits shape long-term heart health. Precision over panic.
This week, I'm sitting down with Haley Kalil (aka @haleyybaylee), one of the most viral creators. We discuss how she got here from wanting to be a doctor, to Sports Illustrated to that viral apartment tour that changed everything.We get into how one TikTok changed it all. Haley talks about going viral without planning it, being funny on the internet as a woman without getting boxed in as “just hot,” and what it's really like when you're finally one of the girls. We discuss toxic relationships, bad pickers, and living your dream life!This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Go to shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order.Simplify your kids' mealtimes. Go to littlespoon.com/NOTSKINNY30 and enter our code NOTSKINNY30 at checkout to get 30% off your first Little Spoon order.Visit durable.com/notskinny and get started with Durable for free today. When you're ready to publish your website, use code NOTSKINNY for 30% off all plans.Get started today at stitchfix.com/NOTSKINNY to get $20 off your first order when you buy five or more items.Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at bollandbranch.com/notskinny with code NOTSKINNYTo explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/NOTSKINNYProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.