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What if your low energy, stubborn weight gain, brain fog, poor recovery, mood changes, and stalled progress aren't simply signs that you need to work harder—but clues that your thyroid isn't functioning optimally? Dr. Amie Hornaman, author of The Thyroid Fix, joins us to explain why she considers the thyroid the body's "master gland" and why standard thyroid testing may not tell the entire story. They break down TSH, free T3, free T4, reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies; the difference between "normal" and optimal lab results; Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism; and when thyroid hormone replacement may be appropriate. Amie also explains how gluten, over-exercising, chronic under-eating, nutrient deficiencies and aggressive GLP-1 use may affect thyroid health and metabolism. Plus, she explains the importance of iodine, selenium, magnesium, protein and dietary fat, detoxification, and so much more! Follow Amie @dramiehornaman Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – WHOOP: Stop Guessing and Start Measuring 01:38 – Is Your Thyroid the Missing Piece? 03:20 – Why the Thyroid Is Your Body's "Master Gland" 06:12 – The Thyroid Labs You Actually Need 07:18 – Operation Podcast 08:15 – TSH, Free T3, Free T4 & Reverse T3 Explained 10:02 – Testing for Hashimoto's and Thyroid Antibodies 10:54 – "Normal" Labs vs. Optimal Thyroid Function 12:49 – When Thyroid Hormone Replacement Makes Sense 14:27 – Can You Improve Thyroid Function Naturally? 16:27 – Gluten, Hashimoto's & Your Thyroid 19:06 – What Happens If Your Thyroid Is Removed? 21:00 – C15:0 essential fatty acids 22:18 – Wellness Habits That Could Be Hurting Your Thyroid 23:01 – Can Too Much Exercise Damage Thyroid Function? 24:30 – Resistance Training vs. Cardio for Thyroid Health 25:57 – Foods That May Interfere With Thyroid Function 27:13 – Can You Take Too Many Thyroid Supplements? 27:55 – Amie's Foundational Thyroid Supplement Stack 29:38 – The Controversy Around Iodine 31:07 – Fluoride, Chlorine, Bromide & Iodine 33:22 – Thyroid Function, Detox & Sauna 34:58 – Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism 37:28 – Hashimoto's and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease 38:08 – The "Silent Thyroid Killer" 38:20 – GLP-1s, Under-Eating & Thyroid Function 40:53 – Why Eating Less Doesn't Always Mean Losing More 42:04 – Calories vs. Macros for Thyroid Health 43:32 – Protein, Fat, Carbs & Insulin Resistance 45:09 – Rapid Fire: Most Underrated Thyroid Fix 45:18 – Is Calories-In, Calories-Out Broken? 46:13 – The ONE Food Amie Says to Eat Every Day 47:09 – Where to Connect With Dr. Amie Hornaman 47:51 – What Does Ever Forward Mean to Amie? ----- Episode resources: FREE WHOOP activity tracker 15% off Fatty15 C15:0 essential fatty acids 20% off Operation Podcast studios with code EVERFORWARD

She studies why anti-racist professional development in schools so often fails to change how teachers actually treat students — and what works instead. Dr Abby C. Emerson is an assistant professor of Childhood Education at Hunter College, CUNY, where her research spans anti-racist and abolitionist teacher education, restorative justice, and the critique of whiteness in educational spaces. She's been named National Association for Multicultural Education's Critical Teacher of the Year, and this fall she releases her book, From Anti-Racism to Professional Learning for Liberating Schools, with Harvard Education Press. Most schools running anti-racist professional development hit the same wall: teachers learn the theory, reflect on their own bias, update a unit — and the discipline data doesn't move. Dr. Abby C. Emerson studied schools across New York City to find out why, and she found the fix isn't another workshop. It's handing the mic to students.

In this episode of AWAKEN with Nathan, Nathan sits down with Dr. Monisha Bhanote to explore the connection between gut health, the nervous system, emotional healing, and overall well-being.Dr. Bhanote shares practical ways to support the microbiome, the role of breathwork and mindfulness in healing, and her personal journey of recovering from a traumatic brain injury—an experience that ultimately led her toward a deeper purpose of helping others take an active role in their health.CONNECT WITH DR. MONISHA BHANOTE https://www.drbhanote.comhttps://travelawellness.comCONNECT WITH NATHAN CRANE Coaching: https://theawakenprocess.com Website: https://nathancrane.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanCrane Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathancraneofficialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NathanCraneOfficialPage X: https://x.com/nathancrane TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnathancrane#AwakenWithNathan #NathanCrane #DrMonishaBhanote #HolisticHealth #GutHealth #MindBodyConnection

No food on this planet's going to fix your progesterone, and estrogen dominance is not nearly as simple as the word makes it sound.I know, I know. That's a lot to hit you with in one sentence. But I needed to say it before we even got started, because these two things get more misinformation thrown at them than almost anything else in the hormone space.That's exactly why I brought my friend Dr. Heather Rhodes on the podcast this week: she and I both get the same questions over and over in our practices, and we're both so tired of watching women chase quick fixes that were never going to work in the first place. So we sat down and answered your biggest hormone questions, no fluff, no clickbait, just the actual truth about what's going on in your body. We're covering estrogen dominance, progesterone production, the "no time to balance my hormones" excuse, and what actually moves the needle when it comes to feeling good in your body again.Fair warning: we are busting a few myths in this one, including one that might make you side-eye your favorite wellness influencer just a little.Here's what we get into:The mindset trap behind "I don't have time to balance my hormones" and why your brain might be the one keeping you stuckThe blunt truth about whether food alone can raise your progesterone (spoiler, it's more complicated than any reel will tell you)The sneaky reason your labs keep coming back "normal" even though you feel like a completely different person for two weeks a monthFour (maybe five) totally different reasons you could be dealing with estrogen dominance symptoms, and why treating all of them the same way can backfireWhy going back to basics, not adding more supplements or more rules, is usually where the biggest shifts happenA mindset shift Heather shares about what your symptoms are actually trying to tell you, and why hearing it might change how you see your whole cycleLet's start with time, because I think almost every woman I know says some version of "I just don't have time for this." Heather made a point that stuck with me. If your brain is locked onto the belief that you don't have enough time, that is exactly what it's going to keep proving true. And being stretched that thin, having everyone need a piece of you all day long, can literally be part of what's throwing your hormones off to begin with.Here's the part that surprised me though. You're already eating. You're already making food choices every single day. You're probably already moving your body in some way. The work isn't necessarily adding more to your plate; it's getting more intentional about what you're already doing. Heather said something to a client once that I think about constantly: "You didn't need to go back to the basics. You were already doing the basics. You just weren't very good at them yet." Ouch. But also, kind of a relief.Then we got into progesterone, and this is where I need you to sit down for a second. That reel telling you "eat these foods to boost progesterone" is oversimplified; Heather flat out says there are no foods that increase progesterone. None. You could eat three buckets of ashwagandha a day (please don't), and if your nervous system doesn't feel safe, your body still isn't going to prioritize making more of it. Your progesterone being low is a signal, not a supplement deficiency. It could be stress, it could be undereating, it could be your body simply not feeling safe enough to ovulate well. Nutrition matters, don't get me wrong, but it's a piece of a much bigger picture.And can we talk about estrogen dominance for a second? Because I feel like every woman I know has self-diagnosed this one at some point, myself included. Here's the thing that Heather broke down so well. You could have all the classic "high estrogen" symptoms and actually have low estrogen that's just not clearing properly. You could have symptoms because you're not ovulating at all, which means estrogen is the only hormone showing up, even if your levels are technically low. You could be dealing with estrogen mimickers from your environment, your skincare, your food containers, or your job if you work in a salon. There are at least four, maybe five, completely different roots that can all look identical on the surface. That's exactly why grabbing an estrogen blocker off the internet without knowing your actual cause can leave you worse off than when you started.I know this can feel like a lot. Heather made a comment that made me laugh because it's so true: your brain will absolutely convince you that fixing this is going to take way more time and effort than it actually will. But once you know your starting point, the changes are usually smaller and simpler than you think. One of my favorite moments in this episode is when we talk about seeing your symptoms as your body talking to you instead of your body being broken or working against you. That shift alone changes how you show up for yourself every single day.If you've been spinning your wheels trying every protocol on the internet and nothing sticks, this episode will help you understand why and give you a clearer starting point than another list of foods to eat.Press play and let's figure out what your body's actually been trying to tell you this whole time.CONNECT WITH DR. HEATHER:WebsiteIG: @drheatherrhodesNEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:Fix Your Breakfast Secret PodcastNourish Tracker - Discount code: HAPPILYHORMONALBook a FREE Hormone Strategy Call with meGrab your Happily Hormonal Quick Start GuideHormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months.Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)FREE Podcast Training - Simply Nourished CyclesDon't forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too! Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

A child who melts down, shuts down, or resists expectations may not be misbehaving. Their nervous system may simply be overwhelmed.Rebecca Greene welcomes Dr. Niki Elliott, clinical professor and director of the Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity at the University of San Diego, for a powerful conversation about helping neurodiverse and marginalized children thrive.They discuss sensory differences within families, why children may mask all day and unravel at home, and how parents can become an anchored presence rather than escalating alongside their children. Dr. Elliott also explains why children need agency, dignity, and adults who recognize the needs behind their behavior.You Will Learn✓ Why neurodiverse children may melt down after masking all day.✓ How sensory differences can create conflict between parents and children.✓ Why parents must understand their own triggers and nervous systems.✓ How an anchored adult helps a child feel safe and regulate.✓ Why families need an informed and supportive community.Connect With Dr. Niki ElliottVisit https://nikielliott.com to learn more about Dr. Elliott, her programs, and Heart-Centered Connection: 7 Essential Skills for Helping Neurodiverse and Marginalized Children Thrive.Preorder the book through Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Organizations interested in book clubs or bulk purchases can visit https://www.porchlightbooks.com.Listen, follow, and share The Whinypaluza Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whinypaluza-podcast/id1534167756

Your gut lining is thinner than you think — and that single fact may explain your skin issues, hormonal chaos, and stubborn inflammation. Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, known as the Queen of Bone Broth, joins Dr. Axe to walk through the food-based protocols she has used with patients for 30 years to heal the gut, support collagen, and ease menopause symptoms naturally. **In this episode:** - Why bone broth and collagen directly repair the gut lining — and which amino acids (glycine, proline, hydroxyproline) are doing the work - The counterintuitive reason raw vegetables can make gut problems worse, and what to eat instead when your digestion is already compromised - How the HPA axis drives hot flashes and what cortisol management actually looks like in a menopause protocol - Why blood sugar is almost always the upstream problem behind heart risk — and how metabolic flexibility through bone broth fasting addresses the root cause - The case for a “mono diet” during acute gut distress, drawn from Dr. Kellyann's clinical experience and her time studying at a Swiss healing clinic - How spirituality, gratitude, and reducing chronic stress affect cellular healing — and why Dr. Kellyann considers this non-negotiable in practice Uncover what's really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! → ⁠http://mybloodwork.com⁠ Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: ⁠https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast⁠ Manukora Manuka Honey: ⁠https://manukora.com/axe⁠ Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: ⁠   / @drjoshaxe  ⁠

⚠️ LISTENER WARNING This episode contains a raw and detailed conversation about depression, grief, self-hatred, suicidal ideation, access to a firearm, and a specific suicide plan. It also discusses the death of someone by suicide. Some listeners may find this episode difficult or triggering. Listener discretion is strongly advised. If you or someone you know is struggling in the United States, call or text 988 or connect through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Conversations are confidential, and support is available anytime, day or night. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. (988 Lifeline)

Send us Fan MailWhat if money isn't really the thing holding you back?Dr Joe Vitale—bestselling author and star in movies Zero Limits and The Secret, and one of the world's leading teachers on money, abundance and spirituality —reveals what may be blocking your best money life. And how to change that.He shares four levels of consciousness when it comes to our beliefs around MONEY as described in The Awakened Millionaire, with examples of how he moved beyond homelessness, despair and victimhood to empowerment, surrender and eventually awakening (which he says is only given by grace).A powerful story he shares concerns how a PENCIL moved him from deep bitter despair to gratitude and eventual empowerment.The kind of "money story" a new book Tap into Your Best Money Life is curating for publication with Best Life Publishing. Joe is writing the Foreword.

In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Dr. Nicki Monti joins Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor to share how childhood trauma, addiction, and the search for self-love shaped both her life and her decades of helping others heal. An experienced therapist, author, and speaker, she draws on both professional expertise and personal experience to challenge the stories that keep people stuck. Drawing from more than four decades of sobriety, Dr. Nicki explores core wounds, emotional defenses, authenticity, and self-worth. She also reflects on caring for her late husband, working with public figures, and why healing begins by replacing old survival stories with the truth. In this episode, we discuss: What inspired Dr. Nicki to use her own life story instead of hiding behind professional credentials Why sobriety marked the beginning of emotional healing rather than the end of addiction How core wounds formed in childhood shape self-worth and lifelong beliefs Why emotional defenses can protect people while quietly preventing genuine connection The process of replacing old beliefs with personal responsibility and lasting emotional change Lessons from working with celebrities and why healing follows the same principles for everyone How projection shapes the way people judge themselves and others ABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Nicki J. Monti is a licensed marriage, family, and child psychotherapist, author, speaker, and podcast host known for her no-nonsense approach to lasting change. Combining clinical expertise with lived experience, she helps people move beyond limiting stories through compassion, humor, and practical insight. She is the author of The Divine Traumedy of Nikki Joy: A True Grime Tale and the Stuck in the Story No More series, and shares her work through books, podcasts, media appearances, and educational programs. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: (Book) The Divine Traumedy of Nikki Joy: A True Grime Tale – https://stucknomore.com/the-divine-traumedy-of-nicki-joy/ (Book) Stuck in the Story No More – https://stucknomore.com/books/ (Video) Dr. Nicki Monti TEDx Talk – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihollwRf9tU (Reference) Margaret Cho (referenced in the discussion about Dr. Nicki's first book) – https://margaretcho.com/ CONNECT WITH DR. NICKI: Website: https://stucknomore.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dr-Nicki-J-Monti/179364015418429 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DrNicki Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user15974785 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnickimonti/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnickimonti/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drnickimonti ABOUT GET OBSESSED Website: www.getobsessedpodcast.com Be a Guest! http://www.getobsessedguest.com Reach Out To Us! hello@getobsessedmedia.com The Get Obsessed podcast is dedicated to exploring the passions, mindsets, and habits that drive high performers. We believe that what you obsess over defines your future. LISTEN, RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE - Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best Life - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is an enlarged prostate simply an unavoidable part of getting older—or could it be a warning sign that something deeper is happening in the body?In Episode 148 of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley sits down with Dr. Lisbeth Roy, DO, founder of Doctors Studio and creator of the ProstaGen™ Method, for a wide-ranging discussion about prostate health, BPH, chronic prostatitis, urinary symptoms, hidden infections, gut health, inflammation, immune function, nutrition, and regenerative medicine.Dr. Roy challenges the common assumption that prostate problems should automatically be dismissed as “just aging.” Instead, she encourages men to look at the prostate as part of a larger system that may be influenced by metabolic dysfunction, chronic inflammation, oral and gut health, hormonal balance, immune function, and infection.In this episode, Dr. Roy explains why prostate size alone may not explain a man's symptoms, why conventional urine cultures may miss certain microorganisms, how next-generation sequencing can detect microbial DNA, and why biofilms may make chronic infections more difficult to identify and address.Dr. Haley and Dr. Roy also discuss food quality, gut permeability, environmental exposures, conventional medications such as Flomax and finasteride, prostate procedures, PSA testing, MRI, prostate exams, and when younger men should start paying attention to prostate symptoms.IN THIS EPISODE:• Why Dr. Roy does not consider an enlarged prostate to be simply a normal consequence of aging• BPH, chronic prostatitis, urinary frequency, and nighttime urination• Why prostate size and prostate function are not necessarily the same thing• PSA testing, prostate exams, MRI, and the importance of gathering multiple data points• The limitations of conventional urine cultures in some chronic prostate cases• Next-generation sequencing and detecting bacterial or fungal DNA• Biofilms and their possible role in persistent prostate infections• The connection Dr. Roy sees between the gut, oral health, and the prostate• How gut bacteria or oral bacteria may reach other areas of the body• Chronic inflammation, immune function, and metabolic dysfunction• Whole-food nutrition and why the quality of food matters• Grass-fed meat, free-range eggs, organic produce, and traditionally prepared foods• Flomax, finasteride, TURP, laser procedures, and other approaches to managing prostate symptoms• Why symptom relief and addressing underlying causes are not necessarily the same thing• Dr. Roy's ProstaGen™ Method• When men in their 20s, 30s, and beyond should pay attention to prostate symptoms• What a prostate assessment at Doctors Studio may involve• Dr. Roy's personal family experience that dramatically influenced the way she practices medicine• Her book Regenerating Sexual Potential and upcoming work focused on prostate health and wellnessABOUT DR. LISBETH ROY, DODr. Lisbeth W. Roy is an osteopathic physician, founder and CEO of Doctors Studio, and creator of the ProstaGen™ Method.Her work focuses on functional, regenerative, sexual, and men's health medicine, with particular attention to prostate dysfunction, chronic prostatitis, BPH, erectile dysfunction, metabolic health, inflammation, hormonal balance, and longevity.Dr. Roy is also the author of Regenerating Sexual Potential: Revolutionary Treatment Solutions for Sexual Dysfunction Using Platelet-Rich Plasma.RESOURCES FROM DR. LISBETH ROYDoctors Studio: https://doctorsstudio.com/Prostate information and assessment: https://askdrroy.com/Doctors Studio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorsStudioBocaRatonWATCH THE VIDEO VERSIONYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL08fn4VfqkFULL SHOW NOTES, RESOURCES & TRANSCRIPThttps://drhaley.com/prostate-health-root-causes-lisbeth-roy/CONNECT WITH DR. MICHAEL HALEYThe Dr. Haley Show: https://drhaley.com/Haley Nutrition: https://haleynutrition.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aloe1aloeveragelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhaleynutrition/X: https://x.com/aloe1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haleynutrition/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haley-nutrition/LISTENER SPECIAL - Listeners of The Dr. Haley Show can hear the current Haley Nutrition coupon code inside the podcast and use it on qualifying purchases at HaleyNutrition.com.IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERThis podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Dr. Roy discusses her clinical experience, professional opinions, and approaches used in her practice. Some of the diagnostic concepts, therapies, and interpretations discussed are emerging, debated, or may not represent established medical consensus.Do not delay appropriate medical evaluation for urinary symptoms, prostate problems, elevated PSA, suspected infection, or possible prostate cancer. Decisions regarding testing, medications, procedures, or treatment should be made in consultation with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.If you enjoyed this episode, please follow The Dr. Haley Show on your favorite podcast platform and share this conversation with someone who may benefit from hearing it.

Dr. John DeGarmo lost his firstborn daughter at birth. It was a devastating moment that fueled the rest of his life - a life devoted to caring for children in the foster care system. John is the director and founder of the Foster Care Institute and the author of 13 books. He and his wife have been foster parents to more than 60 children, providing a loving household for kids who have suffered greatly amid a variety of troubled or toxic homes. John talks about the deep joy it brings by giving foster kids the gift of love and kindness. The end goal of foster care, he says, is not adoption, but reunification. However, foster care can lead to adoption in some cases, as it did for himself and his wife three times over! Between mental health problems among youth and the many kids who are struggling in horrific home environments, the next mission field for Christians may be as close as the kids next door. TAKEAWAYS There are more than 120,000 foster kids up for adoption in the U.S. John says fostering is the most rewarding but the most difficult thing he's ever done If you can't foster, you can get involved by donating items and clothing to kids in need, connecting with a local school, or mentoring children The local church should have programs to help foster kids - there is a huge need for this

This episode is sponsored by Super Patch: https://bit.ly/misuperpatch Apply for Muscle Intelligence Coaching: https://muscleintelligence.com/apply You cleaned up your diet, cut the carbs, and your LDL went up. Your doctor circled it in red and reached for a statin. Dr. Anthony Jay spent five years doing heart disease research full time at Boston University Medical School — running autopsies, removing plaque from human arteries, publishing on oxidized LDL — and for most of that time he was a statin guy himself. His mentor took them and bragged about it. His textbooks put the men who invented them on a pedestal. Then he kept looking at what was actually inside the plaque, and at what the endpoint studies actually measured, and he changed his mind. He is the author of Estrogeneration and the new book Sugar Beat, and he runs a DNA consulting practice doing four consults a day. In this conversation he walks through the 28,000-person study that ranks insulin resistance more than five times higher than LDL as a risk for an early heart attack, explains what LDL is actually built to do in the body, and traces the fifty-year sequence in which the target moved from total cholesterol to LDL to particle number to particle size to ApoB — each time, he argues, right as a new drug became available. He lays out the mechanism he believes builds plaque in the first place, why your heart is designed to run on fat and what happens when you train it on sugar instead, and which markers he thinks are actually damaging the artery wall while nobody tests for them. Ben pushes back the whole way, with his own father and with a client whose LDL sits above 800. If your labs came back red and nobody explained what was actually measured, start here. KEY TAKEAWAYS The risk factor that outranked LDL by more than four to one in a 28,000-person study of real heart attacks, not blood markers What LDL is actually for, and why getting healthier can raise it by design The $40 scan he ran on himself that told him more than twenty years of cholesterol readings ever did Why he argues that lowering the number can leave you with more arterial calcification rather than less The genetic quirk he has never discussed publicly that makes olive oil and avocado a real problem for a surprising number of people CONNECT WITH DR. JAY Website – https://www.ajconsultingcompany.com DNA Analysis & Consults – https://www.ajconsultingcompany.com/dna.html YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/anthonyjaycast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/anthonygjay Book – Sugar Beat: How Sugar, Not Cholesterol, Destroys Your Arteries Book – Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile

Does it matter whether your eating disorder therapist has personally recovered from anorexia or bulimia? In this solo episode of Dr. Marianne-Land, I explore that question from two perspectives: as an eating disorder therapist and as someone who spent about 25 years navigating anorexia, binge eating, orthorexia, bulimia, compulsive exercise, and the long road to recovery. Lived experience does not replace professional training, and professional training does not require lived experience. Both forms of knowledge have value. In this episode, I share how my personal recovery has shaped my clinical work and why that perspective can be especially meaningful for autistic people, ADHDers, AuDHDers, and other neurodivergent adults recovering from anorexia and bulimia. What You'll Learn You'll hear five lessons that have transformed the way I understand eating disorder recovery. We discuss why what appears to be resistance is often nervous system overwhelm, how to tell the difference between neurodivergent traits and eating disorder symptoms, why shame rarely creates lasting recovery, how safety supports sustainable healing, and why recovery ultimately becomes about building a meaningful life instead of simply eliminating symptoms. Why Neurodivergent People Often Need a Different Recovery Conversation Traditional eating disorder treatment does not always account for sensory processing differences, executive functioning challenges, autistic burnout, ADHD, interoceptive differences, or the ways trauma and neurodivergence can intersect with anorexia and bulimia. In this episode, I explain why understanding your nervous system can make recovery feel more compassionate, more realistic, and more sustainable. Rather than forcing yourself to fit a rigid recovery model, you can begin building an approach that respects both your neurodivergence and your recovery goals. Who This Episode Is For This episode is for adults recovering from anorexia nervosa, atypical anorexia, bulimia nervosa, chronic eating disorders, or long-term restrictive eating. It's also for autistic adults, ADHDers, AuDHD adults, highly sensitive people, therapists, dietitians, parents, caregivers, and anyone who wants a deeper understanding of neurodivergent-affirming eating disorder treatment. Mentioned in This Episode If you want to learn more about sensory processing, autonomy, nervous system regulation, and neurodivergent-affirming approaches to eating, check out my ARFID and Selective Eating Course. Although the course focuses on ARFID, many of the concepts also apply to neurodivergent people recovering from anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders. Related Episodes Harm Reduction for Eating Disorders: How Lived Experience Shapes Recovery, Support, & Long-Term Healing on Apple & Spotify. Lived Experience of ARFID in Autistics & ADHDers: Sensory Survival & Misunderstandings With Dr. Panicha McGuire, LMFT, RPT on Apple & Spotify. Unmasking in Eating Disorder Recovery: What Neurodivergent People Need to Know About Safety & Healing via Apple & Spotify. Connect With Dr. Marianne Miller If you're looking for eating disorder therapy in California or Washington, D.C., or eating disorder coaching from anywhere in the world, I'd love to help. I specialize in anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, binge eating disorder, autism, ADHD, AuDHD, and neurodivergent-affirming eating disorder treatment. Visit www.drmariannemiller.com to learn more about working with me, explore my ARFID course, and listen to more episodes of Dr. Marianne-Land. If you found this episode helpful, please follow the podcast, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify, and share it with someone who could benefit from hearing that recovery does not have to look the same for everyone.

She shut down. Walked out of the room. And you spent the next three days replaying the one sentence that did it. That right there is a trigger talking to a trigger. And it's exactly what my guest today spends her career untangling. Tressa Yonekawa holds a graduate degree in cognitive neuroscience for communication. Twenty five years in, she's used it with corporate leaders, celebrity clients, and couples who feel more like roommates than lovers. We get into her own near drowning at four years old, the voice she heard underwater that redirected her entire life, and how her father's war trauma and a chaotic childhood taught her to read the patterns hiding underneath a fight. Here's what you'll walk away with. The exact phrase that stops a fight before it starts ("I have a story that...") Why "we're not having sex anymore" is almost never actually about sex Her four layer Trust Pyramid: presence, emotional safety, curiosity, then trust The one question most couples have never asked each other, and what happens when they finally do How she navigated her own divorce with grace instead of a courtroom fight Gorgeous, if you have ever gone quiet mid conversation because you didn't have the words, this one is for you. Watch the full conversation now and tell me in the comments which tool you're trying first. And if you're ready to take your health, relationships, and vitality to the next level, join me at my upcoming Vitality Event! Learn more and reserve your spot here: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/f-vitality-experience  Key Timestamps  00:00 — Meet Tressa and her background in cognitive neuroscience 04:00 — The near drowning at four and the voice underwater 10:00 — How childhood patterns show up in adult relationships 16:00 — The "I have a story that..." tool for defusing triggers  22:00 — Why sexless marriages are rarely about sex 28:00 — The Trust Pyramid explained 36:00 — Her own divorce and the elegant exit 42:00 — First steps for a woman feeling discontent in her relationship 48:00 — Where to find Tressa and how to send in your questions Memorable Quotes "What looks like anger is almost always fear based." — Tressa Yonekawa "Talking to somebody else's trigger creates harm." — Tressa Yonekawa "There's always hope, healing, and a body you love to live in." — Dr. Anna Cabeca   Connect With Guest  Website: https://tressayonekawa.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tressa.yonekawa/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TressaYonekawa   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tressayonekawa   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tressayonekawa/    Connect With Dr. Anna  Website: Dranna.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlfrienddoctor 

How motherhood changes your closest friendships, with Dr. Anne WelshYou're crushing it at work, you're showing up for your kids, and you're trying… really trying… to also be a good friend. But the pursuit of excelling in all three keeps leaving you depleted and falling short across the board. And that picture of the village you keep seeing everywhere? The tight-knit crew of women who are all magically available and deeply connected? It might be setting you up to discount the support you already have.In this episode, Danielle sits down with clinical psychologist and executive coach Dr. Anne Welsh, author of the forthcoming book Ambitious Mother, to talk about what happens when ambition, motherhood, and friendship all compete for the same woman's energy. They dig into the difference between healthy and unhealthy striving, why ambition works better as a web than a ladder, what most women get wrong about the village, and how to maintain friendships with child-free women when everyone feels underwater. Dr. Anne also shares what she sees ambitious women ignoring that costs them the most: their own wants.

Two women. Both champions in the midlife women's health space. Both celebrating their 25th wedding anniversaries in the same summer. And both deeply committed to changing the conversation around intimacy, pleasure, and connection in midlife.In this episode Gabriella sits in the interviewee seat again, joining Dr. Tina Sogocio, physician and menopause educator, for an Instagram Live conversation about what it actually takes to keep love alive through one of the most destabilizing transitions a woman can go through. This is a conversation between two midlife women comparing notes — on long marriages, on the changes menopause brings to intimacy and identity, on what couples who come out stronger actually do differently, and on why this generation of women has an opportunity their mothers never did.Warm, honest, and full of practical wisdom from both sides of the exam room, this episode will leave you feeling seen, informed, and a little more hopeful about what is possible in love and intimacy in this season of life.Are you ready to awaken your sensuality and feel more empowered in your body? Access the FREE Pleasure Upgrade Bundle at https://www.pleasureinthepause.com/gift.Dr. Tina Sogocio is a physician, menopause educator, and advocate focused on helping women better understand and navigate the hormonal transitions of midlife. Through both her clinical care and public education work, she supports women during perimenopause, menopause, and the years that follow. In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Sogocio speaks and leads community conversations that bring clear, compassionate insight to women's health and midlife well-being. Highlights from our discussion include:Why menopause pulls the Band-Aid off and makes couples vulnerable in ways they were not prepared forHow couples who come out stronger approach change with curiosity rather than going quietWhy feeling seen and heard by a partner is the foundation of intimacy and the best foreplay there isThe difference between therapy and coaching and why both play a vital role in midlife healingHow the nervous system river metaphor explains why so many women cannot find their way back to pleasure, joy, and connectionWhy doctors have to do better at asking directly about intimate health and what women can do when they do notWhy this generation of women is redefining what love, intimacy, and pleasure look like in the second half of life Dr. Tina said something near the end of our conversation that I keep coming back to. It is not a one and done. We are constantly evolving. And the post-menopausal years are not a winding down. They are an invitation to live into. Our generation of women has an opportunity our mothers never had — to redefine who we are becoming and how we want to live, love, and feel in this season of life. That is not a small thing. That is everything.If this episode resonated, subscribe to Pleasure in the Pause and share it with a woman or a couple in your life who needs this conversation. And if you want to go deeper into this work, you will find all of Gabriela's coaching resources at pleasureinthepause.com.If you're seeking to reclaim your pleasure and vitality, join Gabriella at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pleasureinthepause.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for this enlightening journey into the heart of female pleasure and empowerment.CONNECT WITH DR. TINA SOGOCIO:https://www.mocimerced.com/https://www.instagram.com/the.drtinahttps://www.youtube.com/@the.drtinahttps://www.facebook.com/mociwellnessCONNECT WITH GABRIELLA ESPINOSA:InstagramLinkedInWork with Gabriella! Episode 114 — Intimate Wellness with Sally Mueller and WomanessEpisode 110 — How Co-Regulation Deepens IntimacyFull episodes on YouTube.The information shared on Pleasure in the Pause is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Pleasure in the Pause.

How do you transform high-stress event planning into a joyful, seamless experience? Vishal Joshi joins the podcast to explore wedding and event orchestration, scaling Joy from an initial demo project into a platform serving over 50 million people across 150 countries.In this episode of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'M DOING, host Dr. Abhay Dandekar sits down with Joy co-founder and CEO Vishal Joshi to discuss the intersection of design, software engineering, and human emotion. Vishal shares his journey from a modest background in India to building Microsoft Azure, before leaving corporate life to solve the chaotic experience of planning life's biggest celebrations. Instead of treating event tech as a cold utility, Vishal describes Joy's mission using "Amy's wedding" as the compass — leveraging technology to reduce friction while preserving deep human connection.We talk about rising from modest roots, turning chaotic friction into clean software, building for deep human emotion, and how AI is changing the startup playbook—from customer feedback to product strategy. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, product strategist, student, or tech enthusiast, this conversation is packed with grounded wisdom and actionable takeaways.--------------------------CHAPTERS:00:00 - Introductions 01:46 - Welcome Vishal Joshi, Co-Founder & CEO of Joy03:38 - Guest list diplomacy & solving wedding drama with tech04:59 - The founding ethos of Joy: Planning for "Amy's Wedding"07:37 - Cultural dynamics & handling 10x event complexity12:34 - Modest beginnings, hard work, and unlearning corporate norms14:03 - Sponsor Break: Travelopod & Lotus Lane Coffee18:21 - AI vs. human emotion in event planning20:15 - Introducing the world's first AI event planner23:29 - Expanding beyond weddings: Birthdays, corporate retreats & dissertations26:08 - Seismic shifts in wedding trends: Digital save-the-dates & cash registries31:46 - Cultivating empathy & lessons in long-term relationships35:36 - Outro & where to find Joy--------------------------

Most people are taught to focus on cholesterol when they think about heart disease.But what if cholesterol is only one small part of the story?In this episode of The Inflammation Code Podcast, Dr. Shivani Gupta sits down with Dr. Philip C. Ovadia, a board-certified heart surgeon, founder of Ovadia Heart Health, host of The Stay Off My Operating Table Podcast, and author of Stay Off My Kitchen Table. After performing thousands of heart surgeries and reversing his own metabolic dysfunction, Dr. Ovadia now focuses on helping people prevent the very conditions that lead them to the operating table.Together, they discuss what really drives heart disease risk, including insulin resistance, inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, nutrient absorption, gut health, and the importance of imaging like coronary artery calcium scans.In this conversation, you'll learn:• Why heart disease can begin decades before symptoms appear• Why cholesterol alone is not enough to predict heart disease risk• How insulin resistance and inflammation contribute to cardiovascular disease• Why women's heart risk rises rapidly after menopause• What a coronary artery calcium scan can reveal• Why nutrient density and bioavailability matter for metabolic health• How elimination diets may help identify foods that drive inflammationThis episode is for anyone who wants to understand heart disease prevention before it becomes urgent.RESOURCES MENTIONEDThe Inflammation Codehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=trueFusionary Formulas SupplementsUse code CODE15 for 15% off your first orderhttps://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast7-Day Inflammation Detox Challengehttps://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/CONNECT WITH DR. PHILIP OVADIAInstagram: @ifixheartsBook: Stay Off My Kitchen Table (July 28, 2026)Website: stayoffmykitchentable.comCONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANIInstagram: @dr.shivaniguptaWebsite: https://shivanigupta.com/Podcast: The Inflammation Code on Spotify & Apple PodcastsIf this resonated with you, share it with someone who's still being told to just watch their cholesterol, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.

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Dr. Debra Kouda is the founder and CEO of Hello West Africa, bringing the first fully English-language, professionally guided immersive travel experience to Kabolé, Benin. A former Peace Corps volunteer and homeschooling mother of three, she married a Beninese man, became a dual citizen, and spent two decades building a life across two continents.Her doctoral research validated that transformative learning can occur without physical travel when experiences are intentionally designed, work that became the Transformational Learning Arc, the framework now shaping Hello West Africa's tours and her consulting practice with travel professionals designing for transformation instead of hoping for it.CONNECT WITH DR. KOUDAGet the guide, Transformative Travel Can Be Designed. Here Is How.: https://thekoudacompany.com/store/p/transformative-travel-can-be-designed-here-is-howFollow Between Here and Benin on Substack: https://debrakouda.substack.com/---Get my 30-Day Travel Coach Content Challenge Cheatsheet:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/offers/XkZqHzGm/checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about the Travel Coach Course for Travel Advisors:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/certified-travel-coach-course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ready to join us in the Travel Coach Certification Program?Learn more about TCCP here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/the-travel-coach-program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Beginner's Guide to Travel Coaching:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/main-email-series-and-workbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We'd love to see you in our free Facebook Group:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/928430197344106⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have questions about the Travel Coach Certification Program? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send Sahara a DM on Instagram over at @travelcoachnetwork.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Work with the Muscle Intelligence Team: https://muscleintelligence.com/apply Most men who suspect their testosterone is low get a blood test, get told the number is normal, and get sent home still exhausted, still soft in the middle, still wondering what happened to the guy they used to be. Dr. Abraham Morgentaler has spent thirty-five years proving that those men are not imagining it. He is a urologist on the Harvard Medical School faculty, the physician who overturned the belief that testosterone causes prostate cancer, and the author of Testosterone for Life and The Truth About Men and Sex. He was treating low testosterone before almost anyone in American medicine was willing to touch it. In this conversation he explains why the number your doctor is reading may be the wrong one, why symptoms track a completely different measurement, and how a single 1941 paper convinced medicine to withhold testosterone from men for five decades. He also takes apart the estrogen panic driving most TRT protocols today, explains why he refuses to make overweight men earn treatment by losing weight first, and traces exactly where the story about testosterone and heart attacks came from. If you have ever been told your labs look fine, this is the episode that explains what was actually measured. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why two men with identical total testosterone can have completely different symptoms, and which number separates them The reason 98% of your circulating testosterone may not be doing anything for you What he found when he surveyed 25 laboratories about their definition of "normal," and why the answer should worry you Why blocking estrogen on testosterone therapy can cost you the exact result you started therapy to get The reason he treats out-of-shape men before asking them to lose a pound, and why 95% of his colleagues disagree CONNECT WITH DR. ABRAHAM MORGENTALER Website – https://t4leducation.com X – https://x.com/DrMorgentaler Book – The Truth About Men and Sex Book – Testosterone for Life

Ever catch yourself weighing yourself before you'll take a picture with your own kids, or quietly promising you'll "just" lose a few pounds before you let yourself feel good? If any of that sounds familiar, this episode is going to feel like a long exhale. I sat down with Carrie Lupoli, a behavior specialist turned nutrition and mindset expert, and we went deep into why so many of us, and so many of our daughters, carry a belief that our worth is tied to how we look. Carrie calls it "the corset," and once you see it, you can't unsee it.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why "calories in, calories out" is one of the most damaging myths in nutrition, and what actually drives lasting change in your body.How Carrie's own daughters taught her, at ages five and six, that she was modeling diet culture without ever saying the word "calories."The real reason 90% of diets and weight loss strategies fail, and why chasing weight loss instead of health gets you neither.A simple, sustainable approach to blood sugar balance (PFC3: protein, fat, and carb together every three hours) that works for adults and kids alike.Why a five-minute "morning time" practice built around gratitude, learning, and time blocking can be the difference between a regulated day and a reactive one.About Carrie Lupoli: Carrie Lupoli spent 30 years as a behavior specialist working in schools, with parents, educators, and even corporations before turning that expertise toward nutrition and self-worth. After watching her own daughters absorb diet culture from her without her ever intending it, she went on a deep dive that led her to blood sugar science, behavior change, and ultimately her book, From Corset to Crown. She now works with tens of thousands of women through her practice and team of coaches.Key Insights: Carrie's biggest reframe is that the diet, weight loss, and food industries aren't designed for your best interest, they're designed to keep you coming back. That's why nearly every nutritional certification is built on deprivation and caloric restriction, even though nothing in the body thrives in a deficit. Her approach, PFC3, is built on eating protein, fat, and carbohydrates together every three hours to stabilize blood sugar, which she calls the body's love language.We also talked about identity versus goals. Carrie's philosophy is that you'll always be "a person trying to lose weight" until you start living as the healthiest version of yourself and let the results follow, rather than chasing a number that was never really the point. And we connected this directly back to oral health, using the "put your own oxygen mask on first" idea to talk about why moms who won't floss for themselves need to understand what they're transmitting to their kids.Connect With Carrie Lupoli: Instagram: @carrie_lupoli (https://www.instagram.com/carrie_lupoli/) Website: https://www.carrielupoli.com/links Book: From Corset to Crown (available for pre-order, releasing October, includes a free ebook and 10-episode private podcast masterclass for pre-orders)Connect With Dr. Carver on IG

Most people wait until the pain goes away to start living again. Dr. Sean Pastuch says that's backwards — and that the pain was never the real problem.Sean is a chiropractor, the founder of Active Life, and the author of Live More. Hurt Less. He's spent 20 years getting people out of chronic pain without asking them to shrink their lives — from Olympians and CrossFit Games champions to people who couldn't make it up a flight of stairs without running out of breath. In this episode he breaks down why more than 20% of Americans live with chronic aches and pains, why "eat less, move more, don't do it if it hurts" is the worst advice you'll ever get, and the three identities that have to line up before anything actually changes.WHAT WE GET INTO:• Why compromise — not pain — is the real disease• The small, reasonable decisions that quietly shrink your life• Why nothing actually changes between age 39 and 40• The three identities you have to align for change• Setting floors instead of goals (and why five minutes counts)• What 20 years of clinical work taught him about "excuses"CONNECT WITH DR. SEAN PASTUCH:Book: Live More. Hurt Less.: The Practical Guide to Overcoming Chronic Pain and Living an Active Life - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6T3RXPFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drseanpastuchWebsite: https://drseanpastuch.com

Most people think building wealth starts with money. Dr. Deija James proves it starts with a decision.After losing the grandfather who had always been her family's source of security, Deija realized she had to become her own safety net. While working full-time, she began preparing taxes for family and friends—and earned approximately $50,000 during her first year doing it part-time.That success gave her the confidence to leave her job and build something bigger.In this episode of Inside the Vault with Ash Cash, Dr. Deija James explains how she went from pursuing nursing to building a multimillion-dollar tax company with more than 20 franchise locations—all before turning 30.She breaks down the systems, automation, delegation, mentorship, legal protection, and money-management principles that helped her turn a seasonal service into a year-round business.You'll learn:• How she made $50K preparing taxes part-time• Why she quit her job before tax season• How she built a multimillion-dollar company in her twenties• How tax professionals make money year-round• Why entrepreneurs need systems and automation• How franchising provides a proven blueprint• Why strong contracts protect your business• How to manage money before it arrives• Why ads fail without the right foundation• How to scale from six to seven figures• What she would do if she lost everything

If you've ever taken turmeric and felt nothing, this episode explains exactly why. Dr. Shivani Gupta, whose PhD dissertation was on turmeric bioavailability, walks through the science of curcumin absorption, the safety issue almost nobody talks about (lead contamination, even in organic turmeric), and what a properly formulated curcumin supplement actually needs to include.She also shares the story that started it all: her grandmother's nightly turmeric milk ritual, and the years of unexplained health struggles that sent her looking for answers modern medicine couldn't give her.What This Conversation Reveals:The difference between turmeric as food and curcumin as a therapeutic compoundWhy fat (like eggs, avocado, or olive oil) meaningfully improves curcumin absorptionWhy some turmeric has been recalled for lead contamination, and what to look for insteadWhere turmeric fits into the GLP-1 and blood sugar conversation, without overpromisingHow declining estrogen in perimenopause raises inflammatory sensitivity, and why that matters for joint pain, brain fog, and moodWhy the benefits of curcumin build over months, not days, and why that's actually the pointRESOURCES MENTIONEDThe Inflammation Codehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/140199699X?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=trueFusionary Formulas SupplementsUse code CODE15 for 15% off your first orderhttps://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast7-Day Inflammation Detox Challengehttps://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/Work with Dr. Shivani / Free Discovery Callhttps://shivanigupta.com/CONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANIInstagram: @dr.shivaniguptaWebsite: https://shivanigupta.com/

What if the key to reducing chronic pain, improving mobility, sleeping better, and even slowing the effects of aging has been hiding in plain sight? In this fascinating episode of The Girlfriend Doctor Podcast, Dr. Anna Cabeca welcomes back naturopathic physician and quantum biology expert Dr. Catherine Clinton, author of Optimize, for a deep dive into one of the body's most overlooked healing systems: fascia. Together, they explore why fascia has been called the body's "Cinderella organ"—overworked, underappreciated, and essential for healthy movement, energy production, nervous system regulation, and longevity. Dr. Clinton explains how chronic stress, trauma, inflammation, hydration, mitochondrial function, and even our thoughts influence this remarkable connective tissue network. Dr. Anna also shares her personal journey through PTSD, insomnia, heart coherence, equine therapy, and a profound experience with dry fasting that transformed her understanding of the body's electrical nature and healing potential. You'll discover practical ways to support your fascia and nervous system through movement, light exposure, hydration, gratitude, circadian rhythms, and simple daily habits that help your body shift from survival mode into true healing. Whether you're dealing with frozen shoulder, stiff joints, chronic inflammation, autoimmune challenges, burnout, or simply want to optimize your health as you age, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on the future of medicine—one that begins by helping the body feel safe enough to heal.   Key Timestamps 00:00 – Why frozen shoulder, joint pain and stiffness may be connected to fascia 04:45 – Trauma, chronic stress, inflammation and the nervous system 11:50 – Heart coherence, gratitude and retraining the brain for healing 18:10 – Can the body truly heal if it doesn't feel safe? 23:20 – Dr. Anna's equine therapy experience and what horses reveal about our nervous system 31:10 – What fascia really is—and why it's far more than connective tissue 39:30 – Piezoelectricity: how fascia generates the body's electrical energy 49:15 – Why hydration, mitochondria and movement keep fascia healthy 58:30 – Structured water, minerals and optimizing cellular hydration 1:09:20 – Daily habits for optimizing energy, longevity and healing through quantum biology 1:17:30 – Final takeaways: reconnecting with nature, joy and the body's innate healing intelligence   Memorable Quotes Dr. Catherine Clinton: "Trauma really is defined by anything the system can't handle. It's not the event—it's what overwhelms the system." Dr. Catherine Clinton: "The body needs to feel safe before it can shift into rest, repair, and healing." Dr. Catherine Clinton: "Pain, inflammation, and disease can be viewed as a loss of electrical charge within the body." Dr. Catherine Clinton: "Movement hydrates fascia. When fascia is hydrated, it glides, communicates, and generates electrical energy more effectively." Dr. Catherine Clinton: "Each relationship we build with nature is an invitation back to safety, resilience, and healing." Dr. Anna Cabeca: "Healing is so much bigger than chasing symptoms." Dr. Anna Cabeca: "Your energy doesn't lie. You may think you're holding it together, but your body tells the truth." Dr. Anna Cabeca: "If it brings you joy, you're on the right track." Dr. Anna Cabeca: "Investing in your physical health is investing in your physical wealth." Dr. Anna Cabeca: "Don't be overwhelmed. Just choose one next right step toward healing." Resources Mentioned:

Longer life is changing what people over 50 expect from medicine, themselves, and the decades ahead. In this encore episode, Dr. Michael Roizen argues that aging is increasingly shaped by informed choices, while the current culture surrounding longevity struggles to separate useful evidence from expensive fads.Roizen examines the science behind epigenetic switches, protein cycling, metformin, stem cells, cardiovascular risk, and balance. The conversation offers a practical framework for evaluating new claims, protecting physical and cognitive function, and asking better questions before adopting a new treatment or supplement.Join Us at the 2026 Super Age Games! Visit games.superage.com to learn more.Special Thanks to Our SponsorsTrue Nutrition: Stop settling for what's on the shelf and build the protein blend that fits your lifestyle at truenutrition.com/AGEIST and use code AGEIST for 20% off your first custom blend.LMNT Electrolytes: Try the all-new Lemonade Iced Tea! Our #1 electrolytes for optimal hydration. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase by using our link here. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend.Timeline Nutrition: Our favorite supplement for cell support and mitochondrial function. Listeners can now get 20% off their first Timeline purchase by using the code “AGEIST” at checkout at TimelineNutrition.com/ageist.Key Moments“You're a better genetic engineer for you than anyone else who went to Caltech or MIT.”"Stressing the muscle not only repairs the muscle, but it turns on a gene that produces a small protein, which gets to the brain and makes the brain bigger. That's why physical activity, we think, is so good for memory.""Can we make a hundred year old person a 40 year old person? In other words, can we extend the period of life between when you're most productive, your 40s to 60s, to being between 40 and 90? And that's where a lot of the aging mechanism research is going."Connect With Dr. RoizenCleveland Clinic InstagramLinkedInXFacebookBook: The Great Age RebootConnect with AGEISTNewsletterInstagramWebsiteLinkedInClick Here for the full interview transcript.Say hi to the AGEIST team!

Send us Fan Mail You can have “good habits” on paper and still feel wrong in your body. That gap is what we get into with Dr Matthew Campbell, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Our Primal 5, built for people who are tired of adding more wellness tasks and want to feel genuinely well again. We talk about a pattern Matt sees constantly in clinical work: people show up with real stress, anxiety, and hard life situations, but they are also depleted. When your basics are missing, you lose capacity, and even the best mindset tools or therapy insights become harder to use. From there, we unpack the Primal 5 pillars sleep, sunlight, movement, meaningful connection, and consumption (both physical nutrition and what you take in mentally). The focus is simple and evidence-aligned: your body was built for these inputs, yet modern life makes them easy to neglect. You will hear why sunlight and outdoor time are often underestimated, what low-grade deficiency looks like in everyday life (fatigue, irritability, overwhelm), and how a realistic five-week self-care approach can help you assess where you are and improve without chasing perfection. We also name an important boundary: basics are foundational, not a cure-all, and if you are consistent and still not getting results, it may be time to seek professional help. If this gave you a clearer starting point, subscribe, share it with someone who is “doing everything right,” and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. CONNECT WITH DR. MATTHEW CAMPBELL: Website (approach, newsletter, and book link): OurPrimal5.com Book: Our Primal 5: The Simple 5-Week Guide to Self-Care, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble Clinical practice: campbellps.com YouEx Get 50% off the first 6 months of YouEx.ai! Wake up ltd Self Mental Healthcare/Stress Relief Practices - Buddha way, backed by science | Code: healthymind Extraordinary People LLC All free so we can get to know each other! Emotional Musings Offer: Mention this ad listing & receive $15 off your 1st session | Code: Healthy mind/Healthy life Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?

Type 2 diabetes may be the diagnosis—but what if it is also a symptom of deeper problems affecting the body?In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley speaks with Dr. Jade Guerra about the functional medicine approach to Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's disease, autoimmune conditions, environmental toxins, nutrition, sleep, and chronic illness.Dr. Guerra is both a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Family Nurse Practitioner with nearly 35 years of experience. Instead of applying the same treatment plan to every patient, she investigates the individual metabolic, hormonal, digestive, environmental, and lifestyle factors that may be interfering with that person's health.She explains why a diagnosis often develops years—or even decades—before it is discovered and why simply controlling a laboratory number may not address the underlying cause.DR. JADE GUERRA'S RESOURCESWebsite and Free Masterclasses:https://jadeguerra.com/The End of Type 2 Diabetes NOW! Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/321420510744852/Unbroken: Women Overcoming Low Thyroid Symptoms:https://www.facebook.com/groups/743871260049166/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drjadeguerra/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@drjadeguerraTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@drjadeguerraX:https://x.com/jadeguerrarealCOMPLETE EPISODE PAGEFind the video, resources, key takeaways, timestamps, and full transcript at:https://drhaley.com/type-2-diabetes-root-causes-jade-guerra/IN THIS EPISODEDr. Guerra and Dr. Haley discuss:• Why Type 2 diabetes may be a symptom of deeper metabolic dysfunction• The difference between managing symptoms and investigating root causes• Why Type 2 diabetes may sometimes be placed into remission through appropriate nutrition, lifestyle changes, and professional care• How insulin resistance and blood sugar problems can develop years before diagnosis• Why environmental toxins may contribute to inflammation, hormonal disruption, autoimmune disease, and poor metabolic health• The relationship between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroid disease• Why testing only thyroid-stimulating hormone, or TSH, may provide an incomplete picture• How the thyroid depends upon the liver, digestive system, brain, adrenal glands, and overall metabolic health• Testing for mold, metals, pesticides, and other environmental toxins• Why aggressive detoxification programs can create problems when the body's elimination pathways are not working properly• How functional blood chemistry may be used to create an individualized health plan• Why the same diet, supplements, or treatment strategy will not work for everyone• The importance of protein, vegetables, healthy fats, hydration, electrolytes, movement, and sleep• Practical ways to make better food choices before hunger takes control• The limitations of short medical appointments and insurance-directed healthcare• The difference between a laboratory value being “normal” and being optimal• How thoughts, words, meditation, gratitude, and mindset may influence behavior and long-term healthABOUT DR. JADE GUERRADr. Jade Guerra, FNP, APRN, DC, DABCO, has nearly 35 years of experience helping people improve their health through natural and integrative approaches.She is both a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Family Nurse Practitioner, with advanced education in functional medicine, blood chemistry, brain neurotransmitters, and thyroid health.Her work focuses on identifying factors that may contribute to Type 2 diabetes, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's disease, autoimmune conditions, and other chronic health problems. She helps patients explore appropriate changes involving nutrition, targeted supplementation, lifestyle, laboratory testing, and their environment.EPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:00 A patient is told she is no longer diabetic00:23 Welcome to The Dr. Haley Show00:51 Introducing Dr. Jade Guerra02:10 Free diabetes and thyroid masterclasses03:53 Can Type 2 diabetes be reversed?05:27 The functional medicine pioneers who influenced Dr. Guerra06:36 Taking responsibility for your own health10:35 Functional medicine versus mainstream medicine13:37 Symptom relief, medications, and health messaging17:23 Finding root causes before symptoms develop18:14 Environmental chemicals and chronic illness21:12 Thyroid disease, Hashimoto's, and childhood diabetes23:18 The markers in a complete thyroid evaluation25:19 Connections between the thyroid, gut, liver, and brain26:06 Testing for mold, metals, and environmental toxins27:26 Supporting the body's detoxification pathways29:49 The risks of unsupervised cleanses31:14 Personalized testing, nutrition, and supplements33:37 How Dr. Guerra discovered functional medicine36:35 Protein, meal planning, hydration, and sleep38:40 Sleep temperature, grounding, and electrolytes42:22 Better restaurant choices and emergency snacks45:31 Dr. Guerra's diabetes and thyroid support communities47:39 Short appointments and insurance limitations50:21 “Normal” versus optimal laboratory ranges51:22 The power of words, mindset, and meditation58:09 Where to connect with Dr. Guerra58:54 Closing thoughtsJULY 2026 LISTENER SPECIALListeners can receive $20 off a purchase of $200 or more at Haley Nutrition through July 31, 2026. The coupon code is announced during the podcast.Shop at:https://haleynutrition.com/CONNECT WITH DR. MICHAEL HALEYThe Dr. Haley Show: https://drhaley.com/Haley Nutrition: https://haleynutrition.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aloe1aloeveragelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhaleynutrition/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haleynutrition/X: https://x.com/aloe1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haley-nutrition/MEDICAL DISCLAIMERThis podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and should not replace personal medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.Individual health circumstances and outcomes vary. Do not discontinue, reduce, or change prescription medication without first consulting the licensed healthcare professional responsible for your care.ABOUT THE DR. HALEY SHOWThe Dr. Haley Show explores natural health, functional medicine, nutrition, personal transformation, and unconventional ideas that challenge listeners to think differently about their health.Subscribe through your favorite podcast platform so you do not miss future conversations.

Dr. Heather and I just did something we've never done on this podcast before. Can two hormone practitioners actually guess a client's gut test results just from her symptoms alone?That's the game we played on this week's episode, and honestly, neither of us knew if we'd end up looking brilliant or completely humbled. We took a real client case, someone newer to us who we barely knew yet, and we called our shots on her labs before opening a single result: just her age, her symptoms, and a peek at how she eats.Then we pulled up her actual GI-MAP and Full Monty panel live and found out exactly how close we got.It's part detective game, part science breakdown, part two friends arguing over bacteria names we can barely pronounce. We nerded out for almost forty minutes on one test, and it's one of my favorite episodes we've ever recorded.Here's what we get into:Why a client eating clean, whole foods can still be bloated, exhausted, and moody for a full week before her periodThe gut bacteria and mood connection that had Heather and me both going Wait, say that againWhat a low SigA marker can tell you about immune function, gut lining, and even fertilityWhy a history of constipation is one of the first things we flag before we even look at a testHow H. pylori and low stomach acid quietly sabotage digestion without you ever knowing it's happeningWhether our predictions actually matched her real results, or if one of us had to eat some serious wordsIf you've ever sat there staring at labs that say normal while your body is screaming otherwise, I made this one for you. Normal doesn't mean thriving. It just means you landed somewhere inside a range built for the general population, not built for you.This client's story is honestly so relatable it's almost funny. She's doing everything "right." Four eggs, good fats, whole foods, eating at home most nights. And she's still dealing with a full week of PMS symptoms before her period even shows up. Low energy. Irritability. Some days that dip into sadness she can't explain. If you've been there, wondering why doing all the right things isn't fixing how you feel, this episode walks through the actual why behind it.What made this one so fun (and honestly a little vulnerable for both of us) is that Heather and I had to commit to our guesses out loud before we had any idea if we were right. She'd say something like "I think Morganella is going to be high" and I'm sitting there going, nothing crazy, and then we just had to wait and see who got humbled first. Turns out guessing is a lot easier when your name isn't on the test.We talk through her gut bacteria levels, what butyrate actually does for your mood (it's more connected to how you feel emotionally than people realize), and how low good bacteria can quietly wear down your gut lining without a single obvious symptom pointing you there. We also break down beta-glucuronidase, which sounds intimidating but is really just the marker that tells you whether your body is clearing estrogen properly or pulling it back in for a rerun nobody asked for.Then there's the SigA conversation, which might be my favorite part of the whole episode. That one marker says so much about whether your immune system has any fight left in it, and it matters even more if you're trying to conceive. We really go there.What I love most about this episode is the reminder that you don't have to have sixteen different problems to explain why you feel off. A lot of the time it really is one or two things: bile flow, mineral depletion, a gut lining that needs some love, quietly running the whole show behind the scenes. Once you can actually see what's happening, the fix is usually a lot less complicated than you'd expect.So if you've been staring at your own "normal" results, feeling confused about why your body doesn't feel normal at all, or if you just want to sit in on two practitioners guessing, bickering a little, and geeking out over gut bacteria in real time, hit play.Guess along with us. See if your gut instinct beats ours.CONNECT WITH DR. HEATHER:WebsiteIG: @drheatherrhodesNEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:Fix Your Breakfast Secret PodcastNourish Tracker - Discount code: HAPPILYHORMONALBook a FREE Hormone Strategy Call with meGrab your Happily Hormonal Quick Start GuideHormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months.Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)Don't forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too! Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

Send us Fan Mail Wellness has become a full-time job: track your macros, buy the supplements, watch the HRV, follow the protocol, repeat. Yet a lot of us feel more anxious about our health than ever. We wanted to name what's happening and say the “rebellious” thing out loud: health is simple, and we're the ones making it complicated. We talk with Dr. Arnon Krongrad, a physician who has seen medicine in its simplest form and in its most system-driven form. From early bedside care to today's world of guidelines, incentives, and marketing, we unpack how third parties and conflicts of interest can pull attention away from what actually helps patients. Skepticism matters, but we also get practical about what comes next: finding people you can trust, and defining trust as competence plus integrity. Then we get into the fundamentals of functional health. We challenge the idea that supplements are the foundation, reframe nutrition around real food instead of labels, and question diet ideology that turns eating into a badge. One of the biggest takeaways is the distinction between cosmetics and function and the power of setting a personal goal you can measure. Build toward physical function, cognitive function, and emotional function, and the “requirements” get refreshingly clear: food, gravity, and a pillow. If you're tired of being sold a new version of health every week, listen, share this with a friend who feels overwhelmed, and leave a review to help more people find it. What's one piece of health advice you're ready to let go of? Connect With Dr. Arnon Krongrad Community: Ezz — a knowledge-sharing health community founded by Dr. Krongrad X (Twitter): @ArnonKrongrad Immunology Diagnostics 30% off of IMBXX. Code: Healthymind Get the test, insurance covers. Towards Wellness Coaching Offer: 25% off | Code: POD2026. Available internationally in paperback and eBook formats. The Rooted Co-op 50% off the Nervous System Work: Be the Change Course! | Code: POD50 The Kloaked Signal Select for pre-order discount 10% | Code: podfans10 Avita Yoga Free Avita Yoga class and exclusive interview with Jeff: Know Your Constitution AEtherbal Offer: 20% off | Code: Tryfor20 H2Biohacker Offer: $200 for Healthy Mind, Healthy Life Listeners | Code: avik Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?

You're not broken. Your light environment is. If you're waking up at 3 AM and staring at the ceiling for hours, struggling with menopause insomnia, or feeling exhausted despite getting "enough" sleep, this episode reveals the missing piece almost nobody is talking about. Dr. Anna sits down with Dr. Catherine Clinton—licensed naturopathic physician, educator, author of Optimize, and Founder of the Quantum Biology Health Institute—to explore the emerging science of quantum biology and how light, circadian rhythms, mitochondria, and your environment influence sleep, hormones, metabolism, and healthy aging. After overcoming Lyme disease and two autoimmune conditions, Dr. Clinton has spent nearly two decades helping people restore health by working with their biology instead of fighting it. In this conversation, you'll discover: Why progesterone declines by up to 75% between ages 35 and 50, and why that makes sleep so much harder The surprising reason so many women wake up between 2–4 AM Why checking your phone first thing in the morning spikes cortisol and sabotages your sleep that night How just 5 minutes of natural morning sunlight can reset your circadian rhythm, improve mood, support hormone balance, and boost metabolism The simple evening routine—including lighting, temperature, magnesium, tart cherry, and more—that prepares your brain for deep, restorative sleep Why your skin responds to light too, and what that means for your bedroom environment Before you reach for another supplement, peptide, or sleep aid, learn why optimizing your light environment may be the foundation your body has been missing all along. Stay tuned for Part 2, where Dr. Anna and Dr. Catherine dive into fascia, vagus nerve health, trauma, and the body's remarkable ability to heal. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with the woman in your life who's also awake at 3 AM wondering why she can't sleep.     Key Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome and why sleep is the #1 complaint in Dr. Anna's community 02:30 — What is quantum biology, and why modern medicine is just catching up to it 05:00 — Progesterone's 75% decline from 35–50 and its direct link to anxiety and insomnia 08:30 — The science of waking at 2–4am and why it's so common in perimenopause 11:00 — Morning light exposure: why grabbing your phone first thing spikes cortisol 15:00 — The 7-day sunrise challenge and what happened when Dr. Anna's community tried it 20:00 — Making light exposure realistic (you don't need bare feet on grass every day) 27:00 — Evening light: salt lamps, blue light blockers, and the "campfire effect" on melatonin 30:00 — The evening supplement stack: tart cherry, magnesium L-threonate with glycinate 33:00 — Bedroom environment: temperature, blackout curtains, EMFs, and lux thresholds 38:00 — Does light on skin (not just eyes) disrupt sleep, even with an eye mask on? 42:00 — Closing thoughts and what's coming in Part 2 (fascia, vagus nerve, trauma)   Memorable Quotes "You're not broken. Your light environment is." "A good night's sleep starts with a good morning routine." — Dr. Anna Cabeca "LED light is like processed food. Natural sunlight is whole nutrition for your cells." — Dr. Catherine Clinton "You can't out-supplement an unhealthy lifestyle or toxic environment." — Dr. Catherine Clinton "There's only so many lasers, supplements, hormones, and peptides we can take. We have to get the foundations right." — Dr. Anna Cabeca "Healing happens when we work with our biology—not against it." — Dr. Catherine Clinton     Resources Mentioned:

Your bloodwork can come back “normal” while cortisol, nutrient deficiencies, gut dysfunction and hidden immune triggers continue driving exhaustion, weight-loss resistance and hormonal decline. Dr. Stephen Cabral joins Dr. Josh Axe to explain why treating an isolated diagnosis may fail when the real problem is an interconnected biological pattern that standard testing never uncovered. Uncover what's really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  http://mybloodwork.com Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Caraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1

Despite receiving treatment for Hashimoto's disease, do you still experience fatigue, brain fog, hair loss, or iron deficiency? Autoimmune gastritis could be the missing component. In this episode, Dr. Anshul Gupta explores the hidden connection between Hashimoto's thyroiditis and autoimmune gastritis (thyrogastric syndrome), a condition that can silently affect nutrient absorption, vitamin B12 levels, iron status, and overall thyroid health.Learn the warning signs of autoimmune gastritis; the tests you should ask for, including anti-parietal cell antibodies, intrinsic factor antibodies, ferritin, and B12 levels; and discover evidence-based strategies to support gut and immune health.#Hashimotos #AutoimmuneGastritis #ThyroidHealth #VitaminB12 #IronDeficiency #GutHealth #Hypothyroidism #FunctionalMedicine #DrAnshulGupta

Send us Fan Mail Parenting stress isn't a quirky side effect of raising kids. It's layered, exhausting, and often made worse by the quiet belief that you should naturally know what to do. We sit down with Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and creator of the Better Behavior Blueprint, to name what so many parents feel but rarely say out loud and to replace guilt with practical, psychology-backed skills.  We unpack why parenting works best when you treat it like any other learnable skill, not a test of your worth. Dr. Lindsay Emmerson walks us through the 5Cs framework: Communication, Consistency, Choices, Checkpoints, and Consequences, with a powerful “check yourself” practice that brings the focus back to the parent's nervous system. You'll hear concrete examples like using unconditional positive regard to correct behaviour without criticising a child's personality, tightening choices for younger kids to prevent overwhelm, and building consistent routines that reduce daily friction around mornings, meals, and bedtime.  We also talk about what doesn't help: collecting endless parenting tips that work once and then disappear. A single trusted system, practised over time, can rebuild confidence, lower parental burnout, and create the calmer home you're aiming for. If you've been trying to outwork exhaustion, this conversation offers a different path: support, structure, and real-life tools.  Subscribe for more grounded mental health and parenting conversations, share this with a parent who needs a reset, and leave a review so more families can find the show. What part of the 5Cs do you want to practise first? Connect With Dr. Lindsay Emmerson: Website: drlindsayemmerson.com Workshop: drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Instagram: instagram.com/drlindsayemmerson TikTok: tiktok.com/@drlindsayemmerson Facebook: facebook.com/drlindsayemmerson Podcast: Parenting With Psychology Couples Tantra Programme Unlock Deeper Connection and Intimate Pleasure in Your Relationship. Friending, Inc Offer: 15% off our coffee as stated above | Code: Podcast10 Find friends in real-life in a verified Vegout Voyage Offer: 15% off all personalized Armchair Iceland merch | Code: ICELANDGEAR15 Extraordinary People LLC All free so we can get to know each other! Emotional Musings Offer: Mention this ad listing & receive $15 off your 1st session | Code: Healthy mind/Healthy life The Kloaked Signal Select for pre-order discount 10% | Code: podfans10 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?

What would happen if your daily walk became a practice for energy, balance, breath, and a clearer mind? In this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement, Steven Sashen speaks with Dr. Jacques MoraMarco, Co-Founder of the International Sun Tai Chi Association, and Dr. Yun Kim, Founder of Emperor's Wellness, who share the movement principles behind their book, Walking Your Way to Vitality. They introduce six walking practices that integrate natural movement with breathwork, mindful awareness, Tai Chi, Qigong, balance training, and traditional walking techniques. Together, they explain how to start with simple, accessible practices and build a regular walking routine that feels more focused, energizing, and enjoyable.  Key Takeaways: → Walking can become more intentional when you add breath, posture, awareness, and attention to your body's movement. → The widely cited 10,000-step target was a marketing concept, so a sustainable daily movement goal matters more than chasing a single universal number. → Mindful walking invites you to shift your attention away from past regrets and future worries and toward your breath, feet, and surroundings. → Mindfulness is not about forcing thoughts to disappear; it is about gently bringing attention back to the present when the mind wanders. → Tai Chi-inspired animal walks can offer accessible ways to improve balance, weight shifting, posture, and fall-prevention skills. Dr. Jacques MoraMarco, a doctor of traditional East Asian medicine, has been a licensed acupuncturist since 1977 and took the first acupuncture licensing examination in California. He apprenticed with See Han Kim, a renowned teacher of traditional East Asian medicine who trained in a monastic setting. He completed his postgraduate work at the École d'Acupuncture in Paris. From 1994 to 2004, he studied Sun tai chi with Sun Shurong in Beijing, China, and is a fourth-generation lineage holder of Sun tai chi. He is a cofounder of the International Sun Tai Chi Association. Dr. MoraMarco is dean emeritus at the former Emperor's College of Traditional East Asian   Dr. Yun Kim is the founder of Emperor's Wellness, a traditional East Asian medicine doctor, a fifth-generation Sun tai chi lineage student, and a mindful meditation practitioner for the past twenty years. A licensed acupuncturist in California, she completed her doctoral clinical rotation at the VA Greater Los Angeles Health System's PTSD clinic and maintains an acupuncture practice in Los Angeles. She earned her Doctor of Education from the University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education. Connect With Dr. MoraMarco and Dr. Kim:Website: https://www.suntaichi.com/ https://www.emperors.edu/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmperorsCollege X: https://www.facebook.com/EmperorsCollege Connect with Steven:Xero Shoes: https://xeroshoes.com/  Join the MOVEMENT Movement: https://jointhemovementmovement.com/  X: https://x.com/XeroShoes  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xeroshoes/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xeroshoes 

How does the story of the ancient Nephilim - the children of fallen angels and human women - intersect with the modern-day Federal Reserve? According to retired clinical psychologist, Dr. Laura Sanger, the “Nephilim Agenda” is thousands of years in the making. She is the author of The Roots of the Federal Reserve: Tracing the Nephilim from Noah to the U.S. Dollar, and she has done her due diligence when it comes to researching the Nephilim bloodlines and how it has spread worldwide. Tracing this history from the very beginning of Genesis and into the modern age, Dr. Sanger says her journey to write about the Nephilim and the hidden agenda of modern debt enslavement was directed by God. She also emphasizes the importance of training our children to do spiritual warfare in a world that has catastrophically fallen to Satan. TAKEAWAYS Spiritual warfare must be modeled for our children in our everyday lives Some of the bloodlines that Laura has followed include the line of Esau and the Edomites Satan was the original ‘worship leader'; he was literally designed as the most beautiful and powerful of all the angels Laura has traced some of these ancient bloodlines all the way to the architects of the U.S. Federal Reserve system

Have you ever found yourself in a meeting, searching for a word that used to come effortlessly, or suddenly losing your train of thought in front of a room full of people? Have you quietly wondered whether you are losing your edge, your confidence, or your ambition — without ever connecting it to what is actually happening in your body?Menopause does not wait until our careers wind down. It arrives right in the middle of them, when women are leading teams, growing businesses, mentoring others, and stepping into some of the most influential years of their professional lives. And yet it remains one of the most underaddressed issues in both medicine and the workplace.In this episode of Pleasure in the Pause, Gabriela sits down with Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas, board-certified OBGYN, integrative women's health expert, and author of The Menopause Myth, for a wide-ranging and deeply honest conversation about what menopause is actually doing to women at work, what it is costing companies and the broader economy, and why Dr. Arianna refuses to frame this transition as a decline. She calls it an evolution. And once you hear why, you will too.Are you ready to awaken your sensuality and feel more empowered in your body? Access the FREE Pleasure Upgrade Bundle at https://www.pleasureinthepause.com/gift.Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas is a board-certified OBGYN, integrative women's health expert, nationally recognized speaker, and author of The Menopause Myth: What Your Mother, Doctor, and Friends Never Told You About Life After 35. She is the founder of Tula Wellness and Aesthetics in Tucson, Arizona, and host of the Stay Juicy podcast. After her own perimenopause awakening led her to leave traditional medicine and build an integrative practice focused on the whole woman, she became one of the leading voices helping employers understand that menopause is not just a women's health issue. It is a workplace issue. In this episode, we discuss:Why even a trained OBGYN missed her own perimenopause — and what that tells us about the gap in menopause educationThe real cost of untreated menopause in the workplace: $1.8 billion lost annually in productivity and $26.6 billion in overall healthcare costsHow brain fog, ADHD-like symptoms, and loss of executive function show up for high-achieving women at the peak of their careersWhy Black and Latina women are disproportionately impacted economically by the menopause transitionWhat employers can do right now to support women through this transition and stop draining institutional knowledge from the workforceWhy Dr. Arianna calls menopause an evolution rather than a decline, and what that reframe changes for women in midlife Dr. Arianna's advice for women listening right now is simple and radical at the same time. Err on the side of doing too much for yourself. Because even then, you will probably not be close to what you actually deserve.Menopause is not the end of your most productive, purposeful, and powerful years. For so many women it is where they finally begin. If this episode gave you language for something you have been living without words for, please share it with someone who needs it too.If you're seeking to reclaim your pleasure and vitality, join Gabriella at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pleasureinthepause.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for this enlightening journey into the heart of female pleasure and empowerment.CONNECT WITH DR. ARIANNA :Dr. Arianna's websiteBook a consultation at Tula Wellness & AestheticsPurchase her book on AmazonPodcast on Spotify and Apple and Youtube (available on all major platforms)Follow her on socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠CONNECT WITH GABRIELLA ESPINOSA:InstagramLinkedInWork with Gabriella! Full episodes on YouTube.The information shared on Pleasure in the Pause is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Pleasure in the Pause.

Send us Fan Mail We have been trained to see aging as irreversible, but nature keeps offering counterexamples if we are willing to look closely. That is where this conversation starts: with the immortal jellyfish, a tiny ocean creature known for a startling regenerative reset when it is stressed, injured, or nearing the end of its life cycle. We sit down with  Dr. Adam Suzman, a homeopathic doctor and co-founder of Immortal Wellness, to unpack what that biology might mean for human aging, healing, and energy. He explains why he sees aging as a major upstream cause of disease, how he thinks about “messages” that guide cellular behavior, and how his work moves from observation to application through a peptide approach, topical products, and systemic support. We also talk through the kinds of changes people report, from shifts in vitality and motivation to visible markers like nail and hair growth, plus examples involving immune support and eye floaters. Then we widen the lens. Dr Suzman argues that longevity is not just supplements, diet, and exercise, but also the emotional residue we carry: unfinished relationships, trauma loops, and stress patterns that act like brakes on the body's regenerative capacity. We explore skepticism, measurement challenges, lifestyle realities, and why a “one thing fixes everything” promise misses how individual recovery actually works. If you want a thoughtful, provocative take on regenerative biology, holistic health, and the mental and emotional side of healthy aging, hit play. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more curious listeners can find these conversations. Connect With Dr. Adam Suzman: Website (South Africa): beyondmedicine.co.za Website (worldwide shipping): immortalwellness.net Immunology Diagnostics 30% off of IMBXX. Code: Healthymind Get the test, insurance covers. Towards Wellness Coaching Offer: 25% off | Code: POD2026. Available internationally in paperback and eBook formats. AEtherbal Offer: 20% off | Code: Tryfor20 H2Biohacker Offer: $200 for Healthy Mind, Healthy Life Listeners | Code: avik Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?

Most of us have been told, at some point or another, to just be happy. Just let it go. Just choose joy. And if you've tried that and found it completely unhelpful, you are in very good company. Dr. Peggy DeLong is back on the podcast for her third visit, and what she shares in this episode about how to increase your capacity for happiness is not what most people are teaching. It's not about ignoring what's hard. It's not about thinking positively until the feeling kicks in. And it has nothing to do with luck or your current circumstances. Peggy discovered the power of gratitude while sitting by her fiancé's side as he was dying from an aggressive cancer. She was 26. She didn't push the grief away. She felt it — and that turned out to be the beginning of everything she now teaches. If you've ever been told to just cheer up and wanted to throw something, this one is for you.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why pushing emotional pain aside actually makes it harder to access real happiness — and what to do instead How your capacity for joy is in direct proportion to your capacity to feel pain What collective effervescence is and why it matters more than we think How human connection with complete strangers predicts happiness just as much as our closest relationships What the three Ps — present, pleasure, and purpose — have to do with breaking the high-achieving cycle Peggy's four Ps for building positive mental health: prioritize, plan, practice, prosper   DR. PEGGY'S FREE GIFTS FOR GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® LISTENERS Free: The Grateful Day — a Five Day Challenge with simple practices to build gratitude into daily life. Grab it here: https://drpeggydelong.com/thegratefulday/ 20% off Your Happy Second Half group coaching program. Use code mas at checkout: https://drpeggydelong.thinkific.com/courses/happy-second-half   CONNECT WITH DR. PEGGY DELONG Website: https://drpeggydelong.com/ Your Happy Second Half: https://yourhappysecondhalf.com/ Love in a Bracelet: https://loveinabracelet.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drpeggydelong/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.gratitude.psychologist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpeggydelongthegratitudepsychologist/   ABOUT DR. PEGGY DELONG Dr. Peggy DeLong, known as The Gratitude Psychologist™, is an internationally recognized expert in gratitude, positive psychology, mental health, and personal development. She helps individuals and organizations cultivate greater peace, joy, and fulfillment. With a Doctorate in Psychology and over 30 years of experience — including her work as a forensic psychologist conducting more than 4,000 evaluations — she brings a rare depth of insight, credibility, and practical wisdom to her work. She has partnered with leading institutions such as Princeton, Penn State, Rutgers, and major healthcare and corporate organizations to deliver transformational programs and experiences. As a speaker, author, therapist, and coach, Peggy is the creator of The Grateful Day™ and The Prioritize P.E.A.C.E. Method™, empowering people to move from overwhelm to clarity and emotional well-being. She is also the founder of multiple community-based initiatives and the Your Happy Second Half™ program, where she supports high-achievers in building meaningful connections, rediscovering joy, and living with renewed purpose.   READY TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE? There's a reason we talk about mindset and mental health on this podcast — because what's happening on the inside shows up directly in your business results. If this episode got you thinking and you're ready to look at what might be holding your business back, I'd love to spend 30 minutes with you. As my free gift to Girlfriends, I offer a 30-minute discovery call. We'll talk about where you are right now, what you want to build, and what might be getting in the way. Book here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=2244195   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 45: Feeling Good with Dr. Peggy DeLong — https://sarahwalton.com/dr-peggy Episode 201: What It Means to Be an Adversity Warrior with Robin Osborn — https://sarahwalton.com/adversity-warrior/ Episode 293: Detours Are Inevitable, Suffering Is Not — https://sarahwalton.com/teenagers-taught-me-joy-doesnt-require-perfect-circumstances   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. 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Do you want to connect with people through smart speakers regularly? Have you heard about Alexa's flash briefing and how it works? Check out this episode to listen to The Voice Doctor, Dr. Teri Fisher, as he shares the concept of this untouched space of flash briefing and how this new voice technology is potentially the next big thing in the podcasting industry. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR What is a flash briefing? Getting involved with voice technology Reframing podcast to fit into a flash briefing Ways to address flash briefings on multiple podcasting platforms Importance of sound branding and sonic branding   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Amazon Amazon Alexa Streamyard   ABOUT DR. TERI FISHER Dr. Teri Fisher, dubbed "The Voice Doctor," is a unique blend of award-winning TEDx and keynote performer, physician, podcaster, author, educator, and leading authority on all things voice technology. Teri, known for his laid-back, friendly, personable, and upbeat style, breaks down the complexities of voice technology to its simple parts and is your guide to navigating the world of voice. Teri, a Sport & Exercise Physician and Clinical Assistant Professor, is also the creator and host of The Voice Den, a revolutionary online voice technology reality show that combines his passions for voice technology and education in a fun, relaxed and entertaining style.   CONNECT WITH DR.TERI Website: Dr Teri Fisher Website: Flash Briefing Formula Course Podcast: Voice In Canada   CONNECT WITH US Thinking about creating and growing your own podcast but not sure where to start? Visit GrowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams!

HAVE WE BEEN WRONG ABOUT CREATINE AND PROTEIN ALL ALONG? | Dr. Jose AntonioFor years, creatine has been labeled a "muscle-building supplement" and protein has been at the center of endless nutrition debates. But what if these two nutritional powerhouses are about far more than building muscle?What if they are among the most important tools we have for healthy aging, brain health, cognitive performance, longevity, metabolic health, and maintaining independence as we grow older?In this episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jose Antonio, one of the world's leading researchers in sports nutrition, muscle physiology, protein metabolism, human performance, and dietary supplementation.For more than three decades, Dr. Antonio has been at the forefront of research on creatine, protein intake, athletic performance, muscle growth, body composition, and healthy aging. He has witnessed the rise of supplement culture, the protein wars, the creatine myths, and the explosion of health misinformation on social media.Together, we separate science from hype and answer some of the biggest questions in health and performance today:Is creatine really one of the best supplements for brain health and cognitive performance?How much protein do you actually need for muscle growth, recovery, and healthy aging?Why do myths about creatine continue to survive despite decades of research?Are we underestimating the role of muscle mass in longevity and disease prevention?Is the current debate around high-protein diets and longevity missing the bigger picture?What are the non-negotiable habits for building a strong body and resilient brain that lasts into your 70s, 80s, and beyond?Could creatine eventually become as common as a daily multivitamin?Whether you're interested in sports nutrition, healthy aging, strength training, longevity, brain health, fitness, biohacking, cognitive performance, weight loss, muscle preservation, or simply living a healthier life, this conversation delivers practical, evidence-based insights you can use immediately.ABOUT DR. JOSE ANTONIODr. Jose Antonio is an internationally recognized expert in sports nutrition, exercise physiology, protein metabolism, creatine research, and dietary supplementation. He is the founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) and has authored hundreds of scientific papers, book chapters, and research publications that have helped shape modern understanding of performance nutrition, muscle growth, recovery, and human health.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN The truth about creatine and kidney health Why creatine may benefit your brain as much as your muscles The biggest myths surrounding protein consumption How much protein most adults actually need The relationship between muscle mass and longevity What supplement research gets right—and wrong Practical strategies for maintaining strength, energy, and resilience as you ageIf you enjoy conversations on longevity, health optimization, nutrition science, functional medicine, performance, strength training, anti-aging, cognitive health, and evidence-based wellness, you'll want to watch this episode all the way through.CONNECT WITH DR. JOSE ANTONIODr. Jose Antonio: Website:Research & Publications:FOLLOW CRACKIN' BACKS PODCASTIf you found value in this episode, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, and SHARE with someone interested in creatine, protein, brain health, healthy aging, longevity, sports nutrition, muscle building, and performance.We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

Can your home be affecting your hormones, stress levels, sleep, and overall health? In this eye-opening episode of The Girlfriend Doctor Podcast, Dr. Anna Cabeca welcomes internationally renowned Feng Shui Master, bestselling author, and The Secret teacher Marie Diamond for a fascinating conversation about how your environment influences your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Marie shares her remarkable journey from surviving a near-death experience to becoming one of the world's leading experts on feng shui, energy, and manifestation. Together, she and Dr. Anna explore how the spaces you live and work in may influence stress, sleep quality, relationships, abundance, mental clarity, and healthy aging—and why your environment deserves a place in your wellness routine.  You'll learn practical feng shui principles you can implement immediately—including how clutter affects stress and brain function, why your bedroom setup matters for restorative sleep and hormone balance, how to optimize your workspace for productivity and success, and simple ways to create a healthier, more supportive home environment. Marie also shares practical strategies for using intentional home design to support better health, reduce stress, simplify decluttering, rediscover purpose in midlife, and create an environment that encourages healing, confidence, and emotional well-being. Whether you're navigating menopause, rebuilding your health, reducing stress, or simply looking for ways to feel more energized and aligned, this episode offers practical strategies that blend ancient wisdom with modern wellness. In This Episode You'll Learn: • How feng shui influences your health, hormones, and nervous system • Why clutter can increase stress and affect mental clarity • Simple bedroom changes that may support deeper sleep and better recovery • How your environment impacts manifestation, abundance, and relationships • Simple feng shui tips for better energy, productivity, and focus • How to create a home that supports healing, resilience, and healthy aging    This episode is perfect for anyone interested in feng shui, hormone health, menopause, decluttering, stress reduction, healthy home design, energy healing, manifestation, and midlife wellness. If you're ready to transform your health from the inside out, don't miss this inspiring conversation.    Key Timestamps 00:00 — Dr. Anna and Marie Diamond Introduction: How They Met in Dallas 03:30 — Marie Diamond's Near-Death Experience at 15 and the Life-Changing Message 10:00 — From Corporate Lawyer in Belgium to Feng Shui Master 17:00 — What Is Feng Shui? The Three Pillars of Manifestation 26:00 — How Your Bedroom Affects Hormones, Cortisol, and Sleep 36:00 — Feng Shui Mirror Study: Blood Pressure, White Blood Cells, and Results 42:00 — Dr. Anna Applies Feng Shui at Home—and the Surprising Results  50:00 — How to Use the Free Marie Diamond App to Find Your Personal Energy Number  58:00 — Midlife Purpose, ADHD Decluttering Tips, and Thyroid Health 1:07:00 — What to Do When Grief and Caregiving Leave You Paralyzed and Surrounded by Clutter   Memorable Quotes "Your home will win. It's bigger, it's stable, and it's constantly telling a story — whether you know it or not." — Marie Diamond  "Your home is a vision board—it reflects what you're creating in your life."  — Marie Diamond "You can't get well in the same environment you got sick in." — Dr. Anna Cabeca "Healing isn't just about what you put into your body—it's also about what surrounds you every day." — Dr. Anna Cabeca "When we change our environment, we create space for transformation."  — Dr. Anna Cabeca "Every space has its own vibration, and your body is always responding to it." — Marie Diamond "Clutter creates stress. Clarity creates energy." — Marie Diamond  "Sometimes the smallest change in your environment creates the biggest shift in how you feel." — Marie Diamond Resources Mentioned:  Free Feng Shui App: https://www.mariediamond.com/app New Release: Your Home Is a Vision Board (Hay House) by Marie Diamond Mighty Maca Plus: https://drannacabeca.com/products/mighty-maca  — Dr. Anna's signature superfood blend for vitality and hormone balance Julva Intimate Wellness: https://drannacabeca.com/products/julva  — Dr. Anna's feminine restorative cream for daily support   Connect With Marie Diamond: Website: https://www.mariediamond.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariediamondofficial/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mariediamondofficial  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mariediamondofficial  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariediamondfans  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariediamond    Connect With Dr. Anna Website: https://dranna.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlfrienddoctor

Adam Wolfsdorf chairs the Humanities Department at Bay Ridge Preparatory in Brooklyn and teaches graduate students at NYU and Wesleyan, drawing on 26 years inside the classroom. He's the author of Teaching in the Riptide, where he names the moments educators get pulled under by something more powerful than their plan — and what to do when that happens. Outside the classroom, he spent 25 years performing professionally, including national tours of RENT and Grease. A student kicks over a trash can, slams the door, and storms out mid-lesson. Seventeen other students sit frozen, waiting to see what the teacher does next. That moment — and the instinct to fight back in it — is what most classroom management training gets wrong. Dr. Adam Wolfsdorf has spent 26 years studying what happens when teachers refuse to match a student's energy, and why that refusal is the most powerful classroom management tool no one teaches.

LISTENER WARNING Dr. Carron talks openly about being sexually abused. This episode also includes conversation around domestic violence, trauma, police brutality, and political violence. Please listen with care.

This week, Tee is joined by Dr. John E. Lewis, PhD, founder and president of Dr. Lewis Nutrition, clinical nutrition researcher, and author of more than 180 peer-reviewed scientific publications. With a career spanning decades in nutrition, exercise science, and human health, Dr. John has dedicated his life to studying how nutrition can influence aging, cognitive function, and overall wellness. In this fascinating conversation, he shares how his journey from competitive bodybuilding to scientific research led him to discover the powerful role of polysaccharides—complex carbohydrates found in plants such as aloe vera and rice bran. In this chat, Dr. John explains why not all sugars are created equal and breaks down the science behind polysaccharides, which he describes as some of nature's most sophisticated and beneficial compounds. He discusses how these plant-derived nutrients support immune regulation, reduce chronic inflammation, nourish the gut microbiome, and influence cellular communication throughout the body. He also shares why aloe vera has earned the title of "the plant of life" in his research and how both aloe and rice bran have been used for centuries for their healing properties. The conversation also explores Dr. John's groundbreaking research at the University of Miami involving individuals with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. He discusses findings that showed significant improvements in cognitive function, reductions in inflammatory markers, enhanced immune function, and increased adult stem cell production. In addition, Dr. Lewis shares his personal journey to a plant-based lifestyle, challenges common misconceptions about nutrition and protein, and explains why he believes food remains one of the most powerful tools available for improving healthspan and quality of life. If you're interested in brain health, healthy aging, nutrition science, and natural approaches to wellness, this episode offers an eye-opening look at emerging research that could reshape how we think about aging and disease prevention. Connect With Dr. John: Website LinkedIn TEDx Talk  Facebook Instagram YouTube  Use Promo Code Tee10 For 10% Off Your First Purchase  Get a free download of Dr. John's first book, "The Complete Nutrition Guide to Cognitive Function," with any purchase.   Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Austin Air Purifiers: For podcast listeners, take 15% off any Austin Air product; please email Tee@thegreenlivinggurus.com and mention that you want to buy a product and would like the discount. See all products here: Austin Air   The Green Living Gurus' Website  Instagram YouTube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook   Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info, contact Tee: Email: Tee@thegreenlivinggurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868   DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced By: Social Chameleon

Can suppressing your emotions and constantly pleasing others actually cause your physical body to break down? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, host Lee Hammock sits down with nervous system and trauma specialist Dr. Nima Rahmany to uncover the deep somatic connection between emotional boundary violations and chronic illness. Dr. Nima breaks down the reality of somatic healing, explaining why traditional talk therapies often fail to reach the deep-seated emotional charges trapped inside the physical body. Together, they explore the hidden paradox of self-improvement, revealing how mainstream personal development can frequently stem from a place of self-hate rather than authentic self-acceptance. Dr. Nima maps out how a childhood history of not feeling seen forces individuals into protective habits like extreme codependency or defensive grandiosity. You will learn how swallowing your truth to maintain relationships creates internal inflammation, directly triggering autoimmune issues and physical exhaustion. Dr. Nima shares actionable insights from his Trigger Proof methodology, demonstrating how to transition your relationship with core shame from a state of constant warfare into an elegant dance of self-compassion. Whether you are looking to break free from chronic physical tension, heal attachment wounds, or master the art of relationship repair, this conversation provides a necessary guide to becoming your own medicine. Connect With Dr. Nima https://www.facebook.com/drnimarahmany/https://www.instagram.com/drnima/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/c/drnimarahmany

What if your child's anxiety, ADHD, sensory issues, gut problems, sleep struggles, or chronic illness weren't just genetic — and weren't only caused by toxins? In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel reveals the hidden “sympathetic stress loop” he believes keeps many children stuck in survival mode, unable to fully heal even after diet changes, supplements, detoxes, and conventional treatment. Dr. Ebel also shares the shocking personal story of his son Oliver, who doctors said had only a 20% chance of surviving to age one and a 99% chance of epilepsy, autism, or cerebral palsy if he lived. What he did next became the foundation for the protocol he now uses to help children around the world. Uncover what's really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  http://mybloodwork.com Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Caraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1

Send us Fan Mail A lot of mental health advice sounds like a solo mission: optimize your habits, fix your mindset, push through. We're arguing the opposite. The deepest kind of healing often starts when one person looks at you, doesn't flinch, and stays. That is heart-to-heart connection, and it's the thread running through our conversation with Dr Larry Smith, a retired chiropractor from Vancouver Island, a recovery advocate sober since 1999, and the author of Embracing the Journey of Recovery, Johnny and Me, and his upcoming thriller 2084, The Neuroxone Conspiracy. We talk about the moment connection stopped being theoretical for Larry: a simple, life-saving exchange in a treatment centre when he felt he wanted to die. From there, we unpack how addiction and anxiety can grow louder when we're isolated, and how the “voice” Larry calls Johnny can become a stand-in relationship that crowds out real people. We also get honest about modern loneliness, the ways phones and constant information pull us away from presence, and why asking “How are you really feeling?” can be a radical act of care. Then we get practical. Larry shares what rebuilding connection looks like in a normal week: small vulnerability, real listening, and the discipline of being authentic even on bad days. We also dig into 2084 and the tension between chemical management and purpose-driven recovery, plus why keeping people alive must include giving them something to live for. If this conversation hits somewhere quiet in you, share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave a review so more people can find it. Connect With Dr. Larry Smith: Website and Reader's Circle: drlarrysmithauthor.com Books available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and directly through his website: "Embracing the Journey of Recovery: From Tragedy to Triumph" and "Johnnie and Me: Facing the Voice of Alcohol Within" Upcoming: "2084: The Neuroxone Conspiracy" — join the Reader's Circle at drlarrysmithauthor.com for updates and early stories Royal Oasis Psychotherapy Institute Free for life, and no code needed. Download now, and start changing your life today! Friending, Inc Offer: 15% off our coffee as stated above | Code: Podcast10 Find friends in real-life in a verified Extraordinary People LLC All free so we can get to know each other! The Yielding Warrior Offer: Free book just pay for shipping | Code: TYW Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?

In this episode of the Third Eye Awakening podcast,  I am so excited to have Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan on the show!Dr. Edith is a consciousness & human potential coach, a Holistic Chinese Medicine Doctor, author, teacher, and mother of two Luminous Kids.She is known for the popular Luminous Kids Blindfold Vision program and is also the Executive Director of the Luminous Human Institute, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to expanding our human possibilities. She serves as expert consultant with the CUSAC group on their pioneering Mindsight research project.Her journey began in 2003 when a qigong-induced mystical experience changed her perspective on human possibilities forever. She brings 24 years and 40,000 hours of professional experience in human potential, personal growth, and transformational leadership. Dr. Edith is the bestselling author of SuperWellness and creator of Luminous Education Revolution. Through her programs and retreats, her mission is to empower visionary leaders to master their energy, clarity, and inner knowing so they can lead and serve at the highest levels.In this episode, Dr. Edith and I chat about:- Dr. Edith's childhood, spiritual awakening,  and journey with her own consciousness-how Dr. Edith uses spiritual insight to grounded life aspects, including motherhood, education, and business-Dr. Edith's children's work, including playfulness in learning and the Luminous Kids Blindfold Vision Program-the "luminous" generation - a new generation of kids showing us what it means to be truly human-multi-generational healing and the ripple effect within the community-joy and fulfillment in the healing process-the importance of community and family dynamics in fostering intuitive gifts and psychic abilities…and so much more!CONNECT WITH  DR. EDITH WebsiteLuminous Blindfold.Vision InstagramYouTubeLINKS MENTIONEDStart Your Spiritual Biz RoadmapFollow me on Instagram Join my FREE private FB group Soul Space