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In this episode, we connect with research scientist and C60 specialist Ken Swartz, known as "Ken the Scientist," to explore Carbon 60 (C60), the science behind the molecule, and its growing presence in conversations around cellular health, oxidative stress, and longevity. Ken's interest in C60 began while working on fusion reactor technology and researching the effects of radiation. His work introduced him to Buckminsterfullerene, a unique carbon molecule with properties that sparked his interest in its potential applications beyond the laboratory. What began as part of his scientific research eventually became the focus of his career. During this conversation, Ken breaks down what C60 is, how it interacts with free radicals, and why researchers have become interested in its possible relationship with oxidative stress and mitochondrial function… Join in now to explore: The science behind Carbon 60 and Buckminsterfullerene. How C60 interacts with free radicals and oxidative stress. Ken's background in research science and fusion technology. Why C60 has attracted attention in mitochondrial and cellular health. Ken is the founder and Chief Science Officer of C60 Purple Power, where he has focused on the research, development, and production of C60 products. With a background in laboratory research and applied science, he brings a technical perspective to a something that continues to generate interest across the health, wellness, and longevity communities. Connect with Ken: C60 Purple Power WhatisC60.org Instagram
What if some of the people you see as competitors could actually help you grow your property management business? In this episode of the #DoorGrowShow, Jason and Sarah Hull talk about collaboration over competition and why a scarcity mindset can cause property management business owners to overlook opportunities sitting right in front of them. They break down why clients aren't necessarily choosing a property manager because of a secret strategy, service, or sales pitch, and why trying to protect everything you do from your competitors may be doing more harm than good. If you've been treating the property managers around you strictly as competition, this episode may change the way you look at them. You'll Learn [00:00] Introduction and industry overview [00:58] False scarcity and competition myths [03:19] Clients choose you for your uniqueness, not secret sauce [05:16] The industry benefits from collaboration, not isolation [06:15] Debunking false assumptions about growth and scarcity [08:39] Lead generation is easier than perceived [09:06] The abundance of property management opportunities [11:51] Overcoming fear and false evidence [12:52] Collaboration over competition explained [16:16] The neighbor strategy for referrals Quotables "They work with you because they like you. Because you're unique, because you are uniquely you." — Sarah Hull "People don't want to buy property management. They want to buy you." — Jason Hull "Some of your neighbors could become one of your best friends and best assets." — Jason Hull Resources DoorGrow and Scale Mastermind DoorGrow Academy DoorGrow on YouTube DoorGrowClub DoorGrowLive Transcript Jason Hull (00:00) All right, five, four, three, two, one. Hey everybody, I'm Jason Hull, the founder and CEO of DoorGrow. This is Sarah Hull, owner of DoorGro and the COO. We are the world's leading and most comprehensive coaching and consulting firm for long-term residential property management entrepreneurs. For over a decade and a half, we have brought innovative strategies and optimization to the property management industry. At DoorGrow, we are on a mission to transform property management business owners and their businesses. We want to transform the industry, eliminate the BS, build awareness, change perception, expand the market, and help the best property management entrepreneurs win. Now let's get into the show. All right, so today we're going to be talking about collaboration over competition in the property management industry. And the reason for this is because a lot of you are dealing with a lot of false scarcity. false competition and you're not leveraging some of the people that could be feeding you business, maybe even in your own neighborhood. And so let's get into this. All right, let's talk about it. So if you've ever thought, no, I don't want my competitors registers to know about doorgrow. I don't want them to work with door grow. I only want to do this or I only want to have the best stuff or I only want to do, you know, the whatever strategy or you know, I want all the connections. And I think a lot of times that's really based in a a scarcity mindset and in a fear-based mindset. Yeah. If you find something that's good and then you go, I'm gonna keep this little secret to myself. I I don't want to tell anyone else about it. I only want it for me. And maybe it's a website or maybe it's, you know, a special pricing tool, or maybe it's your sales process, or, you know, maybe it's a referral source. Maybe it's what do they call it at KFC? Like the the secret ingredients. Eleven secret eleven herbs and spices. Like I can't I can't let anybody else know what I do or how I do it or why. I don't want them to know anything about me. Then a lot of times I I know it feels like hey, I'm protecting my assets and I'm protecting my my business and I'm making sure that you know not everyone can copy me. And what it usually boils down to though is A property management is just inherently not that different. Like what one property manager does is really similar to what another property manager does. Are there slight nuances and differences between two companies? Yes, of course there are. How they do things is different. Of course. But the product itself, what you're actually doing, is not very different from company to company to company. So you're really not saving yourself what you think like what you think you're doing is, I'm not telling anybody. I'm keeping this to myself. I don't want anyone to copy me. It it's it's all the same product. And usually people don't decide to work with you because you have the secret sauce. They work with you because they like you. Because you're unique, because you are uniquely you. So your competitor and you might do the exact same thing in the exact same area, in the exact same market, targeting the exact same properties and clients. You do everything the same. Your pricing might be the same, the website might look similar, your sales pitches often pretty similar. That's why when you call property management companies, you kind of have deja vu and you hear the same thing again and again and again and again. Unless you talk with one of our clients and then the conversation sounds slightly different. But it's it's all it all boils down to the same thing. And people aren't working with you because you said the magic words like, they said this one thing and now I have to work with them because no other company does that. No other company is like that. That usually is not the case. Because the product and the service is what it is. It's it's the same. But you're different. And they like you. And that's why someone will work with you. And guess what? Your competitors probably unless unless you're maybe really mean to them, your competitors probably like you too as a person. They, you know, there's probably maybe some friendly competition there. But they probably like you too. And if you got to know them, you might find that you like them as well. And I think that looking at this as a collaboration instead of no, it's it's all me, it has to be me, I'm the only one, I'm the best one, and nobody else in this market, everybody else is like this or like that. I'm the only one. Well, all right. I I just don't know how that really serves the industry. I don't know how that really serves the community. Well let's take a step back because I think a lot of business owners And until your own basic needs are met, you don't care about the community. Let's be real. Like if you're you and your family are hungry and starving, you need money, you need to pay rent, you need to pay your bills, you you want to get your business going. You don't care about the community. You don't care about the industry. You care about yourself, which is fine. So let me help you see how you by being selfish and looking at yourself, you have probably some false assumptions that are causing you to not grow. And that's why you're in this that that That camp and why you're struggling. So, first of all, like Sarah said, you may have this false scarcity mindset. So, first of all, there is, let's let's kill some assumptions. First, why do you have the assumption that there's a it's hard to grow your business? Or the assumption that there's there's only a small amount of business to go around, or the false assumption that maybe it's difficult to grow your property management business. What if none of this was even true? These are all false assumptions you have based on bad data and bad information because you've had bad ideas or bad strategy. So, first of all, most property management companies suck in most markets. Why do they suck? Because they're stuck in a lot of this bad mindset stuff. They didn't wake up in the morning saying, I want to start a bad business today. And if you're struggling and customer service is kind of, you know, falling apart, or you've got clients leaving, or people are frustrated. Or you're super stressed out and you're not loving your business, you didn't wake up in the morning one day and say, This is, I want to start a crappy business today. But that's the default of where you end up when you make certain decisions with certain assumptions because you have blind spots. So let's see if we can destroy a few blind spots for you right now. First, is property management, does everybody sell the same thing? Like Sarah said, no, because why? Property management isn't even the product that people want to buy from you. They're the right owners that you want. So they're looking for a property management business owner they can partner with that they trust to take over their property. They're not just looking for the cheapest person. But when you commoditize yourself, so by having the wrong offer, you turn yourself into a commodity. You're now and because you're selling the wrong product. And if you're selling the wrong product to the wrong audience, you have the wrong offer that's optimized for the wrong people. And so then you have the wrong clients, and then your business is really operationally expensive. Your operational costs are really high, really difficult clients to deal with because you have bad channels, the wrong channels, wrong product, wrong offer, wrong clients, right? So we, if we want to counter this and get out of the cycle of suck, one, you have to start firing bad clients. You have to start filtering the cloud clients that you bring on. You need better channels of opportunity that feed you. Healthier business, healthier property owners, healthier clients, people that trust you, people that are not going to try to micromanage you. The operational costs are lower. They're healthier investors. And then you can sell the right product to them. And then you can have the right offer that's attractive to that type of buyer. And so then everything gets a lot easier. The other thing is Legion is hard. Let's let's attack that. Legion is not hard. At least half of all rental properties out there are being managed by somebody that doesn't enjoy doing it or that sucks at doing it. Maybe most of them are managed by somebody that doesn't enjoy doing it because a lot of your the lot of half are probably professionally managed or less. And a lot of them are miserable or aren't even good at it. That might be you listening to this right now. And we could help you with that. But most property management companies suck. Most people. though are not using property manager. So there's a lot of self managing people. They don't enjoy doing it. And rarely have you ever run into a vessor that says, Yeah, I'm gonna I'm doing it myself and I love it. It's my favorite thing. I love managing property. I love showing the property. I love doing inspections and leasing and maintenance coordination. They don't th it's not a hard sell. Right. So I don't think it's hard to sell property management. I don't think it's hard to get leads. There's tons of available business out there. When scarcity happens is when your channels suck. So if you're focused on SEO, pay-per-click, like Google Ads, pay per lead, like all property management.com, social media marketing, content marketing. Here's where there's a lot of scarcity because there's very little internet or search volume. looking for property management. And so there's a lot more scarcity there. And there are people winning at this game. But this is kind of like there's there are people winning in Vegas when they're gambling. There are winners. And you see these winners and you're like, they're winning. The lottery. They're like number one on Google. They've been there for a decade. Yeah, they're winning. And everybody else, like second place on Google, gets like a dramatically less traffic, less leads, less business. And that's It's a hard game to play. So if you're going after Goliath and you are David, but you tr decide to do the same things, you're making really bad moves. So we've got to get you focused on better, more effective lead gen strategies where you're not do focus on digital marketing and you're able to reach these investors and owners that would love your help. They're just not looking for a property manager actively. That doesn't mean they wouldn't buy it. That doesn't mean they don't need it. That doesn't mean they would they would like give up all that extra freedom and time that they would love to have that you could give to them. You can sell them on this. This is not hard to sell. They don't even like doing it. And you can take it off their plate. And it might even be free for them if they haven't raised rent in the last two years. You just like they might be 10% below market rate on rent. They might be dealing with mol like lots of vacancy. If you can decrease their vacancy significantly over the course of a year, you probably could pay for your management services just by doing that. So here we are we want to destroy all these false assumptions because fear, they say that is an acronym that stands for false evidence appearing real. So if you're you're in the state of fear or in the state of false scarcity or you have the scarcity mindset. Every decision you make from that place, from that mindset, is going to be not true or is going to be false or is going to be skewed or is going to be ineffective. And so a lot of you are making decisions from a place of scarcity, which isn't even accurate. There's tons of business out there. Tons of business. There's lots of different growth engines, lots of different strategies and vehicles you could implement on how to grow your business. If you get on a sales call with us, our team will Give you those strategies for free. So you will be convinced we could help you and you'll know how we could help you and what we could coach you on. So reach out and set up a call with DoorGrow. We are great at this. We've been doing this for almost 18 years. So that's what I would say about that, to destroy some of those false assumptions. And so we believe in a doorgrow. We teach our clients. We believe in collaboration over competition. Right? What does that mean? That means instead of going, I can't let my competitors know what I'm doing. I don't want to talk to my competitors. I don't want them to know what I'm doing. I would love if I knew what they were doing, but I don't want them to know what I'm doing. I don't wanna talk with them. I don't wanna work with them. I don't wanna look at them. I don't wanna have a relationship with them. I don't wanna put my pricing on my website because then they'll see it and then they'll copy me and they'll they'll do the same thing that I'm doing and they'll have the same thing because We're the same, you know, we're doing the same thing. Yeah. And and it's that it's that fear. It's that fear and it's that scarcity and it's that well no. Yeah. There's only there's maybe two big companies or three big companies in your market and you're going, Well, I need to be one of them. So I'm I'm I'm gonna just distance myself from my competitors. And if you look at things through the lens of, hey, this is my competitor. Mm-hmm. then it's really hard for you to want to work with or have a relationship with someone who's your competitor. So you need to be able to look at things different and realize, yeah, you might be in the same market. Yeah, you might do the same thing. Yeah, you might serve the same audience and you might have the same target and you really might have similar goals. But that doesn't necessarily mean that you can't collaborate. Yeah. And the thing is, people don't want to buy property management. They want to buy you. And you're different than all of your competitors. You have a different philosophy. And hopefully you have a healthy mindset because really what they're buying from you as a partner partially is your mindset. It is your belief system. And if you are coming from a place of scarcity, you also are not going to be very attractive to the healthiest clients. You're not going to be attractive to the best investors. And if you're walking around going, why are all the owners in my market are cheap? You know what that tells me about you? Yeah, we talk about this in our pricing secrets training and how to figure that out. Like you might be a cheap owner or a cheap O, as I call it, a cheap investor or cheap mindset person, right? So we gotta shift your mindset and that then you start attracting people like you, healthier people. All right, let's do a quick word from our sponsor. We'll get back into this. So our sponsor is second nature. We're talking about collaboration. Yeah. He's been steamrolling me all day today. okay. Are we segueing into this? Go ahead. Do you want to do it? No, no, you take it. Go ahead. You just you do it. Well go ahead. To be fair, I pointed at it. I know. I didn't think she was gonna lead into it. Okay. Good. Speaking of collaboration and how to partner with someone who's really great so that there's a less of this You know, scarcity and fear set. mind this fear-based mindset and how to focus on collaboration. Sometimes the people you want to partner with are also in your industry, but they're not direct competitors. Like Second Nature. So let's talk about second nature and then i after this I'm gonna tell you about the neighbor strategy, how you can y actually get neighboring property managers. To give you business instead of thinking they're taking it from you. Okay. All right, second nature. So the resident experience is broken and it starts with the lease. Leases are getting longer and attention spans are getting shorter. The result is that residents don't read the lease, and PMs know all too well that just it's just a ticking time bomb. Second nature believes it doesn't have to be this way. Introducing resident onboarding. So, Second Nature's new onboarding guide offers transparency, choice, and convenience to residents all while taking the work off your plate. Lease responsibilities and expectations are made clear and unskippable in a simplified digital signing flow. Residents can customize their living experience, whether they're selecting insurance coverage, upgrading their air filters, or choosing more expense or more extensive pest control coverage, and with group rate internet. They get gig speed service right in their lease. Best of all, it's fully managed by Second Nature. So there's no extra work for you. This could help. It's kind of like a sounds like an onboarding wizard that they go through to bring them into a better experience. Visit secondnature.com slash affiliate dash doorgrow. So affiliate is A double F I one L I A T E dash Dorgrow. To start revolutionizing your resident experience. Okay. Cool. Would you like to explain the neighbor strategy? in two minutes, yes. Cool. So back when I did property management, this was one of the things that I actually really enjoyed doing. I like staying in my lane and not trying to expand into properties, areas and territories that I really wasn't interested in covering, but that I could cover because the right opportunity comes up. We all know how that goes. So I was actually introduced to a property manager that was a neighboring property manager and I did not cover her area and she did not cover my area. But a lot of times we would talk with investors, both of us would talk with investors to go, hey, do you do this area? And I would go, Absolutely not, I won't touch that with a 10 foot pole. But I have someone who's great to talk with her and she will take good care of you. And she would do the same for me. And we would be able to send each other leads back and forth. So that I could just cover the area that I was really great at covering and that I wanted to cover and she could do the same thing. And instead of then going, nope, don't cover that area, see you later, bye. Then I would go, well, I don't, but I know someone that can help you. And she's great. Let me get you connected with her. And that became a lead for her. And I got a lot of business from her. And I would send her a lot of business and it was really great. because some people would look at that and go, no, I have no time for that. And it was a really great relationship that we were able to maintain and grow our businesses together collaboratively. Awesome. So if you you could be a vendor in this industry, you could be a property manager in this industry. If you think that your competitors are your enemies and you think that there's no way to collaborate with them, maybe you're not looking hard enough. And there are some big opportunities for deals to be had, for relationships to be created. And just like Sarah talked about the neighbor strategy. There's we've had clients with short-term rental companies in the exact same city as long term rental company clients working with each other, feeding each other business. There might be a way to work out. maybe there's different types of properties, whatever, but some of your neighbors could become one of your best friends and best assets. All right. So if you've ever felt stuck or stagnant, you want to take your property management business to the next level. You're dealing with some difficulties and growing, you're you're dealing with difficulties with your mindset, whatever. Reach out to us at doorgrow.com. Let's help you change things and start making a lot more money. And for a free training on how to get unlimited leads for free, text the word leads to 512-648-4608. Also join our free community online just for property management business owners by going to doorgrowclub.com. And if you want tips, tricks, and ideas to learn about our offers, subscribe to our newsletter by going to doorgrow.com/slash subscribe. And if you found this even a little bit helpful, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review. We'd really appreciate it. Until next time, remember, the slowest path to growth is to do it alone. So let's grow together. Bye everyone. Wait a few so it doesn't off at the end. Five, four, three, two, one. Okay, bye.
Our dear friends invited us to an event this weekend in LA… they are partnering with Gary Brecka to build Ultimate Longevity Centers which will bring treatments and testing that just hasn't been easily accessible before now. I believe the way we look at aging is outdated and I'm going to share the biggest take aways I got from his on stage message and chatting with him one on one. We are talking about very practical starting points and Gary Brecka's actual morning health routine. Stop waiting until something is wrong to start taking care of your body. We have been taught this idea that getting older automatically means getting weaker, having less energy, gaining weight, losing muscle, sleeping worse, becoming more anxious, needing more medications and eventually developing all of the diseases that "run in our family." Gary challenges a lot of that thinking. His message is essentially… What if we became obsessed with keeping our bodies functioning incredibly well for as long as possible? What if instead of asking, "How do I treat disease once I have it?" we asked, "How do I create a body that is incredibly difficult for disease to thrive in?" And then there's the longevity piece that completely fascinates me. Gary believes we're entering a period where medicine, AI, biological data and longevity research are going to advance so rapidly that lifespan could look radically different in the future. Maybe 120. Maybe beyond. We don't know. But what we do know is that we need to keep ourselves healthy enough NOW to benefit from whatever becomes possible later. So today's episode is about doing the things that give you the strongest, healthiest, most capable body possible. I've been listening to Gary Brecka talk about health, longevity, anxiety, genetics, sleep, sunlight, oxygen, muscle, bloodwork and what he believes is coming next in longevity science. THE BIG IDEA: YOUR HEALTH IS BUILT EVERY DAY One of my biggest takeaways from Gary is that health isn't something we deal with when there's a problem. It's something we're building every single day. Your sleep last night matters. What you do when you wake up matters. Whether you move your body matters. Whether you maintain muscle matters. Your metabolic health matters. Your stress matters. Your relationships matter. Your nutrition matters. Your environment matters. And individually, none of these things feels life-changing. But repeated for years and decades… they become your life. Gary describes his routine as simple, portable and repeatable. I LOVE that. Because the best health routine isn't the $100,000 biohacking setup. It's the one you'll actually do every day. HABIT #1: HYDRATE BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE Gary starts his morning with water and minerals. One version of his routine is a large glass of room-temperature water with mineral salt and sometimes lemon. His current routine also frequently includes mineral salt, hydrogen water and essential amino acids. Wake up and hydrate. You've just spent roughly eight hours without drinking anything. Don't make coffee your first liquid of the day. Put water next to your bathroom sink. Put it next to your coffee machine. Make it automatic. Gary likes mineral salt because sodium and other minerals participate in fluid balance and normal nerve and muscle function. HABIT #2: GET OUTSIDE FIRST THING Gary says to get outside within the first part of your morning and get natural outdoor light into your eyes. His routine generally calls for about 10 minutes outside. Morning light helps tell your brain: It's daytime. Start the clock. Light is one of the strongest environmental signals for the circadian system. Properly timed morning light can shift circadian timing earlier and increase daytime alertness. And I love thinking of sleep this way: Your good night's sleep starts in the morning. We tend to think sleep health starts when we crawl into bed. But your body has been receiving signals all day telling it when to be awake and when to prepare for sleep. HABIT #3: BREATHE ON PURPOSE Gary talks about oxygen constantly. His personal morning practice has included three rounds of deep breathing followed by breath holds. And this connects to another thing we've been talking about: Anxiety. I love the idea that when you feel anxious, you shouldn't immediately decide: "I'm an anxious person." Anxiety is a state your nervous system is experiencing. Sometimes your thoughts are driving your physiology. And sometimes your physiology can amplify anxious thoughts. Either way, changing the physical state can sometimes help change the mental state. Research on structured breathwork has found modest improvements in stress and anxiety, although it isn't a cure-all and the quality of studies varies. HABIT #4: GIVE YOUR BRAIN SILENCE Gary often combines his morning breathing with quiet, gratitude and reflection. He has described sitting quietly for around 10 minutes, looking toward the horizon or closing his eyes and thinking about gratitude. (PodScripts (https://podscripts.co/podcasts/the-ultimate-human-with-gary-brecka/246-gary-brecka-answers-googles-most-searched-questions-on-his-diet-wellness-and-lifestyle?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) Think about how different this is from what most of us do. Eyes open. Phone. Email. Instagram. News. Text messages. Stress. Other people's priorities. And we wonder why we feel overstimulated. TRY THIS: Before consuming everybody else's thoughts… Have some of your own. What am I grateful for? What matters today? Who needs me today? How do I want to feel today? What is actually important? PRACTICAL VERSION: Five minutes. That's it. No phone. No podcast. No input. Just quiet. HABIT #5: USE CONTROLLED DISCOMFORT Cold exposure is another major Brecka habit. If he has access to a cold plunge, he uses it. When traveling, he has said a cold shower works too. But I think there is a bigger lesson here than whether everybody needs to buy a cold plunge. Stop designing your entire life around comfort. Human beings are unbelievably adaptable. Exercise is stress. Heat is stress. Cold is stress. Fasting is stress. Challenging your brain is stress. The key is appropriate amounts of stress followed by recovery. HABIT #6: MOVE EARLY Gary includes movement in his morning routine. But here's what I love: It doesn't need to be a full workout. Walk. Stretch. Squat. Lift. Do yoga. Go outside. Movement tells your body: We're alive. We're using this machine today. And then keep moving after the morning is over. One exceptionally practical habit is walking after meals. Instead of finishing dinner and immediately sitting on the couch… WALK FOR 10 MINUTES. Moving skeletal muscle after eating can help the body handle glucose. You don't need workout clothes. You don't need a gym. You don't even need to sweat. Walk around your neighborhood. Walk your dog. Walk while you're on a phone call. ONE OF THE EASIEST HEALTH RULES: Eat → walk. HABIT #7: BUILD MUSCLE LIKE YOUR FUTURE DEPENDS ON IT This is where I think longevity conversations get really practical. MUSCLE IS NOT JUST ABOUT LOOKING GOOD. Maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important as we age. Resistance training is one of the most powerful non-drug strategies available for preserving and building skeletal muscle. Losing muscle eventually affects: strength balance mobility independence your ability to recover from illness your ability to do normal life You're not building your 2026 body. You're building your 2056 body. HABIT #8: PRIORITIZE PROTEIN AND REAL FOOD- avoid processed foods Gary emphasizes protein and essential amino acids because preserving lean tissue is a major part of his longevity philosophy. The research strongly supports resistance training for preserving muscle, while evidence regarding how much additional benefit comes from protein supplementation specifically is more mixed. HABIT #9: PROTECT YOUR METABOLIC HEALTH I think this deserves WAY more attention. We obsess over weight. Gary talks much more about metabolic health. There is a difference. Weight is one number. Metabolic health includes things like: blood glucose insulin sensitivity blood pressure blood lipids waist circumference fitness body composition Instead of only asking: "How much do I weigh?" Ask: "How well is my body functioning?" Someone can lose weight while losing muscle. Someone can be thin and still have poor metabolic health. PRACTICAL HABITS: Strength train. Walk. Walk after meals. Eat mostly whole foods. Get enough sleep. Maintain healthy body composition. Reduce constant snacking if it isn't serving you. Know your basic health numbers. THE GOAL ISN'T SKINNY. The goal is metabolically capable. HABIT #10: TEST… DON'T JUST GUESS This might be one of my favorite parts of Brecka's philosophy. Stop guessing about everything. If you're exhausted all the time… investigate. If you're unusually anxious… investigate. If your sleep has suddenly changed… investigate. If your energy has disappeared… investigate. If your hormones feel completely different… investigate. If you feel awful despite doing "everything right"… investigate. Don't immediately decide: "I'm getting old." "This runs in my family." "I'm just an anxious person." "My metabolism sucks." "This is just how I am." ASK BETTER QUESTIONS. Could something modifiable be contributing? sleep nutrient deficiencies thyroid function iron status medications hormones metabolic health stress alcohol caffeine environment psychological health This does NOT mean ordering every exotic test on the internet. It means becoming curious about your own biology. HABIT #11: DON'T TURN ANXIETY INTO YOUR IDENTITY This is worth repeating because I think this is such an important mental shift. Instead of: "I AM anxious." Try: "I'm experiencing anxiety." Those are very different statements. One is an identity. One is a temporary condition worth investigating. Gary's message leans heavily toward investigating biology. He talks about things like methylation pathways and MTHFR. There are legitimate genetic influences on anxiety. But anxiety is complex. Research suggests anxiety disorders arise through a combination of genetic vulnerability and environmental influences, not one single "anxiety gene." (PubMed (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15699295/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) So I would approach it from ALL DIRECTIONS: Calm the body. Investigate the biology. Work on the thoughts. Breathwork. Sleep. Exercise. Less overstimulation. Healthy relationships. Therapy when needed. Medical evaluation when something feels physiologically off. Nutrition. Less caffeine when appropriate. Time outdoors. Don't choose between: "It's psychological." or "It's biological." It can be both. HABIT #12: GENETICS ARE INFORMATION… NOT ALWAYS DESTINY This is another Gary Brecka concept that I think is incredibly empowering when we phrase it accurately. People say: "Diabetes runs in my family." "Anxiety runs in my family." "Heart disease runs in my family." "Autoimmune disease runs in my family." And we can start thinking: Well… I guess that's coming for me too. But genetics often represent susceptibility rather than certainty. Your genes can increase risk. Your environment can increase or decrease risk. Your behaviors matter. Your metabolic health matters. Your exposures matter. Your entire biological environment matters. So instead of thinking: "My family gets this disease." Think: "I may have inherited a vulnerability. What parts of that vulnerability can I modify?" THAT is empowering. Important distinction: Some diseases absolutely are caused by inherited genetic mutations. So we should not say: "Genetic diseases aren't real." They absolutely are. The better message is: Genes can load the gun. They don't always pull the trigger. And with many complex chronic diseases, what ultimately happens involves an interaction between genetics and environment. HABIT #13: STOP THINKING OF SLEEP AS LOST PRODUCTIVITY Sleep is when your body gets to repair. And Brecka's evening routine reflects this. He emphasizes regular sleep, reducing stimulation late at night and setting up the next morning by protecting the night before. My favorite way to think about sleep: Tomorrow starts tonight. Stop trying to squeeze another hour out of your day if it destroys tomorrow. Decide when you're going to bed BEFORE you're tired. Dim things down. Get off your phone. Stop working. Let the nervous system receive a signal that the day is ending. Pick a bedtime and protect it the same way you'd protect an important meeting. NOW LET'S TALK ABOUT LIVING TO 120 The speed of advancement is changing. AI can analyze enormous amounts of biological data. Diagnostics are improving. Scientists are studying the actual biology of aging rather than treating aging purely as an unavoidable decline. Researchers are investigating cellular senescence, epigenetics, regenerative medicine and other mechanisms associated with biological aging. Gary believes these developments could eventually change human lifespan dramatically. And his argument is essentially: Stay alive and stay healthy long enough to benefit from what's coming. That hit me HARD. Because imagine being 75 in the future… But instead of arriving at 75: metabolically sick weak frail sedentary cognitively struggling carrying multiple preventable chronic illnesses You arrive: strong metabolically healthy active engaged cognitively sharp sleeping well maintaining muscle surrounded by people you love THAT is the bridge. Not: "How do I live forever today?" But: "How healthy can I be when tomorrow's medicine arrives?" DON'T JUST CHASE LIFESPAN. CHASE HEALTHSPAN. I don't want to simply exist until I'm 120. I want to LIVE. I want to: travel walk everywhere lift my suitcase play with grandchildren hike swim think clearly learn new things have great conversations have energy be independent laugh have purpose wake up excited THAT is longevity. Not adding years at the end where you can't live. Adding life to the years. WHAT SHOULD WE ACTUALLY DO RIGHT NOW? If you took this entire episode and boiled it down into a daily longevity checklist… MORNING Hydrate. Get outside. Get natural morning light. Breathe intentionally. Spend a few minutes in quiet. Think about gratitude. Move your body. Use cold exposure if you enjoy it and it's appropriate for you. Don't immediately flood your brain with stress. DURING THE DAY Eat nutrient-dense real food. Prioritize protein. Strength train consistently. Walk. Walk after meals. Stay metabolically healthy. Maintain muscle. Build meaningful relationships. Have purpose. Keep learning. Get outside. NIGHT Stop eating mindlessly late into the evening. Reduce stimulation. Get off the phone. Give yourself a predictable bedtime. Sleep. THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE Know your numbers. Do appropriate preventive screening. Investigate symptoms rather than ignoring them. Don't automatically assume something is "just aging." Don't automatically assume family history means destiny. Continue learning as science changes. Protect your muscle. Protect your metabolism. Protect your brain. Protect your relationships. Protect your sleep. THE SIMPLEST VERSION OF EVERYTHING GARY BRECKA IS SAYING 1. Get sunlight. 2. Breathe. 3. Hydrate. 4. Move. 5. Build muscle. 6. Eat real nutrient-dense food. 7. Protect your metabolism. 8. Sleep like it matters. 9. Challenge your body sometimes. 10. Investigate problems instead of simply accepting them. 11. Don't confuse genetic risk with guaranteed destiny. 12. Don't turn anxiety into your identity. 13. Build relationships and a life that gives you purpose. 14. Stay unbelievably healthy while longevity science continues advancing. And maybe most importantly… DON'T WAIT UNTIL YOU'RE SICK TO BECOME INTERESTED IN YOUR HEALTH. I learned that every single thing that gives me the best chance of being healthy at 120 also gives me a better life at 45. Getting sunlight tomorrow morning makes tomorrow better. Sleeping tonight makes tomorrow better. Building muscle makes this decade better. Eating well makes today better. Getting outside makes today better. Putting my phone down makes today better. Managing anxiety makes today better. Having people I love around me makes today better. So this isn't really an episode about trying to cheat death. It's about refusing to sleepwalk through your health. Your body is the vehicle that carries you through every single experience you're hoping to have. Every trip. Every adventure. Every business idea. Every dinner. Every workout. Every moment with your kids. Every future grandkid. Everything. So take ridiculously good care of it. And instead of looking at aging and thinking… "Well, I guess everything starts going downhill from here…" What if we thought completely differently? What if our goal was: I want to be stronger next year. Healthier next year. More metabolically healthy next year. More informed next year. More capable next year. And then do it again. And again. And again. For decades. Let's make the goal to be fully alive for as much of it as humanly possible. That's the health lesson I'm taking from Gary Brecka. Don't wait for the future of longevity medicine. Build the kind of body today that's ready for it.
Trick-or-treating is getting a savory upgrade! Hershey is swapping some of the sugar for popcorn, cheese puffs, and pretzels this Halloween. Is this the right move, or should Halloween stay sweet? Plus, back-to-school is here and so is school lunch dread — how do you keep your kids excited about what's in their lunchbox? We discuss the best and worst lunch food items. Then Val gets called out for having the worst yard in her neighborhood (she may have receipts
311: Navigating the grocery store can feel overwhelming, especially when so many products are marketed as “healthy” without actually having the ingredients to back it up. In this episode, we're breaking down how to shop smarter, read ingredient labels, spot misleading claims, and find better options without feeling like you have to overhaul your entire life overnight. Topics Discussed: → How do you read food labels? → What ingredients should you avoid? → Are seed oils unhealthy? → How can you spot greenwashing? → What are the healthiest grocery swaps? Sponsored By: → Function | Check your health the way I do with 160+ lab tests and access to scans through Function, all for only $365 a year. Learn more at https://functionhealth.com/REALFOODOLOGY and use code REALFOODOLOGY25 for a $25 credit. → Ogee | Thanks to today's sponsor, Ogee: A higher standard for beauty. Go to https://ogee.com/REALFOODOLOGY and use code REALFOODOLOGY to get 20% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury. Or visit Sephora.com, search Ogee, and shop the Crystal Contour Collection today. → Our Place | Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit https://fromourplace.com/REALFOODOLOGY and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 10% off sitewide. With a hundred-day risk-free trial, free shipping and returns, you can experience this game-changing cookware with zero risk. → Qualia | Take control of your cellular health today. Go to https://qualialife.com/realfoodology and save 15% to experience the science of feeling younger. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:04 - Health With Hunter:Eating Healthy Is Not Boring → 00:02:14 - Start At The Perimeter → 00:04:19 - Shop The Sales → 00:05:14 - Keep It Simple → 00:09:13 - Common Health Concerns → 00:13:48 - Secretly Unhealthy Food → 00:15:45 - Baked Goods → 00:20:33 - Best + Worst Creamers → 00:22:52 - Coffee Recommendations → 00:25:13 - Underrated Clean Brand → 00:28:34 - Kylie Fitzgerald: Navigating The Grocery Store → 00:30:46 - Seed Oils → 00:37:29 - Added Sugar → 00:41:21 - Erythritol + Allulose → 00:44:46 - Artificial vs Natural Flavoring → 00:51:50 - Greenwashing → 00:55:12 - How To Read A Label → 00:58:11 - Produce Recomendations → 01:04:46 - Egg Recommendations → 01:10:18 - Raw Milk + Dairy → 01:14:07 - A1 vs A2 Cows → 01:16:37 - Accessibility Show Links:→ https://www.realfoodology.com/ Further Listening: → How to Navigate The Grocery Store | Kyle Fitzgerald → Weight Loss Myths, Healthy Swaps & Grocery Store Hacks | Health With Hunter Check Out Hunter: → Instagram → TikTok → YouTube Check Out Kyle: → Instagram→ Youtube Check Out Courtney: → LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE → Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! → @realfoodology → www.realfoodology.com → My Immune Supplement by 2x4 → Air Dr Air Purifier → AquaTru Water Filter → EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I spent more than 35 years in dentistry believing that fluoride was one of the most important tools we had for preventing cavities. But after working with mobile dentists and seeing children with significant tooth decay—even when they were brushing, getting fluoride treatments, and following the advice I had been taught—I started asking a different question: What else is going on in the mouth that allows cavities to develop? In this episode, I'm taking you through three options for stronger, healthier teeth—fluoride, xylitol, and hydroxyapatite—and, more importantly, the bigger picture behind cavity prevention. We'll talk about mouth breathing, saliva, diet, oral bacteria, myofunctional therapy, and why I believe looking at the root cause matters just as much as choosing the right product. My goal isn't to tell you what choice to make. It's to give you information so you can ask better questions and make the decision that feels right for you and your family. There are options, but the product is only part of the picture. Look at how you're breathing, your saliva, your diet, your oral bacteria, and what's happening in the mouth before you decide what belongs on your teeth. Take what resonates with you, leave what doesn't, and always ask questions and look for the evidence. Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I cannot help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min
Actor Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, her father confirmed in a statement. The star was known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville." Gayle King has a look at her life and career.Tennis star Novak Djokovic lost in the second round of the Cincinnati Open over the weekend and appeared to struggle with stamina throughout the match. On Saturday, he attributed his on-court issues to a health condition that has been bothering him "for the past couple of years" and said it's exacerbated by hot and humid conditions.Opening statements are expected to begin Monday in Las Vegas in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis has pleaded not guilty. CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi breaks down what to expect.An opinion essay in the New York Times is sparking conversation about feminism and the growing normalization of plastic surgery. Molly Jong-Fast, an author and political commentator, discusses her decision to have a facelift at 47 and if it makes her a "bad feminist."Registered dietitian Megan McNamee weighs in on how to make your child's school lunch easier and more affordable as kids head back to the classroom.Jon Batiste speaks with "CBS Mornings" about his three new albums, which were inspired by composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Thelonious Monk, and explains how he crafted each one in a single day. The Grammy winner also gives an update on his wife, who is battling cancer.During her shift, an Amazon driver in Kentucky took a moment to untangle an American flag. CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how the routine delivery turned into a special moment with a military family.
Somewhere in your late 30s and 40s, everything you used to do stops working. The energy drains, the middle thickens, the sleep gets lighter, and your sharpness goes fuzzy. Here is what almost no one tells you: this is not you failing at willpower. Most of the longevity advice you have been handed was built on male data and biohacker experiments, and it was never designed for a woman in midlife. In this longevity masterclass, I bring together four of the most respected voices in health and longevity, Dr Stacy Sims, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Liz Earle, and Professor Valter Longo, to cut through the noise on what actually moves the needle.I also share my Longevity 7, the seven simple, sustainable changes that took me from being hospitalised with double pneumonia at 38 to a biological age over 20 years younger than my actual age, with an elite VO2 max and the bone density of a 25 year old. This is a practical, physiology first masterclass for high performing women who are done with generic wellness advice and want to build a body that stays strong, sharp, and energised for decades. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN - Why is most longevity advice wrong for women over 40? - What are the foundations of longevity that actually matter? - Is sleep consistency more important than sleep duration? - How much protein do women over 40 really need? - Can eating more protein damage your kidneys? - What are exercise snacks and do they raise VO2 max? - How do you build muscle and slow aging in midlife? - Why does plant diversity matter for gut health and inflammation? - Do omega 3s protect your brain and mood as you age? - Does morning sunlight help your skin make collagen? - Is sunscreen blocking your vitamin D? - What is the fasting mimicking diet and how often should you do it? TIMESTAMPS- 00:00 The Longevity Mistake Women Make, Why Male-Data Advice Fails And How She Reversed Her Biological Age 20 Years - 06:45 The Longevity 7 Pillars: Daily Movement, Protein And Plant Diversity, Omega-3s, Sleep Consistency, Purpose And Nature - 17:45 Building Muscle For Longevity, Diet Vs Exercise, How Much Protein You Need And Debunking The Kidney Myth - 23:10 Does Sunscreen Block Vitamin D, The SPF Myth And How Morning Light Builds Collagen For Longevity - 31:45 The Longevity Diet For Your Ancestry, Fasting Mimicking For Autophagy And The Simplest Fasting Window That WorksVALUABLE RESOURCES A BIG thank you to our sponsor who make the show possible: • Stride - Find out your biological age and how your daily habits are influencing it with DNA, bloodwork and microbiome testing with a Stride One membership https://www.getstride.com/angela/ for 10% off Want to go deeper? Start here: Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what's actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.
Susan Smith Jones, PhD, returns to This Week in America with Ric Bratton to share practical, natural ways to nourish your body, increase vitality and make healthy living part of your everyday life.In her new 2026 edition of A HUG IN A MUG: Revitalize with Fruits, Veggies, Juices, Teas, Soups, Spices & Healthy Living Extras, Susan draws on decades of experience and research to show how simple choices involving wholesome foods, beverages and healthy habits can make a meaningful difference in how you look and feel.Susan explores the benefits of nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables, fresh juices, herbal teas and culinary spices including turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, basil, oregano and cayenne. She also shares favorite recipes and easy ideas for making healthy foods more appealing and enjoyable.But A Hug in a Mug is about more than what's inside your cup. Susan uses the "mug" as a metaphor for the body itself—a remarkable vessel that deserves to be cared for every day. Good nutrition is only part of that care. Exercise, restorative sleep, time in nature, stress management, positive relationships, gratitude and faith all contribute to physical, mental and spiritual well-being.In this uplifting conversation, Ric and Susan discuss how small, realistic lifestyle choices can help you take better care of yourself without making healthy living complicated or overwhelming.Susan Smith Jones, PhD, is a longtime healthy-living expert, author and educator who spent 30 years teaching at UCLA. She has written extensively about nutrition, fitness, natural remedies, wellness and creating a positive, balanced lifestyle.This Week in America with Ric Bratton is heard on more than 100 radio stations and podcast platforms worldwide, bringing listeners informative and inspiring conversations with authors, experts and thought leaders.If you're interested in healthy eating, natural wellness, herbal teas, juicing, nutritious recipes, healthy aging, weight management and simple ways to increase your energy and vitality, don't miss Ric Bratton's conversation with Susan Smith Jones about A HUG IN A MUG.Keywords: Susan Smith Jones, A Hug in a Mug, Susan Smith Jones interview, Ric Bratton, This Week in America, healthy living, holistic health, natural wellness, nutrition, healthy eating, fruits and vegetables, herbal tea, herbal teas, juicing, fresh juice, healthy recipes, culinary spices, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, garlic, superfoods, natural remedies, weight management, healthy weight loss, healthy aging, youthful vitality, self care, wellness tips, stress management, healthy lifestyle, nutrition podcast, health podcast, author interview
Susan Smith Jones, PhD, returns to This Week in America with Ric Bratton to share practical, natural ways to nourish your body, increase vitality and make healthy living part of your everyday life.In her new 2026 edition of A HUG IN A MUG: Revitalize with Fruits, Veggies, Juices, Teas, Soups, Spices & Healthy Living Extras, Susan draws on decades of experience and research to show how simple choices involving wholesome foods, beverages and healthy habits can make a meaningful difference in how you look and feel.Susan explores the benefits of nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables, fresh juices, herbal teas and culinary spices including turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, basil, oregano and cayenne. She also shares favorite recipes and easy ideas for making healthy foods more appealing and enjoyable.But A Hug in a Mug is about more than what's inside your cup. Susan uses the "mug" as a metaphor for the body itself—a remarkable vessel that deserves to be cared for every day. Good nutrition is only part of that care. Exercise, restorative sleep, time in nature, stress management, positive relationships, gratitude and faith all contribute to physical, mental and spiritual well-being.In this uplifting conversation, Ric and Susan discuss how small, realistic lifestyle choices can help you take better care of yourself without making healthy living complicated or overwhelming.Susan Smith Jones, PhD, is a longtime healthy-living expert, author and educator who spent 30 years teaching at UCLA. She has written extensively about nutrition, fitness, natural remedies, wellness and creating a positive, balanced lifestyle.This Week in America with Ric Bratton is heard on more than 100 radio stations and podcast platforms worldwide, bringing listeners informative and inspiring conversations with authors, experts and thought leaders.If you're interested in healthy eating, natural wellness, herbal teas, juicing, nutritious recipes, healthy aging, weight management and simple ways to increase your energy and vitality, don't miss Ric Bratton's conversation with Susan Smith Jones about A HUG IN A MUG.Keywords: Susan Smith Jones, A Hug in a Mug, Susan Smith Jones interview, Ric Bratton, This Week in America, healthy living, holistic health, natural wellness, nutrition, healthy eating, fruits and vegetables, herbal tea, herbal teas, juicing, fresh juice, healthy recipes, culinary spices, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, garlic, superfoods, natural remedies, weight management, healthy weight loss, healthy aging, youthful vitality, self care, wellness tips, stress management, healthy lifestyle, nutrition podcast, health podcast, author interview
What could the future of longevity look like? In this episode of Everything Is Personal, Len May sits down with longevity advocate and author James Strole for a wide-ranging conversation about longevity, healthspan, healthy ageing, lifestyle, exercise, nutrition, mindset and the future of human health. James shares perspectives from more than 50 years of exploring longevity and discusses how our beliefs about ageing can influence the way we think about health and the future. The conversation also explores movement, daily routines, nutrition, scientific innovation, emerging longevity research, technology, purpose and what it means to live a more energised and meaningful life. EndoDNA: Where Genetic Science Meets Actionable Patient Care EndoDNA bridges the gap between complex genomics and patient wellness. Our patented DNA analysis platforms and AI technology provide genetic insights that support and enhance your clinical expertise. Click here to check out to take control over your Personal Health & Wellness Connect with EndoDNA on SOCIAL: IG | X | YOUTUBE | FB Connect with host, Len May, on IG Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
For a number of years now, our smartphones have played a central role in many aspects of our lives, from work to personal relationships to entertainment. There's a close and sometimes addictive connection. Just think of doomscrolling for example, which is a phenomenon we've discussed in the past on Do You Really Know. It's a form of behaviour which sees us compulsively scrolling through depressing content on social media platforms like Instagram or TikTok. It can easily end up draining us, leaving us feeling unfulfilled and possibly leading to anxiety or exhaustion. How can I recognise if I'm addicted to my smartphone? What about at other times of the day? What's the best way to get started? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How much do surrogate mothers get paid? What is the Barnum effect? How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 12/1/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Helping children build a healthy relationship with technology requires buy-in from families, health care providers, educators, policymakers, and technology companies. In this episode, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health and Director of National Health Communications in the Office of the Surgeon General, Stephanie Haridopolos discusses the U.S. Surgeon General's new evidence-based toolkit on harmful screen use and the "Live Real Life" campaign. She explains the physical, cognitive, academic, and mental health impacts associated with excessive or unhealthy screen use, introduces practical strategies like the "Five D's" for families, and outlines how healthcare providers can incorporate conversations about digital habits into routine care. The conversation also explores the role of tech companies, the importance of digital citizenship, and how small changes can help children spend more time sleeping, learning, connecting, and thriving offline.A Step-by-Step Guide for Supporting Adolescent Health in Schools | ASTHOVoices From the Field: Public Health Success Stories | ASTHOStrategic Funding Helps Reduce Suicide Rates in Colorado | ASTHOOffice of the Surgeon General (OSG) | HHS.gov
Today's guest, Dr. Meena Seshamani, ran Medicare at CMS and is now Secretary of Health in Maryland. She is leading one of the country's most ambitious health reform efforts: evolving Maryland's all-payer model, expanding investment in primary care, and using data infrastructure to strengthen coverage and population health—all while navigating the implementation of HR1. In this conversation, recorded at Aspen Ideas Health, Meena makes the case that policy design matters, but implementation is where its promise is realized or lost.Meena and Claudia discuss:How Maryland saved $1.6 billion for MedicareNew primary care investment strategiesHow the state is leveraging CRISP, the state's HIE, to implement HR1 and streamline enrollment in public programsMeena shares how Maryland is strengthening food systems using rural health transformation funding:“We are also taking rural health transformation dollars and investing in cold storage, food aggregators, and distribution hubs for our local Maryland farms, so that when we are doing outreach on healthy eating and providing nutritious food to people, that's actually coming from our local Maryland farms. So it's boosting the local economy in our rural areas as well.“Relevant LinksMaryland's Total Cost of Care Model: Evaluation of the First Four YearsArticle on the impact of Maryland's modelHow CRISP supports Medicaid redeterminationThe state's Rural Health Transformation planAbout Our GuestMeena Seshamani, MD, PhD serves as the Secretary of Health for Maryland in the Moore-Miller Administration, where she stewards a $20 billion health system that encompasses public health, Medicaid, disability, behavioral health, and 11 state-run hospitals. She leads the state's mission to improve the health and well-being of all Marylanders through a focus on accessibility, affordability, and equity.Under her leadership, Maryland has emerged as a national laboratory for healthcare innovation. Dr. Seshamani successfully negotiated a first-of-its-kind, multi-billion dollar healthcare payment model with federal partners and secured $168 million in inaugural funding to transform rural health delivery. Her tenure is also marked by a proactive approach to public health, exemplified by ensuring broad vaccine access in the state through the creation of a landmark program providing free vaccines to uninsured and underinsured residents—codifying health security as a statewide priority.Prior to her cabinet appointment, Dr. Seshamani served as Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Medicare at CMS. There, she executed the most significant pharmaceutical reform in decades: the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation program, achieving $6 billion in first-year savings. Her work at CMS fundamentally shifted the Medicare model to value-based care by introducing payments for community health services, caregiver training, and navigating patient care, while simultaneously tightening accountability and oversight.A board-certified head and neck surgeon and an Oxford-trained health economist, Dr. Seshamani's perspective is grounded in how health care policy and operations impact the real lives of patients. She previously served as Vice President of Clinical Care Transformation at MedStar Health, maintaining a surgical practice while leading large-scale system changes.A widely published author in the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA, her insights are frequently sought by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and major news networks. Dr. Seshamani holds her MD from Johns Hopkins University and her PhD from the University of Oxford, where she was a Marshall Scholar.SourceConnect With UsFor more information on The Other 80 please visit our website - www.theother80.com. To connect with our team, please email claudia@theother80.com and follow us on twitter @claudiawilliams and LinkedInSubscribe to The Other 80 on YouTube so you never miss our video extras or special video episodes!
310: There's so much noise in the health and wellness space that it can be hard to know what's actually worth your time. This conversation is all about cutting through that overwhelm and focusing on the habits that can have the biggest impact on your health. Dave Asprey and I talk about metabolism, weight loss, stress, recovery, sleep, protein, regenerative agriculture, and why doing more isn't always the answer. We also get into the role of cortisol, the biggest misconceptions around nutrition, and what it really means to build a healthier, more resilient body without overcomplicating the process. Topics Discussed: → Weight Loss & Metabolism → Cortisol, Stress & Recovery → Protein, Nutrition & Muscle Building → Seed Oils, Regenerative Farming & Food Quality → Biohacking, Longevity & Healthy Aging Sponsored By: → Our Place | Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit https://fromourplace.com/REALFOODOLOGY and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 10% off sitewide. With a hundred-day risk-free trial, free shipping and returns, you can experience this game-changing cookware with zero risk. → Cowboy Colostrum | Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code REALFOODOLOGY at https://cowboycolostrum.com/realfoodology → PaleoValley | Head to https://paleovalley.com/realfoodology for 15% off your first purchase. → Manukora | Head to https://manukora.com/REALFOODOLOGY to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! → Timeline | Timeline's clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you subscribe at https://timeline.com/REALFOODOLOGY Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:56 - Meet Dave Asprey → 00:02:56 - Rethinking Health and Public Health Advice → 00:07:04 - The Vegan and Keto Traps → 00:09:50 - Finding Your Health Goals → 00:13:22 - Exercising Less, Getting Better Results → 00:18:38 - Dave's 300-Pound Weight Loss → 00:23:14 - How Calories Affect the Body → 00:26:14 - Biohacking for Better Results → 00:29:54 - Stress, Exercise and Recovery → 00:31:12 - Why Regenerative Agriculture Matters → 00:35:40 - Lectins, Oxalates and Phytic Acid → 00:39:58 - Rethinking High-Intensity Workouts → 00:43:06 - Plant Foods and Mineral Absorption → 00:46:44 - Why Supplementation Matters → 00:50:26 - Dave's Top Health Priorities → 00:53:30 - Undereating, Cortisol and Weight Loss → 00:55:46 - Alcohol and Health → 00:57:54 - Dave's Health Non-Negotiables → 01:00:14 - Recovery and Minerals → 01:00:48 - Final Health Advice Check Out Dave Asprey → Instagram → The Human Upgrade Podcast Instagram → The Human Upgrade Podcast → Smarter Not Harder Book Check Out Courtney: → LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE → Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! → @realfoodology → www.realfoodology.com → My Immune Supplement by 2x4 → Air Dr Air Purifier → AquaTru Water Filter → EWG Tap Water Database Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We welcome a live audience as we bring the show to Ibero-American Action League's Community Resource Center, located in the El Camino neighborhood of Rochester. Residents say they have concerns about poverty, drug use, and homelessness, and some neighborhood children don't like to play outside anymore. We talk to a neighbor and local leaders about what it will take to change that, and about how neighborhoods thrive or suffer based on resources and funding. We welcome comments from the live audience as well. Our guests: Angelica Perez-Delgado, president and CEO of Ibero-American Action League Ramona Colon, resident of the El Camino neighborhood Maria Garcia, marketplace bilingual facilitated enroller for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.
Chicken and fish were the ‘healthier' choices everyone kept pointing you toward, so you left the red meat behind. But why does your body continue to exhaust you as much as it did before you changed your diet? If you're ready to have your body backing your dreams 100% so you can 10x your revenue, reach, and impact, this is for you. Join Jarrod and Anita as they reveal the truth about meat and the simple strategies you can start taking today to optimize your body and maximize your life. Grab our cookbooks for the quick, delicious recipes that will simplify your life, optimize health, and save you countless hours each week. Shift your body from being your biggest hindrance to your #1 asset, inside Accelerator. This is the 8 week experience built for the high-performing, faith-driven entrepreneur ready to trade the world's way of "managing" health for the body optimization system that's backed by the Bible and reliable research. Accelerator is not for everybody, but it will be perfect for some of you! Seats are limited. Apply for our next cohort here.Want our favorite dried fruits and frozen berries shipped directly to your door? Find them here.
In this episode of the Mind Movement Health Podcast, host Kate Boyle explores the complexities of health and why even seemingly healthy individuals can fall ill. She discusses the multifaceted nature of health, emphasizing that factors such as genetics, lifestyle, chronic stress, social connections, purpose, trauma, and environmental influences all play significant roles. Kate encourages listeners to focus on building resilience rather than striving for perfection in their health journeys. Time Stamps: (00:00) Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout (00:30) Understanding Health and Illness (03:21) The Complexity of Health Factors (06:06) Genetics vs. Lifestyle (10:37) The Impact of Chronic Stress (11:35) The Importance of Social Connections (12:51) Loneliness and Its Effects (14:14) Finding Purpose in Life (15:38) The Role of Trauma in Health (19:15) Environmental Influences on Health (22:09) The Importance of Healthy Habits (23:38) Resilience in Health (25:26) Conclusion and Key Takeaways
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Can Social Media Make Us Healthier_ Dr_ Waleed Shawky Attia on Medicine_ Myths & Millions of Views In a world where health information is everywhere, how do we separate what can actually help us from misinformation, myths, and viral claims? In this powerful episode of The Hurricane H Show, Hurricane H sits down with physician, medical educator, researcher, and digital health communicator Dr. Waleed Shawky Attia for a wide-ranging conversation about health, prevention, misinformation, innovation, and the future of healthcare. Dr. Waleed shares how his journey from medicine and research into digital health education accelerated during COVID-19, and why he became determined to make credible health information easier for everyday people to understand. We tackle the growing problem of health misinformation, the responsibility of doctors and creators on social media, and why viewers should research, question, and validate the health information they encounter online. But this conversation goes well beyond social media. Dr. Waleed also introduces his ambitious new healthcare app and platform concept, designed to expand access to physicians, facilitate consultations and second opinions, connect medical expertise across countries, provide health education, and explore new ways technology can make healthcare more accessible and affordable. We also discuss concepts for supporting people with disabilities and bringing specialized medical knowledge to communities that may not otherwise have access to it. And throughout the conversation, we get practical about everyday health—prevention, lifestyle choices, healthier habits, and some of the simple health tips Dr. Waleed shares with millions through his digital content. This is more than a conversation about medicine. It's about empowering people with better information, using innovation to improve access, and imagining a healthcare system that reaches people before it's too late. Topics Covered Health misinformation & medical myths • Prevention & everyday health tips • Social media's impact on healthcare • Healthcare innovation • Dr. Waleed's new app and platform • Access to physicians & second opinions • Global medical collaboration • Technology & AI • Healthcare affordability • Disability accessibility • The future of digital health The Hurricane H Show | THE EMBC NETWORK | iHealthRadio Educational content only. This program does not provide individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. https://www.instagram.com/dr.waleedshawkyattia/
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Can Social Media Make Us Healthier_ Dr_ Waleed Shawky Attia on Medicine_ Myths & Millions of Views In a world where health information is everywhere, how do we separate what can actually help us from misinformation, myths, and viral claims? In this powerful episode of The Hurricane H Show, Hurricane H sits down with physician, medical educator, researcher, and digital health communicator Dr. Waleed Shawky Attia for a wide-ranging conversation about health, prevention, misinformation, innovation, and the future of healthcare. Dr. Waleed shares how his journey from medicine and research into digital health education accelerated during COVID-19, and why he became determined to make credible health information easier for everyday people to understand. We tackle the growing problem of health misinformation, the responsibility of doctors and creators on social media, and why viewers should research, question, and validate the health information they encounter online. But this conversation goes well beyond social media. Dr. Waleed also introduces his ambitious new healthcare app and platform concept, designed to expand access to physicians, facilitate consultations and second opinions, connect medical expertise across countries, provide health education, and explore new ways technology can make healthcare more accessible and affordable. We also discuss concepts for supporting people with disabilities and bringing specialized medical knowledge to communities that may not otherwise have access to it. And throughout the conversation, we get practical about everyday health—prevention, lifestyle choices, healthier habits, and some of the simple health tips Dr. Waleed shares with millions through his digital content. This is more than a conversation about medicine. It's about empowering people with better information, using innovation to improve access, and imagining a healthcare system that reaches people before it's too late. Topics Covered Health misinformation & medical myths • Prevention & everyday health tips • Social media's impact on healthcare • Healthcare innovation • Dr. Waleed's new app and platform • Access to physicians & second opinions • Global medical collaboration • Technology & AI • Healthcare affordability • Disability accessibility • The future of digital health The Hurricane H Show | THE EMBC NETWORK | iHealthRadio Educational content only. This program does not provide individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. https://www.instagram.com/dr.waleedshawkyattia/
Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist
Vitamin C gets treated like a one-note “immune vitamin,” but the real story is bigger and far more relevant to healthy aging. We dig into what ascorbic acid actually does in the body, from collagen production and blood vessel support to antioxidant protection that matters for high-demand tissues like the brain and the eyes. If you care about preserving vision, protecting your lens, and supporting long-term cognitive health, this conversation reframes vitamin C as a daily essential, not a seasonal add-on.We also walk through compelling research in older adults showing an association between lower plasma vitamin C levels and lower gray matter volume plus weaker connectivity in key brain networks tied to memory, attention, and self-reflection. That's not proof of cause and effect, but it's a strong signal that vitamin C status may be a useful biomarker for healthier brain aging. We keep it grounded by zooming out to the full nutrition and lifestyle picture, including omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, magnesium, vitamin E, carotenoids, exercise, sleep, blood sugar control, blood pressure control, and cognitive engagement.On the vision side, we explain why the eye is so vulnerable to oxidative stress from light exposure, high oxygen use, inflammation, and time. Vitamin C concentrates in the aqueous humor and lens, helping defend against protein damage linked with cataracts, and it supports collagen that helps maintain the structure of the cornea, vitreous, retina, and ocular blood vessels. We also cover how vitamin C fits into the AREDS nutrient formula for age-related macular degeneration progression and why glaucoma conversations often include oxidative stress and vascular support. You'll leave with a clear list of vitamin C-rich foods, practical timing tips for a water-soluble vitamin, and a realistic view of where supplements may fit. Subscribe, share this with a friend who cares about eye health, and leave a review with your biggest question about vitamins for brain and vision aging.For more information, visit naturaleyecare.com and drgrossman2020.com Our email address is info@naturaleeycare.com
Plant-based burgers have been criticised for years. But what does the scientific evidence actually say? In this episode, we examine the research comparing Beyond Meat and other plant-based burgers with conventional beef, including findings from the SWAP-MEAT trial and more recent meta-analyses. We discuss cholesterol, TMAO, body weight, sodium, ultra-processed foods, and why many experts believe the public conversation has become oversimplified. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
A healthy mindset is not something people either have or lack. It is a set of patterns, and patterns can be trained.Most thoughts arrive so quickly that they feel like facts. One small setback turns into “I always mess things up.” One tense conversation becomes “Nothing ever goes well for me.” Over time, those thoughts shape mood, choices, relationships, and even how the body handles stress.Positive thinking does not mean pretending life is easy. It means learning to meet life with steadier thoughts, better questions, and more realistic hope. The goal is not to force happiness. The goal is to build a mind that can notice difficulty without getting trapped inside.Continue Your Mindset JourneyDiscover the power of the Healthy Mindset AI Platform at HealthyMindset.ai.Explore the Healthy Mindset AI Podcast for practical mindset strategies, mindfulness techniques, breathing exercises, performance insights, and self-coaching tools designed for athletes, leaders, and workplace professionals.The Healthy Mindset AI Platform combines targeted assessments, personalized growth plans, digital mindset tools, accountability support, and 24/7 access to the Digital Mind Mike Hartman to help you build confidence, strengthen focus, improve consistency, and perform at your best.For additional support, Coaching On Demand with Mike Hartman provides personalized coaching focused on mindset development, goal achievement, leadership, confidence, and performance.Healthy Mindset for Athletes & Workplace Athletes Available on Amazon: Healthy Mindset for Athletes & Workplace AthletesASSESS. IMPROVE. PERFORM. HealthyMindset.ai
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm talking with Karen Bloom, the founder of Natural Haven about how detoxing your home can help support fertility and overall health. Karen's passion for safe living was born from her own personal health challenges, including Lyme disease and mold toxicity. She shifted from working as a consumer protection attorney to becoming an expert in non-toxic living, and now helps families create safer home environments. In this episode, we talk about the toxins that may be lurking in your everyday life and how you can reduce your exposure and protect your fertility. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. In this episode, we cover: Karen's personal health journey and what led her to focus on non-toxic living The common toxins in your home that can impact fertility Simple, budget-friendly swaps to detox your living space How to spot and avoid greenwashing when buying products The lifestyle shifts that can help reduce chemical exposure What to expect from a personalized home detox consultation Resources to get started on your own non-toxic living journey Resources: Karen Bloom's website: Natural Haven Follow Karen Bloom on Instagram @naturalhavensb Join The IVF Class Find Dr. Aimee's Fertility Essentials & Supplements Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, August 17 at 4 pm PT, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing and answer your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to reach Dr. Aimee: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tipsSubscribe to the newsletter to get updatesJoin Egg Whisperer SchoolRequest a Consultation Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well-known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.
Ashley Fillmore knows what it's like to do everything right and still not feel healthy.As a nutrition coach, personal trainer, and founder of Metabolic Fix, Ashley opens up about her own journey from restrictive dieting, overexercising, and hormone imbalances to finding a sustainable approach that actually works. Together, we talk about why so many busy moms are exhausted despite trying to "be healthy," how social media has created more confusion than clarity, and why personalized health strategies matter.If you've ever felt like you're doing all the "right" things but still aren't seeing the results you want, this conversation will help you rethink what true health really looks like.In this episode, we discuss: Why "healthy" habits can sometimes do more harm than good Signs your body is asking you to slow down and listen The truth about overexercising and underfueling Why one-size-fits-all wellness advice doesn't work for busy moms How investing in your health creates a ripple effect for your entire family Small, sustainable changes that actually last Whether your goal is more energy, better health, or simply feeling like yourself again, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to do more—you just need an approach that works for you. Text us your feedback or questions!Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram
Send us Fan MailOn this episode: Chris is joined by Minister for Health, Environment & Sustainability, Hon. Katherine Ebanks-Wilks, MP, to discuss the proposed legislative reforms designed to modernize Cayman's public health & environmental protections. This episode provides an important look at how environmental protections can lead to better public-health outcomes & ultimately create a cleaner, safer & healthier Cayman.
What Are the Key “Ins” and “Outs” for Living a Healthier, Longer Life? In this episode of Live Foreverish, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal explore three health "ins" and one "out." They discuss curcumin's anti-inflammatory benefits for benign prostatic hyperplasia, CoQ10's role in improving cholesterol, blood sugar, and energy metabolism in metabolic disorders, and bone broth's nutritional value for gut health. For the "out," they warn against PFAS exposure during pregnancy, linking it to adverse fetal development, and offer practical tips to minimize exposure through water filtration and avoiding certain cookware and food packaging. #LELEARN #EDULFsocial
What Are the Key “Ins” and “Outs” for Living a Healthier, Longer Life? In this episode of Live Foreverish, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal explore three health "ins" and one "out." They discuss curcumin's anti-inflammatory benefits for benign prostatic hyperplasia, CoQ10's role in improving cholesterol, blood sugar, and energy metabolism in metabolic disorders, and bone broth's nutritional value for gut health. For the "out," they warn against PFAS exposure during pregnancy, linking it to adverse fetal development, and offer practical tips to minimize exposure through water filtration and avoiding certain cookware and food packaging. #LELEARN #EDULFsocial Guest Bio: Katarzyna Maresz, PhD, is the former president of the International Science and Health Foundation and former Scientific Coordinator of the educational portal VitaminK2.org. She is currently the Executive Coordinator of the Vitamin K2 Scientific Advisory Committee, a group of independent experts. She collaborates with academic and industry partners worldwide on projects related to vitamin K2, bone health, cardiovascular health, and other emerging areas.
In this episode of Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities, I sit down with Nicole Zapoli, a professional fitness and wellness coach, owner of NZ Fitness, author of Live Fit From the Inside Out: The Six Shifts to Living Your Strongest, Healthiest, and Happiest Life, and mom of two. With over 25 years of experience, a pro card in natural bodybuilding, and a background ranking among the top 5% of CrossFit Games Open athletes, Nicole breaks down what it truly takes to build holistic health from the ground up. Together, we explore how early childhood athletics built her lifelong discipline, why physical movement and mindset shifts are more powerful than just talking through problems, and how simple daily habits can transform your health and mindset. In this episode, we discuss: How an eight-year-old Nicole dressed up for Career Day with a vision to become a coach and gym owner How childhood gymnastics built early resilience, body respect, and physical confidence Why early open conversations about eating disorders helped Nicole focus on sports nutrition and proper fueling Why gymnastics provides the ultimate physical and mental foundation for all sports and life skills How parents can teach discipline and consistency to kids, even on days they don't feel like showing up The SHIFTS acronym: Sleep, Hydration, Intake, Fitness, Thoughts, and Sunshine Why thoughts and mindset are the most essential shift for creating sustainable life change Why taking physical action and moving your body rewires the brain and eases anxiety far better than passive discussion The childhood stick-shift driving lesson from Nicole's dad that inspired her book's core philosophy Nicole's upcoming 2027 fitness and yoga retreat and her ultimate dream of opening a holistic wellness ranch “You're not gonna stay in fourth or fifth gear forever. We've gotta be able to shift down, take rest, and be able to shift back depending on where we are and where we're going.” - Nicole Zapoli About Nicole: Nicole Zapoli is a professional fitness and wellness coach, owner of NZ Fitness, and author of "Live FIT From the Inside Out: The 6 SHIFTS to Living Your Strongest, Healthiest, and Happiest Life." With over 25 years of experience, a Pro card in natural bodybuilding (Figure & Sports Model), and ranking among the top 5% CrossFit Games Open athletes, Nicole is a leading expert in holistic wellness, having trained thousands globally. Nicole's journey began at age eight, dreaming of owning her own gym and becoming a coach. The turning point came when, at 14, training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, she witnessed peers struggling with eating disorders, which profoundly shifted her mission to help people live healthier, happier lives beyond competition. Later, overcoming personal anxiety and imposter syndrome as a single mom and gym owner further solidified her understanding of self-worth. Through her journey, Nicole developed a unique approach to help athletes, busy parents, and professionals achieve lifelong wellness through what she calls the SHIFTS Framework. Book: Live FIT from the Inside Out: The 6 SHIFTS to Living Your Strongest, Healthiest, and Happiest Lifehttps://a.co/d/0hl2NQT9 https://nicolezapoli.comhttps://www.instagram.com/nicolezapoli/https://www.instagram.com/_nz_fitness/ ----- Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order. Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation
Join us in this episode as we dive into sustainable weight loss, hormone balance, metabolic health, and longevity with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer. As a board-certified physician specializing in metabolic health, performance medicine, and hormone optimization, Dr. Gajer is passionate about helping people improve their health through personalized, proactive care that focuses on prevention rather than treatment. Originally from Poland and raised in the United States, she is dedicated to educating others on the lifestyle habits that promote lasting vitality and wellness. Hit play to discover: The foundations of sustainable weight loss. Why hormone balance is essential for long-term health. How metabolic health impacts energy, performance, and longevity. The importance of preserving muscle as we age. Dr. Gajer graduated with top honors from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed her residency in academic emergency medicine at The George Washington University. Inspired by years of caring for patients with preventable chronic diseases, she founded The Gajer Practice to deliver personalized, root-cause-focused care that empowers individuals to take control of their health. Her mission is to help patients optimize their biology through evidence-based nutrition, exercise, hormone health, and lifestyle medicine so they can live healthier, more vibrant lives. Connect with Dr. Gajer: The Gajer Practice Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Youtube
Though school is out for summer, the learning hasn't stopped for some Oklahoma kids and teens interested in health and healthcare. From the Youth Action for Health Leadership (YAHL) Summit in June to the Youth Medical Summits in July – followed by the August launch of TSET's new interactive nicotine addiction website called Worth It – Episode 59 of the TSET Better Health Podcast explores how the summer of 2026 provided golden opportunities for youth to learn and lead Oklahoma into a healthier future.
Are Impossible Burgers and fake meats worse for you than a steak or hamburger? Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to examine one of today's biggest nutrition debates. A veggie burger and a beef burger may both be classified as processed, but does that make them nutritionally equal? What about plant milk versus dairy milk, packaged cereal versus bacon and eggs, or a protein bar versus a cheeseburger? Dr. Barnard explains what "ultra-processed" actually means, why certain foods can encourage overeating, and whether the widely used NOVA classification system paints with too broad a brush. He also explores why saturated fat, cholesterol, fiber, calorie density, and a food's source may matter just as much as—or more than—the number of ingredients on its label.
If your workouts vanish the moment life gets busy, it's not because you're weak, lazy, or “bad at discipline.” It's because you're treating exercise like a choice that requires motivation.High performers do something completely different.Do you need motivation to brush your teeth?We talk about what motivation really is, and how your brain constantly runs an effort-versus-reward calculation. We get concrete with the routine that's kept me consistent with my fitness, not skipping a day for 25+ years.We dig into the neuroscience of stress and habits, including why stress reduces goal-directed planning in the prefrontal cortex and pushes you toward automatic behaviors, meaning you don't rise to your expectations, you fall to your training AKA habits.If this helps, subscribe, share it with one person who needs it, and leave a quick review so more people can build stress-proof habits.Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.
**Resting in God: The Secret to a Stronger, Healthier Marriage**In a culture that celebrates busyness, it's easy for marriages to become another place where we strive, perform, and simply try to keep up. But God designed something different. From the very beginning, He established the Sabbath as a gift—a sacred rhythm of rest that reminds us we are sustained by His presence, not by our constant effort.In this episode, we explore how embracing biblical rest and practicing the Sabbath can strengthen your marriage. Discover how setting aside intentional time to pause, worship, and reconnect with God creates space to reconnect with one another. We'll discuss how Sabbath helps couples slow down, communicate more deeply, release stress, and remember what truly matters.Rest is more than taking a day off—it's an act of trust. It declares that God is in control, even when life feels demanding. As couples learn to rest in Him together, they cultivate greater peace, patience, unity, and resilience in their relationship.Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by work, parenting, ministry, or the pace of everyday life, this episode offers biblical encouragement and practical ways to make Sabbath a life-giving rhythm in your home. Join us as we discover how resting in God isn't stepping away from your marriage—it's one of the most powerful ways to invest in it. FREE 30-Minute ConsultationReserve your spot today:https://calendly.com/bettertwo2gether/premaritalandmaritalcoachingWe'd be honored to walk alongside you as you build a marriage that reflects God's love, grace, and purpose.If this video encouraged you:
What happens when two former TV producers trade deadlines and breaking stories for buzzing hives and life outdoors? In this episode, Traci Stein sits down with Eric and Mary Hanan to share their unexpected journey from investigative journalism to building Beehaven, a thriving beekeeping business in Glen Ridge, New Jersey.What began as Eric's search for a more meaningful, nature-based career has grown into a full-on family operation—complete with unforgettable (and hilarious) moments in the field. Along the way, you'll learn fascinating bee facts, get a behind-the-scenes look at modern beekeeping, and discover simple ways all of us can support the planet's most essential pollinators.If you're craving more purpose—and you care about a healthier planet—this conversation will leave you inspired and ready to take action.For more on Eric and Mary Hanan, Beehaven, and beekeeping: https://www.beehavenbees.com/Video of bees swarming near 54th Street: https://abcnews.com/video/99987271/For more on Traci Stein and the podcast: https://www.drtracistein.comWatch the episode video: https://www.youtube.com/@TraciSteinPhD
In this episode, regenerative agriculture expert Dr. Jessica Chiartas how healthy, well-cared for soil produce healthy, nutrient-dense food. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
#388: Do you ever notice how the way you talk to yourself shapes everything - your mood, your decisions, and how you show up in the world? Join me today to learn how to notice your habitual self-talk, pause to observe it, and begin shifting it with intention. I guide you through understanding the power of your “second brain” and how old thought patterns shape your feelings and actions. We'll also explore useful tools for pressing pause on our thoughts to consider whether they're helping us build the healthy, fulfilling life that we deserve. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://beatrizalbina.com/388 Check out my courses here:https://beatrizalbina.com/workwithme/ Order your copy of End Emotional Outsourcing here: https://beatrizalbina.com/book/ Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/beatrizvictoriaalbinanp/?hl=enMentioned in this episode:Join Nervous System Signals and Safety!You understand your anxiety. You can name your triggers, trace them back, explain the whole thing. And your body still does what it does - the freeze, the brace, the exhaustion that has nothing to do with how much you slept. Working at the level where the pattern actually lives - your nervous system, your physiology - is what changes it. Signals & Safety is 12 weeks of somatic education and practice built from 20+ years of clinical training. You come out knowing why your body responds the way it does, and with the tools to meet yourself differently in the moments that used to undo you. Check it out here: https://feminist-wellness.captivate.fm/signalsandsafetyNervous System Signals and Safety
This week, we are joined by Nick Jarman, Founder and CEO of the Certified Trading Card Association.Nick talks us through what the CTCA is, and its goal to bring more confidence, accountability, and support to the wider trading card industry.We dig into the CTCA Community Membership, the Global Trading Card Registry, certified breakers, trusted retailers, hobby wellbeing, and collector protection.We also talk about Nick's recent trip to Fanatics Fest, plans for The National, and why collaboration may matter more than competition as the trading card hobby continues to grow.Expect serious hobby infrastructure chat, a few carefully dodged announcements, some Tom Holland-level spoiler avoidance, and just enough air drumming to keep the podcast professionally unprofessional.Find out more about the CTCA here: https://thectca.org/---⏳ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Air Drumming, Intros & Meet Nick Jarman02:23 What Is the CTCA?06:30 Community Membership and Collector Support08:32 Fanatics Fest, The National and Hobby Growth11:01 Nick's Background and the CTCA Origin Story17:52 Global Trading Card Registry and Stolen Slabs23:09 Pushback, Relentlessness and Why Trust Matters28:01 Healthy Hobby, Spending Habits and Collector Wellbeing35:25 Certified Breakers, Platforms and Self-Regulation42:35 Nick's Personal Collection and Hometown Heroes49:57 Show Presence, Fanatics Fest and Hobby Networking1:01:34 How to Join the CTCA and Episode Signoff---
Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Dating, Empty Nest, Well-Being, Mindset, Happiness
What if the anxiety you feel about dating again isn't a sign you weren't meant to date, but an invitation to understand yourself more deeply?Like many women over 50, you've built a successful career or raised and launched your children, done the therapy, read the self-help books, and created a meaningful life after divorce — and you still question your intuition when someone new shows up. You don't want to be alone, but you keep attracting the wrong guys and repeating the same relationship patterns.Dating after divorce isn't just about finding someone you're attracted to. It's about learning to recognize relationship compatibility, understanding the difference between chemistry and emotional safety, and knowing whether your body is responding to a real red flag or an old attachment wound asking for attention. That's why nervous system regulation and self-awareness matter just as much as finding the right partner.As a certified somatic experiencing practitioner and coach, and someone who's spent the last eight years navigating dating relationships myself, I'm sharing the lessons that changed what I look for in a partner — the qualities that helped me move beyond chemistry toward a relationship built on honesty, growth, and genuine connection.In this episode, I'll share:The 9 green flags not everyone is talking aboutWhat a healthy relationship is actually built on outside of attraction and chemistryHow to tell the difference between a warning sign and an attachment wound that needs healingWhy financial alignment, shared values, and emotional maturity matter more in midlife than most people realizeWhat relationship green flags look like once early-dating excitement settlesWhy secure attachment isn't about finding the perfect partner — it's learning to create safety within yourself and with someone elseWhy conflict repair is the #1 predictor of long-term compatibilityHow laughter, generosity, and accountability build deeper intimacyHow honest conversations about your past, fears, and intimacy strengthen connection instead of creating distanceFinding love in midlife isn't about getting lucky. It's about getting clear on what truly matters, trusting yourself enough to wait for it, and choosing someone who makes you feel loved.Much love and freedom,LaurieClick here to purchase my “Nervous System Regulation Starter Kit” it's $29.99Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting GoFree ResourcesClick here to schedule a FREE inquiry call with me.Click here for my FREE “Beginner's Guide to Somatic Healing”Click here for my FREE “Girlfriends Guide to Online Dating”Click here for my FREE Core Values ExerciseResources Mentioned in this episode:Click here to join me on Insight Timer for somatic healing practices and guided meditations. Somatic Touch Sessions - Click here to book an inquiry call if you're in Los Angeles.OKCupid Article Connect with me:WebsiteInstagramEpisodes MentionedDating in Midlife Series - 8 Signs You're Ready to Date and Fall in Love Again in MidlifeOvercome Your Midlife Dating Fears: 8 Tips You Can't Miss5 Tips to Make Dating Over 50 Fun Again with Carolyn Lee ArnoldWhy Self-Love And Setting Boundaries Are Important for Succesfully Dating in MidlifeOther Dating PodcastsOvercome Common Dating Challenges and Achieve Emotional Connection with Bernardo MendezHow to Feel Confident and Find a Healthy Relationship Dating in MidlifeFinancial Alignment - How to Build Financial Security and Confidence with Jennifer LeeIntimacy in Midlife - How Safe Hormone Therapy and Vaginal Health Can Close The Bedroom Gap with Dr. Maria SophoclesPlease leave me feedback. I cannot respond so if you'd like me to respond, please leave your email***********************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL, MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED THERAPIST IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MEDICAL ISSUE OR PROBLEM.
In this episode, we welcome back exercise scientist Maria Luque, PhD, to talk about her new book New Moves in Menopause: A Fearless Guide to a Stronger, Healthier, Saner Midlife and the mindset shift it asks of midlife women. Maria explains why she moved beyond traditional “fix your body” fitness narratives to focus on helping women feel better in their bodies through movement and create their own personalized “map” for midlife. She shares how becoming a mother to her daughter Charlie forced her to confront her own body image struggles and led to the “Charlie Test,” a practical filter women can use to reframe negative self-talk and diet culture messages. We explore how to untangle fitness from aesthetics, bring joy and play back into movement, and build a baseline of daily activity that supports real-life adventures, quality of life, and menopause-specific needs.Dr. Maria Luque is a fitness expert, menopause coach, Air Force veteran, former health science professor, and founder of Fitness in Menopause. With a PhD & MS in Health Sciences and over two decades of expertise, she's one of the most credentialed and trusted voices in women's midlife fitness—and the menopause coach to Halle Berry. Her book, New Moves in Menopause – A Fearless Guide to a Stronger, Healthier, & Saner Midlife, offers practical information as well as transformational explorations that help women understand what's happening in their bodies, build mental and physical strength and engage with midlife as a time of freedom, rather than a collection of symptoms. You can check out her new book at NewMovesInMenopause.comJoin us at Feisty Fest September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Join the Feisty Strong STRONG Club: https://feisty.co/training/strong-club/ and use code: HITPLAY15 to save 15%Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 20% off your order with code FEISTYBRAIN at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr
Better sleep isn't just about getting more rest, it's about unlocking a healthier body, a clearer mind, and a deeper connection to your higher self. Eric Bigger and Stanford-trained sleep medicine physician Dr. Feby Maria Puravath Manikat explore how sleep can elevate your consciousness, boost your health, and help you show up as your highest self every day.About Dr. Feby Maria Puravath ManikatDr. Feby Maria Puravath Manikat is a Stanford-trained sleep medicine physician specializing in sleep health, longevity, and integrative medicine. She also trained at Cornell University in nutritional sciences and Harvard Medical School in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Blending science with holistic practices, she helps high-performing professionals optimize their sleep to improve health, energy, performance, and overall well-being. Dr. Feby also lectures Stanford's "Sleep and Dreams" course and serves as Sleep Director at Apple's AC Wellness, guiding Apple employees toward better rest, recovery, and peak performance.Website: https://www.febymariamd.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/febypuravath/Check out Miracle Season's collection: https://itsmiracleseason.co/collections/frontpageWork with me: https://www.ericbigger.com/workwithme?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=work_with_m...Connect with Simplified Impact: https://hubs.ly/Q02vvMJ90
Join the Secure Self Challenge hereToday's episode is part 3 of my Attachment & Conflict series, and we're talking all about how to transform the way you do conflict. I'll be sharing general tips and mindset shifts for how to approach conflict, as well as specific guidance for both anxious and avoidant partners on what to do (and not to do) to avoid getting pulled into those all-too-familiar negative cycles.
— What if one of the most powerful tools for improving your health was already at your fingertips? In this episode, we explore the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and personal well-being through the themes of Better Health with AI: Your Roadmap to Results with Dr. Earl Campazzi. As AI rapidly transforms the way we live and work, it is also changing how we understand, monitor, and care for our health. Dr. Earl discuss how emerging technologies—from wearable devices and health apps to genetic insights and AI-powered analysis—can help us move from reactive healthcare to proactive wellness. How can we detect health risks earlier? Make more personalized decisions about nutrition, exercise, and longevity? And how do we use these tools wisely while remaining aware of their limitations? Join us for an insightful conversation about the future of preventive medicine, the promise and pitfalls of AI, and how technology can empower us to take a more active role in creating healthier, longer, and more vibrant lives. Valeria sits with Dr. Earl J. Campazzi, Jr — He is the author of "Better Health with AI: Your Roadmap to Results." Dr. Earl J. Campazzi, Jr., brings over 35 years of clinical experience and four board certifications to his Palm Beach Concierge Practice, bridging traditional medicine with modern technology. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, he also holds three degrees from Johns Hopkins University—including a Master of Public Health from the School of Hygiene and Public Health—and an MBA from Duke University. Dr. Campazzi's distinguished career includes serving as Senior Associate Consultant at the Mayo Clinic, Chief Resident in Preventive Medicine at Johns Hopkins, and Medical Director for Palm Beach County's Occupational Health Clinic. As founder of Island Medical Care, he has practiced concierge medicine in Palm Beach since 2006, earning national recognition such as HCA's Top Physician for Patient Satisfaction award, while maintaining staff privileges at leading hospitals including Cleveland Clinic Florida. Passionate about making artificial intelligence accessible to everyone—even those who aren't "tech people"—Dr. Campazzi helps families use simple, practical tools to live longer, healthier lives. Learn more about Dr. Earl J. Campazzi, Jr and his work!
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Erling Haaland eats six meals and roughly 6,000 calories every day to fuel his extraordinary performance on the soccer field. But should anyone else be eating like him? Haaland's highly publicized routine includes raw milk, beef liver, cow heart, steak, eggs, fish, pasta, vegetables, and honey. In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to examine whether the foods powering one of the world's greatest athletes could create serious health risks for the average person. Dr. Barnard explores the immediate food-safety concerns surrounding raw milk and the potential problems associated with regularly consuming organ meats. Could highly concentrated amounts of dietary cholesterol, heme iron, vitamin A, and copper become too much of a good thing?
Have you ever forgotten a phone number, birthday, or why you walked into a room because you knew your phone would remember it for you? Many people joke about "digital dementia." While it isn't a real medical diagnosis, researchers are becoming increasingly concerned that our growing dependence on technology may be changing how we remember, think, and solve problems. https://www.neurocenternj.com/blog/digital-dementia-how-screens-and-digital-devices-impact-memory/ Most of us pay attention to our physical health and, increasingly, our mental health. But what about our social health? Research suggests the quality of your relationships may have a profound impact on your happiness, resilience, and even how long you live. Yet many people today have fewer close connections than ever before. Kasley Killam explains why social health matters so much and how to build stronger, more meaningful relationships. She has advised organizations including Google, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the World Economic Forum, and is author of The Art and Science of Connection: Why Our Social Health Is the Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier (https://amzn.to/4cynFRi). Where do great ideas come from? Is imagination something you're born with, or can you actually develop it? According to Albert Read, imagination is more like a muscle than a mysterious gift—it grows stronger the more you understand and use it. In this conversation, he explains how creativity works, why ideas sometimes seem to appear out of nowhere, and how anyone can become more imaginative. Albert is Managing Director of Condé Nast Britain and author of The Imagination Muscle: Where Good Ideas Come From (https://amzn.to/4cw9xrw). Sending flowers to someone who is sick or recovering from surgery seems like a thoughtful gesture. But can flowers actually help someone heal? Surprisingly, research suggests they may do more than brighten a room—they may have measurable effects on mood, stress, and recovery. https://www.floweraura.com/blog/healing-power-get-well-soon-flowers-scientific-perspective PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAYFAIR: Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit https://Rula.com/sysk to get started. QUINCE: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to https://Quince.com/sysk for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: It's time to turn those "what ifs" into CHA CHING with Shopify Today! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at https://Shopify.com/sysk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices