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According to Healthline.com, the human body has around 5 million hair follicles. Now you might not have guessed, but that figure is around the same for both men and women. And our body hair has a lot of important functions. It helps regulate body temperature by keeping us warm or retaining sweat to cool us down. It also protects sensitive parts of our bodies from infection, like the eyes and genitals. And yet, women often go to great lengths to have their body hair removed, and there's a taboo around having hairy armpits or other body parts. It's in no small part down to gendered social control. Is body hair removal a recent development? When did that become the case? What about pubic hair? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why do people get angry when they drive?⁠ ⁠Is palm oil really bad for your health?⁠ ⁠How to make the most out of a rental property?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: February, 18th, 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mental health system didn't start out fair — and in many ways, it still isn't. In this powerful episode, Dr. Nicole Washington sits down with fellow psychiatrist Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox to unpack the long, painful history that continues to shape the experiences of Black Americans seeking mental health care. From the horrifying “diagnosis” of drapetomania in the 1800s to the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, they trace how mistrust, stigma, and systemic bias became woven into the Black community's relationship with psychiatry.But they don't stop there. Dr. Nicole and Dr. Leesha explore the research showing that Black and Hispanic people are 3 to 4 times more likely to be misdiagnosed with schizophrenia instead of bipolar disorder — a mistake that can derail treatment, worsen symptoms, and put lives at risk.Listener takeaways the historical roots of racial disparities in psychiatric diagnosis why Black Americans are more likely to be misdiagnosed with schizophrenia how stigma and generational trauma shape attitudes toward treatment practical steps to find culturally humble, affirming providers Most importantly, they offer real, actionable advice: how to find culturally affirming care, how to navigate bias in the system, and how Black and other communities of color can break generational silence around mental health. This conversation is validating, eye-opening, and deeply empowering. Listen now!   Our guest, Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox, affectionately known as Dr. Leesha, is a double board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. She earned both her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed her general psychiatry residency training, child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship, and community mental health/public psychiatry fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. Since 2009, she has lived and worked in Alabama and is the medical director at Central Alabama Wellness, a community mental health center located in metro Birmingham. Our host, Dr. Nicole Washington, is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she attended Southern University and A&M College. After receiving her BS degree, she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to enroll in the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa. Since completing her residency training, Dr. Nicole has spent most of her career caring for and being an advocate for those who are not typically consumers of mental health services, namely underserved communities, those with severe mental health conditions, and high performing professionals. Through her private practice, podcast, speaking, and writing, she seeks to provide education to decrease the stigma associated with psychiatric conditions. Find out more at DrNicolePsych.com. Our host, ⁠Gabe Howard⁠, is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after suicide prevention and mental health speaker, but he wouldn't be any of those things today if he hadn't been committed to a psychiatric hospital in 2003.Gabe also hosts Healthline's ⁠Inside Mental Health⁠ podcast has appeared in numerous publications, including Bipolar magazine, WebMD, Newsweek, and the Stanford Online Medical Journal. He has appeared on all four major TV networks, ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. Among his many awards, he is the recipient of Mental Health America's Norman Guitry Award, received two Webby Honoree acknowledgements, and received an official resolution from the Governor of Ohio naming him an “Everyday Hero.” Gabe wrote the popular book, "⁠Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations⁠," available from Amazon; signed copies are available ⁠directly from the author⁠ with free swag included! To learn more about Gabe, or to book him for your next event, please visit his website, ⁠gabehoward.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Health Line, Olaoluwa sits with Dr. Muftiah Jokomba — a physiotherapist who grew up in Ikorodu and now practices in the United States.Together, they break down the science of mobility, how our daily habits shape long-term health, and why “moving well” is the foundation for truly living well.A grounded, practical, and inspiring conversation for every body.

We've all heard about the importance of getting a balanced diet, but some people choose to ignore that advice completely, and those following the carnivore diet are a prime example. As you may have guessed from its name, the carnivore diet involves eating almost exclusively meat, sometimes raw, sometimes cooked, and might also include fish. Healthline.com says that “other animal foods like eggs and certain dairy products” are sometimes also eaten. Are there any benefits? How did such a sketchy diet become popular? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Can you eat eggs everyday?⁠ ⁠What is Lucky Girl syndrome, this new method that is all the rage on Tik Tok?⁠ ⁠Which type of wine is best for your health?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 29/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3195: Jillian Kubala explores how different types of drinking water impact your health by examining their treatment methods and potential contaminants. Discover which water type supports your wellness goals and why not all "clean" water is created equal. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/purified-vs-distilled-vs-regular-water Quotes to ponder: "Drinking distilled water is fine, but you may be missing out on the potential benefits of naturally occurring minerals in tap water." "Some purification methods, such as reverse osmosis and distillation, remove fluoride from the water supply." "Distilled water may be more appropriate in situations where tap or purified water isn't available or when your immune system is compromised." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3195: Jillian Kubala explores how different types of drinking water impact your health by examining their treatment methods and potential contaminants. Discover which water type supports your wellness goals and why not all "clean" water is created equal. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/purified-vs-distilled-vs-regular-water Quotes to ponder: "Drinking distilled water is fine, but you may be missing out on the potential benefits of naturally occurring minerals in tap water." "Some purification methods, such as reverse osmosis and distillation, remove fluoride from the water supply." "Distilled water may be more appropriate in situations where tap or purified water isn't available or when your immune system is compromised." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3194: Jillian Kubala breaks down the differences between purified, distilled, and regular tap water, helping you understand how each is processed and what they contain. Discover which type is best for drinking, how purification methods impact mineral content, and what to consider when choosing water for daily use. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/purified-vs-distilled-vs-regular-water Quotes to ponder: "Purified water is water that has been filtered or processed to remove impurities like chemicals and other contaminants." "Distilled water is a type of purified water that has had both contaminants and minerals removed." "While tap water is generally safe to drink, it may still contain trace contaminants." Episode references: World Health Organization – Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241549950 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The integration of artificial intelligence, AI, in mental healthcare holds promise for enhancing treatments, diagnosing, personalizing care, and more. An emerging new use of AI is in therapy, but is it ready for schizophrenia? In today's episode, host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and co-host Gabe Howard are going to explore the benefits and dangers of AI therapy in schizophrenia care. Our guest is Dr. Nick Haber. Dr. Haber is a researcher and assistant professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education. His research group develops artificial intelligence systems meant to mimic and model the ways that people learn in early life, exploring their environments through play, social interaction, and curiosity. He is the senior author of a new study about exploring the dangers of AI in mental healthcare. Our guest, Nick Haber, is an Assistant Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, and by courtesy, Computer Science. After receiving his PhD in mathematics on Partial Differential Equation theory, he worked on Sension, a company that applied computer vision to online education. He then co-founded the Autism Glass Project at Stanford, a research effort that employs wearable technology and computer vision in a tool for children with autism. Aside from such work on learning and therapeutic tools, he and his research group develop artificial intelligence systems meant to mimic and model the ways people learn early in life, exploring their environments through play, social interaction, and curiosity. Our host, Rachel Star Withers, (Link: www.rachelstarlive.com) is an entertainer, international speaker, video producer, and schizophrenic. She has appeared on MTV's Ridiculousness, TruTV, NBC's America's Got Talent, Marvel's Black Panther, TUBI's #shockfight, Goliath: Playing with Reality, and is the host of the HealthLine podcast “Inside Schizophrenia”. She grew up seeing monsters, hearing people in the walls, and having intense urges to hurt herself. Rachel creates videos documenting her schizophrenia, ways to manage, and letting others like her know they are not alone and can still live an amazing life. She has created a kid's mental health comic line, The Adventures of ____. (Learn more at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Fearless-Unstoppable-Light-Ambitious/dp/B0FHWK4ZHS ) Fun Fact: She has wrestled alligators. Our cohost, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. He also hosts the twice Webby honored podcast, Inside Bipolar, with Dr. Nicole Washington. To learn more about Gabe, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Please share this episode and podcast with anyone who could benefit. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3194: Jillian Kubala breaks down the differences between purified, distilled, and regular tap water, helping you understand how each is processed and what they contain. Discover which type is best for drinking, how purification methods impact mineral content, and what to consider when choosing water for daily use. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/purified-vs-distilled-vs-regular-water Quotes to ponder: "Purified water is water that has been filtered or processed to remove impurities like chemicals and other contaminants." "Distilled water is a type of purified water that has had both contaminants and minerals removed." "While tap water is generally safe to drink, it may still contain trace contaminants." Episode references: World Health Organization – Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241549950 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MBIE says it's working hard to deal with issues regarding sand products potentially contaminated with asbestos. EC Rainbow Sand 1.3 kilos, Creatistics Coloured Sand, 1 kilo, and four Kmart NZ Magic Sand products have been recalled. MBIE Product Safety Spokesperson Ian Caplin says they are acting with an abundance of caution - and people shouldn't panic. "The potential impact of asbestos exposure is a long-term thing, people don't need to take immediate steps to manage their health." Anyone concerned about health effects should call Healthline. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful first part of a two-part series, host Sharna Southan sits down with Kirsten Karchmer, health tech pioneer, women's health expert, and founder & CEO of Conceivable Technologies. About Our Guest Kirsten is revolutionising women's health through technology. Conceivable was named one of the most innovative health tech startups by MedTech in 2015 and Best Fertility App by Healthline in 2016. She's been featured in TechCrunch, Fox News, and Huffington Post, and recognized as one of the top female startup founders to watch. What You'll Learn in Part 1 Kirsten's Transformation Story: How being diagnosed with MS led her to discover acupuncture and Chinese medicine Her journey from linguistics professor to becoming a fertility acupuncturist Working with over 10,000 women across three clinics over 20 years Your Period as a Health Diagnostic Tool: Why every symptom of your menstrual cycle tells a story about your health How blood color, consistency, volume, and cycle length reveal fertility potential The connection between period health and ability to conceive and stay pregnant The Three Key Factors for Staying Pregnant: Energy levels - Why you need an 8/10 energy level (without caffeine or exercise) Body temperature - The critical temperature threshold after ovulation that most women don't know about Menstrual flow - What healthy bleeding should look like and why clots matter Why Current Medical Approaches Fall Short: The limitations of jumping straight to fertility treatments without addressing root causes How medications like Clomid and letrozole can impact long-term fertility Why the medical system isn't equipped to provide comprehensive reproductive health support Key Takeaways Your menstrual cycle is a monthly report card on your overall health Getting pregnant isn't enough - your body needs to be prepared to stay pregnant Many fertility issues can be addressed through understanding and optimizing your cycle Technology can democratize access to fertility knowledge previously only available to a few Resources Mentioned Conceivable Technologies app Kirsten's book "Seeing Red" The Institute of Healing Through Pregnancy Loss Pregnancy Loss Practitioner Certification Program Don't miss Part 2 where we dive deeper into practical solutions and how technology is changing the fertility landscape. Connect with our guest: Kirsten Karchmer, Conceivable Technologies: www.conceivable.com TikTok @yourfertilityexpert Stan store: HERE IG: @conciveable.official Connect with Sharna: ** Grab the FREE Loss to Purpose Masterclass if you want to learn how to turn your experience into your expertise: https://www.sharnasouthan.com/loss-to-purpose-masterclass ** Apply for the Certification: HERE IG: @instituteofhealing_pl IG: @pregnancylosscertification IG: Podcast: @pregnancyloss_podcast LinkedIn: @sharnasouthan Share screenshots and tag us to show what resonated DM for conversation and support Check show notes for Pregnancy Loss Practitioner Certification application Important Note: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify For those seeking guidance and support, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone, and there are resources and communities ready to help you through your healing journey. Thank you for tuning in, and if you found this episode valuable, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. We look forward to supporting you in the next episode.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2789: Kate Brierly reframes co-parenting as a necessary skill for anyone raising a child with a partner, whether you're married, separated, or somewhere in between. With practical advice grounded in her own experience, she offers strategies to foster teamwork, share responsibilities, and maintain consistent communication for the benefit of your children. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/co-parenting-lessons-learned-along-the-way Quotes to ponder: "Presenting yourself as a united front is absolutely key in the world of co-parenting." "Even on the most difficult, most frustrating days, keep in mind, nobody can understand what it's like to be the parent of your children except for your co-parent." "Lean on each other to get it all done and it becomes that much easier for both of you."  

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3178: After a binge, it's easy to fall into shame or drastic restriction, but Rachael Link, offers a compassionate roadmap to recovery that focuses on balance, mindfulness, and long-term well-being. Learn practical strategies to reset your mindset, nourish your body, and break the binge-restrict cycle without punishing yourself. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-to-do-after-a-binge Quotes to ponder: "Although it may be tempting to punish yourself for overeating, this can be counterproductive and may do more harm than good." "Instead of dwelling on the binge, try to focus on what you can do to support your health moving forward." "Practicing self-compassion, mindfulness, and balance can help you build a healthier relationship with food." Episode references: National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you were certain you were perfectly healthy — but everyone around you insisted you had schizophrenia? This may not be denial; it could be anosognosia — a neurological symptom that prevents people from recognizing they have a mental illness.  In this special bonus episode, host Rachel Star Withers, who lives with schizophrenia, sits down with Dr. Xavier Amador, world-renowned psychologist and founder of the LEAP Institute, to unravel one of the most misunderstood symptoms in psychiatry. Dr. Amador, author of the bestselling book “I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help!,” shares the science behind anosognosia, why logic and education often fail, and how empathy and connection can bridge the gap between awareness and treatment. Drawing from his own family's experience, Dr. Amador introduces the LEAP method (Listen, Empathize, Agree, Partner) — a revolutionary communication strategy proven to help loved ones accept treatment, even when they don't believe they're ill. Listen and learn: the brain science behind why some people can't recognize their own illness how to tell the difference between denial and anosognosia why love and empathy — not confrontation — are the keys to connection practical steps for families to rebuild trust and encourage treatment This episode offers understanding, hope, and tools for anyone supporting a loved one living with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or other serious mental illnesses. Our guest, Dr. Xavier Amador, Founder and President of the LEAP Institute, is a world-renowned clinical psychologist, forensic expert, and author of 9 books, including the bestseller “I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help!” His extensive work, books, and clinical research in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental illnesses have been translated into 30 languages. Additionally, he has authored over 130 peer-reviewed scientific papers and has contributed his expertise to over 80 death penalty cases. He is also a family caregiver of two close relatives with schizophrenia and another with bipolar disorder. Dr. Amador has trained tens of thousands of professionals and families on LEAP® (Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner), a communication approach that creates trusting relationships with people who have serious mental illness and anosognosia. www.leapinstitute.org Our host, Rachel Star Withers, (Link: www.rachelstarlive.com) is an entertainer, international speaker, video producer, and schizophrenic. She has appeared on MTV's Ridiculousness, TruTV, NBC's America's Got Talent, Marvel's Black Panther, TUBI's #shockfight, Goliath: Playing with Reality, and is the host of the HealthLine podcast “Inside Schizophrenia”. She grew up seeing monsters, hearing people in the walls, and having intense urges to hurt herself. Rachel creates videos documenting her schizophrenia, ways to manage, and letting others like her know they are not alone and can still live an amazing life. She has created a kid's mental health comic line, The Adventures of ____. (Learn more at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Fearless-Unstoppable-Light-Ambitious/dp/B0FHWK4ZHS ) Fun Fact: She has wrestled alligators. Our cohost, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. He also hosts the twice Webby honored podcast, Inside Bipolar, with Dr. Nicole Washington. To learn more about Gabe, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3178: After a binge, it's easy to fall into shame or drastic restriction, but Rachael Link, offers a compassionate roadmap to recovery that focuses on balance, mindfulness, and long-term well-being. Learn practical strategies to reset your mindset, nourish your body, and break the binge-restrict cycle without punishing yourself. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-to-do-after-a-binge Quotes to ponder: "Although it may be tempting to punish yourself for overeating, this can be counterproductive and may do more harm than good." "Instead of dwelling on the binge, try to focus on what you can do to support your health moving forward." "Practicing self-compassion, mindfulness, and balance can help you build a healthier relationship with food." Episode references: National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bariatric surgeon Dr. James Barnes joins Healthline 3 to discuss today's most effective weight loss options, from breakthrough medical injections to transformative surgeries like the gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. He breaks down how these treatments work, who they help most, and how patients achieve lasting success. 

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3177: Rachael Link offers a grounded and compassionate guide for what to do after a binge, emphasizing recovery without guilt or extremes. With practical steps like rehydrating, practicing self-kindness, and returning to normal eating patterns, she helps readers avoid the binge-restrict cycle and build a healthier, more forgiving relationship with food. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-to-do-after-a-binge Quotes to ponder: "One binge won't ruin your progress, but letting it spiral into an ongoing cycle can." "Try not to think of foods as ‘good' or ‘bad.' Instead, focus on how they make you feel." "Restricting yourself after a binge can increase cravings and the risk of bingeing again." Episode references: National Eating Disorders Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6534340/ Intuitive Eating: https://www.intuitiveeating.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heather Sweeney joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about her quest to find out who she was apart from her life as a military wife, mining 20 years worth of journals, uncovering internal dynamics through writing, knowing where to begin a memoir, managing multiple settings with a chronological timeline, cutting redundancies, retitling a memoir late in the game, killing our darlings, writing about exes, coping strategies, reclaiming identity, being true to our own writing process, and her new memoir Camouflage: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage.   Also in this episode: -writing when you can -the e-structure -brainstorming for titles Books mentioned in this episode: -Seven Drafts Allison K. Williams -Wild by Cheryl Strayed -On Writing by Stephen King -Bird by Bird by Anne Lammott -Big Magic by Elizabeth GIlbert -Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum -The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr -The Book Bible by Sue Shapiro -A Thousand Words by Jamie Attenberg   Heather Sweeney is the author of the memoir Camouflage: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage. She writes about divorce, life as a military spouse, parenting, and women's health, and her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, HuffPost, TODAY.com, Newsweek, Business Insider, Good Housekeeping, Healthline, Grown and Flown, Military.com, and many others. She lives in Virginia with her boyfriend, two college-aged kids, and their geriatric Labrador retriever. Connect with Heather: Website: https://www.heatherlsweeney.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writersweeney  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@writersweeney  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathersweeneywrites  Substack: https://heathersweeney.substack.com/  Amazon: http://posthill.to/B0F316HJTD Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/camouflage-heather-sweeney/1147211233 Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/camouflage-how-i-emerged-from-the-shadows-of-a-military-marriage-heather-sweeney/22522585 Target: https://www.target.com/p/camouflage-by-heather-sweeney-paperback/-/A-1003183204   – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank   Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social   Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3177: Rachael Link offers a grounded and compassionate guide for what to do after a binge, emphasizing recovery without guilt or extremes. With practical steps like rehydrating, practicing self-kindness, and returning to normal eating patterns, she helps readers avoid the binge-restrict cycle and build a healthier, more forgiving relationship with food. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-to-do-after-a-binge Quotes to ponder: "One binge won't ruin your progress, but letting it spiral into an ongoing cycle can." "Try not to think of foods as ‘good' or ‘bad.' Instead, focus on how they make you feel." "Restricting yourself after a binge can increase cravings and the risk of bingeing again." Episode references: National Eating Disorders Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6534340/ Intuitive Eating: https://www.intuitiveeating.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life with bipolar disorder often feels like a constant battle, so being told to find hope can seem like a cruel joke. But what if hope isn't naïve — it's necessary? In this episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington dive deep into the real, practical power of hope and how to find it even when it feels impossible. From planning something to look forward to, to saying “yes” to new experiences, they explore small, science-backed ways to keep hope alive. Gabe shares personal stories about concerts, silly dance videos, and even late-night wrestling shows that reignited his optimism, while Dr. Nicole breaks down why hope isn't just wishful thinking — it's a key part of recovery. Listener takeaways: why hope is more than a feeling — it's a survival skill. how planning future events (big or small) boosts mood stability practical ways to document joyful memories to remember on tough days the difference between hoping and believing — and why both matter This is the episode you didn't know you needed when things feel impossible. Listen now! “Being intentional about remembering what it felt like to be happy and starting to formulate a plan to get back to it breeds a lot of hope. Because it's always easier to do something that you've already done.” ~Gabe Howard, Host Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after suicide prevention and mental health speaker, but he wouldn't be any of those things today if he hadn't been committed to a psychiatric hospital in 2003.Gabe also hosts Healthline's Inside Mental Health podcast has appeared in numerous publications, including Bipolar magazine, WebMD, Newsweek, and the Stanford Online Medical Journal. He has appeared on all four major TV networks, ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. Among his many awards, he is the recipient of Mental Health America's Norman Guitry Award, received two Webby Honoree acknowledgements, and received an official resolution from the Governor of Ohio naming him an “Everyday Hero.” Gabe wrote the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are available directly from the author with free swag included! To learn more about Gabe, or to book him for your next event, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Our host, Dr. Nicole Washington, is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she attended Southern University and A&M College. After receiving her BS degree, she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to enroll in the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa. Since completing her residency training, Dr. Nicole has spent most of her career caring for and being an advocate for those who are not typically consumers of mental health services, namely underserved communities, those with severe mental health conditions, and high performing professionals. Through her private practice, podcast, speaking, and writing, she seeks to provide education to decrease the stigma associated with psychiatric conditions. Find out more at DrNicolePsych.com. Please recommend this podcast to all your friends! Sharing the show is how we grow. Thank you! :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cannabis has come a long way since we last covered it in 2020. With more patients using CBD and medical cannabis to help manage chronic pain, inflammation, anxiety, and sleep issues, it is time for an important update. In this episode, AiArthritis Health Education Manager Leila P. L. Valete is joined by co-hosts and patient advocates Eileen Davidson and Bridget Seritt for a real conversation about what has changed, what we still need to learn, and what patients should know before trying cannabis for autoimmune and autoinflammatory arthritis. The hosts explore how research, attitudes, and medical discussions around cannabis have evolved. They share their own experiences using CBD and cannabis, discuss new findings from rheumatology research, and highlight the ongoing need for better access, safety education, and provider awareness. The conversation also looks at how stigma is shifting as more patients and clinicians see cannabis as a legitimate part of symptom management rather than a last resort. Whether you're new to the topic or already using cannabis as part of your treatment, this episode offers clear guidance, personal insight, and a thoughtful look at its role in patient care.   Episode Highlights: How conversations around cannabis and CBD have evolved since 2020 What new research says about its role in managing pain, sleep, and mental health Patient experiences using cannabis alongside traditional treatments Benefits, risks, and the ongoing debate around medical versus self-directed use How access, education, and stigma continue to shape patient choices   Links & Resources Go With Us! to EULAR 2025: Should Doctors Prescribe Cannabis for Autoimmune Disease?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw-KJWbKpuo Have questions about this episode or topics you want to hear us bring to the table? Email us at podcast@aiarthritis.org  Donate to Support the Show: www.aiarthritis.org/donate   Follow AiArthritis on all social media platforms @IFAiArthritis Sign up for our Monthly AiArthritis Voices 360 Talk Show newsletter! HERE   Connect with our Co Hosts: Leila is the Health Education Manager at the International Foundation for AiArthritis. She is a person living with Lupus and Sjögren's disease. She is passionate about inclusion and diversity in health education and meeting individuals where they are at in order to learn in a way that resonates with them.    Connect with Leila: Tiktok: @Lupus.lifestyle.lei Instagram: @Lupus.lifestyle.lei   Eileen Davidson is a rheumatoid arthritis patient advocate from Vancouver Canada. She volunteers with the Arthritis Research Canada patient advisory board and the Canadian Institute of Health Research - Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis patient engagement research ambassador, among others. When not advocating she is writing about her experience with arthritis through Creaky Joints, Healthline, Chronic Eileen or can be found being a mom to her son Jacob.   Connect with Eileen: Twitter: @ChronicEileen Instagram: @ChronicEileen Facebook: @ChronicEileen   Bridget Dandaraw-Seritt founded a patient based organization that advocates for access to compassionate care and provides community support. She's a published author on therapeutic cannabis, presents at medical conferences, and is engaged in the policy making process. Connect with Bridget: Facebook: Advocates for Compassionate Therapy Now   

Welcome to Ozempic Weightloss Unlocked, where we break down the most up-to-date stories in the world of Ozempic, from healthcare breakthroughs to the cultural waves reshaping how we think about weight loss. I am glad you are here.Let us dig into one of the biggest developments making headlines: a national Gallup survey just revealed that the United States is seeing a real decrease in adult obesity rates for the first time in years. This is not just a blip. Experts are linking the trend to the rapid rise in use of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. According to Healthline and CBS News, the number of Americans using these injectables for weight loss has more than doubled in just the past year, with about twelve percent now reporting current use. Women are leading the charge in use and have seen slightly bigger drops in obesity rates compared to men.The story does not stop with adults. Think Global Health points out that Ozempic and similar drugs are being prescribed more frequently to adolescents, with use in children and teens increasing by nearly six hundred percent over the last five years. This surge follows Food and Drug Administration approval for ages twelve and up, but experts caution that pediatric guidelines and global access remain uneven.Back to the grown-ups: age seems to be a key factor. According to Gallup's analysis, adults between forty and sixty-four years old are using these medications most and have had the greatest reductions in obesity rates. Meanwhile, older Americans show higher rates of using these drugs but do not see as big an impact on their obesity numbers.Now, what is happening in the body when someone takes Ozempic? These medications work by mimicking hormones in the gut that help control appetite. They make you feel full longer, reduce hunger, and even curb cravings for fatty foods. The result is, as Medical News Today explains, many people lose meaningful weight — and maintain improvements in blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.But here is something that might surprise you. According to a large international study led by University College London and shared in Science Daily, Ozempic does not just help with weight. It reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke by about twenty percent, even for people who do not lose a lot of weight while on the drug. Researchers saw these heart benefits for people across a range of body types. The study found that a reduction in waist size did explain some of the improvement in heart health, but a full two-thirds of the benefits seemed unrelated to weight loss alone, which suggests Ozempic may support heart health through other mechanisms.Let us talk long-term results, because listeners want to know what happens after the initial weight loss. New research shared in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and reported by major health outlets compared Ozempic to other leading medications. Drugs like Mounjaro helped patients lose up to sixteen percent of their body weight over twelve to eighteen months and keep it off for as long as three and a half years. For Ozempic, the sustained weight loss averaged eleven percent over sixteen months, with benefits lasting for around two years. All of these drugs outperformed older medications in long-term trials.However, experts say it is important to be aware of the whole picture. Like all medications, Ozempic and similar drugs come with side effects. The most common are digestive issues like nausea, constipation, or diarrhea, along with headaches and abdominal pain. Fatigue can occur too. And doctors stress that weight management with these drugs is not quick or effortless. It is a long-term process that requires commitment to healthy habits in diet and movement for the results to last.One final thought: as usage spreads, voices like the Pew Research Center note that most Americans now see these medications as a good option for people with true weight-related health issues. Still, a sizeable stigma remains about using them for non-medical reasons.Thank you for tuning in to Ozempic Weightloss Unlocked, where the science and stories making headlines come straight to your headphones. Do not forget to subscribe for all the latest news on Ozempic and its impact on health, lifestyles, and beyond.This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

In this episode we review key CMS regulations agents must follow to stay compliant during Medicare sales. Bonus? These steps also help educate and inform your clients!   Read the text version   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: Fact vs. Fiction: Examining the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback Formularies & Covered Drugs – Knight School Training How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client How to Help Clients Avoid Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties How to Help Your Clients Get the Most Out of Their Medicare Advantage Plans Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You Medicare Grievances & How Insurance Agents Can (Try To) Prevent Them MA & PDP Compliant Sales Checklist PDF Download SNPs: The Secret to Surviving Lock-in The 2026 Medicare Part D Redesign Updates Agents Should Know The Beginner's Guide to C-SNPs The Beginner's Guide to D-SNPs The Difference Between Medicare & Medicaid: What That Means for Insurance Agents What Agents Can't Say During Medicare Sales Appointments What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Plan Sales   References: “Agent and Broker Training & Testing Guidelines.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cy2025-agent-broker-training-testing-guidelines.pdf. Accessed 14 Oct 2025. “Agent and Broker Training & Testing Guidelines.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/cy2026agentbrokertrainingtestingguidelinespdf.pdf. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025. “Costs.” Medicare, www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/medicare-costs. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025. “Contract Year 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4205-F).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-final-rule-cms-4205-f. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025. “Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (CMS-4208-F).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2026-policy-and-technical-changes-medicare-advantage-program-medicare-prescription-final. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025. “Emergency Department Services.” Medicare.Gov, Medicare, www.medicare.gov/coverage/emergency-department-services. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025. “Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) Date: 02/09/2022.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-communications-marketing-guidelines-2-9-2022.pdf. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025. Seladi-Schulman, Jill. “Medicare IRMAA: What Is It and When Does It Apply?” Healthline, Healthline Media, 22 Apr. 2025, www.healthline.com/health/medicare/what-is-irmaa. “Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2025 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program; and Medicare Overpayments.” Federalregister.Gov, Federal Register, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/31/2024-14828/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-cy-2025-payment-policies-under-the-physician-fee-schedule-and-other. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025. “Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.” FederalRegister.Gov, Federal Register, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/15/2025-06008/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-contract-year-2026-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025. “Out-of-Pocket Maximum/Limit.” HealthCare.Gov, www.healthcare.gov/glossary/out-of-pocket-maximum-limit/. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.   Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance     Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/ Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

In this episode, Gabe Howard (who lives with bipolar disorder) and psychiatrist Dr. Nicole Washington unpack what the research actually shows, why supplement quality is inconsistent (and sometimes downright sketchy), and how side effects — even with “natural” products — are very real. In short, they dig into the science, hype, and hope surrounding omega-3 supplements. Listener takeaways: why omega-3s may help with certain bipolar symptoms — especially depression the risks of using supplements as a substitute for prescribed treatment how to spot high quality fish oil (and avoid bottles full of fillers) why “natural” doesn't automatically mean “safe” Plenty of people in the bipolar community are desperate for alternatives to pharmaceuticals, and fish oil often gets framed as a safer, side-effect-free solution. If you've ever wondered whether popping a fish oil capsule could replace your meds — or just help you manage life with bipolar disorder more smoothly — this is the episode you don't want to miss. “If it's powerful enough to fight bipolar disorder, it is powerful enough to potentially have interactions. One of the things that I'm always fascinated about in the bipolar community is when we say things like, hey, this thing is so powerful, it will treat bipolar disorder, which we know to be dangerous and damaging, but it also is so safe that it won't cause any side effects or interfere with any other medications or any other organs or anything. It's like it can't be both.” ~Gabe Howard, Host Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after suicide prevention and mental health speaker, but he wouldn't be any of those things today if he hadn't been committed to a psychiatric hospital in 2003.Gabe also hosts Healthline's Inside Mental Health podcast has appeared in numerous publications, including Bipolar magazine, WebMD, Newsweek, and the Stanford Online Medical Journal. He has appeared on all four major TV networks, ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. Among his many awards, he is the recipient of Mental Health America's Norman Guitry Award, received two Webby Honoree acknowledgements, and received an official resolution from the Governor of Ohio naming him an “Everyday Hero.” Gabe wrote the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are available directly from the author with free swag included! To learn more about Gabe, or to book him for your next event, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Our host, Dr. Nicole Washington, is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she attended Southern University and A&M College. After receiving her BS degree, she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to enroll in the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa. Since completing her residency training, Dr. Nicole has spent most of her career caring for and being an advocate for those who are not typically consumers of mental health services, namely underserved communities, those with severe mental health conditions, and high performing professionals. Through her private practice, podcast, speaking, and writing, she seeks to provide education to decrease the stigma associated with psychiatric conditions. Find out more at DrNicolePsych.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Sugarman is an author and three-time survivor of suicide loss. A passionate mental health advocate, sheserves as a crisis counselor with The Trevor Project and a storyteller with NAMI, using her lived experience to help others heal through connection. She's the founder of The HelpHUB™, a free online resource hub for mentalhealth support, treatment options, and crisis services.Lisa is the author of Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss (2026) and several other books on parentingand resilience, and cohosts The Survivors Podcast, which shares real stories of hope and recovery. She facilitates Safe Place, a support group for suicide loss survivors, and serves on the board of Samaritans Southcoast in Boston.Her writing has been featured in major outlets including Healthline, TODAY Parents, Thrive Global, The Washington Post, and Psychology Today. A former syndicated columnist, Lisa continues to speak and write widely on suicide, grief, and mental health.Link to episode can be found here: #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,  

On this Healthline, KTBS 3 News Anchor Shannon Brinias was joined by oncology expert Dr. Tharwat Ghattas, MD, with offices in Shreveport and Monroe.  Dr. Ghattas discussed the advancements in breast cancer treatment, diagnostic techniques and drug research. The doctor fielded questions from viewers, including whether breastfeeding is effective as a preventive measure against breast cancer. (It is.) Dr. Ghattas can be reached at his offices at 2806 Mark Drive in Monroe and at 1453 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite L. The office phone number is: (318) 813-2528

A Complementary Approach That Takes Just a Few Minutes a Day The Sleep Apnea Solution has helped thousands take back control of their sleep by focusing on a critical—yet often overlooked—factor: your breathing pattern.Written by Dylan Petkus, MD, MPH, MS—a medically trained (but not licensed by choice) sleep educator featured in Healthline, Forbes, TIME, and Yahoo! Life—this guide blends deep scientific knowledge with personal experience.After facing his own struggles with obstructive sleep apnea and finding limited relief through traditional options like CPAPs and mouthguards, Dylan took a different path. He chose to focus on education and prevention rather than prescriptions or procedures. That's why he is not medically licensed by choice—so he can serve others freely as an educator and put the power back in the hands of people for their best health.Dylan Petkus went on a multi-year journey exploring natural, science-informed methods to support breathing, airway function, and sleep quality. The strategies in this book are the result of that work—designed to complement medical care, not replace it. This has helped Dylan Petkus be medically clear of sleep apnea, and this is not intended to cure or treat sleep apnea.Inside, you'll discover:The mechanics of sleep apnea and how breathing impacts your rest.How to partner with your doctor while exploring complementary options.Simple lifestyle and breathing techniques that take just minutes a day.A step-by-step approach to building your own personalized routine.You'll also get 11 free resources, including guided breathing tracks and tools to help you take action.Whether you're just starting your journey or looking for a fresh approach, The Sleep Apnea Solution empowers you to make real, lasting change—on your terms.https://dylanpetkusmd.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3154: Kayla McDonell examines the science behind coconut oil's role in oral hygiene, especially its traditional use in oil pulling. She separates myth from evidence, showing how this natural remedy may help reduce bacteria and plaque while reminding readers that it should complement, not replace, professional dental care. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/coconut-oil-and-teeth Quotes to ponder: “Coconut oil has been used for thousands of years as a natural remedy for many health conditions.” “Oil pulling is an age-old practice where you swish oil around in your mouth to kill bacteria and promote oral hygiene.” “While oil pulling with coconut oil may reduce harmful bacteria, plaque, and gingivitis, it should never replace standard dental care.” Episode references: American Dental Association: https://www.ada.org National Institutes of Health - Oil Pulling and Oral Health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5198813/ Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-traditional-and-complementary-medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Childhood schizophrenia is one of the rarest — and most controversial — diagnoses in psychiatry. In this episode, host Rachel Star Withers (who lives with schizophrenia) and co-host Gabe Howard, joined by board certified psychiatrist Dr. Nicole Washington, explore the complexities of diagnosing schizophrenia in children and teens. Together, they unpack the challenges of distinguishing symptoms from typical childhood imagination, the life-altering implications of early treatment, and the risks of misdiagnosis with conditions like autism, ADHD, or bipolar disorder. Rachel also shares her own childhood experiences with hallucinations, offering a rare personal perspective on what it's like to grow up with symptoms that may go unnoticed for years. Takeaways for listeners: why diagnosing schizophrenia in children is so complicated — and controversial how to tell the difference between usual childhood behavior and red flags the risks of misdiagnosis and overmedication what parents and clinicians should consider before starting treatment why early intervention can make all the difference — but also carries risks Whether you're a parent, mental health professional, or simply curious, this episode sheds light on the difficult realities and unanswered questions surrounding childhood schizophrenia. Our guest, a highly respected physician in her field, Dr. Nicole Bernard Washington is a board certified Psychiatrist, speaker, author, and consultant who has always had an affinity towards working with populations who aren't typically consumers of mental health services.  As Chief Medical Officer and founder of Elocin Psychiatric Services, she has become a staunch advocate for high level professionals who are dealing with untreated mental health issues or general occupational stressors. Dr. Nicole also co-hosts Healthline Media's Inside Bipolar podcast with Gabe Howard. Our host, Rachel Star Withers, (Link: www.rachelstarlive.com) is an entertainer, international speaker, video producer, and schizophrenic. She has appeared on MTV's Ridiculousness, TruTV, NBC's America's Got Talent, Marvel's Black Panther, TUBI's #shockfight, Goliath: Playing with Reality, and is the host of the HealthLine podcast “Inside Schizophrenia”. She grew up seeing monsters, hearing people in the walls, and having intense urges to hurt herself. Rachel creates videos documenting her schizophrenia, ways to manage, and letting others like her know they are not alone and can still live an amazing life. She has created a kid's mental health comic line, The Adventures of ____. (Learn more at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Fearless-Unstoppable-Light-Ambitious/dp/B0FHWK4ZHS ) Fun Fact: She has wrestled alligators. Our cohost, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. He also hosts the twice Webby honored podcast, Inside Bipolar, with Dr. Nicole Washington. To learn more about Gabe, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3154: Kayla McDonell examines the science behind coconut oil's role in oral hygiene, especially its traditional use in oil pulling. She separates myth from evidence, showing how this natural remedy may help reduce bacteria and plaque while reminding readers that it should complement, not replace, professional dental care. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/coconut-oil-and-teeth Quotes to ponder: “Coconut oil has been used for thousands of years as a natural remedy for many health conditions.” “Oil pulling is an age-old practice where you swish oil around in your mouth to kill bacteria and promote oral hygiene.” “While oil pulling with coconut oil may reduce harmful bacteria, plaque, and gingivitis, it should never replace standard dental care.” Episode references: American Dental Association: https://www.ada.org National Institutes of Health - Oil Pulling and Oral Health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5198813/ Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-traditional-and-complementary-medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chia seeds are praised as superfoods—but for some, they can be a hidden migraine trigger. In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, we unpack the science, the nuance, and the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) wisdom behind these tiny seeds. Hosted by Diane Ducarme, who bridges Eastern and Western perspectives in migraine care, this episode helps you understand how something as small as a chia seed can have such a big impact on your vascular health, inflammation, and migraine physiology.You'll discover:

We're pulling back the curtain on military marriage and divorce, a world built on service and sacrifice but also one that silences and sidelines the spouses, most often women, who hold everything together while their partners serve. I'm thrilled to welcome Heather Sweeney to the podcast for this conversation, one I've been wanting to have for years. She's a writer, former military spouse, and the author of the upcoming memoir Camouflage: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage.  Heather shares what it's really like to build a life around someone else's career, the toll of deployments, and the barriers military spouses face when seeking support. We also talk about losing your sense of self, navigating a system built on patriarchy that's designed to keep spouses dependent and invisible, and finding the strength to step into life on your own terms after divorce. Please know that this episode isn't just for military spouses. It's for anyone who has ever felt invisible in their own relationship or wondered what might happen if they stopped holding everything together. ✨ If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode, you can find it here. What you'll hear about in this episode: The unexpected ways military life might erode a spouse's identity and independence (2:27) An inside look at reintegration after deployment and the obstacles couples face when learning to live together again (6:50) The systemic roadblocks military spouses deal with when seeking support or counseling (11:22) The weight military life adds to an already struggling marriage (34:29) How some military marriages can thrive when there is solid communication and support (45:07) Learn more about Heather Sweeney: Heather Sweeney is the author of the memoir Camouflage: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage, which is about her journey from being overshadowed by her husband's military career to rediscovering herself as a single mother approaching middle age. She writes essays about divorce, life as a military spouse, parenting, and women's health, and her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, HuffPost, TODAY.com, Newsweek, Business Insider, Good Housekeeping, Healthline, and Military.com, among many others. She lives in Virginia with her boyfriend, two college-aged kids, and their geriatric Labrador retriever. Resources & Links: Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate The Divorce Survival Guide Resource BundlePhoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment CollectiveKate on InstagramKate on FacebookKate's Substack Newsletter: Divorce Coaching Dispatch The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast Episodes are also available YouTube! Heather's website Heather's book, Camouflage Heather on Instagram Heather's Substack Military OneSource =================== DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM. =================== Episode link: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/episode-339-military-marriage-and-divorce-with-heather-sweeney/

What happens when binge eating disorder and bipolar disorder collide? Research shows they co-occur in as many as one in four cases — and yet, many people living with both conditions feel completely alone. In this episode, host Gabe Howard shares his personal journey of living with bipolar disorder and binge eating disorder, including how food was his form of self-medication.Board certified psychiatrist Dr. Nicole Washington breaks down the clinical side: what binge eating disorder actually is, how it's diagnosed, and why treating it alongside bipolar disorder can get “tricky.” Listeners will learn: signs and symptoms of binge eating disorder (beyond overeating) why stability with bipolar disorder often makes binge eating easier to manage unique treatment challenges — including why the only FDA-approved medication for binge eating disorder may be destabilizing for people living with bipolar disorder Gabe and Dr. Nicole rip the lid off the shame, secrecy, and stigma surrounding binge eating disorder, especially when it coincides with bipolar disorder. With honesty and compassion, they share practical treatment insights, real hope, and a powerful reminder: You are not alone. Whether you're having trouble or supporting someone you love, this episode delivers validation, guidance, and the encouragement you need to take the next step toward healing and living your best life. "I weighed over 550 pounds and I knew that I was unhealthy. But I didn't really see binge eating disorder as a mental health problem because bipolar disorder sucked all the oxygen out of the room. And I was lucky, I did go from over 550 pounds down to the 200 that I weigh now, because I had the right interventions. I treated both bipolar disorder and binge eating disorder. But I imagine that many listeners, they don't realize the connection between these two." ~Gabe Howard, Host Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after suicide prevention and mental health speaker, but he wouldn't be any of those things today if he hadn't been committed to a psychiatric hospital in 2003.Gabe also hosts Healthline's Inside Mental Health podcast has appeared in numerous publications, including Bipolar magazine, WebMD, Newsweek, and the Stanford Online Medical Journal. He has appeared on all four major TV networks, ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. Among his many awards, he is the recipient of Mental Health America's Norman Guitry Award, received two Webby Honoree acknowledgements, and received an official resolution from the Governor of Ohio naming him an “Everyday Hero.” Gabe wrote the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are available directly from the author with free swag included! To learn more about Gabe, or to book him for your next event, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Our host, Dr. Nicole Washington, is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she attended Southern University and A&M College. After receiving her BS degree, she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to enroll in the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa. Since completing her residency training, Dr. Nicole has spent most of her career caring for and being an advocate for those who are not typically consumers of mental health services, namely underserved communities, those with severe mental health conditions, and high performing professionals. Through her private practice, podcast, speaking, and writing, she seeks to provide education to decrease the stigma associated with psychiatric conditions. Find out more at DrNicolePsych.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here News Topic: Tylenol and autism: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YLD5ywh-WM0 https://x.com/WallStreetApes/status/1971019653624496521 Show Notes:   X post by Andrew Zywiec MD  DNA analysis with Dr. Anthony Jay Article from Smart Cities Dive: Life as a Lunatic: Polyface Farms' Joel Salatin Mark Moss: The Wealth Boom The Government Doesn't Want You To Keep Questions:    Autoimmune Relief Seth writes: Robb, I know that back in the early days of Paleo, there were people (at least a few) who felt they cured their RA. At the time, I noted this but didn't delve into it because I didn't think it applied to me. Well. . . you know how that goes. Now I have a very similar condition (it's called mixed connective tissue disease and is like a combo of lupus and RA). Of course, there's nothing, not even any hint, in any mainstream info about anything approaching a cure. Doing a Google search now ONLY shows mainstream stuff -- WebMD, Healthline, etc. Do you have any ideas where I can search in the Paleo-sphere for folks who have had success and what they did? I really cannot just keep adding on meds that only partially manage the pain I'm in. There must be a better way. Thanks.   Gut Testing Resource Tyler writes: Hey Robb and Nicki, I'm a long time listener, maybe not one of the original six but well back into the Paleo solution days and the Paleo solution was one of my first forrays into an ancestral way of eating and really changed my life for the better. Now onto my question: are you able to share the specific lab/testing you did that uncovered your candida/round worm/giardia this last go around? I listened to the most recent episode where y'all talked about it and you also mentioned there maybe being a stateside option as well? Asking mostly for my wife, who has had similar chronic gut issues, difficulty gaining weight, etc, and after I listened to the episode I asked her and turns out a lot of it started after she lived in China for a year, including a fair bit of time traveling through rural China. So now I'm pretty keen to the possibility of a chronic parasite of sorts. Thank you again for all y'all do, it's greatly appreciated and I think makes a big difference.   Could there be a fortuitous transfer of labor from driving to regenerative agriculture?  Paul writes: Good day Robb and Nicki, First, thank you for your years of effort in guiding and curating health information that is not so easily found in the mainstream. I am curious to hear your perspective on what the potential future of labor. With the development of self-driving cars, there are likely to be many folks who find themselves out of work in the not so distant future. Meanwhile there seems to be a growing demand for sustainably produced food. Correct me if I am wrong, but my understanding is that raising food in this manor tends to be more labor intensive. Do you see a future where labor from driving jobs could be moved into agriculture? A side effect would be a population shift out of city centres and into more rural areas. It seems that is could be a beneficial secondary result for individuals overall health and community engagement. I am curious what your thoughts are on this possibility and what could be done to reveal this possibility to the masses. Again, thank you for your work and example.   Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. It turns out that electrolytes don't need to be brightly colored and full of sugar...in fact, the brightly colored and highly sugared concoctions on store shelves often contain very few electrolytes…the sodium, magnesium, and potassium that your body needs to perform at its best. That's why we created LMNT! Become an LMNT INSIDER and buy 3 boxes and get the 4th box free! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders - so you can try  LMNT 100% risk free.  Click here to get your LMNT electrolytes  

Hands of Gold showcases Roni Robbins' nearly 40 yearsas a published writer, including roles as a staff reporter and freelancer for major outlets. She currently reports for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Medscape/WebMD, where she was also an editor. Her work has appeared in The Huffington Post, Forbes, New York Daily News, Adweek, WebMD, and Healthline, among others. Robbins has interviewed notable figures from CEOs and politiciansto Wolf Blitzer, Andy Gibb, Hank Aaron, and Usher. Hands of Gold won the 2023 International Book Awardfor multicultural fiction and the 2023 Global Book Awards gold medal for biographical-survival. It was also a finalist in the 2024 American Legacy Awards and the 2022 American Fiction Awards, earning a 5-star Readers' ChoiceAward in 2023. The novel reached the quarterfinals in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award contest. Beyond fiction, Robbins has earned three Simon RockowerAwards for Jewish journalism and additional honors from ASBPE, The State Bar of Georgia, and multiple press associations.Link to episode can be found here: #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,  

What happens when bipolar disorder collides with hypochondria? Is it even possible for someone to have both conditions? In this episode, Gabe Howard (who lives with bipolar) and Dr. Nicole Washington (a psychiatrist) tackle the complex overlap between bipolar disorder and what's often called hypochondria but is now known as illness anxiety disorder.Together, they explore the confusion that comes when symptoms of panic, mania, or depression mimic physical health conditions — and why people with bipolar disorder often have trouble being taken seriously in medical settings. From emergency room misdiagnoses to the fear of “crying wolf” during a health scare, our hosts unpack the stigma and frustration many face when advocating for their physical health.Key takeaways the difference between illness anxiety disorder (hypochondria) and bipolar symptoms why people with mental illness are often dismissed in healthcare how therapy can help reduce overwhelming health fears You'll also hear practical advice on how to tell the difference between anxiety and a medical emergency, the importance of knowing your symptom patterns, and why having a consistent primary care doctor is crucial. Listen now! "It matters whether you have hypochondria or whether mania is driving it, because of your next steps. If you truly have hypochondria, if you really are a hypochondriac, you are worried about being sick regardless of your mood state. So whether you're happy, sad, manic, whatever, this hypochondria persists. If you're only ultra focused on illness in a manic state or a grandiosity state, or with some specific symptom of bipolar disorder. Then it's just the bipolar disorder manifesting itself." ~Gabe Howard, Host Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after suicide prevention and mental health speaker, but he wouldn't be any of those things today if he hadn't been committed to a psychiatric hospital in 2003.Gabe also hosts Healthline's Inside Mental Health podcast has appeared in numerous publications, including Bipolar magazine, WebMD, Newsweek, and the Stanford Online Medical Journal. He has appeared on all four major TV networks, ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. Among his many awards, he is the recipient of Mental Health America's Norman Guitry Award, received two Webby Honoree acknowledgements, and received an official resolution from the Governor of Ohio naming him an “Everyday Hero.” Gabe wrote the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are available directly from the author with free swag included! To learn more about Gabe, or to book him for your next event, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Our host, Dr. Nicole Washington, is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she attended Southern University and A&M College. After receiving her BS degree, she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to enroll in the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa. Since completing her residency training, Dr. Nicole has spent most of her career caring for and being an advocate for those who are not typically consumers of mental health services, namely underserved communities, those with severe mental health conditions, and high performing professionals. Through her private practice, podcast, speaking, and writing, she seeks to provide education to decrease the stigma associated with psychiatric conditions. Find out more at DrNicolePsych.com. Please share the show with everyone you know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The experiences of living with schizophrenia can be traumatic: hospitalizations, treatments, psychotic episodes. Even though the prevalence of comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people with psychosis varies from 11% to 52%, treatment for traumatic experiences is rarely prescribed to people with schizophrenia.  In this episode, host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and co-host Gabe Howard discuss managing the trauma of living with schizophrenia and why it's important. Our hosts welcome guest expert Dr. Hector Rodriguez, who is trained in psychiatry, trauma-informed care, and neuroimaging. He blends neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and lifestyle interventions to help people strengthen their minds and reclaim their power. Our guest, Dr. Hector Rodriguez, is trained in psychiatry, trauma-informed care, and neuroimaging. He blends neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and lifestyle interventions to help people strengthen their minds and reclaim their power. As the founder of The White Butterfly Psychiatry & Wellness, Dr. Hector works with individuals from all walks of life — with a special passion for those society has overlooked, marginalized, or written off. Whether in the clinic, on stage, or behind a microphone, Dr. Hector's mission is to challenge the status quo of mental health and give people the tools to own their minds — instead of being owned by them. Our host, Rachel Star Withers, (Link: www.rachelstarlive.com) is an entertainer, international speaker, video producer, and schizophrenic. She has appeared on MTV's Ridiculousness, TruTV, NBC's America's Got Talent, Marvel's Black Panther, TUBI's #shockfight, Goliath: Playing with Reality, and is the host of the Healthline podcast “Inside Schizophrenia”. She grew up seeing monsters, hearing people in the walls, and having intense urges to hurt herself. Rachel creates videos documenting her schizophrenia, ways to manage, and letting others like her know they are not alone and can still live an amazing life. She has created a kid's mental health comic line, The Adventures of ____. (Learn more at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Fearless-Unstoppable-Light-Ambitious/dp/B0FHWK4ZHS ) Fun Fact: She has wrestled alligators. Our cohost, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. He also hosts the twice Webby honored podcast, Inside Bipolar, with Dr. Nicole Washington. To learn more about Gabe, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Thank you for listening and please share widely! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3117: Healthline explores the timeline and effort required to achieve visible abs, breaking down the factors that influence results like body fat percentage, workout routines, and nutrition. This article gives realistic expectations and science-backed strategies to help listeners stay motivated and make smarter, sustainable fitness decisions. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-abs Quotes to ponder: "Visible abs require a combination of regular exercise and a healthy diet." "For women, visible abs may begin to appear around 20% body fat, while for men, it's closer to 15%." "Everyone's journey is different, and your results may depend on genetics, hormones, and body composition." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3117: Healthline explores the timeline and effort required to achieve visible abs, breaking down the factors that influence results like body fat percentage, workout routines, and nutrition. This article gives realistic expectations and science-backed strategies to help listeners stay motivated and make smarter, sustainable fitness decisions. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-abs Quotes to ponder: "Visible abs require a combination of regular exercise and a healthy diet." "For women, visible abs may begin to appear around 20% body fat, while for men, it's closer to 15%." "Everyone's journey is different, and your results may depend on genetics, hormones, and body composition." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For individuals living with schizophrenia, the world can be populated by voices, visions, or other sensory experiences that are intensely real yet imperceptible to others. These hallucinations, which are a defining feature of schizophrenia, are not mere figments of imagination but rather vivid, often distressing, and deeply influential aspects of their daily reality. Today's exploration aims to shed light on the phenomenon of hallucinations in schizophrenia, going beyond a diagnostic perspective to consider the actual experience, and the profound impact on an individual's sense of self and connection to the world around them. Guest host, Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and guest Christopher Grant have a real, raw discussion about what experiencing schizophrenia hallucinations is like.Please Note: Our regular host, Gabe Howard, will be back next week! “Just because something is in the uncanny valley, it doesn't always mean it's terrifying or deserves demonization. I'm not blind to that fact that it's off-putting to people through the perspective of a neurotypical person. I'm glad to say today most of my hallucinations are pretty, I don't even want to say friendly. They're just content, like a neutral energy. But, for a long time, I was constantly in a state of like terror, like fight or flight terror when I'd experience it.” ~Christopher Grant aka XO RAD Magical Our guest, Christopher Grant, is a Mi'gmaw filmmaker from Pabineau First Nation, New Brunswick. Inspired by the intense absurdity of life and death, Chris animates to express the humour and terror of existence. He has worked with the NFB's Hothouse project, and his work has been exhibited at galleries, museums and film festivals internationally. He is also known for his role on TikTok as XORADMAGICAL, where he creates art and answers questions all relating to his experiences with schizophrenia in daily life. Our guest host, Rachel Star Withers, (www.rachelstarlive.com) is an entertainer, international speaker, video producer, and schizophrenic. She has appeared on MTV's Ridiculousness, TruTV, NBC's America's Got Talent, Marvel's Black Panther, TUBI's #shockfight, Goliath: Playing with Reality, and is the host of the Healthline podcast “Inside Schizophrenia”. She grew up seeing monsters, hearing people in the walls, and having intense urges to hurt herself. (Our regular host, Gabe Howard, will be back next week!) Rachel creates videos documenting her schizophrenia, ways to manage, and letting others like her know they are not alone and can still live an amazing life. She has created a kid's mental health comic line, The Adventures of ____. (Learn more at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Fearless-Unstoppable-Light-Ambitious/dp/B0FHWK4ZHS ) Fun Fact: She has wrestled alligators. The Inside Schizophrenia podcast is available on your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if managing bipolar disorder wasn't just about medication? Too often, conversations around bipolar treatment stop at the pharmacy counter. But what about therapy that helps you process trauma? What about learning your triggers before a full-blown episode hits? What about diet, exercise, creativity, and community support? These are not extras — they're essential.In this episode, hosts Gabe Howard (who lives with bipolar) and Dr. Nicole Washington (a board certified psychiatrist) dive deep into science-backed strategies for managing bipolar disorder beyond medication. From therapy to sleep hygiene to mindfulness medications, they explore the powerful “other pieces of the puzzle” that can help stabilize moods and improve daily life. Key Takeaways how being “med compliant” isn't the be-all and end-all of bipolar management why therapy, triggers, and sleep tracking can be critical in maintaining stability how diet, exercise, and creativity can support long-term mental health practical steps to build (and lean on) a strong, balanced support system If you've ever asked, “What else can help manage bipolar disorder besides being ‘med compliant'?”— this episode has the answers. “People aren't discussing them enough. When it comes to managing bipolar disorder, it's not one big thing that you do well. It's many little things. And this episode, especially the research for it, has really shown me that doing a lot of little things well often garners really big results.” ~Gabe Howard, Host Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after suicide prevention and mental health speaker, but he wouldn't be any of those things today if he hadn't been committed to a psychiatric hospital in 2003.Gabe also hosts Healthline's Inside Mental Health podcast has appeared in numerous publications, including Bipolar magazine, WebMD, Newsweek, and the Stanford Online Medical Journal. He has appeared on all four major TV networks, ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. Among his many awards, he is the recipient of Mental Health America's Norman Guitry Award, received two Webby Honoree acknowledgements, and received an official resolution from the Governor of Ohio naming him an “Everyday Hero.” Gabe wrote the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are available directly from the author with free swag included! To learn more about Gabe, or to book him for your next event, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Our host, Dr. Nicole Washington, is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she attended Southern University and A&M College. After receiving her BS degree, she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to enroll in the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa. Since completing her residency training, Dr. Nicole has spent most of her career caring for and being an advocate for those who are not typically consumers of mental health services, namely underserved communities, those with severe mental health conditions, and high performing professionals. Through her private practice, podcast, speaking, and writing, she seeks to provide education to decrease the stigma associated with psychiatric conditions. Find out more at DrNicolePsych.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For individuals living with schizophrenia, the world can be populated by voices, visions, or other sensory experiences that are intensely real yet imperceptible to others. These hallucinations, which are a defining feature of schizophrenia, are not mere figments of imagination but rather vivid, often distressing, and deeply influential aspects of their daily reality. Today's exploration aims to shed light on the phenomenon of hallucinations in schizophrenia, going beyond a diagnostic perspective to consider the actual experience, and the profound impact on an individual's sense of self and connection to the world around them. Host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and guest Christopher Grant have a real, raw discussion about what experiencing schizophrenia hallucinations is like. “By the time I was in university, I started hearing whispering in the vents of my apartment. Then it suddenly became more focused. Like Command, go take a walk right now or this will happen to you. It continued on and it intensified all the way until as recently as 2022 I've had a lot of ups and downs. I've had a lot of moments where I hit rock bottom personally and then had to find a way to swim back up from that.” — Christopher Grant “We would have classically called it spirits. My grandfather, before he died, when he heard that I was going through the symptoms of schizophrenia, he said, there's no word for it in Mi'kmaq. They just would have said, you're going through a test of the spirits. You're going on this experience where you have to, learn yourself, learn your strengths, learn your boundaries, and don't give up no matter how turbulent it gets.”   — Christopher Grant Our Guest, Christopher Grant, is a Mi'gmaw filmmaker from Pabineau First Nation, New Brunswick. Inspired by the intense absurdity of life and death, Chris animates to express the humour and terror of existence. He has worked with the NFB's Hothouse project, and his work has been exhibited at galleries, museums and film festivals internationally. He is also known for his role on TikTok as XORADMAGICAL, where he creates art and answers questions all relating to his experiences with schizophrenia in daily life. Our host, Rachel Star Withers, (Link: www.rachelstarlive.com) is an entertainer, international speaker, video producer, and schizophrenic. She has appeared on MTV's Ridiculousness, TruTV, NBC's America's Got Talent, Marvel's Black Panther, TUBI's #shockfight, Goliath: Playing with Reality, and is the host of the HealthLine podcast “Inside Schizophrenia”. She grew up seeing monsters, hearing people in the walls, and having intense urges to hurt herself. Rachel creates videos documenting her schizophrenia, ways to manage, and letting others like her know they are not alone and can still live an amazing life. She has created a kid's mental health comic line, The Adventures of ____. (Learn more at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Fearless-Unstoppable-Light-Ambitious/dp/B0FHWK4ZHS ) Fun Fact: She has wrestled alligators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3099: Jillian Kubala explores the potential benefits of honey and lemon water, from soothing sore throats and aiding hydration to delivering antioxidants and vitamin C. She also separates science-backed claims from popular myths, helping readers make informed choices about this simple, natural drink. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/honey-lemon-water Quotes to ponder: "Honey and lemon water is a popular home remedy for various ailments." "Drinking water with lemon may also help you drink more throughout the day and keep you hydrated." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3099: Jillian Kubala explores the potential benefits of honey and lemon water, from soothing sore throats and aiding hydration to delivering antioxidants and vitamin C. She also separates science-backed claims from popular myths, helping readers make informed choices about this simple, natural drink. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/honey-lemon-water Quotes to ponder: "Honey and lemon water is a popular home remedy for various ailments." "Drinking water with lemon may also help you drink more throughout the day and keep you hydrated." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3098: Jillian Kubala blends tradition and science to explain how honey and lemon water may boost hydration, aid digestion, and offer antioxidants, while also debunking common myths about its health powers. Her balanced approach shows how to enjoy it as part of a healthy routine without expecting miracle results. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/honey-lemon-water Quotes to ponder: "Drinking honey lemon water may help you feel more hydrated." "While honey and lemon water can be a comforting drink, it's not a cure-all." "Hot water with lemon is often touted for its potential to ‘kick-start' digestion in the morning." Episode references: National Institutes of Health - Vitamin C Fact Sheet: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-Consumer/ USDA FoodData Central: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Cochran is a transpersonal psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, life coach, hypnotherapist, educator, social media personality, and author with more than 25 years of clinical experience.With a deep commitment to the health and well-being of her patients, Dr. Cochran takes a whole-person approach to mental health and wellness. She integrates traditional ego psychology, transpersonal psychology, and energy psychology, offering her patients a comprehensive toolkit to achieve their goals and turn aspirations into reality.Her expertise and unique approach have earned her recognition across national and international media, including features on BBC, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX affiliates, CBS Radio, Healthline, Yahoo Life, Total Beauty, Media News Group, and Mercury News, among many others.Beyond her written work in outlets such as the Huffington Post, Dr. Cochran has been a regular guest on NBC Sacramento's morning show and has hosted radio programs including Wisdom, Love and Magic and A Mental Health Moment.

Do you feel trapped in a therapy or psychiatry relationship that feels stagnant, unsettling, or just plain wrong? This episode pulls no punches as hosts Gabe Howard — who lives with bipolar disorder — and Dr. Nicole Washington — a board certified psychiatrist — tackle the uncomfortable question most people think about but rarely voice: “How, and when, is it time to part ways with your mental health professional?" This direct and practical conversation cuts through the guilt, the logistics, and the myths about “ghosting” therapists, psychiatrists, and counselors. Dr. Nicole explains when walking away is OK, when to be careful (especially with meds), and why honest communication can actually be beneficial to you as the patient. Gabe brings the patient perspective — what it feels like to doubt care, to fear being “difficult,” and some tips to tell if the problem is the professional, your stage in recovery, or just a bad fit. Takeaways You don't have to explain, but honest conversation is usually the healthier choice. Plan transitions first: “Ghosting” can create dangerous gaps in your care. Ask for records and time your switch to minimize treatment disruption. If you've ever wondered whether you owe the professional an explanation, how to keep medication continuity, or what to ask on day one to avoid a mismatch later — this episode is for you. Expect blunt truth and step-by-step strategies to move on responsibly so your recovery doesn't skip a beat. Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after suicide prevention and mental health speaker, but he wouldn't be any of those things today if he hadn't been committed to a psychiatric hospital in 2003.Gabe also hosts Healthline's Inside Mental Health podcast has appeared in numerous publications, including Bipolar magazine, WebMD, Newsweek, and the Stanford Online Medical Journal. He has appeared on all four major TV networks, ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. Among his many awards, he is the recipient of Mental Health America's Norman Guitry Award, received two Webby Honoree acknowledgements, and received an official resolution from the Governor of Ohio naming him an “Everyday Hero.” Gabe wrote the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are available directly from the author with free swag included! To learn more about Gabe, or to book him for your next event, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Our host, Dr. Nicole Washington, is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she attended Southern University and A&M College. After receiving her BS degree, she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to enroll in the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa. Since completing her residency training, Dr. Nicole has spent most of her career caring for and being an advocate for those who are not typically consumers of mental health services, namely underserved communities, those with severe mental health conditions, and high performing professionals. Through her private practice, podcast, speaking, and writing, she seeks to provide education to decrease the stigma associated with psychiatric conditions. Find out more at DrNicolePsych.com. Got topic ideas or questions? Hit us up at show@psychcentral.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Schizophrenia may develop in people of all ages, and the early signs of the disorder vary greatly from person to person. While the symptoms are the same, the presentation of them can change due to age of onset, gender, and severity. Host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and co-host Gabe Howard explore how the early signs of schizophrenia can present differently and specific behaviors to watch for. Joining them is Dr. Gus Alva, a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Geriatrics. As an author and coauthor, Dr. Alva's work has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals, including the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and the Journal of the American Psychiatric Association. He has been featured on numerous media outlets and has served as an expert guest in various television programs, such as CNN News. About Our Guest & Hosts Our guest, Dr. Gus Alva, is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He is also Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Geriatrics. He completed his residency training at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, where he served as chief resident during his final year of residency. He also served as an associate professor and deputy director in the department of psychiatry at U.C. Irvine Medical Center, and he is currently serving as an assistant professor at U.C. Riverside Medical School, Department of Neuroscience. As author or co-author, his work has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals, including the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, The Journal of the American Psychiatric Association, and Clinics in Geriatric Medicine. He has published numerous articles and presented at national and international meetings and conferences. He was the recipient of the First Annual Senior Care Humanitarian Award as Outstanding Physician in Dementia Care and the Physician's Recognition Award by the American Medical Association. He has been featured in numerous media outlets and has served as an expert guest in various television programs, such as CNN News, Inside OC, Salud Es Vida, Despierta America, The Morning Blend, Healthy Body, Healthy Mind. Our host, Rachel Star Withers, (Link: www.rachelstarlive.com) is an entertainer, international speaker, video producer, and schizophrenic. She has appeared on MTV's Ridiculousness, TruTV, NBC's America's Got Talent, Marvel's Black Panther, TUBI's #shockfight, Goliath: Playing with Reality, and is the host of the Healthline podcast “Inside Schizophrenia”. She grew up seeing monsters, hearing people in the walls, and having intense urges to hurt herself. Rachel creates videos documenting her schizophrenia, ways to manage, and letting others like her know they are not alone and can still live an amazing life. She has created a kid's mental health comic line, The Adventures of ____.  (Learn more at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Fearless-Unstoppable-Light-Ambitious/dp/B0FHWK4ZHS ) Fun Fact: She has wrestled alligators.  Our cohost, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. He also hosts the twice Webby honored podcast, Inside Bipolar, with Dr. Nicole Washington. To learn more about Gabe, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3081: Mary Jane Brown explores how your coffee habit might quietly sabotage iron absorption, particularly from plant-based sources. Discover the science behind caffeine's impact and learn how adjusting when you drink your favorite brew could make a significant difference in maintaining healthy iron levels. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/coffee-caffeine-iron-absorption Quotes to ponder: "Drinking coffee or other caffeinated beverages with meals can significantly reduce iron absorption." "One study found that a cup of coffee reduced iron absorption from a hamburger meal by 39%." "The reduction in iron absorption appears to depend on the amount of coffee or tea consumed and when it is consumed." Episode references: Iron Disorders Institute: https://irondisorders.org/iron-deficiency-anemia/ National Institutes of Health - Iron Fact Sheet for Health Professionals: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iron-HealthProfessional/ The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - Iron absorption in humans: https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/30/7/937/4650424 Mayo Clinic - Iron deficiency anemia: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/iron-deficiency-anemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355034 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rates of chronic illness, behavioral disorders, and neurodevelopmental challenges are rising rapidly among children, often tied to underlying gut dysfunction, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental triggers such as toxins and ultra-processed foods. Conventional treatments frequently overlook these root causes, relying instead on symptom management or medication. Functional approaches emphasize foundational lifestyle changes—clean nutrition, microbiome support, movement, sleep, and stress reduction—as powerful tools to restore health. Children are especially responsive to these changes, often experiencing rapid and dramatic improvements in behavior, mood, and physical symptoms. With education, testing, and family-centered strategies, parents can take simple, effective steps to help their children thrive. In this episode, I discuss, along with Dr. Elisa Song, Dr. Suzanne Goh, and Dr. Elizabeth Boham why a root-cause approach is just as important for children, as it is for adults. Dr. Elisa Song, MD is a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and mom to 2 thriving children - and she is on a mission to revolutionize the future of children's health. Dr. Song is the bestselling author of the Healthy Kids Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to Whole Child Resilience. Dr. Song created Healthy Kids Happy Kids as an online holistic pediatric resource to help practitioners and parents bridge the gap between conventional and integrative pediatrics with an evidence-based, pediatrician-backed, mom-approved approach. In her integrative pediatric practice, she's helped 1000s of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns and empowered parents to help their children thrive by integrating conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils. Dr. Song is chair of A4M's pediatric education and has lectured around the world at leading integrative and functional medicine conferences and premier parenting events. She has also been featured in hundreds of top podcasts, print and online media outlets, including the Wellness Mama podcast, BloomTV, Forbes, Healthline, MindBodyGreen, National Geographic, PopSugar, Parents, Motherly, Parade, Verywell Health, and New York Post. Dr. Suzanne Goh, co-founder and chief medical officer at Cortica, is a Rhodes Scholar and graduate of Harvard University, University of Oxford, and Harvard Medical School who has spent decades working with autistic children. Her work as a board-certified pediatric behavioral neurologist, behavioral analyst, neuroscience researcher, and author led her to create the Cortica Care Model, an innovative, whole-child approach that combines optimal medical treatment with the most effective strategies for advancing cognition, communication, and behavior. Dr. Elizabeth Boham is Board Certified in Family Medicine from Albany Medical School, and she is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and the Medical Director of The UltraWellness Center. Dr. Boham lectures on a variety of topics, including Women's Health and Breast Cancer Prevention, insulin resistance, heart health, weight control and allergies. She is on the faculty for the Institute for Functional Medicine. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Full-length episodes can be found here: How to Raise Healthy Kids: A Functional Medicine Approach The Surprising Causes of Autism & Why It's On The Rise Addressing The Root Causes Of Childhood Obesity