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Managing irritable bowel syndrome often feels like an uphill battle. But what if you could unlock simple, drug-free techniques to tame your symptoms from a leading GI psychologist? In this revelatory conversation, Dr. Megan Riehl, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Michigan, pulls back the curtain on integrative therapies that can transform your relationship with IBS. With 13 years of clinical experience and specialized training in psychogastroenterology, Dr. Riehl meets patients where they are. Her compassionate, evidence-based approach equips you to understand the brain-gut connection, retrain habitual thought patterns, optimize nutrition, and intuitively care for your unique microbiome. Tune in to discover: A 4-minute breathing exercise to instill calm when GI symptoms flare The proper pooping posture that ensures complete bowel movements How gut-directed hypnotherapy sessions can override distress signals between your brain and digestive tract Strategies to curb constipation and urgency episodes If a probiotic is right for you If you feel discouraged by hit-or-miss IBS treatment plans, this conversation offers reason for hope. Dr. Riehl leaves no stone unturned in equipping you to live fuller and freer. Her integrative methodology helps you become CEO over your own care - and write a new story of resilience. Get the AIM7 Weight Loss Manual and Save 36% off an annual membership Sign up for Erik's weekly newsletter - Adaptation Pre-order Mind Your Gut: The Science-based, Whole-body Guide to Living Well with IBS Follow Dr. Riehl on X, and Instagram YouTube Video - Diaphragmatic Breathing with Dr. Riehl Quotable moments: "The research shows [gut-directed hypnotherapy] is a better treatment than any other drug on the market for IBS." - Dr. Megan Riehl ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/fSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this podversation: I teamed back up with the incomparable LCDR Jamie Sorenson whom you might remember from Season 3 Episode 1- Why You Tried to Kill Yourself, to answer some really common relationship questions collected from listeners. Two mental health practitioners for the price of one! And since we don't always agree, you're getting a pluralistic perspective on issues many are afraid to ask about. 2:52 - How do I know if someone is into me? 7:03 - What do I do about my partners jealousy? 13:04 - I want to have kids she does not. Can the relationship work? 19:10 - We just started dating and she already wants to spend less time together. What does that mean? 23:49 - How do we stop fighting over religion? 33:33 - Do you believe in soulmates? 38:58 - Am I ever going to meet someone? 43:54 - Do you have premonitions about a partner? Like the song …"I knew I loved you before I met you." 45:29 - What level of privacy is OK in relationships? 50:23 - I feel like I can't do things spontaneously like have a friend over or go out. I feel like I have to ask permission first and when do have people over or go out, I feel like I have to tip-toe around telling him this is what I'm planning. If we don't talk about it before hand he grumbles and then I feel like I have to tip-toe even more. How can I better approach this? 56:30 - "How to know when a partner’s request for photographic "material" becomes concerning. Is it ever normal, or is it a definite sign of sexual addiction?" 1:07:20 - "How do you best handle intimacy after taking a loving look at and un-packing trauma, when your ideas around it transform and change?" 1:13:09 - "My wife wants an open relationship and I want to complete fidelity. Should we get a divorce?" 1:24:30 - "I am poly curious (did I just make that up?), and husband says hell no and now I feel ashamed for even suggesting it. What now?" 1:25:50 - "Navigating your partner's jealousy and possessiveness as someone with a lot of muchness, who likes to share herself with others and have the freedom to share and receive unlabeled affection and intimacy with many people, not just one." Additional Resources Mentioned: “The Jealousy Workbook: Exercises and Insights for Managing Open Relationships” by Kathy Labriola “Mating in Captivity” by Esther Perel “The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships” by Dr. John Gottman & Joan DeClaire "When God Winks at You: How God Speaks Directly to You Through the Power of Coincidence" by Squire Rushnell “The Flight from Intimacy: Healing Your Relationship of Counter-Dependency – the Other Side of Co-Dependency” by Drs. Janae & Barry Weinhold "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill “Love in Abundance: a Counselor’s Advice on Open Relationships” by Kathy Labriola “Rewriting the Rules: an Integrative Guide to Love, Sex, and Relationships” by Meg Barker Meet LCDR Jamie Sorenson Jamie is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is currently serving as the embedded Mental Health Provider at Command Submarine Squadron 11 out in San Diego CA, providing mental health treatment, education, consultation and much more to all the of sailors and submariners attached to that division. Her awards include the Navy-Marine Corp Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, & the Navy Achievement Medal with one gold star. She also was also honored as the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Mental Health Nurse of the Year in 2013 by San Diego Psychiatric Nursing Society. She wrote & published the book “Why You Tried to Kill Yourself” in 2017. Her newest book, "Single, Pitiful and Unlovable...Yeah Right!" is available on Amazon. As if that weren’t enough, Jamie has completed over 80 whole/half marathons! She’s an avid traveler and animal lover.
Polyamory - one version of consensual non-monogamy.There are certainly plenty of people that choose an open relationship of one sort or another. Even though they're committed to each other, but by agreement, they are non-monogamous.Often what we're referring to is people that have been committed and decide to change the arrangement and include other people in one way or another.What is polyamory?So today's topic is specifically polyamory, which is one way of consensual non-monogamy and in general, it's it's sort of considered having more than one committed relationship.It implies sexual involvement, but also emotional involvement with more than one partner. There are a lot of ways to do this, but what we're talking about today as opposed to something like swinging which is more about sexual experiences.And sometimes those are shared with your partner or just an open relationship where everybody does what they want. There aren't really many rules.My guest today, Tamara Powell, is really a specialist in this. She runs the Arya Therapy Services and she provides holistic health and healing to what she says is a global market of nonconformists.Upsides and downsides to polyamory?We discuss the details on what it takes to make this a win-win situation for relationships along with covering some of the common problems it may generate.Who is it for or not for? What kind of agreements and conversations do you need to have what set you up for success? What should you be thinking about if this is an idea that you're considering for your relationship? Kids, jealousy, and more.This can be a complex situation and Tamara and I try to cover all the bases during this wonderful conversation. Hope you enjoy.About Tamara PowellTamara Powell, LMHC is a licensed therapist, university psychology instructor, and spiritual empowerment coach who believes life should be lived as a journey that is “anything but ordinary.”She opened Arya Therapy Services as a way to provide holistic health and healing to a global market of non-conformists. With specialties in gender, sexual, erotic, and relational diversity, Tamara is passionate about holding sacred space for the self-identified misfits and mystics of the world – the healers, the visionaries, and the creatives.More recently, she began Tales from a Trapezoid with a goal of pushing the envelope around the more raw and edgier side of life, dedicated to those who may often feel like a “trapezoid in a world full of circles.”Links:Tamara and Arya Therapy - https://aryatherapy.com/Gina Senarighi - http://www.uncommonlovepdx.com/“Love in Abundance: a Counselor’s Advice on Open Relationships” by Kathy Labriola - http://amzn.to/29TuhwH“The Jealousy Workbook: Exercises and Insights for Managing Open Relationships” by Kathy Labriola - http://amzn.to/2a8Ypqs“Rewriting the Rules: an Integrative Guide to Love, Sex, and Relationships” by Meg Barker - http://amzn.to/29SIaIjMore info:Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/
Polyamory - one version of consensual non-monogamy. There are certainly plenty of people that choose an open relationship of one sort or another. Even though they're committed to each other, but by agreement, they are non-monogamous. Often what we're referring to is people that have been committed and decide to change the arrangement and include other people in one way or another. What is polyamory? So today's topic is specifically polyamory, which is one way of consensual non-monogamy and in general, it's it's sort of considered having more than one committed relationship. It implies sexual involvement, but also emotional involvement with more than one partner. There are a lot of ways to do this, but what we're talking about today as opposed to something like swinging which is more about sexual experiences. And sometimes those are shared with your partner or just an open relationship where everybody does what they want. There aren't really many rules. My guest today, Tamara Powell, is really a specialist in this. She runs the Arya Therapy Services and she provides holistic health and healing to what she says is a global market of nonconformists. Upsides and downsides to polyamory? We discuss the details on what it takes to make this a win-win situation for relationships along with covering some of the common problems it may generate. Who is it for or not for? What kind of agreements and conversations do you need to have what set you up for success? What should you be thinking about if this is an idea that you're considering for your relationship? Kids, jealousy, and more. This can be a complex situation and Tamara and I try to cover all the bases during this wonderful conversation. Hope you enjoy. About Tamara Powell Tamara Powell, LMHC is a licensed therapist, university psychology instructor, and spiritual empowerment coach who believes life should be lived as a journey that is “anything but ordinary.” She opened Arya Therapy Services as a way to provide holistic health and healing to a global market of non-conformists. With specialties in gender, sexual, erotic, and relational diversity, Tamara is passionate about holding sacred space for the self-identified misfits and mystics of the world – the healers, the visionaries, and the creatives. More recently, she began Tales from a Trapezoid with a goal of pushing the envelope around the more raw and edgier side of life, dedicated to those who may often feel like a “trapezoid in a world full of circles.” Links: Tamara and Arya Therapy - https://aryatherapy.com/ Gina Senarighi - http://www.uncommonlovepdx.com/ “Love in Abundance: a Counselor's Advice on Open Relationships” by Kathy Labriola - http://amzn.to/29TuhwH “The Jealousy Workbook: Exercises and Insights for Managing Open Relationships” by Kathy Labriola - http://amzn.to/2a8Ypqs “Rewriting the Rules: an Integrative Guide to Love, Sex, and Relationships” by Meg Barker - http://amzn.to/29SIaIj More info: Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/ Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/ If you're enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcast Better Sex with Jessa Zimmerman https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/More info and resources: How Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to make sex easy and fun for both of you: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast
Polyamory - one version of consensual non-monogamy.There are certainly plenty of people that choose an open relationship of one sort or another. Even though they're committed to each other, but by agreement, they are non-monogamous.Often what we're referring to is people that have been committed and decide to change the arrangement and include other people in one way or another.What is polyamory?So today's topic is specifically polyamory, which is one way of consensual non-monogamy and in general, it's it's sort of considered having more than one committed relationship.It implies sexual involvement, but also emotional involvement with more than one partner. There are a lot of ways to do this, but what we're talking about today as opposed to something like swinging which is more about sexual experiences.And sometimes those are shared with your partner or just an open relationship where everybody does what they want. There aren't really many rules.My guest today, Tamara Powell, is really a specialist in this. She runs the Arya Therapy Services and she provides holistic health and healing to what she says is a global market of nonconformists.Upsides and downsides to polyamory?We discuss the details on what it takes to make this a win-win situation for relationships along with covering some of the common problems it may generate.Who is it for or not for? What kind of agreements and conversations do you need to have what set you up for success? What should you be thinking about if this is an idea that you're considering for your relationship? Kids, jealousy, and more.This can be a complex situation and Tamara and I try to cover all the bases during this wonderful conversation. Hope you enjoy.About Tamara PowellTamara Powell, LMHC is a licensed therapist, university psychology instructor, and spiritual empowerment coach who believes life should be lived as a journey that is “anything but ordinary.”She opened Arya Therapy Services as a way to provide holistic health and healing to a global market of non-conformists. With specialties in gender, sexual, erotic, and relational diversity, Tamara is passionate about holding sacred space for the self-identified misfits and mystics of the world – the healers, the visionaries, and the creatives.More recently, she began Tales from a Trapezoid with a goal of pushing the envelope around the more raw and edgier side of life, dedicated to those who may often feel like a “trapezoid in a world full of circles.”Links:Tamara and Arya Therapy - https://aryatherapy.com/Gina Senarighi - http://www.uncommonlovepdx.com/“Love in Abundance: a Counselor’s Advice on Open Relationships” by Kathy Labriola - http://amzn.to/29TuhwH“The Jealousy Workbook: Exercises and Insights for Managing Open Relationships” by Kathy Labriola - http://amzn.to/2a8Ypqs“Rewriting the Rules: an Integrative Guide to Love, Sex, and Relationships” by Meg Barker - http://amzn.to/29SIaIjMore info:Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/
Relationships are in danger when partners make automatic assumptions. Non-traditional relationship expert, Gina Senarighi, explains why we all need to get clear on key issues like trust, privacy, and appropriate boundaries with those we love. In this podversation: How Gina came to choose the niche she did: non-monogamous relationships The overlap with other common relationship issues Likely topics you have or are currently taking for granted in your romantic interactions because you have them on what Gina calls "default status." "Default monogamy sets couples up for failure." Why not have a yearly check up for your relationship? Gina's 100 questions It doesn't always have to feel like work when we're talking about relationships. The danger in not getting clear on trust, privacy, and appropriate boundaries You shouldn't be your partner's only friend or source of intimacy, even if you're monogamous How relationships may be like ice cream flavors A powerful reframe for jealousy and boundaries that is honoring of your relationship "Jealousy doesn't travel alone." Additional Resources: Gina's "Conversation Refreshers" Gina's 100 questions to ask before you try non-monogamy (BUT ALSO AMAZING FOR ALL COUPLES) “Love in Abundance: a Counselor’s Advice on Open Relationships” by Kathy Labriola “Rewriting the Rules: an Integrative Guide to Love, Sex, and Relationships” by Meg Barker “Getting Together and Staying Together: Solving the Mystery of Marriage” by Dr. William & Carleen Glasser “This is Your Brain in Love: New Scientific Breakthroughs for a More Passionate & Emotionally Healthy Marriage” by Dr. Earl Henslin “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work” by Dr. John Gottman, & Nan Silver “Buddhism for Couples: a Calm Approach to Relationships” by Sarah Napthali Meet Gina: Gina Senarighi is a couples counselor, communication consultant, and author who's been helping loving couples transform their relationships for nearly 20 years at retreats, workshops, and in consultations. Her non-judgmental straight-talk approach, generous expertise, and warmth puts clients at ease to get real when facing infidelity, jealousy, and non-monogamy. She supports clients online and on retreat as they reconnect with passion and authenticity. She currently lives in Portland, Oregon with her partner, their baby, and her little dog, Frida. Connect with Gina further: www.uncommonlovepdx.com and www.ginasenarighi.com
There is a major epidemic in the United States…people addicted to pain control medications. It can start out innocently enough but then spiral out of control, often with dire consequences. Sadly, I see too many pets with an issue at the other end of the spectrum…in pain but the suffering is not appreciated by their caregivers. Providing your pet with the best quality of life depends on you recognizing when your pet is in pain, understanding the pathways that lead to pain, knowing how to find a veterinarian who is capable of treating your pet and recognizing which treatments are safe and worth pursuing. Who better to chat with today than Dr. Michael Petty, author of Dr. Petty's Pain Relief for Dogs: The Complete Medical and Integrative Guide to Treating Pain (Countryman Press, February 2016). He is a veterinarian and certified veterinary pain management expert and acupuncturist. He owns Arbor Pointe Veterinary Hospital and the Animal Pain Center in Canton, Michigan. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Crying Out for Help on Pet Life Radio.
Dr. Brent Bauer is the founder of the Mayo Clinic Integrative Medicine and Health Program and coauthor of : MAYO CLINIC’s INTEGRATIVE GUIDE TO GOOD HEALTH: Home Remedies Meet Alternative Therapies to Transform Well-Being. We know that everything we can do to be proactive in our own health is going to result in a better quality of life. Dr. Bauer shares some of his ideas as a medical doctor in being receptive to blending eastern and western medicine approaches to our best life benefit. www.mayoclinic.com
The feisty side of fifty is just the time to focus on making improvements to your health and wellbeing. Each of us wants to maximize our energy, keep our thought processes sharp and live lives of meaning and fulfillment. That’s where Dr. Brent Bauer, author, of The Mayo Clinic’s Integrative Guide to Good Health can really help. Join this highly regarded physician as he shares how you can make better nutrition and lifestyle choices that will lead to giant health benefits. This information is even more important for those of us on the feisty side of fifty because how we take care of our bodies affects our chances for obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and many other health concerns. So, if you care about aging well and spending many more years with your grandchildren, you won’t want to miss this one!