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Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here!In this episode, Budi sits down with Wellness Practitioner, Charlene Marie Muhammad to talk about her extensive career in the arts and as a yoga teacher.Charlene Marie Muhammad (MS, CNS, LD, E-RYT500, C-IAYT), a wellness practitioner, practicing yoga for over 30 years is a E-RYT500 yoga teacher. Since 2006, Charlene teaches weekly yoga classes for communities of color and facilitates YTT 200- and 300-hour core requirements workshops for YTT schools around the United States. She was the yoga interventionist for the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease clinical study Yoga as Self-Care for Arthritis in Minority Communities (NCT01617421). The study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of providing yoga to an urban, minority population with arthritis. Charlene has presented workshops and lectures at local, regional, national, and most recently international venues such as the keynote: Health equity and access to care: yoga's important role in healing for the Global Yoga Therapy Day Conference (2021). Charlene holds a Master of Science Degree in Herbal Medicine from Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) and is a licensed dietitian and certified yoga therapist. She is a member of the Black Yoga Teachers Alliance (BYTA) Board of Directors, served as chair for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force for the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), and provides mentorship for the Yoga for Arthritis teacher certification program and the Certified Nutrition Specialist certification program. Mentioned in this episodeUrban Herbalist  Support the showIf you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi MillerProducer: Jack BurmeisterMusic: (Intro) Jack Burmeister, (Outro) https://www.purple-planet.comAdditional compositions by @jack_burmeister

Episode Description: In this deeply moving and profoundly insightful episode, Amy Wheeler welcomes yoga therapist, author, and pelvic health expert Cheri Dostal Ryba to share her personal story of healing, embodiment, and reclamation. Cheri's journey touches on intergenerational trauma, family estrangement, caregiving for a parent in crisis, and the body's remarkable wisdom in processing, protecting, and ultimately guiding us toward healing.Cheri vulnerably recounts the transformative chapter of her life that unfolded after her family returned to Wisconsin, just as her book, Pelvic Yoga Therapy for the Whole Woman, was released. Amid navigating her family's unraveling, Cheri found herself in the heart of her own embodied healing journey — trusting the intelligence of her body, allowing grief to move through her, and reclaiming her own sense of safety, belonging, and joy.This conversation is a testament to the power of somatic practice, ancestral healing, and trusting the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signals our bodies give us, even when our minds may not yet have words for the story.Please note: This episode touches on sensitive topics, including family trauma, suicide attempts, and intergenerational wounding. While the conversation is approached with compassion and care, we advise listener discretion, particularly if you are listening with children or if these topics are personally triggering.Topics Covered:How yoga, breathwork, and mantra supported Cheri's healing processThe wisdom of the body in revealing truth — even before the mind catches upGrieving necessary endings and choosing healthy boundaries with familyThe role of the pelvis in personal power, belonging, and embodied wholenessHow yoga therapy can support pelvic health, trauma recovery, and personal reclamationCheri's upcoming Pelvic Yoga Book Summit – May 2-3, 2025Quotes from the Episode: "Sensitivity is the privilege and responsibility of remembering." — Toko-pa Turner "Healing is living — fiercely committing to the present moment." — Cheri Dostal RybaResources Mentioned:Book: Pelvic Yoga Therapy for the Whole Woman: A Professional Guide by Cheri Dostal RybaEvent: Pelvic Yoga Book Summit - May 2-3, 2025 (Registration opens by April 4, 2025)Book Mentioned by Amy: Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry CloudMantra Discussed: Mahā Mṛtyuñjaya Mantra – exploring its symbolism of effortless release and surrenderAbout Cheri Dostal Ryba: Cheri is a yoga therapist, pelvic health specialist, somatic educator, and author. Her work empowers individuals — particularly women — to reclaim their embodied sense of safety, pleasure, and sovereignty. Through her book, retreats, and upcoming summit, Cheri weaves together the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of healing the pelvic bowl, while honoring the whole person.Connect with Cheri: Website: www.cheridostalryba.com Pelvic Yoga Book Summit: www.cheridostalryba.com/pelvicyogabooksummit Instagram: @cheridostalrybaThe Yoga Therapy Bridge Blog: https://amywheeler.com Come join us at Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) for our Signature Programs starting in Fall 2025. Master of Science in Yoga Therapy https://lnkd.in/gBSCUsMQ Are you already a licensed healthcare professional? Explore MUIH's Post-Master's Certificate in Therapeutic Yoga Practices, designed specifically for licensed healthcare professionals.  https://lnkd.in/gbWHSjQq

Welcome to this heartfelt episode of The Yoga Therapy Hour, where we dive deep into the complex terrain of grief, loss, and healing with author and Ayurvedic practitioner Sweta Vikram. In this vulnerable and profound conversation, Sweta shares her personal story of losing both her father and father-in-law within days of each other and how her yoga and Ayurveda practices carried her through the darkest moments. Together, we explore what it means to lose a father, how grief reshapes our identity, and how to gently find a way forward through daily self-care, boundaries, and spiritual practices. Whether you have experienced loss or are preparing for the inevitable grief we all face, this conversation offers a grounded, compassionate, and real-world path to healing.In this episode, you'll learn:What it looks like to navigate profound loss and how grief can completely reshape who we are.How Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy offer practical tools for grief support, including how to manage a dysregulated nervous system.The lifelong imprint fathers leave on us—whether present, absent, or complicated—and how to honor or heal that relationship.How to recognize and shift out of grief-related stagnation (Kapha imbalance) using movement, diet, and daily rituals.Why setting boundaries is essential for healing—and how to do it without anger or resentment.What to do when grief is complicated or unresolved, especially for those who did not have a loving or supportive parent.About Sweta Vikram:Sweta Vikram is a 14-time published author, Ayurvedic practitioner, yoga therapist, and grief coach. She specializes in helping people navigate grief, loss, and trauma using the integrated wisdom of Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy. Sweta also works with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault as a trauma-informed yoga teacher.Visit her website: www.swetavikram.comExplore her latest book: The Loss That Binds Us: 108 Tips on Coping with Grief and Loss — a compassionate, accessible guide filled with real-life, simple practices to navigate grief when words are not enough.One-on-One Support: Sweta offers private Ayurvedic coaching, yoga therapy, and specialized grief coaching—details on her website.The Yoga Therapy Bridge Blog: https://amywheeler.com Come join us at Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) for our Signature Programs starting in Fall 2025. Master of Science in Yoga Therapy https://lnkd.in/gBSCUsMQ Are you already a licensed healthcare professional? Explore MUIH's Post-Master's Certificate in Therapeutic Yoga Practices, designed specifically for licensed healthcare professionals.  https://lnkd.in/gbWHSjQqConnect with Amy Wheeler:Website: www.TheOptimalState.comPodcast: The Yoga Therapy HourInstagram: @theoptimalstate Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your community. Your support helps us bring inspiring stories and valuable insights to listeners worldwide.

In this episode of The Yoga Therapy Hour, host Amy Wheeler welcomes Jenna Schissel, a yoga therapist based in Des Moines, Iowa, who brings a deeply personal and integrative perspective to the field. Jenna shares her journey of self-discovery, shaped by her experiences with social anxiety and introversion. She discusses how yoga became a natural path for inner healing, providing her with a structured way to cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and confidence.Rather than focusing on symptom management or pathology, Jenna approaches yoga therapy through the lens of salutogenesis—the process of fostering well-being rather than merely preventing or treating illness. She and Amy explore how yoga therapy facilitates whole-person healing, supporting individuals in cultivating inner stability, self-regulation, and a sense of personal agency.While Jenna also maintains a separate psychotherapy practice specializing in trauma and ketamine-assisted therapy, this conversation focuses on the role of yoga therapy in personal transformation, embodiment, and nervous system coherence, rather than trauma treatment.Key Topics Discussed in This Episode:Jenna's Personal Journey with Yoga – How yoga provided Jenna with a framework to understand and navigate her experiences with social anxiety and introversion. She reflects on the ways that movement, breathwork, and meditation helped her shift from internal self-doubt to self-trust and connection with others.Yoga Therapy as a Path to Whole-Person Healing – Jenna and Amy discuss how yoga therapy facilitates salutogenesis, supporting individuals in building resilience, internal balance, and long-term well-being. They highlight the importance of seeing yoga therapy as a process of self-cultivation rather than symptom reduction.The Role of Self-Awareness in the Healing Process – Jenna explains how self-awareness practices, such as breath observation, mindful movement, and reflective inquiry, serve as fundamental tools in yoga therapy. These practices allow individuals to tune into their internal states and develop a more compassionate and attuned relationship with themselves.Working with the Nervous System in Yoga Therapy – The conversation explores how yoga therapy supports autonomic regulation, helping individuals transition from chronic stress patterns to a more balanced and responsive state. Jenna shares insights on how simple breath and movement techniques can be applied in daily life to foster internal steadiness.The Interplay Between Personal Practice and Professional Work – Jenna reflects on how her personal experiences inform her work as a yoga therapist. She discusses the importance of ongoing self-practice, not only for maintaining professional integrity but also for deepening her understanding of the mind-body connection.Yoga Therapy vs. Psychotherapy: Clarifying the Distinction – While Jenna also works as a psychotherapist, she explains the clear distinctions between her yoga therapy practice and her clinical work. Yoga therapy offers a non-pathologizing, strength-based approach to personal growth, while psychotherapy serves a different role in addressing clinical concerns. This conversation helps clarify how yoga therapy can complement but is not a substitute for mental health treatment.The Power of Introversion in Yoga Therapy – Jenna discusses the unique strengths that introverts bring to both yoga practice and teaching. She and Amy explore how introversion can be reframed as a gift, allowing for deeper self-reflection, insight, and meaningful connection.Connect with Jenna & AmyJenna SchisselBased in Des Moines, Iowa[Insert Jenna's website: https://www.jennaschisseltherapist.com/Amy Wheeler & Optimal StateWebsite: www.TheOptimalState.com Come join us at Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) for our Signature Programs starting in Fall 2025. Master of Science in Yoga Therapy https://lnkd.in/gBSCUsMQ Are you already a licensed healthcare professional? Explore MUIH's Post-Master's Certificate in Therapeutic Yoga Practices, designed specifically for licensed healthcare professionals.  https://lnkd.in/gbWHSjQq

In this episode, Dr. Evan M. Rabinowitz, the founder of the Yao Shan Center for Chinese Medicine in Washington, DC, joins us for a conversation about acupuncture for menopause symptom treatment relief, the importance of treatment for the individual, how the body is an ecosystem and how holistic & Eastern medicine focus on addressing and balancing the entire system rather than just a single problematic issue.Acupuncture as a medical practice has existed for thousands of years and it used to be the predominant healing practice, yet the Western world still sees it as “alternative medicine.” Eastern medical practice is more than just sticking needles and mixing herbs together. Underneath lies a worldview that all living things are connected and that everything has its own course and cycle. This perspective brings a holistic approach to health and medicine, recognizing that changes in one part of the body or the external environment can cause seemingly unrelated symptoms. Dr. Rabinowitz has been in clinical practice for over 25 years, is a professor at Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in Asheville, NC and a lecturer at Georgetown University School of Medicine's Integrative Medicine Program in Washington, DC. He's the former Director of Chinese Herbal Medicine at the Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH), where he helped create the University's Masters and Doctorate programs in East Asian Medicine during his eight-year tenure. He also taught and supervised Chinese herbal medicine at the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture in Gainesville, FL. He is a graduate of the George Washington University (B.A.), Traditional Acupuncture Institute (M.Ac.) and Maryland University of Integrative Health (D.Ac.). Dr. Rabinowitz maintains an active teaching schedule, offering continuing education for practitioners online and in-person across the US and internationally.Dr. Rabinowitz's goal is to see each person as unique and whole, and offer to them individualized, compassionate care for both chronic and acute pain. He has specialty training in gynecology seeing a broad range conditions throughout the lifecycle, including painful or irregular periods, fibroids and cysts (including PCOS), endometriosis and menopause related issues. In this episode, Dr. Rabinowitz discusses:The history and definition of acupunctureEastern medicine's approach to and treatment options for menopauseUnderstanding menopause from a holistic, empowering perspectiveFinding and receiving individualized treatment by a qualified, licensed practitionerDr. Rabinowitz also shares an empowering perspective for women: since puberty, our bodies have been working to sustain and bring new life. With menopause, our body's energies and systems shift to sustain and nourish just our own life. This is an important and significant time for a woman, and there's a unique power that comes with it.Tune in to this enlightening episode to gain a deeper understanding of acupuncture and how Eastern medicine offers a holistic, empowering approach to managing menopause and overall health.Connect with Dr. Evan M. Rabinowitz:Website: https://evanrabinowitz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evanrabinowitzseminars Instagram: https://instagram.com/yaoshancm

Today's episode is a Sound Bite – which is a short episode which may be a bit more about a topic we've covered like our episode today or a quick inspiration – which is our hope for today. A few days ago I received an email from my friend, Rachel Brumberger, who is a fellow podcaster and has dedicated her life to healing and wellness. She is someone I admire greatly and often takes the lead to inspire others, she did so again in the email she sent. I knew when I read it, I had to share with you and she has generously given me permission to do so. She brings light and love into the Palestine-Israel crisis that is impacting all of us.   Mentioned in the Episode: Rachel's Podcast: UnscRxipted Who are we when we don't have our wellbeing? How do we heal? Tune in to UnscRxipted with host Rachel Brumberger, L.Ac., and her select guests, as they supply a generous weekly dose of real-talk, deep love, and medicine for tips and strategies you can apply immediately to change your life and health forever. More about Rachel: Rachel Brumberger, M.Ac., M.OM., L.Ac. is a master acupuncturist, herbalist, Chinese nutritional therapy practitioner, and wellness expert. She specializes transformative healing programs which address a number of complex issues, especially including women's health, digestive disorders, mood and neurodivergent conditions, and healing longer-term chronic illness. She has a rich and dynamic history health history which is what brought her to the healing profession. Rachel speaks her own experiences as a human and clinician into her treatment room with authenticity, humor and compassion. Rachel achieved her Master of Oriental Medicine (2015), Post-Graduate Certificate in Women's Holistic Health (2013), and Master of Acupuncture (2013) at Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH), formerly Tai Sophia Institute est. 1974, where she returned and is currently a Clinical and Adjunct Faculty member. Her clinical practice is located in downtown Bethesda, Maryland right outside of Washington, D.C.   How to reach Rachel: IG: @reallyrachelb Web: rachelbrumberger.com Email: hello@rachelbrumberger.com Podcast: UnscRxipted How to reach Yo Canny:  Our website: www.girltaketheleadpod.com  You can send a message or voicemail there. We'd love to hear from you!   email: yo@yocanny.com (Yo)   FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share   IG: yocanny (Yo)   YouTube   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/

In this wonderful conversation with my long-time friend and yoga service comrade, Pamela Stokes Eggleston, we discuss her experience with secondary trauma which she faced after taking care of her husband who returned from service with PTSD. We talk about the signs of trauma and how she's been able to take what she's learned to heal herself with yoga practice and help war veterans and their families. We also explore the importance of sleep and Pamela's core work helping folks to sleep better using the practice of yoga. Pamela Stokes Eggleston, MBA, MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT-500, YACEP is the founder and Director of Yoga2Sleep, Co-Founder of Retreat to Spirit, and Clinic Faculty at the Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH). She's a certified yoga therapist, meditation teacher, and end of life doula with specialized training in plant-based nutrition, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), and trauma-informed yoga to work with service members, veterans, their caregivers, and insomnia sufferers. Pamela has a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus. She has served on the board of the Accessible Yoga Association, the advisory board of Yoga Unify, the Grant Advisory Committee of the Yoga Alliance Foundation, and on the editorial board of the Journal of Applied Yoga Studies. An accomplished consultant, advisor, published author and international speaker, Pamela has worked for numerous agencies including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, the Veterans Administration, the Department of Labor, as a yoga therapy intern for Johns Hopkins Medical Center, and as an advisor on Congress-supported publications centering on substance abuse, mental health, criminal justice, and military and veteran family matters. Find Pamela at www.yoga2sleep.com and www.retreattospirit.today and on Instagram ----------------------------------------- Your support is deeply appreciated! Find me, Lara, on my Website / Instagram You can support this podcast with any level of donation here. Pre-order The Essential Guide to Trauma Sensitive Yoga: How to Create Safer Spaces for All Opening and Closing music: Other People's Photographs courtesy of Daniel Zaitchik. Follow Daniel on Spotify.

We are in the midst of spring and the pollen is in the air. We are all thinking about our allergies at this time of year. Today, Lena DeGloma of Red Moon Wellness in Brooklyn joins us to discuss all things related to supporting your body, managing allergy symptoms, and what you can use as an alternative to over-the-counter and prescription drugs.The allergic symptoms are like the tip of an iceberg, where you have this cumulative effect. Even if you can identify that you are allergic to something, you may not necessarily be symptomatically allergic to that thing alone. There might be something under the surface that is causing that reaction. In an inflammatory state, it is easy for other things you do to cause a flare-up, even if it's not the item itself. Things like sleep, stress and the microbiome are so critical to keep functioning all year round because when we think about allergies. They have a cumulative effect. Then there is the threshold, which is like your symptom threshold. So many of us live just under the symptom threshold all year round with the food, stress, and environmental factors that are in our life every day. Herbalism is based on the connection between nature and the body. Many of the things our bodies need are created by plants. We can easily incorporate simple herbalism into our daily lives with chickweed, turmeric, and ginger.  We also have great herbal medicine in our kitchens, things that will target allergies. Here are a few plants that could help with your allergies: CHAMOMILE Have your allergies affect your eyes. Itchy, red, irritated, watery eyes are so annoying. To relieve this symptom, grab those camomile tea bags you have in your cupboard. Steep them and let them cool. Put them right on your eyes, as little mini eye compresses. Also, drinking for inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract.THYMEWe can also find dried thyme in our kitchens. For allergy symptoms, you can also inhale the essential oil mixed with eucalyptus if you have it.  This helps with congestion. CALENDULAAdd a few drops of calendula oil that can help you find relief during an allergy flare.  Using dried flowers, pop them into a jar and pour olive oil or coconut oil over the top to create your own oils. Add enough to cover all of the plant matter in the jar. Ideally, you want to have at least an inch of oil over the surface, so you don't have any exposed parts.Place it in a sunny window or a nice warm place. It will get infused with the warmth of the sun. Tip the head back and place one to three drops per nostril with the head tipped back. The drops will be dripping up into the nose and can also help if you get chronic sinus infections. I'll do the same for them. Chronic sinusitis can be caused by dryness, allergies, or by chronic fungi. MEET LENALena is the founder and director of Red Moon Wellness in Park Slope, Brooklyn. She is a clinical herbalist, licensed massage therapist, certified birth doula, certified lactation counselor, and certified childbirth educator. Lena offers individual herbal consultations for adults and children at her clinical center in Park Slope. She began studying medicinal herbs 15 years ago, first through two apprenticeships (one at Alba Nueva herb farm in Costa Rica and another at the Heartstone Herbal School near Ithaca, NY)  then went on to receive a Master of Science in Clinical Herbal Medicine from Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH). She also completed a one-year post-graduate clinical internship at MUIH's Natural Care Center as well as an internship in the university's renowned herbal dispensary.Hosts Cheryl and Nan

We're so excited to share our conversation with the Co-Editors of "Yoga Therapy Foundations, Tools, and Practice: A Comprehensive Textbook", Diane Finlayson and Laurie Hyland Robertson.  We hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Diane Finlayson, MA, MFA, C-IAYT, is Department Chair for Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda at the Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH.)Diane received her MFA in writing from Mississippi University for women and a master's degree from Johns Hopkins University for her thesis on "Ayurveda in America.Between MUIH and her own schools, Diane has trained Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists and Ayurvedic practitioners for more than two decades. Her private practice largely serves people in substance recovery.Laurie has spent more than two decades in healthcare and business publishing and now combines her passions for science, yoga, and personal transformation as editor in chief of Yoga Therapy Today and managing editor of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy. She also contributes editorial services to a variety of yoga and wellness publications and directs communications for the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She and Diane are co-editors of Yoga Therapy Foundations, Tools, and Practice: A Comprehensive Textbook. Laurie also co-authored Understanding Yoga Therapy: Applied Philosophy and Science for Health and Well-Being and previously served as adjunct faculty and a clinic supervisor at Maryland University of Integrative Health. Laurie owns Whole Yoga & Pilates in the Baltimore-Washington area, where students and clients of diverse backgrounds and abilities find a home for accessible, empowering mind-body practices.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=13598261)

Today more research is being done to fully understand the benefits of sleep and the importance of it for maintaining health.  Scientist are discovering that sleep plays a critical role in metabolism, immune function, memory, learning and other vital functions.  In this episode, join Sheri and Candice in an interview with Tracy Rupp a PhD. in Experimental Psychology and acupuncturist.  Her research is focused on sleep and cognitive performance and resilience.  She believes acupuncture offers an opportunity for treating insomnia effectively without the side effects of medications. EPISODE NOTESTracy received her Master's degree in Acupuncture from the Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH; formerly Tai Sophia) and her Ph.D in Experimental Psychology from Brown University with a background in sleep research. Tracy continues to be active in research.Tracy believes there is an important balance and role for both Eastern and Western medicine in maintaining health. She uses Evidenced Informed Practice to use relevant research findings to guide treatment in conjunction with ancient theory. She believes that Acupuncture fills a void of Western medicine in treating chronic illness, serving as a preventive medicine and fostering self-care, and especially in treating an individual on a mind, body and spirit level. Her interest in research extends to bridging knowledge from many perspectives and treatment modalities and bring that to her patients. Tracy believes that acupuncture offers an opportunity for healing without the side effects of many medications and for building a foundation for optimal health.​As the mother of two young children, Tracy knows the challenge of incorporating self-care in a daily or weekly practice. She is excited to bring AcuPresent to help others incorporate meditation and wellness into their busy lives and experience the benefits. Tracy RuppEbbtide Wellness Studiohttps://www.ebbtidewellness.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ebbtidewellnesshttps://www.instagram.com/ebbtidewellness/Classes with SheriYin Yoga & Meditation On-line Classeshttps://linktr.ee/sheridavidson20 Minute Interior Design Discovery Call with Candicehttps://linktr.ee/candicerogersdesignSign-up - Health + Dwellness - Newsletterhttps://linktr.ee/HealthdwellnessSign-up - Sheri Davidson - Newsletterhttps://linktr.ee/sheridavidsonSign-up - Candice Rogers Interior Design - Newsletterhttps://linktr.ee/candicerogersdesignContact Candice:candice@candicerogersdesign.comwww.candicerogersdesign.comFB/Insta: @candicerogersdesignContact Sheri:sheri@element5om.comwww.element5om.comFB/Insta: @element5_wellness

Episode 15: Integrated Care Begins with Self-CareToday, I'm honored to share a conversation with two amazing individuals, Rebecca Pille and Laurie Ellington. Rebecca Pille is the Department Chair for two graduate programs — Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching and Master of Arts degree in Health and Wellness Coaching in Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH). She is an experienced faculty with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Health Promotion and Wellness, Workplace Wellness, Strategic Planning, Leadership and Management, Health Psychology, Health Literacy, and Applied Behavioral Science. Strong professional graduated from Northcentral University with Ph.D. in Psychology (Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine) and with M.S. in Applied Behavioral Science from Johns Hopkins University. The Health and Wellness Coaching program at Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) is an evidence-informed curriculum in which students are equipped with knowledge, skills and resources to help clients tap into their inner source of motivation to restore and preserve health and well-being. Graduates are prepared for professional credentialing with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). MUIH offers a Master of Arts degree in Health and Wellness Coaching and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching. Now enrolling for Spring. For more information, see https://muih.edu/academics/health-wellness-coaching/ (https://muih.edu/academics/health-wellness-coaching/) Laurie Ellington is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zero Point Leadership, a leading-edge neuroscience-based organization for personal and leadership learning and development. She is also the co-author of Six Steps to Unlocking Extraordinary Leadership: The Neuroscience of HighPerformance Leadership. Laurie is among the pioneers who recognize that we can change the world by harnessing the power of the connection between the heart and the mind. Combining research from modern neuroscience, mind-body research, heart intelligence, flow, and mindfulness, she helps individuals, teams, and organizations experience transformational shifts in the way they think, feel, and show up in the world. Laurie has over 22 years of experience in coaching, training, consulting, and mind/body medicine, and is appreciated for her ability to evoke untapped capacities and eliminate outdated habits that keep people from excelling. She holds the Professional Certified Coach credential from the International Coach Federation, certification in Brain-Based Coaching from the NeuroLeadership Institute, and is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. Laurie is also a HeartMath® Certified Trainer, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Yoga Instructor. In this episode, Rebecca and Laurie talk about the importance of self-care and the vital role it plays in integrated health care. They share some techniques and strategies in self-care which are validated by science and their reputable years of service in the integrated health profession. What You'll Learn The importance of self-care, especially in the helping field. The resources and programs that are available to individuals who are interested to discover more about health and wellness, personal and leadership development. Practical techniques and strategies related to self-care. And much more! Favorite Quote  “The first thing I recommend to people is to connect to your purpose, why you are here in this earth suit. What's the reason, and remind yourself as soon as you get up, wake up in the morning, don't pop out of bed, breathe into your body, do a check on yourself and remind yourself of that purpose.” - Laurie Ellington For More Information:  https://muih.edu/academics/health-wellness-coaching/ (Health and Wellness Coaching Program)

Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Christy Williamson will discuss new genetic insights on food, diet and weight loss. Dr. Christy Williamson earned her doctor of clinical nutrition (DCN) from Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH), her master's degree in human nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is a also a Certified Nutrition Specialist. In 2016, she helped pass legislation in Virginia that established a statutory definition of nutritional genomics. With a colleague, Christy developed a course in nutritional genomics for MUIH and continues to teach there as an adjunct faculty member. Dr. Williamson is also the owner of the Nutritional Genomics Institute, OmicsDx, ZebraDx and SNPed. NGI houses SNPed, practitioner education in nutritional genomics, and ZebraDx, a nutritional genomics focused research diagnostics company. OmicsDx is a software startup and state-of-the-art nutritional genomics analysis company that produces epigenetically validated genome panels.

Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Christy Williamson will discuss biochemical individuality and COVID-19 – how certain genetic predispositions can increase one’s risk. Dr. Christy Williamson earned her doctor of clinical nutrition (DCN) from Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH), her master's degree in human nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is a also a Certified Nutrition Specialist. In 2016, she helped pass legislation in Virginia that established a statutory definition of nutritional genomics. With a colleague, Christy developed a course in nutritional genomics for MUIH and continues to teach there as an adjunct faculty member. Dr. Williamson is also the owner of the Nutritional Genomics Institute, OmicsDx, ZebraDx and SNPed. NGI houses SNPed, practitioner education in nutritional genomics, and ZebraDx, a nutritional genomics focused research diagnostics company. OmicsDx is a software startup and state-of-the-art nutritional genomics analysis company that produces epigenetically validated genome panels.

Ira Pastor, ideaXme life sciences ambassador and founder of Bioquark, interviews Dr. Hamed Faridi, Chief Science Officer of McCormick. Ira Pastor comments: Many scientists believe that we have only touched the surface with what the botanical world, and its unique ways to naturally manufacture complex, phyto-chemical cocktails, with novel bio-activities, has to teach us. Additionally, while we all may keep our pharmaceuticals, and dietary supplements, and related health products, tucked away within our medicine cabinets, we tend to forget about that other cabinet of health that we all have in our homes, which is a treasure trove of phyto-medicinal possibilities - the spice cabinet. Dr. Hamed Faridi is the Chief Science Officer Emeritus, McCormick & Company, the world's largest spice company (HQ - Maryland USA), a Fortune 1000 company, with 11,700 employees, which manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavoring products for the industrial, restaurant, institutional, and home markets. A renowned food industry leader, Dr. Faridi has led a global team of 500+ scientists responsible for thought leadership, scientific research, product development, health & wellness, and sustainability to support the global businesses of McCormick. Dr. Faridi has been referred to as the “voice of science” for McCormick & Company and advises the company’s CEO, and senior executives on strategic corporate initiatives such as technology investment and potential M&As and serves on several business councils. Under his leadership, McCormick’s R&D program has been transformed and is rated by investors and global customers as one of the most innovative in the industry. His science-based approach to “Flavorful Healthy Eating” is recognized as a groundbreaking platform for improving public health. His vision led to the formation of the McCormick Science Institute (MSI) as a research-driven organization to advance scientific understanding of the potential health benefits of culinary spices and herbs. This research prompted a close partnership with US Departments of Agriculture (USDA), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the White House, to help in the implementation of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In 2013, in partnership with IBM, he initiated the creation of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform for food and flavor product development with the potential to change the course of the industry and enhance the universal eating experience of consumers around the world, by tapping in on over 40 years of sensory, culinary, chemistry and scientific data collected by McCormick R&D scientists in 14 countries. He has published six books and dozens of scientific articles in food science and technology, and has been a guest lecturer at conferences and research institutions in 22 countries. He has also served on several boards of professional and trade associations in the U.S. and Europe. He was elected and served as president of the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACCI) and the Flavor & Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA). In addition, he has served on Advisory Councils of food science departments for four major universities. He is the recipient of numerous awards and was honored as a Fellow by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the AACCI. Dr. Faridi is on the Board of Trustees at Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) in Laurel, MD, and has served on the Board of Directors of the St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland. Prior to joining McCormick & Company, Dr. Faridi served on the faculty of Washington State University and held R&D executive positions at Nabisco Food Group where he received several awards for innovation and business impact. Dr. Faridi received his MS and Ph.D both in food science from Kansas State University, and an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. On this show we will hear from Dr. Faridi: About his background and how he developed an interest in food, science, herbs, and medicinal plants, and rose to a position of leadership in McCormick. About the importance of the study of the combinatorial phytochemical mixtures found in culinary herbs and spices and his work in AI to come up with novel flavor combinations. He’ll discuss the anti-microbial potential of culinary herbs and spices and sustainability practices in the herb and spice industry. Finally, we’ll hear about the use of flavor science to impact eating behavior, obesity, and other metabolic disorders. Credits: Ira Pastor interview If you liked this interview, be sure to check out our interview with Dr. Ellen de Brabander about the future of food! Follow ideaXme on Twitter: @ideaxm On Instagram: @ideaxme Find ideaXme across the internet. ideaXme is a global podcast, creator series and mentor programme. Our mission: Move the human story forward!™ ideaXme Ltd.

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome encompasses a consortium of imbalances in the body that results in suffering from sensitivities to foods, chemicals, and environmental triggers. These sensitivities seem to be mediated by over release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators by mast cells. The consequences are vast including digestive, neurologic, immune, dermatologic, endocrine , musculoskelatal, and psychological impact. This episode brings in an expert in this area Dr. Jessica Pizano to help us understand this complex scenario that often gets missed clinically or misdiagnosed leaving people suffering with out answers. About our guest. Dr. Jessica Pizano graduated with honors from the University of Bridgeport's functional nutrition master's program. She continued her education at Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) where she graduated with a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition. During her years in academia, she became very interested in working with those with rare diseases. The mantra for rare disease sufferers around the world is "When you hear hoof beats, think zebra's, not horses. This is, of course, the opposite of what has been taught in medical schools. Dr. Pizano is also the owner of Mast Cell Advanced Diagnostics where she sees patients with mast cell activation disorders and other rare diseases. The practice provides patients with a comprehensive approach to rare disorders incorporating nutrition, nutritional genomics, metabolomics, neural retraining, and medical management. Her goal is to provide a comprehensive care solution for patients helping bridge the gap in care that these patients typically face. Dr. Pizano works very closely with some of the top doctors treating mast cell activation syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, immunodeficiency disorders, familial alpha hypertryptasemia, and autoimmune small fiber polyneuropathy. In addition to seeing patients from around the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, she also frequently provides support to physicians working with these rare diseases via practitioner education and consults. In addition to the conditions listed above, Dr. Pizano has worked with multiple chemical sensitivities, Lyme disease, biotoxin illness, mood disorders, autism, autoimmune diseases, rare genetic deletions, mitochondrial disorders and other diseases. Along with her business partner Dr. Chrissie Williamson, Dr. Pizano is the co-owner of SNPed, a webinar-based series to educate practitioners in nutritional genomics and systems medicine. She has developed course work at the master's level at MUIH in nutritional genomic counseling, has published a series of peer-reviewed journal articles on the microbiome and contributed two chapters on nutritional genomics in a graduate level nutrition textbook. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-rinde/support

This week on the podcast, Beth interviews her colleague, Laurie Ellington, about a topic we can all relate to experiencing daily: STRESS!  Are you totally stressed out?  Learn more about the science behind mind-body medicine in this week's podcast! With over 23 years of experience in coaching, training, consulting, leadership, facilitation, and mind/body medicine Laurie is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zero Point Leadership and is among the pioneers who recognize that we change the world by harnessing the power of the connection between the heart and mind. Combining findings from modern neuroscience, mind-body research, stress resilience, mindfulness, and flow she helps individuals, teams and organizations change the way they think, feel, and show up in the world.  Laurie also serves as a Mentor Coach and Adjunct Faculty for the Health and Wellness Coaching Program and as Professional Faculty for Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) at Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH).  Beth has the pleasure of collaborating with Laurie frequently as a MUIH colleague and we are excited to share information about two engaging courses you can take part in to learn more about the physiology and neuroscience of stress! From Burnout to Resilience: Science-Backed Tools to Thrive in the Face of Stress Learn more and register https://ce.muih.edu/browse/ce/courses/burnout The Physiology of Building Stress Resilience Masterclass Learn more and enroll https://ce.muih.edu/courses/stressresilience  Numerous health conditions and chronic diseases have been linked to chronic stress and “burnout” has now been categorized as an official work-related medical condition by the World Health Organization. Daily, chronic stress can cause a variety of symptoms and affect your overall well-being and quality of life. Common symptoms of chronic stress include irritability, anxiety, depression, headaches, insomnia, digestive problems, skin issues, blood sugar dysregulation, weight gain/loss and more. In fact, managing your stress could be one the single most important factors to consider for optimal wellness!  The good news is that with a few simple lifestyle strategies, you CAN navigate life’s stressful situations and become more resilient and healthier in the process.  In this episode we talk about… The difference between acute and chronic stress Common symptoms that your stress levels are out of control The neuroscience behind stress and the evidence of mind-body medicine The connection between the vagus nerve and stress How our bodies have 3 brains (not just one) Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and why it’s important to your health How to measure your HRV Why stress management is so important to overall wellbeing Strategies for managing your stress and increasing your resilience Opportunities to enroll in professional and continuing education courses to learn more about the physiology and neuroscience of stress    And much more!   After listening, keep the conversation flowing in the Wellness Warriors Radio Facebook Group. You’re an important part of our tribe and we love engaging with you! Mentioned in the Show: Want to learn more about the stress and resiliency for yourself or your clients?  Enroll in the MUIH Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) offerings:  From Burnout to Resilience: Science-Backed Tools to Thrive in the Face of Stress Location: Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) Main Campus 7750 Montpelier RoadLaurel, MD 20723 Date/Time: March 11, 2020 8:30am-4:30pm Learn More and Register:  https://ce.muih.edu/browse/ce/courses/burnout  Request corporate training and group discounts:  ce@muih.edu  The Physiology of Building Stress Resilience Masterclass Online, On-Demand Course Learn More and Enroll: https://ce.muih.edu/courses/stressresilience  Resources: American Institute of Stress  https://www.stress.org/  Professional and Continuing Education at MUIH Explore all PCE offerings: www.muih.edu/ce 

Bevin Clare is a clinical herbalist, nutritionist, mother, plant lover, and a Professor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH). She holds a MSc in Infectious Disease from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and serves on as an adjunct faculty member at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and the New York Chiropractic College. She is a board member of the United Plant Savers, a group working to protect at-risk medicinal plants in North America. Bevin has been the President of the American Herbalists Guild since 2015 and the Vice-President since 2010. Find and Learn from at the following links Website:http://www.muih.eduhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bevin-clare-76a719a9/To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh

Marlysa Sullivan MPT, E-RYT 500 is an Assistant Professor at Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) where she teaches in the integrative science and yoga therapy departments. Marlysa has developed many courses as well as being the founding clinic director for the Masters of Science in Yoga Therapy program at MUIH. Courses she created and currently teach include: Anatomy and Kinesiology, Yoga Perspectives on Heath and Disease, Yoga and the Mind, Yoga for  the Chronic Pain, Orthopedic and Neurologic client populations and Physical Activity and Health. She also currently teaches Physiology. At Emory University Marlysa teaches a semester long elective on yoga and mindfulness for physical therapy in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Marlysa is an active participant in research and has been involved in research on yoga for anxiety and on yoga for low back pain at Walter Reed. She has co-authored the book Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain. Click here to begin Kathryn's FREE online course to build your strength in a mindful way.

  Wellness Warriors Radio is your go-to resource for open and candid conversation about the nuances of health and wellness. In each episode discover a unique perspective on living optimally.  Join us to discuss a wide-range of health topics – sometimes controversial, sometimes with opposing views – setting the stage for you to decide what works best for YOU. This week, Beth interviews Liz Lipski, Professor and Director of Academic Development for graduate programs in Nutrition & Integrative Health at the Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH).   Beth has the pleasure of collaborating with Liz frequently as a MUIH colleague and she’s excited to share information about a new Microbiome Master Class Series they developed together so you can learn all about the human microbiome and health! A number of health conditions and chronic diseases have been linked to the makeup of your microbiome, including depression, obesity, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, Crohn’s disease, brain diseases, autism, and allergies.  In fact, the microbiome could be one of the single most important factors to consider for optimal wellness! In this episode we talk about… What is the microbiome? Why the microbiome is so important to overall health Strategies for supporting a healthy microbiome The future of microbiome research   And much more!   After listening, keep the conversation flowing in the Wellness Warriors Radio Facebook Group. You’re an important part of our tribe and we love engaging with you! Mentioned in the Show: Want to learn more about the Microbiome for yourself or your clients?  Enroll in the MUIH Microbiome Master Class Series: www.muih.edu/ce Change the Future of Health and Healthcare: We have the best job in the world! Interested in studying health and nutrition and doing what we do? Check out the Institute for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Training Program at bit.ly/wellnesswarriorsiin   Connect with Us! Say hi to Beth @ MyHealthyTransitions Health Coaching Say hi to Michal @ Michal Ofer Lifestyle and WellnessSubmit a Question for the Podcast or Work with Us: wellnesswarriorspodcast@gmail.com Join the Wellness Warriors Radio Facebook Group to engage in the conversation! bit.ly/wellnesswarriorsradioFB Follow Us on Instagram @wellnesswarriorsradio Listen to all our episodes and view all our programs at the Wellness Warriors Website: http://bit.ly/wellnesswarriorsradio Love What You Hear?  Donate our Podcast at the Wellness Warriors Radio GoFundMe Campaign.  We really appreciate your generosity and support! https://www.gofundme.com/wellness-warriors-radio

Welcome back to our weekend Cabral HouseCall shows! This is where we answer our community's wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging questions to help people get back on track! Check out today's questions:  Meghan: Hi Dr. Cabral- I love listening to your podcasts while I work out, especially the recent ones on Ayurveda. They keep me motivated and excited to make healthy choices throughout my week. I recently enjoyed your podcast on the 7 foods you eat daily and can't live without. Your discussions on food have helped me fine tune my diet (like eating oats and berries more frequently!). In your podcast you mentioned that you'd like to hear if there was something your listeners eat on a regular basis and can't live without. I eat a granny smith apple almost everyday. I'm prone to constipation so it's really important that I get the right type and amount of fiber everyday. I don't know what it is about an apple but it truly does keep the doctor away for me! That along with plenty of water of course. I'm curious to know your thoughts on that since I haven't heard you talk much about the benefits of apples (I recently started listening within the last few months). Is it merely the fiber content or something else too? Or maybe I just found something that works well for my body!  Misty: Hello! I’ve been listening to Stephen Cabral’s podcasts and I applied in October to go to school for integrative health but I’m nervous that the school is so new that I may not get the education I need. I am a registered nurse with a background in Intensive Care and post recovery from surgical procedures. I ultimately want to own my own health “center” with nutrition classes (for profit & community volunteer education for the less affluent), include a “fast food” section for healthy dieters, exercise center (local teachers for yoga/weight lifting/etc), and a homeopathy shop with local vendor items and aromatherapy.  I am, as of now, going to Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) for the Masters in Nutrition and Integrative Health. Do you or Stephen know of this school? It’s regionally accredited but I want to make sure I am getting what I pay for, it’s pretty expensive. They over post graduate certifications in aromatherapy, Chinese medicine, and yoga which I intend to obtain when I’m done. Please help! I need some advice. Sincerely, Misty  Andrea: Hello! quick question! I started the SEED CYCLING that Dr. Cabral mentioned and advised. I was wondering how long I could expect to do the cycling before seeing changes in my menstrual cycle...? I know it depends on the person and that there are too many variables to conclude as to when any one woman will see its effects- but I am a 26yr old female, 130lbs, very healthy other than having no menstrual period for 2yrs. I have done the cycling for one month thus far and will continue it indefinitely. Any answers would be helpful! I'm grateful for your all!!!! Thank you in advance, Andrea  Darrow: Hey. I am a firefighter working shifts day and night. I am reading your "A Man's Guide To Muscle and Strength". Great book. I am a vata pitta body type, more vata. Was wondering how I should go about training given my work schedule. Sometimes we have major calls that calls for hours of strenuous work in smoke filled environments. Or nights where we're out working. Should I still try to train on those days or count that as a strength day. I've friends I train with in the construction industry who are working hard everyday who have similar concerns. Keep up good work. Also what do you recommend if one has been briefly exposed to smoke inhalation. What immediate measures he can do to minimise any potential damage? Thank you.  Halle: Hi! Was just looking to see if there was a podcast from you guys about acid reflux and natural ways to diminish the symptoms. Thanks!  Tyffany: I'm on day 7 of the 21-day Detox and had a failed lunch. I am in the military and had only dining hall fare to choose from. Will picking up right where I left off be ok or do I need to do something special to start over?  Laura: Hi Dr. Cabral! I’m scheduled to have double jaw surgery (4-6 hours procedure) at the end of February 2019. I’ll have finished your CBO protocol by the end of January 2019 and will do your CBO Finisher Heal & Seal for one month before my surgery. I have some questions. 1. What would you recommend I do before my surgery in order to prepare I am ready? Any supplements I should be taking or natural remedies? I’ll be on your CBO Finisher but is there anything else I should incorporate?  2. For this surgery, I will be prescribed a lot of medication. I have to use an anti-nausea patch and Zofran (anti-nausea medication) before/during surgery. Afterwards, I know FOR SURE I will have to take antibiotics, nasal sprays (like Afrin, Simple Saline Spray, Decongestion Spray) and then possibly Oxycodone, Ibuprofen, Prescription Joint Medication, Mucinex, Tylenol, and Benadryl. As you can see a lot of medication! What do you recommend I do after surgery so that I can make sure my gut isn’t completely ruined after going through your whole CBO protocol? What supplements of yours do you recommend?  3. Any supplements/natural remedies you also recommend after surgery to help heal or to help with pain? I want to try and use as little medication as possible, but I just don’t know how bad I’m going to feel after.  Just so you know, I’ll have to be on an all liquid diet for 10 weeks after surgery! Thanks so much for all you do! Really appreciate it!  Darrel: Hey Dr. Cabral. I am of African descent and have to shave my face regularly. I do so using a depilatory shaving powder called SoftSheen-Carson Magic. Listening your podcasts and reading Rain Barrel Effect has me wondering whether there are any major toxic drawbacks from using it. Searches on EWG website proved futile. If it is negative can you suggest alternative options. I cannot use razors because they cause ingrown hairs. Thank you, keep up great work. 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Dana Laake and her special guest Heather Gunn will discuss the benefits of micronutrient testing. Heather Gunn, MS, CNS, LDN, is a clinical herbalist, licensed nutritionist and fitness consultant and serves as an account manager for SpectraCell. Heather attained a Master of Science in plant medicine from the Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) and is also a certified nutrition specialist in Maryland. Her special interests are supporting overall health, weight loss, hormone balance and stress management. Heather is a strong believer in functional wellness and uses nutrition and plants to support good sleep, improved energy, better concentration, low stress levels and balanced hormone production.

Dana Laake and her special guest Heather Gunn, MS, CNS, LDN will be discussing how to lose weight and still eat your cake! Heather is a clinical herbalist, licensed nutritionist and fitness consultant. Heather attained a Master of Science in Plant Medicine from the Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) and is also a certified nutrition specialist in Maryland. Her special interests are supporting overall health, weight loss, hormone balance and stress management. Heather is a strong believer in functional wellness and uses nutrition and plants to support good sleep, improved energy, better concentration, low stress levels and balanced hormone production.