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Choosing Rooted Over Rushed — A 2026 Pivot for the Let Me Fix My Crown PodcastEpisode Theme:A raw, honest, deeply grounded update on life, loss, shifting purpose, and why the podcast is entering a new era rooted in healing, accountability, and becoming.Episode SummaryIn this intimate solo episode, Regina returns after a much-needed hiatus to share the life-changing events, emotional transitions, and divine pauses that have reshaped her vision for the Let Me Fix My Crown podcast.From losing her father, navigating heartbreak, caregiving, completing her master's, and redefining success, Regina opens up about what it means to choose rooted over rushed in 2026.You'll hear what's evolving on the podcast, what's staying the same, and how her journey as a future therapist, private practice owner, and woman healing in real time will shape the episodes to come.If you've ever felt disconnected, overwhelmed, or like life has pulled you into a season you didn't ask for… this episode reminds you that you can slow down and still rise.

In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC, sits down with Abby Taylor, NTP, Certified Birth Doula, childbirth educator, and founder of Mirabelle Birth, to unpack a powerful, hope-filled story of natural fertility and conception through applying the Foundations of Health, learned through the NTA's Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Program.  For over a decade, Abby and her husband, Josh, journeyed through miscarriage, long and irregular cycles, rapid weight gain, and the emotional toll of living in the "maybe someday" of infertility. After years of feeling dismissed by conventional medicine and not wanting to pursue high-intervention fertility treatments, she discovered the Nutritional Therapy Association's NTP program—and everything changed. By applying the Foundations of Health— nutrient-dense diet, digestion optimization, blood sugar regulation, quality sleep, stress management, joyful movement, and hydration —Abby watched her body begin to shift. Her cycles shortened, ovulation resumed, her inflammation markers dropped, and, to her complete surprise, she and Josh conceived naturally after ten years without conventional fertility treatment. Now, through Mirabelle Birth, she's refocusing her birth work to center on fertility nutrition, prenatal and postpartum nourishment, and hope-filled encouragement for women who want to enable and prepare their bodies for pregnancy. If you're trying to conceive, supporting clients with fertility challenges, or simply want to understand how functional nutrition and holistic prenatal care can transform the motherhood journey, this conversation with Abby Taylor will encourage, equip, and remind you that your body was designed to heal. Follow and connect with Abby on Instagram!: @mirabellebirth Give us five stars, subscribe, and connect with us directly in the comments section on Spotify!  

Authors Drs. Jessica Ross and Alissa Cooper share insights into their JCO PO article, "Clinical and Pathologic Landscapes of Delta-Like Ligand 3 and Seizure-Related Homolog Protein 6 Expression in Neuroendocrine Carcinomas"  Host Dr. Rafeh Naqash and Drs. Ross and Cooper discuss the landscape of Delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3) and seizure-related homolog protein 6 (SEZ6) across NECs from eight different primary sites. TRANSCRIPT Dr. Rafeh Naqash: Hello and welcome to JCO Precision Oncology Conversations, where we bring you engaging conversations with authors of clinically relevant and highly significant JCO PO articles. I'm your host, Dr. Rafeh Naqash, podcast editor for JCO PO and an Associate Professor at the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center. Today, I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Jessica Ross, third-year medical oncology fellow at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, as well as Dr. Alissa Cooper, thoracic medical oncologist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School. Both are first and last authors of the JCO Precision Oncology article entitled "Clinical and Pathologic Landscapes of Delta-like Ligand 3 and Seizure-Related Homolog Protein 6 or SEZ6 Protein Expression in Neuroendocrine Carcinomas." At the time of this recording, our guest disclosures will be linked in the transcript. Jessica and Alissa, welcome to our podcast, and thank you for joining us today. Dr. Jessica Ross: Thanks very much for having us. Dr. Alissa Cooper: Thank you. Excited to be here. Dr. Rafeh Naqash: It's interesting, a couple of days before I decided to choose this article, one of my GI oncology colleagues actually asked me two questions. He said, "Rafeh, do you know how you define DLL3 positivity? And what is the status of DLL3 positivity in GI cancers, GI neuroendocrine carcinomas?" The first thing I looked up was this JCO article from Martin Wermke. You might have seen it as well, on obrixtamig, a phase 1 study, a DLL3 bi-specific T-cell engager. And they had some definitions there, and then this article came along, and I was really excited that it kind of fell right in place of trying to understand the IHC landscape of two very interesting targets. Since we have a very broad and diverse audience, especially community oncologists, trainees, and of course academic clinicians and some people who are very interested in genomics, we'll try to make things easy to understand. So my first question for you, Jessica, is: what is DLL3 and SEZ6 and why are they important in neuroendocrine carcinomas? Dr. Jessica Ross: Yeah, good question. So, DLL3, or delta-like ligand 3, is a protein that is expressed preferentially on the tumor cell surface of neuroendocrine carcinomas as opposed to normal tissue. It is a downstream target of ASCL1, and it's involved in neuroendocrine differentiation, and it's an appealing drug target because it is preferentially expressed on tumor cell surfaces. And so, it's a protein, and there are several drugs in development targeting this protein, and then Tarlatamab is an approved bi-specific T-cell engager for the treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer in the second line. SEZ6, or seizure-like homolog protein 6, is a protein also expressed on neuroendocrine carcinoma cell surface. Interestingly, so it's expressed on neuronal cells, but its exact role in neuroendocrine carcinomas and oncogenesis is actually pretty poorly understood, but it was identified as an appealing drug target because, similarly to DLL3, it's preferentially expressed on the tumor cell surface. And so this has also emerged as an appealing drug target, and there are drugs in development, including antibody-drug conjugates, targeting this protein for that reason. Dr. Alissa Cooper: Over the last 10 to 15 years or so, there's been an increasing focus on precision oncology, finding specific targets that actually drive the cancer to grow, not just within lung cancer but in multiple other primary cancers. But specifically, at least speaking from a thoracic oncology perspective, the field of non-small cell lung cancer has completely exploded over the past 15 years with the discovery of driver oncogenes and then matched targeted therapies. Within the field of neuroendocrine carcinomas, including small cell lung cancer but also other high-grade neuroendocrine carcinomas, there has not been the same sort of progress in terms of identifying targets with matched therapies. And up until recently, we've sort of been treating these neuroendocrine malignancies kind of as a monolithic disease process. And so recently, there's been sort of an explosion of research across the country and multiple laboratories, multiple people converging on the same open questions about why might patients with specific tumor biologies have different kind of responses to different therapies. And so first this came from, you know, why some patients might have a good response to chemo and immunotherapy, which is the first-line approved therapy for small cell lung cancer, and we also sort of extrapolate that to other high-grade neuroendocrine carcinomas. What's the characteristic of that tumor biology? And at the same time, what are other targets that might be identifiable? Just as Jesse was saying, they're expressed on the cell surface, they're not necessarily expressed in normal tissue. Might this be a strategy to sort of move forward and create smarter therapies for our patients and therefore move really into a personalized era for treatment for each patient? And that's really driving, I think, a lot of the synthesis of this work of not only the development of multiple new therapies, but really understanding which tumor might be the best fit for which therapy. Dr. Rafeh Naqash: Thank you for that explanation, Alissa. And as you mentioned, these are emerging targets, some more further along in the process with approved drugs, especially Tarlatamab. And obviously, DLL3 was something identified several years back, but drug development does take time, and readout for clinical trials takes time. Could you, for the sake of our audience, try to talk briefly about the excitement around Tarlatamab in small cell lung cancer, especially data that has led to the FDA approval in the last year, year and a half? Dr. Alissa Cooper: Sure. Yeah, it's really been an explosion of excitement over, as you're saying, the last couple of years, and work really led by our mentor, Charlie Rudin, had identified DLL3 as an exciting target for small cell lung cancer specifically but also potentially other high-grade neuroendocrine malignancies. Tarlatamab is a DLL3-targeting bi-specific T-cell engager, which targets DLL3 on the small cell lung cancer cells as well as CD3 on T cells. And the idea is to sort of introduce the cancer to the immune system, circumventing the need for MHC class antigen presentation, which that machinery is typically not functional in small cell lung cancer, and so really allowing for an immunomodulatory response, which had not really been possible for most patients with small cell lung cancer prior to this. Tarlatamab was tested in a phase 2 registrational trial of about 100 patients and demonstrated a response rate of 40%, which was very exciting, especially compared with other standard therapies which were available for small cell lung cancer, which are typically cytotoxic therapies. But most excitingly, more than even the response rate, I think, in our minds was the durability of response. So patients whose disease did have a response to Tarlatamab could potentially have a durable response lasting a number of months or even over a year, which had previously not ever been seen in this in the relapsed/refractory setting for these patients. I think the challenge with small cell lung cancer and other high-grade neuroendocrine malignancies is that a response to therapy might be a bit easier to achieve, but it's that durability. The patient's tumors really come roaring back quite aggressively pretty quickly. And so this was sort of the most exciting prospect is that durability of response, that long potential overall survival tail of the curve really being lifted up. And then most recently at ASCO this year, Dr. Rudin presented the phase 3 randomized controlled trial which compared Tarlatamab to physician's choice of chemotherapy in a global study. And the choice of chemotherapy did vary depending on the part of the world that the patients were enrolled in, but in general, it was a really markedly positive study for response rate, for progression-free survival, and for overall survival. Really exciting results which really cemented Tarlatamab's place as the standard second-line therapy for patients with small cell lung cancer whose disease has progressed on first-line chemo-immunotherapy. So that has been very exciting. This drug was FDA approved in May of 2024, and so has been used extensively since then. I think the adoption has been pretty widespread, at least in the US, but now in this global trial that was just presented, and there was a corresponding New England Journal paper, I think really confirms that this is something we really hopefully can offer to most of our patients. And I think, as we all know, that this therapy or other therapies like it are also being tested potentially in the first-line setting. So there was data presented with Tarlatamab incorporated into the maintenance setting, which also showed exciting results, albeit in a phase 1 trial, but longer overall survival than we're used to seeing in this patient population. And we await results of the study that is incorporating Tarlatamab into the induction phase with chemotherapy as well. So all of this is extraordinarily exciting for our patients to sort of move the needle of how many patients we can keep alive, feeling functional, feeling well, for as long as possible. Dr. Rafeh Naqash: Very exciting session at ASCO. I was luckily one of the co-chairs for the session that Dr. Rudin presented it, and I remember somebody mentioning there was more progress seen in that session for small cell lung cancer than the last 30, 35 years for small cell, very exciting space and time to be in as far as small cell lung cancer. Now going to this project, Jessica, since you're the first author and Alissa's the last, I'm assuming there was a background conversation that you had with Alissa before you embarked on this project as an idea. So could you, again, for other trainees who are interested in doing research, and it's never easy to do research as a resident and a fellow when you have certain added responsibilities. Could you give us a little bit of a background on how this started and why you wanted to look at this question? Dr. Jessica Ross: Yeah, sure. So, as with many exciting research concepts, I think a lot of them are derived from the clinic. And so I think Alissa and I both see a good number of patients with small cell, large cell lung cancer, and then high-grade neuroendocrine carcinomas. And so I think this was really born out of a basic conversation of we have these drugs in development targeting these two proteins, DLL3 and SEZ6, but really what is the landscape of cancers that express these proteins and who are the patients that really might benefit from these exciting new therapies. And of course, there was some data out there, but sort of less than one would imagine in terms of, you know, neuroendocrine carcinomas can really come from anywhere in the body. And so when you're seeing a patient with small cell of the cervix, for example, like what are the chances that their cancer expresses DLL3 or expresses SEZ6? So it was really derived from this pragmatic, clinically oriented question that we had both found ourselves thinking about, and we were lucky enough at MSK, we had started systematically staining patients' tumors for DLL3, tumors that are high-grade neuroendocrine carcinomas, and then we had also more recently started staining for SEZ6 as well. And so we had this nice prospectively collected dataset with which to answer this question. Dr. Rafeh Naqash: Excellent. And Alissa, could you try to go into some of the details around which patients you chose, how many patients, what was the approach that you selected to collect the data for this project? Dr. Alissa Cooper: This is perhaps a strength but also maybe a limitation of this dataset is, as Jesse alluded to, our pathology colleagues are really the stars of this paper here because we were lucky enough at MSK that they were really forethinking. They are absolute experts in the field and really forward-thinking people in terms of what information might be needed in the future to drive treatment decision-making. And so, as Jesse had said, small cell lung cancer tumor samples reflexively are stained for DLL3 and SEZ6 at MSK if there's enough tumor tissue. The other high-grade neuroendocrine carcinomas, those stains are performed upon physician request. And so that is a bit of a mixed bag in terms of the tumor samples we were able to include in this dataset because, you know, upon physician request depends on a number of factors, but actually at MSK, a number of physicians were requesting these stains to be done on their patients with high-grade neuroendocrine cancers of of other histologies. So we looked at all tumor samples with a diagnosis of high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma of any histology that were stained for these two stains of interest. You know, I can let Jesse talk a bit more about the methodology. She was really the driver of this project. Dr. Jessica Ross: Yeah, sure. So we had 124 tumor samples total. All of those were stained for DLL3, and then a little less than half, 53, were stained for SEZ6. As Alissa said, they were from any primary site. So about half of them were of lung origin, that was the most common primary site, but we included GI tract, head and neck, GU, GYN, even a few tumors of unknown origin. And again, that's because I think a lot of these trials are basket trials that are including different high-grade neuroendocrine carcinomas no matter the primary site. And so we really felt like it was important to be more comprehensive and inclusive in this study. And then, methodologically, we also defined positivity in terms of staining of these two proteins as anything greater than or equal to 1% staining. There's really not a defined consensus of positivity when it comes to these two novel targets and staining for these two proteins. But in the Tarlatamab trials, for some of the correlative work that's been done, they use that 1% cutoff, and we just felt like being consistent with that and also using a sort of more pragmatic yes/no cutoff would be more helpful for this analysis. Dr. Alissa Cooper: And that was a point of discussion, actually. We had contemplated multiple different schemas, actually, for how to define thresholds of positivity. And I know you brought up that question before, what does it mean to be DLL3 positive or DLL3 high? I think you were alluding to prior that there was a presentation of obrixtamig looking at extra-pulmonary neuroendocrine carcinomas, and they actually divvied up the results between DLL3 50% or greater versus DLL3 low under 50%. And they actually did demonstrate differential efficacy certainly, but also some differential safety as well, which is very provocative and that kind of analysis has not been presented for other novel therapies as far as I'm aware. I could be wrong, but as far as I'm aware, that was sort of the first time that we saw a systematic presentation of considering patients to be, quote unquote, "high" or "low" in these sort of novel targets. I think it is important because the label for Tarlatamab does not require any DLL3 expression at all, actually. So it's not hinging upon DLL3 expression. They depend on the fact that the vast majority of small cell lung cancer tumors do express DLL3, 85% to 90% is what's been demonstrated in a few studies. And so, there's not prerequisite testing needed in that regard, but maybe for these extra-pulmonary, other histology neuroendocrine carcinomas, maybe it does matter to some degree. Dr. Rafeh Naqash: Definitely agree that this evolving landscape of trying to understand whether an expression for something actually really does correlate with, whether it's an immune cell engager or an antibody-drug conjugate is a very evolving and dynamically moving space. And one of the questions that I was discussing with one of my friends was whether IHC positivity and the level of IHC positivity, as you've shown in one of those plots where you have double positive here on the right upper corner, you have the double negative towards the left lower, whether that somehow determines mRNA expression for DLL3. Obviously, that was not the question here that you were looking at, but it does kind of bring into question certain other aspects of correlations, expression versus IHC. Now going to the figures in this manuscript, very nicely done figures, very easy to understand because I've done the podcast for quite a bit now, and usually what I try to do first is go through the figures before I read the text, and and a lot of times it's hard to understand the figures without reading the text, but in your case, specifically the figures were very, very well done. Could you give us an overview, a quick overview of some of the important results, Jessica, as far as what you've highlighted in the manuscript? Dr. Jessica Ross: Sure. So I think the key takeaway is that, of the tumors in our cohort, the majority were positive for DLL3 and positive for SEZ6. So about 80% of them were positive for DLL3 and 80% were positive for SEZ6. About half of the tumors were stained for both proteins, and about 65% of those were positive as well. So I think if there's sort of one major takeaway, it's that when you're seeing a patient with a high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma, the odds are that their tumor will express both of these proteins. And so that can sort of get your head thinking about what therapies they might be eligible for. And then we also did an analysis of some populations of interest. So for example, we know that non-neuroendocrine pathologies can transform into neuroendocrine tumors. And so we specifically looked at that subset of patients with transformed tumors, and those were also- the majority of them were positive, about three-quarters of them were positive for both of these two proteins. We looked at patients with brain met samples, again, about 70% were positive. And then I'd say the last sort of population of interest was we had a subset of 10 patients who had serial biopsies stained for either DLL3 or SEZ6 or both. In between the two samples, these patients were treated with chemotherapy. They were not treated with targeted therapy, but interestingly, in the majority of cases, the testing results were concordant, meaning if it was DLL3 positive to begin with, it tended to remain DLL3 positive after treatment. And so I think that's important as well as we think about, you know, a patient who maybe had DLL3 testing done before they received their induction chemo-IO, we can somewhat confidently say that they're probably still DLL3 positive after that treatment. And then finally, we did do a survival analysis among specifically the patients with lung neuroendocrine carcinomas. We looked at whether DLL3 expression affected progression-free survival on first-line platinum-etoposide, and then we looked at did it affect overall survival. And we found that it did not have an impact or the median progression-free survival was similar whether you were DLL3 positive or negative. But interestingly, with overall survival, we found that DLL3 positivity actually correlated with slightly improved overall survival. These were small numbers, and so, you know, I think we have to interpret this with caution, for sure, but it is interesting. I think there may be something to the fact that five of the patients who were DLL3 positive were treated with DLL3-targeting treatments. And so this made me think of, like in the breast cancer world, for example, if you have a patient with HER2-positive disease, it initially portended worse prognosis, more aggressive disease biology, but on the other hand, it opens the door for targeted treatments that actually now, at least with HER2-positive breast cancer, are associated with improved outcomes. And so I think that's one finding of interest as well. Dr. Rafeh Naqash: Definitely proof-of-concept findings here that you guys have in the manuscript. Alissa, if I may ask you, what is the next important step for a project like this in your mind? Dr. Alissa Cooper: Jesse has highlighted a couple of key findings that we hope to move forward with future investigative studies, not necessarily in a real-world setting, but maybe even in clinical trial settings or in collaboration with sponsors. Are these biomarkers predictive? Are they prognostic? You know, those are still- we have some nascent data, data has been brewing, but I think that we we still don't have the answers to those open questions, which I think are critically important for determining not only clinical treatment decision-making, but also our ability to understand sequencing of therapies, prioritization of therapies. I think a prospective, forward-looking project, piggybacking on that paired biopsy, you know, we had a very small subset of patients with paired biopsies, but a larger subset or cohort looking at paired biopsies where we can see is there evolution of these IHC expression, even mRNA expression, as you're saying, is there differential there? Are there selection pressures to targeted therapies? Is there upregulation or downregulation of targets in response not just to chemotherapy, but for example, for other sort of ADCs or bi-specific T-cell engagers? I think those are going to be critically important future studies which are going to be a bit challenging to do, but really important to figure out this key clinical question of sequencing, which we're all contemplating in our clinics day in and day out. If you have a patient, and these patients often can be sick quite quickly, they might have one shot of what's the next treatment that you're going to pick. We can't guarantee that every patient is going to get to see every therapy. How can you help to sort of answer the question of like what should you offer? So I think that's the key question sort of underlying any future work is how predictive or prognostic are these biomarkers? What translational or correlative studies can we do on the tissue to understand clinical treatment decision-making? I think those are the key things that will unfold in the next couple of years. Dr. Rafeh Naqash: The last question for you, Alissa, that I have is, you are fairly early in your career, and you've accomplished quite a lot. One of the most important things that comes out from this manuscript is your mentorship for somebody who is a fellow and who led this project. For other junior investigators, early-career investigators, how did you do this? How did you manage to do this, and how did you mentor Jessica on this project with some of the lessons that you learned along the way, the good and other things that would perhaps help other listeners as they try to mentor residents, trainees, which is one of the important things of what we do in our daily routine? Dr. Alissa Cooper: I appreciate you calling me accomplished. Um, I'm not sure how true that is, but I appreciate that. I didn't have to do a whole lot with this project because Jesse is an extraordinarily smart, driven, talented fellow who came up with a lot of the clinical questions and a lot of the research questions as well. And so this project was definitely a collaborative project on both of our ends. But I think what was helpful from both of our perspectives is from my perspective, I could kind of see that this was a gap in the literature that really, I think, from my work leading clinical trials and from treating patients with these kinds of cancers that I really hoped to answer. And so when I came to Jessica with this idea as sort of a project to complete, she was very eager to take it and run with it and also make it her own. You know, in terms of early mentorship, I have to admit this was the first project that I mentored, so it was a great learning experience for me as well because as an early-career clinician and researcher, you're used to having someone else looking over your shoulder to tell you, "Yes, this is a good journal target, here's what we can anticipate reviewers are going to say, here are other key collaborators we should include." Those kind of things about a project that don't always occur to you as you're sort of first starting out. And so all of that experience for me to be identifying those more upper-level management sort of questions was a really good learning experience for me. And of course, I was fantastically lucky to have a partner in Jesse, who is just a rising star. Dr. Jessica Ross: Thank you. Dr. Rafeh Naqash: Well, excellent. It sounds like the first of many other mentorship opportunities to come for you, Alissa. And Jessica, congratulations on your next step of joining and being faculty, hopefully, where you're training. Thank you again, both of you. This was very insightful. I definitely learned a lot after I reviewed the manuscript and read the manuscript. Hopefully, our listeners will feel the same. Perhaps we'll have more of your work being published in JCO PO subsequently. Dr. Alissa Cooper: Hope so. Thank you very much for the opportunity to chat today. Dr. Jessica Ross: Yes, thank you. This was great. Dr. Rafeh Naqash: Thank you for listening to JCO Precision Oncology Conversations. Don't forget to give us a rating or review and be sure to subscribe so as you never miss an episode. You can find all ASCO shows at asco.org/podcasts. The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. Guest statements on the podcast do not express the opinions of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement. Disclosures: Dr. Alissa Jamie Cooper Honoraria Company: MJH Life Scienes, Ideology Health, Intellisphere LLC, MedStar Health, Physician's Education Resource, LLC,  Gilead Sciences, Regeneron, Daiichi Sankyo/Astra Zeneca, Novartis,  Research Funding: Merck, Roche, Monte Rosa Therapeutics, Abbvie, Amgen, Daiichi Sankyo/Astra Zeneca Travel, Accommodations, Expenses: Gilead Sciences

In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC sits down with fellow FNTP and NTA educator Hallie Loy-Roby for a practical, honest conversation about building real, sustainable meal-planning habits that support foundational health for overall wellbeing.  Hallie Loy-Roby is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, course developer, and Assistant Instructor with the Nutritional Therapy Association. Through her practice, Holistically Hallie, she helps clients understand digestion, blood sugar regulation, and liver and gallbladder function with a clear, evidence-informed approach rooted in real food and bio-individuality. She's known for blending science, practicality, and grounded encouragement in a way that helps people take meaningful action without perfectionism or overwhelm. Together, Jamie and Hallie unpack what meal planning looks like in real life—without the pressure, elaborate systems, or unrealistic expectations that so often derail people. They explore the power of consistency, how to build nutrient-dense meals from simple ingredients, and how intentional planning reduces stress, supports digestion, stabilizes blood sugar, and frees up mental energy. Topics Covered: Beginning meal planning when you feel disorganized or stretched thin Creating balanced meals using protein, whole-food carbohydrates, fiber, and healthy fats Increasing color and diversity on the plate for improved digestion and nutrient density Using leftovers, ingredient prep, and theme nights to simplify the week Supporting picky eaters or adults who were never exposed to real vegetables growing up Identifying early signs of blood sugar issues or digestive stress Using tools—from sticky notes to AI—to make real food easier Building a kitchen rhythm that aligns with the Foundations of Nutritional Therapy The conversation is steady, grounded, and refreshingly doable. Jamie and Hallie bring clarity to a topic that often feels overcomplicated, reminding listeners that small steps—done consistently—are what shift energy, digestion, mood, and long-term health.   Resources Mentioned: Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA) Episode 66: SIBO Symptoms and Solutions Episode 6: The Dr. Francis M Pottenger Episode  Episode 69: The Dr. Weston A Price Episode Episode 46: Wellness 101 Episode 60: Super Foods, Super Kids Episode 4: Bio-Individuality Episode 11: Digestive Hell (Learn DIGESTION from the NTA's founder, Gray Graham) Episode 10: Optimal Wellness Starts Here (How DIGESTION is supposed to work!) BOOK: Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon FOUNDATIONS OF HEALING COURSE FROM THE NTA   Explore more from Hallie at: https://www.nourishtherootcause.com https://www.instagram.com/holistically.hallie/   Please subscribe, give us 5-Star reviews, and comment directly to us on Spotify!  

Listen to this episode before you begin holiday shopping or selling!Today I'm sharing a conversation I had with Rachel Duncan for the Money Healing Club Podcast where we go deeeeeep into how social media impacts our spending habits and finances.We talk about budgets, boundaries, and screentime. Then we explore why restriction isn't necessarily the answer to addiction — and why rebellion and pleasure may be better antidotes for feeling too online.We also explore the core concepts of my book, including: what's wrong with the attention economy, the negative impacts of extractive algorithms, and my 5 principles for gardening your attention.➡

Thank you for tuning in!In this episode, I explore the journey of seeking a deeper relationship with God, emphasizing the importance of prayer, repentance, and understanding God's love. I discuss the transformative power of the Jesus Prayer and encourage you to open your hearts to God's healing and grace. The conversation highlights the call to intimacy with God and living a life of faith and surrender, ultimately inspiring listeners to become blessings to others through their relationship with God.Timestamps:Chapters00:00 Embracing God's Love and Forgiveness04:07 The Power of the Jesus Prayer06:53 The Journey of Repentance and Healing10:03 The Intimacy of Relationship with God12:57 The Call to Trust and Surrender16:07 Living a Life of Purpose and Service18:53 Becoming a Blessing to Others26:06 Introduction to Being Brave Podcast26:38 Faithful Living in God's GraceSubscribe to my newsletter & get your FREE "3 Questions for Kingdom Clarity" guide https://sashalipskaia.substack.com 1:1 Biblical Coaching: Book a Clarity Call

In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, you'll learn who Dr. Weston A. Price was and what his groundbreaking research revealed about the connection between diet, physical health, and human flourishing. Dr. Price's global studies in the early 1900s showed that traditional, nutrient-dense, properly prepared foods produced strong, joyful, disease-resistant people — while modern, processed diets led to degeneration within a single generation. Host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC explains how the Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) continues Dr. Price's mission today by helping people live healthier, more holistic lives. Through education, community, and advocacy, WAPF promotes ancestral wisdom — from properly prepared, nutrient-dense foods to lifestyle practices that support balance, vitality, and lifelong wellness. Then, Jamie welcomes fellow FNTP, Allison Mädl, who recently returned from the WAPF's Wise Traditions Conference in Salt Lake City. Together, they unpack the insights, research, and reflections she brought back — from nourishing, gourmet meals to saturated fat science, circadian rhythm optimization, fermentation, regenerative farming, and the revival of real-food education in schools.      Key Takeaways The Legacy of Dr. Weston A. Price and how ancestral diets rich in fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, and enzymes built the foundation for strong bodies and resilient minds. Food Quality Determines Health Quality Properly prepared, nutrient-dense, locally sourced, whole foods — raw dairy, pastured meats, fermented vegetables, soaked grains, and healthy animal fats — remain the cornerstone of wellness. Nutrient density naturally balances appetite, stabilizes blood sugar, and sustains energy. Saturated Fats vs. Seed Oils: A Paradigm Shift Modern science is re-evaluating decades of misguided advice. Evidence now shows that natural saturated fats support longevity and hormone health, while industrial seed oils are unstable, oxidizing fats that accelerate inflammation and cellular damage. Cholesterol is Not the Enemy Dietary cholesterol doesn't raise blood cholesterol levels — high carbohydrate intake and metabolic dysfunction do. Cholesterol is essential for hormone production, cell membrane integrity, vitamin D synthesis, and more!. Light, Sleep, and Longevity Circadian rhythm is a biological foundation of health. Morning sunlight exposure, reduced nighttime blue light, and true darkness during sleep optimize melatonin production and activity, support mitochondrial function, and slow aging at the cellular level. Fermentation and the Microbiome Traditional ferments like kefir, kombucha, and natto restore microbial diversity and digestive resilience. Start small, vary your sources, and pay attention to how your body responds — real food is the most affordable and effective  probiotic. From Soil to Sovereignty Regenerative agriculture proves that nutrient-dense food starts with healthy soil. Farmers using organic and rotational methods see higher yields, stronger crops, and better economics without chemical dependency — improving both land and lives. Real-Food Education Changes Generations Teaching knife skills, broth-making, and gardening in schools reconnects children with the source of their food. These skills build confidence, reduce dependence on processed food, and restore a sense of value and purpose in young people. Community Nourishes as Much as Food The Wise Traditions Conference exemplifies what happens when like-minded people gather around shared values of health, freedom, and stewardship. The table becomes a place of healing — for body, mind, and spirit.     About Our Guest — Allison Mädl, FNTP Allison graduated as a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner in 2014 and has served the NTA in various roles ever since. She is currently a Lead Instructor and Senior On-Demand Program Developer for the Nutritional Therapy Association and runs a private practice in North Idaho, where she works with clients both in the U.S. and abroad. She combines her passion for teaching and nutrition to help individuals rediscover what it means to eat, live, and thrive in alignment with their bio-individual design.     Resources Mentioned Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) — education, research, and advocacy for traditional diets Wise Traditions Conference — Find the program, menus, recordings, and further information about this year's event. Also - sign up to receive updates on next year's event in Washington, DC, October 16–18, 2026  Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA) BOOK: The Big Fat Surprise by Nina Teicholz — the research behind rethinking fats and oils Episode 41: Sally Fallon Morell (Founding President of the Weston A Price Foundation) Episode 6: The Dr. Francis M Pottenger Episode  Episode 66: SIBO Symptoms and Solutions Episode 49: Seed Oils and Sunburn  Episode 39: Quick Tips to Boost Your Mineral Intake (With Allison Mädl) Episode 38: Graying Hair, Cramps, and Cognition - Are You Missing Minerals? (With Allison Mädl)   Please subscribe, give us 5-Star reviews, and comment directly to us on Spotify!  

Thank you for tuning in!In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Benjamin Shaw and I explore the complexities of faith, doubt, and the importance of engaging with scripture. We discuss the role of emotional doubt, the significance of apologetics, and the transformative power of grace in Christianity. Dr. Ben Shaw shares the early proclamation of the resurrection of Jesus, emphasizing its significance in the Christian faith. He outlines key facts that support the resurrection and its core role in the gospel. The discussion also touches on near-death experiences, the importance of understanding Jesus as Lord, and the necessity of community in discipleship. He highlights the importance of faithfulness in small things, the role of scripture and prayer in spiritual growth, and the resources available for those seeking to deepen their faith. Connect with Dr. Shaw:Core ApologeticsLinkedInTrustworthy: The BookTimestamps:Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Conversation01:31 Understanding Spiritual Warfare and Truth05:30 The Role of Apologetics in Faith11:32 Addressing Doubts and Mental Health17:19 The Importance of Scripture in Daily Life23:37 Discipleship and Equipping Believers29:30 Conclusion and Call to Action30:18 Navigating Morality and Worldviews33:44 The Power of Grace in Christianity38:35 Forgiveness and the Nature of God39:45 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Faith44:32 The Case for the Resurrection47:55 Understanding Jesus: Lord or Liar?53:47 Living Out Faith in Everyday Life56:58 The Importance of Small Deeds58:22 Finding Peace Through Truth59:49 The Role of Community in Faith01:01:08 Discipleship and the Call to Action01:02:11 Resources for Spiritual Growth01:03:55 Engaging with Scripture01:06:03 Building a Discipleship Community01:08:10 Equipping the Next Generation01:10:06 The Foundation of Faith01:11:56 Purpose and Discipleship01:14:08 The Call to Follow Jesus01:17:07 Finding True Peace and Purpose01:21:13 Introduction to Being Brave Podcast01:21:44 Faithful Living in God's GraceBefore you were born, He called you by your name.Subscribe to my newsletter & get your FREE "3 Questions for Kingdom Clarity" guide https://sashalipskaia.substack.com 1:1 Biblical Coaching: Book a Clarity Call

Dr. Keith Klostermann, LMFT, MHC, shares practical, evidence-based ways to use early feedback data to spot dropout risk, repair ruptures before clients vanish, and foster lasting engagement and progress. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Quick Note: You may notice a little clicking in Beth's audio during this episode — turns out her microphone needed replacing, which she discovered after recording. Our apologies for the sound quality; this conversation with Dr. Keith Klostermann was too insightful not to share. Thanks so much for your understanding and support! We're not audio engineers… we're therapists, and we're grateful you're listening. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.

In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC sits down with Kristin Rowell, JD, FNTP, PHWC—former trial lawyer, marathon runner, and professional bodybuilder turned Functional Nutrition Coach, Energetic Healer, and Spiritual Advisor to executives, professionals, and other high-performing humans. Kristin is the founder of Energetically Efficient and co-owner of Discover Strength Nashville, where she helps clients align their physiology and frequency to live with power, clarity, and purpose. Together, Jamie and Kristin take an unfiltered look at alcohol, health, and consciousness—from the cultural normalization of drinking to the biological, emotional, and spiritual toll it quietly takes. They explore: How alcohol impacts each of the Foundations of Health—digestion, blood sugar regulation, nutrient density, sleep, stress, movement, and hydration.. Why your liver halts everything to process alcohol first—and what that means for fat metabolism, detoxification, and hormonal balance. How alcohol damages gut integrity and microbiome diversity, disrupts circadian rhythm, and amplifies inflammation in the brain and body. The truth about how alcohol interacts with stress chemistry, depletes key nutrients like B vitamins and zinc, and sabotages recovery and muscle repair. The emotional and energetic dimension—how alcohol lowers vibration, clouds intuition, and distances us from spiritual clarity and self-trust. Why the "Sober Curious Movement" isn't about restriction or perfection—it's about awareness, agency, and living more fully alive. Spoiler alert: Both Jamie and Kristin have come to the same realization—alcohol no longer serves them. This isn't an episode about how to cure hangovers or find a cleaner cocktail. It's an invitation to step back, get curious, and truly see what alcohol might be doing to your body, your foundations of health, and your life. If you've ever wondered what's on the other side of "normal drinking," or how to live with more energy, alignment, and clarity—this honest, science-backed, and spirit-filled conversation will meet you there Resources Mentioned: Kristin's Podcast - "Alcohol and The Body" on The Energetically Efficient Show The Huberman Lab Podcast (alcohol) BOOK: "Breath" by James Nestor Episode 66: SIBO Symptoms and Solutions Distraction Detox Series: Ep 51: Death By Distraction - Rewire Your Rhythms, Restore Your Health Ep 52: The Hidden Health Cost of Distraction Ep 55: Distraction Detox - Dizzy Busy and Dying Inside Ep 56: Distraction Detox - Cluttered Spaces, Cluttered Brains Ep 57: Distraction Detox - THE MONSTER (Jamie's Favorite) Ep 58: Distraction Detox - Live Immediately Episode 46: Wellness 101 - A Common Sense Approach Episode 31: Cold Turkey - From Overwhelmed to Unstoppable Episode 29: Quick Tips for Blood Sugar Regulation Episode 28: Blood Sugar 101 - Hope for Reversing Pre- and Type II Diabetes Episode 24: The Challenge of Leading Yourself Episode 21: STRESS!!! How It Impacts Your Brain and Body Episode 19: Habit Stacking and Biohacking (WITH KRISTIN!) Episode 4: Bio-Individuality - A Freedom You've Never Known Episode 3: The MIssing Piece - From Mom to MD Episode 2: Reverse the Trend of Preventable Poor Health Episode 1 The Nutritional Therapy Association Please subscribe! Give us 5-Star reviews. Comment directly to us on Spotify.

10/28/25: Josh Silver: Trump's approval rating & his influence on local politics. MHC prof Kerstin Nordstrom w/ UMass Prof Yanfei Xu: "Plastics” @ Sci-Tech Café. G'fld City Council Pres Lora Wondoloski : housing, paradise & a parking lot. Duke Goldman: the World Series – a night to remember.

10/28/25: Josh Silver: Trump's approval rating & his influence on local politics. MHC prof Kerstin Nordstrom w/ UMass Prof Yanfei Xu: "Plastics” @ Sci-Tech Café. G'fld City Council Pres Lora Wondoloski : housing, paradise & a parking lot. Duke Goldman: the World Series – a night to remember.

10/28/25: Josh Silver: Trump's approval rating & his influence on local politics. MHC prof Kerstin Nordstrom w/ UMass Prof Yanfei Xu: "Plastics” @ Sci-Tech Café. G'fld City Council Pres Lora Wondoloski : housing, paradise & a parking lot. Duke Goldman: the World Series – a night to remember.

10/28/25: Josh Silver: Trump's approval rating & his influence on local politics. MHC prof Kerstin Nordstrom w/ UMass Prof Yanfei Xu: "Plastics” @ Sci-Tech Café. G'fld City Council Pres Lora Wondoloski : housing, paradise & a parking lot. Duke Goldman: the World Series – a night to remember.

In this conversation, I explore the theme of holy submission to God's will, emphasizing the importance of surrendering your life to find true freedom and peace. Through the example of Mary, I illustrate the beauty of divine submission and share my personal journey of surrendering everything to God. The discussion highlights the fruits of submission, including humility, love, and wisdom, and encourages you to live a life aligned with God's purpose. Chapters00:00 The Call to Holy Submission02:23 Understanding Divine Submission Through Mary04:49 Personal Journey of Surrender09:49 The Fruits of Submission13:04 Living a Life of Divine Purposeholy submission, Jesus, divine will, peace, surrender, Christ, bible, Virgin Mary, fruits of submission, spiritual growth, humility, God's truth, the gospel.Subscribe to my newsletter & get your FREE "3 Questions for Kingdom Clarity" guide https://sashalipskaia.substack.com 1:1 Biblical Coaching: Book a Clarity Call

Struggling with bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, or “food baby” bloat after meals has become so common it's considered “normal.”  In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC, sits down with Dr. Arland Hill, DC, MPH, DACBN—Director of Clinical Education at Biotics Research and a 25-year leader in functional medicine—to demystify SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth). You'll learn what SIBO is, why it keeps relapsing, and how a root-cause, functional approach can calm symptoms and restore, not just gut health, but overall vitality, for the long haul. They cover the classic SIBO symptoms (bloating, abdominal pain, gas, constipation/diarrhea), how gut inflammation fuels brain inflammation (the gut–brain axis), and why quick fixes—like “nuking” the microbiome or leaning on a low-FODMAP diet—often miss the mark. Dr. Hill explains the body's three antimicrobial digestive secretions—stomach acid, pancreatic enzymes, and bile—plus motility and stress regulation, and how a phased strategy (reduce overgrowth → rebuild defenses → replete what SIBO depleted) can break the relapse cycle. They also discuss targeted probiotics (including Saccharomyces boulardii), when botanicals or antibiotics like rifaximin enter the picture, and why “just eating real, nutrient-dense food” and how you eat (meal spacing, slow, mindful chewing) can be as powerful as what you eat. Whether you've tried “everything” or you're just starting to connect the dots, this conversation gives you a practical roadmap to move beyond masking symptoms and start building foundations. What you'll learn SIBO 101: definition, symptoms, and why it's so common The gut–brain connection: how stress and inflammation impact motility & mood Why long-term low-FODMAP isn't a SIBO solution The role of acid, enzymes, and bile in controlling overgrowth Relapse prevention: phased protocols, motility support, and targeted probiotics Real-food nutrition, meal timing, and simple lifestyle upgrades that help Additional Resources: Ep 11: Digestive Hell (Learn DIGESTION from the NTA's founder, Gray Graham) Bristol Stool Chart   NOTE: While we generally avoid direct affiliation/sales/commissions of products mentioned on the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, we've decided to make these SIBO kits available for purchase. In the spirit of full transparency, there will be a commission paid out to Jamie/The NTA if these items are purchased from Jamie's e-Store.   To purchase, you must go HERE and create an account using this code: DFILC213   These are the SIBO Kits Dr. Hill mentioned:   SIBO Kit Phase 1 (30-Day Program) SIBO Kit Phase 2 (90-Day Program) Saccharomyces boulardii Common Sense Disclaimer: As always, consult your trusted medical practitioner.   Please subscribe, give us a five-star review, share this episode with friends, and connect with us in the comments section on Spotify!  

How can we best navigate the AI revolution to leverage it for a greater good?It's here. What will we do about it as heart-centered leaders?We hear: "The machine is outperforming humans."What we need is to be more human.In this episode of 'Being Brave', I am joined by Justin Hall, CEO of AI UK ( who also spent many years in Christian ministry, coaching, and non-profit leadership) to explore the profound impact of AI on communication, work, and creativity. We discuss the importance of understanding AI's integration into businesses, the need for democratization and demystification of technology, and the moral responsibility we have as leaders.Justin shares the necessity of education in navigating the AI landscape, while also addressing the fears surrounding AI and its potential for both good and evil. We also explore the profound impact of AI on human identity, education, and personal growth and the necessity of redefining our understanding of ourselves and digital literacy, and the role of humanity in a technologically advanced world. We go deeper into the need for personal branding, human connection, and trust in an AI-driven society, as Justin shares: "AI amplifies whatever is within." The question then becomes: what is within us?Chapters00:00 Introduction to Purpose and AI12:56 Democratization and Demystification of AI19:48 The Role of AI in Human Connection 26:34 Engaging with AI: Opportunities and Challenges32:57 Engaging with AI for Good39:43 Navigating the Future of Work with AI46:50 The Shift in Education and Knowledge Access57:47 Building Trust in an AI-Driven Society01:02:55 AI as a Tool for Amplification and Engagement01:13:55 Finding Balance and Purpose in LifeJustin Hall is the CEO of Ai UK and Synergistics Coaching.Born in South Africa, Justin started his professional career empowering individuals and marginalised communities to reach their full potential and navigate social challenges through several charities of which he was a founding member. Registered with numerous governmental organisations, he has always been personally involved with the improvement of our most fundamental structures and with raising awareness of social issues on national TV, debate platforms, and his own radio talk show.Having completed several qualifications himself, Justin has taught at university level, in schools, and founded his own community enrichment school. These, combined with being a published poet and author, writing in the area of leadership development, strongly testify to his firm belief in the power of education.Justin has many years of experience in C-suite leadership, B2B and B2C sales, fundraising, training, management, leadership, and international executive coaching. All this expertise is now the driving force behind Justin's passion to empower individuals and organisations to reach their full potential as the CEO of AIUK.Connect with Justin Hall here:https://ai-uk.io/Synergistic Coaching:https://www.synergycoach.org/⚡️For 1:1 guidance and custom support inquiries, Book a Clarity Call with me: Bit.ly/DeepshiftGet immediate clarity and peace in your decisions:sasha-lipskaia-mindset.kit.com/clarity  Connect with me:▼Website▼ LinkedIn▼YouTube▼Instagram▼Substack:▼ https://www.facebook.com/sashalipskaia/▼Join the Unshakeable Leaders CommunityAbout me:Sasha Lipskaia, MA, ICF, MHC, is a Christian mindset coach and intuitive guide to founders and community leaders who want to lead with power and peace, purpose and fulfillment.Disclaimer: This episode is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not to be taken or used as medical advice. As a certified coach and intuitive guide, I do not offer professional psychotherapeutic or medical advice or treatment. If you need mental or physical health support, please seek the help of a trained psychotherapist and physician.AI, purpose, leadership, trust, technology, coaching, spirituality, personal growth

Open enrollment begins on November 1st and the folks at Maryland Health Connection are ready to help you get the right health coverage for you. Let Andy Ratner and Jenny Garrison of MHC educate you on the benefits and realities of real insurance to help you sleep with peace of mind in 2026. The post Andy Ratner and Jenny Garrison of Maryland Health Connection talk open enrollment and benefits of real insurance first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

In this episode of 'Being Brave', I guide you through a meditative practice that blends prayer and reflection, aimed at deepening your connection with faith and the Holy Spirit. The conversation explores themes of personal faith, doubt, trust, and surrender, encouraging listeners to invite the Holy Spirit into their hearts and to serve God's will with gratitude and love. The episode concludes with a call to reflect on one's personal journey with Christ and the gifts you can offer to the world.TakeawaysThis practice helps you feel grounded in your faith.Recognizing where you lack faith is essential for growth.Inviting the Holy Spirit can transform your heart.Faith is a personal journey that requires introspection.Trusting in God can bring peace and clarity.Gratitude opens the heart to receive blessings.Listening to the Holy Spirit is crucial for guidance.Serving God's will is a path to fulfillment.Reflection on personal experiences strengthens faith.Your life can be a testimony of God's love.Thank you for tuning in!Thank you for listening!⚡️For 1:1 guidance and custom support inquiries, Book a Clarity Call with me: Bit.ly/DeepshiftGet immediate clarity and peace in your decisions :sasha-lipskaia-mindset.kit.com/clarity  Connect with me:▼Website▼ LinkedIn▼YouTube▼Instagram▼Substack:▼ https://www.facebook.com/sashalipskaia/▼Join the Unshakeable Leaders CommunityAbout your host:Sasha Lipskaia, MA, ICF, MHC, is a Christian mindset coach and intuitive guide to founders and community leaders who want to lead with power and peace, purpose and fulfillment.Keywords: faith, Christianity, meditation, prayer, Holy Spirit, personal growth, trust, surrender, gratitude, Jesus, Bible verse, Christ

In this episode of 'Being Brave,' visionary coach, seer, and intuitive advisor Danielle Laura and I delve into the profound journey of discovering and embracing one's true spiritual gifts. In this episode, we explore the essence of spiritual alignment, the power of intuition, and the importance of discerning genuine guidance in a world filled with noise. 00:00 Reconnecting with Purpose04:16 Understanding Spiritual Gifting09:36 The Journey to Discovering Gifts12:50 Navigating Self-Doubt and Resistance15:04 Discernment in Coaching and Mentorship19:49 Creating Transformative Experiences24:06 Identifying Authenticity in Guidance31:42 Creating from Personal Experience33:37 Navigating Support and Self-Reliance36:04 Trusting Yourself and Taking Action38:37 Integrity in Coaching and Collaboration41:48 Inspiration vs. Fear in Entrepreneurship48:57 Discernment in Choosing Coaches51:58 Trusting Your Intuition57:32 The Power of Inner Work and Self-TrustFollow Danielle's work here:Instagram: @daniellelauraFacebook: @daniellelauracoachingLinkedIn: Danielle Laura, Trusted Seer & AdvisorWebsite: www.danielle-laura.com⚡️For 1:1 guidance and custom support inquiries, Book a Clarity Call with me: Bit.ly/DeepshiftGet immediate clarity and peace in your decisions:sasha-lipskaia-mindset.kit.com/clarity  Connect with me:▼Website▼ LinkedIn▼YouTube▼Instagram▼Substack:▼ https://www.facebook.com/sashalipskaia/▼Join the Unshakeable Leaders Community About me:Sasha Lipskaia, MA, ICF, MHC, is an intuitive guide specializing in happiness mindset and spiritual high-performance for successful leaders. I help founders and community leaders who want to lead with power and peace, but feel spiritually restless, access and express their deeper truth and potential to reach their next level of purpose and fulfillment.Disclaimer: This episode is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not to be taken or used as medical advice. As a certified coach and intuitive guide, I do not offer professional psychotherapeutic or medical advice or treatment. If you need mental or physical health support, please seek the help of a trained psychotherapist and physician.

Thank you for tuning in!⚡️Get your "3 Questions for Crystal Clarity" + Inner Peace Meditation resourcesasha-lipskaia-mindset.kit.com/clarity Like, and subscribe to the channel for more videos on being a leader and living in alignment with your sacred purpose, power, and peace in:Timestamps:00:00 The Secret to High Performance: Alignment01:56 Why High Performers Feel Scattered and Overwhelmed02:43 The Essence of Wisdom: Aligning Intuition and Intellect04:47 A Simple Practice for Grounding and Clarity07:42 The Importance of Pausing: Slow Down to Speed Up08:36 Journaling for Intuitive Development10:31 Grounding Your Fire: Alignment and Channeling11:13 Confine Yourself to the Present: Stoic Wisdom⚡️For 1:1 guidance and custom support inquiries, Book a Clarity Call with me: Bit.ly/DeepshiftAwaken your power with me: www.sashalipskaia.comFollow me:▼https://www.instagram.com/sashalipskaia▼https://sashalipskaia.substack.com/▼https://www.facebook.com/sashalipskaia/▼www.linkedin.com/in/sashalipskaiaIn this episode of 'Being Brave', I discuss the importance of alignment over mere performance for high achievers. True success comes from grounding one's brilliance and aligning it with intuition and intellect. I share a practical method for decision-making and grounding oneself to achieve clarity and purpose, encouraging listeners to embrace their intuitive wisdom as a guiding force in their lives.TakeawaysYour success does not depend on your performance.Brilliance needs grounding, not amplification.Align your energy, focus, and calling.Intuitive wisdom is essential for decision-making.You must pause to gain clarity and direction.Grounding practices can help alleviate overwhelm.Your body responds to your intuitive questions.Saying no to distractions allows for focused energy.Intuition and intellect must work together.Understanding your purpose is key to making choices.About me:Sasha Lipskaia, MA, ICF, MHC, is an intuitive guide specializing in happiness mindset and spiritual high-performance for successful leaders. I help founders and community leaders who want to lead with power and peace, but feel spiritually restless, access and express their deeper truth and potential to reach their next level of purpose and fulfillment.***Disclaimer***This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken or used as medical or financial advice. As a certified mindset coach and intuitive guide, I do not offer professional psychotherapeutic or medical advice or treatment. If you need mental or physical health support, please seek the help of a trained psychotherapist, financial advisor, and physician. 

You'll often hear host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC say that the Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) program changed her life. In this fun, personal, and insightful roundtable episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Jamie sits down with three current NTP students to share how the program is already transforming their health, their families, and their futures. Just over three months into their studies with the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA), these students are proving how powerful it is to learn the Foundations of Health—digestion, nutrient-dense diet, blood sugar regulation, sleep, stress, movement, and hydration. No band-aid fixes here—this is about getting to the root cause of health and disease, and honoring the truth of bio-individuality: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to wellness. Discover how nutrition and lifestyle foundations are changing lives in real time: Michlind shares her passion for filling the nutrition gap in youth who have aged out of foster care, parents reuniting with their children, and anti-human-trafficking recovery programs. Katie, a culinary pro living with Crohn's disease, explains how bio-individual nutrition transformed her gut health and daily life. Alyson opens up about her journey from residential eating disorder treatment to vibrant health through nutrient-dense, whole foods and the power of bio-individuality. Together, they open up about: The sleep stages and circadian rhythm hacks that blew their minds. Why digestion truly is the cornerstone of health—and how even chewing changes everything. The myths of the low-fat movement, the truth about fats and gallbladder health, and how diet culture has failed us. Simple, practical wins you can try today—like apple cider vinegar before meals, soaking and sprouting grains, or turning off screens before bed. What it really means to be your own health advocate when mainstream solutions fall flat. This episode is packed with nutrition tips, digestion insights, and inspiring stories of transformation. If you've ever thought, “It's all too much—where do I start?” this conversation will offer a variety of starting points as well as some of the science backing the foundational teachings of the NTA. Tune in, laugh with us, and get inspired by the next generation of Nutritional Therapy Practitioners who are already changing the world with the truth that food really is medicine and while "UNhealth" might be normal, it's certainly not the only way to go. INTERESTED IN THE NTP PROGRAM? Click HERE to schedule a call with an Academic Advisor by Friday to jump in with the September 2025 cohort.   Please be sure to click SUBSCRIBE and give us a five-star review. Connect with us in the comments on Spotify!

Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C is nationally recognized as a specialist in Perinatal and Reproductive Mental Health, including infertility, perinatal loss, post-hysterectomy support,  fetal anomaly terminations, and postpartum depression/anxiety. Her passion for helping women "find their footing" through the challenges of womanhood and motherhood drives her commitment to excellent, professional care. Dvora presents nationally on compassionate bereavement support, issues facing women post perinatal death and other women's health matters. She is an adjunct professor at Wurzweiler School of Social Work and a lead trainer for Postpartum Support International. Dvora maintains a private practice in Philadelphia and provides tele-mental health services by phone or online. Dvora is the clinical consultant for Yesh Tikva and K'nafayim. Shifra Rabinowitz, MHC is committed to providing quality mental health care and support for individuals and families navigating the challenges of fertility and family.  She has extensive experience in crisis response, managing a shelter for recovering addicts and trauma survivors and mentoring single mothers. She is a sleep consultant and passionate about empowering women throughout the lifespan.  Shifra has a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling, and has advanced training in Perinatal and Reproductive Mental Health. She is currently seeing clients through telehealth in NY, PA, and NJ. Dubby Rosner, LAC, PMH-C specializes in reproductive and perinatal mental health, treating individuals who are experiencing infertility, perinatal loss, traumatic birth, terminations, fetal anomaly diagnosis, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She is incredibly passionate about connecting clients with supportive resources and spends many hours as a volunteer support group moderator for Yesh Tikva and Postpartum Support International. Dubby has advanced training in Perinatal care, Compassionate Bereavement, Birth Trauma, and Infertility from ASRM. She is seeing clients  through telehealth (PA, NJ) and in-person in Lakewood NJ area.  Chaya Kohn, LMHC holds a Masters in Mental Health counseling from Touro University and  advanced training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Grief Counseling, and Perinatal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International.  Through a trauma focused and holistic lens, Chaya supports individuals through grief, anxiety and depression, and perinatal and reproductive health challenges.  She is passionate about helping women thrive by helping to bridge the gap between the heart and the mind in a supportive and compassionate space. Chaya is accepting new telehealth clients in NY. Yaakov Rabinowitz is an ordained rabbi and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Yaakov attended New York University where his focus was in substance use disorders and completed CASAC (Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor ) training in addition to his Masters Degree in Social Work. Yaakov has experience working with teenagers and adults with substance use and mood disorders. He has advanced training in Perinatal Mood disorders, and experience working with men struggling with infertility, the stresses of parenthood, and dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety in themselves and their spouses. He has additional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and is passionate about helping men navigate life's challenges from a biopsychosocial lens. Talia Hindin, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who received her doctorate from Yeshiva University's Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology.  Talia has received additional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, maternal mental health, infertility, grief and loss.  Talia is passionate about women's health and well-being and is grateful to have opportunities to support women and families during challenging times. In addition to treating clients privately, Talia presents to communities about the importance of building community sensitivity and compassion around fertility, coordinates Yesh Tikva's peer mentorship program to provide social-emotional support for couples facing infertility and facilitates support groups for women facing infertility. Talia provided telehealth services in NY and Israel. Gitty Sofer, LSW is a graduate of Wurzweiler School of Social work's Sarah Schnierer program and is passionate about providing quality mental health care to women who are navigating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and adjacent mental health challenges. Gitty respects the therapeutic relationship and works from a psychodynamic, strengths-based approach committed to empowering women in their role as parents so that they can learn to love and experience the joy in parenthood. Gitty has advanced training in perinatal loss from Postpartum Support International and reproductive mental health with ASRM and provides in-person therapy in Lakewood, NJ as well as telehealth in NY and NJ. Sarala is a licensed clinical social worker and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist. Sarala is dedicated to providing a warm and safe space for women across the lifespan. She has experience working with adult women of all ages to ensure they are given the support, validation and proper knowledge to meet their goals and quality of life they are aiming for.Sarala works with clients struggling with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, grief, loss, relationship struggles, caregiving, infertility, hormonal imbalances, and chronic illnesses. She uses a strength based approach to build upon clients' strengths and utilize that in their everyday lives. Sarala is trained in CBT and aims to help bring awareness and change to the many automatic negative thought patterns that can cause challenging mood disorders. Sury Weisz, LMSW specializes in supporting women through perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, reproductive mental health challenges, grief and trauma. With a unique blend of an attachment based and psychodynamic framework, Sury offers an individualized approach tailored to each client's specific needs and preferences. Her goal is to provide a safe and nurturing space for women to explore their emotional well-being and find healing and strength in their own narratives. Sury has advanced training in perinatal loss from postpartum Support International and reproductive mental health with and provides in person therapy in the Monsey area as well as telehealth in NY. Hannah Kraus, LMSW, brings a grounded, resource-oriented presence, integrating evidence-based tools into the therapeutic relationship. Hannah supports her clients where reproductive and perinatal journeys can feel the most isolating, through perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, fertility, and loss. In these spaces, Hannah holds deep respect for each client's lived experience, with a belief that no one should have to figure it out alone.Hannah's background in residential and inpatient settings informs her care across a wide range of emotional and psychiatric experiences. Hannah completed her MSW through the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. She has advanced training in perinatal care through PSI and in reproductive care through ASRM. Hannah is currently accepting new clients via telehealth in New York and Florida.  CONNECT WITH DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodcast

The Mental Health Commission has published a report signifying a noteworthy decline in the use of restrictive practices, such as seclusion and physical restraint, across Irish mental health services in the past seven years. The report highlights how the MHC adopted a human rights-based approach to result in the declining trend in these types of practices. Professor Jim Lucey, at Trinity College Dublin and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Inspector of Mental Health Services joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

Midwest Haunters Convention is already passed us & 2025 is moving so fast! Next thing you know, it'll be haunt season! Before we get to that, let's slow things down & recap the chaotic weekend that is MHC! Rachel Dumblauskas of Disturbia & Basement of the Dead Haunted House recaps her recent stardom from winning the MHC Costume Party Costume Contest for her INCREDIBLE Summer-picnic-inspired bee character! Chunks of Zombie Army Productions helped HellsGate win the inaugural Haunt Olympics through his DOMINANT display in the Hot Sauce Competition!All of that & more from two unique & amazing bright souls within the haunt community!Rachel Dumblauskas: Instagram: @wretched_fxTik Tok: @wretched_fxBrian "Chunks" O'Donnell:Instagram: @chunkszombiearmyTik Tok: @chunkschugsFacebook: Brian Chunks GlexyVoodoo Podcast Apple Podcasts: Spotify:YouTube:https://youtu.be/Skaqx8Xu_r4Voodoo on Vassar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voodooonvassar/?igsh=MWc5ZWczcWZkajBlNQ%3D%3D#Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VoodooOnVassar2023Voodoo Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/voodoopodcast/?igsh=NTNmMXp6MTU2eGo4#

Lately, we've seen a troubling trend online. People—some well-meaning, some not—are sharing misinformation about mutual holding companies, claiming these companies are no longer mutually owned or that they've quietly abandoned their policyholders. That couldn't be further from the truth. So Joe, Bruce, and I decided it was time to clear the air. Because when it comes to protecting your family's legacy, clarity matters more than opinion. You deserve to understand the facts—not fear-based interpretations. And as we've seen too often, when confusion spreads unchecked, people start making financial decisions on the wrong foundation. That's not stewardship. That's reaction. Why We Had to Talk About Mutual Holding CompaniesWhat Is a Mutual Holding Company?Do Policyholders Still Have Ownership and Voting Rights?Why Would a Company Make This Change?Are Mutual Holding Companies Dangerous?What Does This Mean for Your Infinite Banking Strategy?What This Means for YouBook A Strategy Call Why We Had to Talk About Mutual Holding Companies When you use whole life insurance as a long-term asset—and especially when you're building a Privatized Banking System—you want to know the company you've partnered with is stable, aligned with your values, and built to honor policyholders for the long haul. That's why we recorded this episode: To define what a mutual holding company really is To contrast it with traditional mutual companies To explore how it affects voting rights, ownership, and trust And to provide clarity amid a cloud of online confusion Our goal is not to push any specific company, nor to attack those raising questions. But we do want to make sure the conversation is grounded in accuracy—because your stewardship depends on it. What Is a Mutual Holding Company? At its core, a mutual holding company (MHC) is a specific kind of corporate structure that allows a life insurance company to retain mutual ownership while gaining the flexibility to create stock subsidiaries. This means the parent company is still owned by policyholders, while the subsidiary has the ability to raise capital through stock offerings. Bruce broke it down this way: “A mutual company is owned by the policyholders... When it becomes a mutual holding company, it's still owned by the policyholders, but they insert a stock company below that for reasons like expanding or raising capital.” This structural change is about flexibility—especially for future growth, acquisitions, or increased reserve requirements. It's not inherently negative. It's a strategic business decision, and it's one we should understand, not fear. Do Policyholders Still Have Ownership and Voting Rights? Yes—and this is where the misinformation gets loudest and most misleading. In a mutual holding company, policyholders still own the mutual holding company itself. That hasn't changed. What has changed is that the operational insurance company underneath the holding company is now a stock entity—one that may have shareholders in addition to the parent company. Rachel explained: “There's this perception that if a company becomes a mutual holding company, they're no longer mutually owned... But that's not true. The policyholders still own the mutual holding company. They still elect the board.” So yes, the structure is layered. But no, policyholders haven't been stripped of ownership or voting rights. Joe added that this structure can even be a way for companies to avoid full demutualization, which would entirely sever mutual ownership. Why Would a Company Make This Change? There are many reasons an insurer might transition to an MHC: To raise capital for growth To meet solvency or reserve requirements To create a defensive structure to avoid hostile takeovers or future demutualization To diversify business offerings or form subsidiaries Bruce emphasized that mutual companies must act in the poli...

Discover how Mental Health Cooperative (MHC) in Nashville transformed their behavioral health care delivery with the eClinicalWorks 24-hour care module. In this episode, we welcome Megan Isham, Senior Clinical Systems Manager at MHC, who shares their transformative journey and the impact of this tool on their operations. With the growing recognition of behavioral and mental health, it's crucial to understand that delivering mental healthcare involves a broad spectrum of services. From outpatient therapy and counselling to crisis management, detox, and residential programs, each service comes with unique requirements. This podcast dives into how MHC has leveraged these capabilities to enhance their service delivery and improve health outcomes. Megan details how the Behavioral Health (BH) module has streamlined workflows, integrated care episodes, and customized protocols to meet the specific needs of their diverse patient population. She explains how the system's web-based nature allows their field staff to access vital tools in real time, significantly increasing efficiency and care quality. Key highlights include the seamless integration with Pyxis™ for medication management, customizable Progress Notes, and specialized order sets that cater to both inpatient and outpatient needs. Megan also discusses the innovative approaches to patient safety and the efficient management of complex cases through electronic safety plans and real-time census tracking. This episode is packed with valuable insights into how MHC's adoption of the BH module has been a game changer, delivering comprehensive services that truly made a difference.

Send us a textThis week on Haunt Weekly, we are doing the news. It's admittedly a bit of a heavy episode with some major haunt closures to discuss. However, we do our best to provide some light and fun stories at the end.This Week's Episode Includes: 1. Intro2. Work We Did for the Haunt3. Question of the Week4. Conference Reminders5. Six Flags America to Shutter - https://www.wmar2news.com/local/six-flags-and-hurricane-harbor-set-to-close-after-2025-season6. Spirit Halloween Cancels Kickoff Event - https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/spirit-halloween-cancels-nj-kickoff-event/4196917/7. Greenrbier Farms to Close to the Public - https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/chesapeake/greenbrier-farms-closing-to-public-will-still-host-trio-of-seasonal-offerings/8. Long Island Haunted Firehouse Founded - https://www.barchart.com/story/news/32475045/long-island-haunted-firehouse-a-new-chapter-in-haunted-entertainment9. Stduent Creates Animatronic Minotaur for Play - https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/ivins-honor-student-brings-animatronic-minotaur-to-life/article_e6a55dc0-7524-4bb7-abe7-76a7578a62fe.html10. New Vincent Price Documentary Coming - https://www.joblo.com/the-vincent-price-legacy/11. Haunt Dolls Coming to MHC - https://www.joblo.com/the-vincent-price-legacy/12. ConclusionsAll in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!Get in Touch and Follow Us!Facebook: @HauntWeeklyTwitter: @HauntWeeklyYouTube: @HauntWeeklyEmail: info@hauntweekly.com

New BIG SCARY SHOW - Episode 341 - MHC IS COMING!Episode 341It's almost June. The weather is warming up, the humidity is starting to rise, andhaunted house owners are busy hiring and working on their attractions for the Fall.We've officially passed the halfway point to October and there's a lot of work to be done.Let the Big Scary Show Episode 341 keep you entertained and informed as you work onyour builds and make those building inspectors happy. (Remember, safety is sexy) Afterall, it's less than 5 months until the spooky season is upon us. Are you ready to panicyet?Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is talking to a very special guest inBetween the Corpses, Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. The Old Cronetalks about making your emergency plans, and Vysther is back with his reflections on 13years of podcasting. Do we have a Gruesome Giveaway for May? Stay tuned to findout. Finally, we're spinning some rockin' tunes to get you in the mood while you sweat itout on your builds.The Roundtable of Terror talks about the Midwest Haunters Convention coming soon toChicago. Of course we had to bring back our old friend Kris Zahrobsky from Transworldto discuss all things MHC. We discuss the pre-show tours, the show floor, the classesand educational tracks, and of course…the costume ball and other after hours events.We also reminisce about MHC's of the past. This is one of the best conventions outthere and a great way to fire up your actors and get them prepared for the upcomingseason. Get registered now or you'll be kicking yourself if you miss it.We hid the body, but you'll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 341. (And please stay hydrated)Featured music:Bloody Jug Band - If You Want BloodThe Gladezmen - Big ‘Ol MonsterRev D-Ray & The Shockers - Zombie CowboysThe Tremors - Demon Boogie Fever#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Dr. Naomi Torres Mackie is the Head of Research at Kenneth Cole's Charity, The Mental Health Coalition. She joins us on The Vault to discuss the MHC's newest mental health initiatives in the workplace. We also discussed how MHC provides mental health resources for youth and adults. We discussed how youth and adults can implement my book, High Functioning's, 5 Vs to thriving methodology in order to reclaim joy. We also discussed how to address the emerging mental health crisis and ways you can advocate for your mental health and well-being. How can I cope with anxiety? How to cope with depression? How to find purpose? How to use the 5 Vs in the workplace. What are the tools to cope with stressful situations? What ways to advocate for your mental health? How can lean on my community? How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.Follow Dr. Naomie Torres-Mackie and The MHC: Mental Health Coalition Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthcoalition/ Mental Health Coalition Website https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/ Dr. Naomi Torres-Mackie Website https://www.drtorresmackie.com/ Kenneth Cole Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kennethcolereal/Follow Dr. Judith:Instagram: https://instagram.com/drjudithjoseph TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjudithjoseph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjudithjoseph Website: https://www.drjudithjoseph.com/Sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.drjudithjoseph.com/newsletter-sign-upDisclaimer: You may want to consider your individual mental health needs with a licensed medical professional. This page is not medical advice.

In this episode of On AIRR, Dr. Bjoern Peters, Professor at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI), explores how high-quality data serves as the foundation for advancing AI-based immunological predictions and diagnostics. Originally from Germany, Dr. Peters began his academic journey in theoretical physics at Hamburg, focusing on quantum optics, before pivoting to biophysics during his PhD at Humboldt University. This shift was inspired by the challenge of understanding epitope presentation pathways and the limitations of epitope-prediction algorithms, which led him to work with Dr. Alessandro Sette at LJI to develop the Immune Epitope Database (IEDB) — the world's largest resource for immune epitope data. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Peters traces the evolution of epitope research, starting with his work on MHC-peptide binding predictions and expanding into broader immunological data collection. He emphasizes that high-quality datasets often outcompete algorithmic improvements and shares the story of how the IEDB was established to consolidate immune epitope data. The conversation explores the status of data standardization and use of ontologies in structuring biomedical data, particularly in immunology. Dr. Peters highlights how work done by the IEDB and the Adaptive Immune Receptor Repertoire Community (AIRR-C) in these areas is critical for advancing immunology and enabling prediction and diagnostics. Finally, the discussion covers challenges of predicting epitopes from immune repertoires, the growing interest in using AIRR sequencing for diagnostics, and the importance of rigorous, unbiased validation of prediction models for clinical applications.  Comments are welcome to the inbox of onairr@airr-community.org or on social media under the tag #onAIRR. Further information can be found here: https://www.antibodysociety.org/the-airr-community/airr-c-podcast. The episode is hosted by Dr. Ulrik Stervbo and Dr. Zhaoqing Ding.  Announcements and links Peters Lab https://www.lji.org/labs/peters-lab Tools mentioned: Immune Epitope Database (IEDB) https://www.iedb.org  Ontology for Biomedical Investigations (OBI) https://obi-ontology.org  Other: Adaptive Immune Receptor Repertoire Community (AIRR-C) https://www.airr-community.org The Antibody Society (TAbS) https://www.antibodysociety.org Antibody News Podcast, by TAbS https://www.antibodysociety.org/antibody-news-podcast Sette Lab https://www.lji.org/labs/sette-lab   

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for March 14th Publish Date:  March 14th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, March 14th and Happy Birthday to Frank Borman I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Braves Announce Vendors for New Food Court Severe Thunderstorms Expected Saturday Night with High Winds, Chance of Tornados Cobb to Clean Up South Cobb Drive, Atlanta Road Intersection Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on eggs All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: Ingles Markets 8 STORY 1: Braves Announce Vendors for New Food Court The Atlanta Braves are enhancing the fan experience with the new Outfield Market, a 4,600-square-foot outdoor food court opening April 4 at Truist Park. Featuring eight stalls, it highlights local flavors like Mo’Bay Beignet Co., Popcorn Remix, NFA Burger, Pepper’s Hotdogs, Fred’s Meat & Bread, Coop’s Wings, Taqueria Tsunami, and Velvet Taco. The Giving Kitchen, a nonprofit supporting food service workers, will also host rotating chef features. With diverse offerings like gourmet hot dogs, smash burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, and fusion tacos, the market promises something for everyone. STORY 2: Severe Thunderstorms Expected Saturday Night with High Winds, Chance of Tornados Severe thunderstorms are expected in Cobb this weekend, with the National Weather Service warning of high winds, flooding, and potential tornadoes. The storm will peak overnight Saturday into Sunday, bringing 1-2 inches of rain, 60-80 mph winds, and possible strong tornadoes. Flash flooding and hail up to an inch are also risks. Severe weather is expected from 8 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday, with sunny skies and a high of 71°F by Sunday afternoon. Residents are urged to stay alert, have emergency notifications enabled, and know their safe shelter locations. STORY 3: Cobb to Clean Up South Cobb Drive, Atlanta Road Intersection Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid is addressing litter and overgrowth at the South Cobb Drive and Atlanta Road intersection, calling it an "embarrassment." The Board of Commissioners approved $14,010 from Cupid’s contingency fund for a one-time cleanup by Cobb DOT, despite the area being a state-maintained route. Complaints about litter and overgrowth, partly attributed to heavy traffic and a nearby homeless population, prompted the action. Cobb DOT, which clears over 100 tons of trash annually, plans to complete the cleanup by late April. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  Break: INGLES 9 STORY 4: FBI Atlanta Warns of Peach Pass Smishing Scam Smishing scams targeting Georgia’s Peach Pass users have surged since March 1, with the FBI receiving 1,573 complaints this month compared to 1,720 over the previous 14 months. These fake texts claim unpaid tolls and trick victims into sharing sensitive information or money. Reported losses total $3,643.42, though actual victims may be higher. Residents are advised to report scams to the FBI’s IC3, verify accounts via Peach Pass’s official site, avoid clicking suspicious links, and secure personal information if compromised. STORY 5: MHC’s Classic Rock Jam FUNdraiser is May 10 The Marietta History Center will host the 2025 Classic Rock Jam FUNdraiser on May 10 at 7 p.m. at Brumby Hall & Gardens. Attendees can enjoy live music from Mark Grundhoefer and other rock legends, with options to bring chairs or reserve a table for eight. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door, and $250 for a table, with discounts for MHC members. For tickets and details, visit mariettahistorycenter.shopsettings.com or contact Christa McCay for member discounts. Break: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on eggs *** INGLES ASK LEAH (EGGS)*** We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: Ingles Markets 10 Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. 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Today's episode is from Mobile Home Park #107 that originally aired on March 12, 2019. Kevin Bupp speaks with manufactured housing finance expert Jerry Muir. He is Managing Director at Greystone working with the Agency Lending Team with a primary focus on building out and expanding their manufactured housing lending platform.
 Jerry is a 25 year veteran of Fannie Mae and, during his time as Director of Multifamily Credit underwriting Fannie Mae, was responsible for a 12-state southeast region. 
 He had dual roles in developing and managing the manufactured housing community lending platform. Impressively, he has overseen north of 10 billion in financing.  Quotes: "You might not have the prettiest homes in there but if it's a well-run community, it's stable, it's going to do well." "Our manufactured housing community, because you've got so much stability because it costs so much for a resident to take his home and move it to another park (I mean it could be in excess of $7000), they're not just going to move down the road like in the multifamily property."
 "If you've got a tier 2 loan on the property and you want to do a supplemental, you would get tier 2 pricing on the supplemental, basically."
 "Their regulator, the FHFA, basically restricts the amount of business the two agencies can do and they call it cap or uncapped business. An uncapped business is they can do as many loans as they want in that space."
 "They really open to more people and make it more affordable for them to get into a home and get into a park, no question about it.
" Episode Topics: Developing MHC at Fannie Mae
 Differences of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
 Supplemental Loan Program explained
 Future outlook of Fannie Mae
 Detailed overview of Greystone in the MHC space   Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team.  Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com.  Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.

In this episode, host Michelle Zeman is joined by Lindsey Lundquist, owner and founder of Blossom Behavioral Services. Together, they explore the intersection of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, and how integrating these approaches enhances therapeutic practices.The conversation covers the role of flexible thinking and social-emotional strategies in improving client outcomes, and why addressing the nervous system is a key component of behavior therapy. They also discuss the differences between mental health counseling (MHC) and ABA, and how blending traditional counseling techniques with hands-on strategies like play-based interventions can benefit clients.Additionally, Michelle and Lindsey share their insights on the importance of parent coaching, the impact of setting small, attainable goals, and the role of mentoring future professionals to create meaningful social-emotional resources. This episode offers valuable perspectives on how evolving therapeutic models are shaping the future of behavior therapy.

On this episode Lara and Vyanka talk to Prof John Trowsdale from The University of Cambridge all about the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) and all about his popular immunology book 'What the Body Knows'. This is ImmunoTea: Your Immunology Podcast, presented by Dr Lara Dungan and Dr Vyanka Redenbaugh. This is the show where we tell you all about the most exciting research going on in the world of immunology. So grab a cup of tea, sit down and relax and we'll fill you in. Contact us at ImmunoTeaPodcast@gmail.com or @ImmunoTea on twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CUTBITS: Welcome to Mostly Harmless Cutaway Question Mark Three Six featuring Caleb and Eric. Join us as we discuss our recent viewings of the UHD disc of Twice Upon a Time. This a lost cutbits episode that marked the first return to the MHC feed. This was the episode that inspired us to resurrect this feed, covering series 10 intending to publish this after those commentaries were completed.  WARNING: This discussion contains miscellaneous K-9 and Company, Torchwood, Sarah Jane Adventures, Sherlock, Class, new WHO, and/or classic SPOILERS pertaining to Doctor Who. If you are 100% spoilerphobic to new & classic episodes not yet seen, do NOT complain to us. This episode is MOSTLY HARMLESS & contains EXPLICIT ideas, and as always expect strokes of innuendo throughout.  DISCLAIMER: This Cutbit was recorded Mar. 19th, 2022. COMING SOON: MHC #?37! or 38?!   DON'T PANIC   Host/Producer: Eric @BullittWHO Prognosis Negative Movie Reviews Podcast Star Trek: Romulans Bearing Gifts Podcast Co-host: Josh @whomeJZ Co-hostess: Cat @fancyfembot Sci-Fi Party Line Podcast Co-host: Sean @HomrigSean The Cabot Cove Confab: A Murder, She Wrote Podcast The Best Picture Podcast Co-host/Producer: Caleb @CalebAlexader The Novice Elitists Film Podcast Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast   Mostly Harmless Cutaway @DoctorWhoMHC Email: Guidetothewhoverse ~at~ gmail ~dot~com Website: guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com/site Patreon: patreon.com/MHC Tumblr: doctorwhomhc.tumblr.com  Facebook: facebook.com/DoctorWhoMHC  Art: H.B. Lockwood @hayleyglyphs Eponymous opening by Emily K. @emilyooo MHCTheme created by E.A. Escamilla

Mario Dattilo has been investing in real estate and owning businesses for over 15 years. After starting a business in high school and skipping college all together he started a real estate brokerage where he ultimately got his itch for investments. After wholesaling and flipping single family homes for years with his partner Doug (his father), he began acquiring commercial properties with a focus on manufactured home communities.  After more than 20 off-market commercial acquisitions across 5 states, Mario has acquired 1,000+ manufactured home lots and multiple value-add self storage properties. Mario has been managing his commercial real estate portfolio since 2014. His current role includes oversight of acquisitions and investor  relations. His love for the manufactured housing industry led him to create a YouTube channel providing free education around investing in MHC's. Later he started an education company for new and existing community operators called Real Cash Flow. More broadly, Mario's podcast, The Mario Dattilo Show, interviews interesting and highly successful real estate investors and entrepreneurs to provide a behind the scenes look at how they reached high levels of business and personal success. For more on Mario: (for Apple Podcast listeners, please click on the Episode Website link below to access the following links) Personal Page: MarioDattilo.Net Youtube Channel: MarioDattilo.TV Podcast: MarioDattiloShow.com MHC Education: GetRealCashFlow.com Linkedin: mariodattilo IG: @mariodattilotv FB: @mariodattiloshow TikTok: @mariodattilotv Twitter: @mariodattilotv The Moorhead Team is excited to bring you information about investing in real estate in the Central Texas area! More information can be found at our website at www.themoorheadteam.com and our YouTube page The Moorhead Team.  We also have meetups every month for investors of all skill levels & anyone interested in learning more about real estate investing - click here for more info. We're always aiming to bring you great free content about investing in real estate in Austin, TX! Instagram: @themoorheadteam  Make sure to sign up for our email list for off market properties and market updates!

GTM Disrupted host Mike Smart is joined by Marlon Davis, a Fractional Chief Product Officer with over 25 years of product management and product executive experience in healthcare, Insurtech, edtech and environmental sustainability. Marlon breaks down the unique demands of product leadership in private equity- owned companies. He shares why understanding the type of PE firm is crucial for role alignment. Marlon offers his perspective on how CPOs succeed by balancing customer-centricity with financial outcomes. He also shares his insights on how to support critical business impact metrics, maintain agility and work with an investor minded approach. Key Take Aways from this episode include:  Value Creation Time Constraints  Strategic Business Planning  Focus on Profitable Growth  Adapting to PE Firms for a better fit Marlon's Bio Marlon Davis is a product management executive with over 25 years of experience across various industries, including healthcare, insurtech, edtech, and environmental sustainability. In the last 15 years, he has focused on private equity-owned companies and startups, driving transformative product strategies, and introducing cloud-based and mobile-first solutions at Zywave, BenchPrep, MHC, and Brady. Notable launches include MHC NorthStar, BenchPrep Engage, and Brady LINK360, an innovative cloud-based EHS&S platform. His expertise in customer discovery, team leadership, and portfolio optimization has consistently improved product-market fit and operational efficiency. To Learn more about Marlon to go - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlondavis/

In this episode Dr. Kharrazian explores the world of chronic infections, such as Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Hepatitis C, Covid, and Human Cytomegalovirus (CMV), and their impact on our immune system. He explores how some pathogens hide within our bodies and reemerge when our immunity is compromised.He discusses the latest research linking these infections to autoimmune diseases and even cancer, and emphasizes the importance of enhancing our immune defenses rather than just relying on antiviral treatments. He covers a wide range of topics from the basics of virology, the dynamics of long COVID, and the sobering realities of Hepatitis C and Human Papillomavirus (HPV), to the ripple effects of viral infections on our overall health.Learn more at drknews.comFor patient-oriented courses, visit https://drknews.com/online-courses/For CE and CME practitioner courses, visit https://kharrazianinstitute.com/00:00 MHC proteins activate cells to fight infection.06:16 Long COVID factors: comorbidities, age, severity, inflammation, genetics13:50 Viral infection can trigger chronic inflammatory conditions.17:27 Long COVID linked to persistent antinuclear antibodies.22:53 Autoantibodies may form due to SARS-CoV-2 infection.27:28 Hepatitis B virus vaccine increases MS risk.33:58 Alphaviruses include herpes, 53% exhibit antibodies.39:30 Cytomegalovirus linked to autoimmune diseases, immune manipulation.45:39 Chronic Epstein Barr causes inflammation, cancer risk.52:02 Hepatitis C symptoms: diverse and system-wide impacts.57:33 High treatment costs spark global protests, denials.01:00:33 PCR measures viral load; biomarkers assess liver damage.01:06:08 Identify underlying health issues causing recurring infections.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/solving-the-puzzle-with-dr-datis-kharrazian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive into the role of microglial cells, the brain's resident immune defenders, and how their chronic activation at the cellular level contributes to neurodegeneration. We'll explore the cellular mechanisms behind microglial activation, including the involvement of P2Y12 receptors and the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines like IL-1β and TNF-α. Additionally, we'll discuss how everyday environmental toxins and stressors can trigger long-term microglial activity, potentially increasing the risk of conditions like Alzheimer's. Topics: 1. Introduction - Overview: Microglia and neurodegeneration. - Environmental toxins affecting microglia. 2. Brain and Microglial Overview - Brain has neurons and glial cells. - Microglia are the brain's immune cells. - Roles: Immune defense, synaptic pruning, neuroprotection. 3. Microglial Immune Function - Constantly monitor for infection and damage. - Activated microglia perform phagocytosis. - Clear debris and maintain brain health. 4. Cellular Mechanisms of Activation - P2Y12 receptors respond to ATP/ADP. - Microglia shift from resting to activated. - Activated microglia are highly phagocytic. 5. Role in Synaptic Pruning - Microglia help in synaptic pruning. - Remove weak synapses for efficient brain circuits. 6. Microglia in Neurodegeneration - Chronic activation leads to inflammation. - Release of cytokines like IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6. - Contributes to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's. - MHC molecules 7. Environmental Toxins and Activation - Mycotoxins cross BBB and activate microglia - Heavy metals like lead, aluminum affect neurons - Pesticides/herbicides linked to Parkinson's risk 8. Other Factors Activating Microglia - Industrial chemicals, BPA - Artificial additives, alcohol - Chronic stress 9. Conclusion - Recap: Microglial functions and overactivation. - Lifestyle factors influence microglial health. Thank you to our episode sponsors: 1. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daily Nouri⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHLOE20⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 20% off your order. 2. Check out the TruAge ⁠Biological Age Test⁠ from ⁠TruMe Labs⁠. Thanks for tuning in! Get Chloe's Book Today! "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠75 Gut-Healing Strategies & Biohacks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" Follow Chloe on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@synthesisofwellness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Chloe on TikTok @chloe_c_porter Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠synthesisofwellness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to purchase products, subscribe to our mailing list, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chloe-porter6/support

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n a world where productivity can make or break a business, accounts payable automation is fast becoming the secret tactic used by those organizations winning the efficiency battle. It's a process no organization can afford to ignore. But with so many options on the market, how do you know which solution is right for your organization? To cut through the clutter, we gathered top industry experts for an exclusive panel discussion where they'll answer the tough questions and provide practical insights to help you select the best automation solution for your organization. Stick around until the end when I ask them the one question – no one else asks – and it could be the determinant that helps you make that final buy or no-buy decision. So, let's get started. #Accountspayableautomation #invoiceautomation #accountspayable Link to Accounts Payable Automation: A Comprehensive Introduction https://youtu.be/yDto5Irlryw Learn more about ABBYY: https://www.abbyy.com/ Learn more about Dokka: https://dokka.com/ Learn more about EZ Cloud: https://ezcloud.co/ Learn more about MHC: https://www.mhcautomation.com/ Learn more about Rossum: https://rossum.ai/ Looking for more of the most current business intelligence about + Best practices around your payment and accounts payable function + Current and new fraud protection protocols + The newest technology impacting your accounting, accounts payable, and payment functions + Career advancement +And much more!! Subscribe for more tips and insights like this: https://www.youtube.com/APNow?sub_confirmation=1 +++++++++++++++++++++++ See most recent videos at: https://www.youtube.com/@APNow/videos See all short tips at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-He5ELp9TP3wqQdHIbfIcFAB Learn more about AP Best Practices; Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-HcvMSJTdNs0BCQJ0Ivb4l9V Learn more about Internal Controls in AP; Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-HdV9JIterJ-bf6TwMset_z_ Looking for Automation insights: Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-Hf_cZwQOcDZrYV4dA0oDVby Other ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Website: https://www.ap-now.com/ Linkedin AP Now: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ap-now/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Accountspayable More about Mary Schaeffer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/accountspayable

POOP (ewww) What goes in, must come out!   In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC, and fellow FNTP, Stephanie Ewals, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist, owner of Out of the Woods Nutrition, and host of the Help For Hashimotos podcast talk about the end product of digestion - poop. Talking about pooping is a total taboo, but it's an important topic.   The prevalence of GI disorders such as diarrhea, constipation, and alternating diarrhea and constipation is extremely common, with 3-5% of the U.S. population experiencing chronic diarrhea. Globally, 16% of adults experience chronic constipation - up to 19% of adults in the U.S. and a whopping 33% of adults over the age of 60 experience chronic constipation.   Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with Alternating Diarrhea and Constipation, characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and variability in bowel habits, affect 10-15% of the global population. Among those with IBS, a significant portion (around 25-30%) experiences alternating diarrhea and constipation (IBS-M, mixed type). *Mehta, S. R., Patel, D., Rana, B., Kumar, N., Singh, A., & Sharma, P. (2023). Title of the article. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, Article 1061453. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1061453   1:42 Bristol Stool Chart - shows what the shape and consistency of your poop means   4:11 More about what your poop should look like   4:57 Why should we care about what our poop looks like?   5:25 Bristol Stool Chart Types 5-7   5:54 Loose stools with full food particles (some of it looks like it did when you ate it)   6:35 Bristol Stool Chart Types 1 & 2 - Constipation - toxins - excess estrogens   7:19 Bristol Stool Chart Types 3 & 4   7:43 It's not normal to have diarrhea, constipation, or alternating diarrhea and constipation every day.   8:39 Irregularity with our bowel movements are symptoms of dysfunction somewhere in the body.   10:02 Motility/transit time - testing how long it takes from eating to defecating (aka pooping)   11:21 Hope/help for Type 1 & Type 2 - things that help relieve constipation and determine what is causing it   13:12 If you're not eating fiber now, ease into it! Notes on fiber intake and ways to get more fiber in your diet   16:12 Diarrhea - within a few hours of eating, fiber will not help, look elsewhere for solutions - food inflammatory tests - elimination diet - Whole 30 -  your body is telling you something!   18:52 Protocols AND or VERSUS bio-individuality?   21:10 Where nutritional therapy really excels…   22:57 How stress impacts digestion - anxiety - adrenals - cortisol   24:47 Not digesting properly - whole food particles in poop   25:09 What you can do if you're struggling with GI disorders   26:12 Physical activity/movement   26:52 Squatty Potty    28:28 Preworkouts, gels, anything you're putting in that are flushing through…   29:05 Magnesium, Vitamin C     Please remember to hit SUBSCRIBE and give us a 5-Star Review if you're loving what you're hearing!       Stephanie's business - Out of the Woods Nutrition - "Help For Hashimoto's Podcast"   Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/help-for-hashimotos-podcast/id1395020956 Website:  https://www.outofthewoodsnutrition.com/ Download The Definitive Guide To Hashimoto's:  https://mailchi.mp/0e5555d60258/the-definitive-guide-to-hashimotos

In this episode, we dive into the critical role of HLA gene variants, such as HLA-DRB1, and their profound impact on immune system function, particularly focusing on their significance in conditions like Lyme disease and mold toxicity. We'll explore how variations in these HLA genes, like the HLA-DRB1*0401 allele, influence the body's ability to recognize and respond to pathogens, potentially leading to chronic symptoms. The discussion will also cover HLA gene variant testing and how it can lend insight when it comes to taking a bioindividual approach to supporting the immune system. Topics: 1. Introduction - Explanation of HLA gene variants - Importance of HLA genes in immune system function 2. Basics of Genetics and Immunology - What is a chromosome? - Introduction to genes and their functions - Overview of DNA and protein synthesis 3. Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) - Description of the Major Histocompatibility Complex - Division of MHC genes into Class I, II, and III - Role of Class I MHC genes in antigen presentation - Role of Class II MHC genes in antigen presentation - Function of Class III MHC genes 4. HLA Genes and Immune Function - Explanation of Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) genes - Connection between MHC genes and HLA genes (human MHC) - Transcription and regulation of HLA genes - Response to internal and external signals - Role of Antigen-presenting cells (APCs) 5. Pathogen Recognition and Immune Activation - Mechanism of pathogen recognition by HLA genes - Activation of immune response by antigen presentation - Formation and function of peptide-HLA complexes 6. Impact of HLA Variants on Disease - Specific focus on Lyme disease and mold toxicity - Role of HLA Class II alleles in immune response - Association of HLA-DR alleles with chronic Lyme disease - Sensitivity to mold exposure linked to certain HLA gene variants 7. Testing and Implications of HLA Gene Variants - Importance of HLA gene variant testing - Broader implications for diseases like lupus and multiple sclerosis - Personalized approaches based on HLA gene variants 8. Biotoxin Illness and Poor Antigen Presentation Due to an HLA Gene Variant - Strategies to support immune system function in the presence of biotoxins - Importance of detoxification pathways and binders Thank you to our episode sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Liver Medic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code Chloe20 to save 20% on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Leaky Gut Repair"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brendan's YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/livermedic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks for tuning in! Get Chloe's Book Today! "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠75 Gut-Healing Strategies & Biohacks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" Follow Chloe on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@synthesisofwellness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Chloe on TikTok @chloe_c_porter Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠synthesisofwellness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to purchase products, subscribe to our mailing list, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chloe-porter6/support

Send us a Text Message.Ready to ace your licensure exam and deepen your therapeutic knowledge? This episode of our Licensure Exams podcast promises to give you the insights you need by comparing mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy (MFT). Ever wondered how these two vital fields differ in their approach to treating clients? We'll break it down for you, starting with a mouth-watering tribute to Chicago's culinary scene before diving into the core principles of each therapy type. Learn how mental health counseling zeros in on an individual's internal world, while MFT focuses on the intricate dance of family dynamics and relational contexts.Join us as we bring these concepts to life through a compelling case study of Clinton, a 30-year-old male battling anxiety and depression. You'll get a front-row seat to see how a therapist's approach shifts when working individually with Clinton versus engaging him and his wife Tracy in couples therapy. Our detailed walkthrough will illuminate the nuances and therapeutic techniques that distinguish these two fields, providing you with practical insights to enhance your exam preparation and professional practice. Tune in for this invaluable session that's both educational and deliciously entertaining!If you need to study for your national licensing exam, try the free samplers at: LicensureExamsThis podcast is not associated with the NBCC, AMFTRB, ASW, ANCC, NASP, NAADAC, CCMC, NCPG, CRCC, or any state or governmental agency responsible for licensure.

On this episode of The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, hosts, Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC, and Mike Belz, CEO of the Nutritional Therapy Association discuss types, current stats, symptoms of chronic stress, and solutions for creating stress resilience for better mental health which tends to make way for better physical health. Join them as they touch on mental and physical stressors common in today's world, such as inflation and financial uncertainty/hardship, kids, busy schedules, societal pressures, work, daily tasks, relationships, divorce, isolation, socialization, screens, social media, politics, news, violence, prescription drugs, recreational drugs, environmental inputs, toxins, mold, weight management, health issues, loved ones who are suffering from mental or physical illnesses. Learn about the biological response to stress, and how to practice healthful stress management practices, as well as what to eat and what to avoid. 6:53 The resounding impact of the COVID pandemic from "Stress in America 2023: A Nation Recovering from Collective Trauma" 8:21 The abundance of stressors 11:31 The body's stress response - fight or flight - overstimulation of stress response 12:32 Working with an NTP to optimize digestion to help minimize stress and improve mental health/reducing stress to optimize digestion 13:35 Hitting the stress wall and the key to beating the stress epidemic - mindfulness and a healthier lens - avoiding "breathing life into" your stress 15:17 Work hard, play hard -> work hard, work harder 16:04 Physical symptoms of stress - aches and pains, insomnia, chest pain, heart damage, esophageal spasms, heartburn/acid reflux/GERD, digestive dysfunction, weakening of the intestinal lining, intestinal permeability/leaky gut, decreased immune function/increased susceptibility to pathogens and disease, exhaustion, increased cortisol, increased abdominal fat, weight gain, weight loss 17:42 Nervous breakdown 19:49 Mindfulness, meditation, relaxation - the role of the nervous system (enteric, autonomic, parasympathetic, sympathetic) - rest and digest - fight or flight - cortisol and adrenaline - the impact of the stress response on hunger cues, digestion, gut motility 23:27 Stress eaters, emotional eating, over-eating 27:13 Maldigestion/poor digestion, the impact of stress on HCl production and the digestive process - heartburn, GERD, leaky gut/intestinal permeability Digestive Hell Podcast Episode 30:32 Gut brain connection 30:55 Reinforcing and empowering stressful states versus resilience -  daily habits 32:06 Mike's tips for reducing stress/growing stress resilience - mantra mindset 35:10 Things that will force you to stay in a stressed-out state - relationships - toxic people - who you're spending time with - Dr. Henry Cloud's book, "Necessary Endings" https://www.drcloud.com/books/necessary-endings 36:20 Jamie's tips for reducing stress - things you can do 38:12 Reduce stress nutritionally with foods, herbals, and supplements - the endocannabinoid system - 39:52 Working with an NTP to address stress 40:18 Things to avoid  41:39 The importance of healthy boundaries ______________________ Record an introduction https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/342744/3/1fyqu83iaf707ggt   Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast Episode 011: Digestive Hell https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nutritional-therapy-and-wellness-podcast/id1733339864?i=1000652219979   Dr. Henry Cloud's book, "Necessary Endings" https://www.drcloud.com/books/necessary-endings   You can also connect with us online at www.NutritionalTherapy.com/podcast. Please hit subscribe!

This episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast brings together host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC and Kristin Rowell, Founder and CEO of Energetically Efficient as they discuss Kristin's career journey from trial attorney to FNTP (Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner)  and all things wellness. They discuss the gizmos, gadgets, and easy "to do" things - biohacking and habit stacking - in the pursuit of optimal wellness.   4:30 Running 25 marathons - using GU Energy Packets (The GU Packets - NOT recommended! Ha!) 5:30 Breaking her leg in ten places - wondering how it was possible - became interested in nutrition and researching nutrition - surgery - recovery - came back better than ever 9:20 Standard American Diet (carbohydrate heavy) 10:30 Learning about the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA) and leaving her law practice to become a wellness practitioner 11:15 Wellness enlightenment - nutrition as the cornerstone of optimal health - craving more 12:14 Hydration as a simple first step for leveling-up your wellness 13:11 Kristin's Practice - Energetically Efficient - working with busy business professionals - "experiential learning" 16:30 Being a life long learner - brain health apps 17:50 Dr. Lindsey Berkson - HRT and learning about hormones - experimenting with a 30 day Carnivore Experiment - fasting 19:25 Habit Stacking and Biohacking 22:00 Where Kristin has all her clients start their fitness journey 23:22 Not just gizmos and gadgets - simple things you can do 25:40 Four fifteen minute walks and building lean muscle mass to increase insulin sensitivity 26:50 Sleep hygiene - melatonin production - blue lights 28:00 It seems overwhelming but it's about small shifts and common sense - grounding - being outside - being barefoot 30:41 Kristin's favorites (https://energeticallyefficient.com/kristins-favorites/) 31:19 Oura Ring vs Apple Watch for sleep tracking 32:30 Time management and prioritization of your health and wellness habits - hacks to incorporate to bring wellness habits into your busy schedule 40:10 Do a time audit - where do you spend most of your time? 41:45 Meditation and energy systems - silence the distractions - receive messages, satisfaction, and peace 49:55 Other resources Kristin recommends Kristin's website: www.energeticallyefficient.com Cynthia Thurlow's Everyday Wellness Podcast: https://cynthiathurlow.com/podcast/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-wellness/id1435214303 Huberman Lab Podcast: https://www.hubermanlab.com/all-episodes Huberman Lab Podcast on Alcohol: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/what-alcohol-does-to-your-body-brain-health Huberman Lab Podcast with Dr. Mary Claire Haver (on perimenopause): https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/dr-mary-claire-haver-how-to-navigate-menopause-perimenopause-for-maximum-health-vitality Book: The New Menopause - Mary Claire Haver, MD https://energeticallyefficient.com/kristins-favorites/ Mastering Your World Through Frequencies Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mastering-your-world-through-frequencies/id1455797208 The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joe-rogan-experience/id360084272 Mike Mutzel's High Intensity Health Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-intensity-health-with-mike-mutzel-ms/id910048041 The Ultimate Human Podcast with Gary Brecka: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-human-with-gary-brecka/id1709740887 53:14 Perimenopause symptoms and being prescribed SSRIs/anti-depressants and HRT 53:58 Dr. Lindsey Berkson on Hormones - "Let's Talk Estrogen" 55:14 ALL things work better with THIS! 58:00 Become an NTP! www.nutritionaltherapy.com   Please remember to hit subscribe! Connect with us at www.nutritionaltherapy.com/podcast.

In his weekly clinical update, Dr. Griffin discusses RSV vaccination recommendations and revisions to guidelines before reviewing the recent statistics on SARS-CoV-2 infection, data suggesting that individuals with high HLA-DQA2 expression (MHC class II) are better at preventing the onset of a sustained viral infection, how moderate coffee intake can reduce risk of COVID-19 severity but cannabis use resulted in more severe disease but reduced risk of mortality, where to find PEMGARDA, if statin use prevented severe COVID-19, the benefit of administering nirmatrelvir and ritonavir after 5 days, convalescent plasma, what do when healthcare workers succumb to SARS-CoV-2 infection, if fecal microbiota transplants aid in recovery from COVID-19, and the definition of characteristics and clinical patterns for the diagnosis of long COVID. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode CDC ACIP for RSV (CDC) This respiratory virus season everyone age 75 and older receive the RSV vaccine (CDC Newsroom) Revised RSV vaccine recommendations (CIDRAP) COVID-19 national trend (CDC) COVID-19 deaths (CDC) Local and systemic response dynamics to SARS-CoV-2 infection (Nature) Drink more coffee, reduces risk for SARS-C0V-2 infection (Cell & Bioscience) Cannabis, tobacco…smoking in general NOT good for preventing COVID-19 (JAMA Network OPEN) Do older versions of the COVID-19 vaccine still provide any protection (JAMA Internal Medicine) Where to get pemgarda (Pemgarda) CDC Quarantine guidelines (CDC) Early phase of SARs-CoV-2 infection (COVID.gov) NIH COVID-19 treatment guidelines (NIH) Infectious Disease Society guidelines for treatment and management (ID Society) Adjuvant statin therapy reduces SARS-CoV-2 mortality (American Journal of Medicine) Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir beyond 5 days of symptom onset improved the multiple organ dysfunction in severe COVID-19 patient (BMC Infectious Disease) Molnupiravir safety and efficacy (JMV) Convalescent plasma recommendation for immunocompromised (ID Society) What do when your heathcare provider is infected with SARS-CoV-2 (CDC) Managing healthcare staffing shortages (CDC) Steroids, dexamethasone at the right time (OFID) Anticoagulation guidelines (hematology.org) Faecal microbtiota transplantation cures sleep disturbance in post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology) Long COVID defined by patient phenotype (CIDRAP) Three distinct symptom-based post-COVID condition phenotypes (JID) Contribute to our Floating Doctors fundraiser Letters read on TWiV 1126 Dr. Griffin's COVID treatment summary (pdf) Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your questions for Dr. Griffin to daniel@microbe.tv

Dr. Keith Klostermann, LMFT, MHC, provides a meaningful overview of the prevalence of intimate partner violence within couples and families and describes strategies for handling these situations based on the severity of violence, including discussion about legal and ethical considerations. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.