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RU342: RON OKUAKI LIEBER ON THE LONG JOURNEY OUT, PSYCHOANALYSIS, PSYCHEDELICS & POETRY: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru342-ron-okuaki-lieber-on-the-long Rendering Unconscious episode 342. Rendering Unconscious welcomes Ron Okuaki Lieber to the podcast! He's here to discuss his book of poetry The Long Journey Out (2023). https://amzn.to/44Gsery Ron describes his journey from a restless youth to a career in psychoanalysis and poetry. He recounts a transformative psychedelic experience in his teens, which led him to explore literature and poetry. Lieber joined the Peace Corps in Costa Rica, where he deepened his interest in culture, language and the human condition. He later studied at Columbia University and then the Center for Modern Psychoanalysis. Lieber's poetry, influenced by formal training and personal experiences, is described as formal and crafted. He emphasizes the importance of the unconscious in both art and psychoanalysis, and his work reflects themes of longing and loss. Of Japanese and Jewish lineage, Ronald Okuaki Lieber was born in Tokyo. He grew up as an army brat, moving every year until the age of 14 when his parents settled in Petersburg, VA. He graduated from the College of William and Mary with a BS in Biology, then served two years as a Peace Corp volunteer on the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. He returned to live in NYC and eventually graduated from the MFA Program at Columbia University. He later began psychoanalytic training at the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies. After graduation, He became the Director of the institute and editor of its journal, Modern Psychoanalysis. He is currently in private practice and has completed training as a guide at the Center for Medicine Work in Philadelphia. https://www.ronaldokuakilieber.com He has a poetry reading May 8, 2025 at Unnameable Books, 615 Vanderbilt Avenue (located inProspect Heights, Brooklyn) at 7:00 with Todd Colby and Mitch Highfill, music by Flose & Aura. https://www.ronaldokuakilieber.com/events For those interested in entering into psychoanalysis with me, I provide remote psychoanalytic treatment online, as well as consultation services for those in psychoanalytic formation. For more information visit my website https://www.drvanessasinclair.net Feel free to email me directly at vs [AT] drvanessasinclair [DOT] net www.drvanessasinclair.net/contact/ News and updates: I have a few events coming up! Saturday, May 3rd, I'll be giving an online talk on “Scansion in Psychoanalysis & Art” for Corpo Freudiano Vancouver. https://corpofreudianovancouver.com/event/scansion-in-psychoanalysis-and-art-with-vanessa-sinclair-psyd/ Join me Saturday, May 10th, for an online workshop as I explore “Dreams as Art” with writer Emmalea Russo. We'll be delving into dreamwork, artwork, psychoanalysis as a creative practice, and the varying relationships Freud, Jung, Lacan had with art. More info & register here: DREAMS AS ART: Freud, Jung, Lacan: https://emmalearusso.com/new-products/p/psychoanalysis-as-art-freud-jung-lacan Then beginning Sunday, May 25th, I'll be giving a 4-week online course via Morbid Anatomy Museum: The Cut in Creation: Exploring the Avant-Garde, Dada, Surrealism, Modern Art, Noise Music, and Performance Art through a Psychoanalytic Lens: https://www.morbidanatomy.org/classes/p/the-cut-in-creation-exploring-the-avant-garde-dada-surrealism-modern-art-noise-music-and-performance-art-through-a-psychoanalytic-lens-led-by-vanessa-sinclair-psyd Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are, so far, a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all material on the site, including all future and archival episodes of Rendering Unconscious Podcast: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com
Special Episode Blue Zone Travel https://www.bluezones.com/exploration/#section-1 The five "Blue Zones" in the world, which are regions identified as having a high concentration of people living to a very old age, are: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California, USA. Notably, four of these Blue Zones are located near oceans, making them easily accessible by sea travel. Ocean proximity: Blue Zones like Costa Rica and California are situated not too far from coastlines, making them ideal destinations for those interested in combining a healthy lifestyle exploration with beach vacations. Mediterranean Sea: The regions of Sardinia (Italy) and Ikaria (Greece) are located in the Mediterranean Sea, which can be easily accessed by cruise ships or ferries. Cultural immersion: Visiting a Blue Zone allows travelers to experience the local culture, cuisine, and lifestyle, which are often linked to longevity. My friend Kirsty mentioned this in January, so I've created a list of things to do for each. You are not guaranteed to have long life, or even a good time, but visiting one or more of the zones will require different types of travel. 1. Ikaria, Greece
Join us for a conversation with Michelle Tollefson, a physician specializing in lifestyle medicine, obstetrics, and gynecology. Michelle shares her transformative experiences visiting Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula, one of the world's Blue Zones where people live longer, healthier lives. We'll explore how these communities' habits align with the principles of lifestyle medicine, her personal health journey as a cancer survivor, and the potential of Blue Zone certification to revolutionize health care. Mentioned on the show: Become Certified in Lifestyle Medicine Practice: https://lifestylemedicine.org/certification/ Blue Zones Partnership: https://lifestylemedicine.org/blue-zones-partnership/ Michelle Tollefson is a lifestyle medicine, obstetrics, and gynecology physician. She discusses the KevinMD article, "Blue Zones uncovered: a physician's first-hand experience." Our presenting sponsor is DAX Copilot by Microsoft. Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of patient care. Microsoft is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with DAX Copilot, an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that automates clinical documentation and workflows. 70 percent of physicians who use DAX Copilot say it improves their work-life balance while reducing feelings of burnout and fatigue. Patients love it too! 93 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational, and 75 percent of physicians say it improves patient experiences. Help restore your work-life balance with DAX Copilot, your AI assistant for automated clinical documentation and workflows. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://www.kevinmd.com/cme I'm partnering with Learner+ to offer clinicians access to an AI-powered reflective portfolio that rewards CME/CE credits from meaningful reflections. Find out more: https://www.kevinmd.com/learnerplus
Here at Empire Building, we're all about building a big business, and more importantly, a bigger life. So today we dive into how to live a big, long, healthy, robust life. We are talking Blue Zones.Blue Zones are parts of the world where people live the longest. Dan Buettner came up with the term while studying the places that have the highest life expectancy or with the highest proportions of people who reach age 100: Barbagia region of Sardinia; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; Seventh Day Adventists in Loma Linda California; and Okinawa, Japan. In this episode, we review the 9 daily habits that Dan identified across these communities. They are: Move naturally, have purpose, down shift, eat to 80% full, stick to a plant-based diet, drink alcohol moderately, belong to a community, put your family first, and find your circle of support.We dive into the details of each one and talk about how we can find space for them in our own lives as Empire Builders.Resources:Learn more at the Blue Zones Project Listen to Simon Sinek's podcast episode with Dan Buettner Read Peter Attia's book “Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity” Connect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanKymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkitiTiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykesProduced by NOVA Media
Today, the average life expectancy of an American is 76.4 years, and in 2023 over 70,000 Americans reached their 100th birthday. But in the Blue Zones, or regions of the world where people live exceptionally long lives, individuals are ten times more likely to live to 100. These places—specifically the Barbagia region of Sardinia, Italy, Okinawa, Japan, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and Icaria, Greece—are packed with centenarians. (Taken From Linked Article) So what is the common denominator? Listen in to find out. The Power 9 Rule Be Simply Fit (Amazon) Be Simply Fit (Website) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-burns5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-burns5/support
Longevity trailblazer and NYT bestselling author Dan Buettner. In The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer, Dan reveals an all new Blue Zone. And we will have exciting news that we will share later this month! Nearly 20 years ago, journalist Dan Buettner landed in the mountain villages of Sardinia, Italy, with a backpack and a National Geographic assignment to investigate hotspots around the world where people are thriving into their 100s. A wealth of dedicated research, extensive global travel, five books, and a groundbreaking national wellness project later, Buettner returned to his original five Blue Zones—Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula; and Loma Linda, California, along with Sardinia—for a follow-up visit. In The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer: Lessons from the Healthiest Places on Earth (National Geographic; August 29, 2023), Dan Buettner shares updates on the communities known for their super-agers—centenarians who maintain healthy, fulfilling lives and sharp brains until the end—as well as his Blue Zones Project across the United States. Yet, this book is much more than a recap. Within a captivating tour of the Blue Zones through beautiful photographs and engaging anecdotes, Buettner offers vital new insights and expanded practices for adding 10 or more vibrant years to life expectancy. Among timely topics and never-before-published information, Dan Buettner discusses his investigation into an all-new and exciting “Blue Zone 2.0”—the first intentionally created Blue Zone yet explored—where government policies have increased longevity, reduced healthcare costs, and strengthened a sense of family and kinship. The remarkable success of his Blue Zone Project, the largest preventative health program in America, in more than 70 cities, from Fort Worth, Texas, to Naples, Florida, as well as the entire states of Iowa and Hawaii. Stunning results include double-digit drops in obesity, smoking, and BMI; significant reductions in employee absenteeism; and millions of dollars of savings in healthcare costs. His priority on making it easier for everyone to develop and sustain habits proven to increase longevity by changing their surroundings. He can share simple tips for redesigning any home, room by room, to naturally encourage longevity-enhancing practices from plant-based eating to regular exercise to taking time to downshiftThe toll of the typical American diet and sedentary lifestyle not only across the USA—where rates of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and dementia continue to rise as we spend billions on vitamins, protein supplements, and prescription drugs—but also in the Blue Zones, due to the forces of globalization and technology.
In this episode, we'll seamlessly intertwine the principles of the Blue Zone Mindset, revealing how their adoption can profoundly impact your life. From longevity and healthy aging to nutrient-rich diets, active lifestyles, and robust social connections, we'll delve into 15 interconnected benefits that extend beyond mere physical health. So, join me on this comprehensive journey into the Blue Zone Mindset, where we not only unveil its secrets but also illuminate the common threads contributing to the extended and healthy lives of residents in regions like Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica; Achaia, Greece; and Loma Linda, California. Drawing inspiration from these diverse locales, we'll discover that the Blue Zone Mindset is more than a mindset—it's a lifestyle and a vibe, where each element plays a pivotal role in fostering longevity, healthy aging, and overall well-being. If you're ready to elevate your well-being, come along with me on this interconnected journey into the world of the Blue Zone Mindset. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Discover the foremost benefit of the Blue Zone Mindset – increased life expectancy, and explore how you can adopt these principles for your own longevity. Dive into how the residents of Blue Zones not only live longer but also experience healthier aging, and learn how to ensure your quality of life as you age. Explore the plant-powered nutrition common in Blue Zones and find practical ways to incorporate more plant-based foods into your diet for overall health. Understand the significance of regular physical activity integrated into daily life and how you can maintain heart health and mobility through natural movements. Delve into the common theme of strong community bonds in Blue Zones and discover ways to enhance your social connections for improved emotional well-being. FEATURED ON THE SHOW Work with Christine as your mindset coach for career growth. Learn more about private coaching and schedule a Consult Call w/ Christine so she can discuss the details of how she can help you create a positive and empowered mindset, overcome limiting beliefs, and develop effective strategies to achieve your professional goals. Reserve your spot on the waitlist for our upcoming in-person retreat experience at Manipura Centre Adventures, where unforgettable experiences are on the horizon. You'll spend your time immersing yourself in breathtaking locations, connecting with like-minded women, and discovering new horizons for personal growth and fulfillment. Grab a copy of the workbook “How to Calculate Your Rate as an RD Entrepreneur”
Author and host of Netflix's "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones," Dan Buettner, joins Evanna and Melanie on this week's episode to discuss the secrets of the world's longest-living populations and the remarkable places known as blue zones, where people live vibrant, healthy lives well into their 90s and 100s. He also shares his mission to transform American cities into healthier, happier communities. Dan also provides practical advice on how you can incorporate blue zone principles into your own life, from making healthier and more mindful food choices to nurturing meaningful relationships and finding purpose in your daily routines. Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and "New York Times" bestselling author. He discovered the five places in the world—blue zones—where people live the longest, healthiest lives. His articles about these places in "The New York Times Magazine" and "National Geographic Magazine" are among both publications' most popular offerings. Dan now works in partnership with municipal governments, large employers, and health insurance companies to implement Blue Zones Projects in communities, workplaces, and universities. Blue Zones Projects are well-being initiatives that apply lessons from the blue zones to entire communities by focusing on changes to the local environment, public policy, and social networks. The program has dramatically improved the health of more than five million Americans to date. In his new book "The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer," Dan returns to Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula; and Loma Linda, California, to check in on the super-agers living in the blue zones. He also explores the combination of purpose, faith, community, down-time, natural movement, and plant-based eating that has powered as many as 10 additional years of healthy living in these regions. And he reveals an all-new blue zone—the first man-made blue zone to be explored. Dan also holds three Guinness World Records in distance cycling. Explore Dan's website to learn more about him and his work. Visit the Blue Zones website to learn more about blue zones and Blue Zones Projects, as well as the “Power 9.” Dan's documentary series, “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones,” is available to watch on Netflix. Blue Zones Kitchen ready-to-heat meals will be available in Whole Foods across the US in November 2023. Follow Dan on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter). Check out Melanie's new book, "How to End Injustice Everywhere". Check out Evanna's book, "The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting". This season of Just Beings is brought to you by our friends at Vivo Life and Leafside! Learn more about Vivo Life by visiting VivoLife.com. Learn more about LeafSide by visiting GoLeafSide.com. Stay up to date with Just Beings on social media by following @JustBeingsPod. This episode was edited by Andrew Sims.
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The creator of National Geographic's popular Blue Zones franchise brings readers a beautifully illustrated and informative guide to the blue zones-the places on Earth where people live the longest-including lessons learned, top longevity foods, and the "Power 9" behaviors to help you live to 100-plus a surprising new blue zone. National Geographic Explorer and best-selling author Dan Buettner has traveled the globe to uncover the best strategies for longevity, which he found in the blue zones: places around the world where higher percentages of people enjoy remarkably long, full lives. In The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer, Buettner returns to Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula; and Loma Linda, California to check in on the super-agers living in the blue zones and interprets the not-so-secret sauce of purpose, faith, community, down-time, natural movement, and plant-based eating that has powered as many as 10 additional years of healthy living in these regions. And Buettner reveals an all-new blue zone-the first man-made blue zone yet explored. Throughout his two decades of research, Buettner has worked with some of National Geographic's top photographers-including David McLain and Gianluca Cola-to document the healthy habits of the world's long
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The creator of National Geographic's popular Blue Zones franchise brings readers a beautifully illustrated and informative guide to the blue zones-the places on Earth where people live the longest-including lessons learned, top longevity foods, and the "Power 9" behaviors to help you live to 100-plus a surprising new blue zone. National Geographic Explorer and best-selling author Dan Buettner has traveled the globe to uncover the best strategies for longevity, which he found in the blue zones: places around the world where higher percentages of people enjoy remarkably long, full lives. In The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer, Buettner returns to Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula; and Loma Linda, California to check in on the super-agers living in the blue zones and interprets the not-so-secret sauce of purpose, faith, community, down-time, natural movement, and plant-based eating that has powered as many as 10 additional years of healthy living in these regions. And Buettner reveals an all-new blue zone-the first man-made blue zone yet explored. Throughout his two decades of research, Buettner has worked with some of National Geographic's top photographers-including David McLain and Gianluca Cola-to document the healthy habits of the world's long
The creator of National Geographic's popular Blue Zones franchise brings readers a beautifully illustrated and informative guide to the blue zones-the places on Earth where people live the longest-including lessons learned, top longevity foods, and the "Power 9" behaviors to help you live to 100-plus a surprising new blue zone. National Geographic Explorer and best-selling author Dan Buettner has traveled the globe to uncover the best strategies for longevity, which he found in the blue zones: places around the world where higher percentages of people enjoy remarkably long, full lives. In The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer, Buettner returns to Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula; and Loma Linda, California to check in on the super-agers living in the blue zones and interprets the not-so-secret sauce of purpose, faith, community, down-time, natural movement, and plant-based eating that has powered as many as 10 additional years of healthy living in these regions. And Buettner reveals an all-new blue zone-the first man-made blue zone yet explored. Throughout his two decades of research, Buettner has worked with some of National Geographic's top photographers-including David McLain and Gianluca Cola-to document the healthy habits of the world's longest living communities. In this informative collection, their work punctuates Buettner's lively text, offering a beautiful tour of the blue zones.
“And you have to try new things, and Costa Rica is the place to do it safely. Fear of heights? Go ziplining. Issues with the ocean? Take a surfing lesson. Eat new things. There's so much interesting stuff that you can try. If you don't like it, spit it out. It's fine. It's barefoot luxury, nobody's going to judge you.” We're in great company with Harry Hartman and Mario Mikowski, good friends and great Owners of Nantipa, where they provide a sense of serene escapism and barefoot Costa Rican luxury for guests at their beachfront boutique hotel on the Nicoya Peninsula, which is recognized by UNESCO as one of only 5 Blue Zones in the world, revered for its secrets of longevity, health and happiness presented by its population. Nantipa provides a sense of escapism in this emerging hot spot that is the ultimate place to be and not be seen. Harry and Mario first opened Nantipa's doors in 2019 to redefine the concept of luxury with ease and sustainable practices at its heart. The result is a destination that offers tranquil bungalows, suites and villas, a vibrant community, gastronomic hub and growing reputation for surfing, wellness, and the ultimate Pura Vida experience. In this episode, Harry and Mario banter back and forth about their Tico Beach Experience where a thriving ecosystem, full of smiling people and unparalleled hospitality, contributes to what they believe is the secret to the Blue Zone lifestyle. Top Takeaways [1:40] Harry and Mario banter back and forth about how their friendship dates back to kindergarten and includes a mutual sense of humor, focus on family, interest in American football and love of dogs. [3:45] When Harry purchased beachfront property for his family in the charming town of Santa Teresa, Mario immediately saw the opportunity to build an authentic and sustainable boutique hotel to stand apart from the sea of all inclusive resorts. [9:40] Nantipa sits along the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula which is recognized by UNESCO as 1 of only 5 Blue Zones in the world - where people are known to live the longest and most healthiest lives due to a combination of fresh and local diet, purpose in community, connection to nature, and movement of body. [15:10] The Costa Rican “Pura Vida” lifestyle is a way of living that is joyous and optimistic, and the hospitality experienced at Nantipa - from the warm smiles at check in to the friendly conversations at the bar - are a testament to that. [22:40] The world's first ever “Blue Zone Wellness Experience” goes beyond a spa treatment in a serene natural setting, to a traditional balanced “Casado” dish presented for lunch, to the local beach cleanup guests can join in picking up micro plastics - a truly holistic approach to wellness as a lifestyle. [26:20] Expect to dine in good company at Nantipa and around town with Costa Rican favorites ranging from arroz con pollo, patacones, ceviche, picadillo de papa, flan de coco and so much more! [30:00] Santa Teresa attracts great diversity, from adventure seeking travelers and backpackers in search of authentic experiences, to celebrities like Gisele Bündchen wanting to settle down in a vibrant and thriving small town. [40:20] Not only is connecting with locals important to understand a sense of place, but having lunch with an elderly resident provides an even greater perspective on how to have both appreciation for its past and empowerment to steward its future. Visit For Yourself Nantipa Website @nantipacr Stay In Good Company Website
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This is the 64th episode of the SHINE podcast and the first of 2023. The focus of this season will be on the essentials for wellbeing. Each interview will highlight new research and thought leadership on the correlation of personal well being, the well being at work, and how to live and conduct business in a way that nurtures the planet's well being. To kick off the season, I will speak to my own learnings and refinements on how to birth a new way of well-being at work and in life. I will speak to what I learned from living in Costa Rica in the last 3 months during my sabbatical, relevant research regarding happiness and the Blue zones, and lastly prompts to help you identify what are the essential ingredients for well-being at work and in life. Episode Links: Inner Game Leadership Assessment Blue Zones Food List SHINE Links: Thank you for listening. Want to build a high trust, innovative, and inclusive culture at work? Sign up for our newsletter and get the free handout and be alerted to more inspiring Shine episodes Building Trust Free Gift — leadfromlight.net Carley Links Book Carley for Speaking — https://carleyhauck.com/speaking Leading from Wholeness Learning & Development — https://carleyhauck.com/learning-and-development Carley's Book — https://carleyhauck.com/SHINEbook Executive Coaching with Carley — https://carleyhauck.com/executive-coaching Contact Carley — https://carleyhauck.com/contact Carley's Patreon Page https://www.patreon.com/carleyhauck Well Being Resources: Inner Game Meditations — https://carleyhauck.com/meditations Doterra — https://www.doterra.com/US/en/site/carleyhauck Inner Game Leadership Assessment- https://tinyurl.com/igniteyourinnergame Social: LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/carley-hauck/ IG — https://www.instagram.com/carley.hauck/ Website — https://www.carleyhauck.com Newsletter — https://carleyhauck.com/leadfromlight Shine Podcast Page — https://carleyhauck.com/podcast The Imperfect Shownotes 0:01 Carley Hauck Hi, welcome to the SHINE podcast. My name is Carley Hauck and I am your host. This is approximately the fifth season of the SHINE podcast. I say approximately because on average, I have 9 to 10 interviews per season. But if inspiration hits, then guess what? You get more goodness. This podcast focuses on the intersection of three things: the science and application of conscious, inclusive leadership, the recipe for high performing teams and awareness practices that you can cultivate to be the kind of leader our world needs now. Before I tell you about this next season, and our topic today, please go over to Apple podcasts and hit the subscribe button. This way you don't miss out on any future episodes. And you can also scroll through our many episodes in the last couple years, and find inspiration, and wisdom and science there. This is the 64th episode of the podcast and the first of 2023. And the focus of this season will be on the essentials for wellbeing. And this is encompassing the intersection of our personal well being, the well being at work, and how we can support the planet's well being. This season has so many incredible interviews, so many wonderful tips. And I am also really excited to share with you some of my own refinements of well being. And so I will be sprinkling in three different solo interviews with you over the course of this season. So join me now for the first of these solo podcast interviews, as I talk to you about birthing a new way of well being at work and in life. Before I jump in to how I'm going to break this down, I'd like to encourage you to take the Inner Game Leadership Assessment. There are nine different essential inner game leadership competencies that I've been studying and doing a lot of research around. Many of these are highlighted in my new book SHINE. When you take the assessment, you will see where your strengths and gaps are, so that you can level up and upskill. The link will be in the show notes under Inner Game Leadership Assessment. 3:07 Carley Hauck So let's go ahead and step into this incredible episode. There's a lot of information I want to share with you. So I'm going to break it into three parts. I went to live and work and be in Costa Rica, which is one of my favorite countries that I've been going to annually for five years, but visiting for about 10. I'll break this interview down is to focus first on my inner well being journey in Costa Rica and the refinements and the learnings that I had, that I think will benefit you. Second, I would like to share some of the science around happiness, and specifically around some of the Blue Zones research that has been conducted mostly by a colleague of mine, Dan Buettner, but also by many other folks to really understand what supports longevity, well being and people really living their best life because don't we all want to love and live our best life? Definitely. And then lastly, I'm going to leave some prompts and questions so that you can help design a life with greater wellbeing. Okay, let's start with part one. How I upskilled my inner well being and some of the refinements that I made and I'm continually integrating now that I'm back in the US. So I went to Costa Rica for three months, and I want to share that that was a big planning process for me, it wasn't something that I just decided to do, it was something that I knew that I wanted to prioritize in 2022. And a part of that actually came about because I could really feel a high level of burnout at the end of ‘21. And I knew that based on what I had on my plate in ‘22, I couldn't really take that much time off. But I knew that I could prioritize it for the end of ‘22, and into the beginning of ‘23. Because without it, I was not going to be able to bring my best to my life, to my family, to my friends, and to be able to be in service in the way that I want to for leaders and companies, especially as everything is being restructured. This is a time where I feel I have immense value to add. But I can't do that, if I don't have enough energy, to be able to provide that type of dedication and commitment. In order to live in Costa Rica for this period of time, I had gone through a lot of letting go in the previous few years. If you really knew me, which I'll share a little bit, I actually have been living this very nomadic life since May of 2020, which is not actually something that I think is for everyone. It's not something I ever thought I would be up for. But I had to leave my home in Oakland in May 2020 because the quarantine, and pandemic created some hostility in my van landlord, and she became very irrational. And it was not psychologically or physically safe for me to remain there. So I ended up moving away, six hours away to a very remote but beautiful location in the Eastern Sierras and the summer of 2020, right before Black Lives Matter hit in Oakland. So it was actually quite a blessing and a gift for me to leave, I ended up suing her. I won the lawsuit. And that took me on this really crazy journey of living in lots of different areas and cities and communities trying on, trying to figure out where home really wants. I lived in North Carolina, in a very small mountain town, that was 8000 people for the majority of ‘21 with some breaks going to Sedona living in Bend Oregon, trying on San Diego. And then in ‘22, I moved back and relocated to California. But I left the majority of my things in a storage unit, which is still there in North Carolina. And I had the great opportunity to return back to the Bay Area where I spent most of my adult life and also got a chance to try on San Diego. So I share all of that because I have learned to be comfortable with not a lot of stuff with you know, small suitcase with the essentials. And that allowed me to live with even less in Costa Rica for three months. So what did I kind of bring with me? A yoga mat, a clean press that would allow me to have certain you know herbal teas and herbal latte is that is a daily infusion that I have for caffeine in the morning I had you know two bags of clothing and brought two books, my journal and just really let go of a lot because I knew that I was not going to be able to get the same products without spending a ton of money. There is no Amazon in Costa Rica right now, which is wonderful, but it really does limit what you're able to bring in and therefore buy when you're in country. So I packed the essentials. And for basically the first six weeks, I was incredibly unplugged from technology from social media from work and this was part of my sabbatical. And I knew that I needed this time to refill my well and to be able to focus on other learning and other nourishment. And I have spent probably the last 15 years of my life, taking the last week to ten days in silence at the end of the year, this is a pretty regular ritual and refinement of mine to be able to really purify the mind, body and heart. And so this time of year, the end of December of ‘22, I actually spent almost a month and a lot of silence. And that was really nourishing for me. And that allowed me to really honor my slowness, my emotional sensitivity, and my desire to have more time for embodiment for rest in play. And because I was mostly in silence, rest and play just look like staring at trees, it looked like listening to howler monkeys, it looked like swimming in the ocean. And I believe that the more and more that I listen to what is my natural rhythm, just like all of us have a natural rhythm, and I'm not pushing beyond that which I have tended to do in my life, working with tech companies, and just trying to kind of be a super woman at certain times, the more I can really honor what is true for me, especially in my early 40s, and not in my 30s anymore, the more I have to give, the more value and wisdom and curiosity and passion I can bring to my clients into the companies and leaders that I work with. 12:30 Carley Hauck Some of the refinements of my mind was just having even more gratitude, taking more time and slowness. Really letting myself know that no matter what was happening in life, that I was safe. I think there are some times that I am leading from fear versus I have everything that I need. So just having more and more time to harness this and cultivate this, from a disengagement of social media, of work, was really healing for me. Some of the refinements that I made towards food. This was kind of a blessing and a challenge. Honestly, during my entire three months, the food in Costa Rica in my experience in comparison to the US is pretty basic, it's very pure, which is, which is a positive but can also be a negative. And so therefore, the grocery stores have very basic ingredients, they are importing certain things. But there's so much less selection than what you would find in a grocery store in the US. So the fruits and the vegetables that you can get at the farmers markets or even in the grocery stores are different. They're tropical, for example, and I would say mostly the fruits, not the vegetables, but you can find papayas and mangoes and passionfruit and watermelon. The vegetables are pretty similar. But one area that made a huge comeback for me was celery. I started actually having celery juice every morning. And that is something that I have continued on since I came back to the US. I have found that that has been really healing for my body. And also based on some of the challenges that you'll hear about that I underwent with water and sanitation. That food actually felt just something that was easy for me to digest. So what I found in living there and working there, which is different than being on retreat, which was a lot of my experience in the last five years, as I've taken the silent time at the end of the year, was that the food was very expensive. And it was expensive to buy. It was expensive to prepare because spices were very expensive. A jar of coconut oil was about $15 US, a jar of peanut butter was $12 and some of this was just based on added taxes so I began really rationing my food. One, it was very basic, two, it was just very expensive. I avoid throwing food out as much as I possibly can, no matter where I'm living, but I did this even more in Costa Rica just due to how expensive everything was. So I ended up actually losing a fair bit of weight that I didn't mean to lose. And some of my refinements for my you know, eating there was as I said celery juice I would have papaya and papaya seeds, which are anti parasitic I would, you know, cook a lot of things ahead of time, even more than I do in the US because I found things actually went bad more quickly. And I think maybe some of that is that it's less genetically modified, I think the storage ability, and also just when you're getting the fruits and vegetables, they're not refrigerated, for example. So they might be getting to you a little bit more ripe. And the other thing that happened while I was in Costa Rica, and this, you know, this goes back to kind of refinements around food is that I unfortunately came down with three stomach bugs, likely parasites, I'm still actually just landing in the US and trying to get a sense of what actually happened to my body. So I will be finding out some more information in this next week. But the water quality, depending on where you are in the country, closer to the ocean, not so great, higher in the mountains much, much better. And I got two different parasites, bugs and my last month, and that just really tipped me over the edge. So while my well being was up-leveled, in certain ways, it was definitely very much downgraded in other ways. But I am coming back with some great learnings. 16:25 Carley Hauck So let's talk about physical activity, what were some of the refinements that I ended up making? Well, it's so interesting, because prior to going to Costa Rica, I've always, you know, had a yoga practice since I was 17. And I definitely prioritize physical well being and daily exercise, but I didn't have access to a gym. So I ended up using rocks for weights. And I found just a lot of natural ways to add weight bearing activity, definitely less than what I would do in the States, but it still at least allowed me to have some muscle tone. So that might be swimming. That might be you know, just, you know, adding more weight to my daily biking. When I was living the last month in Costa Rica I was down on the Caribbean side, and I did not have a car. So I was biking everywhere. And I did that because I was really experimenting with regenerative living. And that will be something that I'll talk just a little bit more about. But what I would say became such an essential thing that I think sometimes we take for granted, was having clean water. The water that I had available to me the last month was purified as much as it could be in the casita that I was renting. But the tap water was very unhealthy. And so as much as I could, I tried to, you know, cook things in the purified water, but based on the fact that I was working remotely, you know, it just took so much more time, how am I going to bathe? How am I gonna brush my teeth, every single thing has to be this filtered water, which just takes a longer process. So I became just so much more aware how important clean water is. I mean, that was always a thing, it's always been something I prioritized in the States, I use a Berkey filter. But when you don't have access to it, you're gonna get sick, and it is really going to negatively impact your well being. The other thing that I really wanted to try on in a deeper way, was living regeneratively when I was living in Costa Rica and this you know, this is a part of well being because if the planet's well being is not prioritized, and our well being is not going to be at the level that it can be we're neither of us are going to flourish because we're all connected. And so again, if the water is not healthy in Costa Costa Rica or wherever you are, then you're not going to be healthy. And so Costa Rica has a real focus on sustainability and I'll be sharing more about that in another podcast. But reusing plastic was a huge priority for me. I did not want to bring in more plastic to this country that frankly doesn't want it, doesn't need it. But with all the tourism and development happening. The tourists are bringing in loads of plastic and the grocery store there. Some grocery stores are giving out plastic bags. So I brought my own bags just like I use in the US. And anything that I had to buy that had plastic I would reuse as basically Tupperware and just take that with me wherever I went. For those of you that may or may not know, only 7% of plastics can actually be recycled. And so much of our plastic use is single use. So it really makes a difference for you to bring Tupperware to recycle, what containers you're using to bring cloth bags, to, you know, have cloth diapers if you can, because so much of this stuff is just going into our water, it's going into our soil, it's going to our air and again, not contributing to our well being or the planet's well being. I ate and bought mostly fruits and vegetables from farmers markets as much as I could. And I shared a car with a friend, which we had only for two weeks. If I had to fly, which we only did once I flew with a local airline, Sansa, which has much smaller planes. So there was less fossil fuels. The last month of my trip, I was biking, I also walked as much as I could. And there you go. That was a way that I limited fossil fuels, and I limited plastic and I ate as much plant based as I possibly could. Because the more we eat whole foods, plant based diets, the more we mitigate climate change and fossil fuels. 21:32 Carley Hauck So let's go into this next section, which is really about what did I learn from the culture of Costa Rica, and the people there around happiness and well being? Well, for those of you that have listened to the podcast for a while, you might remember me mentioning this, but one of the very first classes that I was invited to teach on at Stanford, which was almost 10 years ago was happiness. And I remember reporting at that time that Costa Rica had been noted as one of the happiest countries in the world. It seems kind of funny, to me, even now that I had a class called Happiness. Why do we even have to be taught how to be happy, right? Shouldn't that just come automatically? But as we know, some of our values in the US and in other countries do not focus or prioritize happiness or well being, in fact, we're prioritizing economic development and growth, the GDP, which is not actually correlated with wellbeing, working more, making more money, actually means we have less time for happiness and well being. And since that is the opposite value, and the priority of Costa Rican government and culture, I think we could definitely learn a lot from them. So these are some of the things that Costa Rica has done just in their government structuring that supports well being and happiness. And what I would say too about happiness is that when we think about happiness, it's an emotion. It's fleeting, we might feel really happy when we have a baby, or we get married, or we get that job promotion that we've been wanting for a really long time. But those things are not sustainable. What I would say and this is what I offered to the students in my happiness class at Stanford was contentment is much more realistic. How can we orient and design our lives to be contented versus happy, where we don't have to have these huge surges of experience that create happiness, but rather, we're able to actually feel experience of contentment throughout the day, which is, I feel contented drinking a cup of herbal latte. I feel contented when I exercise in the morning, I feel contented when I look at a body of water. I feel contented when I'm able to talk to my parents every week, right? How are you orienting around contentment versus happiness? So let's take some research backed evidence based practices from Costa Rica on how they have created a more happy culture that prioritizes well being. Well first, happy families are the building blocks of happy societies. And what we found in the research is that children in a two parent home or larger community are better off than not. So you know, people that stay together versus get divorced, the children are happier, as long as those are more healthy relationships, right? Aging parents who live near their children live longer, and children are happier, too. So the family unit is really important to nurture. And this is something that Costa Rica has done right. And how do they do it? They develop local social daily rituals with friends and family, that could look like making a meal together, you know, talking to their neighbors, creating weekly activities, where they're being social, and they're nurturing those connections. A lot of folks might do this in the US as well, but they're doing it daily, they're doing it weekly. And that is creating more wellbeing. It's also important to make friends with your neighbors, people are happiest. Typically, when they socialize with others for anywhere from two to six hours a day has been found in the research, that's going to vary depending on your level of introversion or extroversion. And I would say, Costa Ricans do that pretty regularly. They really emphasize building and sustaining and nurturing their social networks. And they do that, you know, weekly, where Sunday might be family day, or if they're, you know, if you're not close with your family and in physical proximity, how do you really create that with friends that feel like family. Another thing that Costa Ricans do is they eat with their co-workers, they practice their faith. So that could look like meditation, it could be spiritual practice, they're eating at least six to eight servings of fruits and veggies. And research has shown continuously that this increases well being and longevity. So one of the ways that you can do that is you go to the market, for the freshest produce more than once a week, walking and biking there is even better, which is what I was doing throughout the whole three months that I was living there. And as much as I can, when I'm in the States, I go to the local farmers markets. One of the joys of living in California is that there have always been so many incredible local farmer markets that I have been able to frequent during the week, but also on the weekend. And then one of the tenants of well being and happiness is generosity, which is really knowing that you have enough that you can give enough. Costa Rica has been noted, especially in the Nicoya Peninsula, which is on the western side to be one of the Blue Zone areas. And the blue zone basically is a place where folks have been found by research to live 100 years or longer. And there are a couple different places that have been found throughout the world. And I'm not going to focus on all of that right now. But there will be another podcast around Blue Zones, and how to design more of your life, to orient towards some of the essential tips of Blue Zones and why those people are happier and why they're living longer. One of the things that the government in Costa Rica has prioritized has really increased well being and that is investing in education and healthcare. And so that is a little bit different than the states or some other companies that again, are investing in economic development and GDP. But everyone in Costa Rica has access to socialized education and health care. And that allows people to really not go in debt, to learn what they want to learn. And they get to choose what they want to do professionally. And if they don't like something and they've tried it on, they're not in huge amounts of debt. And then they can't pivot to something different. They also have really prioritized health care. So they provide free services of health care, every single person in Costa Rica gets an annual health visit. And what we know is that if we are focusing on treating mental health, physical health, we will actually be having so much more money because we're not having to spend so much money to treat it. And we all know that if we are able to intervene and focus on well being so we don't have these high amounts of heart disease and cancer, then everyone's going to be happier, and their well being will go up. This feels like a no brainer. So what I'm really saying is why don't we prioritize our well being, so that we are not then having to treat the symptoms of disease later on, which is pretty ubiquitous in the States. And then lastly, some of the things that Costa Rica is really focused on instead of economic development is teaching life skills in schools. So for example, financial wellness, civics, and even teaching kids at a young age how to solve life's problems, and how to get along with others. What I have had the privilege and opportunity to really refine and develop through a lot of research, and over 10 years working with different companies and students at Stanford, and Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley, is identifying what are these skills that we really need to create these high trust, flourishing human centered organizations. And I do believe that if we were starting to cultivate some of these early on, and not waiting till adulthood, we'd be in a very different situation at work, we'd have this foundation that we just need refreshers for. And so I am really excited to teach this to adults now, but then to have them start to share it with their kids, have it be offered in schools, and some of these things are already being offered now, which is great. 31:35 Carley Hauck So as I wrap this solo podcast up, I wanted to give you some prompts for how can you design a more contented life, where you're focusing on your well being as the essential for 2023. So let's start with financial wellness, because that is a compartment of well being. We have our psychological, we have our social, we have our physical, and we have our financial. So with the recession, top of mind for some folks, you know, and inflation rising, financial well being might be a little bit more on your radar than it has in the past. So are you living within your means? Are you delaying gratification for what you need versus what you want? Are you really noticing what's coming in and what's going out? There's going to be another podcast episode that I will be releasing soon, that will help you focus on this. So stay tuned. How are you prioritizing nourishing family or friend time this is focusing on our social well being? Are you orienting your life around spending time with loved ones? With yearly trips, vacations, family dinners? How are you doing that? Now let's focus on physical well being- food as medicine? Are you eating five to seven fruits and veggies every day? Are you prioritizing a mostly whole foods plant based diet? Again, this has been shown by the research to increase people's level of well being and happiness by staggering amounts. It is also one of the easiest ways that we can mitigate climate change. And then, psychological well being. Have you started a regular meditation practice? Are you incorporating different aspects to invest in faith or spiritual nourishment? Prioritizing 15 minutes a day is going to really support you in cultivating more gratitude, more self belonging, more empathy, it will, up level, so many different skills that you can bring to your relationships, to work, to your life. So as part of psychological well being, I really think of it as taking time for reflection, for journaling, for spiritual practice, it could be meditation, it could be prayer, but it's really a time that you are focusing on your inner nourishment. And a big part of what I write about and what this podcast is oriented towards is how are we increasing our skills to be conscious, inclusive leaders but also people and I have developed this framework called the inner game, which has come from over 10 years of working with lots of different leaders and companies and then doing research on these competencies. And what I've narrowed it down to is nine different leadership competencies and I call them leadership competencies because we all are leaders or leaders at home We're leaders in our communities, we're leaders at work. And the nine are all things that some of us have. And some of us have greater levels of, and some of us are weaker and, and the inner game really impacts how we show up in the world. So it is really the core of who you are. And it is our internal operating system. And what I have found in the research is that folks with a stronger inner game have the ability to be with greater complexity, with more compassion, with more resilience, with more fortitude, more courage. And they are the folks that really are able to keep calm and lead well during crisis. And when there's just so much volatility, uncertainty, ambiguity, ambiguity, and that is where we are in the world right now. And I don't actually see the volatility, or the uncertainty or the complexity or ambiguity, being something that lessens over time, I actually just think it's going to increase and so we all have the opportunity, and the need, frankly, to really upgrade our inner game. And so, what is the inner game? What are these nine leadership competencies? Self awareness, self management, empathy, resilience, psychological well being, physical well being humility, self belonging, and mindfulness. And in giving this inner game leadership assessment that I referenced at the beginning, which you're going to have a chance to actually take, I've never offered it to the public before. So this is very exciting. If you go to the show notes, you'll be able to take this free link, so that you can understand where you are falling. You're going to have certain strengths in these nine, and there's going to be other areas where you need to focus but in surveying about 100 different leaders in the last year, the areas that I've seen on average, that are lower are the physical and psychological well being, which is why I really wanted to focus on supporting folks with greater well being in this podcast season, but also self belonging. And self belonging really refers to self love, self compassion, self forgiveness, self acceptance. So again, if you want to learn where your inner game is, there will be a link in the show notes for you to take. And why this is so important is because the inner game really impacts the outer game. So the outer game is how we're showing up at work in life. And from my experience, leading conscious leadership programs, and one particularly with a big financial institution, last year was a six month conscious leadership program. And I surveyed the directors and senior directors, there were 50 of them before the program started. And after the program started, I had two assessments, the inner game leadership assessment, and then the collective trust and wellbeing assessment. And what was really exciting to see is that every leader was invited to increase two to three leadership competencies of the nine I just told you about. And they succeeded in this, but they even because of their high achievers, 89% of the entire group of 50, increased four out of nine inner game leadership competencies. And as a result, that impacted and increased the psychological safety of the group, the relationship mastery, the social sensitivity, and the empathy. Those were the four qualities of the outer game, we could think of it as that impacted the group because of what each of these leaders was focusing on the inside individually. So again, whatever we're working on individually is going to have an impact on the outside, in our social networks, and our relationships. And that's why it's so exciting and so important. So that's a way that I can support you to increase your psychological well being. And if you want to get started on my meditation, I have 15 Free Inner Game Meditations on the resources page of my website carleyhauck.com. So as you think about answering some of these questions, and I'd love for you to go back and write some answers and spend a little time reflecting on this, to really dial in the essentials of your well being for 2023. What are some cues that you can put in place to support this new way of being? Who can support you to be accountable for these new ways of being? And so you heard about some of the refinements that I made in these last three months in Costa Rica. And what is now the challenge for me is really making sure that they become habits in the US. And so I have definitely been practicing them in the last couple of days since I got back. And I plan to continue. And what I have learned from supporting lots of folks, organizationally, but also individually and with teams is that it takes on average, about 10 weeks to create a habit, it's not 30 days, it's not 40 days, the research is pretty clear, 10 weeks, so let's just round that up to three months. And because I got a head start practicing a lot of these things for the last three months in Costa Rica, I feel like some of them are already actually habits. And now I just have to continue them. But I want to set that expectation, so that you can really commit to three months, and then just keep watering that seed and it will become a real habit in your life. 41:16 Carley Hauck So I hope that this was helpful for you. I have a lot of really incredible podcast guests for this season as we really focus on the essentials of wellbeing. And I feel like this is the top priority that I am seeing in the leaders and the organizations that I support. Psychological, physical well being is something that there's definitely been a gap in and it's impacting everything in our life, our relationships, our focus, our energy, our excitement for work for our life. And so I would really love to support you to focus on what is essential to my well being- what do I need to thrive right now? What do I need to thrive today? What do I need to thrive in the next three months, six months in the next year, and just break it down one step at a time. So I would love for you to join me in the rest of the podcast episodes. I will also be doing some more solo podcasts because there was so much that I learned in Costa Rica that I want to share with you. And so those will be sprinkled through. And before I sign off, I am going to make a bold ask. Some of you might have listened to my last podcast episode at the end of 2022. And I mentioned that I am pivoting from leading, leading from wholeness by myself, but really partnering in a deeper way to support greater impact with the gifts and the skills that I have. And this has been something that I have actually been very concentrated on since 2020. But as you know, it's been a really crazy job market. And I am so excited and ready to step into an internal senior people leader role with an amazing team. So that I can influence the greatest good at work and I, I feel like I have so much value to bring. I wrote my book for this time, I really feel confident in what the future of work needs, and I'm ready to serve. So if you are a senior people leader, and you would like support in your talent, leadership development, organizational development, and building this new culture where everyone can thrive, I am your person, please reach out my email is carley@carleyhauck.com. You can find me on LinkedIn. Or if you're listening to this and you know of someone that's hiring for that internal role, please reach out to me and let me know or send me an intro. I would so love to support that I am having some incredible conversations with folks around this role. But you know, it's all about your network. And there might be opportunities that I am not even aware of. And so I would, I would just so appreciate your support, and helping me to step into this next professional path. And if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with friends, family or colleagues. We are all in this together and sharing is caring. And if you go to my link www.leadfromlight.net, the link will also be in the show notes, you will receive a free gift on how to create a high trust culture and you will be alerted to all new podcasts. I only send to a month so I'm not going to be bombarding your inbox. And thank you so much for listening, for your attention and until we meet again be the light and shine the light.
This episode features Dr. Lujia Feng, a Principal Research fellow at the Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. She is a geodesist who is trained as a geologist and geophysicist and now explores the atmosphere. In her research, Dr. Feng uses GNSS to study natural hazards related to tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes and climate. Listen in as Dr. Gopika Suresh talks to Dr. Lujia Feng about Southeast Asia, seismology, atmospheric water vapour from GNSS, challenges of being an immigrant and how diverse voices bring diverse perspectives to remote sensing. Dr. Lujia Feng: EOS page https://earthobservatory.sg/about-us/our-people/feng-lujia Dr. Lujia Feng's Email: lfeng@ntu.edu.sg -------- Show notes: Research paper about Earthquake in Costa Rica: The paper before the earthquake: Feng, L., Newman, A. V., Protti, M., González, V., Jiang, Y., & Dixon, T. H. (2012). Active deformation near the Nicoya Peninsula, Northwestern Costa Rica, between 1996 and 2010: Interseismic megathrust coupling. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 117. https://doi.org/10.1029/2012JB009230 https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1029/2012jb009230 A paper describing the story after the earthquake Protti, M., González, V., Newman, A. V., Dixon, T. H., Schwartz, S. Y., Marshall, J. S., et al. (2014). Nicoya earthquake rupture anticipated by geodetic measurement of the locked plate interface. Nature Geoscience, 7(2), 117–121. https://doi.org/10.1038/ngeo2038 https://www.nature.com/articles/ngeo2038 SuGAr Network: https://earthobservatory.sg/research/tectonics/geodesy-group/sumatran-tectonic-geodesy-sugar- Exploring the Application of GPS for Climate Research https://earthobservatory.sg/news/blog/exploring-the-application-of-gps-for-climate-research Dr. Feng's role model: Prof. Kristine M. Larson (https://www.kristinelarson.net/) What is GPS? https://earthobservatory.sg/earth-science-education/earth-science-faqs/miscellaneous/what-is-gps What are the uses of GPS? https://earthobservatory.sg/earth-science-education/earth-science-faqs/miscellaneous/what-are-the-uses-of-gps Earth Science FAQs - Geology and Tectonics https://earthobservatory.sg/earth-science-education/earth-science-faqs/geology-and-tectonics Hosts: Dr. Flavia de Souza Mendes https://twitter.com/flasmendes Dr. Gopika Suresh https://twitter.com/Go__pika Dr. Morgan Crowley https://twitter.com/morganahcrowley News correspondent: Rafaela Tiengo https://twitter.com/RafaelaTiengo_ Rafaela's newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/rafaelatiengo Season 13 of Scene from Above is brought to you by Geoawesomeness and UP42. Be sure to check out the EO Hub article by Aleks Buczkowski: ‘https://geoawesomeness.com/eo-hub/understanding-the-earth-observation-value-chain/' Our next speaker: They are a self-employed Earth observation expert, They are a long-time user of Google Earth Engine, They cofounded Women+ in Geospatial.
The Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica is one of the “Blue Zones,” an area in the world where people have been found to be the happiest and live the longest. In this episode, I'm exploring the food culture in Costa Rica with Angie Ramkellawan, who is Costa Rican and spent her childhood there. You've probably heard of “pura vida” culture in Costa Rica, but we're breaking down what that actually means for the overall health of its people. Check out our 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program! If you're serious about reaching your weight loss goals this year in a sustainable way, book your discovery call today! - https://themillennialnutritionist.com/services Some key takeaways on food culture in Costa Rica: In Costa Rica, there is way less processed food and going out to eat is truly reserved for special occasions. Costa Ricans eat a lot of fresh foods sourced directly from local markets, and there are hardly any microwavable meals. Costa Ricans live by “pura vida,” which means “pure life.” They prioritize family and relaxation over work. They're on “island time,” usually being 15 minutes late to things in accordance with a laid back, low stress lifestyle. Costa Ricans have a strong emphasis on family and friends and gathering everyone together. There is a lot less emotional eating or eating out of boredom, because there are built-in support systems for processing your feelings and an emphasis on quality time rather than food. Hi! I'm Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I'm here to show you that you don't need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking. The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at https://themillennialnutritionist.com/individual-nutrition-coaching. Connect with us!: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.millennial.nutritionist/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millennialnutritionist Website: https://themillennialnutritionist.com/
We threw our first Dinner Table Talks Salon live farm-to-table dinner, and tell you every detail on this week's episode. From the planning to the recipes to the conversations enjoyed at our intimate table, you hear it all. Unanswered Questions: Blue Zones continued: Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica Random Question of the Week: What is the first thing you notice when you meet a new person? Links/Recipes: Farm events, Long Lunch Club, our Farm-to-Table Dinners: https://www.aislynncampbell.com/shop/farmevents Name the Chicken Poll: https://forms.gle/QXYtFNoumeWemGe49 Brussels Sprouts: https://www.acouplecooks.com/crispy-brussels-sprouts/#tasty-recipes-62620-jump-target Spinach Balls: This was the base recipe but we used an assortment of greens instead of spinach. We used the original recipe (there are two in the link): https://www.sweetashoney.co/spinach-balls/ The original Spinach Balls episode, 3.31: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1gm632 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dinnertabletalks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dinnertabletalks/support
Calcium and Fat-soluble Vitamin D makes for good strong bones, even into your 90's. On this episode Gabriele talks about the 5th Blue Zones on our beautiful planet. The Nicoyan people from the Nicoya Peninsula, in Costa Rica are in the spotlight this week. Here are some fun things in this episode: Find out what percentage of carbohydrates they have in their typical diet. Learn about the 3 sisters and how that just might be the perfect food choice for human sustenance. And meet Panchita, who lived to be 110 years old and who greets strangers with a “How can I serve you?” So listen here and get inspired from one of the longest lived people on this planet. Simple habits followed consistently can truly get you to 100 years old, healthy, active and with a glow in your eyes. Get the 3 Secrets to Heal Eczema Here To leave a voice message to Gabriele with a question or a topic you would like her to cover in a future episode, do it here. If you are interested in the Skin Healing Toolkit, click here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gabriele56/message
What are the keys to living a long, healthful life? Insights from regions where people thrive well into their 100’s demonstrates that diet, physical, social, and even spiritual factors contribute to longevity. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes sit down with award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and National Geographic explorer, Dan Buettner to discuss the habits that contribute to a live a long, healthy, meaningful life. In 2000, Dan, National Geographic, and the NIH Institute on Aging identified the regions in the world where people lived the longest, healthiest lives. Those areas - dubbed Blue Zones - are Icaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; Okinawa, Japan; and Sardinia, Italy. In each of these places, residents often lived well into their 90’s, with many living to be 100 years old or more. Dan’s articles, which closely examined the lifestyle trends of these centenarian populations, were published in The New York Times Magazine and National Geographic magazine. Seeking to bring these life-enhancing habits to other populations, Buettner created partnerships with municipal governments, large employers, and health insurance companies to implement Blue Zones Projects in communities, workplaces, and universities. Blue Zones Projects are well-being initiatives that focus on changes to the local environment, public policy, and social networks. These communities have seen sharp decreases in preventable diseases and saved millions in healthcare costs. In this conversation, Dr. Weil, Dr. Maizes, and Buettner explore blue zones lifestyles and discuss ways to integrate their habits into your life.
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Steve González & Yindra Liska are restaurant entrepreneurs who quit their jobs in Toronto in the middle of the pandemic to start a restaurant on the beaches of Costa Rica. Yindra was a server and Steve the Executive Chef at Toronto's popular King West restaurant Baro. They have opened +17 restaurants (combined) and are currently the proud owners of Restaurante Montezuma Latino Beach Food located on the very southern coast of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula. We talk about the good, the bad, the ugly: why they left Toronto, the best and worst parts of Costa Rica, working with your partner, adjusting to cultural differences, how much it takes to open a restaurant in Toronto vs. Costa Rica, advice for foreigners wanting to open a business in Costa Rica, the weakness of our strengths, raising a kid on the beach, scaling, babies, and more! Let's continue the conversation on Instagram at @stephandyer, @yindraliska, @latino5spice and @montezumalatinobeachfood! The Stephan Dyer Podcast is produced by Narzely Guevara and edited by Carlos Bolivar. #TheStephanDyerPodcast
EPISODE NUMBER NINE Let's connect on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thecaitlynhowarth/ Get info about working together! https://www.honeybook.com/widget/caitlyn_howarth_fitness_172687/cf_id/60f46b44b449e0212cea2155 This week on The Plant Your Health podcast we are talking about The Blue Zones! We cover what The Blue Zones are, the things they have in common even though they are in different parts of the world, and how we can integrate their lifestyle into ours! The 5 Blue Zones Barbagia region of Sardinia – Mountainous highlands of inner Sardinia with the world's highest concentration of male centenarians. Ikaria, Greece – Aegean Island with one of the world's lowest rates of middle age mortality and the lowest rates of dementia. Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica – World's lowest rates of middle age mortality, second highest concentration of male centenarians. Seventh Day Adventists – Highest concentration is around Loma Linda, California. They live 10 years longer than their North American counterparts. Okinawa, Japan – Females over 70 are the longest-lived population in the world. The Power 9 1. Move Naturally 2. Purpose 3. Down Shift 4. 80% Rule 5. Plant Slant 6. Wine @ 5 7. Belong 8. Loved Ones First 9. Right Tribe If you have any questions about this episode or want me to cover something else in a future episode- just DM me!
My guest this week is Dan Buettner. He's a New York Times best-selling author and founder of The Blue Zones. Dan discovered the five places in the world, called blue zones hotspots, where people live the longest, healthiest lives. They are the Barbagia region of Sardinia, Ikaria in Greece, the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, Loma Linda in California and Okinawa, Japan. Over a number of years, Dan teamed up with National Geographic to go to these ‘blue zones' and study their people. What were they doing differently? How do they live? And what's their secret? Dan found 9 common lifestyle habits in these regions, which he called the Power 9. Today, Dan takes me through their rituals (some may surprise you) and tells us how we can adapt this 'blue zone lifestyle' in our own homes. Dan's books: The Blue Zones Kitchen The Blue Zones of Happiness The Blue Zones Solution
In today's show, we're exploring the blue zones, rare longevity hotspots worldwide where people are thriving into their 100s. Where are these hot spots, and who are these people who have discovered the secrets to living longer, better lives? Nick Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and NYT bestselling author. He has spent the past 20 years leading expeditions across six continents around the world, with three of these trips being to the world's “blue zones.” These are places with longer-than-normal life expectancy and where more people reach age 100 than anywhere else in the world. Nick worked with his brother, Dan, National Geographic, and a team of longevity researchers to identify and explore these pockets of the world where people are living longer lives. In his current role as the VP of Product for The Blue Zones Project, Nick is responsible for taking the Blue Zone longevity lessons to communities across the US. The Project supports well-being initiatives that apply lessons from the Blue Zones to entire communities by focusing on changes to the local environment, public policy, and social networks. The Blue Zone Project uses evidence-informed, sustainable transformations with people, places, and policies to make the healthy choice the easy choice. To date, the Blue Zone Project has empowered over 5 million people to live longer, better lives. Show Highlights: Get to know world-traveler Nick, who is from Minnesota but has traveled to 45 countries and 48 states in the US The Blue Zones: What are they? How Nick and his brother, Dan, became interested in finding and identifying these places where mortality rates and disease rates are down, and longevity rates are higher The five demographically confirmed Blue Zones: Okinawa, Japan; Icaria, Greece; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California Common denominators in the Blue Zones that boost longevity and help people age healthfully: Daily movement and activity in natural ways Simple stress-reducing techniques, like prayer, naps, ancestor veneration, and gathering with friends and family A strong sense of purpose throughout all of life Wine, in moderation, as part of celebrations and family gatherings Mostly plant-based diets with smaller portion sizes Lower caloric intake A focus on family and love throughout life A strong sense of faith Healthy friends who support healthy behaviors How Nick is bringing Blue Zone living to US communities with policy change, purpose, accessible and affordable healthy food systems, policies to reduce tobacco use, lower obesity rates, engagement among citizens to eliminate isolation, and healthier places to live, work, pray, and play How Nick collects data, does research, formulates policies and outcomes, and rallies people in forming committees to achieve common goals How we can eat a more Blue Zone-like diet by reducing meat portions, adding more vegetables, and using beans consistently for protein Nick's favorite recipe in The Blue Zones Kitchen: Sardinia Minestrone--and the amazing family story behind this recipe Why people in the Blue Zones have a different perspective on eating carbohydrates How Nick has learned the importance of gardening from his time in the Blue Zones How exercise and movement, social engagement, and healthy foods have contributed to lower rates of dementia in the Blue Zones, along with a special tea made with dandelion, oregano, and thyme Five things we can do to live a “Blue Zone life”: Set up your environment to make the healthy choice easier Be a dependable, supportive, and attentive friend Have intentionality around your sleep habits De-convenience your life so that you take extra steps throughout the day Volunteer to use your skills and passions to give back to your community How kids in Blue Zones eat with their families and eat the same foods as the adults--and are healthier than kids in the US Nick's advice for eating like you live in a Blue Zone: “Eat food that's good for you, tastes good, is easy to prepare, and is affordable.” Resources: https://www.bluezones.com
In today's show, we're exploring the blue zones, rare longevity hotspots worldwide where people are thriving into their 100s. Where are these hot spots, and who are these people who have discovered the secrets to living longer, better lives? Nick Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and NYT bestselling author. He has spent the past 20 years leading expeditions across six continents around the world, with three of these trips being to the world's “blue zones.” These are places with longer-than-normal life expectancy and where more people reach age 100 than anywhere else in the world. Nick worked with his brother, Dan, National Geographic, and a team of longevity researchers to identify and explore these pockets of the world where people are living longer lives. In his current role as the VP of Product for The Blue Zones Project, Nick is responsible for taking the Blue Zone longevity lessons to communities across the US. The Project supports well-being initiatives that apply lessons from the Blue Zones to entire communities by focusing on changes to the local environment, public policy, and social networks. The Blue Zone Project uses evidence-informed, sustainable transformations with people, places, and policies to make the healthy choice the easy choice. To date, the Blue Zone Project has empowered over 5 million people to live longer, better lives. Show Highlights: Get to know world-traveler Nick, who is from Minnesota but has traveled to 45 countries and 48 states in the US The Blue Zones: What are they? How Nick and his brother, Dan, became interested in finding and identifying these places where mortality rates and disease rates are down, and longevity rates are higher The five demographically confirmed Blue Zones: Okinawa, Japan; Icaria, Greece; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California Common denominators in the Blue Zones that boost longevity and help people age healthfully: Daily movement and activity in natural ways Simple stress-reducing techniques, like prayer, naps, ancestor veneration, and gathering with friends and family A strong sense of purpose throughout all of life Wine, in moderation, as part of celebrations and family gatherings Mostly plant-based diets with smaller portion sizes Lower caloric intake A focus on family and love throughout life A strong sense of faith Healthy friends who support healthy behaviors How Nick is bringing Blue Zone living to US communities with policy change, purpose, accessible and affordable healthy food systems, policies to reduce tobacco use, lower obesity rates, engagement among citizens to eliminate isolation, and healthier places to live, work, pray, and play How Nick collects data, does research, formulates policies and outcomes, and rallies people in forming committees to achieve common goals How we can eat a more Blue Zone-like diet by reducing meat portions, adding more vegetables, and using beans consistently for protein Nick's favorite recipe in The Blue Zones Kitchen: Sardinia Minestrone--and the amazing family story behind this recipe Why people in the Blue Zones have a different perspective on eating carbohydrates How Nick has learned the importance of gardening from his time in the Blue Zones How exercise and movement, social engagement, and healthy foods have contributed to lower rates of dementia in the Blue Zones, along with a special tea made with dandelion, oregano, and thyme Five things we can do to live a “Blue Zone life”: Set up your environment to make the healthy choice easier Be a dependable, supportive, and attentive friend Have intentionality around your sleep habits De-convenience your life so that you take extra steps throughout the day Volunteer to use your skills and passions to give back to your community How kids in Blue Zones eat with their families and eat the same foods as the adults--and are healthier than kids in the US Nick's advice for eating like you live in a Blue Zone: “Eat food that's good for you, tastes good, is easy to prepare, and is affordable.” Resources: https://www.bluezones.com
This episode can be heard most everywhere podcasts are available. iHeartRADIO, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Radio FM, Anchor & So Many More! Thanks for tuning in to our 553rd episode. We're covering every imaginable topic and you're invited to listen to all of them! Our format will include episodes usually lasting between two minutes and seven minutes in length. We want to streamline all of the great information that there is about this amazing country into short, exciting episodes. We understand that you're busy and don't have time to sit through a long broadcast! Here's a link to the US Embassy here in Costa Rica: https://cr.usembassy.gov/ For more information on acquiring your legal status here in Costa Rica, visit our website at: https://www.costaricaimmigrationandmovingexperts.com Our email address is costaricagoodnews@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you! Our short stories / blog postings are located at our Costa Rica Good News Report website. Lots of stories about the life here in paradise! We think you'll really enjoy these: https://www.costaricagoodnewsreport.com Again, we can be found on all major podcast platforms. Simply Google, "Costa Rica Pura Vida Lifestyle Podcast Series", and you'll see all of the platforms available! Thanks for tuning in today. . See you tomorrow. We do this 7 days a week, 365 days a year! We don't want you missing ANY BIT of GOOD NEWS that comes out of Costa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/costa-rica-pura-vida/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/costa-rica-pura-vida/support
Liz Lindh is currently the Director of The Sanctuary at Two Rivers, a unique boutique eco-conscious yoga retreat and teacher training wellness center and 40-acre Nature preserve on Costa Rica's magical Nicoya Peninsula. As the Founder of the Lakshmi Rising Yoga & Wellness trainings and the host of many yoga retreats and wellness workshops, Liz holds the space for health, spirituality, creativity, and community. Liz is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, holistic skincare and natural beauty expert, yoga teacher, and yoga teacher trainer. Liz's knowledge draws from the vinyasa lineage of Sri Krishnamacharya taught directly from his son TKV Desikachar, Shiva Rea, and other wonderful teachers over the past 25+ years, as well as, classical tantra passed down through the teachings of Sri Kapilnath, Sri Mahendranath, and Dr. Robert Svoboda. Liz has undergone intensive studies of Ayurveda, meditation, classical Pilates, acu-point injection therapy, psychology, functional medicine, holistic nutrition, herbal medicine, and conscious dance from the philosophy of 5 Rhythms taught directly by creator Gabrielle Roth and her son Jonathan Horan. She continues to study the timeless wisdom and cutting-edge knowledge of her beloved teachers: sages, artists, and scientists from cultures near and far. She integrates time-tested traditions, ancient wisdom, and modern innovation with direct experience to share her clear and informed perspective on yoga and wellness. Her teachings are mirrored by Mother Nature's teachings within The Sanctuary's eco-refuge and are invitations for empowerment and awakening through movement, meditation, ritual, self-care, exploration of the natural world, environmental stewardship, and creative self-expression; all in support of personal and collective evolution and healing. More than anything, in this episode you'll hear how soulful Liz is, a woman who truly lives and breathes the yogic way of life. She is the embodiment of feminine grace, earthy groundedness, wisdom and stewardship and compassion for all people and all earthly creatures. Let your mind take you to the jungle while you immerse yourself in this mind, body, soul and heart-warming episode! Love the show? It means the world to us that you listened to the show! If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend or in your Instagram stories with the tags @theinspiringco, @lizlindh, @thesanctuarycostarica, @lakshmirising. Send us your feedback about this episode and all the topics we cover via email or social media. Please, also take a moment to write us a review to help us grow and touch more lives! We truly value your input and support! Lastly, remember to subscribe so that all new episodes automatically show up in your feed each week. Until next time… CONNECT WITH LIZ Website: thesanctuarycostarica.com Instagram: @lizlindh, @thesanctuarycostarica, @lakshmirising Facebook: @thesanctuarycostarica Get a copy of Gaia Gourmet Cookbook to experience the flavours of The Sanctuary at home! CONNECT WITH DANA Find all episodes of The Inspiring Co at: theinspiringco.com, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher Instagram: @theinspiringco For 1:1 intuitive wellness coaching and to access Dana's FREE meditation library: danareadings.com or on Insight Timer. You can also check out The Inspiring Co's Conscious Buying Guide - 50+ socially-driven, ethical, environmentally-conscious and wellness-focused brands that we love; a list of our fav his and her fashion, beauty, fitness, home, books...and more!
We welcomed back an old friend of the show Melissa Ames. For listeners of our podcast, you might remember Melissa from our Season 1 episode, RunFully Global – How Running Breaks Down Cultural Barriers. Melissa has since gone on a new adventure to one of the most popular destinations in the history of this podcast --- she recently spent a couple of months in Costa Rica. She's here to discuss the Costa Rican experience --- what it's like to travel in the time of the pandemic --- and a retreat she will launch soon under the RunFully banner designed to get that body moving. Guess where that retreat will be held---you guess it, Costa Rica. You can learn more about that on Melissa's website RunFullyGlobal.comFrom the small fishing village of Cubaya on the Nicoya Peninsula to the inland region of La Fortuna and Arenal, Melissa takes us on a Costa Rican adventure that's off the traditional tourism hotspots but just as accessible to anyone looking for a little serenity and an escape from chaos.
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In episode 20 we sit down with 39-year-old Madeleine Karlsson. Hailing from Sweden, Madeline talks about the transition from materialistic Monaco to chill Costa Rica, the benefits of living in a small and connected community and why Nicoya Peninsula is one of the world’s five blue zones.For more information, visit https://www.movetocostaricapodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/movetocostaricapodcast)
This episode can be heard most everywhere podcasts are available. Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Radio FM, Anchor & Many More! Thanks for tuning in to the 53rd episode of our "Costa Rica Minute" Podcast. . and our 202nd episode overall! Our format will include episodes between one minute and four minutes in length. We want to streamline all of the great information that there is about this amazing country into short, exciting episodes. We understand that you're busy and don't have time to sit through a long broadcast! Here's some initial information on the Blue Zone Regions of the World: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/books/features/5-blue-zones-where-the-worlds-healthiest-people-live/ A link to more information on the national Blue Zone Projects: https://www.bluezones.com/services/blue-zones-project/#section-1 Here's a link that tells you more about the Nicoya Peninsula and it actually has a "Blue Zone Diet" that you can follow: https://theculturetrip.com/central-america/costa-rica/articles/the-blue-zone-diet-costa-ricas-secret-to-living-to-100/ And take a look at this video. It's an older video, but still worthy of watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8Opil6j-ac Here's a link to Dan's book: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Zones-Lessons-Living-Longest/dp/1426207557 Stay tuned and enjoy what we have here to offer you each and every day! Lots of great information about one of the happiest countries on the planet! Our Costa Rica Pura Vida Lifestyle Podcast Series is found here: https://www.anchor.fm/costa-rica-pura-vida Check out our website at https://www.costaricagoodnewsreport.com Our email address is costaricagoodnews@gmail.com! We'd love to hear from you! We can be found on all major podcast platforms. Simply Google, "Costa Rica Pura Vida Lifestyle Podcast Series", and you'll see all of the platforms available! Thanks for tuning in today. . See you tomorrow! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/costa-rica-pura-vida/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/costa-rica-pura-vida/support
This episode can be heard most everywhere podcasts are available. Thanks for tuning in to the 41st episode of our "Costa Rica Minute" Podcast. Our format will include episodes between one minute and three minutes in length. We want to streamline all of the great information that there is about this amazing country into short, exciting episodes. We understand that you're busy and don't have time to sit through a long broadcast! Here's some initial information on Nicoya: https://costaricaexperts.com/destinations/nicoya-peninsula/ And some additional info on this amazing location: https://www.govisitcostarica.com/region/area.asp?AID=10 Some very cool information from TripAdvisor & some tour information as well: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g309241-Nicoya_Province_of_Guanacaste-Vacations.html Here's a few hotels and lodges around the area: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g309241-Nicoya_Province_of_Guanacaste-Hotels.html Tambor's Golf Course (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7YfeNEECHk Here's a link that tells you all about The Blue Zones: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Zone And a video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMApGzbMDLQ Here's another video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCQdoF-R7y4 Stay tuned and enjoy what we have here to offer you each and every day! Lots of great information about one of the happiest countries on the planet! Our Costa Rica Pura Vida Lifestyle Podcast Series is found here: www.anchor.fm/costa-rica-pura-vida Check out our website at www.costaricagoodnewsreport.com We can be found on all major podcast venues. Simply Google, "Costa Rica Pura Vida Lifestyle Podcast Series", and you'll see all of the platforms available! Thanks for tuning in today. . See you tomorrow! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/costa-rica-pura-vida/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/costa-rica-pura-vida/support
If you want to live to a healthy 100, eat like healthy people who’ve lived to 100. In his highly anticipated cookbook debut, three-time New York Times bestselling author Dan Buettner has gathered 100 recipes for longevity from the blue zones: the places around the world where people live the longest, healthiest lives. Building on 15 years of dedicated research, Buettner has used his findings from the blue zones to launch the largest preventative health program in America, implementing 50 Blue Zones Projects in cities across the nation to help people live longer and healthier lives. Buettner’s initiatives have improved the health of more than 5 million Americans to date. In his latest book, The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100 (published by National Geographic), Buettner traveled to blue zones — Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California; Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; and the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica — to discover the traditional diets that yield the world’s longest-living, healthiest people. His book blends recipes, cooking methods, ingredients and the science of how to live longer and better. The Blue Zones Kitchen offers recipes for every taste — Italian, Greek, Asian or Latin American. Delicious meals for healthy living such as fennel potpie from Ikaria — whose residents suffer the world’s lowest rates of dementia — to Sardinia, where the nine members of the Melis family have lived a collective 861 years — a Guinness World Record, eating the same exact lunch for nearly every day of their lives – minestrone.
If you want to live to a healthy 100, eat like healthy people who’ve lived to 100. In his highly anticipated cookbook debut, three-time New York Times bestselling author Dan Buettner has gathered 100 recipes for longevity from the blue zones: the places around the world where people live the longest, healthiest lives. Building on 15 years of dedicated research, Buettner has used his findings from the blue zones to launch the largest preventative health program in America, implementing 50 Blue Zones Projects in cities across the nation to help people live longer and healthier lives. Buettner’s initiatives have improved the health of more than 5 million Americans to date. In his latest book, The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100 (published by National Geographic), Buettner traveled to blue zones — Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California; Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; and the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica — to discover the traditional diets that yield the world’s longest-living, healthiest people. His book blends recipes, cooking methods, ingredients and the science of how to live longer and better. The Blue Zones Kitchen offers recipes for every taste — Italian, Greek, Asian or Latin American. Delicious meals for healthy living such as fennel potpie from Ikaria — whose residents suffer the world’s lowest rates of dementia — to Sardinia, where the nine members of the Melis family have lived a collective 861 years — a Guinness World Record, eating the same exact lunch for nearly every day of their lives – minestrone.
If you want to live to a healthy 100, eat like healthy people who’ve lived to 100. In his highly anticipated cookbook debut, three-time New York Times bestselling author Dan Buettner has gathered 100 recipes for longevity from the blue zones: the places around the world where people live the longest, healthiest lives. Building on 15 years of dedicated research, Buettner has used his findings from the blue zones to launch the largest preventative health program in America, implementing 50 Blue Zones Projects in cities across the nation to help people live longer and healthier lives. Buettner’s initiatives have improved the health of more than 5 million Americans to date. In his latest book, The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100 (published by National Geographic), Buettner traveled to blue zones — Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California; Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; and the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica — to discover the traditional diets that yield the world’s longest-living, healthiest people. His book blends recipes, cooking methods, ingredients and the science of how to live longer and better. The Blue Zones Kitchen offers recipes for every taste — Italian, Greek, Asian or Latin American. Delicious meals for healthy living such as fennel potpie from Ikaria — whose residents suffer the world’s lowest rates of dementia — to Sardinia, where the nine members of the Melis family have lived a collective 861 years — a Guinness World Record, eating the same exact lunch for nearly every day of their lives – minestrone.
If you want to live to a healthy 100, eat like healthy people who’ve lived to 100. In his highly anticipated cookbook debut, three-time New York Times bestselling author Dan Buettner has gathered 100 recipes for longevity from the blue zones: the places around the world where people live the longest, healthiest lives. Building on 15 years of dedicated research, Buettner has used his findings from the blue zones to launch the largest preventative health program in America, implementing 50 Blue Zones Projects in cities across the nation to help people live longer and healthier lives. Buettner’s initiatives have improved the health of more than 5 million Americans to date. In his latest book, The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100 (published by National Geographic), Buettner traveled to blue zones — Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California; Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; and the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica — to discover the traditional diets that yield the world’s longest-living, healthiest people. His book blends recipes, cooking methods, ingredients and the science of how to live longer and better. The Blue Zones Kitchen offers recipes for every taste — Italian, Greek, Asian or Latin American. Delicious meals for healthy living such as fennel potpie from Ikaria — whose residents suffer the world’s lowest rates of dementia — to Sardinia, where the nine members of the Melis family have lived a collective 861 years — a Guinness World Record, eating the same exact lunch for nearly every day of their lives – minestrone.
If you want to live to a healthy 100, eat like healthy people who’ve lived to 100. In his highly anticipated cookbook debut, three-time New York Times bestselling author Dan Buettner has gathered 100 recipes for longevity from the blue zones: the places around the world where people live the longest, healthiest lives. Building on 15 years of dedicated research, Buettner has used his findings from the blue zones to launch the largest preventative health program in America, implementing 50 Blue Zones Projects in cities across the nation to help people live longer and healthier lives. Buettner’s initiatives have improved the health of more than 5 million Americans to date. In his latest book, The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100 (published by National Geographic), Buettner traveled to blue zones — Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California; Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; and the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica — to discover the traditional diets that yield the world’s longest-living, healthiest people. His book blends recipes, cooking methods, ingredients and the science of how to live longer and better. The Blue Zones Kitchen offers recipes for every taste — Italian, Greek, Asian or Latin American. Delicious meals for healthy living such as fennel potpie from Ikaria — whose residents suffer the world’s lowest rates of dementia — to Sardinia, where the nine members of the Melis family have lived a collective 861 years — a Guinness World Record, eating the same exact lunch for nearly every day of their lives – minestrone.
Named after the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, where she was born, Nicoya Hecht is as unique as her name. She’s the co-founder of Rising Springs, a delivery water service that sources natural mineral water from a spring on a property her family owns in Batholith, Idaho. After initially turning down her husband’s suggestion that they start a business together, Nicoya jumped in with both feet after she discovered a passion for water and wellness. Today, that passion fuels a thriving company and drives her continued pursuit of knowledge.Nicoya joins me for a quarantine chat about water source quality. We discuss why Americans like their water cold, how natural mineral water improves your health and vitality, and the practices Rising Springs follows to reduce the company’s carbon footprint. Nicoya explains what it means to be a water sommelier, and how her learning experience is informing her role as co-founder. This is a full-bodied episode about a substance we interact with every day and that many of us rarely give much thought to, and I know you’ll enjoy learning about the healing benefits of water as much as I did.Proudly Sponsored ByBrain.fm Before every show, I find a quiet place, grab my noise-canceling headphones and head over to my brain.fm app. With brain.fm you can decide how you want to spend the next few hours of your day—focus, productivity, relaxation—and they will play music that has been scientifically engineered to shift your brain in that direction. (See more of the science behind this here).P.S. You can now save 20% on this already inexpensive app when you click here!Rising SpringsAfter listening to this episode, I bet you’re starting to wonder about the quality of the water you are drinking. Well, Rising Springs may be just what you have been looking for. In fact, it’s the rare opportunity to drink a water so pure and full of minerals that it’s considered to be a natural mineral supplement. This water, taken from 2.2 miles below the earth’s surface, has been tested to parts per quadrillion to be free of any contaminants and has a naturally high pH of 9.4. Before Rising Springs, I had never had water like this before, and it truly makes me feel amazing. Now you can get it delivered directly to your front door!Use code STACKED for 25% off your first shipment!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/stacked)
Friend of the show Dr. Patricia Selassie returns! Known as "A doctor you can talk to,” her practice is centered on helping people be their healthiest best to live their life's purpose. And she just released a new book, https://www.amazon.com/dp/1646113705 (Aging Brilliantly), to help even more people live a long and vibrant life. I am really excited about this new book because it's an easy read, but filled with so much naturopathic information that everyone should know about eating, moving, resting, and socializing your way to a longer life. You won't find earth-shattering new diet programs or hacks to make you look like you're 21 again — just the simple, practical lifestyle habits that are most common among the longest-living and happiest communities in the world. The book starts with a chapter on Who Ages Well and Why. In this chapter, Dr. Selassie talks about the five Blue Zones — Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California — which are the regions of the world with the longest average lifespan. Dr. Selassie then goes on to identify four lifestyle habits that are common among all five zones: Move Eat Real Food Connect Relax These are the four pillars to a long and vibrant life, and if you focus on incorporating just one small change to your lifestyle at a time so that you live more like someone in a Blue Zone, you will be surprised at how easily you can stack these healthy habits without overloading your schedule or stressing yourself out in the process. Each chapter of the book also includes a self-assessment, so you can figure out where you are already doing well and where you need improvement, which will help you figure out what lifestyle changes will have the greatest impact on your health. Then, a few months from now, you can take those assessments again to track your progress! To learn more and get started, pick up your copy today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1646113705 (Aging Brilliantly: How to Eat, Move, Rest, and Socialize Your Way to Long Life). -- Resources: Get your copy of https://www.amazon.com/dp/1646113705 (Aging Brilliantly: How to Eat, Move, Rest, and Socialize Your Way to Long Life) Learn more at http://www.doctorselassie.com (www.doctorselassie.com) (& get a FREE 15-minute consultation!) Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctorselassie (https://twitter.com/doctorselassie) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorselassie/ (https://www.instagram.com/doctorselassie/) Get your FREE Gut Health Cheat Sheet: https://thomunderwood.net/gut-health-cheat-sheet/ (https://thomunderwood.net/gut-health-cheat-sheet) Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebelhealthcoach/ (The Rebel Health Coach community) for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you! https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebelhealthcoach/ (Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.) -- Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs. -- The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by http://crate.media (Crate Media)
Following up on an old listener question, I’m taking time this week to shine a light on what explorer Dan Buettner has referred to as Blue Zones, regions across the globe where people seem to live much longer on average—over a hundred years, in fact! These areas include Sardinia in Italy, Okinawa in Japan and Icaria in Greece. Loma Linda California and the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica. There’s no supernatural reason why people in these zones live so long, rather that they make an array of small but significant lifestyle choices that increase not only their longevity but their quality of life. These lifestyle choices can be boiled down to the “Power Nine” lessons, which range from adjusting and moderating one’s diet to developing a spiritually and physically close support system. At the core, it’s about having a strong connection, your outlook, how you move, and the way you eat. In this episode, I explore these nine lessons in depth, explore their long-term effects, and explain how you can apply them to your own life. I’ve opened up a new cohort for my Ascend Mastermind, which starts April 1! If you’re an ambitious female entrepreneur or high level professional who is ready to uplevel your health and well-being (mental, emotional, physical) so you can reach your professional and personal goals (and be happy doing it), this Mastermind is the perfect opportunity for you. You’ll get to work with, be held accountable by, and find support among like-minded women as you ascend. Check out the details here: www.kellytravis.net/ascend The Finer Details of This Episode: Regular, low-intensity physical activity that is naturally part of your work and/or lifestyle. A diet that emphasizes plant intake over meat, with lots of whole foods, nuts and beans. Focusing not so much on feeling full as feeling satisfied when you eat (the “80% rule”). Using repeatable routines or rituals that centre us and downshift the stress in our lives. Regular alcohol consumption is fine if it’s moderate and social. Living a purpose-oriented life that keeps you fulfilled and motivated from day to day increases your chances of longevity. A religious or at least spiritual lifestyle can strengthen social bonds and enable healthy living. Putting your family first and making the most of the natural support system they provide. Surrounding yourself with people who share the same values and beliefs as your own. Quotes: “It’s about being intentional about your activity all day long.” “If your great grandma wouldn’t recognize it, probably not something you would want to eat!” “It’s not about restricting, it’s about paying attention to your body.” “You can’t work on quieting the mind if you don’t try.” Show Links: Blue Zones - https://www.bluezones.com/ Healthy High Performer, episode 6: Nutrition Isn’t Easy: 3 Steps to Take Beyond Eating Kale - http://healthyhighperformer.libsyn.com/nutrition-isnt-easy-3-steps-to-take-beyond-eating-kale Ascend Mastermind - https://www.kellytravis.net/ascend 7 Things Your Evening Routine Should Include - https://kellythealth.lpages.co/nightly-routine-guide/ The Goal Getters Club Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/goalgettersclubkellythealth Ready to take your work a bit deeper? Schedule a call with me to discuss ways we can work together. www.kellytravis.net/discovery
Today’s two-part episode was recorded in the mountainous tropical forest of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, featuring a play-by-play account of my eight-day experience at Soltara Healing Center. These are my raw, intimate, and uncut thoughts after traveling to Costa Rica, dealing with an EMF nightmare of a hotel room, and embarking on four ayahuasca ceremonies, this time in the Peruvian Shipibo tradition — and, to be honest, I had second thoughts about putting these episodes out. I’m pretty much an open book on this show, don’t get me wrong, but it’s hard to be more vulnerable than the morning after an ayahuasca ceremony. In addition to recounting the first six days of my time in Costa Rica, this episode also features an interview with Melissa Stangl, a Founding Partner and the Chief Operating Officer of Soltara Healing Center. Melissa left Corporate America back in 2015 and has since used her background in engineering, science, and management to help advance the plant medicine and psychedelic movements. She’s helping to bridge the gap between the Western world and the incredible healing potential of plant medicines and holistic health, and the way she combines compassion and science definitely helps you feel safe before embarking on this profound inner journey. In part two of my Jungle Journey, which also releases today, I’ll share what happened on my last two days in Costa Rica, plus an interview with Todd Michael Roberts, the lead facilitator at Soltara, and Daniel Cleland, the co-founder of Soltara. But that’s not all! As many of you know, this isn’t my first plant medicine retreat in Costa Rica. And when I came back from Soltara, there’s one question I got more than any other: which is better, Soltara or Rythmia? I can tell you now that neither is better or worse than the other, they’re very different experiences, but this Friday I’ll be releasing a detailed side-by-side comparison of the two Costa Rican retreats to help answer any questions you might have. 07:45 — Field Report #1: Hacks for a long flight + EMF-ridden hotel room I was able to meditate for nearly three hours of my flight with help from the NuCalm Plus a one-hour Joe Dispenza meditation to put myself in a great emotional state before arriving I wore earplugs from the moment I got out of my car at LAX to the moment I left the airport in Costa Rica Clear and TSA Precheck will help you get past a lot of the stress and chaos of the airport To deal with the crazy energetics of the plane, I always bring two devices: the Blushield cube and the Somavedic travel unit. Samina pillow for comfort Comrad compression socks Get Lambs EMF-proof beanie and underwear My secret weapon is my KTC Lab EMF sleeping bag (which isn’t commercially available yet, but I’ll let you all know as soon as it is) Vital Reaction hydrogen tabs (four every 90 minutes while flying) Three Quicksilver Scientific supplements: The ONE Mitochondrial Optimizer, Liposomal Glutathione, and Keto Sleep Protocol Magtech Magnesium Complex Quinton Purified Seawater Solution Kratom for back pain Therasage Heating Pad - also for back pain Realizing I’m sleeping immediately under a cell tower and surrendering to it Sometimes surrendering to the moment will yield a sauna Biohack My Travel online class waitlist: www.lukestorey.com/travel or text BIOHACKMYTRAVEL to 44222 on any US phone 24:15 — Field Report #2: Arriving at Soltara Driving up the coast in my janky rental car Taking a ferry over to the Nicoya Peninsula I found some amber incandescent bulbs at a local hardware store Chilling in the maloca, an indigenous Amazonian structure Anticipating tomorrow’s purging ceremony, a part of the Peruvian Shipibo tradition 29:20 — Field Report #3: Before my first ceremony Recorded two hours before my first ceremony Why I ended up appreciating the vomitivo purging ceremony Our 90-minute orientation The crazy equatorial sun Cleansing in a flower bath Meeting our healing guides 34:15 — An interview with Melissa Stangl Working through shoulder pain during the ceremony It’s so easy to not listen to your body, but it pays to do the work of being grateful for the wisdom of your body The nature of realization on ayahuasca Working to live Vs. living to work Melissa’s first introduction to psychedelics Meeting Daniel Cleland through Reddit Choosing to follow your intuition instead of doing what you feel like you’re supposed to do Letting go of the fear of how you will be perceived Opening up to the possibility that there’s a lot more that we don’t know about life and the nature of existence Why Soltara practices the Peruvian Shipibo tradition Ikaros healing songs As plant medicines grow in popularity around the world, Soltara is trying to preserve a connection to the indigenous tradition The ultimate way to get the most out of your healing is to feel safe first The role of tobacco in ayahuasca ceremonies + the nootropic effect of nicotine The oldest & youngest people that Melissa has seen take the medicine My visual, physical, and emotional experience during our first plant medicine ceremony Nothing is more powerfully personal than what Mother Ayahuasca shows you Drugs Vs. Medicine Ayahuasca and addiction The founder of the 12-Step Program’s history with psychedelic experiences Working with other plant medicines 01:54:30 — Field Report #4: Reflecting on my first ceremony + preparing for my second My first ceremony was more mellow than I expected, counter to my expectations of a very intense experience… and it was kinda my fault But I’m not making the same mistake on my second tonight! My secret stash of cashews The transformative experience of listening to Joe Dispenza after the ceremony 02:01:20 — Field Report #5: Day five, after my second ayahuasca ceremony Consulting with our two maestros, a wonderful couple who has been carrying on the Shipibo tradition An hour of yin yoga, a very gentle yoga practice that was great preparation for the ceremony The use of tobacco in the ceremony The angelic voices of our guides singing the Ikaros My process of psychedelic, introspective inquiry; talking to “them” and getting answers Exploring gratitude, humility, and inferiority Meeting an awesome listener (shout out brother!) Wild shared visions that were too powerful to be coincidences More about this episode. Watch it on YouTube. 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What can we do to live longer, healthier lives? Bulletproof Coffee founder Dave Asprey joins us on The Upgrade to talk about the practices he's adopted that he believes will help us all lengthen our lifespans. Then Lifehacker's Health Editor, Beth Skwarecki, talks about the longevity secrets she learned while visiting the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica—an area that author Dan Buettner has designated as a Blue Zone.Like the show? Have a suggestion? Leave us a voicemail at 347-687-8109 or send us a voice memo at upgrade@lifehacker.com, and we might even include it in the next episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
There are five Blue Zones as designated by National Geographic and the Blue Zones team. Asia is represented with Okinawa, Japan; America has Loma Linda, California (predominately a seventh-day Adventist vegetarian community) and South America has the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica (where corn is their staple). Europe is fortunate to have two Blue Zones Listen In The post 100NO 341: The Foodie Blue Zone of Sardinia appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
Tara grew up on the beaches in Southern California. She loved the ocean very much. Often, it would be a real struggle to get her out of the water at sunset. Even when she moved to Costa Rica for a study abroad from her university, Tara's longing for the ocean was like a fire she couldn't put off. Every so often, she finds herself sitting with and listening to her surf instructor friends. However, surfing seems to be off her options. Then, she decided to just go for it and eventually, formed a lasting bond with the waves.Tara shares more of her story and how her supposedly, four months of study turned into 14 years of journey towards sustainable surf tourism. She also shares her motivation behind this project and provides a wider perspective around the impact of tourism on the environment and the local community. Tara also created a safe space for individuals to share their stories at Tarantula Surf, which is a platform designed to cater to freedom, authenticity and diversity. As the proverbs say, “We don't inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.” This conversation is indeed, an evidence that everything we do creates an impact and it's up to us to decide what kind of impact that might be.Episode Highlights02:56 The White Water Warrior06:51 When Surfing Gets Everything In Place10:10 Tourism: The Hitch for Locals15:20 SUSPIRO: Resisting an Unseen Invader19:50 A Sustainable Tourism Model23:40 Sustainable Practices27:24 Support SUSPIRO29:09 Tara's Sustainability Consulting and Empathic CoachingThis week we're taking off for Playa Hermosa in the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica. My guest Tara Ruttenberg, moved from the US to Costa Rica for university course many, many years ago and never came back. Tara is a consultant in sustainable tourism. She's also a writer, a yoga teacher, a life coach, a bad ass surfer, and a PhD candidate.“You can think a little bit more outside the box and not just care about what kind of waves you're going to be scoring on that trip, but also about what your impact is.” –Tara RuttenbergIn our conversation, we get to know more about Tara's story, and are introduced to her latest project called SUSPIRO, which is also her PhD. SUSPIRO is a project whose goal is to find a method to create sustainable economic models for locals in surf destinations. It's a really stimulating conversation where we talk about the effects of surf tourism in countries such as Costa Rica, Sri Lanka, and Mexico, where a lot of expats have moved there and are unconsciously responsible for marginalizing that local populations, both economically and socially.Connect with Tara:WebsiteEmailInstagramFacebookResources Links:SUSPIRO GOFUNDME PAGEQuotes:23:51 “I don't think we need to sugarcoat the fact that international tourism is a huge problem- environmentally and socially. But the reality is also that some communities can be supported at least kind of on an income level through the ways that tourism and surf tourism is happening.” –Tara Ruttenberg25:57 “You can think a little bit more outside the box and not just care about what kind of waves you're going to be scoring on that trip, but also about what your impact is.” –Tara Ruttenberg26:20 “I think people are talking about it (sustainable tourism) and there's some awareness there. But in terms of how it's being done, we're all responsible.” –Tara Ruttenberg29:53 “Once we're able to identify the needs that are attached to some of those difficult emotions that we're experiencing in our lives, we can work towards strategies that help satisfy our needs. And in that way, live a more fulfilled life related to the things that we care about, into our purpose and bring more meaning into our life.” –Tara Ruttenberg31:18 “I wish that every surf tourism destination can live more sustainably for the future.” –Tara RuttenbergSHARE THE LOVE: SUPPORT THE OCEANRIDERS PODCASTThe Oceanriders Podcast is a passion project and, if you like it, you can support it in a number of ways:Number 1: Share your love for this podcast on iTunes by giving it a few stars, or a review. Better still, subscribe. Anything in this direction increases my ranking and lets more people hear about my fascinating guests and how they are busting the surfing stereotypeNumber 2: Comment, and join the conversation on social media. You will find links to my social media accounts on theoceanriderspodcast.com.Alternatively, you can connect with me on:Instagram: @theoceanriderspodcastFacebook: @theoceanriderspodcast Twitter: @ImiPodcastNumber 3: Join me for an episode or sponsor my podcast! Just send an email to hello@theoceanriderspodcast.com with a quick bio and I'll take care of the rest.
Andrea Diaz and the Get Out and SURF crew hang out and discuss what it was like in the early days of professional surfing in Costa Rica. We talk about Andrea’s advanced surf coaching and the upcoming All Women Surf Retreats she’s hosting at Witch’s Rock Surf Camp this summer. But mainly we just talk about surfing and some of the “lesser known” surf breaks along the Nicoya Peninsula. You could have lived and surfed in Costa Rica your entire life and you probably didn’t even know about many of these surf spots. There are some real nuggets in this episode, you definitely want to check it out. Pura vida! All Women Surf Retreat Summer 2019 (hosted by Andrea Diaz at Witch’s Rock Surf Camp) https://witchsrocksurfcamp.com/all-girls-surf-retreat/
On Episode 5, we welcome Canadian Tico, Cody Nikolaychuk- our Costa Rican expert. Cody maintains residency in Costa Rica, where he spent 6 years living and running his families hotel in Samara. Samara is a village located on the pacific coast. You’ll find out why this special place is one of Kourtni’s favorite destinations and why Cody chose to plant roots in this friendly, good vibes, beach town. Kourtni’s Aunt Shelly & cousin Cody own Colina Del Mar, a boutique hotel located on a hill overlooking the jungle and ocean, in the midst of the howler monkeys and toucans..we promise you won’t regret going! Is Costa Rica safe? Yes! Be a mindful & responsible traveller. What are the people like? Friendly! How can you get around? Avoid the chicken buses and rent a car. What’s the food like? Beans & rice or rice & beans? Stop by a ‘Soda’ and find out. Costa Rica is a beautiful country with diverse terrain, tropical beaches, mountainous regions, volcanoes, lush forests & a ton of wildlife. There’s something for every type of traveller and with so many places to visit, depending on what part of the country you want to cover. Some recommendations in this episode include Samara, Nosara & the Nicoya Peninsula, Arenal Lake, Rincón de la vieja, La Fortuna, San Jose, Puerto Viejo, Monteverde. Fun fact and another reason to visit Samara & the Nicoya Peninsula ... it’s one of the world’s blue zones. Where more people than average live to be over 100, and in general are happier & healthier, with a better sense of well being. If you want further advise on Costa Rica, look up Cody on insta, he’ll be glad to help. @cody_niko www.colinadelmarcr.com
This episode is for anyone interested in taking a surf trip to Costa Rica, or returning to explore a new area of Costa Rica. We cover the ENTIRE country: the Southern zone, the Central Pacific, the Nicoya Peninsula, Guanacaste, and the Caribbean. Some of the questions we answer: - What kind of waves will you find in each part of the country? - When is the best time of year to surf in Costa Rica? - Are the locals friendly? - What surfboard to bring? - Where to fly into and how to get around? - What else is there to do besides surf? - What should you pack? And more… Subscribe to the podcast and receive a new episode of Get Out and SURF every Friday. Email questions or comments to getoutandsurfCR@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram.com/getoutandsurf See you surfing, pura vida! Joe Walsh Music Artist: Beck Song: Dreams
What should we eat to live a long, healthy life? Gina Baker, a writer, farmer, and researcher, who has lived in Costa Rica for over 20 years, went to the Nicoya Peninsula to learn about the traditional diets of centenarians. Her visits and conversations with the centenarians revealed that their traditional diet featured fried pork, pork brains, and lots and lots of lard. Does this surprise you? It definitely runs contrary to what was written up about the Nicoya people in “The Blue Zones.” In that book, their diet was characterized as primarily vegetarian. On today's podcast, Gina does some serious myth-busting about what has kept the centenarians so well, for so long. She also shares secrets that she learned along the way about the key to the longevity, vitality, and strength of the centenarians of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. Visit our website for resources: westonaprice.org. To contact Gina and inquire about her retreat, email her at gmuschler@gmail.com. Our listener survey is here. Check out our sponsors: Ancestral Supplements and Vintage Tradition.
Chef Sandy Siles is one of the best chefs in Costa Rica. He is Costa Rica’s Ambassador of National Gastronomy and the chef at the incredible Shambala Restaurant. He cooks with a really unique combination of flavors and techniques, resulting in some of the best tasting dishes you’ve never seen before. On top of that, Chef Randy Siles runs a Foundation named Artesanos de la Gastronomia or Gastronomic Artisans, where he mentors young people in Santa Teresa and gives them the opportunity to develop high culinary skills. “I use everything. There’s nothing in the sea, nothing on the Earth. All produce. It’s sustainable.” –Chef Randy Siles We also discuss: Mentoring his young apprentices Being the chef for the president Chef Siles’ unique cooking style Being mentored by Richard Neat Planning menus daily Sourcing produce from Hacienda Okhra Costa Rica is 5% of the world’s biodiversity! The Gastronomic Guide The Cook like a Tico program What you can expect to eat at Chef Randy’s restaurants Chef Siles’ dream of a one Michelin star restaurant in Costa Rica Resources: Learn more about Chef Siles: http://www.enchanting-costarica.com/costa-rica-travel/chef-randy-siles-turns-up-the-heat-on-costa-rica-food-and-travel/ Want to increase sales & improve service in your restaurant? Get 20% off TouchBistro at touchbistro.com/justforkingaround Get 15% off your supplements by using discount code “JustForkingAround” at OraOrganic.com Chef Randy Siles’s Bio: Award-winning and gaining international celebrity status in his role as Costa Rica’s Ambassador of National Gastronomy, Randy Siles is loving life as a top chef in Costa Rica. He lives and works steps from one of the country’s prettiest beaches, sharing his passions of surfing with creating inventive sustainable cuisine at Hotel Tropico Latino in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Yet lately, Siles is spending almost as much time on an airplane as he is in the kitchen. As Costa Rica’s Chef Ambassador for the National Plan of Sustainable and Healthy Gastronomy, Siles has been traversing the globe giving cooking lessons at international travel shows like the New York Times Travel Show in January. Food bloggers from around the world have been invited to “Cook Like a Tico” with Siles, who surprises them with innovative Costa Rican recipes using traditional and sustainable ingredients. Specialty dishes he has created at the travel shows include fresh fish ceviche with mango, rice pudding (arroz con leche) in crème brulee style with pineapple, picadillo of chayote with indigenous purple corn and pork, and his squash and farro salad. Check out Siles’ very creative menu at Shambala Restaurant in Hotel Tropico Latino on the beach in Santa Teresa. Why should tourists come to Costa Rica for the food? Siles says: “We have the freshest products here in Costa Rica – fish from two oceans and thousands of rivers, fresh vegetables and fruits, and fresh meats farmed locally. Our climate allows us to grow anything and everything. And we are a small country so we can easily move products from one place to another.” International fame aside, who is the man underneath the chef hat and how did Siles get his start as a rising star in the kitchens of Costa Rica’s gastronomic scene? Growing up in Costa Rica’s capital city of San Jose, Siles said he first learned to cook from his mother, Elizabeth, who helped teach baking and pastry-making. Starting when he was about 8-years-old, Siles said he would climb up on a chair in their kitchen and help her make cakes. “I was always was fascinated with cooking. When I was older and would travel around with friends, I would always cook for the group,” he remembered. Siles received a diploma in gastronomy from the ARCAM Gourmet School in San Jose in 2007. Luck and talent led him to work for one year with two Michelin Star chef, Richard Neat, in Park Café in San Jose. “He helped me form my style and awakened my interest and talents in cooking,” said Siles of his mentor. Then, Siles’ life changed forever when he accompanied friends to the remote beach paradise of Santa Teresa on Costa Rica’s southern Nicoya Peninsula. “I loved it. I vowed to return, and did, to work in a hotel,” he said. “I loved the lifestyle and the spectacular beauty of the place. Surfing was always a dream in my life and I moved to Santa Teresa for that.” Now, at age 35, Siles has been the chef at Hotel Tropico Latino on the beach in Santa Teresa for six years. He focuses on using fresh, locally sourced, native products in his healthy menu that compliments Tropico Latino’s active Santa Teresa surf and yoga retreats, and natural spa. When Siles is not cooking at Hotel Tropico Latino or traveling as Costa Rica’s Chef Ambassador, he loves to surf, run on the beach, and spend time with family. His daughter, Tamara, who turns 2-years-old in May, is “the light of my life,” he boasts. He also likes taking “working vacations” where he offers to work for free as a chef in order to learn. So far, he has “vacationed” in Michelin star restaurants in Spain, France, Italy, and Japan. And just this month in Santa Teresa, Siles began inter-exchanges with cooking universities like the Montreal School of Catering and Tourism (École des métiers de la restauration et du tourisme de Montréal). Twelve students from Montreal are spending the month at Hotel Tropico Latino to learn about Costa Rican cooking and techniques. Siles hopes to continue expanding his horizons and popularizing Costa Rica’s cuisine around the world, while at the same time keeping his paradise home in Santa Teresa close at heart. He said, “I work hard and always focus on my dreams, remember where I’m from, and keep shooting for the stars.” Just Forking Around is produced by Podcast Masters
Georges Lefebvre is the magnanimous madman who created Hacienda Okhra, a concept community and farm located in the breathtaking hills of Las Delicias, just above the town of Mal Pais on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. Although it started as a home for Georges and a few friends, this community has grown into an impressive business and they actually supply food for a good majority of the locals in the area. This dream-like community features premium facilities, 106 acres of carbon-offsetting tropical forest, hidden waterfalls, a nature-immersed spa, yoga, hiking, horseback riding, meditation, and healthy organic cuisine – all located in the world’s largest Blue Zone. Everything is done naturally and on-site, combining peace and tranquility with futuristic and intelligent investment ideas. “Basically, we took your great-grandparents garden and modernized it to today’s standards. We can produce a high yield on very, very little space with very, very little water.” –Georges Lefebvre We also discuss: The world-renowned arugula grown at Hacienda Okhra How the farm is so incredibly efficient – In just 5-6 weeks, they’re able to produce 14 kilos of arugula in a 10x1.5 meter bed!! Why this farm could be repeated almost anywhere in the world Distributing produce directly to clients How Hacienda Okhra is giving incredible opportunities to local children Georges’s time as a restaurateur All the different crops grown at Hacienda Okhra The seeding & watering processes on these future farms Costa Rican pineapple production Being in the largest Blue Zone in the world The flora & fauna in this area A delicious recipe for arugula salad Georges Lefebvre’s Arugula Salad Recipe: Ingredients: Freshly cut arugula (preferably Okhra) Aged parmesan cheese Balsamic vinegar Olive oil Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix by hand, and then enjoy the most amazing arugula salad that you’ve ever had! Resources: Check out haciendaokhra.com Facebook: facebook.com/Hacienda-Okhra-Farms-1220453224756368 Want to increase sales & improve service in your restaurant? Get 20% off TouchBistro at touchbistro.com/justforkingaround Get 15% off your supplements by using discount code “JustForkingAround” at OraOrganic.com Georges Lefebvre’s Bio: Hacienda Okhra Corporation is a Costa Rican Corporation owned by Georges Lefebvre who purchased over 43 hectares (about 106 acres) of pristine property in this area of Mal Pais, Costa Rica. With the first phase of the project completed including roads and infrastructure the Hacienda Okhra Project is on its way to construct the second phase of its sustainable project. Georges Lefebvre was born in France and spent most of his childhood between Paris, France and NYC, USA. Growing up between these two cultures assisted in Georges developing an interest in the finer things this life has to offer. In 1983 Georges graduated from an American School in Paris. After graduation Georges spent a short time in the French Military as an Airborne Commando before he moved to NYC where he opened a variety of restaurants over the next 12 years. In NYC Georges founded the world famous Parisian restaurant Bilboquet and the Vigt-Deux Private Bar. He also opened a number of famous NYC cafes including Palallawest, Panino, Caffe Rosso and Il Baggote before relocating to Costa Rica in 1999. In 1999 Georges took his knowledge in fine dining to Costa Rica where he opened a Bilboquet Restaurant in the city of San Jose. In 2003 Georges wanted to combine his culinary knowledge with sustainable food production practices so he started Hacienda Okhra where he has spent the past 10 years implementing the first phase of the project. The Gardens at Hacienda Okhra are all unique and cater to the type of yield they are producing. The farmers use a variety of techniques including indoor vertical growing systems, outdoor raised beds of all different sizes as well as growing directly in the ground. The growers use a combination of mediums including fiber de coco, which is coconut fibers, natural compost from the farm, dirt from the ground, as well as the gardens compost and vermapost systems. The water is all gravity fed once it gets pumped up to a water tower that is drawing directly from a well. The system is designed as a natural reclamation system where all of the runoff flows directly into the outdoor gardens with any leftover ending up in the pond that feeds the well. Currently Hacienda Okhra is producing over 20 kilos of fresh fruit and vegetables for top tier restaurants and private chefs in the neighboring communities. Just Forking Around is produced by Podcast Masters
Emily Pereira played by the rules, giving her highly competitive job 110%. She had proven to others that she could excel in whatever she put her mind to. But when a personal crisis began to crush her, she needed a more radical way to be responsible for herself. A women’s love coach, yoga teacher and international retreat leader, she lives at the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica with her beloved and baby girl. Together they are building the Spirit Nature Retreat and Wellness Center.
The Staying Young Show 2.0 - Entertaining | Educational | Health & Wellness
The Staying Young Show Show Title: “Nutritional Choices for Healthier Aging” Co-Hosts: Judy Gaman, Walter Gaman, Mark Anderson Guest: None Segment 1 People are always telling others “You should eat better!” What does that mean? We're going to take you step by step through the science of good nutrition as it pertains to healthy aging. What happens to the taste buds as we age? The dull, making people want more salty and sugary foods. Discuss food options most people reach for as they age. Canned, frozen, processed and convenient foods. How can we turn that around? Why being social when you eat is also important. Share a meal. Micro and Macronutrients and the role they play in sarcopenia (Stay Young Shakes) American born today averages 78.2 years. But this year, over 70,000 Americans have reached their 100th birthday THAT MUSIC MEANS IT'S TIME FOR DOC SHOC. A TIME WHEN WE FIND SOMETHING SHOCKING IN THE NEWS OR WE'RE SHOCKED IT MADE THE NEWS. TAKE THE SURVEY!!!! Stay Young America.com Facebook (Stay Young Media Group), website (Stayyoungamerica.com, and iTunes, call us 844-well 100 Follow us on Twitter @StayYoungMedia. When we come back, what the blue zones have figured out. Why these people are living so long. Segment 2 IMMORTAL MINUTE This whole hour we are talking about nutrition and aging. Nutrition plays a huge role in not just how long we live, but the quality of those years. Blue Zones - characteristic lifestyles and the environments of the world's longest-lived people. According to www.Bluezones.com these areas are: Barbagia region of Sardinia – Mountainous highlands of inner Sardinia with the world's highest concentration of male centenarians. Ikaria, Greece – Aegean Island with one of the world's lowest rates of middle age mortality and the lowest rates of dementia. Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica – World's lowest rates of middle age mortality, second highest concentration of male centenarians. Seventh Day Adventists – Highest concentration is around Loma Linda, California. They live 10 years longer than their North American counterparts. Okinawa, Japan – Females over 70 are the longest-lived population in the world. Mediterranean diet – Eating primarily plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts Replacing butter with olive oil Flavor with herbs and spices not salt Eating fish and poultry at least twice a week Red meat to no more than a few times a month (Most blue zones, only eat meat once a week on average) Dietary fiber, low-glycemic carbohydrates, resveratrol and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)) may decrease glycemic spikes, improve plasma cholesterol or triglycerides levels. This means less dementia Tease 20 sec. – TAKE THE SURVEY!!!! www.stayyoungamerica.com SHOUT OUT TO MILITARY, Facebook (stay young media group) , download podcasts – follow us on twitter @StayYoungMedia coming up - Coming up – the importance of a healthy gut microbiome. Segment 3 You are what you eat. This whole hour is about what to eat and what not to eat if you want to live a long and healthy life Importance of a healthy gut microbiome. Prebiotics and probiotics improve gut health, thus warding off disease and improving immunity Avoid artificial sweeteners Drink more water. ½ your body weight number in ounces. EX: if you weigh 150 lbs, you need 75 oz. of water Avoid caffeine after 2pm Judy tease DD – grab a pen! 844-well100. Podcasts itunes, stayyoungamerica.com Exit – 30 sec. Coming up – Medical Mania trivia. Your chance to check your medical knowledge. Segment 4 – Tease DD 844-Well100 – This whole hour has been about aging gracefully. How to get older without getting OLD. If you're just tuning in, catch this and every episode on iTunes under Staying Young Show 2.0 or follow us on TWITTTER @StayYoungMedia Medical Mania Trivia – Becky Elder one of the authors of Red Thong Strong (If she's good, invite her back for a show as a guest) 1.) If you want to remember something, which should you do: type it or hand write it? A. Research from Indiana University found that in order to remember something, you should handwrite notes because it takes more brain power. 2.) Eating out regularly for either dinner or breakfast can increase your risk of obesity by what percentage? 25, 57, 100? A. 100%. Eating out regularly doubles your risk for both obesity and heart disease 3.) True of false. Flatulence relief (aka farting) is good sing your blood pressure is healthy. A. True. hydrogen sulphide, the gas in flatulence is also the same gas that relaxes blood vessels. In mice, those with lower levels of hydrogen sulphide, had a 20% higher blood pressure reading. 4.) One can of soda a day increases your risk of diabetes by what percentage: 5, 17, 22 A. 22%. 5.) Are there more cases of skin cancer cases from indoor tanning or more cases of lung cancer from smoking? A. Skin cancer from indoor tanning. Researchers estimated that about 419,000 cases of basal and squamous cell carcinoma and almost 11,000 cases of melanoma each year are attributable to indoor tanning. (compared to 363,000 lung cancer/smoking) DEMENTIA DEFENDER -THIS DEMENTIA DEFENDER IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY SMART NEW YOU AND DR. CHARLES POWELL. IF YOU HAVE SLEEP APNEA AND YOU'RE READY TO DITCH YOUR C-PAP MACHINE CALL 214-524-6333. Before Mount Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world? Thank you for listening to the Stay Young Radio Show! With all the mixed messages on health, you need information that you can use and that you can trust. Listen in as the experts discuss all topics health related. It's time to STAY YOUNG and stay healthy! Each week we tackle a topic and often with leading scientists, best-selling authors, and even your favorite celebrities! As a listener of our show, your input is important to us. Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey so we can serve you better - https://survey.libsyn.com/stayingyoung2 For more information on The Staying Young Show, please visit our website at www.StayYoungAmerica.com, and subscribe to the show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. You can also reach out to our host, Judy Gaman on www.judygaman.com for book purchasing, and speaking opportunities in your area!
The Amateur Traveler talks about adventure travel in Costa Rica. From rafting on the Pacuare river and ziplining through the Monteverde Cloud forest to snorkeling off the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica can be a great destination for adventure travel.
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The Amateur Traveler talks about adventure travel in Costa Rica. From rafting on the Pacuare river and ziplining through the Monteverde Cloud forest to snorkeling off the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica can be a great destination for adventure travel.
The Amateur Traveler talks about adventure travel in Costa Rica. From rafting on the Pacuare river and ziplining through the Monteverde Cloud forest to snorkeling off the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica can be a great destination for adventure travel.
The Amateur Traveler talks about adventure travel in Costa Rica. From rafting on the Pacuare river and ziplining through the Monteverde Cloud forest to snorkeling off the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica can be a great destination for adventure travel.
In episode one of these potentially life-changing Breather shows, I talk about insights from Dr. Bruce Lipton’s transformative book called The Biology Of Belief ( https://www.amazon.com/Biology-Belief-10th-Anniversary-Consciousness/dp/140195247X/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=Biology+Of+Belief&psc=1&qid=1561051693&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons ). Here is the foundational premise that will blow your mind: By age 35, 95-99% of your thoughts and actions originate from the habitual programming of the subconscious mind, mostly happening from ages 0-6 when we absorb our environmental happenings like a sponge. This is a combination of memorized behaviors, emotional reactions, beliefs and perceptions, that run in the background like an app on your smartphone. Brain scientists report that *we think between 12,000-60,000 thoughts per day,* that *98% of them are identical to yesterday’s thoughts,* and that *80% of your subconscious thoughts are negative.* Are you pleased to hear this insight? Personally, I was pretty disturbed, because I prefer to think of myself as a mindful, conscious person. Actually, we are literally sleepwalking through life, reacting and getting stuck in patterns. It’s time to change, and it takes only a couple Breather shows! This book is a groundbreaking work in the field of new biology, and it will forever change how you think about thinking. Through the research of Dr. Lipton and other leading-edge scientists, stunning new discoveries have been made about the interaction between your mind and body and the processes by which cells receive information. It shows that genes and DNA do not control our biology, that instead DNA is controlled by signals from outside the cell, including the energetic messages emanating from our thoughts. Dr. Lipton explains that we spend 95-99% in daily life operating from subconscious programming. This programming happens when we’re “open” (ages 0-6). At that age, we are like sponges, absorbing every little bit of information from our environments: yes, all the family dysfunction, teachers scolding and criticizing, but we retain the good things too. By 6, we are fully programmed, and as we live and age, we continue to engage in behaviors aligned with our subconscious programming from ages 0 to 6. When we’re told we are not good enough, we play that out with 95 to 99% of our behaviors controlled by the subconscious mind, which is fully programmed by the time we’re 6 years old (something I touched on when I discussed parenting in part 2 ( https://www.bradkearns.com/2018/12/21/sivander2/ ) of my show with Gitta Sivander). So what happens when you’re out of the super sensitive, sponge-absorbing-everything stage? You’re an adult, past programming, and like everyone else, working on sorting through and unloading all the baggage you’re still carrying around from childhood...and maybe you go to therapy to try to work it out. One important thing to note about therapy, though: Dr. Lipton believes that when you repeat and relive these traumatic stories in therapy, your physiology is reliving them as well, which is why he offers alternative ways to heal from these traumas. To understand Dr. Lipton’s book, it’s crucial to understand that *genes are controlled by epigenetic influences that are mediated by our perception of these environmental influences.* A good example is a traffic jam: I can easily sink into the mentality of: “Oh no, I hate traffic jams, what a F@^&$G waste of my time, I am SO mad!,” I can be honking my horn angrily, anxiously looking over at the next lane to see if I can squeeze myself in there and save an extra 12 seconds...or I can be like, “Well, ok, it looks like I’m stuck in a traffic jam, and I’m going to be a little behind schedule…” and I can take a deep breath, go with the flow, put on some classic music or a podcast, relax, and just go with it. The difference between these two outlooks is huge, and there is a massively different impact on your genetic health, your biology, and your hormones when you are completely in control of your thoughts in reaction to your environment. I have a future show coming up with Dr. Ron Sinha where he talks about how his practice is really focusing in on how *rumination is a disease* that manifests with all kinds of physical problems. The moment you go into rumination you start worrying about the past or the future, and then you are operating from the subconscious mind — and that does not support you — not when *80% of our ruminating thoughts are negative.* You have to learn how to interact with your thoughts and change them in real time, by becoming mindful, and by *taking control* — this is especially important during a time when people so easily say, “you triggered me.” This is something I discussed on the show with Mia Moore ( https://www.bradkearns.com/2018/09/11/mia-moore-small-stuff/ ). It’s easy to be triggered - but where does that leave you? Powerless. Take control when you feel yourself reacting to something negatively. Then you activate the conscious to reprogram your subconscious. Unfortunately, life is way too hectic to allow us to do so, and our minds are too full to sit in quiet reflection and realize the significance of our thoughts and our subconscious programming, so Lipton suggestions these methods to become more conscious: * Meditation * Clinical hypnosis * Plant medicine trip * Energy psychology using EMDR (this helps us change self-limiting beliefs by slowing down our thoughts) So, what is one area of life that reprogramming your beliefs will directly affect? *LONGEVITY*. Mental flexibility is one of the four pillars of longevity (to be explained further in the Keto Longevity book coming Fall 2019!). The 5 communities that are home to longevity superstars? * Okinawa, Japan. * Loma Linda, California. * Costa Rica's isolated Nicoya Peninsula. * Ikaria, an isolated Greek island. * The Italian island of Sardinia. What do all these people have in common? A *youthful psychological age*. There are significant scientific studies that support the idea that we have not one, but *three relevant ages* toward our longevity: * Chronological age (the year you were born) * Psychological age (how old you feel) * Biological age (the state of your physical health) We make so many associations and attachments to chronological age that don’t serve us, and the reality is that science has revealed that *your biological age and psychological age are vastly more important to your longevity prospects*. This is something Deepak Chopra has discussed - how cultivating a youthful spirit, and the accordant beliefs that support it, can be manifested into reality on a quantum physical level. In Dr. Chopra’s landmark 1993 book, Ageless Body, Timeless Mind , he corrects our flawed layman’s notion that we are physical beings separate from the world around us. What we perceive as our physical body — head, shoulders, knees and toes — is literally *a swirling mass of atoms* that are constantly dying and renewing based on signals received from the environment. This means that we have the power, at all times, to influence gene expression and cellular function through the thoughts that we think, the foods we eat, the movement we engage in, and so forth. In The Biology of Belief, Dr. Lipton says, ** *“The function of the mind is to create coherence between our beliefs and the reality we experience.* *Your mind will adjust the body’s biology and behavior to fit your beliefs* *. If the perception in your mind is reflected in the chemistry of your body, and if your nervous system reads and interprets the environment and then controls the blood’s chemistry, then* *you can literally change the fate of your cells by altering your thoughts.”* However, most of us are way too maxed out with stressing, obsessing, ruminating, and complaining to even begin to ponder evolved concepts like influencing cellular function with our thoughts. The Biology of Belief makes you realize that your swirling mass of atoms is literally floating through hectic modern life in a daze, but only if you let this happen. Like Dr. Lipton said, you can literally change the fate of your cells by altering your thoughts. Another great quote from the book: *“The subconscious mind has the tendency to interfere with our conscious desires by programming undesirable thoughts and behaviors, which could lead to a great deal of stress and turmoil in our lives.”* As dysfunctional childhood programming takes plays out, we adopt an assortment of narrow, flawed, and self-limiting beliefs. It’s common to believe that our genes are fixed heritable traits from our parents, and that they will largely determine our health destiny. You may have a family history of heart disease, obesity, breast cancer, depression, an impatient temperament, flat feet, or whatever else: yes, you are bestowed with these curses from your similarly-endowed parents and grandparents, and can’t do much to alter your course. Of course this stuff is relevant and important, but never forget that *you have all the power*. Otherwise, having a destructive, fixed mindset is the quickest way to ensure it WILL come true. This book reinforces that idea that your destiny is in your hands. The glass half empty saying has literal significance — this line of thinking is known as genetic determinism , whereby genes are erroneously believed to be self-actualizing. As Dr. Lipton explains in The Biology of Belief , the concept of genetic determinism has been completely refuted by recent discoveries in the field of epigenetics — the study of how environment influences gene expression *. In the reality we create with mental flexibility, virtually every genetic and hormonal function that influences health and longevity is a product of environmental signals combined with your perception of those signals.* We all know senior citizens who are cranky and lonely, as well as those who are vibrant and happy. This is not random distribution of genetic good fortune, but rather a product of intention and execution. Dr. Chopra describes this as, *“expectations determining the outcome.”* Granted, some people really are blessed with genetic variations (known as Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms, or “SNiPs) that promote enhanced cellular repair. One study revealed that a group of centenarians aged 100-107 had higher levels of two specific DNA repair enzymes than a group of random seniors aged 69-75. The less fortunate may have ordinary genes, and more destructive beliefs and traumatic life experiences to overcome in order to embrace new possibilities. However, *regardless of the cards you have been dealt* , a grand new vision for your life journey is within your reach, starting with the formulation of empowering new beliefs. Here are Dr. Chopra’s marching orders accordingly: “ *By cultivating the habit of thinking of your body as a field of energy, transformation, and intelligence, you will begin to experience it as a flexible, dynamic bundle of consciousness, rather than a fixed, material thing.”* But it is also important to note Dr. Lipton’s argument that believing that genes are self-actualizing is akin to thinking you can take an architect’s set of blueprints, toss them into the dirt on your empty lot, and expect the blueprints to build your dream house by themselves. Stretching the metaphor further for a moment, if you toss your precious blueprints into the dirt of your magnificent lakefront lot and sit back and wait, they will eventually get destroyed by mud, rain, sleet, and snow. Similarly, sitting around all day while your genes expect and desperately crave movement, or staying up late into the night when your genes crave darkness and sleep, will result in the destruction of healthy cells. One of the most important things you can do for yourself is to practice mindfulness, especially with your thoughts, and The Biology of Belief is an amazing tool you can use to truly understand how you can work with your mind-body connection to empower yourself to take control of your life by being in control of your beliefs. *TIMESTAMPS:* We spend 95 to 99% of our time in daily life operating from subconscious programming. [04:41] Programming happens between ages 0 to 6. [05:50] You can interact with your thoughts and change them in real time by becoming mindful. You can reprogram yourself. [10:36] How does the mind affect longevity? [14:56] The function of the mind is to create coherence between our beliefs and the reality that we experience. [22:00] Genes don’t determine our destiny, but rather our behaviors. [26:24] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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