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In this episode, Carrie revisits an earlier conversation about the connection between stress and OCD, taking a deeper look at why stress can make OCD symptoms worse and how to navigate stressful seasons without letting OCD take over.Episode Highlights: Why stress can make OCD symptoms worse, even after a period of recoveryHow positive life changes can create stress and trigger an increase in OCD symptomsSimple ways to stay grounded in your relationship with God during busy seasonsHow movement, boundaries, and focusing on what you can control can help you manage stressWhy saying no and asking for help can be important when life becomes overwhelmingExplore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/ Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/                                                       carriebock.com/resources/Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/christianfaithandocd/and like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/christianfaithandocd for the latest updates and sneak peeks. 

In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Allen Bookatz, and Jodi Duval sit down to discuss what happens when the body's cellular defense systems remain activated after the original threat has passed. Fatigue and brain fog are often treated as problems that require more stimulation, more exercise, or more supplements. But what if low energy is sometimes an adaptive response? The HOMeHOPe faculty explores the Cell Danger Response, how mitochondria and purinergic signaling respond to threats, and why pushing harder can sometimes work against recovery. The discussion also introduces a practical three-phase approach to moving from persistent cellular defense toward greater metabolic and bioenergetic flexibility.  Join us as we delve into: Why Cells Get Stuck in Survival Mode: How infection, toxin exposure, tissue injury, and other stressors can shift cellular priorities toward defense, and what happens when those signals persist after the original crisis. The Cell Danger Response: How mitochondrial function, ATP signaling, inflammation, and purinergic pathways can change during cellular stress. Why More Energy May Not Be the Answer: Why fatigue can sometimes represent an adaptive biological response rather than simply a deficiency that can be corrected with more stimulants or supplements. ATP Has Two Different Messages: How intracellular ATP supports cellular work while extracellular ATP can act as a danger signal through purinergic receptors. The Three Phases of Recovery: How exposomic unburdening, assessment of intracellular and metabolic function, and reinforcement of cellular safety can provide a framework for recovery. Measure, Don't Guess: Why organic acids, acylcarnitines, redox markers, amino acids, micronutrient patterns, and membrane lipids can help identify metabolic constraints and guide targeted interventions. Circadian and Autonomic Regulation: Why morning light, sleep, appropriately graded activity, autonomic regulation, and circadian timing are part of restoring biological capacity. The Limits of the Cell Danger Response Model: Where the evidence is mechanistic or emerging, why the framework should not be used to explain every chronic symptom, and why stronger clinical evidence is still needed. This episode is for you if: You work shifts, overnight schedules, or other situations where acute sleep deprivation is sometimes unavoidable. You want to understand how sleep loss affects brain energy metabolism and cognitive performance. You are interested in the relationship between creatine, phosphocreatine, ATP, and brain function. You want to understand the potential and limitations of using creatine during acute cognitive stress. You are interested in cellular bioenergetics and the Health Optimization Medicine approach to precision health. You can also find this episode on… YouTube: https://youtu.be/0mn-8B6K0bU Find more from Health Optimization Medicine and Practice (HOMeHOPe): Website: https://homehope.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homehopeorg/ HOMeHOPe Conference 2026: https://homehope.org/homehope-conference-2026 Use PODCAST10 to get 10% OFF your purchase of the Clinical Metabolomics Module at https://homehope.org/products/clinical-metabolomics Find more from Troscriptions: Website: https://troscriptions.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troscriptions/ Use POD10 to get 10% OFF your Troscriptions purchase at https://troscriptions.com/collections/our-products

In this episode of Widowed 2 Soon, Michelle Bader Ebersole continues the Widow Goals series by exploring Goal #4: Remember to Take Care of Yourself. After the loss of a spouse, self-care often feels unimportant—or even impossible. When you're simply trying to survive, things like rest, nutrition, movement, and joy can easily fall to the bottom of the list.Michelle shares practical ways to begin caring for yourself again, even in small steps. From creating a simple morning routine to making time for activities that bring joy, she reminds listeners that taking care of yourself isn't selfish—it's necessary. Just as flight attendants instruct passengers to put on their own oxygen mask first, widows and widowers must learn to refill their own cup before they can effectively care for others.In the second half of the episode, Michelle welcomes attendees to the upcoming Widow Goals Fall Retreat and shares what they can expect throughout the weekend. From inspiring speakers and breakout sessions to line dancing, pool time, worship, and meaningful conversations, this retreat is designed to provide healing, encouragement, and opportunities to build lasting friendships with others who truly understand the grief journey.Why self-care is essential during grief recoveryHow survival mode can impact your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-beingSimple daily habits that can help you begin caring for yourself againThe importance of creating a life-giving morning routineWhy journaling can be a powerful tool for healing and reflectionHow scheduling self-care increases the likelihood that it actually happensWays to identify and prioritize activities that bring you joyWhat attendees can expect at the Widow Goals Fall RetreatHow community and connection play a vital role in healing after lossWhat is one area of self-care you have neglected recently?What activity brings you joy and helps you feel refreshed?What is one small step you can take this week to better care for yourself?How can you create space in your schedule for rest, healing, and connection?Create a simple morning routine that includes time with God.Schedule one self-care activity on your calendar this week.Focus on nourishing your body with water and healthy food.Start a journal and write about where you are today in your grief journey.Reach out to another widow or widower and make a connection.Join the Widow Goals Online Community and get Michelle's Widow Goals Course use code podcast for a free monthClick Here to Register for the Widow Goals Fall RetreatClick HERE to learn about the Widow Goals Support Program Click HERE to order Michelle's book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your SpouseClick HERE to order the Widow Goals WorkbookClick HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Leader GuideClick HERE to apply to be a Widow Goals Group LeaderFollow Hayley's Parent Loss Goals Ministry Here on IG⁠⁠Here on FB⁠Click here to be sent an email on the anniversary of your spouse's passing, wedding anniversary, and more Click HERE to review Widow Goals on AmazonGo here to see a list of all the areas we have Widow Goals Groups⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Michelle on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See my videos on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Lupus Foundation of America's The Expert Series podcast, we focus on what to know when preparing for surgery when you have lupus, including questions to ask your surgeon before the procedure and tips for coordinating between your surgeon and rheumatologist. Our guest speaker, Dr. Susan Goodman, walks us through how lupus affects surgical preparation, medication management, recovery information for patients and care partners, and highlights the importance of personalized care and risk mitigation.Sign up to receive emails from the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) when new episodes are published: https://support.lupus.org/site/SPageNavigator/email_subscribe_expert_series.htmlThis episode will help you understand:Differences in surgical preparation for people with lupusPre-surgical assessments and risk mitigation strategiesHow lupus medications can affect surgery and recoveryRisks of infection and vascular complicationsThe importance of nutrition, exercise, and stress management during recoveryHow to recognize signs of a lupus flare versus normal post-surgical recoveryRelated Resources:Ask a Lupus Health Educator (LFA): https://www.lupus.org/care-support/ask-a-health-educatorFind Support Near You (LFA): https://www.lupus.org/resources/find-support-near-youNational Resource Center on Lupus (LFA): https://www.lupus.org/resourcesThe Expert Series (LFA): https://www.lupus.org/resources/lupus-the-expert-seriesPreparing for Surgery When You Have Lupus (LFA): https://www.lupus.org/resources/preparing-for-surgery-when-you-have-lupus

What if one of the missing pieces in your pornography recovery isn't another tool, another filter, or another strategy?What if you need a deeper reason to live?In this episode of the Secret Habit Podcast, Shawn Bonneteau explores purpose, pornography recovery, the Hungry Heart, and the God-given gifts that make each of us uniquely equipped to live a meaningful life.After years of coaching Christian men, Shawn has seen how easily men can drift when they don't have a clear sense of purpose. When life feels monotonous, empty, or directionless, pornography can become an easy way to escape reality rather than engage with it. That's where the idea of The Burn & The Gift comes in.Your burn is what you care deeply about: the injustice, problem, or brokenness that you can't seem to stop thinking about.Your gift is what God has uniquely equipped you to bring to that problem.And when you begin connecting the two, something changes.You begin to see a reason to get up in the morning. A reason to endure hard things. A reason to live with conviction and purpose instead of constantly escaping. In this episode, you'll learn:Why purpose matters so much in pornography recoveryHow a lack of purpose can leave men vulnerable to drifting and escapeWhat Shawn means by your "burn"How to identify the injustices and problems that deeply move youHow to recognize your God-given giftsWhy your purpose is bigger than simply choosing a career or jobHow your gifts can be used to fight the things you burn forWhy discovering purpose can help you live a more colorful, meaningful lifeHow purpose connects to the Hungry HeartWhy lasting freedom is about becoming a mature man, not simply quitting pornographyThe goal isn't simply to find something impressive to do.It's to discover how God made you, what He has put on your heart, and how you can faithfully use what He's given you.Because when a man has something worth living for, reality becomes more compelling than escape.And that's a very different vision of porn recovery.Take the free Heart Hunger Clarity Quiz to begin discovering what your heart may actually be hungry for — including deeper needs around purpose, reassurance, connection, comfort, belonging, and more.

What if you're sleeping enough, but still not giving your body the kind of rest it needs to heal?When you're facing serious illness, it's easy to turn healing into a full-time job: researching treatments, changing your diet, exercising, attending appointments, taking supplements, managing symptoms, and constantly trying to figure out what you should do next.But your body also needs time when you stop asking it to perform.In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore why recovery is an active part of healing—and why true rest involves much more than simply getting enough sleep.Through the remarkable recovery stories of Dr. Terry Wahls, who went from progressive multiple sclerosis and a tilt-recline wheelchair to riding a bicycle again, and breast cancer survivor Sylvie Lessard, we'll look at what can happen when recovery, replenishment, and enjoyment become intentional parts of a healing plan. You'll discover:What happens inside your body during sleep and why it matters for tissue repair, muscle, hormones, and immune regulationWhy meditation and other forms of wakeful rest may help reduce fatigue and physiological stressWhy enjoyable activities like music, reading, time outside, creativity, and laughter can be genuinely restorativeHow to tell the difference between restorative rest and inactivity that may contribute to weakness and deconditioningWhy movement and rest aren't opposites—and why healing may depend on the rhythm between challenge and recoveryHow to stop waiting until you're completely depleted before giving your body a chance to recoverMost importantly, you'll learn how to create a simple recovery rhythm that fits your current capacity, including better sleep, small periods of wakeful rest, enjoyable activities that replenish you, and appropriately timed movement.Listen now to learn how to give your body more opportunities to recover from everything you're asking it to do, without assuming that healing means spending your life in bed.DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment plan, sleep practices, physical activity, medications, supplements, or other aspects of your healthcare. Individual needs can vary significantly during serious or chronic illness.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.

Do you actually need a full rest day? And when we say “rest”, does that mean doing absolutely nothing?!Not necessarily.In this episode, we're talking about what muscle recovery actually means, how much rest you really need between strength workouts and why going for a walk, doing a bit of mobility or just getting on with normal life absolutely still counts as recovery!We also get into something I see ALL the time with strength training. Holding loads of tension where you really don't need it! Think clenched jaw, shoulders up by your ears and accidentally making every rep about ten times harder than it needs to be

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I am chatting with Jessica Guerrieri, an award-winning novelist and essayist whose literary fiction explores the complexities of motherhood, identity, family, and the ways our past continues to shape us. She is the author of Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, winner of the 2023 Maurice Prize for Fiction, and her newest novel, Both Can Be True. Beyond her fiction, Jessica is a passionate voice in essays on sobriety and mental health communities. Her book flight includes books that explore alcoholism and addiction. Episode Highlights:How writing became a form of escapism for Jessica as a new mom and in early sobrietyGiving ourselves permission to have an identity outside of motherhoodSobriety, identity, and figuring out what comes next in recoveryHow alcohol can numb both the difficult and joyful parts of lifeWhy reaching for our phones and doomscrolling doesn't actually give us the recharge we're looking forWriting complex women and allowing two conflicting truths to exist at onceWhy Jessica wants to write book club fiction that creates feelings, opinions, and conversationsThe intimacy of reading and how books allow us to experience someone else's life from the safety of our ownA book flight exploring alcoholism, addiction, motherhood, and family dynamicsConnect with Jessica:InstagramWebsiteSome links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show.Books and authors mentioned in the episode:Dare to Lead by Brene BrownNothing Hurt and Everything Was Beautiful by Ben ReevesBook FlightBoth Can Be True by Jessica GuerrieriThe Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (also The Burning Side)The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster.Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmapSupport the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening!InstagramFacebookWebsite

What happens when a system designed to give you purpose slowly takes control of your identity, relationships, judgment—and eventually your freedom?After spending 20 years inside Scientology, Anne Hill walked away from the Sea Org, its billion-year contract, and a world that had shaped nearly every aspect of her life. In this powerful conversation on The Clarity Mandate, she reveals what coercive control looks like from the inside—and what it takes to rebuild your ability to trust yourself after leaving.Ann shares her extraordinary journey from joining Scientology with a genuine desire to help people, to working within its international media operation, living under intense organizational control, and eventually reaching the moment when she knew: “I'm done.”Why Ann joined Scientology—and why intelligent, well-intentioned people can enter high-control systemsWhat it actually meant to sign Scientology's billion-year Sea Org contractHow gradual indoctrination can transform devotion into complianceAnn's experience working inside Golden Era Productions and Scientology's international communications systemThe psychology of cognitive dissonanceHow punishment, fear, isolation, statistics, and organizational “ethics” can reinforce controlWhy people inside controlling systems may struggle to recognize what is happening to themThe pivotal family experience that helped Ann finally see her life differentlyHow she escaped after 20 years—and why she initially feared being followedThe emotional cost of leaving friendships and an entire belief system behindWhy loving someone without attacking their beliefs may sometimes create a safer path toward clarityHow Ann learned to trust herself againThe role her husband, Tom, played in rebuilding trust and emotional safetyWhy understanding coercive control became essential to her recoveryHow she eventually learned to forgive herselfWhat leaders can learn from systems that manufacture complianceThe difference between building trust and engineering obedienceWhy healthy leadership begins with listening, understanding, and refusing to assume the worst about peopleHow division and “us-versus-them” thinking distort our view of other human beingsWhy your inner voice matters when something about an organization, relationship, workplace, or belief system no longer feels rightHow painful experiences can ultimately become sources of wisdom, purpose, and serviceAt one point, the conversation moves beyond Scientology into a much larger issue:When does leadership become control?Whether you lead a company, church, nonprofit, movement, family, or community, Ann's story raises an essential challenge: Are you developing people who can think, question, and grow—or creating an environment where people learn that belonging depends on compliance?Healthy leadership builds trust.Unhealthy systems manufacture obedience.Understanding the difference matters.One of the most important themes of this conversation is that a difficult chapter does not have to become the definition of your life.Ann's journey demonstrates that rebuilding can involve learning what happened to you, understanding the systems that shaped your thinking, learning to trust your judgment again, forgiving yourself, and choosing a different future.Her story is ultimately not only about leaving Scientology.It is about clarity, courage, identity, trust, leadership, recovery, and the human capacity to begin again.The Clarity Mandate with Dr. Vivian Atud explores the ideas, systems, decisions, and defining moments that shape leadership, business, society, and human transformation.Clarity creates a responsibility to decide what you will do next.What is the difference between healthy commitment and unhealthy control?Follow The Clarity Mandate Scientology survivor, leaving Scientology, Ann Hill, Sea Org, billion-year contract, coercive control, cult recovery,

Pilates is everywhere. Reformer studios are popping up on every corner, social media is full of ‘Pilates body', content, and it's often positioned as a smarter, more supportive alternative to traditional gym training.But what does the science actually say?Can Pilates build muscle? Is Reformer Pilates enough for strength and fitness? Does it really improve posture and back pain? And how does Pilates compare with weights, cardio and HIIT when it comes to long-term health and longevity?In this episode of Vision of Health, Dr Frankie Jackson-Spence is joined by physiotherapist, Pilates educator and author Tracy Ward to unpack the science behind one of the world's most popular forms of movement.Tracy is the founder of Freshly Centered, a physiotherapy-led Pilates platform focused on women's health and evidence-based movement. With degrees in Biomedical Science and Physiotherapy, more than 15 years of teaching experience and a background in global Pilates education, she brings a research-led perspective to a space often shaped by trends and aesthetics.Together, they explore what Pilates does particularly well, where it has limitations, and how it fits alongside strength training, cardio, HIIT and walking for long-term health.What you'll learnThe evidence behind Pilates for strength, posture, mobility and back painWhether Pilates can build muscle and improve strength on its ownReformer Pilates vs mat Pilates - what's the difference?Pilates, body composition, ‘toning' and fat lossHow Pilates compares with weights and cardio for fitness and longevityWhether Pilates is enough for bone density, metabolic health and cardiovascular fitnessPilates for chronic pain, injury rehabilitation and recoveryHow often you need to do Pilates to see resultsThe truth behind common Pilates and wellness claims, including cortisol and stressPilates during pregnancy, postnatal recovery and menopauseHow to combine Pilates, walking, cardio and weights into a balanced weekly routinePilates can be a powerful tool for strength, mobility and movement control - but it doesn't have to be an either/or when it comes to exercise.This episode cuts through the hype to explore where Pilates genuinely fits into a healthy, sustainable approach to movement, fitness and longevity.Learn more about Tracy and Freshly Centered: https://www.freshlycentered.com/about/Follow Tracy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshlycentered/?hl=enFollow Dr Frankie Jackson-Spence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfrankiejs/Follow Vision of Health on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionofhealthpod/If you found this episode useful, share it with a friend who's trying to make sense of the Pilates boom or wondering how to build a balanced exercise routine for long-term health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when you desperately want eating disorder recovery, you know what you need to do, and yet fear keeps stopping you?In this Q&A episode of Fly to Freedom – The Anorexia Recovery Podcast, I answer questions from members of the Eating Disorder Recovery Circle about fear, restriction, body image, changing routines, treatment and that frustrating gap between wanting to recover and actually taking action.We begin with the constant noise around food, bodies, exercise and "health". Step targets, fitness advice, diets, weight-loss drugs and wellness trends can sound remarkably similar to eating disorder rules. I talk about why public health advice isn't personal healthcare, and why a better question can be: "Is this right for me?"We also explore helping children develop a healthier relationship with their bodies. One listener shares a painful school uniform shopping experience that left her daughter believing her body was the problem. We can't protect children from every message about body size, but we can teach them to question those messages rather than themselves.Another question looks at anxiety when routines change. When work stops, holidays begin or life becomes quieter, eating disorder thoughts can suddenly become louder. We explore why nourishment doesn't have to be earned through productivity and why learning to rest can be an important part of recovery.Then we get onto chocolate! After years of completely restricting it, one listener wonders whether cutting chocolate out again might help her stop restricting everything else. We look at deprivation, rebound eating and whether chocolate is really the problem, or whether it has become a symbol of the fear of losing control.Following my recent conversation with hypnotherapist Bonnie Killip, I also share my own experience of hypnotherapy. Could it help bridge the gap between intention and action? I believe it can be a useful tool, but ultimately our brains change through new experiences. We still have to take recovery actions and repeatedly show the nervous system that we're safe.We also talk about moving forwards when previous eating disorder treatment hasn't helped or has made things feel worse. An approach not meeting your needs doesn't mean recovery isn't possible. It may simply help you understand what kind of support you need next.Finally, we come to the question running underneath so much of this episode:Do you actually have to feel ready before you recover?I spent years waiting to feel ready. I thought one day I'd feel brave enough to eat more, rest, gain weight and let go of control. That day never came.My actions had to come first. I had to recover while I was frightened, and slowly my feelings caught up. Confidence didn't create the recovery actions. The recovery actions gradually created confidence.In this episode, we explore:Societal pressure around weight, food, exercise and healthHelping children navigate body image pressuresAnxiety when routine disappearsWhy food doesn't need to be earnedRestriction, chocolate and rebound eatingHypnotherapy and anorexia recoveryMoving forwards when treatment hasn't helpedFear of weight gain and restrictionReadiness versus willingness in recoveryHow recovery actions help rewire the brainEvery question in this episode came from members of the Eating Disorder Recovery Circle.The Circle is a supportive community where you can ask the questions you're struggling with, celebrate recovery wins with people who understand how significant they are, and find support when taking the next step feels hard.You'll also find recovery resources, courses, workshops, group coaching calls, challenges and the opportunity to submit questions for future Q&A episodes.If you'd like people beside you as you build a life bigger than the eating disorder, come and join us at edrecoverycircle.com.You don't have to feel ready. You only have to be willing to take the next step.Join the Eating Disorder Recovery Circle

Many guys struggle with the idea that they have trauma... I get it, its hard to admit that our parents made mistakes and hurt usThis is why I want to give you a new framework. A new approach. A new perspectiveOne that does not dismiss the pain or challenges you went through. But keeps the focus on what really matters most for your porn recovery today - the heartIn this episode, Shawn will unpackWhy trauma can be a difficult concept for guys in recoveryHow the focus on wounds helps guys start to heal the deeper roots of their addictionWhy suppression is at the heart of your woundsKeeping the focus on what you still carry today, rather than just events from your childhoodInner child work and the steps towards real healing from your wounds

In this inspiring conversation, Jenn sits down with philanthropist Britten Schenk to talk about how generosity became an important part of his recovery from significant health challenges. Britten shares how his personal experiences reshaped his perspective, strengthened his sense of purpose, and inspired him to find meaningful ways to serve others.Together, Jenn and Britten explore the connection between giving and well-being, the importance of finding purpose during difficult seasons, and how helping others can bring renewed hope, connection, and joy.In this episode, you'll learn:How Britten's health challenges influenced his philanthropic journeyWhy giving can provide purpose during seasons of recoveryHow generosity can support emotional well-being and connectionWhy you do not need perfect circumstances to make a differenceBritten reminds us that even during life's hardest seasons, we still have something meaningful to offer—and that giving to others can sometimes become part of our own healing.Next steps:Download my FREE guide, The Busy Giver's Guide to Feeling Better Fast, at www.youareaphilanthropist.comPurchase my book, Giving Is Selfish, on Amazon today: https://a.co/d/03juDIvJoin my community of philanthropists at jennklein.substack.comSchedule a free 30-min Discovery call: https://calendly.com/youareaphilanthropist/Email me: jklein@youareaphilanthropist.com

If someone had told me the truth that going on Weight Watchers at 13 years old would lead to a lack of trust in your body, obsession with food for years to come, an intense fear of food and anxiety around what to eat, and a decade in the restrict-binge cycle, I'm curious if my smart little self would have said, “No thank you. I'll find a different way to feel safe.” But now I know I was drawn to dieting as a response to other traumatic situations in my life. I was desperate to find some sense of control and be able to land safely into something that could hold me the way I needed to be.And this is what I've seen in my private practice year after year is that restrictive dieting can be traumatic and be a response to trauma. In this week's Satiated Podcast episode, I chat about: The similarities between dieting and trauma Approaching food recovery the same way as trauma recoveryHow diets mimic a trauma response The somatic wisdom and protection diets are trying to offer You can also read the transcript to this week's episode ​here​: https://www.stephaniemara.com/blog/restrictive-diets-are-traumatic-and-a-response-to-traumaHope you enjoy it and talk to you more soon!With Compassion and Empathy, Stephanie Mara FoxSupport the showKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/https://www.somaticeating.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: support@stephaniemara.comSupport the show:Become a supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/809987/supportAll affiliate links: https://www.stephaniemara.com/resourcesReceive 15% off my fave protein powder with code STEPHANIEMARA at checkout here: https://www.equipfoods.com/STEPHANIEMARAUse my Amazon Affiliate link when shopping on Amazon: https://amzn.to/448IyPlSpecial thanks to Bendsound for the music in this episode. www.bensou...

Dr. Kyle Bills joins the show to explore the neuroscience of dopamine, anxiety, addiction, and the emerging role of non-pharmacological interventions in supporting brain health. Together, we discuss how targeted vibrational stimulation may influence neurological pathways involved in reward, craving, and behavior and how this technology could complement existing therapies to support more effective, personalized care.We dive into:How dopamine and GABA interact within the brain's reward and learning pathwaysWhy dopamine is more than a “feel-good” neurotransmitter and how it shapes behaviorThe neuroscience behind cravings, addiction, and withdrawalHow targeted vibrational stimulation may influence dopamine-related brain circuitryWhat clinical research is showing about anxiety and substance use recoveryHow non-pharmacological interventions may complement cognitive behavioral therapy and other standards of careThe potential role of this technology in supporting sleep, cravings, and behavioral changeThe future of neuroscience-driven, non-pharmacological approaches to mental and neurological health

This week on the Full of Beans podcast, Han is joined by Elle Mace, a food psychology and body image practitioner, international speaker and debut author of Food Freedom, published by Vermilion/Penguin later this year. Elle brings together years of clinical training with her own lived experience to help people find a calmer, more peaceful relationship with food.Alongside her one-to-one and speaking work, Elle hosts the More to Life podcast. She delivers accredited training for fitness and sports professionals on body image, disordered eating and GLP-1 medications. Elle's approach is simple: food freedom is psychological, and everyone deserves the understanding and support to get there.In this episode, we explore: Elle's journey to writing Food Freedom and putting her disordered eating experience into wordsWhy awareness is the hardest, and most essential, first step in recoveryHow toxic wellness culture can disguise itself as something healthyElle's experience of body dysmorphia and how it showed up beyond just weight and shapeElle's shift between different eating disorders over the years, and why none of them ever really "ended" on their ownThe rock-bottom moment that led Elle to ask for helpWhat eating disorder recovery actually looked like for ElleWhy relationships, jobs and old patterns sometimes have to shift as part of getting wellProtecting your energy in recovery, and why that isn't the same as being selfishWhy hearing relatable, lived experiences can land differently to clinical informationConnect with Us: Subscribe to the Full of Beans Podcast Follow Full of Beans on Instagram Check out our website Listen on YouTube Connect with Elle via Instagram (@iamellemace), LinkedIn or via her website www.ellemace.com⚠️ Content Note: This episode discusses eating disorders (including restriction, binge eating and bulimia), body dysmorphia, and body dissatisfaction. Please take care while listening.

Send us Fan MailMedical breakthroughs don't always make headlines. Sometimes they're the innovations that quietly transform lives.In this episode of MedStar Health DocTalk, host Debra Schindler talks with colorectal surgeon Dr. Sherief Shawki to discuss the K-pouch (Kock pouch), a highly specialized surgical procedure that offers a life-changing alternative for some patients living with an ileostomy or experiencing complications from a J-pouch.Dr. Shawki explains:What a K-pouch is and how it worksThe difference between a J-pouch and a K-pouchWho may be a candidate for this specialized surgeryWhy so few surgeons perform K-pouch proceduresWhat patients can expect during recoveryHow the procedure can restore independence and quality of lifeYou'll also hear how advances in surgical expertise are helping patients from across the country, including those who have exhausted other treatment options; find hope through one of the nation's few dedicated K-pouch programs.If you or someone you know is living with an ileostomy, has experienced J-pouch complications, or is exploring reconstructive colorectal surgery options, this conversation provides valuable insight from one of the country's experienced K-pouch surgeons.To schedule a consultation with Dr. Sherief Shawki, call 443-777-2475.Learn more about colorectal surgery at MedStar Health: MedStarHealth.orgSubscribe to MedStar Health DocTalk for conversations with physician experts covering the latest advances in medicine, surgery, and patient care. For more episodes of MedStar Health DocTalk, go to medstarhealth.org/doctalk.

Recovery isn't about giving up your life—it's about getting it back.In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Ervin Lee sits down with Shane and Waylon from Into Action Recovery Centers to discuss what true surrender to God looks like, overcoming addiction, and discovering a life filled with purpose, joy, and lasting freedom.Together, they share deeply personal stories of recovery, the role faith played in transforming their lives, and why genuine connection, kindness, and community are essential for lasting sobriety. They also discuss the culture they've built at Into Action Recovery Centers and how they're helping people find hope every single day.In this episode, you'll learn:Why surrendering to God is the foundation of recoveryHow addiction steals joy—and how sobriety restores itThe importance of community and accountabilityWhy kindness and compassion change livesHow Into Action Recovery Centers supports long-term recoveryThe biblical encouragement found in Matthew 11:28-30If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, know that recovery is possible. There is hope, healing, and a new beginning waiting.Need Help?

What My Daughter's Appetite Taught Me About My Own WoundsIn this episode of Lift the Shame: The Podcast, Crystal explores the tender and often hidden experience of feeling triggered by your child's appetite.For many mothers in eating disorder recovery, a child's freedom with food can bring up unexpected fear. Your child may ask for more, enjoy dessert, reach for another serving, or say they are still hungry — and even though part of you wants to support food freedom, another part of you may feel anxious, controlling, or afraid.This episode gently names the hidden shame: “My child's appetite brings up fear in me.”Crystal reflects on how our children's freedom with food can mirror the places where we were not allowed to feel free. Their hunger, enjoyment, desire, and trust in their bodies may touch old wounds around restriction, body shame, food rules, and the fear of passing disordered patterns on.In this episode, we explore:Why your child's appetite can feel triggering in eating disorder recoveryHow children's food freedom can mirror places where we were not freeThe grief that can surface when giving your child what you neededThe difference between feeding from attunement and feeding from fearWhy structure and boundaries can exist without shame or controlHow fear of passing it on can become overwhelmingA gentle pause practice for moments when your child's appetite activates old storiesReflection question:What am I afraid this means?Gentle practice:The next time your child's appetite brings up fear, pause and ask:What am I afraid this means?Is this about my child right now, or is this touching an old story in me?Then, if it feels supportive, offer yourself this reminder:My child's appetite is not the emergency. Something tender in me may be asking for care.Gentle reminder:Sometimes our children's freedom with food mirrors the places where we were not allowed to feel free.Your child's appetite is not a problem. Your activation is not proof that you are failing. It is information about what still needs tenderness.Join Lift the ShameIf this conversation named something you've been carrying quietly, I'd love to invite you to Lift the Shame, my free monthly support group for mothers and moms-to-be in eating disorder recovery.It is a gentle space to be with other mothers who understand this overlap — motherhood, recovery, food, body image, feeding triggers, appetite, and the fear of passing it on.You don't have to carry this alone.Join us here: https://www.crystalkarges.com/lift-the-shame-online-support-group Get full access to Lift The Shame: The Column at crystalkarges.substack.com/subscribe

If eating has become a source of fear because of digestive symptoms, you're not alone. For many people living with IBS, IBD, and other GI conditions, repeated eating-related symptom flares create powerful food–symptom associations that make avoiding certain foods feel like the safest choice. Over time, however, this understandable protective response can become restrictive, limiting nutrition, social connection, and overall quality of life.In this episode, we're joined by digestive health and eating disorder dietitian expert, Janelle Smith, RDN, and GI psychologist Dr. Madison Simons to explore the overlap between gastrointestinal disorders, food fear, and disordered eating.Together, we explore how fear around eating develops, how healthcare providers tell the difference between healthy caution and fear that's limiting daily life, and how people can gradually rebuild confidence with eating through compassionate, evidence-based care. We also explain why working with a team—including a gastroenterologist, GI dietitian, and GI psychologist—can make all the difference in helping people feel more comfortable with food, expand their diets, and get back to living life more fully.In this episode, we discuss:Why progressively restricting foods can worsen fatigue, anxiety, nutrition, and overall quality of lifeWhy avoiding foods because of GI symptoms can be an adaptive response, your brain is trying to help you, and this isn't inherently "pathological"How the amygdala, your body's alarm system, and visceral hypersensitivity create powerful food-symptom associationsSigns that food avoidance is no longer serving you and may be driven by fearHow clinicians use open-ended conversations and screening tools to identify disordered eating and ARFID riskWhen dietary therapies like the low FODMAP diet are appropriate and when they're notLeast-restrictive nutrition strategies, including gentle food swaps and stepwise reintroductionWhich evidence-based supplements may help manage symptoms without adding unnecessary diet restrictionHow exposure ladders, "micro-dosing" feared foods, and coping strategies can reduce anticipatory anxietyWhy reframing symptoms as sensations and separating discomfort from danger is a powerful part of recoveryHow a collaborative care team can help people regain confidence, nourish their bodies, and expand their lives—not just their diets.f you or someone you love has ever felt overwhelmed by food fear because of digestive symptoms, this conversation offers reassurance, practical strategies, and hope. While some dietary changes may be appropriate to manage GI conditions, recovery is about learning to distinguish necessary restrictions from fear-driven avoidance, rebuilding trust in your body, and finding the right support so food can become a source of nourishment and enjoyment again.This episode has been sponsored by Ardelyx.Reference:Simons M, Issokson K. From Food Fears to Food Freedom: How Do We Best Manage Restrictive Eating in Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Crohns Colitis 360. 2025Scarlata K, Zickgraf HF, Satherley RM, et al. A Call to Action: Unraveling the Nuance of Adapted Eating Behaviors in Individuals With Gastrointestinal Conditions. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2025;23(6):893-901.e2. doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2024.11.010Riehl ME, Scarlata K. Understanding Disordered Eating Risks in Patients with Gastrointestinal Conditions. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2022;122(3):491-499. doi:10.1016/j.jand.2021.03.001Learn more about Kate and Dr. Riehl:Website: www.katescarlata.com and www.drriehl.comInstagram: @katescarlata @drriehl and @theguthealthpodcastOrder Kate and Dr. Riehl's book, Mind Your Gut: The Science-Based, Whole-body Guide to Living Well with IBS.  The information included in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis or treatment.  Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing treatment.

What do you do with a relationship after a shocking truth comes out? If you're the betrayed partner making the therapy appointments, reading the books alone, and wondering whether the person across from you is actually changing — this episode is for you.What most people don't realize is that the day you found out wasn't the beginning of the problem. The patterns of behavior that led to betrayal started long before that moment. And the real question isn't just why did this happen and how do I fix it — it's how do you both heal from betrayal trauma, and how do you know whether your relationship can survive it?My guests are Brannon Patrick, LCSW, and Tyler Patrick, LMFT — brothers, licensed therapists, and hosts of the Therapy Brothers podcast. Between them they bring more than 40 years of experience in addiction and trauma work, and across more than 500 call-in episodes they've sat with real people in real time navigating betrayal, shame, and the long road back.In this episode we go deep on what your body needs in the immediate aftermath of discovery, why sobriety and real recovery are not the same thing, and the three specific signs Brannon and Tyler look for when assessing whether a relationship can genuinely be repaired.In this episode, you'll learn:Why the patterns behind betrayal started long before discovery — and what that changes about the repair processWhat to do when your whole system goes into shock and you can't think straightHow grounding, breathwork, and somatic healing help refill an emotional tank running on emptyWhy no major decision is worth making when you're at an eight out of ten — and what to do instead while you return to a fiveWhy the hurt partner often ends up overfunctioning — and how it quietly affects the relationship dynamicWhat shame resilience actually sounds like in a conversation, and why it's the skill that makes real honesty possibleHow to tell the difference between a partner doing the work for themselves versus performing it for youWhy rigorous honesty isn't the same as confessing every detail — and how anxiety can disguise itself as transparencyThe 3 signs Brannon and Tyler watch for when someone is genuinely in recoveryHow to be vulnerable in small ways when rebuilding trust after infidelity or betrayal still terrifies youWhether you're standing at the crossroads of betrayal or deep in the process of infidelity recovery, this conversation will give you a clearer lens — and a little more ground under your feet.Cheers to more love and freedom,LaurieClick here to learn more about my Somatic/Yoga course with Harmony YogaClick here to purchase my “Nervous System Regulation Starter Kit” it's $29.99Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting GoFree ResourcesClick here to schedule a FREE inquiry call with me.Click here for my FREE “Beginner's Guide to Somatic Healing”Click here for my FREE Core Values ExerciseConnect with me:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Brannon & Tyler:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeListen to Brannon and Tyler's weekly call-in show: The Therapy Brothers Podcast Please leave me feedback. I cannot respond so if you'd like me to respond, please leave your email***********************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL, MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED THERAPIST IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MEDICAL ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

You don't have to quit drinking to reach your goals this summer - but you do need to know what's actually happening in your body when you do, and what to do instead so it doesn't derail your progress.In this episode, we're talking honestly about alcohol, summer, and the social pressure that comes with it. Not from a place of judgment - from a place of finally understanding what's going on so you can make choices that actually feel good, before and after.You'll learn:Why alcohol hits differently in perimenopause and menopause, and what it's doing to your blood sugar, sleep, and recoveryHow one night out can quietly turn into a wasted week — and how to stop that spiral before it startsAlcohol-free alternatives that feel like an actual treat, not a punishmentHow to set real limits on frequency and amount — decided in advance, not in the momentA simple, non-awkward way to navigate the social situations where alcohol is everywhere and expectedThis isn't about willpower. It's about walking into summer with a plan instead of hoping you'll figure it out in the moment.Inspire Fitness is strength training and nutrition coaching designed specifically for women in perimenopause and menopause. If this episode resonated, share it with a woman who needs to hear it doesn't have to be all or nothing.A note: this episode is about the everyday social drinking most of us do, not about alcohol use disorder. If your relationship with drinking feels heavier than "one glass turned into a rough week," you deserve real support, not a podcast episode. The SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) is free, confidential, and available anytime.Peak Cocktails: https://peakcocktails.com/caseyyoung - Use code: Inspire20 for 20% off your order. Blood Orange is my favorite flavor, but I like the variety packs so I have options. Join us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Casey.Young.RD.CPT?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailEthan Okunas is a Registered Dietitian, founder of Quantum Dietitian, and author of Quantum Nutrition and Quantum Weight Loss.Ethan helps clients rebuild their health by aligning metabolism, rhythm, and environment at the level of energy. Rather than focusing only on food and symptoms, Ethan teaches people how to work with the upstream signals — light, timing, water, movement, and mitochondrial function — that truly shape how the body operates.Ethan shares how years of helping clients lose (and regain) weight led him to question conventional nutrition advice. That search ultimately brought him into the world of mitochondrial health, circadian biology, and quantum health, where he discovered that hormones are often driving metabolism rather than calories.Vanessa and Ethan unpack why thyroid dysfunction may actually be a protective response to mitochondrial stress, how our modern environment disrupts hormone signaling, and why optimizing light exposure often has a greater impact than changing what's on your plate.They also discuss restrictive diets, GLP-1 medications, sunlight, sleep, EMFs, grounding, structured water, meal timing, and practical ways anyone can begin reconnecting with nature to improve health.Whether you're struggling with fatigue, stubborn weight, thyroid issues, poor sleep, or simply want to understand the bigger picture of health, this episode offers a refreshing perspective that goes far beyond calories and macros.Here's what we cover in this episode:Ethan's journey from traditional dietetics to quantum healthWhy most weight loss advice fails long-termThe relationship between mitochondria, thyroid function, and reverse T3Why hormones (not calories) ultimately regulate body weightWhat GLP-1 medications reveal about metabolismThe pillars of Quantum Nutrition beyond foodWhy sunlight is one of the most powerful health interventions availableThe importance of complete darkness for sleep and recoveryHow blue light and non-native EMFs affect metabolismSimple ways to reduce EMF exposure at homeWhy meal timing matters as much as food qualityThe role of grounding, structured water, and movement in energy productionThe truth about restrictive low-carb and carnivore dietsWhy adding seasonal carbohydrates can improve metabolism, sleep, and performancePractical daily habits that support circadian biology and mitochondrial healthEnjoy the episode!Connect with Ian:Coaching: https://quantumdietitian.com/coaching1eBooks: https://quantumdietitian.com/store-ebooksPaperback Books: https://quantumdietitian.com/store-paperbacksSupport the showFind Heather:Book with HeatherHeather's Free Product Guide with Discount CodesHeather's Instagram Find Vanessa:Vanessa's Instagram Vanessa's Website Free Product Guide with Discount CodesFree Homeopathy at Home Guide 

Join us for an inspiring episode where Christina Semmens welcomes Catherine DiNuzzo, author of The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety. They explore how faith, prayer, and the sacraments serve as powerful tools in managing anxiety and trauma, emphasizing the importance of integrating Catholic teachings into mental health wellness. Discover how saints and Scripture provide models of healing and resilience, offering comfort and strength on your faith journey.ShareCatherine's transformative journey from aspiring teacher to Catholic mental health advocateThe profound connection between faith, body, and mental healthWhy Catholic principles offer unique strategies for coping with anxietyThe importance of integrating Scripture, prayer, and sacraments into healingUnderstanding trauma versus traumatic events with saints' examplesThe significance of working through holes and wounds in our spiritual and emotional livesPractical resources: the companion workbook and its role in personal healingThe power of surrender and trust in God's plan, inspired by the Sacred Heart devotionThe role of saints like Mary Magdalene and Ignatius of Loyola as guides in recoveryHow to combat stigma around mental health with faith-based approachesPersonal stories of overcoming grief, trauma, and anxiety through prayer and communityThe importance of communication and understanding in supporting loved ones with anxiety00:00 - Introduction: Faith and mental health in today's world01:16 - Catherine's journey from teacher to Catholic mental health advocate02:19 - The biology of anxiety and faith's role in healing03:40 - Faith and counseling: intertwined paths for wellness04:41 - How Catholic mass incorporates sensory grounding strategies05:48 - Why secular counseling lacks what the Church provides06:45 - The pervasive falsehoods about mental health and faith08:18 - Saints as models for overcoming trauma and shame09:17 - The analogy of swimming through life's waves with God's help10:03 - Addressing shame around mental health struggles11:57 - Filling holes with sand: understanding wounds and such filling with faith13:48 - Building a strong spiritual basement for resilience15:10 - Differentiating trauma and traumatic events16:39 - Saints as companions in healing: Ignatius, Josephine Bakhita, Paul, and Mary Magdalene18:26 - The empowering example of Mary Magdalene's love and redemption19:54 - Prayer, Scripture, and sacraments as anchors for mental wellness22:35 - Using the companion workbook for personal growth and community24:14 - The importance of resources in Spanish for broader outreach25:31 - Challenges in reducing stigma and spreading faith-based mental health support30:53 - God's use of our vulnerabilities for greater purpose32:29 - The practice of surrender and trusting in Sacred Heart devotion34:48 - Inspiration from Philip Neri's story and surrendering one's desires37:06 - Advice to younger self: “It's gonna be okay”37:59 - Resources and where to find Catherine's work39:04 - Final thoughts: You are not alone; faith and community are your strengthSacred Heart Mental WellnessBook: The Catholic Guide Through AnxietyWorkbook Companion - Available in Spanish hereSaint Ignatius of LoyolaSaint Josephine BakhitaSaint PaulMary MagdaleneInstagramFacebookMay this episode inspire you to embrace your healing journey with faith, hope, and love.

Most people think physical therapy begins after an injury—but what if it could actually help prevent one?In this episode of Between Two White Coats, Dr. Shelly Plaster and Nurse Practitioner Amber Foster are joined by Holly Atkinson, PT, the physical therapist at Our Family Health Wellness Center, to discuss a different approach to physical therapy: one focused on prevention, strength, longevity, and maintaining your independence for years to come.Together, they explore how physical therapy can help identify muscle imbalances, improve balance, increase strength, boost endurance, and create realistic exercise plans that actually fit into your daily life. They also discuss why movement is one of the most powerful forms of medicine and why waiting until something hurts may be waiting too long.In this episode you'll learn:Why physical therapy isn't just for injuries or surgery recoveryHow muscle loss affects your health as you ageWhat the S4 (Strength, Stability, Stamina & Stretch) Assessment measuresHow body composition and strength testing can personalize your fitness planSimple ways to improve balance and reduce your risk of fallsPractical strategies for building exercise into even the busiest scheduleWhether you're a student athlete, a busy parent, or looking to stay active well into retirement, this conversation will help you understand why movement matters—and how investing in your mobility today can help protect your independence tomorrow.

On this episode of The Imperfect Dads Podcast, Devon is joined by Cameron Conrad, better known online as Your Elder Emo Mom. Cameron is a creator in the Never A Phase Network, where she shares her love of emo, pop-punk, concerts, nostalgia, and the music that continues to shape generations of fans.While Cameron is known for her music content, this conversation focuses on something even more personal: motherhood and the lasting impact of growing up with a father in recovery.Devon has spoken with many dads about sobriety and the decision to get sober, but this is the first conversation from the perspective of a child who experienced life with a parent in recovery. Cameron shares how her dad's commitment to sobriety shaped her childhood, influenced her family, and continues to impact her life today. It's an encouraging reminder that recovery doesn't just transform one person—it can change an entire family for generations.They also talk about raising two daughters with very different personalities, supporting kids through dance, continuing to attend concerts after becoming parents, finding a school that feels like the right fit, and how Cameron built a community through TikTok and Instagram by celebrating emo culture and motherhood.Whether you're a parent, someone in recovery, an emo or pop-punk fan, or simply looking for an honest conversation about family, healing, and raising kids, this episode is for you.In this episode:Growing up with a dad in recoveryHow sobriety impacts the entire familyMotherhood and raising two daughtersParenting children with different personalitiesSupporting kids in dance and extracurricular activitiesContinuing to go to concerts after having childrenEmo and pop-punk cultureThe Never A Phase NetworkBuilding an audience on TikTok and InstagramBalancing content creation with family lifeIf you enjoyed this episode, follow The Imperfect Dads Podcast, leave a rating and review, and share it with another parent, someone in recovery, or an emo fan who would appreciate this conversation.Send us Fan MailFollow us on Facebook and Instagram and TikTok YouTube. Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday and Thursday.This podcast is part of the Never A Phase Network, follow them on instagram at @neveraphasenetwork and check out their podcasts like Emo Kids Anonymous  Wasting Time Podcast Certified Fangirl and The Ska Mailman

The Part of Me That Clings to ControlIn this episode of Lift the Shame: The Podcast, Crystal explores one of the tenderest places in eating disorder recovery and motherhood: the part of us that still reaches for control.For many mothers in recovery, control can feel especially shameful. You may deeply believe in food freedom, body trust, intuitive eating, and raising children without shame — and still feel something inside you tighten around snacks, sugar, appetite, body changes, meal routines, or uncertainty.But the controlling part of you is not your enemy. It may be a protector that learned control was the only way to feel safe.This episode gently reframes control not as proof that you are failing, but as a signal that something vulnerable inside you needs care. Crystal explores how control can show up around your child's eating, your own body, postpartum changes, family meals, and the fear of passing food and body shame on.In this episode, we explore:Why control can feel so comforting in eating disorder recoveryHow motherhood can activate old fears around food, bodies, and uncertaintyWhy the controlling part may be a protector, not the enemyThe difference between curiosity and obedience when fear shows upHow control can offer temporary relief but long-term fragilityWhat it means to build safety that is not dependent on controlling food or bodiesA gentle reflection practice for the moments when you feel the urge to grip tighterReflection question:What is this part of me trying to protect?Gentle practice:The next time you notice the urge to control around food, your body, your child's eating, snacks, sugar, exercise, or body changes, pause and gently ask:What is this part of me trying to protect?Then try saying:Thank you for trying to protect me. I know you are scared. But control is not the only way we can feel safe now.Gentle reminder:There is a part of me that wants control right now. That part makes sense. And that part does not have to lead.Join Lift the ShameIf this conversation named something you've been carrying quietly, I'd love to invite you to Lift the Shame, my free monthly support group for mothers and moms-to-be in eating disorder recovery.It is a gentle space to be with other mothers who understand this overlap — motherhood, recovery, food, body image, control, feeding triggers, and the fear of passing it on.You don't have to carry this alone.Learn more about Lift the Shame and join here: https://www.crystalkarges.com/lift-the-shame-online-support-group Get full access to Lift The Shame: The Column at crystalkarges.substack.com/subscribe

Nina Pick is a somatic healing practitioner and integrative counselor dedicated to helping individuals develop healthy relationships and full, embodied lives. In private practice in Western Massachusetts, she is also a group clinician at the Berkshire Transition Network, where she facilitates groups for men in early recovery.She received an MA in counseling psychology with a focus on marriage and family therapy from Pacifica Graduate Institute and an MA in comparative literature from UC Berkeley. She is a certified NeuroAffective Touch practitioner and a Safe and Sound Protocol provider, with additional training in a range of modalities spanning psychotherapy, somatics, spiritual leadership, and energy medicine.Her books include Sober Secure: An Attachment-Based Guide to Dating, Sex, and Love in Recovery and The Mind-Body Guide to the Twelve Steps: Finding Joy, Sensuality, and Pleasure in Recovery. In this episode, we discuss:An attachment-based approach to recoveryHow early attachment wounding influences adult relationshipsDating for secure attachmentBoundaries around a partner's substance useWhy shame intensifies in early sobrietyRethinking codependencyMoving from isolation to healthy interdependence Relationship focused recovery meetingsFor additional Sober Secure resources, including a meeting facilitator's guide, visit ninapick.com/sober-secure_SUN & MOON SOBER LIVING:Access a free mindfulness meditation guided by Mary Tilson to help manage cravings and regulate emotions: https://pages.sunandmoonsoberliving.com/easemeditationFollow along on Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving ___Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Most people think all stress is bad—but what if avoiding every stressor is actually making your body less resilient?In Part 2 of this two-part series, Dr. Taves explores the concept of good stress and how the right kinds of short-term challenges can help your body become stronger, healthier, and more resilient to headaches and migraines.From exercise and cold exposure to learning new skills and building physical capacity, you'll learn why health isn't about eliminating stress—it's about adapting to it.You'll learn:The difference between good stress and chronic stressWhy resilience matters for headache recoveryHow exercise can increase your headache threshold over timeThe science behind hormesis and positive adaptationWhy recovery is just as important as the stress itselfPractical ways to safely build physical and mental resilienceIf you've been avoiding movement, exercise, or other challenges because you're afraid they'll trigger a headache, this episode offers a different perspective on how building resilience may be part of your recovery.

Three Cipro Pills Changed Her Life: April's Fluoroquinolone Toxicity Recovery StorySchedule Zoom call click hereApril was healthy, active, and worked out every day. Then she took only three Cipro pills for a suspected urinary tract infection.Soon after, her health began to fall apart.In this powerful podcast episode, April shares her personal experience with Cipro side effects, fluoroquinolone toxicity, and her long road toward fluoroquinolone toxicity recovery.She developed many serious symptoms, including:Fast heart rate and heart palpitationsHigh blood pressureSevere anxietyTrouble sleepingHair lossCold hands and feetNeuropathy in her hands and feetAchilles tendon painRinging in her earsInternal tremorsDigestive problemsFood sensitivitiesRapid weight lossApril explains how doctors could not find the cause of her symptoms. Some believed she only had anxiety or depression. However, April knew something was wrong with her body.Her husband later researched Cipro and found stories from other people who had been harmed by fluoroquinolone antibiotics.What You Will Learn in This EpisodeApril and Dr. Hugh Wegwerth discuss:How three Cipro pills affected her healthHow to heal from being floxedWhy fluoroquinolone toxicity can be hard to understandHow antibiotic injuries may affect the nervous systemWhy Cipro toxicity treatment must be personalWhy recovery is not based on one supplementHow diet changes supported her healingWhy testing must lead to a clear treatment planHow functional neurology exercises helped herWhy physical medicine was an important part of her recoveryHow she slowly used a sauna blanket and Chi machineHow removing silica from supplements may have helped reduce her tremorsWhy each person needs a personal recovery planHow faith, family, and community gave her hopeHer Progress TodayApril's tremors are now much smaller and happen less often. Her sleep has improved. Her hair loss has slowed down. She gained her weight back and feels stronger, happier, and more hopeful.Her story shows that fluoroquinolone antibiotic damage reversal may require many small steps. There may not be one pill or one simple answer.April worked on several areas of her health, including:Nervous system supportDiet changesMovement and exercisePhysical medicineTargeted supplementsBlood sugar supportFaith and emotional strengthThis is not a story about one miracle supplement. It is a story about listening to the body, finding the right support, and refusing to give up.Functional Medicine Support for Antibiotic InjuryMany people search for functional medicine for floxed patients because their symptoms are complex. Each person may have different problems that need to be addressed.Some people may also search for a Levaquin toxicity specialist because Levaquin and Cipro are both part of the fluoroquinolone antibiotic family.April's message is simple:You are not alone. Listen to your body. Keep searching for answers. Take recovery one step at a time.This podcast is for anyone searching for information about:Fluoroquinolone toxicity recoveryHow to heal from being floxedCipro toxicity treatmentFluoroquinolone antibiotic damage reversalFunctional medicine for floxed patientsLevaquin toxicity specialistCipro nerve damageAntibiotic injury recoveryCipro side effectsFluoroquinolone black box warningsThis podcast shares one person's personal experience. It is for education only and is not medical advice. Every person is different, and results may vary.

What happens when the worst moment of your health journey becomes the foundation of your life's purpose?For Anthony Masiello, it started with a letter that told him his body was a bad bet. It ended with an organization helping thousands of people transform their health.In this episode of NHA Today, Dr. Stephan Esser sits down with Anthony Masiello, founder of Lifestyle Telemedicine, former NIH and Novartis healthcare tech executive, and a man who lost 160 pounds over 20 months through lifestyle medicine alone, for one of the most inspiring personal transformation conversations the show has had.Anthony's story is remarkable not just for the weight he lost but for who he became on the other side. From introvert to extrovert. From fear-driven to purpose-driven. From a data scientist who helped build systems that managed disease to a founder whose organization is helping thousands of people escape it altogether.In this conversation you will learn:The moment a life insurance denial became the turning point that saved his lifeHow he switched from trying to lose weight to trying to get health and why that changed everythingHow he lost 35 pounds in his first 8 weeks and 160 pounds over 20 monthsWhat G-BOMBS are and how they became the foundation of his recoveryHow his doctor took him off blood pressure medication before he finished losing the weightWhat it feels like to break through limitations you had accepted as permanentHow health transformed his confidence, his identity, and his sense of purposeWhy he stopped comparing himself to others and only compares himself to his worstWhat Lifestyle Telemedicine does and how it is making lifestyle medicine accessibleWhy every time someone searches for how to get healthy they are casting a vote for change────────────────────────────────────────ABOUT ANTHONY MASIELLO────────────────────────────────────────Anthony Masiello is the founder of Lifestyle Telemedicine, a healthcare organization making lifestyle medicine accessible nationwide through telemedicine. A former NIH human genome project researcher and Novartis Pharmaceuticals technology executive, Anthony lost 160 pounds through lifestyle medicine in 2006 after being denied a life insurance policy at 33. He has since run marathons, hiked mountains, and built an organization dedicated to helping others do the same.────────────────────────────────────────LINKS AND RESOURCES────────────────────────────────────────Full episode and show notes: NHA Today on YouTubeSubscribeLifestyle Telemedicine: https://lifestyletelemedicine.comLifestyle Telemedicine on InstagramAnthony Masiello on LinkedInFollow Dr. Esser on Instagram

What happens when exhaustion becomes your normal? In this episode, Dr Jodi Richardson sits down with kinesiologist, yoga and meditation teacher Ilana Kosakiewicz, whose own experience with chronic fatigue and autoimmune illness forced her to stop - and ultimately transformed her life.Together they explore:The early whispers of burnout we often ignoreWhy so many women have normalised exhaustionThe difference between rest and recoveryHow “white space” resets the nervous systemMicro‑moments of rest that actually workThe power of Yoga Nidra and non‑sleep deep restHow slowing down helps us show up better for the people we loveThis conversation is a gentle reminder that rest isn’t indulgent - it’s essential.Connect with Ilana Kosakiewicz: Website: https://ilanak.com.au/ Instagram & Facebook: IlanaK.Kinesiology LinkedIn: Alana Kazakovich Podcast: The Energy Shift Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson: https://linktr.ee/drjodirichardson?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabqDVAw_zhoG3IXGRhgjn-J14BFJy50ztJbCHywMfZobVH12nX1USMbisI_aem_QViUbKkXHlwbD3y4kGcvGQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one plans to become addicted—but recovery can become the beginning of a brand-new life.In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Ervin Lee welcomes Shane and Waylan from Into Action Recovery Centers to share their personal journeys through addiction, homelessness, faith, and ultimately finding freedom in Christ.Together, they discuss how addiction affects families, the importance of community, what true recovery looks like, and why surrendering to God changed everything. Their stories are honest, inspiring, and filled with hope for anyone who believes they're too far gone.In this episode, you'll learn:How addiction slowly takes control of a person's lifeThe role family dynamics can play in addiction and recoveryWhy community and healthy friendships are essential for lasting sobrietyThe difference between simply being sober and truly living in recoveryHow faith transforms lives beyond addictionWhy trusting the recovery process is the key to lasting changeWhether you're struggling yourself or supporting someone you love, this episode offers encouragement, practical wisdom, and a reminder that healing is always possible.Need Help?

Learn more about David Dean Haskell - https://www.daviddeanehaskell.com/ CODA Book - https://coda.org/purchase/Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendations:AA Big Book - https://www.aa.org/the-big-bookBest piece of Recovery advice: Song that symbolizes Recovery to David - Rise by Calum Scott- https://youtu.be/EaCHGqyD45E?si=reOEYxfS4PZG6ljeSummaryIn this episode, David Deane Haskell shares his journeythrough addiction, recovery, and healing from trauma, emphasizing theimportance of inner child work, spiritual growth, and community support.Discover insights into overcoming codependency, mental health challenges, andfinding peace of mind. In this episode, David Deane Haskell shares his journeythrough recovery, exploring the impact of honesty, community, and spiritualpractices. He discusses his work with Coda, the importance of relationships,and his new book 'Wounded Angels,' offering valuable lessons for those on therecovery path.Key TopicsAddiction and recovery journeyImpact of childhood trauma and lossInner child work and healingRole of spirituality and higher powerImportance of community and service in recoveryMental health challenges including ADHD and bipolarRelationship with food and substancesSpiritual awakening and letting goFamily of origin and its influenceTools and practices for maintaining sobriety The role of honesty in recoveryHow community supports healingThe impact of spiritual practices on well-beingDavid's experience with Coda and other programsInsights from the book Wounded Angels Don't forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” availableonly on Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz?si=NC26a67vQjqw0BcgTzPmRg(c) 2015 - 2026 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights Reserved. ThemeMusic: “all clear” (⁠⁠⁠https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/)byKetsa (https://ketsa.uk⁠⁠⁠) licensed underCCBY-NC-ND4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)

If you've been asking, “Is My Child's Behavior Normal?” you're not alone. Knowing when to wait and when to act can feel overwhelming—but it starts with understanding patterns. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, expert in Regulation First Parenting™, helps you decode dysregulation with clarity and confidence.Worried and constantly Googling, “Is My Child's Behavior Normal?” You're not alone. When big reactions, meltdowns, or mood swings keep showing up, it's hard to know what's a phase—and what needs support.Here's how to read the signs and respond with confidence.Is My Child's Behavior Normal or a Sign of Something More?If you're asking this, it's not coming from curiosity—it's coming from concern. You're seeing patterns: big emotions, tough recoveries, or ups and downs that don't quite sit right.Here's the shift: Stop asking if it's “normal” and start asking what the behavior is telling you about your child's nervous system. Behavior is communication.All kids have big feelings—that's developmentPatterns tell the real story, not one-off momentsYou're not overreacting—you're noticing something importantHow Often Is Too Often for Meltdowns?Frequency matters more than labels.A meltdown once in a while? That's part of growing up. But when struggles happen daily or constantly, it's a sign the nervous system is overloaded.Occasional = expectedFrequent = a signal something needs supportLook for patterns over time, not isolated eventsOne parent shared her child melted down every night after school—it wasn't “bad behavior,” it was overwhelm spilling out.Why Does My Child Overreact to Small Things?If your child explodes over something minor, it's not about the moment—it's about capacity.Big reactions to small triggers = a stressed nervous system.Does the reaction match the situation?Are emotions escalating quickly?Does it feel bigger than it should?When the brain is dysregulated, even tiny stressors feel huge.Want to stay calm when your child pushes every button? Become a Dysregulation Insider VIP and get the FREE Regulation Rescue Kit—your step-by-step guide to stop oppositional behaviors without yelling or giving in. Go to www.drroseann.com/newsletter and grab your kit today.Why Does It Take My Child So Long to Calm Down?Recovery is the piece most parents miss.Some kids bounce back in minutes. Others take hours—or even days. That's not defiance. That's limited regulation capacity.Long recovery = full stress cupKids can't “snap out of it” when overwhelmedRegulation skills are built—not forcedThink of it like this: if the cup is overflowing, adding one drop causes a flood.Why Is My Child Fine at School but Falls Apart at Home?This is more common than you think—and deeply misunderstood.Kids often hold it together in structured environments and release it where they feel safest—you.It's called after-school restraint collapseNot manipulation—it's nervous system depletionSafe environments = emotional releaseExample: Josh looked “fine” at school, but had daily meltdowns at home. His brain used all its energy holding it together—and had nothing left.When Should I Worry About My Child's Behavior?Here's your guide. Look at four key patterns:Frequency – Is it constant?Intensity – Does it feel extreme?Recovery – How long to bounce back?Impact – Is it affecting daily life?If you see increasing intensity, longer recovery, and growing impact, it's time to lean in—not wait it out.

In this rare full-length Sacred Business Calibration episode, Kelle Sparta sits down with Carlos Tanner, director of the Ayahuasca Foundation, to explore an ambitious new vision: creating a plant medicine-assisted recovery program for veterans struggling with PTSD and substance use disorder.Drawing from his own recovery journey and nearly two decades of experience with plant medicine education and healing retreats, Carlos shares how the Ayahuasca Foundation is partnering with a rehabilitation center to design a transformational 12-week recovery process. Together, Kelle and Carlos discuss addiction, trauma, personal power, integration, faith, consciousness, energetic protection, and the challenges of creating a program that bridges modern recovery models with ancestral healing traditions.This conversation offers a thoughtful exploration of addiction recovery, transformational healing, spiritual development, and what it takes to create lasting change.What You'll LearnHow PTSD and addiction are often interconnectedWhy personal sovereignty is essential in recovery workThe difference between substance-focused and process-focused healingHow ancestral healing traditions view medicine differently than modern cultureThe role of integration in plant medicine experiencesWhy self-love and self-support are critical for long-term recoveryHow veterans may benefit from structured transformational programsThe importance of energetic protection and commitment in healing workReferences MentionedAyahuascaPlant medicine traditionsPTSD recoverySubstance use disorder recoveryNeuroplasticitySoul retrievalForgiveness work12-Step recovery programsHeroic Hearts ProjectAyahuasca FoundationResources MentionedAyahuasca Foundationhttps://ayahuascafoundation.orgShadow Work Readiness Quizhttps://learn.kellesparta.com/shadowworkquizThis episode is part of Spirit Sherpa's Sacred Business Calibration series, where Kelle helps transformational leaders, healers, and practitioners navigate growth, leadership, and business evolution. If you want to get the full length episodes all the time, they are part of the Sacred Profits Mentorship Program.The Spirit Sherpa podcast exists to help spiritual practitioners develop greater discernment, sovereignty, and transformational capacity.

Burnout isn't a productivity problem - It's an environment problem.If you're exhausted, stuck in a job you dread, and trying to build your escape plan with no energy left, moving abroad can create the space you need to recover, rebuild, and create a life you actually want.In this episode, we're covering:Why working "harder" is often the worst solution to burnoutThe story of Angela, who left LA for the Philippines and rebuilt her career from a place of recoveryHow a lower cost of living can buy you time, energy, and optionsWhen it makes sense to move abroad before fully building your businessHow to use savings strategically to recover from burnoutWhat to do if you don't have much money savedWhy having a clear relocation and business plan matters more than ever when resources are tightBurnout is often a sign that something fundamental needs to change. Sometimes the best path forward is leaving the environment that's keeping you stuck.Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more visionaries who need these insights.

Cynthia Donovan sits down with Dr. Jen Gaudiani, physician and author of Sick Enough, to unpack one of the most misunderstood aspects of hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA): you do not need to have an eating disorder to lose your period.Together, they explore how under-nutrition, over-exercise, stress, and biological individuality can disrupt menstrual cycles, even in women who believe they are eating “healthy” and doing everything “right.” Dr. Gaudiani explains the physiology behind hypothalamic amenorrhea, including how the brain downregulates reproductive hormones when energy availability is too low, and why this can happen across a wide spectrum of body types and lifestyles.This episode challenges the harmful belief that you are “not sick enough” to deserve help, and reframes missing periods as a critical early warning sign of metabolic and hormonal adaptation, not failure.You'll also learn how HA often shows up with invisible symptoms like anxiety, perfectionism, cold intolerance, poor sleep, slowed digestion, and low energy, even when labs appear normal. Most importantly, this conversation highlights what recovery actually requires: not perfection, but physiological safety, nourishment, and nervous system support.If you've ever been told your symptoms “aren't serious enough,” or you've struggled with losing your period while being active, disciplined, or high-performing, this episode will help you finally make sense of what your body is trying to communicate.Key Topics Covered:Why hypothalamic amenorrhea can occur without an eating disorderThe role of energy availability in menstrual health“Sick enough” thinking and why it delays recoveryInvisible symptoms of under-nutrition (even with normal labs)Metabolic adaptation and why the body slows downHow the brain prioritizes survival over reproductionBone health risks and hormonal suppression in HAWhy comparison to others is misleading biologicallyThe identity shift required for full recoveryHow to talk to providers who may not understand HASupporting adolescents and breaking generational diet culture patternsAbout the Guest:Dr. Jen Gaudiani is a physician specializing in eating disorders and complex medical complications of under-nutrition. She is the author of Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders, now in its updated second edition. (https://amzn.to/4waPFVf)She is the founder of the Gaudiani Clinic, where she and her team support patients across the United States with eating disorders, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and complex medical presentations related to energy deficiency.

Restoring Your Life After Coming Off Psychiatric MedicationsWho Am I and How Do I Move Forward?Coming off psychiatric medications can feel like the end of a long and difficult journey. But for many people, it is also the beginning of a new one.In this episode, Emily and I talk about what happens after medication withdrawal — when the body has healed, and the symptoms are gone, but the emotional, social, and practical challenges still remain.We discuss the process of rebuilding confidence, identity, relationships, habits, and daily life after years of psychiatric treatment.Emily shares her personal experience of feeling free after withdrawal, only to realize that there were still deeper layers to heal, including fear, loneliness, self-doubt, and the need to start over in many areas of life.We also explore:The emotional aftermath of psychiatric treatmentWhy people may feel anxious even after a successful withdrawalHow medication, symptoms, and the psychiatric system can affect identityThe challenge of rebuilding friendships, work, and purposeWhy self-care habits can slip after recoveryHow supplements, energy medicine, rest, and diet can support long-term healingThe importance of patience, compassion, and taking one small step at a timeThis conversation is not only about coming off medications. It is about learning how to rebuild one's life after healing from a chronic medical condition.It is about recognizing what you have survived, giving yourself grace, and moving forward with a life that feels whole, authentic, and free.Enjoy!Please come back for more episodes of The Holistic Psychiatrist! If you've enjoyed this podcast, please give us a five-star rating to help spread the word. Visit holistipsychiatrist.com to contact me and to access more free articles and resources!Support the showTo sustain my work as a holistic psychiatrist and support my efforts to improve psychiatric treatment for all through my podcasts, articles, website, and YouTube channel, please show your appreciation and help champion holistic psychiatry by clicking HERE to contribute!Click here to listen to all of The Holistic Psychiatrist Podcast episodesContact here to email Dr. Lee directly. New! Join me on Substack A space for my opinions and reflections on cultural, political, social, and psychological issues. Feel free to comment and respond to those articles.If you like this podcast, please give it a 5-star rating and share this with others! Thank you!For more about Dr. Alice W. Lee, please visit:Website: www.holisticpsychiatrist.comMore stories and insights: Holistic ArticlesYouTube: The Holistic PsychiatristTo schedule consultations or appointments, call Dr. Lee's office at 240-437-7600Dr. Lee is located near downtown Stamford, Conn...

Have you ever found yourself struggling to navigate social media in recovery, comparing, doom scrolling, and falling into patterns you thought you'd left behind? This episode is for you.This week on the Full of Beans Podcast, I'm joined by Sophie Macfie, founder of Soph's Plant Kitchen, cookbook author, and personal trainer, who shares her own experience of disordered eating and how she's built a life that genuinely nourishes her in every sense of the word.We also talk about the complicated relationship between wellness culture, the fitness industry, and recovery, and why it can be so hard to tell the difference between what's helping and what isn't.In this episode, we explore:Sophie's own experience of disordered eating and what helped her turn a cornerWhy social media can feel so triggering in eating disorder recoveryHow plant-based eating can be a genuine expression of values, and when it isn'tThe fitness industry, body ideals and why aesthetics can be a trapThe "strong not skinny" movement, where it lands and where it falls shortWhy what you're drawn to on social media can signal where you are in your recoveryResponsibility for harmful content online: the person posting or the person scrolling?Why defining yourself by one thing, however healthy it looks, can keep you stuckThe importance of rest and slowing down in eating disorder recoveryPlease note that everyone's recovery journey is completely individual. The topics we discuss in this episode may not be appropriate for everyone and should always be explored as part of your own personalised recovery journey, ideally alongside your treatment team. We are all at different stages, and that is something to be honoured, not rushed.Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans PodcastFollow Full of Beans on InstagramCheck out our websiteListen on YouTubeConnect with Sophie via Instagram (@sophsplantkitchen) and order Soph's book, 30 in 30, here! ⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, plant-based eating and exercise. Please take care while listening.

Full Shownotes Here: https://sociallyausome.com/post/adhd-wired-for-more-nervous-system-performance-ian-mai-ep-210/You've hit every quota. You've built the business. You've stood on stage. And you're still exhausted, still numbing, still feeling like it's never enough. That's not a discipline problem. That's a nervous system problem.Ian Mai spent 12 years in tech consulting, became a president's club sales rep AND a pro bodybuilder simultaneously, and still hit complete rock bottom in 2020. The addictions, the near-failed marriage, the burnout he couldn't grind his way out of — all of it traced back to one thing: unmanaged ADHD and a nervous system that had never learned to rest.In this episode, we cover:Why the highly successful but quietly suffering ADHD professional never feels like enoughThe real neurological link between ADHD and addictionWhy zone two cardio is non-negotiable for ADHD nervous system recoveryHow to use exercise to rehearse high-pressure moments before they happenThe "double tab" awareness method and how it breaks the shame-avoidance cycleWhat it actually takes to go from knowing what to do to doing itIan is opening his H2 group coaching cohort on July 1st, and all of June is FREE for early sign-ups.Connect with Ian:

In this special co-broadcast episode, The Poison Lab joins forces with The Kratom Sobriety Podcast for a deeper conversation about kratom, regulation, addiction, recovery, and what poison center data can tell us about real-world harm.Kratom is a plant-derived substance that contains mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, compounds with opioid-like effects. It is sold in many forms, including powders, capsules, drinks, tonics, and concentrated extracts, often in gas stations, smoke shops, and online. For many people, kratom is encountered with little warning about its risks, including dependence, withdrawal, and toxicity.Study NewsThis episode grew out of our newly published study in Addiction, which examined kratom-related poison center calls across states with different legal approaches: states with bans, states with kratom consumer protection acts, and states with no specific regulation.The study began with a real policy question in Wisconsin: is the public better protected by prohibition, by regulated access, or by leaving kratom largely unregulated? As clinical toxicologists and poison center clinicians, our goal was not to write policy, but to add objective data to a debate that often moves faster than the evidence.Ryan discusses how that question led to a broader debate within medical toxicology and poison center circles: What are the harms of prohibition? What are the risks of unfettered access? Is regulation safer than a ban? And what can poison center data actually tell us about those questions?After the study was published, people reached out from several directions: journalists, policymakers, people concerned about the risks of prohibition, and people who had experienced harm from easy access to kratom. That included the team behind The Kratom Sobriety Podcast, who wanted to talk about the study and the lived experience of kratom dependence and recovery.The conversation highlights both the data and the human side of the issue: people who developed kratom dependence, struggled to stop, and found their way into recovery. The episode explores why policy decisions around kratom are so difficult, why easy access to opioid-like substances can be dangerous, and why lived experience matters alongside epidemiologic data.Topics covered include:What kratom is and why it is often called a “gas station drug”Mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, and opioid-like effectsKratom dependence, withdrawal, and recoveryHow poison centers track emerging substancesDifferences between state bans, consumer protection acts, and unregulated accessWhat poison center data can and cannot tell usWhy kratom policy is more complicated than “ban it” versus “leave it alone”The importance of listening to people with lived experienceThis episode is a longer-form conversation about science, policy, toxicology, and recovery. It is not medical advice, and it is not meant to tell any individual person what they should do. But it is meant to bring more evidence, nuance, and humanity into a debate that needs all three.If you or someone you know is struggling with kratom or any substance use, help is available. In the United States, you can contact the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.ExtrasFree to read version of the study News articles about the studyUS Kratom Use Surges 65-Fold in 13 YearsCalls to poison centers over 'natural' supplement have skyrocketed by 6,500% since 2010Kratom Use Soars in US, Alters Lives Dramatically | Mirage NewsKratom use is surging in the US, with life-changing consequences, study revealsKratom use is surging in the US, with life-changing consequences | EurekAlert!

In this special co-broadcast episode, The Poison Lab joins forces with The Kratom Sobriety Podcast for a deeper conversation about kratom, regulation, addiction, recovery, and what poison center data can tell us about real-world harm.Kratom is a plant-derived substance that contains mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, compounds with opioid-like effects. It is sold in many forms, including powders, capsules, drinks, tonics, and concentrated extracts, often in gas stations, smoke shops, and online. For many people, kratom is encountered with little warning about its risks, including dependence, withdrawal, and toxicity.Study NewsThis episode grew out of our newly published study in Addiction, which examined kratom-related poison center calls across states with different legal approaches: states with bans, states with kratom consumer protection acts, and states with no specific regulation.The study began with a real policy question in Wisconsin: is the public better protected by prohibition, by regulated access, or by leaving kratom largely unregulated? As clinical toxicologists and poison center clinicians, our goal was not to write policy, but to add objective data to a debate that often moves faster than the evidence.Ryan discusses how that question led to a broader debate within medical toxicology and poison center circles: What are the harms of prohibition? What are the risks of unfettered access? Is regulation safer than a ban? And what can poison center data actually tell us about those questions?After the study was published, people reached out from several directions: journalists, policymakers, people concerned about the risks of prohibition, and people who had experienced harm from easy access to kratom. That included the team behind The Kratom Sobriety Podcast, who wanted to talk about the study and the lived experience of kratom dependence and recovery.The conversation highlights both the data and the human side of the issue: people who developed kratom dependence, struggled to stop, and found their way into recovery. The episode explores why policy decisions around kratom are so difficult, why easy access to opioid-like substances can be dangerous, and why lived experience matters alongside epidemiologic data.Topics covered include:What kratom is and why it is often called a “gas station drug”Mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, and opioid-like effectsKratom dependence, withdrawal, and recoveryHow poison centers track emerging substancesDifferences between state bans, consumer protection acts, and unregulated accessWhat poison center data can and cannot tell usWhy kratom policy is more complicated than “ban it” versus “leave it alone”The importance of listening to people with lived experienceThis episode is a longer-form conversation about science, policy, toxicology, and recovery. It is not medical advice, and it is not meant to tell any individual person what they should do. But it is meant to bring more evidence, nuance, and humanity into a debate that needs all three.If you or someone you know is struggling with kratom or any substance use, help is available. In the United States, you can contact the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.ExtrasFree to read version of the study News articles about the studyUS Kratom Use Surges 65-Fold in 13 YearsCalls to poison centers over 'natural' supplement have skyrocketed by 6,500% since 2010Kratom Use Soars in US, Alters Lives Dramatically | Mirage NewsKratom use is surging in the US, with life-changing consequences, study revealsKratom use is surging in the US, with life-changing consequences | EurekAlert!

Send us Fan MailIf you've ever felt better temporarily after antibiotics, herbals, or restrictive diets only to have symptoms slowly return again, this episode explains why that happens and what's often being missed underneath the surface.Rather than viewing SIBO as simply “bad bacteria coming back,” Alyssa walks through the larger gut environment that allows overgrowth to happen in the first place — including motility issues, digestion problems, nervous system dysregulation, constipation, microbiome depletion, and impaired gut defenses.You'll learn:Why recurring SIBO is usually not just one single “root cause”The difference between treating bacterial overgrowth vs restoring gut functionHow the small intestine normally regulates bacterial balanceWhy impaired motility and the migrating motor complex matter so muchThe role of stomach acid, bile flow, digestive enzymes, and gut immunityWhy symptom relief does not always mean the gut environment has recoveredThe hidden reasons SIBO keeps relapsing after treatmentWhy restrictive diets alone rarely create lasting recoveryHow chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation affect digestionWhat needs to improve to make long-term progress possibleFree resources:Download Alyssa's FREE SIBO Diet Recipe Collection for breakfast, lunch, snack, and dessert ideas that support gut healing without unnecessary restriction. Watch Alyssa's FREE Masterclass: “Why Your Gut Still Isn't Better — The Real Reason You Feel Stuck” Book your free 15-minute strategy call, and we'll look at your symptom history, what you've already tried, and whether working together makes sense, along with what that would look like. Learn more about Nutrition Resolution's Signature Healthy Gut Restoration Program — a personalized, root-cause approach to addressing bloating, constipation, and underlying digestive imbalances.DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa's Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources tailored to your symptoms.Find Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  -Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa's FREE Facebook Community here.Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives. 

Julia Klim is redefining what it means to live and perform well in a high-pressure world.As former Head of Strategic Partnerships at Equinox Group, she helped transform the brand from a luxury gym into a full-spectrum healthspan platform. She launched Optimize by Equinox, an elite longevity program that pairs members with doctors, trainers, nutritionists, and sleep coaches using deep biometric data.Julia writes the Substack “In Search Of”, where she challenges the idea that health can be “hacked.” She argues that many high performers are quietly dysregulated despite doing everything right, and that nervous system health, immune resilience, and cellular energy are the real foundations of long-term performance.Julia is known for cutting through wellness hype, questioning over-optimization, and exposing why more tools, more supplements, and more protocols often make people worse, not better.In this episode, Julia breaks down why anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, and burnout are usually signs of autonomic overload, not lack of discipline. We explore how chronic stress, inflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction quietly erode performance, and why your body must feel safe before any optimization works.You will learn:Why you cannot biohack your nervous systemHow hidden dysregulation shows up in high performersWhat biomarkers and signals actually matterWhy supplements fail in threat modeHow to build real resilience instead of chasing hacksWhy environment, relationships, and routines drive recoveryHow to perform at a high level without burning outThis is a grounded, science-backed conversation for founders and leaders who want to win for decades, not just quarters.Julia Klim- In Search Of: https://readinsearchof.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaklim/- X/Twitter: https://x.com/klimjuls- Instagram: https://instagram.com/klimjulsLloyed Lobo- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lloyedlobo- Instagram: https://instagram.com/lloyedlobo

My current perspective on eating disorders is that labeling food behaviors as a disorder has kept the field of food recovery distracted, continuing to focus on that food is the problem. Patterns of binge eating, restriction, yo yo dieting, food noise, and body image struggles need to be re-labeled as nervous system dysregulation or a trauma response. Food, for many, was never actually the problem, but it was the strategy to support the nervous system, to cultivate safety, and to produce specific neurotransmitters. The safer you feel in your body, the less you can experience food or body image impulses that are trying to facilitate safety.In this week's episode, I chat with Francesca Annenberg, Eating Disorder Recovery, Somatic Practitioner, and Psychedelic Integration Guide, about: How psychedelic assisted therapies can be utilized in food recoveryHow movement, sensory awareness and reconnecting with the body can transform food and body image issuesBuilding safety and trust in the bodyThe connection between food, relationships, and self worthYou can also read the transcript to this week's episode here: https://www.stephaniemara.com/blog/breakthrough-food-recovery-stucknessI truly believe somatic psychology has been the missing piece for many people struggling for decades with their food and body image. This is why I'm passionate about teaching my three month live Somatic Eating® Program to be able to reach more people with this work. You can learn more at ​somaticeating.com​. The doors are open to join now and I would love to connect with you more in the program.With Compassion and Empathy, Stephanie Mara FoxKeep in touch with Francesca: Website: http://www.francescaeatsroses.com/ IG + TikTok: @francescaeatsroses LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-rose-annenberg-46966631 Email: hello@francescaeatsroses.comSupport the showKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/https://www.somaticeating.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: support@stephaniemara.comSupport the show:Become a supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/809987/supportAll affiliate links: https://www.stephaniemara.com/resourcesReceive 15% off my fave protein powder with code STEPHANIEMARA at checkout here: https://www.equipfoods.com/STEPHANIEMARAUse my Amazon Affiliate link when shopping on Amazon: https://amzn.to/448IyPlSpecial thanks to Bendsound for the music in this episode. www.bensou...

Download: From Self-Blame to Self-Compassion Recovery Worksheet.Are you your own worst enemy in recovery? This episode tackles the hidden barrier that keeps many people stuck in addiction - a harsh inner critic. Hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind explore how self-blame can sabotage recovery efforts and share research-backed strategies for developing self-compassion. Drawing from Dr. Kristen Neff's groundbreaking research, they explain why being kind to yourself isn't just "feel-good talk" but a powerful tool for lasting change. The hosts break down practical steps to transform your inner dialogue and explain why self-compassion actually leads to better accountability than harsh self-criticism. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers actionable tools to break free from shame and build lasting resilience.Key TopicsThe difference between self-compassion and self-excuseResearch evidence supporting self-compassion in recoveryHow shame fuels addiction cyclesPractical steps to develop self-compassionThe role of community support in building self-compassionConnection between self-compassion and accountabilityTools for identifying and transforming your inner criticKey Timestamps[00:01:23] Why we're kinder to others than ourselves[00:03:35] Understanding the trap of self-blame[00:05:02] Introduction to Dr. Kristen Neff's research[00:07:34] Self-compassion vs. making excuses[00:08:23] Practical steps for developing self-compassion[00:11:36] The importance of common humanity[00:14:31] Different timelines for changeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.