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So our brains and guts have an incredibly powerful connection. So powerful in fact that with the right nutrition, we can use foods to heal our brain, and to energize, and invigorate our nervous system. But if our lifestyle becomes filled with processed foods full of artificial ingredients, refined carbohydrates, and sugar, over time our brains begin to face an energy crisis.  JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST We're talking about this with Amy Berger, the Author of The Alzheimer's Antidote and Nutrition Counselor at Tuit Nutrition. Amy's uncovering the different parts of the brain that have a connection to Alzheimer's, and shining a big spotlight on the scientific reach about how a low-carb and higher fat diet can help fight chronic neurodegenerative diseases, memory loss, and cognitive decline. Even if Alzheimer's doesn't run in your family, this episode is full of great advice for preventing disease and keeping a healthy mind, for life.  Food itself is not a cure for metabolic problems or chronic neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. However, if we eat more nutritious foods with plenty of B12 vitamins, healthy fats, and clean non-CAFO sources of animal protein, we can begin to understand their connection towards easing the symptoms of Alzheimer's, brain fog, and dementia for so many millions of people out there who suffer. [spacer height="20px" id="2"] Early Prevention of Alzheimer's Alzheimer's has been referred to as Type 3 Diabetes because those who have it also tend to have very high insulin levels.  In a regular blood test, our insulin and glucose levels may appear normal when they're really not at all. To find out our insulin levels, we should specifically ask for a fasting insulin test from a doctor. We can improve our insulin levels with a short term boost with intranasal insulin. However, we can't solely rely on short term fixes to help our brain. Rather than turning to insulin treatment, we should be focusing on resensitizing the blood brain barrier. Even if someone is a carrier of the ApoE4 gene, that doesn't mean that they'll automatically have Alzheimer's some day. If we can begin to make lifestyle changes as early as in our 30s and 40s, we might be able to evade triggering the gene. We also have to consider other factors that can lead to Alzheimer's and dementia such as the side effects from anesthesia or physical trauma to the brain.  [spacer height="20px" id="2"] Daily Exercise We don't have to train or push ourselves to compete in marathons in order to have a healthy mind. Regular cardio, lifting weights, or even simple exercises like walking can keep our brains strong. [spacer height="20px" id="2"] The Ketogenic Diet A low-carb, high-fat diet such as the Ketogenic Diet is not a miracle cure to end Alzheimer's. However, it has been proven that there are noticeable, subjective and objective measurable differences and improvements in the brain when following this diet. [spacer height="20px" id="2"] The Importance of the B12 Vitamin Besides having high insulin levels, many Alzheimer's patients are also deficient in the B12 vitamin.  The B12 vitamin is extremely important because it can help our brains function properly and transport messages via neurons. Unfortunately, even if we do eat plenty of foods that have the B12 vitamin, prescription antacids can inhibit our ability to absorb the nutrient. Too much follate can also mask our B12 numbers. B12 deficiency can easily be mistaken for dementia because there are side effects that are irreversible.  A deficiency in the B12 vitamin might not only lead to dementia, but it can also trigger memory loss, confusion, or loss of balance. If it's very severe, we can experience feelings of numbness, tingling sensations, and cold extremities. To ensure we have good B12 levels, we can add the following foods to our diet: Red meat Egg yolks Fatty seafood Shellfish Lamb Beef Pork Goat Olive oil Avocado oil Nuts Seeds For vegetarians and vegans, some forms of algae or supplements can help. [spacer height="20px" id="2"] Listen To Episode 119 As Amy Uncovers: Why Alzheimer's Disease  is referred to as Type 3 Diabetes The power of the Ketogenic Diet to keep our brains healthy. Why insulin and glucose levels are so high in Alzheimer's patients.  Why we shouldn't rely on short term fixes to help our brain via insulin treatment, but focus on resensitizing the blood brain barrier. What are the different pieces of the brain that contribute to Alzheimer's including the cell body, the axon, and the dendrites. The importance of getting enough of the B12 vitamin and how to find out if we are deficient. What else can affect our brain's function and a rapid onset of Alzheimer's besides just environmental and product toxins. How we can measure brain decline at any age. The difference between brain fog and experiencing the early stages of Alzheimer's. How the ApoE4 Alzheimer's gene may or may not be a factor for whether some actually develops the disease. About gluconeogenesis and how this metabolic pathway relates to the eating patterns we might have. How to approach changing our diets and allowing our bodies to adjust. Deciding whether or not Ketosis is right for someone. How to give a short term fix and help someone who is older to take exogenous ketones or beneficial MCT oil and coconut oil to help their brain function. [spacer height="20px" id="2"] Top 3 Takeaways From The Show Alzheimer's is basically an energy crises in the brain. Neurons that are affected by Alzheimer's have lost their ability to gather energy from glucose and so they starve and shrivel up. When atrophy begins, the connections between the brain neurons are lost. That is when memory loss, clouded thinking, and personality changes can begin. The brain is like a hybrid car and can run on different sources of energy. Besides glucose and fats, the brain can also run on ketones. Many people have seen great improvement in how their brain functions by following a low-carb, high fat diet such as the Ketogenic Diet. The brain will always need a little bit of glucose for energy, but we don't have to be eating glucose for that to happen. Through gluconeogenesis, our brains are able to turn amino acids and fats into the glucose that it needs to survive. Whether or not we have the ApoE4 gene, it doesn't necessarily mean we will or won't develop a chronic neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer's. Several lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise also come into play. By keeping up with regular exercise and following a healthy diet, we can help our minds stay strong and sharp for many years. [spacer height="20px" id="2"] Power Quotes From Amy Berger [spacer height="20px" id="2"] [tweetthis]"Ketones are a fuel substrate that can act like an energy drink for the brain. They can be a short term boost." - @TuitNutrition [/tweetthis] [spacer height="20px" id="2"] "Alzheimer's is basically an energy crisis because it's a metabolic problem. By that it's a problem with how the brain is receiving metabolic energy. When your body gets tired, you can be sluggish, cranky, or clumsy and maybe you make mistakes that you don't normally make. So, when the brain doesn't have enough energy, it does the same." - Amy Berger on why Alzheimer's is an energy crisis for the brain.  "Many people who have Alzheimer's are also insulin resistant and therefore have very high insulin.  That's why Alzehimer's is now often referred to as Type 3 Diabetes. " - Amy Berger on Alzheimer's and insulin resistance in the brain.  "Alzheimer's itself is not a rapid onset disease. Nobody wakes up one day with Alzheimer's disease. This is something that builds over the course of decades which is why it's so important to be pro-active." - Amy Berger on how Alzheimer's can  develop overtime. "Brain fog is an acute, short term indicator of some type of energy problem in your brain. It's helpful to keep an eye on your blood sugar which you can easily do at home with a glucometer." - Amy Berger on how brain fog can be an indicator that your brain is lacking the energy it needs and how to measure it. "ApoE4 does not cause Alzheimer's, but it does raise your susceptibility to developing it. The most important thing is to get rid of the refined carbohydrates and grains. Focus on eating more fatty seafood, shellfish, lots of healthy fat like olive oil, avocado oil, nuts and seeds or good quality animal protein like lamb, beef, goat, or  pork." - Amy Berger on the ApoE4 gene and what foods to eat to avoid triggering that gene.  [spacer height="20px" id="2"] About The Alzheimer's Antidote by Amy Berger A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in 2016 is startlingly similar to a half-century ago. Despite decades of research and millions of dollars invested in uncovering the causes and developing treatments for this devastating illness, progress has been slow, with each new “blockbuster” drug proving to be as big a disappointment as the ones that went before it. Today, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is a death sentence. However, there may be ways to prevent, delay, and possibly even reverse the course of this crippling neurodegenerative disease. In The Alzheimer’s Antidote, Certified Nutrition Specialist Amy Berger presents a multi-pronged nutrition and lifestyle intervention to combat Alzheimer’s disease at its roots. Berger’s research shows that Alzheimer’s results from a fuel shortage in the brain: As neurons become unable to harness energy from glucose, they atrophy and die, leading to classic symptoms like memory loss and behavioral changes. This is a revolutionary approach―one that has been discussed in the scientific literature for years but has only recently been given credence in clinical settings, thanks to extremely promising studies wherein Alzheimer’s patients have experienced complete reversals of the condition. Medical and scientific journals are full of research showing alternate ways to fuel the starving brain, but no one has been bringing this essential information to the people who need it most―until now. In a culture obsessed with miracle medications, the pharmaceutical route for tackling Alzheimer’s has been a massive failure. Pills and potions don’t address underlying causes, and regarding Alzheimer’s, they typically fail to improve even the symptoms. As a metabolic problem, the only effective way to treat Alzheimer’s may be a multifaceted approach that fundamentally reprograms energy generation in the brain. The good news is, the secret is as simple as switching to a low-carb, high-fat diet. The Alzheimer’s Antidote shows us that cognitive decline is not inevitable, but if it does occur, we don’t have to sit idly by and wait helplessly while it progresses and worsens. Amy Berger empowers loved ones and caregivers of Alzheimer’s sufferers, and offers hope and light against this otherwise unnavigable labyrinth of darkness. [spacer height="20px" id="2"] About Amy Berger Amy Berger is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and the author of The Alzheimer’s Antidote. She is a US Air Force veteran who now specializes in using low-carbohydrate nutrition to help people reclaim their vitality through eating delicious, wholesome foods, and teaching them that achieving vibrant health doesn’t require starvation, deprivation, or living at the gym. Her motto is, “Real people need real food!” You can read her blog at www.tuitnutrition.com, here she writes about a wide range of health and nutrition-related topics, such as insulin, metabolism, weight loss, thyroid function, and more. [spacer height="20px" id="2"] Resources Mentioned by Amy & Josh Visit Amy's official website at Tuit Nutrition Connect with Amy via Twitter Buy your own copy of The Alzheimer's Antidote by Amy Berger Get a blood test done with WellnessFX Learn more about your genetics with 23andMe Read Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes Learn more about the work of Dr. Steven Gundry Check your Ketone levels with Ketonix Read the article, Neuroplasticity: The 10 Fundametnals of Reviewing Your Brain by Debbie Hampton Listen to WFR 080 with Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi: Bulletproof from a Blood Test Check out WFR 084 with Dr. David Perlmutter: The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan [spacer height="20px" id="2"] [tweetthis]You don't need to eat glucose because gluconeogenesis will create it on demand for the brain." - @TuitNutrition [/tweetthis] [spacer height="20px" id="2"] Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

Have you noticed that an over-obsession with health research and chasing the symptom rabbit down all the black holes online can create an unhealthy lifestyle? There is a term for an obsession with excessive elimination diets, and being overly concerned with avoiding foods you believe to be harmful: It's called orthorexia.  Being obsessed with your health sounds like a great thing on the surface when you're dealing with disease or physical distress, but the truth is that we as humans tend to have a fundamental flaw: Thinking that more analysis and more testing will lead to better wellness results. But paradoxically, the more that most people tend to stress about "finding the one answer" that will ease the pain, the more is actually becomes what is blocking them from hearing the messages the body is trying to say that will yield relief. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST   The Orthorexia Connection With Dr. Michael Ruscio On this podcast with Dr. Michael Ruscio, we're discover the underlying issues that cause this need for perfection, and how to focus in on the few lab tests and strategies that will have the most impact on our well-being. You'll learn why Dr. Ruscio spends over 30% of his time with new patients simply "calming them down" from their over-researched and frenetic clicking online, to then teach them how to tune back into their body's own voice and intelligence. It's through using this emotional intelligence, and learning how to trust, that we can know deep down that we will find the answers we're looking for. The Allure Of Information With the plethora of health information available today, it's more important than ever to develop skills and knowledge to filter through the noise. Not only does the mass of information make it challenging to discover our health needs, but it can lead to overwhelm and keep us from taking action. As alternative medicine grows, more lab and supplement companies stand to make incredible profits from our desire to find vibrant health. While some provide amazing products and services, many make fictitious claims or provide information that is improperly used by their consumers. To take control of our wellness destiny we must learn to seek out valid information, listen to our bodies, and find out what makes sense for our lives. Listen To Episode 119 As Dr. Ruscio Uncovers: His journey from orthopedic surgery into alternative medicine. How he remedied a health crisis that doctors could not solve. How to sort through the increasing amount of health information online. The problems with self-diagnosing based on your symptoms. How to take control of your health, get to the root of issues, and avoid analysis paralysis. How living an overly restrictive lifestyle can be counterproductive to your wellness.  Tips to avoid orthorexia, and the allure of information on the internet. The fraudulent activities in lab and supplement companies. Why you shouldn't hastily change your diet or supplement intake based off test results. The importance of understanding that correlation does not equal causation. How to get in touch with your inner voice, and listen to your body's needs. How to maintain balance with an addictive personality. The importance of building good gut health from an early age. Top 3 Takeaways From The Show If you improve your lifestyle and diet and can't seem to get adequate results, you may want to seek out a clinician or trusted wellness source to guide you through the process. Over-testing and analyzing can cripple us underneath information, making it hard to process, sort through, and prioritize. We must develop our body's intuition and find out what health measures will have meaningful impact. We must realize when to step back, relax, and stop measuring every aspect of our health.  The frenetic search for health can keep us from the well-being we desire. Power Quotes From Dr. Mike Ruscio   "We must use scientific literature the right way to improve our results, rather than distract us and make the results convoluted." - Dr. Michael Ruscio "It's not about doing lots of testing, but rather the few tests, and the few interventions that have been shown to have the most impact." - Dr. Michael Ruscio "If you do too much testing you cripple yourself underneath information. It becomes hard to process, sort through, and prioritize." - Dr. Michael Ruscio "It's a fundamental flaw, thinking that more testing and more analysis will produce better results." - Dr. Michael Ruscio "A serious problem lies in citing animal and cell cultured data, and using that to justify a treatment or a test." - Dr. Michael Ruscio "Figure out what things you must do to create the best environment for your unique body." - Dr. Michael Ruscio "Be careful when doing testing and examining complicated readouts; it can pull you into empty measures. " - Dr. Michael Ruscio "He who is the best, can do the most with the least." - Dr. Michael Ruscio "Don't let health run your life, instead, use it as a tool to feel more vital."  - Dr. Michael Ruscio Dr. Ruscio Radio - Listen to Dr. Ruscio's podcast Cutting edge information in health, nutrition and functional medicine distilled into practical advice you can use to improve your health. Listen To Dr. Ruscio Radio About Dr. Mike Ruscio Meet Dr. Michael Ruscio. A doctor, researcher, author, and health enthusiast. He practices functional medicine with an emphasis on natural and nutritional solutions. He gives smart, busy people who are suffering from symptoms of chronic illness simple steps to get better, and get on with life. After years of an active life as a healthy athlete, Dr. Ruscio suddenly found he was tired, depressed, and his digestion was off. He couldn’t sleep at night. His hair was thinning and he had no libido. He needed multiple naps to get through a day and experienced brain fog from eating almost anything. He was feeling depressed and woke up at 3 a.m. with insomnia only remedied by chocolate. He went to a few doctors and disappointingly, all labs tests came back normal. He was told there was nothing wrong with, but knew something was very wrong. He read everything he could on the internet and proceeded to waste a ton of money on herbs, vitamins and supplements in attempts at treating his symptoms. He eventually found functional medicine and figured out that a gut infection was at the root of all my problems. He learned how to heal the gut, rebalance hormones, and get back his health. Resources Mentioned by Mike & Josh Connect with Dr. Michael Ruscio via: His website Facebook Twitter YouTube Dr. Ruscio Radio Adrenal Fatigue by Dr. Wilson Mind Pump Media Kevin Geary interview on Wellness Force Radio - "Decode Your Cravings" DSM  - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Dr. Ruscio interview on Robb Wolf's podcast American Gut Biohealth uBiome Doctors Data DiagnosTechs Fitgenes LabCorp Paleo FX SIBO breath test International Congress on Natural Medicine Dr. Perlmutter interview on Wellness Force Radio Daniel Schmachtenberger -  cofounder of Neurohacker Collective Gay Henricks' interview on Wellness Force Radio "The Big Leap" by Gay Henricks Kara Fitzgerald interview on Dr. Ruscio Radio Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

Get ready for an incredible podcast as we discuss self-sabotage, and how to bring our destructive subconscious patterns into awareness. Why do we sometimes act against our own best interests when on some level, we also know what's best for us? The answer lies in our subconscious motivations.  Most of our unconscious thoughts and patterns were learned at an early age and programmed deep into our biology.  We all can greatly benefit by understanding how our subconscious mind affects our health and wellness. The good news is, we have the ability to bring the unconscious realm into our conscious awareness. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST As you'll learn on the podcast, there is great liberation in giving ourselves more space to feel, and understanding our underlying motivations of why we do what do.  When we begin to take a true emotional inventory, we can turn off these negative patterns that run on autopilot. This allows us to gain more self-awareness, shift our internal narrative, and point our lives in a new direction. How Our DNA Keeps Us Safe, but Can Lead To Self-Sabotage. Our DNA wants us to stay safe.  Unfortunately, this basic survival mechanism is causing unwanted consequences in our modern day society.  The ancestral fears that used to be of real concern from a survival standpoint now manifest themselves as different forms of anxiety and imagined fears. The problem is, these imagined fears can create biological responses similar to those caused by actual survival situations.  Playing out these imagined fears on a regular basis is wrecking havoc on our nervous system and internal well-being.  It can be challenging to uncover these fears, because many live in our subconscious mind and have been perpetuated for years. Not only do these imagined fears have negative affects on the physical body, but they hold us back from taking action, achieving goals, and moving our lives closer to a desired vision. There are ways to uncover how these survival mechanisms negatively affect us.  We must take an emotional inventory and then learn to distinguish between legitimate concerns and our imagined fears. Listen To Episode 118 As Mike Uncovers How Mike developed his passion for studying psychology and awareness. Why we act against our own best interest. How to identify unconscious patterns and drives. How to cross the bridge between information and implementation. Ways to avoid the negative narrative, and re-write thoughts of abundance. How to find the underlying motivation behind self-sabotage. Increasing your ultimate capacity for self-awareness. How we receive pleasure from negativity, any why that perpetuates destructive behavior. How we subconsciously seek the things we complain about. Ways to take emotional inventory, and discover if we are sabotaging our health and relationships. Learning  to distinguish between legitimate concern and pointless self-sabotage. The ways we predict and perpetuate feelings of rejection. What Sigmund Freud and others refer to as magical thinking. How a rebellious mentality can stem from actually wanting to be controlled. Top 3 Takeaways From The Show We need to give ourselves space to feel. This can help us to identify and stop perpetuating destructive emotions that may be running on autopilot. It is important to step back and take an emotional inventory of our lives.  If we can identify the motivations and drives that lead to destructive behavior, we can adjust before our subconscious programming and old habits take control. You can revolutionize your peace and well-being by learning to distinguish between legitimate concerns and imagined fears. Today's fears are more imagined and self-created compared to those of our ancestors that were based on actual survival.  If we can stop the imagined fears from dominating our mindset, we can cultivate a more powerful and abundant mentality. Power Quotes From Mike Bundrant [tweetthis]"You can't make a conscious choice about something that lies outside of your conscious awareness." - @MikeBundrant bit.ly/2rhgbw9[/tweetthis] "You can't make a conscious choice about something that lies outside of your conscious awareness. " - Mike Bundrant “No matter what your current level of self awareness is, or your ultimate capacity, you can increase it from where you are." - Mike Bundrant  "We can have great tools, and simply not use them." - Mike Bundrant "Most of the time we are not aware of the motivation behind the self sabotage." - Mike Bundrant "Don't get into a situation where you are blaming yourself or other people, because that will just pile on the self-sabotage." - Mike Bundrant "The big issue is to come out of denial, there is more hope healing and self control in that." - Mike Bundrant "You have to own the drive within you toward self sabotage, as soon as you own it, that's when you start to realize the choices you have."- Mike Bundrant "Even though sometimes we are miserable, the negativity can feel safer and more like home. With this bias towards safety, we end up on autopilot from these perceptual filters." - Mike Bundrant About "Your Achilles Eel" by Mike Bundrant Would you be surprised to learn that you are getting in the way of your own happiness and self-esteem? This short, hard-hard hitting book reveals why you might be doing just that. And it tells the story in an interesting, easy style that even a child can understand. Your Achilles Eel is written as if a forbidden part of your mind were breaking all the rules by telling you the secret that your subconscious mind has been keeping throughout your life.In fact, chances are extremely high that you have never heard of any mental or emotional phenomenon quite like this before. Yet, as you read, you’ll soon discover that this truly shocking secret explains so much! So many of us are plagued by self-criticism, low self-esteem and bad habits. These come from deeper states of inner negativity, emptiness, helplessness, hopelessness or pessimism.  Your Achilles Eel is your opportunity to discover how these unfortunate attitudes become part of you, and how they stand in the way of greater happiness, joy, peace of mind, accomplishment and celebration of life.  Once you understand the message of this unique personal growth book, you can successfully apply the clearly outlined AHA process to turn your inner life into something wonderful. About Mike Bundrant With so much "fluffy" personal development information available today, Mike Bundrant offers a deeper perspective. He writes on the lesser known and even suppressed truth about your mind and behavior. Mike strives to create articles, books and courses that shine the light an entire level deeper into your subconscious mind. At the same time, his writing is simple enough for a child to understand. The most complex healing concepts taught in modern psychology, from Freud onward, become clear and actionable through his writing. His books and articles are for men and women who are committed to personal growth. Many are frustrated with the current state of Western mental health systems, which focus on shallow therapies and pharmaceutical treatment. He strives to give his readers deeper insights, and the education that can radically change our paradigms. Mike lives with his wife and children in Temecula, California. He enjoys taking annual cruises with his family, interviewing top authors on the Mental Health Exposed podcast, writing for popular natural health and personal development websites and playing with the best mutt in the entire world, his family dog, "Biscuit." Resources Mentioned by Mike & Josh Connect with Mike Bundrant and the iNLP Center via: Mike on Facebook iNLP on YouTube iNLP Center website Dr. John Grohol - Editor of psyche central Read Mike's blog at Psyche Central Mike's program to end self-sabotage - The AHA Solution Mike's book - "Your Achilles Eel" More on what Sigmund Freud and others call Magical Thinking Byron Katie's work (this consists of four questions and the turnarounds) Learn more about NLP; listen to the interview with Tony Wrighton You may also enjoy this episode: Upgrading Your Subconscious Beliefs With Bonnie Kelly Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

"Knowing without doing is the same thing as not knowing. What matters is if the knowledge that you have will give you an effective health practice for the long term.” – Dan Pardi  There is power in knowledge. With the best sourced health and wellness information, we can make the right decisions for our own health. However, many sources claim to be the best or provide the ultimate solution. Thanks to sources like humanOS, we can sort through the sea of data, reports, and projects to find the answer to our health needs. This Wellness Force Friday is a prime choice, three big question sampling of the FULL INTERVIEW with Dan Pardi on Wellness Force Radio episode 088.   Listen to the full episode here.   JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST   Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.    

Discovering Inner Joy: Regardless of where we are in life, happiness is possible.  Whether we're struggling with negative thoughts, an unsatisfying job, or believing we're not enough, this episode is a powerful reminder that we're all worthy of self-love, joy, and an amazing life. Today is all about fighting our inner demons and discovering our purpose in the world. Together, we'll be doing some real soul searching to find out what's holding us back from the happiness we deserve. By the end of this podcast, we'll better understand how our brain, thoughts, and emotions all play a part in our wellness.  A Mission for Happiness Chief Business Officer for Google [X], serial entrepreneur and author of, Solve for Happy, Mo Gawdat had an amazing career during his late twenties. He was working as a Director for a major consumer goods company which gave him a terrific salary, amazing perks, and a career ladder to climb. However, despite how wonderful his life appeared on the outside, he wasn't truly happy on the inside. When his son, Ali, unexpectedly passed away, Mo began to see life in a different light. Keeping Ali's tattoo in mind, The Gravity of Battle Means Nothing to Those at Peace, he set out to discover the perfect equation for happiness. After 12 years of research, he is sharing his Happiness Model with the rest of the world. His personal moonshot mission is to honor his son's memory and continue his legacy by making 10 million more people happy. In this powerful episode, we will discover how to end self-sabotage by comparison, what pain and suffering can teach us, why our brain never tells us the truth and why death can be our best life coach. The Happiness Model Despite the global narrative, 'I'll be happy when I have _____,' money, relationships, and possessions cannot bring us true joy. So, Mo created his own narrative, 'I feel happy when I ____.' When he changed is focus from receiving possessions to valuing what he already had, he realized that people only seem to be happy when life is going their way. When there's so much narrative coming our way, it's hard to listen to the narrative inside of us. The harder we work to achieve happiness, the deeper the hole it creates in our soul. Happiness cannot come from outside of ourselves. It truly only comes from within. With Ali as his inspiration, Mo crafted The Happiness Model to help us uncover any assumptions and doubts we have about life so that we may discover our inner joy. The Happiness Model: The 6 Grand Illusions Thought Self Fear Entitlement Knowledge Time The 7 Blind Spots Filters Assumptions Predictions Memories Labels Emotions Exaggeration The 5 Ultimate Truths Now Change Love Death Design Ending Self-Sabotage by Comparison We're all born happy and free to become whomever we want to be. We start out strong like machines, but then we begin to break down when we engage more with life. Life's expectations lead us to believe that no matter how hard we try, we're never enough. We can end up subjecting ourselves to an inner, false dialogue that we'll only be happy if we have that job, relationship, or gadget. Happiness > to your perceptions of the events in your life (-) your expectations of how life should be. With phones at our fingertips, it's easy to get lost in all of the latest images, videos, and news about other people's lives. When we compare ourselves to other people, our brain interrupts those thoughts as threats to our ego. Eventually, we're not satisfied with our lives. Rather than being happy with what we have, we end up creating new expectations for the life we think we should be living. If we don't perceive ourselves as successful, then we only see our failures. Therefore, we're only happy when life is going our way. Listen To Episode 116 As Mo Uncovers: His life in Egypt and how going to a book fair in Cairo helped nourish his hunger for learning. Why he was so interested in quantum physics and relativity as a teenager. What sparked his interest to research happiness. The reason behind why neither a career nor material possessions can make us happy. How material possessions only created a gap in his soul and what he did to fix it. Why we're all born happy, but then expectations from other people cause us to be unhappy. His equation for happiness. Why we're like machines and we begin to breakdown when we engage more with life. How Mo realized that we're only really happy when life is going our way. Why the brain is wired  to use unhappiness as a survival mechanism. Events vs. Expectations - How the brain is wired to remember negative experiences for much longer than positive experiences. Why pain can sometimes be good for us. How we can train the mind to stop comparing ourselves to other people. The healing decisions he made after the death of his son, Ali. Why our brain is not the enemy because it can't see the truth when there are threats. The Happiness Model with the 6 Grand Illusions, 7 Blind Spots, and 5 Ultimate Truths. What mistake to avoid when you're following The Happiness Model. Why death is the best life coach we can have. The first step you can take in your life as soon as this episode ends. What wellness means to Mo. Top 3 Takeaways From The Show When we compare ourselves to other people, we end up self-sabotaging ourselves. As we scroll through our social media newsfeed, it's easy to get trapped by feelings of sadness, jealousy, and unfulfillment. When someone doesn't click "like," our brain is wired to see that as a threat to our ego. The truth is, there's no sense in comparing ourselves to others because someone will always be ahead of us. The mind has this incredible ability to make us suffer on demand with negative thinking. However, we have the power to stop it. As our brain presents us with negative thoughts, we can say 'No, brain. I'm not going to listen to your lies.' We may see the brain as the enemy because it doesn't tell us the truth, but that's because the brain hasn't been trained. That's where we can step in to train it. Rather than allowing our brain to view everything as a threat, we can teach it to focus on the blessings. When in self doubt, ask your brain if it's telling you the truth. This will help you train the brain to differentiate between fact and fiction. Death can be our best life coach because it's the biggest reminder that we're only here for a limited amount of time. By using life as a way to learn, achieve and develop, we can discover our purpose and ultimately our happiness. Power Quotes From Mo Gawdat [tweetthis]"People who find their happiness are the ones that make it their number one priority." - @Solveforhappy [/tweetthis] "You never get happy from outside sources. We all believe that happiness is something that we have to strive for or earn, but we really don't have to do that. Happiness comes from within ourselves." - Mo Gawdat on how happiness comes from within. "One singular material possession will never make you happy, but two can bring you constant disappointment. We tell ourselves, 'Okay, I know I'm not happy with this little gadget, but I'll be happy with the other gadget.' In the end, you rush and strive to get the other gadget, but you're still not happy. It's just a vicious cycle and you'll never find happiness in materials, wealth, or the world outside of you." - Mo Gawdat on why we'll never be satisfied from possessions. "The more disappointed you are with your ability to achieve happiness, the more you feel that there's this gap that needs to be filled." - Mo Gawdat on why we're sometimes never fully satisfied with what we have or what we've done.  "Truly, happiness is inside us. When we connect with the real us, we find happiness. When we engage with the real world, we get further away from engaging with us and finding the real person that you and I are." - Mo Gawdat on why true happiness comes from within ourselves.  "Life is bound to bring us some pain because it's like a video game. Video games are designed to be difficult sometimes, but that's the only way that we can become a better gamers, right? If the game was easy, it would be boring as hell and we wouldn't learn how to be better gamers. Life is truly meant to give us pain and as much as we hate it, pain can be good. Pain is good because it alerts us as to what we should do in order to survive and progress in life." - Mo Gawdat on how life is like a video game and why pain can be good.  "Constant comparison will always end in vain because there will always be someone who is ahead of you. If you set out to compare yourself to the rest of the world, you will always break the happiness equation and events will never meet your expectations." - Mo Gawdat on why it's not worth the effort to always be comparing ourselves to other people.  "If you find what it is that you're passionate about and you're good at it, eventually when you're ready, your purpose will find you. It's not the other way around. If you set out to search for a purpose without knowing what you're capable of, you're never going to get there." - Mo Gawdat on how we discover our purpose. "We get so engaged in life that we forget to live." - Mo Gawdat "Every emotion we've ever felt is triggered by a thought, not an event." - Mo Gawdat About Solve for Happy by Mo Gawdat Mo Gawdat is a remarkable thinker and the Chief Business Officer at Google’s [X], an elite team of engineers that comprise Google’s futuristic “dream factory.” Applying his superior skills of logic and problem solving to the issue of happiness, he proposes an algorithm based on an understanding of how the brain takes in and processes joy and sadness. Then he solves for happy. In 2001 Mo Gawdat realized that despite his incredible success, he was desperately unhappy. A lifelong learner, he attacked the problem as an engineer would: examining all the provable facts and scrupulously applying logic. Eventually, his countless hours of research and science proved successful, and he discovered the equation for permanent happiness. Thirteen years later, Mo’s algorithm would be put to the ultimate test. After the sudden death of his son, Ali, Mo and his family turned to his equation—and it saved them from despair. In dealing with the horrible loss, Mo found his mission: he would pull off the type of “moonshot” goal that he and his colleagues were always aiming for—he would share his equation with the world and help as many people as possible become happier. In Solve for Happy Mo questions some of the most fundamental aspects of our existence, shares the underlying reasons for suffering, and plots out a step-by-step process for achieving lifelong happiness and enduring contentment. He shows us how to view life through a clear lens, teaching us how to dispel the illusions that cloud our thinking; overcome the brain’s blind spots; and embrace five ultimate truths. No matter what obstacles we face, what burdens we bear, what trials we’ve experienced, we can all be content with our present situation and optimistic about the future. About Mo Gawdat Mo Gawdat is the Chief Business Officer for Google [X], a serial entrepreneur and author of “Solve for Happy.” Mo has an impressive combined career of 27 years, starting at IBM Egypt as a Systems Engineer before moving to a sales role in the government sector. Venturing in to the UAE, Mo joined NCR Abu Dhabi to cover the non-finance sector. He then became acquainted with the consumer goods industry as Regional Manager of BAT. At Microsoft he assumed various roles over a span of seven and a half years, in his last role at Microsoft he headed the Communications Sector across Emerging Markets worldwide. Alongside his career, Mo remained a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded more than 20 businesses in fields such as health and fitness, food and beverage and real estate. He served as a board member in several technology, health and fitness and consumer goods companies as well as several government technology and innovation boards in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. He mentors tens of start-ups at any point in time. Mo Gawdat is the author of “Solve for Happy: Engineering Your Path to Joy” (2017). Through his 12 year research on the topic of happiness, he created an algorithm and a repeatable well engineered model to reach a state of uninterrupted happiness regardless of the circumstances of life. Mo’s happiness model proved highly effective. And, in 2014, was put to the ultimate test when Mo lost his son Ali to preventable medical error during a simple surgical procedure. Solve For Happy is the pillar for a mission Mo has committed to as his personal moonshot, a mission to deliver his happiness message to 10 million people around the world. Resources Mentioned by Mo & Josh Visit the official Solve for Happy website Read Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy by Mo Gawdat Learn more about the 10 Million Happy Mission Connect with Mo Gawdat and Solve for Happy via: Facebook Twitter YouTube Read the article, A Google Engineer Believes He's Found the Equation for Guaranteed Happiness Learn more about The Work of Byron Katie Take Mark Divine's SEALFIT 20X Challenge Check out WFR episode 086 with Mark Divine: Creating the Unbeatable Mind Learn about Josh's Vipassana Meditiation - A Spartan Race for the Mind [tweetthis]"If you compare yourself to the rest of the world, you will always break the happiness equation." - @Solveforhappy[/tweetthis] Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! 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 How does compassion plug into a healthy fitness program? More importantly, what is the connection between being fit and being in a place of self-love? Listen to WFF where Kathleen uncovers the truth around: Why perfect is the enemy of done The "10 minute rule" "Trending positive"   Understanding "Activation Before Motivation" Why certainty is the opposite of growth What is your fitness personality? About Kathleen  Kathleen on Huffington Post  Kathleen on the web **Win A Signed Copy of Kathleen's Book: Finding Your Fit Tag @wellnessforce and use #WFF on Instagram to enter! Winner will be chosen on 6/28/17 Kathleen Trotter is a personal Trainer, Globe and Mail columnist, pilates equipment specialist, Huffington Post blogger and fitness writer with over 15 years experience, located in downtown Toronto. Her services include personal training, personalized programs, group seminars and fitness writing. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST WFF 005 Kathleen Trotter: Finding Your Fit Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

There's more to time management than meets the eye. In fact, productivity and good time management are key to unlocking greater health and wellness. When we have our energy, focus, and clear mind, any goal can be accomplished with a head-on approach.  In a world where it's easy to be overwhelmed by messages, meetings, and task lists, how can we get it all done and avoid decision fatigue day after day? Many of us are trapped by the belief that to be productive, we have to continue to stay busy and say 'yes' to every task, opportunity, or event that comes our way. However, that's the exact opposite of being good at time management. Being busy doesn't necessarily lead us to be productive or successful. It's just adding on more and more stress that we have to struggle to handle.  In fact, deciding to say 'no' to something doesn't just allow us to take time back into our own hands, but it also liberates ourselves from unworthy distractions too. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST On today's episode, public speaker, productivity coach, best selling author, and host of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast, Jeff Sanders, joins us once again to teach us how to be more productive, say 'no' and take our time into our own hands. We'll learn from Jeff about different tools and life hacks that can help us get from Point A to Point B, schedule time into batch or theme days, stay clear from distractions, and discover our own purpose behind staying determined to move forward in our goals.  Whether it's e-mails, task switching, or you're all over the place to get a project done, Jeff has the perfect piece of advice to help you manage your time.  Listen To Episode 115 As Jeff Uncovers: How he became such a thought leader in productivity. What you can do to create the reality you want regardless of the reality you have. What Jeff did to let go of the habit of being his own worse critic. How can we be more productive? What does productivity even mean? What is a batch day as far as productivity? How do theme days come into play? How can we commit ourselves to having a regular batch day? The importance of having a why or a reason for becoming more productive. How to segment time blocks during batch days. What tasks are better to do early on in the morning? How the tool, Freedom, is helping Jeff stay clear of distractions like social media, emails, and more. What are the benefits of theme days and how can they apply to anyone? How we can give ourselves the freedom to dive deep rather than hold ourselves back. The top excuses we tell ourselves that hold us back from being more productive and accomplish more each day. Why we don't have to fall victims to saying 'yes' to everything that people ask us to do for them. How does Jeff plan everything out while still having the time and energy to focus on his wellness? Why health and wellness are so pivotal for our productivity and success. Jeff's advice on how to get started on being more productive and creating better results: Make a list of what's coming up in the near future. Combine different tasks that have the same theme or are similar. Find times in your calendar and assign batch or theme days. Jeff's 2 Minute Rule for answering e-mails. How can we switch from one task to the next without losing our focus? Why we should give ourselves enough mental time to switch from a creative task to an analytical task. How to know when it's time to rethink how we're managing our time. Jeff's mantra that helps him become productive when he's busy or stressed. The most important part of the day for us to change our state. The power of saying 'no' or cutting tasks from your schedule. Top 3 Takeaways From The Show Batch days can help us take advantage of the time that we have in a week. By focusing on related tasks on one day of the week, we can make better use out of our time and move forward with other tasks that we need to focus on for the remaining days. Having a why or reason behind wanting to become more productive is vital for the entire process. You don't need to get a jump start at 5 am to begin the day. When you love an activity or task and have the motivation to do it, it'll be so much easier to commit yourself to getting something done. Saying 'no' to different tasks or distractions will help you stay on track with your goals and move you forward. You can schedule out your tasks according to you energy cycles. Like Jeff, if you find that you're more productive in the morning compared to the afternoon, plan ahead to get strategic work done first thing in the morning before moving onto other basic tasks. Power Quotes From Jeff Sanders [tweetthis]"Once you realize that you control your own time, you control what you let into your life." - @JeffSandersTV[/tweetthis] "If I can build myself up from nothing to five miles a day, a marathon is the exact same thing. You just keep growing and building. And in the same sense with my life, I ask myself, 'How can I add a little more each to day to what I'm already doing?' If I can see a little growth each day, then those bigger goals that once seemed unachievable, are actually possible." - Jeff Sanders on recognizing that any goal is possible.  "When I stay committed to daily, incremental growth, it's much easier to envision what my next move is going to be." - Jeff Sanders on completing goals and tasks that can help us envision our future.  "Productivity is very much like success. It's the progressive realization of our worthy goal or worthy ideal. All in all, making progress itself is success." - Jeff Sanders on what being productive means to him.  "Rather than looking to your distractions as an excuse, think about what you could do with what you have." - Jeff Sanders "Theme days allow you to stick to one specific project or idea for an entire day. Theme days not only help you schedule for when things are going to happen, but they also allow you to say 'no' to an activity or distraction because you've already chosen how you're going to spend your day. It gives you a clear sense of priority so that you know what matters today and what does not." - Jeff Sanders on the benefit of theme days.  "Once you realize that you control your own time, you control what you let into your life. All of a sudden, you can shift gears completely and start to be more proactive on how your time is scheduled. Once you reach that point, your day becomes your own." - Jeff Sanders on how we can take control of our day and the time that is available to us. "Health and wellness is what makes productivity possible. Health is really the number one goal because it makes everything else possible. If you want to get tasks done, you have to be healthy enough to do so." - Jeff Sanders on the importance of health and wellness when it comes to our productivity.  About The 5 AM Miracle by Jeff Sanders The 5 A.M. Miracle is a resource guide for high-achievers. It is for anyone who has a wild passion for life and is in search of a structured system that will hone those passions, clarify their big goals, and produce real, amazing results. 1. Begin Your Day the Right Way Yes, it's true, I'm a big fan of early mornings. But, more importantly than waking up at an arbitrary time like 5:00 a.m., I'm a strong believer in intentionality. Choosing to wake up with a written plan is something most people just never do, and it's astonishing how much it can change your life once you embrace this single habit. 2. The 5 AM Blueprint: 7 Steps to Extraordinary Productivity The bulk of the book breaks down my blueprint for unprecedented progress. From healthy habits and productivity strategies, to review systems and professional-grade daily routines, you will find more actionable content than you could possibly imagine. 3. Built-In 30-Day Action Plan Let's not forget that at the end of the book I summarize the multitude of ideas into an easy-to-follow 30-day plan just so you have a clear plan of action. About Jeff Sanders Jeff Sanders is a keynote speaker, author of the best-selling and award-winning book on productivity, The 5 AM Miracle: Dominate Your Day Before Breakfast, and founder of The Rockin' Productivity Academy. Jeff is also the host of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast, which has ranked #1 in iTunes in the Self-Help and Business categories, been nominated for 4 Podcast Awards, and exceeded 4 million downloads. He is a 10-time marathon runner, personal development junkie, and passionate raw vegan. Every week you can find Jeff writing and speaking at JeffSanders.com. Jeff has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre and Psychology from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. He has been married to his wife, Tessa for seven years. They live in Nashville, Tennessee with their quirky pug, Benny. Resources Mentioned by Jeff & Josh Visit Jeff Sander's official website Connect with Jeff via: Facebook Twitter Instagram Buy Jeff's book: The 5 AM Miracle - Dominate Your Day Before Breakfast Take Jeff's Productivity Self Assessment Check out the 5 AM Miracle Podcast Download the 5 AM Miracle Podcast Join the 5 AM Miracle Community on Facebook Listen to the 5 AM Miracle Podcast episode no. 128: Super Genes with Deepak Chopra and Rudy Tanzi Learn more about The Productive Power of Batching and Theme Days ( Podcast no. 202 for the 5 AM Miracle Podcast) Find out How to Consistently Achieve Your Ideal Week with episode 065 from the 5 AM Miracle Podcast Join the Rockin' Producitivty Academy Download the Freedom app to end online distractions Buy your own copy of Procrastinate on Purpose by Rory Vaden Read The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Learn more about John Maxwell Find out more about David Allen and Getting Things Done Read Getting Things Done by David Allen Get your own copy of Essentialism by Greg McKeown Read Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy Learn more about the nootropics from TruBrain Read Start with Why by Simon Sinek Check out Deep Work by Cal Newport Get Your Guide to Live a Legendary Life with Ted Ryce on WFR episode 049 Check out WFR episode 099  with Ted Ryce: Eat, Sleep, and Move Your Way to Legendary Health Listen to WFR episode 078 with Drew Canole: Self Love, Juicing, and Transformation Discover The Secret to Habit Change with Gretchen Rubin on WFR episode 051 Listen to WFR episode 055 with Gay & Katie Hendricks: Love vs Fear - Body Intelligence Check out WFR 082 with Tina Muir: Running for Wellness [tweetthis]"Health is the number one goal because it makes being productive and everything else possible." - @JeffSandersTV[/tweetthis] Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.  

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin from www.mindpupmedia.com chat with Josh Trent down in Austin, TX during the Paleo F(x) event. Josh is the host of the Wellness Force podcast where he discusses all things fitness and wellness and has a great conversation with the boys.  From Instagram: "Wellness, mindfulness, technology and what the fuck is wrong with this fitness industry. All covered in this incredible podcast episode with @trent_sd from @wellnessforce. This was such a treat shooting the shit with Josh sharing old gym stories. The episode is littered with fitness hacks and gems." JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST Episode 519: Josh Trent of the Wellness Force Podcast Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

Get ready for an incredible podcast as we discuss openly about food addiction and how to use natural foods to create a life where you no longer have to be a slave to junk food and the emotions that drive their consumption. What is the real difference between the food cravings of our mind to calm stress and the body's signal that it's in need of real nutrients? In a busy world, where big food advertising inundates us with immediate gratification through unhealthy choices, it can be easy to succumb to a quick fix from these feel good foods to pick ourselves up and give us that deep breath we're looking for. But at what point does the occasional fast food meal, bags of chips, or candy purchases lead us to slide down the rabbit hole of uncontrolled and unhealthy habits that sabotage our wellness goals? No matter how much we try to eat healthy, if our stress and sleep go unmanaged, it can be sometimes almost impossible to turn away from processed, sugary, and carb-laden foods. Even though that tasty Big Mac may bring us pleasure for just a brief moment, sooner or later we know that our food choices can backfire on us. The moment we let our food cravings win, we may feel unwell, drained and maybe even depressed because yet again, we failed to make a healthy choice. When a stressed-out mind demands junk food, what the body is really craving is natural foods, that provide us with specific nutrients that satisfy us deep down. With patience, focus, and understanding, we can tune into the body to discover what natural nutrients it really needs to heal, thrive, and stay strong. Whether in our brain, gut, or thyroid gland, our bodies have this incredible ability to tell us when there's something wrong with our health. Emotions, Habits, Food, & The Earth Diet What emotions or physical sensations come to mind when you find yourself in a cycle of eating sugary, fried, junk food? For Liana Werner-Gray, she was trapped in a constant shame spiral. Even though her food choices were constantly making her feel bloated, sick, and unhappy, she couldn't seem to shake off her sugar addiction. Then one day, Liana received a life-changing wake up call. Doctors at the hospital discovered a pre-cancerous tumor in the lymphatic system in her neck. This discovery was just what Liana needed to begin the process to end her food addiction. Before she knew it, she was able to heal her body by eating natural foods. Today, speaker, health advocate, podcast host of Hay House Radio, creator of The Earth Diet and author of The Earth Diet book, Liana Werner-Gray is helping thousands of people to lose weight, live a healthier life, and improve health conditions such as cancer, diabetes, addictions, depression, acne, heart disease, obesity, and more. As we listen to her incredible journey on this special Wellness Force Radio episode, Liana teaches us about how she overcame her food addiction and found joy by focusing on The Earth Diet Principles, Body Maintenance, Shadow Work, and Mirror Work. The Earth Diet Principles: Eat from your backyard or from a local store that sells whole, seasonal foods. Honor and acknowledge your cravings to make your own tasty, healthy recipes. Include raw foods in your meals more often including juicing. Listen To Episode 114 As Liana Uncovers: Liana's background story about growing up in Outback Australia with aborigines. How Liana became addicted to junk food when she left the outback to live in Brisbane City to study film and acting. Liana's family and genetic history connection to addiction, depression, and cancer. The steps Liana had to take to break her sugar addiction and depression. Liana's wake up call that she needed to begin to take care of her health when she discovered that she had a pre-cancerous tumor in the lymphatic system in her neck. How Liana began to fight back against her sugar addiction and write The Earth Diet Blog and only eat clean, nutritious foods from the earth. What is shadow work and how does it help descend addiction? The Earth Diet Principles Eat from your backyard or local, whole, seasonal foods. Honor and acknowledge your cravings to make your own tasty recipes. Include raw foods in your meals more often. What do you do if you don't have a backyard garden to eat homegrown foods from? How Liana handles her food cravings with Shadow Work and the Earth Diet. Liana's core principles to encourage self-love and self-care so that her healthy habits stick with her. How Liana takes care of herself through Body Maintenance by spending an hour each day dedicated to focusing on her body. What Liana focuses on during her Mirror Work time and how it helps her create a positive self-image. How something as simple as juicing can help your body get better and healthy again. Liana's process of trusting that what she's doing to improve her health is working for her. What blocks people from living a healthy lifestyle? Top 3 Takeaways From The Show Juicing is one of the best ways to get in a ton of great nutrition at once. By creating a natural juice with only raw, nutritious foods, it's like drinking a daily vitamin that has so many wonderful benefits for our bodies. Some ingredients like beets can really clear out anything in the digestive system that's blocking the body from receiving the nutrients that it needs. We need to focus more on our bodies as something powerful that we've been blessed with. To appreciate the body more, take time to do Mirror Work. Like Liana, take a moment to acknowledge what's in the mirror and accept it for what it is. If we have our health, then we have everything. It might be difficult, but we need to trust the process of getting healthy. For Liana, it took just three months to begin seeing a difference in her health and for her tumor to dissolve by following the Earth Diet, exercising, and juicing everyday. It can be difficult to be patient and wait to see a change, but it's part of the healing journey. Power Quotes From Liana Werner-Gray [tweetthis]"The healthier we are internally, the healthier the choices we will make in every aspect of our lives." - @TheEarthDieter  [/tweetthis] "It is easier to achieve a natural lifestyle when you are surrounded by like minded people who can help hold you accountable and who also share a goal of achieving a consistent healthy lifestyle." - Liana Werner-Gray “When I was alone, a sense of anxious discomfort and heaviness would come over me. I wrestled with thoughts of going to get a pizza or a hamburger. After awhile I'd give in and then be so disappointed with myself. I would think, 'I blew it! The day is already ruined! I might as well eat more.' " - Liana Werner-Gray on how she used to struggle with her food addiction. “Getting a tumor was a blessing in disguise. It gave me the extra push I needed to make a real change in my life. It finally brought me to the day when I thought 'This is it!" - Liana Werner-Gray on her wake-up call to live a healthier life. "The best possible way to eat and be healthy is to be connected with the earth, to be in harmony with the earth, and to literally take food from our backyard. That's how we get the most nutritious value and a high vibration energy as well from food." - Liana Werner-Gray on how we can be more connected with nature through food.  "At every single meal and drink, just think to yourself, 'Okay, how much nutrition am I actually getting from this right now?' The idea of The Earth Diet is to get nutrition at every single meal and with every single drink." - Liana Werner-Gray on how The Earth Diet can help you re-think your meals to make sure they're always nutritious.  "Trust the body because the body will crave protein, fats, and oils. If you're craving those fried foods, there's a good chance that you're craving those fats for your brain. So instead of french fries, you could get healthy fat from avocados, chia seeds, or flax seeds." - Liana Werner- Gray on making the switch from junk food to natural foods when we have specific cravings. "If I'm going to live to be 80 or 90 years old, I want to continue this practice of 1 hour Body Maintenance each day because until then I want to be flexible, enjoy good posture, and be in good physical shape for the rest of my life." - Liana Werner-Gray on the benefits of spending one hour each day to Body Maintenance.  "The purpose of Mirror Work is to stand in front of the mirror and accept who we are. When I do Mirror Work, I discover things that I don't like about my physical appearance, but I know that I need to accept them to create this rich inner world and peace inside of myself." - Liana Werner-Gray on the benefits of doing Mirror Work.  "We can't go wrong with eating nutritious foods every single day. We can't go wrong with eating more fresh foods that come straight from our backyard. And we can't go wrong with have fresh juice every single day." - Liana Werner-Gray on the importance of following a healthy, natural diet.  "We all want the same thing. We're all striving for this soul journey to feel peace, full self-expression, and love. Even if we're addicted to it, nobody wants pain and suffering. Every single person wants to heal and stop what's making them suffer. We're all looking for something that can make us feel better and help us heal." - Liana Werner-Gray on what she's noticed is common among people from all over the world after visiting 17 different countries.  About The Earth Diet by Liana Werner-Gray Beauty queen People’s Choice Miss Earth Australia Liana Werner-Gray got a wake-up call at the age of 21, when she was diagnosed with a precancerous tumor in her throat. Realizing that health issues were holding her back, including in her entertainment career, she decided to change her lifestyle. Through juicing and using the whole-food recipes shared in this book, Liana healed herself in only three months. This success inspired Liana to create the Earth Diet and make information on the incredible power of plant-based and natural food available to others. She has since used her recipes to help thousands of people with cancer, diabetes, acne, addictions, obesity, and more. When you get the essential vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients your body needs, you can’t help but feel better. In this book, you’ll find more than 100 gluten-free, nutrient-dense recipes that provide proper nutrition, tips for shifting out of toxic habits, and lifestyle recipes for household and personal-care products to help you heal in all areas of your life. The Earth Diet is inclusive, with recipes for every person, ranging from raw vegans to meat eaters. It also features specific guidelines for weight loss, boosting the immune system, increasing your energy, juice cleansing, and more. If you’re looking for great-tasting recipes to help you live your healthiest life ever, then this book is for you. About Liana Werner-Gray Liana Werner-Gray is a sought-after speaker and advocate for natural healing using a healthy diet and lifestyle. After healing herself of many negative health conditions including a pre-cancerous tumor, digestive issues and disorderly eating through embracing a natural lifestyle, Werner-Gray began lecturing and teaching about The Earth Diet internationally. Liana has visited 33 countries to date. Hay House published Liana's new book "The Earth Diet" on October 28th 2014. Werner-Gray is the founder and owner of The Earth Diet, where she directs a team that helps people all over the world find recipes that work for them. Through her company, she has helped thousands of people improve, and in some cases even entirely heal, conditions such as cancer, diabetes, addictions, depression, acne, heart disease, obesity, and more. Werner-Gray was born and raised in outback Australia, Alice Springs. In her final year of schooling at Charles Darwin University she received the school’s award for the arts, the Liana Nappi Award. She was named Miss Earth Australia in 2009 by People’s Choice, the third largest beauty pageant in the world. During the same competition, she was also awarded “Best in Environmental Speech,” “Green Achievers,” and the “Innovators Award.” Werner-Gray has starred in films that received international praise and awards. She continues to work in the entertainment business, as well as promoting a healthy lifestyle. Her intention is to live her life the best she can, and hopefully to inspire others to live the lives of their dreams through a healthy lifestyle.   Resources Mentioned by Liana & Josh Visit the official Earth Diet website Connect with The Earth Diet team via: Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest YouTube Buy your own copy of  The Earth Diet by Liana Werner-Gray Get your copy of 10-Minute Recipes by Liana Werner-Gray Check out the The Earth Diet Blog by Liana Werner-Gray Learn more about Liana Werner-Gray and connect with her via: Facebook Instagram Twitter NIH Obesity Reports Learn more about Dr. Wayne Dyer Tune into Hay House Radio Check out the Hay House World Summit Learn more about The Truth About Cancer Read the article, Three Simple Dietary Changes for Mental Health by Liana Werner-Gray Discover how Liana was able to help her mother naturally cure her mother's breast cancer Read Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Tune into WFR 112 with Mark Sisson: Primal Living in the Modern World Listen WFR 067 with Dr. Jade Teta: The 5 Metabolic Myths Learn more about HALT with WFR 110 with Bedros Keuilian: Mastering the 4 Pillars of Happiness Check out WFR 061 with Damon Gameau: Breaking Free from Sugar [tweetthis] "We all want the same thing for this soul journey. We all want to feel peace, full self-expression, and love." - @TheEarthDieter [/tweetthis] Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

Have you ever found yourself taking inspired action towards a new workout program or training regimen, only to wind up succumbing to an injury that keeps you from progressing? Have you ever been curious as to why some people get injured far more than others? Exercise scientists and anatomists have been writing for centuries about the power of exercise as medicine, not only for cardiovascular heath, optimal strength, and blood circulation, but essentially for a better quality of life, supported through a body that can withstand the demands of our modern, sedentary, and even sometimes even over-trained population. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST In the USA, where desk posture and upper cross syndrome are affecting millions of men and women every year, what are the fundamentals we can all do at any age or athletic ability to progress our training, flexibility, and fortify our muscles to prevent injury? Injury Prevention Through DCT   Today on the podcast, we're learning about a training technique called DCT or Dynamic Contraction Technique, that addresses these questions and much more from our friend, Licensed Physical Therapist and Founder of The National Resistance Stretching Association, Nic Bartolotta. We're delving into new topics like flexibility vs. flex-ability, how to properly train our muscles using eccentric loading, and why Nic believes from working with thousands of clients and some of the top stars in the NBA that we all have what he calls a "second heart" in our lower extremities, and what stretching this second heart can do for our overall movement quality and wellness. If you've ever had an injury or circulation issue that sidelined you on your wellness journey, or if you've been looking for a way to build up the proper range of motion without compensating your joints, this is going to be an insightful and thought provoking episode. Be sure to listen until the end of the show where Nic discusses how to train flexibility using the ProFlex and RolFlex, and listen as he uncovers the most common mistakes that people make when training flexibility in new exercise programs. He'll also finally answer the question that so many fitness pros have debated for years: When exactly is the best time to stretch? And his answers may surprise you. Stretching Your Second Heart Can stretching mean more to our health than just something we do to warm up, cool down, or relax the body? When was the last time you took time out of your day to focus on your body and stretch? Whether you constantly work out, have an active job, or work all day at a desk, stretching has this incredible power to heal our bodies. At the age of 19, Nic Bartolotta was simply told by doctors that after years of gymnastics and diving, there was no more cartilage in his left knee and therefore no solution to his injury. However, Nic didn't believe that was possible and turned to both alternative medicine and resistance training to help him fix his knee. With passion and continuous persistence, Nic is changing the way we see stretching and physical therapy. On today's episode of Wellness Force Radio,  Nic will share with us how proper stretching, leg movements, and exercise can help power the "second heart" in our calf muscles aka the soleus muscle. Get ready to heal, relax, and strengthen your body through restrictive stretching.  Listen to Episode 113 as Nic Uncovers: How his personal background became a huge part of developing his professional career in alternative medicine and resistance training. The challenge to find the right answers in order to fix Nic's knee. Common misconceptions about what stretching actually is and how to properly do it. What is DCT and what are the benefits? What is myofascia and how can a massage heal other parts of the body because it connects every tissue of the body. Which stretches can affect the myofascia or general muscles? The difference between the fascial tension and muscle tension. Why the calf and the lower leg is considered "the second heart" of the body. How to reach out to a professional to help you with restrictive stretching and DCT. What you can do on your own to improve your restrictive stretching and DCT ability. The wide use of DCT tools like the ProFlex even among professional basketball players. Flexibility vs Flex-Ability: what's the difference and how does Flex-Ability apply to everyone? What creates knots and muscle tension in our bodies? Common mistakes people make when beginning a new exercise. When is the best time to stretch? 3 Takeaways From The Show Physical movement throughout the day is important to ensure that we're pumping blood from our calves (the soleus muscle) back to our heart. Every time you run, jog, or just walk, you're working your second heart. If we can learn how to treat our injuries on our own with different tools on a daily basis, this can be more efficient than going to see a physical therapist several times a week. Not that we don't need to see a specialist if we do have an injury, but it's so beneficial to our overall health when we have the ability to know what our bodies want and need. Passive stretching is not as beneficial for our bodies as we might have once believed. What's better for our bodies is active stretching and always feeling at least a bit of tension in our muscles when we stretch. Power Quotes From Nic Bartolotta [tweetthis]"The ability to be able to flex a muscle is actually far more important than the ability to lengthen a muscle." - Nic Bartolotta [/tweetthis] "When I initially started to work with clients, they would come in with all of these beliefs about muscle tension and stretching. Through this dialogue process, I would show and prove to them what stretching is supposed to feel like and what's possible in the body. After explaining all of that to them, they could never go back again to their original thoughts about stretching." - Nic Bartolotta on helping his clients to better understand the process of stretching through DCT.  "Most people believe that stretching is supposed to be painful and that the sharp pain you feel when you relax into a stretch is what you're supposed to accomplish. However, when you resist with a muscle during the stretch and you don't relax, the muscle actually protects you from that pain. That pain is your guideline for how far you should go during the stretch." - Nic Bartolotta on common misconceptions about stretching.  "With this understanding of how tension can affect blood circulation, you can turn your attention towards what it takes to mitigate problems and injuries." - Nic Bartolotta from his article,  Stretching Your Second Heart "The calf or the lower leg is full of capillary beds and vascular veins so when you walk, jog, or run, the soleus muscle in your calf is pumping blood out of your legs and into your heart." - Nic Bartolotta on why the calf muscle, the soleus, is like our second heart.  "If a person has edema, all they have to do is pump their ankles a bit to get the blood in the soleus muscle circulating again. However, if the soleus is so restricted with fascial or muscle tension, it won't be able to pump blood to the heart and that's when we want to use restrictive stretching and exercise." - Nic Bartolotta on what can happen if the soleus muscle is restricted and how restrictive stretching and exercise can help.  "With the word, "flexibility," people think of someone who can lengthen their muscles or be able to do the splits. However, if we break up the word and change it into "flex-ability," flex means to flex or to shorten a muscle. The ability to be able to flex a muscle is actually far more important than the ability to lengthen a muscle." - Nic Bartolotta on the difference between Flexibility and Flex-Ability.  "We can avoid traumatic injuries by looking at which joints need to flex and shorten versus which muscles need to lengthen and we get far more results when we do that." - Nic Bartolotta on the importance of joint flexing vs. muscle lengthening.  "Going to physical therapy two or three times a week is good, but to learn how to do certain things on your own and to be able to do them a couple of times a day, is how you're really going to change your body." - Nic Bartolotta on the power of taking change into your own hands to heal your body. "Passive stretching is absolutely something that should never be down before or after stretching. You should never completely relax a muscle into a stretch. You should always hold at least a little bit of tension in the muscle because that's going to tell you whether or not you're beyond your range of motion. If you can't contract a muscle, you shouldn't be in that position in the first place. " - Nic Bartolotta on how we should be stretching and how to do know if we're doing it right.  "If I can go out there and change one person's perspective on health, than I can affirm with myself that I'm doing the right thing." - Nic Bartolotta's personal mantra.  About Nic Bartolotta Nic Bartolotta is the founder of the national resistance stretching association, and is a licensed physical therapist and holistic health practitioner specially trained as a flexibility and myofascial release expert. He is the co-founder of Range of Motion Products, maker of the Rolflex, and the creator of Dynamic Contraction Technique (DCT). Nic got his start in alternative health as an injured athlete when he was 19, and fell in love with the profession and successfully resolved his own knee injury in 2001. So for the past 17 years plus, Nic has dedicated his life to learning about the body and pushing the limits of human performance by applying the principals of DCT to his own training and that of his clients and patients, including NBA favorites from the LA Lakers, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, and others Resources Mentioned by Nic & Josh Find out more about Nic Bartolotta and his work Connect with Nic and DCT ProFlex via: Facebook YouTube Instagram Learn more about the Dynamic Contraction Technique (DCT) Buy your own DCT products Purchase the DCT ProFlex Check out the RolFlex  Join the National Resistance Stretching Association Listen to Nic's Keynote Speech on Optimizing Flex-Ability Find out more about the Meridian Flexibility System Read The Genius of Flexibility by Bob Cooley Read Nic's articles:  Are You Stretching All Wrong? Stretching Your Second Heart Check out Nic's interview in the blog post Resistance Stretching: The PT That Fixed My Screwed Up Neck Read Nic's article on Breaking Muscle: Prevention and Treatment of IT Band Syndrome Watch What the Bleep do We Know? Learn more about Buckminster Fuller Find out more about NBA Trainer Gary Vitti Check out Johnny Blackburn Learn more about Dr. Stephen M Levin and Biotensegrity Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

Rediscover Your Intuition Through Primal Living:  Is our modern environment taking a too large of a toll on our physical, emotional, and mental health? Has the digital age led us to lose our primal intuition? JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST Are we relying on technology too much to the point that we need data to tell us whether or not we've slept well, exercised enough, or become relaxed? From a young age, health and fitness expert, author, and founder of  both Primal Blueprint and Primal Kitchen, Mark Sisson of Mark's Daily Apple, has spent his life actively seeking information to help people live a long, healthy life. Today on Wellness Force Radio, he's sharing what it means to follow a primal life, an insight look into his upcoming book, Go Keto, and how to follow the Ten Guidelines of the Primal Blueprint Ethos. Just because there's an app for anything and everything, it doesn't mean that we have to solely rely on technology to help us improve our mind, body, and emotional wellness. After all, our primal ancestors never had to rely on an app to help them survive so why should we? As humans, it's in our nature to know, intuitively, exactly what we need. Whether it be nutrition, fitness, or sleep, our intuition knows what's best for us. Paleo f(x) In our modern and tech-focused society, this episode could not come at a better time. If you're like me, you've been using technology more and more every day for your wellness, health and fitness, and also online through social media to connect with people. But in this world of online likes, shares, and facebook friends as well as conscious health tracking through wearables, a bigger question arises: have we lost touch with our most primal selves, the part of us that intuitively knows exactly how to form real, face to face personal connections, and in our ways of eating, moving, and sleeping for a life of wellness? Today on the podcast, we're answering these questions and learning about how to create and sustain a primal lifestyle in this modern world from health and fitness expert, Mark Sisson. Get ready for an in-depth and thought-provoking conversation with one of the most popular and profound influencers in our wellness world where we dive into topics like carbohydrate intake, fat adaptation, gene signaling and epigenetics, as well as Mark's personal ethos and story about how he overcame his own health issues to found Mark's Daily Apple, Primal Blueprint, and Primal Kitchen. If you'll be at Paleo f(x) this week, let me know, I'd love to meet you in person this weekend in Austin! If you can't make it to the conference, no worries! Our friends at Paleo f(x)™ are offering a free Livestream where you can learn from world-class speakers like Mark Sisson, Robb Wolf, Dave Asprey and many more to empower yourself to be vibrantly healthy. Just tap your show artwork and sign up for the free Livestream now. Primal Kitchen $200 Giveaway! Enter to win a $200 Giveaway from Primal Kitchen by following both @wellnessforce and @primalkitchenfoods on Instagram and comment or tag a friend. Winners will be chosen at random and tagged on Instagram on June 30th!   Get 10% Off on Your Next Primal Kitchen Order Get 10% off on any Primal Kitchen products by using the code WELLNESSFORCE on your next order. Listen to Episode 112 as Mark Uncovers: Mark's journey and mission to live a healthy life from an early age. Why Mark began to eat a high-complex carbohydrate diet based on the books he was reading around the late 1960s, early 1970s and how that negatively affected his body. How our own, personal intuition can help us create a sense of where our health needs to be at. What skills we can use to help us curb our triggers to not over-eat when there is an abundance of food, but we're not even that hungry. How we know whether or not we're following the primal living path. The benefit of primal living and listening to our intuition compared to the guilt we can feel from app data results. Mark's Ten Guidelines of the Primal Blueprint Ethos: Eat lots of animals, insects and plants Move around a lot at a slow pace Lift heavy objects Sprint once in a while Get plenty of sleep Play often Get plenty of sunlight Avoid trauma and silly mistakes Avoid poisonous things like added sugar Use your brain How scientists are using research about our ancestral genes to look at how different genes are affected by variables. Why our modern environment is taking a toll on our bodies without us even realizing it. What are epigentic studies and which variables can turn on the bad genetics in our bodies? Why 'good' and 'bad' genes are a myth. How inflammation can actually be a good thing for our bodies sometimes. Great workouts to do on the go when you have long working hours or are traveling. What Mark does to help him sleep better when he travels to different time zones. How Mark uses intermittent fasting to his advantage when traveling. What it's like to start following the Primal Blueprint and begin burning fat rather than sugar. Why it only takes 21 days to create a change in how you eat and burn food. What's the typical carbohydrate intake for the Ketogenic diet, weight loss, or effortless weight maintenance? How to prepare your body to follow the Ketogenic Diet and why Mark uses any resource from Dominic D'Agostino as a reference. For a beginner, how often should they be fasting per month? How Mark's upcoming book, Go Keto, will teach us how to becoming intuitive with ourselves and prepare for the Ketogenic Diet. The main differences between the Paleo and Primal ways of eating and living. What Mark has learned from his wife, Carrie, about emotional intelligence and wellness. How Primal Kitchen got its start as a new business for Mark. What's included in the famous Primal Kitchen Mayo recipe. Why coconut butter is a great go-to snack when you're feeling stressed. What Mark plans to talk about at the upcoming 2017 Paleo f(x) event. Top 3 Takeaways From The Show Wellness is not necessarily all about physical health. As Mark explains, wellness is about having a positive mindset and living in the moment. When we stop focusing on the past, we can fully feel contentment and joy. The benefits and facts around Primal, Paleo, Keto, and intermittent fasting. There is no such thing as 'bad' or 'good' genetics. Our genetics are turned on or off by different variables in order to help our bodies survive. Power Quotes From Mark Sisson [tweetthis] "Primal living allows you to develop the skills you need to get in touch with your body and  emotions." - @Mark_Sisson [/tweetthis] "I may have looked fit on the outside, but I was falling apart in the inside. There was this inflammation that was gathering and building inside my body. I had osteoarthritis in my feet, tendinitis in my hips, and even irritable bowl syndrome (IBS) which pretty much dictated my life. I began this diet to be healthy, but all of a sudden, I was at the unhealthiest point of my life. I had no idea about what was going with my body." - Mark Sisson on his personal experience with the negative impact of following high complex carbohydrate diet.  "It fascinates me that there are now 35 different wearable devices that tell you how poorly you slept last night, but there's nothing out there to really address the problem. I try to create an intuitive sense about my body's needs and I try to coach people to do the same." - Mark Sisson on the power of intuitive sense to help us understand our minds and bodies to make beneficial changes for our health.  "Primal living means that you've dialed into several different aspects of your life so that you don't have to stop and ask a device, "What do I do now?" You get to the point when you know what to do and what choices to make. Your intuitive decision making process is going to serve you in that moment and in the best way possible." - Mark Sisson on what primal living means and how our intuitive sense can help us make the best decisions about our health.  "Primal living allows you to develop the skills you need to be in touch with your body, emotions, and everything that draws us in to enjoy life." - Mark Sisson on the benefits of primal living. "I don't want to ascribe genes as being 'good' or 'bad.' Genes are just doing what they're told to do. When you develop Type 2 Diabetes, that's not because of 'bad genetics. That happens because your human genes are addressing a problem that you've created with your eating and moving habits. Your body is just trying to prevent you from dying too soon from too much sugar." - Mark Sisson on why we shouldn't categorize genes as being 'good' or 'bad.' "The Paleo and Primal diets are converging. Initially, the Paleo Diet was only a diet that looked at no dairy, alcohol, very low unsaturated fats, and was fairly restrictive. When I came up with the Primal Blueprint, I wanted to create a place where people could go and not feel excluded, but invited. So we included as many foods that made sense so we don't exclude dairy like cream, butter, artisanal cheese, and even whole milk for some people. Paleo has always been about the diet, but Primal includes the entire lifestyle." - Mark Sisson on the difference between the Primal Blueprint and Paleo Diets and lifestyles.  "Thoughts are just thoughts and they're not reality. What we worry or agonize about only exists in our minds as imagination. My wife, Carrie, keeps reminding me that when I let those thoughts dictate how I feel in the present moment, they actually take me out of the present moment." - Mark Sisson on what he's learned from his wife, Carrie, about emotional wellness and intelligence.  "Wellness is more of a state of mind than a physical presence. Wellness is this feeling of serenity and peace, but also the ability to not be caught up in feelings of worry, anger, or angst. Wellness is not about re-thinking about previous decisions or past mistakes. It's about being in the present moment and therefore being able to extract the greatest amount of contentment, joy, and fulfillment from now." - Mark Sisson on what wellness means to him.  About Mark Sisson Health and fitness expert Mark Sisson is the bestselling author of The Primal Blueprint and several other Primal Blueprint-branded books, and one of the leading voices of the burgeoning Evolutionary Health Movement. His blog, MarksDailyApple.com, has paved the way for Primal enthusiasts to challenge conventional wisdom's diet and exercise principles and take personal responsibility for their health and well-being. From its humble - and controversial - beginnings in 2006, Mark's Daily Apple has grown into one of the highest-ranked health information resources on the Internet, with some 3 million unique visitors each month. Mark, 62, has a BA in biology from Williams College and is a former world-class endurance athlete, with a 2:18 marathon and a fourth-place finish in the Hawaii Ironman World Triathlon Championships to his credit. Today, Mark directs his competitive energies into high-stakes Ultimate Frisbee tournaments against competitors decades younger. Besides blogging daily, Mark conducts seminars on the Primal Blueprint way of life and hosted 9 multi-day total immersion retreats called PrimalCon at locations across America and in Mexico from 2010-2014. He operates Primal Blueprint Publishing in Malibu, CA, publishing his own titles as well as work from other authors promoting ancestral health principles. Mark is married to Carrie and they have two children. Resources Mentioned by Mark & Josh Connect with Mark Sisson via: Twitter Facebook Instagram Visit the official blog for Mark's Daily Apple Read Mark's Daily Apple Blog Check out the Primal Blueprint official website Listen to the Primal Blueprint Podcast Connect with Primal Blueprint via: Facebook Pinterest YouTube Instagram Visit the official Primal Kitchen website Buy your own Primal Kitchen Mayo Connect with Primal Kitchen via: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Check out the following Primal Blueprint books including: The New Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson The Primal Blueprint 21-Day Total Body Transformation by Mark Sisson The Primal Blueprint Cookbook by Jennifer Meier and Mark Sisson Primal Blueprint Quick and Easy Meals by Jennifer Meier and Mark Sisson The Primal Kitchen Cookbook by Mark Sisson The Primal Connection by Mark Sisson Discover what's in Mark's Daily Diet Find a Primal Health Coach near you! Attend Paleo f(x) 2017 Learn more about the Ketogenic Diet from Dominic D'Agostino of KetoNutrition Try Re-Timer to help reset your circadian rhythm Discover Adelle Davis and her books on nutrition Read Aerobics by Kenneth H. Cooper Listen to both WFR episodes 012 and 088 wtih Dan Pardi: Living a Healthy Lifestyle in a Modern World How to Find the Health You're Looking For [spacer height="20px" id="2"] [tweetthis]"Thoughts are just thoughts. What we worry or agonize about only exists in our minds as imagination." - @Mark_Sisson[/tweetthis] [spacer height="20px" id="2"] Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? 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Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

With the vast ocean of an industry that exceeds 122 billion dollars of supplements, pills, powders and elixirs in our wellness world, just exactly how do we decipher which things will actually work for the path we are walking in our personal wellness journey? An even better question is how do we know which supplements to trust and what natural plant-based adaptogens will give us more sustained energy throughout the day? JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST It should not come as a shock to anyone that the weight of our current responsibilities in this modern world are growing more every day. Combine this fact with all the social media, electronic, and technology distractions that pull us away from living a life of optimal wellness, and then how can we hit the reset button without wearing a bathrobe in the mountains for 5 days? (JK) :) To help transcend overwhelm and excess stress, today on the podcast we're talking about the natural ways we can modulate stress and help to normalize our bodies by finding more balance. We're talking with my good friend, Nutritional Therapist, and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Evan Brand, about using adaptogens; natural and phyto-therapeutic uses of plants to help us heal and give us more energy. Functional Medicine Through An Ancestral Lens If you been listening to the podcast for a while, you know that I've been a huge fan of Rhodiola Rosea as well as Maca for energy, so today on the podcast, if you've been curious about using adaptogens for wellness and energy this is going to be an awesome show for you. I know you're going to love (just as much as I did) Evan's down-home, grounded and authentic personality where we dive into topics like functional medicine through an ancestral lens, how to get back in touch with your inner dialogue, letting go of "paralysis by analysis," what adaptogens and supplements are best to take with you while traveling, and one of my most favorite seven for seven rounds we've had yet on the show. Be sure to stick around to hear Evan's take on the emotional quotient in letting go of old weight and how to use plants to give the type of healing that could never be produced in a lab. What Are Adaptogens? Adaptogens: Modulate stress responses and can help normalize body imbalances. By supporting adrenal function, they counteract the adverse effects of stress. They enable the body's cells to access more energy; help cells eliminate toxic byproducts of the metabolic process and help the body to utilize oxygen more efficiently. Phytotherapy refers to the use of plants for their healing abilities. Adaptogens are a unique class of healing plants: They help balance, restore and protect the body. As naturopath Edward Wallace explains, "An adaptogen doesn’t have a specific action: It helps you respond to any influence or stressor, normalizing your physiological functions." Top 9 Adaptogens Rhodioloa Rosea: boosts endurance and fights depression (golden root) Ashwaghanda: helps to promote healthy levels of energy and sleep Schisandra berry: lowers inflammation, supports adrenal health, improves liver and digestion Maca: helps with reducing fatigue, enhancing energy and endurance Cordyceps: considered the “ginseng of mushrooms” and are known to have a truly awesome effect on endurance and stamina Holy Basil: has been found in many studies to be equivalent to many modern painkillers Ginseng: panax ginseng roots are proven anti-inflammatory, can regulate blood sugar and can even inhibit some characteristics associated with cancer. Reishi Mushroom: traditional Chinese medicine uses reishi to "calm the spirit." Reishi, (literally "supernatural" mushrooms) have been used for more than 2,000 years, making them perhaps the oldest mushroom to be used medicinally. They can be helpful to reduce anxiety, alleviate insomnia, combat fatigue, and lower blood pressure. Shawn Stevenson calls this "the mushroom of immortality” Licorice Root: increases energy, increase immune function Listen to Episode 111 As Evan Uncovers: What it means to look at functional medicine through an ancestral lens. How Evan helps his clients through functional medicine and different tests. What we can do to get back in touch with our human nature by getting rid of WiFi, blue light, and spending time with nature. Evan's experience working for 21st Century Parks and how he fell in love with nature and forest bathing. How to ingest adaptogens for optimal benefits to combat stress, fatigue, and enhance performance What are the best adaptogens to help manage anxiety? How to use natural ways of living and being to support homeostasis in the body. Why more problems come from over researching and "information overload" which creates analysis paralysis that make people avoid doing anything. What are the top three Adaptogens for balancing the body and nervous system: Perfect Acai Revive: Rhodiola Rosea, Cordyceps, Grape Seed Extract The best foods and supplements to take on the road when traveling How CBD oil and other healing modalities can support the well-being of those suffering from cancer and various health disorders The right types of mindset and emotional intelligence that makes a difference when overcoming a chronic disease Power Quotes From Evan Brand [tweetthis] "What we've forgotten is how powerful nature can be to heal us." - @mrevanbrand [/tweetthis] [tweetthis] "It's not what happens to you in life but how you respond to it." - @mrevanbrand [/tweetthis] About Evan Brand Evan Brand is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Nutritional Therapist who is a globally recognized leader in the fields of ancestral health, Paleo nutrition, and functional medicine. He is the creator of NotJustPaleo.com, one of the top 25 natural health podcasts on iTunes, and the author of three books including REM Rehab, Stress Solutions, and The Everything Guide to Nootropics. Evan has been studying, practicing and teaching a natural health lifestyle for more than 9 years, and works with clients from a functional medicine perspective.   His work is deeply rooted in his own lifelong struggle with depression, IBS, and skin issues – which he later recovered from through his own research and experimentation.   Evan uses lab testing and a thorough intake process to discover the underlying causes of health symptoms, and a customized combination of nutrition, supplements, botanicals, herbs and lifestyle changes to address them. He lives in Louisville, KY with his wife and daughter. Resources Mentioned by Evan & Josh Not Just Paleo website Not Just Paleo facebook Evan Brand Website The Everything Guide To Nootropics Stress solutions: hack your stress, calm your system and take charge of your life Earthing Mat Aviva Romm: herbalist, midwife, doctor Mind Body Green: 3 Powerful Herbs For Energy CBD Oils HPA Axis Homeopathic Remedies Dr. Mercola Interview Heart Math Institute Forest Bathing: Shinrin Yoku Iris software - blocks blue light light spectrum light Epigenetics Antenna Search: See how many antenna are around your house Dr. Jonathan Wright: Why Stomach Acid Is Good For You Dr. Mercola on Cacao William Randolph Hearst - Paper-mill Hemp Controversy Emotional Healing Through Ayahuasca  [tweetthis] "Be the type of person that wants to soak up every day." - @mrevanbrand [/tweetthis] Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.   111 Evan Brand: Adaptogens For Wellness & Energy

Creating happiness in our lives, especially in this fast-paced modern industrialized world, can be a challenge. Today on the podcast we're both honored and excited to share with you one of the most inspirational men in the health and fitness world, Bedros Keuilian, to share with us his incredible story and leadership insight garnered from over two decades where he cerated what he calls "The Immigrant Edge & The American Dream," built on the four pillars of happiness that Bedros has learned apply to all of us: Money, meaning, health, and relationships, and the balance of all four is what truly creates a life of abundance and wellness that we all deserve, but getting there and working to maintain, is not a linear process for us, and definitely was not for Bedros. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST As you'll discover in this powerful conversation, where Bedros not only shares with us vulnerably, authentically, and powerfully about what he's overcome in life to create a global fitness empire, but how we can connect the dots and shine light on the contrast in our universal human journey. (that we all walk on this wellness path) That is, how to overcome obstacles, and the mindset and ways of being we all can apply no matter what our past, because the story ahead of us is the one we write with the pen in our hand in this moment, right here, right now. If you're open to inspiration, this episode is going to deliver on how we can become more emotionally resilient and apply these four fundamental pillars of happiness in our lives, no matter what the current reality. Happiness, The Immigrant Edge, and the American Dream Anger, guilt, confusion, and shame. These were all emotions that Bedros Keuilian felt as he worked with his therapist to reconnect with the little boy he once was in Armenia during the Soviet Union era. When Bedros was able to check in with himself and his subconscious thoughts, he discovered that his Immigrant Edge, American Dream, and self-belief are his tools to use for success, confidence, and happiness. How can we let go of the past in order to regain happiness, inner strength, and self-fulfillment? When we don't push forward in our lives, we may be pulled back into feeling negative emotions such as frustration, depression, and anxiety. On today's episode of Wellness Force Radio, one of the fitness industry's most trusted consultant as well as both the Founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp and creator of the Fitness Business Summit, Bedros Keuilian, shares with us how we become emotionally resilient, discover adversity, and live the life that we want through The 4 Pillars of Happiness and HALT: The 4 Pillars of Happiness: Money Meaning Health Relationships Beat anxiety with HALT: Hungry Angry Lonely Tired When you stop feelings of hunger, anger, loneliness, and being tired, you can also beat anxiety in its tracks. This episode is a wonderful reminder that without the knowledge of self, we can't have money, meaning, health, or relationships. Listen to Episode 110 as Bedros Uncovers: Why Bedros identifies with the title as someone who "has the Immigrant Edge and the American Dream." What is the "Immigration Edge" and why is it so important? How Bedros teaches his clients about emotional resilience. What Bedros did to change the money story that he previously knew of as a child. Why Bedros now sees money as a point system that helps him elevate the kind of impacting he's making with his career. How Bedros went from being $127,000 in debt to becoming debt-free and serving so many people through his business. The business and life lessons that Bedros learned from his father by spending time in his tailor shop and seeing how he treated customers. Bedros' 4 Pillars of Happiness Why enough is never enough: you can always work harder to accomplish greater goals. Why Bedros chose to work in the fitness industry to help gyms and entrepreneurs give their clients a better service. How we can let go of anger and resentment to live a happier and successful life. How Bedros' therapist was able to help him beat his anxiety with HALT. The importance of dominating your life path and future by having closure with your past. Why pushing forward and being productive helps us to be happy. Why you "can't cut your family, but you can edit your relationship with them" and what it looks like. Berdos' advice on why you don't have to talk about your next career, project, or goal with your family when you visit with them. How we can let go from people who trigger our negative emotions? How can we keep calm and move forward with what we want to do with our lives? Top 3 Takeaways From The Show When you want to start a new project, a career, or make a major life change, there will be people out there you will tell you that you can't do it or it's not a good idea. A lot of times, those people are our families and they will go against our dreams because they don't want us to fail. However, if you have a goal that you want to accomplish, you're more likely to do it when you don't tell your family about it. Don't tell you family about your business because they will probably only have negative thoughts about it. Instead, talk to people who are going to get excited with you and are there to encourage your dream. When we are emotionally resilient and have experienced adversity, it is easier for us to let go from people and situations that trigger our negative emotions.  Experiencing a difficult moment can help us keep calm and move forward with our lives. If you're feeling overwhelmed and stressed, it's okay to hit the pause button. Go ahead to cancel and schedule that meeting or task. If you want to succeed, put your self first and take care of yourself both emotionally and physically. Power Quotes From Bedros Keuilian [tweetthis] "If you grow your emotional and adversity quotient, you will be a well-rounded human that can deal with anything." - @BedrosKeuilian [/tweetthis] "The immigrant edge mentality is about getting resourceful when you don't have any resources. You realize that no matter how bad things get in the USA, they're still better than in any other place in the world." - Bedros Keuilian on how he gained the Immigrant Edge during his transition from Armenia to the USA. "Even if you have a job, go start a side project, be part of a charity, or do something like build a house in a third-world country with Habitat for Humanity. These experiences will give you the environmental exposure that allows you to build your emotional resiliency and adversity. If you can grow your emotional and adversity quotient, you will be a well-rounded human that can deal with any adversity or difficult factor when it comes. Not if it comes, but when it comes because stressful events are sure to come in anyone's life." - Bedros Keuilian on how to build emotional resiliency and adversity. "Adversity is an advantage and I started to re-frame my thinking about negative factors. Anything bad that happens is actually a learning lesson towards something better." - Bedros Keuilian on the power of adversity. "Enough is never enough. I'm going to keep doing what I'm doing forever because I know that if I don't focus on dominating my path and my purpose, I will go deep into my darkness and the monster will come out. I will begin to think about what happened to me as a kid in Armenia." - Bedros Keuilian on the importance of doing what you love to do and how it helps to keep you moving forward.  "When you are hungry, angry, lonely, or tired, it's so easy for your body to manifest anxiety and that's what happened to me. If I can stop myself from feeling those emotions, I can stop my anxiety in its tracks." - Bedros Keuilian on his therapist teaching him about HALT and how it helped him with his anxiety and negative emotions. "It's highly important to process the negativity in your life. Negativity thoughts are like a computer virus. They may go into isolation, but you can never completely kill a computer virus and there's new software to cover it up. The moment you stop updating your software, that virus might just come back out again. Stay on your path of domination and do good because the moment you don't, you can go inward into the darkness and try to find problems that we need to  be"fixed" when in reality you're just delving into depression." -Bedros Keuilian on fighting negative thoughts and staying strong. About Bedros Keuilian Bedros Keuilian has spent the last 20 years as the genius behind some of the biggest names in the health and fitness industry. At the age of 6 in 1980, Bedros and his family immigrated to the USA from communist Russia in Armenia on a search of a brighter future and opportunity. It was in those next two decades, where he faced incredible adversity and taught himself how to choose to forge a mindset of steel, and grow a heart of service to others, to become known as the one of the greatest mentors and successful business figures in the health and wellness world. As the CEO and founder of Fit Body, recently listed as one of Inc. 5000’s fastest growing businesses of 2016, Bedros truly practices what he preaches, implementing the same formula for success in his life as a dedicated father, husband, and a pillar for his community that he brings to his fitness clients worldwide. Bedros Keuilian is the fitness industry’s most trusted consultant. His various fitness businesses are designed to enable trainers to maximize their earning potential with revolutionary industry techniques. Before constructing his fitness empire, Bedros owned five fitness gyms at once. After revamping his business model with direct response marketing and sales techniques, he began earning profit margins totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars from these locations alone. He would then go on to found Fit Body Boot Camp. As the CEO and founder of Fit Body, currently the world’s fastest growing fitness chain, Bedros practices what he preaches, implementing the same formula for success that he brings to his fitness clients worldwide. Fit Body was recently listed as one of Inc. 5000’s fastest growing businesses of 2016. Among Bedros’ innovations for the fitness industry are FitPro Newsletter and FitPro Magazine. These software systems help trainers capitalize on leads and increase profits. Bedros also co-manages a publishing company that prints top-notch fat-loss programs from trainers across the globe. Trainers have sold thousands of book copies thanks to Bedros’ push in publishing. Resources Mentioned by Bedros & Josh Visit Bedros Keuilian's official website Discover how to improve your professional fitness career with Bedros Learn more about Fit Body Boot Camp Attend the Fitness Business Summit with Bedros Keuilian Connect with Bedros Keuilian via: Facebook - Bedros Keuilian Facebook - Bedros Keuilian - Fitness Business Twitter - Bedros Keuilian Twitter - Fit Body Boot Camp Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Donate to Shriners Hospitals for Children Sponsor a child with Compassion International Listen to Bedros Keuilian: How to Reframe and Get the Outcome You Want on The Peak Mindset Show Check out The Power of Masterminds and High End Coaching with Bedros Keuilian on the School of Greatness Podcast with Lewis Howes Read The School of Greatness by Lewis Howes Listen to How to Tap Into Your Immigrant Edge with Bedros Keuilian on the Igor Kheifets Podcast Learn more about Craig Ballantyne on WFR 064 Beating Anxiety to Create Your Perfect Day Read about The 40/70 Rule and How it Applies to You Check out Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday Buy The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann Get your own copy of The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk Read more about Dr. Bruce Lipton and the Power of Subconscious Mind Learn more about Gary Vaynerchuk [tweetthis]"When you are hungry, angry, lonely, or tired, it's so easy for your body to manifest anxiety." @BedrosKeuilian[/tweetthis] Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

Heal Your Immune System In Four Steps  Antibiotics are supposed to help our immune system recover from viruses, diseases, and other illnesses, but what if they leave us feeling fatigued, unwell, or even worse over time? With long-term use, can antibiotics actually hinder, not heal our immune systems? JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST Besides antibiotics, pesticides and processed food ingredients are also all too common in our modern society. Unfortunately, these three can be the culprits behind health, mind, and autoimmune disease. If we've developed an autoimmune disease over time, how can we fight back to regain our vibrant health, clarity, and strength? On this episode of Wellness Force Radio, Preventive Medicine and Chronic Disease Specialist, Founder and Director of The Blum Center for Health, and author of both The Immune System Recovery Plan and the upcoming book, Healing Arthritis, Dr. Susan Blum helps us discover how we can get to the the root of our autoimmune disease and recover our immune system in four steps: Using Food As Medicine Understanding Our Stress Connection Improving Our Gut health  Supporting and Detoxifying the Liver  Listen to Episode 109 as Dr. Susan Blum Uncovers How we can live a healthier life with the Four Fundamental Steps in her Immune System Recovery Plan. The importance of discovering the root causes of modern autoimmune disease. What is a healthy immune system? How does the gut, stress, food, toxins, and other factors come into play? The power of functional medicine to heal the mind and body. How is it possible that the number of people with an autoimmune disease has grown from 9 million to 24 million people since 1997? The constant amount of stress that we are facing as a society and how it's affecting our bodies and minds. Dr. Blum's experience with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and what she's doing to help other people discover and treat their autoimmune disease. The danger of eating fish from the sea especially after Fukushima. How to know if your thyroid and overall health is actually helping your mind and body.. How can long usage of medications or antibiotics affect the body? What can food do to improve our health after taking antibiotics for so many years? Why are plant-based diets and cultured foods so great to help gut health? How can dairy affect our bodies? What can we eat if we're unable to digest dairy products? How probiotics can help the inflammation throughout your entire body. The connection between having both an autoimmune disease and a leaky gut. What is dysbiosis and how does it affect the stomach? What is glyphosate in products such as Roundup pesticide and how does it affect our gut's health? Wheat Sensitivity vs Gluten Sensitivity How an Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) test can help you discover if you have a general systematic autoimmune disease. How stress can really take a toll on our bodies and how it can lead to autoimmune diseases. The two stress systems: Hormonal stress and Acute stress How we can we detox our liver to live a healthier life. Top 3 Takeaways From The Show We've all had moments when we say "I'm too stressed" or "I'm so busy with everything." Fortunately, we have the power to recognize that stress and turn our feelings around. We don't have to allow stress to take control of our lives. Instead, we can find productive ways to use it and handle it. Regularly check in with your mind and body to see how you're doing. Taking a couple of moments each do to be mindful can help you recognize what your emotions or literal gut feelings are telling you. Meditate, walk, or journaling can help you get in touch with yourself and discover what you need. Following the Four Fundamental Steps in the Immune System Recovery Plan, be conscious about what you eat and drink as well as your stress levels. Treating our bodies naturally is possible without taking so many antibiotics for long periods of time. Power Quotes From Dr. Blum [tweetthis] "Functional medicine can heal the gut, detoxify the body, and help manage and measure stress levels." [/tweetthis] "Autoimmune disease is a malfunction in our immune system and there have been studies done to prove that certain factors disrupt our gut, stress and overall health. Functional medicine is an approach to treating and repairing the body. With functional medicine, we can heal the gut, get the toxins out of the body, and manage and measure stress levels." - Dr. Susan Blum on the power of Functional Medicine to heal our bodies.  "Today, babies aren't developing the healthy microbiome that they need to support their bodies. According to the Hygiene Hypothesis, babies don't need to be so clean because it tones their immune system. They should get an exposure to dirt to help their microbiome be strong. Kids should be playing outside. It's okay for them to eat dirt and parents don't have to make everything so clean." - Dr. Susan Blum on how a healthy microbiome and gut system can develop when we're young.   "You're eating what the animal ate." - Michael Pollan on how what animals we consume, such as fish our poultry, can affect us because of the mercury in the ocean or pesticides in the animal feed. "We don't have medicine for viruses, except for herpes. How can we recover from a virus? Our immune system naturally puts the virus into remission and that virus continues to live hidden inside our bodies. However, sometimes those viruses don't stay quiet and they can come back. That's when we have a problem with the immune system, but these four steps can treat that. By treating the immune system, you can also treat the virus." - Dr. Susan Blum on how viruses can be treated the same way we'd treat an autoimmune disease.  "The number one most important influence on your gut microbiome is food. Vegetables and foods with fiber and vital nutrients feed the good bacteria and help it flourish. Think of your gut like a garden and what you feed it will determine what will grow in it. So you can either grow flowers with good food or weeds with bad food." - Dr. Susan Blum on how food influences our gut microbiome.  "A plant-based diet and cultured foods are still king for encouraging the growth of good bacteria. If you eat cultured foods or take probiotics, you have a better chance at recovering the gut." - Dr. Susan Blum on how a plant-based diet and cultured foods or probiotics can really help our gut thrive.  "We all know that stress has this great control over us, but the fact is that we really have to take it to heart. We really have to believe that it's having an affect on us so that we can take steps to change what's happening. Try to think of it as if we have these 'stress auras' around us, but stress is actually the way our bodies are responding to them and we do have control over that." - Dr Susan Blum on the importance of recognizing how stress is affecting us and that we have the ability to take control.  "Keep practicing your self-care and keep it a priority. Check in with yourself to make sure that you're being true to who you are. We all have a North Star that's within ourselves that's there to guide us and that's also our intuition."  - Dr. Susan Blum on the best piece of advice she received to keep her health strong while working hard at her career. "Wellness is really about balancing our mind, body, and spirit. It's learning about who you are and finding happiness. Wellness is charting a path towards health with a positive outlook. It's about living your life to the fullest." - Dr. Susan Blum on what wellness means to her. About Dr. Susan Blum A true pioneer in Functional Medicine, Dr. Susan Blum has been treating, healing and preventing chronic diseases for nearly two decades. She has a voluntary faculty appointment as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her passion and dedication for identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic illness through the groundbreaking whole body approach known as Functional Medicine, is helping to transform our healthcare system. As the Founder and Director of Blum Center for Health in Rye Brook, New York, Dr. Blum’s crusade for personalized medicine is paramount for treatment and prevention. A Preventive Medicine and Chronic Disease Specialist, Dr. Blum is a member of the Medical Advisory Board for The Dr. Oz Show. She has appeared on Fox 5 News, ABC Eyewitness News, and is regularly quoted in Real Simple, Harper’s Bazaar, Redbook. Dr. Blum’s mission for Blum Center for Health is to facilitate a personalized healing experience by creating a partnership with her patients while providing cutting-edge Functional Medicine and teaching self-care skills for changing health habits. Through Dr. Blum’s medical practice, education efforts, writing, research, and advocacy, she empowers her patients to stop covering up symptoms in order to actually treat the underlying causes of illness, thereby combating—and most often curing—the chronic-disease epidemic. Resources Mentioned By Dr. Blum & Josh Visit the official Blum Center for Health website Learn more about Dr. Susan Blum and all of her work in Functional Medicine Read The Immune System Recovery Plan  by Dr. Susan Blum Pre-order Dr. Susan Blum's upcoming book, Healing Arthritis Take the Medical Symptom Questionnaire from the Blum Center for Health Connect with Dr. Blum and The Blum Center for Health via: Facebook - The Blum Center for Health Facebook- Dr. Susan Blum YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Heal Your Gut with The Blum Center for Health Discover the connection between Mercury and Your Health Learn how you can cure your Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (HT) with Dr. Susan Blum Watch Dr. Blum explain The Importance of Detox with Facebook Live Dr. Susan Blum on The Dr. Oz Show Visit the Department of Preventive Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Check out the Organic Pharmer website Learn more about The Center for Mind-Body Medicine The Autoimmune Registry on Autoimmune Statistics Take your own 23andMe Genetic Test Check out Designs for Health Learn more about CASI Talks Find out more about Dr. Stephanie Seneff Learn more about Michael Pollan and his Netflix series, Cooked Listen to WFR 084 The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan with Dr. David Perlmutter Check out WFR 025 With Reed Davis and The Hidden Causes of Weight Gain   [tweetthis] "Treat self-care as a priority. Check in with yourself to make sure that you're being true to who you are." [/tweetthis]   Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. 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How can understanding the secret biological and emotional connections hidden deep inside our fat help us let go of old weight, discover individual wellness, and rekindle a trusted relationship with our body? On this episode of Wellness Force Radio, biochemist and author of The Secret Life of Fat, Dr. Sylvia Tara teaches us why fat is such a complex endocrine organ that can control our minds and how we can use that knowledge to our advantage for weight loss and more energy. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST Our Individual Connection With Fat There is no one-size fits-all weight loss plan because our age, gender, genetics, as well as bacteria and viruses all play a role.  Forget everything that you thought you knew about fat and discover how you can create an individual approach to losing weight and loving the skin you're in. Listen To Episode 107 As Dr. Tara Uncovers  Why Dr. Tara wrote, The Secret Life of Fat, as an educational tool for us to use. What is fat? Why is it so easy for some people to lose weight and difficult for others? Why do we shame ourselves for our weight? When did we start judging our bodies? What changed society from bracing fat to fearing it? Dr. Tara and Josh share their fat loss stories and what has helped guide them to embracing their bodies. Why fat is so amazing and how it connects with our bodies, emotions, metabolism, and behavior. The analogy of money and fat in the body: glucose is cash, glycogen is a checking account, and fat is a certificate of deposit. What is leptin and how does fat regulate it? How does it affect our food cravings? What are the daily habits we can make to ensure that we continue to keep the weight off? Why we should keep in mind different hormones to keep off weight: insulin, ghrelin, and leptin. How intermittent fasting has helped Dr. Tara keep off her unwanted fat. As we age, other fat burning hormones such as estrogen and testosterone begin to decline. What do sumo wrestlers eat and what happens to their metabolism when they retire? The difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat. What can allow us to release adiponectin so we have fat stored as subcutaneous versus mesentery or visceral fat: cardio, HIIT, working out at night vs. the morning. How genetics, age, gender, viruses and bacteria all have different roles that play into how much fat we store. Why women are predisposed to pack on more fat than men because of their biology and hormone levels. Dr. Tara's tips to staying on your nutrition and exercise plan. Why we feel like a failure if we skip a day in our plan because of dichotomous thinking. Don't fall into a shame spiral. Take a break from your diet if you need and get recharged to get back on it again. Why sleep is so good to help our hormone levels and elevate our stress levels. The most fascinating fact that Dr. Tara learned during her research: that fat can control our mind. It controls our appetite and how affects how we think about food. What leptin replacement therapy is and how it could be used to help people control their weight.  Top 3 Takeaways From The Show If you're a woman, don't let the thin female models on the covers of magazines send you into a shame spiral. Women are naturally predisposed to pack on more fat than men because they are meant to store their fat for energy. Also, when women workout, they release more of the gherkin hormone which is why they're hungrier than men afterwards. It's not a bad thing that women store more fat and have hunger cravings after hitting the gym, it's completely natural. How much fat each person stores is completely unique to them because there are so many factors to consider (age, genetics, bacteria, gender). To approach weight loss, we need to create an individualized plan for ourselves. Know which foods help or hurt your weight loss goal and which type of workout benefits your body that most. Don't limit yourself to eating you favorite foods; just try to stick to your plan. Create a plan that works for your body, mind, and schedule. Don't be upset with yourself if you fall off your nutrition and exercise path one day. We're only human and taking a break is okay. We need time to recharge our batteries and get motivated to eat healthy and workout again. Power Quotes From Dr. Sylvia Tara [tweetthis] "We don't all lose weight the same way. You have to find a diet that just works just for you. " - @SylviaTaraPhD [/tweetthis] "The Secret Life of Fat is about having a better idea of what fat actually is and to stop believing in all of these myths about fat loss." - Dr. Sylvia Tara "Once I learned about fat and what it does with our bodies, it was actually really empowering. Fat has so many tricks to stay on our bodies and it can do amazing things. It's an endocrine organ so it can release hormones into our blood stream that can affect our behaviour, our appetite, and our metabolism." - Dr. Sylvia Tara on the power of fat. "We don't all lose weight the same way and that's why it's so important to tailor a diet that works for yourself." - Dr. Sylvia Tara "When you've lost weight and you're feeling less satiated and more hungry, just remember that your body and its leptin levels are driving you to get that fat back on your body. It takes a lot of drive and determination to not give into cravings. This feeling can even last for years and it's important to have that inner drive to keep off the weight." - Dr. Sylvia Tara "People think that sloth and gluttony are the only reasons why people gain on weight. However, genetics, age, gender, as well as viruses and bacteria all have a role in how much fat we actually store." - Dr. Sylvia Tara on how we actually store fat vs. how we used to think we store fat. "If we feel uncertainty in our daily lives, whether over a medical test, job offer, or family situation, the lingering doubt depletes our willpower. Starting a weight management plan during such a time of uncertainty makes it more difficult to persevere. If it is possible to ease the stress in your life before starting a serious attempt to change your lifestyle do so. Successful weight management requires the ability to take challenges in stride and maintain your diet and exercise plan." - Dr. Sylvia Tara on how to set up the mind so we can focus on losing weight.  "Once you get on a shame spiral, it's hard to get off of it. Not only will dichotomous thinking affect your diet plan, but other factors of your life as well. People with dichotomous thinking tend to have more depression, more eating disorders, and a lot more unhappiness in their lives." - Dr. Syliva Tara on how dichotomous thinking can negatively affect our minds and bodies.  "Dieting is hard. It's a long-term commitment and you have to fight a lot of urges to stay on it. However the rewards are good. It might be hard to go through and stay on a diet for awhile, but you also get a lot of rewards. You gain a control of your life, can buy clothes at the size you want to be, and so many other benefits. Choose to follow a diet when the timing is right for you and the commitment will be worth it. " - Dr. Sylvia Tara on her own difficulties with staying on a diet.  "Anger is a very strong emotion. What helped fuel me through this wellness transformation was my anger and vengeance towards my fat. Use your negative emotions and direct them in a way that you will win in the end." - Dr. Sylvia Tara on how we can use our anger and other negative emotions to fuel our motivation to lose weight.  About Dr. Sylvia Tara Sylvia Tara holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry from The University of California, San Diego and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She was a healthcare management consultant with McKinsey & Company, and has worked for the world’s largest biotechnology companies. After an extended battle with fat, Dr. Tara became fascinated with its resiliency and embarked on a mission to better understand it. This book is the culmination of years of research and interviews with physicians, patients and leading scientists. The Secret Life of Fat will forever change how you think about this misunderstood organ. Resources Mentioned by Dr. Tara & Josh  Visit Dr. Sylvia Tara's official website Learn more about The Secret Life of Fat Buy your own copy of The Secret Life of Fat by Dr. Sylvia Tara Connect with Dr. Sylvia Tara: Twitter Facebook Check out Is Fat Really All That Bad? A Biochemist Explains in The New York Times Watch Weight Loss: Before You Move Your Muscles, You Have to Move Your Mind Read the article, Knoweledge is Power: How Fat Can Work For You , from Women's Health Listen to WFR 051 The Secret to Habit Change with Gretchen Rubin Stay with your weight loss goals with the help of StickK.com Download the Nudge Coach app Read Loving What Is by Byron Katie and Stephen Mitchell   [tweetthis]"When we're losing fat, we're actually remodeling your body's tissues and that's not an easy process." - @SylviaTaraPhD[/tweetthis]   Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

The digital world is growing faster than ever, but how it is really helping us to create better wellness, loving relationships, and true happiness in our modern world? On this episode of Wellness Force Radio, sociologist, entrepreneur, innovation consultant, and the author of Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way to Happiness, Dr. Anna Akbari shares how we can and find both happiness and wellness in a digital world. Listen and learn how to bring more wellness into your life as we dive deep into a discussion about career and life choices, relationships, and money in today's modern life.  JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST Think Like A Startup To change her life, Dr. Akbari had to start analyzing each of her decisions like a startup company would approach them. Even though Dr. Anna Akbari had a wonderful career in New York City and academia at New York University and Parsons New School for Design, she eventually realized that it was not enough to sustain her happiness and wellness forever. Following just one career path was not all that Dr. Akbari wanted to succeed at during her lifetime. She knew deep down inside that there had to be something more. One day, she woke up and finally decided it was time to pivot her life. Craving nature, new work projects, expanding her career and life possibilities, Dr. Akbari made the plan to move to California. Academia was her comfort zone but she knew she could be happier if she added more practical passions to the mix. Pausing our lives, pivoting, and making a major change isn't the easiest choice, but it could be what changes the direction of our journey forever.  Happiness Architecture How we can design our lives so that we can create the life that we want. Mental models hold us hostage in thinking that there's only one singular path that we have to follow to be happy and successful. Like a startup trying new tactics and finding better solutions, we can invert the truth about how a life should be lived and begin anew. We can afford to take chances, unlearn something, and innovate. We don't need to make a geographical change like Dr. Akbari did by moving from New York City to California, but we can find new ways to reinvent ourselves and be more open take chances. When we get outside of our comfort zone, we can make it easier for ourselves to pivot our lives in order to increase our wellness and happiness.  The 3 Part Formula for Happiness & Success If we get to a point in life where we know we can no longer stay with the same unrewarding job, a lot of us need to pivot our careers or find a new place to live like Dr. Akbari did to rediscover her wellness and happiness. While moving to a completely different location or leaving our work field for another career may not be entirely feasible, there is a formula we can use to evaluate and choose our next move. During our interview, Dr. Akbari shares her 3 Part Formula for Happiness and Success and how we can apply it to our lives. Simply ask yourself the following questions: Passion: What is something that you are passionate about? Practicality: What are you skilled at or could be good at? Audience: What does your audience demand? If all of these three areas successfully intersect, then you've created your own secret sauce for happiness and success.   Listen to Episode 106 as Dr. Akbari Uncovers Why Dr. Akbari decided to title her book, "Startup Your Life" and how it relates to her personal life. What her experience was like during the 2008 recession as a working professional. How "pivoting" can help us improve our careers, relationships, wellness, and more. The biggest pivot that Dr. Akbari has made in her life when she decided to leave New York City. Happiness Architecture: Digital Happiness in our modern world. How Dr. Akbari is able to handle decision fatigue throughout the day. What digital happiness can look like in 2017. How we can design our lives so that we can create the life that we want to create. What Dr. Akbari did to invert all of her assumptions about what would happen if she left NYC and took a chance to move to California. How do we know if we should drastically change our environments or stay where we are? What can we do to get rid of some of the facts that we used to believe about ourselves? How can we get rid of old software to start anew? Why Dr. Akbari decided to include the following quote in her book from Paramahana Yoganana: "Since you alone are responsible for your thoughts, only you can change them.” The 3 Part Formula for Happiness according to Dr. Akbari. How we can strategically spend money to help our feelings of well-being and security. Can love and relationships really thrive in this digital age? How does each gender play a part? How do men and women feel empowered in the world of technology? How do we socialize without technology? Why ghosting is one of the most selfish things a person can do in both their personal and professional lives.  Top 3 Takeaways From The Show Pivoting can help us improve anything we want to actively change in our lives. Our careers, relationships, or wellness can all benefit from pivoting. We can become better "pivoters" when we don't invest in the idea of what our singular outcome will be. If we keep an open mind and if we're experimenting with how we'll get to where we want to be, then the constant feedback will help us readjust our input. It's always good to remember to not be too over-attached to something that wasn't even feasible in the first place. Relationships, both personal and professional, have changed because of all of the new digital technology. We're so used to online dating that for someone to actually come up to us and ask us out in person can seem strange and even intimidating. The digital age has really affected the roles that both men and women play in relationships. Now there are all of these new terms like catfishing and ghosting that are really affecting our relationships with each other. We've gotten so used to moving from one relationship to the next through dating apps, they we don't take the time to really dig deep into one relationship. Conventional pieces of wisdom such as "money cannot buy happiness" is affecting the way we see money today. What a lot of people don't realize is that without money, we don't have the ability to create, thrive, nor relax. How we spend our money can affect our wellness and happiness. If we spend our money more strategically by investing in experiences, it can help build long-term happiness compared to buying objects. If we're worried that a life decision will set us back financially, we have to be honest with ourselves. Will it just slightly lower some of the luxuries that aren't bringing us happiness or will it threaten our well-being and security? Power Quotes From Dr. Anna Akbari [tweetthis]"If you follow your heart and you keep the 3 Part Formula in mind, then you will be happy." - @annaakbari[/tweetthis] "Since you alone are responsible for your thoughts, only you can change them.” - Paramahana Yoganana "The actions I did weren't necessarily glamorous decisions, but they were actions that many people think are out of reach for them. The difference is that I was trying to figure out life hacks and how to do things that might immediately seem inaccessible. That is what startups do all the time. That's what they have to do all the time to be relevant and to beat out the major competition. The more I applied that thinking to my life, the more of an edge I got and the happier I was." - Dr. Anna Akbari on how she was able to startup her life. "It's easier to be happy in the sludge. Much of our life is spent in the sludge. It's not all spent in those top-of-your-game milestones. We think that achieving those milestones will make us happy, but it's really all of those in-between moments that we have to sort out along the way that bring us joy." - Dr. Anna Akbari on how working towards achievements is what brings us purpose and makes us happy.  "As devastating as it was, I think the 2008 recession was actually really liberating for a lot of people. A lot of my friends and peers had been relatively unhappy in their life and career paths. Then everything that they had always taken for granted was pulled out from underneath them. So they thought to themselves, "Well, I should just go do what I want to do if this career that I don't want to do isn't secure anymore." - Dr. Anna Akbari on the effect of the 2008 USA recession and how people realized that they could change their careers to something that they love to do.  "Stop investing in so much of what the initial idea of what your singular outcome can be. If you're always thinking about what you're working toward and if it's only towards one thing, then you're not going to be open to a pivot. Any kind of shift in your focus or in the outcome is going to feel like a failure and an unacceptable outcome." - Dr. Anna Akbari on what can hold us back from pivoting and therefore making a successful change in our lives. "We've been taught over and over again that we should focus on one thing and really excel at it so that we can climb the ranks. But that's not the correct path for a lot of us; especially if we have different interests or just want to diversify our income. Following a singular path is not the only or right path for most people." - Dr. Anna Akbari on why pivoting and changing our paths can be the right thing for a lot of us.  "When I started following my heart and not doing just what was immediately professionally practical, all of these new professional opportunities for success started flowing in." - Dr. Anna Akbari on how her biggest pivot to move from New York City to California helped her find happiness in her career.  "We're at this interesting point in time when technology is such a crucial element of our lives and it affords us so many wonderful conveniences and yet, as we all know, it simultaneously diminishes and deteriorates the quality of our lives." - Dr. Anna Akbari on digital happiness. "Why does this magnificent applied science which saves work and also makes live easier bring us so little happiness?" - Albert Einstein on how technology can bring us very little happiness.  "Wherever you go, there you are." - Josh Trent "The more that we can keep our minds ripe and ready for change, the better we will be. Constantly pushing yourself out of your comfort zone or introducing new variables into your life will keep you fresh." - Dr Anna Akbari on how we can be open to change and be rid of old software or false beliefs.  "Your opportunity for both success and happiness is at this intersection of what you're passionate about, what you're actually skilled at or could become skilled at, and what people are demanding. If you can find an intersection of those three things and use that to interrogate which passions are viable and which aren't, you're going to have a much smoother and happier path." - Dr. Anna Akbari on her advice to clients on how to interrogate their passions for happiness and success. "When it comes to money and happiness, it's less about specific numbers and more about the choices that surround those numbers. Studies find that the amount of money you make matters less than how you spend it. While money alone can't buy happiness, strategic spending can significantly enhance your well-being." - Dr. Anna Akbari in chapter 8 (Hustle and Grow) of her book, Startup Your Life.  "Finding happiness is not so much in trading to a new novelty, but rather digging deeper. Really taking the time to put in the work is the key component with relationships."  - Dr. Anna Akbari "To follow my heart and not just always be thinking about being practical. If you follow your heart and you keep the 3 Part Formula (passion, audience, and practicality) in mind, then you will be happy." - Dr. Anna Akbari's advice on being happy.  "Everyone has their tipping point when they know that something is a breaking point for them. We all have to decide what that is for us and submit to it when that time comes. Embrace it and reflect on it so that we can grow. We don't grow the most when we're actually thriving. We grow the most when we've had some kind of failure and are forced to reflect and make something of it." - Dr. Anna Akbari on what we can learning from trying something new.  "We might not like everything that we see happening in the world and we can't always change all of that, but we can decide how we're going to design our lives and how we want to touch the communities that we encounter on an every day basis. " - Dr. Anna Akbari on what kind of legacy she wants to leave.  "Wellness is about creating balance. Whether it's sleep, diet, exercise, or meditation while also never forgetting the value of spontaneity." - Dr. Anna Akbari on what wellness means to her.  About Dr. Anna Akbari Dr. Anna Akbari is a sociologist, entrepreneur, innovation consultant, and writer.  She is a former professor in the department of Media, Culture, and Communication and the department of Art and Art Professions at New York University, as well as the Art and Design History and Theory department at Parsons The New School for Design. Her research focuses on visual and virtual self-presentation, technology and human intersects, dating and interpersonal relationships, and happiness and well-being. Akbari is the founder of Sociology of Style, which takes an intelligent approach to image and well-being and offers holistic image consulting and life coaching services.  She also created the Sociology of TV, which offers videos and white papers on the social significance of television media in public spaces. She is a partner in HVCK, an innovation consultancy, and the co-creator of the Silicon Valley Insider's Edge video series for entrepreneurs and enterprise employees. Resources Mentioned by Dr. Akbari & Josh Visit the official website of Dr. Anna Akbari Read Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way to Happiness by Dr. Anna Akbari Learn more about Sociology of Style Connect with Dr. Anna Akbari via: Twitter Instagram Attend a New York Tch Karaoke Meet Up Listen to the WFR 099 with Ted Ryce: Eat, Sleep, & Move Your Way to Legendary Health [tweetthis]"Wellness is about creating balance while also never forgetting the value of spontaneity." - @annaakbari[/tweetthis] Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! 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The brain is the ultimate governor of the body. Without it, we wouldn't have strong muscles, healthy emotional wellness, good gut health, and the ability to perform to our highest potential each day. We've always known that the brain is a powerful organ, but without it, we wouldn't have such an amazing connection with the rest of our body.  Today on Wellness Force Radio, Sport Scientist and Clinical Sport Psychologist at Clinical & Sports Consulting Services and co-author of the latest book, The Brain Always Wins, Dr. John P. Sullivan, teaches us how our brain has the powerful ability to help us deeply connect with our emotions, make good decisions, and build relationships within our tribe.   JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST   Hydration. Nutrition. Sleep. As long as we provide these three essential daily activities to our lives, our brain will always win. Power Your Life We work so hard to be perfect, but the brain doesn't want us to be perfect. Perfection causes anxiety and trauma. What we really need is consistency. The brain craves consistency that is in line with our daily hydration, nutrition, and sleep. Without all three elements, we wouldn't be able to move and perform as well. Today, Dr. Sullivan will help us answer the ultimate questions, "How do we show up powerfully in our lives? How can we train for both brain performance and brain health?" How can both a top performing athlete and a busy parent manage and enhance their mental health by focusing on good hydration, nutrition, and sleep? What do our brain waves, meditation, and emotions all have in common? How does both our brain and gut function to help us thrive and perform each day? Tune in to find out. Listen to Episode 105 as Dr. Sullivan Uncovers What fascinates Dr. Sullivan about the brain and how his career began. Why Dr. Sullivan placed the following quote by Francis Crick on his website and what it means to him: "There is no scientific study more vital to man than the study of his own brain. Our entire view of the universe depends on it.” Dr. Sullivan explains what he means by calling the brain a "governor" throughout his book, The Brain Always Wins. Why does the brain always win? Why is the brain the leader of our bodies? How come our brains are so much larger than great apes? What is the benefit of this? What is the contrast between athletes and high performers vs busy parents? How can the MUSE headband help? The benefits of meditation to combat not stress, but the trauma we experience in our lives. A look at the 5 major sections of brain waves: Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. The proper way to nap for brain health plus the difference between napping and sleeping. What's the best amount of time to take a nap? Do you need 10 minutes or longer to get the full benefits from napping? How our brains are able to detoxify while we sleep. When we're stressed, does the brain produce more toxins that need to be washed during a sleep cycle? The importance of water and staying hydrated to keep our nervous system healthy. If we don't have sleep, hydration, or food, we simply cannot move and that's why the first three or so necessary to create a healthy brain. Training for brain performance and training for brain health: How do we do both? What's the correlation between professional athletes who train hard and people in every day life? How can we train or vagus nerve to have a better connection between the gut and the brain? How does the vagus nerve benefit us? Sport Psychology practices that athletes put to use that we can also use: the power of music for our brains, heart, vagus, and more. How can Ketosis help us have a healthy brain? The best way to keep your mind in a consistent state of flow and combat fatigue while traveling between time zones. Top 3 Takeaways From The Show Our quality of health including muscle, nutrition, and heart function are all in service to our brain. Our brain has a solid part and a place in everything concerning our health and wellness. We can improve our health and keep it in top condition with three factors: hydration, nutrition, and sleep. The brains is the governor of the body and is wired to help us survive. Thanks to our evolution, with our brains we have the ability to hone in on our background environment and  predict at least a minute ahead of time of what will happen next. It's because of our ability to first feel and then think that allows the brain to always win. Unlike great apes, we're able to make emotional connections that allow us to make good decisions. It's because of our emotions that we're able to evaluate friendships and stay connected within our tribe. We're not made to be isolated from other people and our emotions help us to stay balanced. Power Quotes From Dr. John Sullivan [tweetthis]"Our brain is wired to survive, but we can to certain things day to day to make it more resilient." - @BrainAlwaysWins[/tweetthis] "There is no scientific study more vital to man than the study of his own brain. Our entire view of the universe depends on it.” - Francis Crick  "Heart health, maintaining lean muscle mass, nutrition and a multitude of other factors all serve the brain. They are not in service for isolation; they are in service to our brain. If we don't think about our brain as the vehicle for our personal performance, our quality of life, our ability to give  to others and to give to ourselves, then we're really missing a critical point." - Dr. John Sullivan on his take on the above Francis Crick quote.  "Excellence is grounded in the billions of neurons between our ears. Arguing this point also comes from the same neurons between our ears." - Dr. John Sullivan "Human variation starts with the brain and I try to assist people to have a better quality of life or better performance in certain situations. The brain's function is not "cookie cutter"  because it's not the same pattern for everyone. But because we're uniquely wired to survive, everyone has these strengths that they can bring to the table." - Dr. John Sullivan on his fascination with the brain.  "Central to our life is our brain health. Without our brain health, we don't have health and then we don't have performance." - Dr. John Sullivan on why the brain is the governor of the body. "The brain always wins because it's a predictive organ. It's always giving us consistent information about our health. It is incredibly efficient in helping us get information, understanding what that information means, and using that information to benefit our health. The brain always wins because it is designed to survive." - Dr. John Sullivan on why the brain always wins.  "There is no such thing as mental toughness or grit. These are re-packaged terms with very poor science. Everyone's ability to perform on any given day is based upon their health." - Dr. John Sullivan on what it means to have a strong mind.  "Life is not about stress. If you look at neuroanatomy, life is about trauma and it's either a little "t" or a large "T." Trauma requires rest and recovery which meditation provides." - Dr. John Sullivan on how meditation can help us with trauma. "We can all expect stress or some type of challenge, but we have to plan for the recovery so that it all balances out. Only then can we become resilient, evolve, grow, and adapt." - Dr. John Sullivan on the power of rest and recovery when we're stressed out. "Our culture is all about work, work, work and we've lost the idea that rest is where it all comes together." - Dr. John Sullivan on the benefits of rest. "Our brain is wired to survive, but we can to certain things day to day to make it more resilient." - Dr. John Sullivan on how to make our minds stronger.  "You don't have to be perfect. In fact the brain hates perfection because it induces anxiety and it creates more neurological stress. We only really need consistency to have a happy brain. Looking at our ancestors and evolution, if we needed perfection, we wouldn't have been able to survive as a species." - Dr. John Sullivan on why we're not wired to be perfect. "What we've learned is that we think first and then we feel, but it's actually the other way around. We feel first and then we think. It doesn't work any other way than that because the limbic system was designed for survival." - Dr. John Sullivan on the purpose of our emotions.  "Any important decision we've ever made in our lives has been made on emotion. The more important the decision, the more emotion is involved. This why emotion regulation is so key to decision making." - Dr. John Sullivan on why are emotions are so important to help us make decisions.  "Wellness is having an individualized, thoughtful, and flexible approach to being able to be healthy and meet life's demands." - Dr. John Sullivan on what wellness means to him. About Dr. John Sullivan John P. Sullivan is a Sport Scientist and Clinical Sport Psychologist. He has over twenty years of clinical and scholarly experience, and for the past 16 years he has worked with the same team in the National Football League (NFL) coordinating clinical care and sport science. Dr. Sullivan’s experience also includes such work within the National Basketball Association, Major League Soccer, English Premier League, The English Football Association, Premier Rugby League, Australian Football League and Olympic national teams. He is an expert consultant for the military and law enforcement in regards to both welfare and performance needs. He has established expertise with psychophysiological profiling and developing cognitive abilities (e.g., decision making, complex reaction time, and read-and-react abilities) of elite performers. Dr. Sullivan uses various markers such as, Central Nervous Systems Assessment - DC Potential, Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Electroencephalography (EEG), Accelerometry/GPS, Multiple Object Tracking (MOT), Optic Flow (OF), and biofeedback to determine optimal training loads, recovery interventions, and maintaining as well as enhancing cognitive capabilities in performance environments. Resources Mentioned by Dr. Sullivan & Josh Learn more about Dr. John Sullivan Visit the official Clinical & Sports Consulting Services website Find out the Latest News and Events from Clinical & Sports Consulting Services Learn more about the brain with Dr. John Sullivan Buy your own copy of The Brain Always Wins by Dr. John Sullivan and Chris Parker Learn more about The Brain Always Wins involvement with charities Check out The Brain Always Wins Podcast Listen to WFR  011 - Beyond Meditation: How to Get a Better Brain with Ariel Garten (CEO of MUSE) Learn more about the brain with WFR: Vipassana Meditation - A Spartan Race for the Mind Improve your health with WFR 080 - Bulletproof From a Blood Test with Murdoc Khaleghi Learn more about Spire with WFR 029: Master Your Breathing with Dr. Neema Moraveji Learn more about how nutrition can affect the brain with WFR 084 - The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan with Dr. David Perlmutter Read Grain Brain by Dr. David Perlmutter Purchase your own MUSE Headband Get your own Spire Breath and Activity Tracker Read 9 Nervy Facts About the Vagus Nerve from Mental Floss Learn more about the HRV4 Training app Check out the HeartMath app Learn more about your gut health with uBiome Discover your body's current health with WellnessFx Find out what Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is with Jon Hopkins Medicine Read the article, Smartphones and Tablets in Bedrooms Disrupt Sleep Even When Switched Off by The Telegraph Improve your jet lag when you travel with Re-Timer Plan for jet lag reduction with Re-Timer's jet lag calculator Reduce jet lag with a plan from Jet Lag Rooster Check out the next CES Conference [tweetthis]"The brain hates perfection. We only really need consistency to have a happy brain." - @BrainAlwaysWins[/tweetthis]   Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner  

Worthless. That’s how Amanda Steinberg felt in her late 20s. She had bottomed out financially, emotionally—everything. She’d worked herself to the bone to showcase herself as a 21st Century working mom, and like practically every college-educated woman she knew, she'd followed what seemed like straightforward steps to building the perfect post-feminist life. It was at this gut-check moment, in debt and emotionally spent, when she realized that she was "worth it," and so are you.    Join The Wellness Force Community on Facebook    As a female, have you ever felt like you could not achieve the same financial success as others because of your gender or present situation? Have you struggled to let go of old weight and society’s expectations of what you should do with your life? For women who believe they need money to be enough, are afraid they’ll never achieve financial success, or feel stuck in their present situation, this episode is for you. We are all worthy of financial success and feeling empowered about ourselves. Despite gender inequality in the workforce and how society views and values money, women have the ability to take the idea of financial success and make it something of their own. We don't have to allow society's structure and regulations to prevent us from creating a successful relationship with money because we're worth more than that. Rewiring our Perception of Self-Worth Around Money What are the stories we tell ourselves in relation to money around society? For decades, situations and circumstances have shaped the household roles of both males and females. Males have been the providers and women the nurturers. This idea has been branded in our minds. Society tells us that males cannot be the nurturers nor females the providers. Fortunately, this idea is slowly changing as females are discovering their self-worth and net worth. Today on Wellness Force Radio, Founder & CEO of DailyWorth, founder of WorthFM, and author of Worth It: Your Life, Your Money, Your Terms, Amanda Steinberg shares how she’s helping women find their inner strength to let go of old weight and gain financial freedom. Roots & Wings: Create Your Own Rules About Money At a young age, Amanda observed the burden that money had on her mother. She saw first-hand the pressure that her mother experienced to make sure that she had enough money to pay the bills and provide a comfortable life for her family. At one point or another, we can all relate to that same pressure that Amanda’s mother faced. We’ve all experienced the pressure to “be enough” and have a baseline of “normalcy” according to our financial self-worth. We’re pressured to have enough money to provide for the perfect family, have the best possessions, or to fit our role according to our gender. Unfortunately, because of this pressure around normalcy and money, some women might feel held back from achieving their own financial success. We’re afraid that we’re not worthy because of how we show up to society. On this episode, you will learn that despite what society has told us, financial freedom is attainable for anyone. Money shouldn’t be a burden according to our background, gender, or knowledge. One day Amanda learned an important lesson from her mother that has helped her to let go of old weight and rewire how she perceives money. To be financially secure, we just need two things: Roots and Wings: Roots are your assets such as real estate, investment, and owning a business. Wings are your cash flow including credit and income. Join us in listening to Amanda as she shares how we can rewire our perceptions about money and gain financial freedom. Listen to Episode 104 as Amanda Uncovers How is financial security defined? What does it mean for different people? What we perceive as clarity and control around money versus the reality of our own circumstances. How money can create stress and harm our personal wellness. Amanda's childhood and the paralyzing pain that she and her family experienced because of money. Amanda's experience with debt and the steps she took to reevaluate her personal finances. How a hip-hop poetry artist and a spiritually elevated human rights advocate named Rha Goddess helped Amanda re-program her thoughts on money. The shift in society regarding the role that both men and women have with money. Why Amanda was living a life that she thought she was supposed to live out of fear of not fitting in. Why Amanda forced herself to live a life that didn’t suit her at all. How Amanda created a new story about money to fit her life and needs. How women can write their own rules to live their own lives with roots and wings. The new financial narrative for women in 2017: How does money impact their wellness? Josh's experience with money and how it represented pain for him when he was younger. How we learn about money habits from our parents and other sources. Amanda's strategy to rewire thoughts about who she is and her relationship with money. To rewire her thoughts to not see herself as a spender anymore, but a saver. The challenges women face to become leaders in the corporation world. How the social norms are changing as far as women being nurturers and men being the providers. Amanda's goal to help people to become more comfortable with who they are and what roles they want to take on. How a couple can begin to balance their money and keep their family in a constant state of financial wellness. The importance of figuring out what is important to you i.e. travel, a home, technology so that you focus on spending your money on that and not on something that is not as important to you. How to discover Positive Net Worth: Ask yourself what you're invested in, what do all of these financial terms mean for you? Where is your money and how is it being directed? Amanda's favorite money tools to help you re-evaluate your personal finances. Amanda's plans for 2017 and her new book, Worth It. Top 3 Takeaways From The Show We do not have to learn money habits from only our parents. There are other sources out there that can act as good examples to help us achieve financial stability and freedom. Society doesn’t define our relationship with money. We do. Despite our previous income status, experiences, our gender, we can let go of old weight and begin a new relationship with money. We can start fresh and gain control of our personal finances with clarity. Our society has wired our brains for years to believe that only men can be the main providers and women the sole nurturers. But times are changing as both genders can either be the provider or the nurturer. Power Quotes From Amanda Steinberg   "Our feelings and relationship around money have very little to do with the actual circumstances of our finances." - @AmandaSteinberg   "My life and work are dedicated to the reinvention of financial advice and financial services so that anyone, regardless of circumstance, gender or knowledge level, can experience the thrill of money clarity and control." - Amanda Steinberg "Our feelings and relationship around money have very little to do with the actual circumstances of our finances." - Amanda Steinberg on achieving clarity and control with money. "As women, we can't really fulfill our potential until we understand our money. I'm trying to support this shift for women in the workforce so that it doesn't feel like work and they don't feel bad about it." - Amanda Steinberg on the current shift for women in relation to money and work. "Worthless. That’s how I felt in my late 20s. I had bottomed out financially, emotionally—everything. I’d worked myself to the bone to showcase myself as a 21st Century working mom, and like practically every college-educated woman I knew, I had followed what seemed like straightforward steps to building the perfect post-feminist life." - Amanda Steinberg on her own struggle with money. "If women are disassociated from finance as our culture has required it, women are never going to be able to take care of themselves and it's going to perpetuate this impossible situation." - Amanda Steinberg on the motivation to help women become financially independent and manage their money better.  "Debt led to doubt; doubt spiraled into despair." - Amanda Steinberg in her new book, Worth It. "All you need are roots and wings." - The piece of financial advice that Amanda Steinberg's mom gave her. "This baseline of normalcy has set it up so that people are so afraid to be judged by others. We don't realize that anyone's judgement of ourselves is actually more about them than anything to do with us. Where do these expectations even come from? Give yourself the freedom of space." - Amanda Steinberg on the social pressures that we face every day and how to ignore them. "We shape our identities to protect ourselves from pain. So, when we start to dismantle some things that we realize don't have to be entirely true, it can be really painful. It's confronting and really uncomfortable. But it can bring clarity to recognize which statements cause us pain and those are the ones that we need to get rid of in our lives." - Amanda Steinberg on how we can rewire our thoughts around money and ourselves. "All of your Truth exists because you arbitrarily chose it for no reason long ago and then collected evidence. That's it. Except for: be nice to people, be honest, love wins. Otherwise, all bullshit.” - Carl Richards "Humans are really starting to realize that we are the creators of our world, we are not victims of it." - Amanda Steinberg on how we are gaining more confidence to do what we want with our lives. "Women have been programmed to be self-less, dependent, and bad with money. I am overtly and expressly helping women to reprogram themselves so that they are self-full, independent, and can live life by their own definition." - Amanda Steinberg on how she's helping women redefine themselves. "What's important for women is to realize that we have been impressed upon us by society that we are valued when we are selfless and giving. That makes it very hard for women to even think about money because it feels like a selfish thing. For the man, he has been told that he will be successful when he has monetary success and he is a provider. So, for the man to release some of that over to his wife and to not feel like he's being emasculated, it's equally as challenging."  - Amanda Steinberg on the struggle society faces to see the female and male roles with money in a different light. "Revenue solves all problems." - Amanda Steinberg's own mantra when she faces something difficult. About Amanda Steinberg Amanda Steinberg is the founder & CEO of DailyWorth, the leading financial media company for women publishing financial and business advice to millions of women daily. She is an international business leader, public speaker and author on the topic of women and money. After launching DailyWorth in 2009 to bring a fresh voice and an outsider’s perspective to personal finance, Oprah selected her to the exclusive SuperSoul 100, while Forbes named her one of 21 New American Money Masters. She is also founder of the new digital investing service, WorthFM, which received front-page coverage in The New York Times Business section, and the author of Worth It: Your Life, Your Money, Your Terms. Buy Worth It by Amanda Steinberg From the founder and superstar CEO of DailyWorth.com—the go-to financial site for women with more than one million subscribers—comes a fresh book that redefines the relationship between women, self-worth, and money. Worth It shows women how to view money as a source of personal power and freedom—and live life on their terms. Millions of women want to create financial stability and abundance in their lives, but they don’t know how. They are stuck in overwhelming confusion and guilt, driven by internalized “money stories” that have nothing to do with what is really possible. As the founder of DailyWorth.com, a financial media and education platform, Amanda Steinberg encounters these smart, ambitious women every day. With this book, she helps them face their money stories head on and wake up to the prosperity that awaits them. Worth It outlines the essential financial information women need—and everything  that the advisers don’t spell out. Steinberg gets to the bottom of why women are stressed and anxious when it comes to their finances and teaches them to stay away from strict budgeting and other harsh austerity practices. Instead, she makes money relatable, while sharing strategies she uses herself to build confidence and ease in her own financial life. Through her first-hand experiences and the stories from other women who’ve woken up, Steinberg’s powerful and encouraging advice can help women of any age and income view money as a source of freedom and independence—and create bright financial futures. Resources Mentioned by Amanda & Josh Visit Amanda Steinberg's official website Learn more about Amanda Steinberg Check out DailyWorth Start managing your personal finances better with WorthFM Grab your own copy and read Worth It: Your Life, Your Money, Your Terms Connect with Amanda on Twitter: Amanda's Twitter account DailyWorth WorthFM Learn more about these money saving tools: Discover what motivates you about money with MoneyType Manage your money with Moven Save money with the help of Digit Get a Robo Adviser Listen to WFR episode 096 with Daniel Schmachtenberger: Emotional Resiliance, Nootropics, & Outsmarting the Modern World Discover who David Bach is Learn more about Suze Orman Check out Rha Goddess' work See Carl Richards' work in the New York Times Learn more about the Pacific Institute Money Type Cognitive Center of Pacific Institute Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

We are genetically wired to eat more and move less; it’s no wonder most people fail to achieve health and weight-loss goals. But there is a solution.   In this episode, Robb Wolf defuses the guilt and morality around changing your eating and lifestyle habits by teaching how to radically change your life using personalized nutrition, the ancestral lifestyle, and loving connected relationships that unlock your best health.  Robb Wolf, Host of the Paleo Solution Podcast and author of The Paleo Solution, shares about his new book, Wired to Eat, his story of how he overcame his own health issues after struggling for years, and what he's discovered from decades of research about human nature and finding optimal wellness. Robb's new book digs into the details of how you can turn off cravings, rewire your appetitie for weight loss, and determine the foods that work for you. REVIEW THE PODCAST | ENTER TO WIN 1 of 5 PRIZE PACKS | Full Details Robb is an expert in the fields of Paleo Nutrition and ancestral health, yet he's also open about how he believes himself to be in the same health and wellness journey that we all are. The truth is that it can be hard to let go of old weight because we might be afraid to fail again, but Robb is here to with a message of science and experience that there is a solution. Wired To Eat Have you or the people close to you ever struggled with cravings or an appetite that can sometimes seem out of control? Have you ever felt anger or frustration about your relationship with food? You are not alone.  There are millions of people in the country and across the world that feel that exact same way. Listen to episode 103 as Robb Wolf uncovers the scientific reasons why we are all wired to eat and how this modern world and big food system is set up to capitalize on our biology. Utilizing a 30 day reset and a 7 day carb test, Robb unpacks how this will help determine what amounts and types of carbohydrates your specific body can tolerate. No more guessing, because now we can all find out for ourselves which foods we can and cannot eat, instead of relying on some BS one-size-fits-all frame. After over 100 shows this goes down as one of Josh's top 3 most in-depth, authentic, and powerful conversations he's ever had on Wellness Force and Radio. Discover how to turn off cravings, rewire your appetite for weight loss, and determine the foods that work for you! ----> Win 1 of 3 Copies of Wired to Eat from Wellness Force Wired To Eat explains how more willpower and better discipline are not the missing pieces to health and fat loss. Our genetics are working against us in the modern world of super tasty foods. In this new book you will learn about neuroregulation of appetite and how hyperpalatable foods can bypass our built in “off switch”, causing us to eat far more than we otherwise would. The genes that made our ancestors successful are setting us up for troubles today. You will learn how sleep, gut health, stress, exercise and community can work with or against our goals of health and leanness. With Wired To Eat you’ll embark on a program to rewire your appetite and regain your health. We will start with a 30 Day Reset that will normalize the neuroregulation of appetite and help us not only to eat the right amount, but also begin to appreciate simple but delicious meals. After the 30 Day Reset we will use the 7 Day Carb Test to map what specific carbohydrate foods we do best (and worst) with. This will move us beyond one-size-fits-all dietary dogma and into the modern world of Personalized Nutrition. Wired To Eat includes over 60 whole-food recipes and includes meal plans for the 30 Day Reset as well as for autoimmune and ketogenic diets. Wired To Eat Bonuses:  These bonuses are only available to those that pre-order the book by March 21st. After that, the bonuses go away. When you pre-order a copy of Wired to Eat, Robb and his team will send you: Master The 30 Day Reset Our Step by Step Guide to Wired to Eat and putting the new principles into practice. Your Blood Work And You William Cromwell, MD, Discipline Director, Cardiovascular Disease at LabCorp is an expert in the world of individualized healthcare and interpreting your blood work. In this 1-hour interview, we discuss the ins and outs of what to look for in your blood work and how to interpret your results Bonus Chapter: Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics What would you have if academia, the government and media all conspired to give us the wrong dietary advice? You’d have Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics. THRIVE On The 30 Day Reset What food should you keep in stock to make it through 30 days of resetting your appetite? Robb has partnered with Thrive Market to offer you a curated list of all your pantry staples at 25-50% off retail, plus a $20 gift card to Thrive Market (available for residents of USA only). Listen to Episode 103 as Robb Uncovers Robb's response to when people say they do not believe in Paleo and ancestral health: the evidence is there that it works and it's helping people. How Paleo health got its start with just a couple of thousands of people studying and researching it. The emotion and story behind Robb writing his upcoming book, Wired to Eat. How the human race has evolved in such a way that it's difficult to eat healthy with our current environment: food to order, a variety of flavors, processed foods etc. Why we have a mindset that we can't be healthy even as we're watching other people do just that. It's hard to make changes in our lives because we're afraid to fail or look bad. How Robb struggled with his own health and inherited genetics. Despite his success as an author and podcast host, Robb has always been able to stay level-headed and stay true to himself. What Robb has learned from watching other people in the industry and how he used that point of view as an opportunity to decide how he would present himself to the public. How Robb's mom's health scare with her gastrointestinal health led to Robb taking a closer look at his own health and adjust his nutrition to follow the Paleo diet. Robb's experience adapting to a Paleo based diet and the success he has had with it. How Robb met his wife, Nicki, when he moved to Chico, California and the unknown link their mothers shared by having the same rheumatologists. The impact of the death of Nicki's mother from rheumatoid arthritis and how Robb wishes he could've helped her based on what was able to help his mother. How Robb's 30 Day Reset plan can help people take a closer look at their nutrition and improve their lives. Robb and Josh dive deep into a conversation about the neuroregulation of appetite and personalized nutrition tools. How our modern world has taken away the positive impact of our natural optimum foraging strategy and why we have palate fatigue. What we can do to avoid distractions and really focus on what our appetites are telling us: when we're truly hungry and when we're full. The dessert effect: When we decide to go ahead to eat dessert even though we've just polished off a huge meal. The normal fed state: what it is and how it varies from person to person depending on several factors such as stress, sleep, genetics etc. The idea of calories in and calories out simply doesn't work. We need to balance our activity and nutrition out. If we're very active, we need  more nutrients, but if we have a low calorie day, we're naturally less active. If we get into an over-fed state, we're overweight, but our brain cannot sense it because it's become numb to the feeling of over-eating food. How Robb came up with the 30 Day Reset Program in Wired to Eat and why it's only 30 days: It's not a long time, but enough time to collect necessary information to help the person see results as far ar their: Protein Fiber The mission behind the 7 Day Carb Test: it helps people to see the impact that different carbohydrates have on their bodies and minds. Robb's experience with the Ketogenic Diet and what advice he would give to people who follow it or a low-carb diet. The blood-glucose monitors that Robb offers on his website and what it can tell you about yourself in accordance with different parameters such as food and sleep.  Precision Xtra Glucose+Ketone meter Dexcom Continuous Glucose monitor Are finger pricks really necessary to tell us about our blood-glucose levels? Robb shares how technology is making it easier for us to learn about our bodies and what we can do to modify our daily habits for better health.  How becoming a parent has helped Robb become more patient with both himself and others. What it was like for Robb to write his second book, Wired to Eat and some of the hurdles he had to jump to make sure his voice was heard in the book. Top 3 Takeaways From The Show What have we got to lose from trying a diet like the Paleo diet? If we're doing all that we can to help our health, but nothing is helping, simply changing your focus on nutrition could be the solution. Change can be difficult but with Robb's 30 Day Reset Program and 7 Day Carb Test, we'll be able to see that making small changes to our diet really isn't that difficult after all. Our modern world has stolen the positive impact of  the natural optimum foraging strategy that was passed down to us by our ancestors. This is why we experience palate fatigue after we eat the same processed foods over and over again. The Paleo diet brings us back to that optimum foraging strategy so we can avoid palate fatigue. What our bodies and minds need is a variety of healthy, nutritious foods that can help us function better. Our bodies have a gut, health, and brain connection and The 4 Pillars of Health have a great influence over this connection. The 4 Pillars of Health are Sleep, Movement, Community, and Nutrition. Our genetic and environmental factors can either make it easier for us to overeat or if we're able to balance the 4 Pillars, we can manage our nutrition. Power Quotes From Robb Wolf "Eat whole foods, get outside, move a lot, sleep like you are on vacation, and surround yourself with loving relationships." - @robbwolf "If we understand how our world has changed, our genetics are wired for a different world, we can free ourselves of the shame and missed placed morality associated with you and hearing difficulties of change. We can finally stop bleeding ourselves for our inability to lose weight and get healthy." - Robb Wolf in Wired to Eat "We are genetically wired to eat more and move less; it’s no wonder most people fail to achieve health and weight-loss goals." - Robb Wolf in Wired to Eat "The fact that the Paleo diet can be difficult for some people to follow indicates that there is a mismatch between our genetics and our current environment. Everything that made our ancestors successful and everything that brought us to where we are today is the reason why changing our diets can be difficult." - Robb Wolf on why it's difficult for people to follow healthy diets like the Paleo diet. "We often tell ourselves stories about why we are a certain way. We tell ourselves why we can or cannot change. And the common denominator with most of the stories is fear. Fear of change, failure, or wasting time. This fear sends the logical mind searching for credible reasons why embarking on a new solution seems like a bad idea." - Robb Wolf in his upcoming book, Wired to Eat about why we let fear get in the way of our goals.  "It's not about me, it's about the mission." - Lauren Noel on the importance of staying true to yourself while becoming more recognizable in the health and wellness industry.  "I basically adopted a low-carb, Paleo diet and it was almost as if a switch had been flipped. For the first time in my life, I didn't have to eat every hour and a half to two hours or face a catastrophic hypoglycemic event. I was completely functional. I felt good, I was leaner than I had ever been in my life, and it was all effortless." - Robb Wolf on deciding to follow a Paleo diet to improve his health.  "Eat whole, unprocessed foods, get outside in the sun, move a lot, sleep like you are on vacation, and surround yourself with loving relationships." - Robb Wolf  in Wired to Eat on how to stay healthy.   "With a Paleo template, you can still add spaghetti if you want to add it. You can have spaghetti squash and it might be a bit odd for some people at first, but when you add the marinara sauce, it still tastes delicious. It's the same as normal spaghetti because you don't even taste the noodles. What you taste is the marinara sauce on top." - Robb Wolf on how you can eat Paleo foods and still enjoy the meal.  "Be able to do whatever I want to do with very little preparation or effort within the 4 pillars of health: sleep, nutrition, movement, and community. We need to have a balance of all 4 and if we're successful, we'll be able to do a large amount of what we want to do with our lives." - Rob Wolf on what wellness means to him. "People are not swayed into action by information. Most people make changes in behavior due to emotion, not facts and figures. This is not a bad thing; our emotions, coupled with our logical intellect, is what make us human." - Robb Wolf in Wired to Eat More About Robb Wolf Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist is the New York Times Best Selling author of The Paleo Solution – The Original Human Diet. Robb has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his top ranked iTunes podcast, book and seminars. Robb has functioned as a review editor for the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism and is a consultant for the Naval Special Warfare Resiliency program. He serves on the board of Directors/Advisors for: Specialty Health Inc, Paleo FX,  and Paleo Magazine. Robb is a former California State Powerlifting Champion (565 lb. Squat, 345 lb. Bench, 565 lb. Dead Lift) and a 6-0 amateur kickboxer. He coaches athletes at the highest levels of competition and consults with Olympians and world champions in MMA, motocross, rowing and triathlon. Wolf has provided seminars in nutrition and strength & conditioning to a number of entities including NASA, Naval Special Warfare, the Canadian Light Infantry and the United States Marine Corps. Robb lives in Reno, Nevada with his wife Nicki and daughters Zoe and Sagan. Resources Mentioned by Robb & Josh Visit Robb Wolf's Official Website A special message from Robb on Wired to Eat Pre-order your copy of Wired to Eat by Robb Wolf Man vs. Food: Kitchen Sink Challenge Read The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf Listen to The Paelo Solution Podcast Read Can You Keep Up with Change? by Robb Wolf Visit Robb's blog and read his post, My Training at 45 Buy one of  the blood glucose monitors that Robb recommends Precision Xtra Glucose+Ketone meter Dexcom Continuous Glucose monitor Read the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism Check out the Journal of Evolutionary Health Learn more about the Specialty Health Medical Clinic in Reno, Nevada Find out more about Naval Special Warfare Resiliency Program Join the Unbeatable Mind Retreat with Mark Divine Listen to the WFR episode 086 with Mark Divine: Creating the Unbeatable Mind Discover more about Neil DeGrasse Tyson Learn more about Chris Kresser Learn more about the Paleo Diet with Art De Vany Check out the work of Dr. Loren Cordain on the Paleo Diet Visit the Cleveland Clinic for Functional Medicine Learn more about the Ketogenic Diet with Dom D'Agostino Buy your own Oura Ring Learn more about MAPS PTSD  "We need to have a balance of the 4 Pillars of Health. If we're successful, we'll be able to do a lot with our lives." - @robbwolf Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

Esther Gokhale has been involved in integrative therapies all of her life. As a young girl growing up in India, she helped her mother, a registered nurse, treat abandoned babies waiting to be adopted. This early interest led her to study biochemistry at Harvard and Princeton while later, acupuncture at the San Francisco school of Oriental medicine. REVIEW THE PODCAST | ENTER TO WIN 1 of 5 PRIZE PACKS | Full Details After crippling back pain during her first pregnancy and unsuccessful back surgery, she began her lifelong crusade to find a solution to back pain. Her studies at the Aplomb Institute in Paris and years of research in Burkina Faso, India, Portugal, and elsewhere led her to develop the Gokhale method which she has been teaching at her Palo Alto wellness center for over 15 years, and gives lectures for the ancestral health symposium, TEDX, google, and many more large organizations interested in posture’s effect on health, wellness and work.  Primal Posture for Wellness When did we ever stop paying attention to our primal posture? Even if someone does remind us to "stand up straight" or "sit tall," we either become easily distracted or we fail to have good posture and end up over-exerting ourselves.  Other cultures have shared good posture techniques for generations. They know how to bend, sit, and stand with a strong body. But our modern culture has lost something along the way. We're not the same active hunter-gatherers that our ancestors once were long ago. We've lost our primal instinct today because we either work at a desk for hours on end or we're doing other sedentary activities all day. We're naturally born with excellent posture and mobility, but as we move on in life, we tend to lose our good posture habits. On this episode of Wellness Force, we'll discuss how our modern culture has affected our posture and what we can do to fix it. For those with constant back pain or have lost the ability to move comfortably, Esther Gokhale of the Gokhale Method is here to help. Combining her experiences and knowledge about the human body, Esther has dedicated her life to changing our modern culture. With each workshop, lecture, and class, she is teaching us how we can achieve primal posture for wellness. Esther Gokhale is the creator of The Gokhale Method as well as the author of the book, 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back: Natural Posture Solutions for Pain. Esther and her team have helped many people with back pain and decreased joint mobility all throughout the USA and the rest of the world. Not only does Esther teach us that it is possible to improve our posture and mobility, but she reminds us that without either, good health and wellness would be difficult to achieve. Just as nutrition and fitness are important for our bodies, so is excellent posture and mobility.  Listen to Episode 102 as Esther Uncovers Common misconceptions and myths about posture. Why we don't have to over-exaggerate our posture, but instead we should focus on core posture by standing and sitting naturally and comfortably. The reason why the "chin up and shoulders back" posture is unnatural and creates tension in our bodies. How to do a shoulder roll to improve your upper posture. How good posture translates into stretching and strengthening of the body. The negative effects of poor posture and how we can improve our health with good posture. The Gokhale Method 4 Levels of Learning: 1) Intellectual understanding of what movement you want to do. 2) The ability to do that movement when a teacher is helping you. 3) The ability to do that movement when you remember to do it. 4) When that movement becomes a habit. Why our environment affects our posture and movement habits. How sitting can actually be good for our bodies under the right circumstances. Standing vs. Sitting: How is each beneficial for the body and for how long should we be doing each activity? Why we're born with great posture and mobility, but our modern culture has worsened it. What we can do to change our posture and improve our back pain throughout our lives. Learn what the Gokhale Method is and how it can help you improve your posture. Why movement and dance breaks would be so beneficial for the human body during the work day. How to improve your fluxed position and swayed back. What you'll learn from Esther Gokhale's book, 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back: Natural Posture Solutions for Pain. How do we strengthen our spine and inner-core set? How you can use the plank exercise correctly to strengthen your inner girdle and core. What's the best way to stand? What's the best position for your pelvis? The 6 Lessons in the Gokhale Method Foundations Course. How our posture can affect our emotional health. Top 3 Takeaways From The Show We might have believed it to be true, but sitting is not the new smoking. As long as we do a combination of sitting, standing, and movement in moderation all the while maintaining good posture, we can have strong, healthy bodies. Posture is the key to healthy joints and avoiding pain. Whether we're sitting, standing, or moving; we have to have good posture. The key is to not over-extend ourselves. We shouldn't have to "sit up straight" or "point our chins up" because those movements create tension. There are better, more comfortable movements that we can teach ourselves over time. Good posture is not only good for our bodies, but for our minds and emotions as well. Focusing on our posture can help reduce cortisol levels and increase testosterone levels. Power Quotes From Esther Gokhale "When you have good posture, then your every day life and activities become both your exercise and therapy." - Esther Gokhale "When we focus on pointing our chins up, it usually leads us to tense up the muscles in the back of our neck. This tension in the back of the neck is not healthy. Our chins want to elongate and point down towards the ground." - Esther Gokhale on why we shouldn't focus on pointing our chins up to try to achieve good posture.  "When you have good posture, then your every day life and activities become both your exercise and therapy. Every bend and step becomes a rep or a stretch. You're also taking care of a lot of your exercise needs. With poor posture, not only are you missing out on those stretches and strengthening repetitions, but you're actually creating wear and tear on your joints." - Esther Gokhale on how good posture can benefit our bodies while poor posture hurts it. "On average, people have great posture design and structure. However, it's up to the culture to either nurture and support this primal architecture that we're born with or to destroy it. Good posture can be destroyed with poorly designed furniture, directions such as "stand up straight, chin up," and even those electronic notifications that remind us to fix our posture." - Esther Gokhale on how good posture can decline because of culture.  "Culture is critical to posture and my life mission is to change the culture. My long-term goal is to create a healthy posture culture for modern people. It's possible and we have such an advantage to change our posture." - Esther Gokhale on her mission to help modern culture improve its posture.  "We blame sitting for our health problems, but it's actually incredibly gentle for the body. Of course you shouldn't just sit like a lump or sit with unhealthy posture in badly made furniture. However, if you sit well for moderate periods of time in half-decent furniture, sitting is really gentle for the system. It's so easy on the joints and our architecture." - Esther Gokhale on how sitting can be beneficial for our bodies with the right circumstances.  "Corporate jobs tend to keep people at their desks and don't allow them to move. Dance or movement breaks would be beneficial for the employees." - Esther Gokhale on how corporations can include movement as a part of their employees' work day.  "A lot of people will only make an extreme change when they're going through extreme pain. But this is an opportunity for everyone to get involved and be proactive. Proactive health is so much easier than reactive health." - Josh Trent on how we can take advantage of the Gokhale Method to actively improve our health.   Resources Mentioned by Esther & Josh Check out the official Gokhale Method website Learn more about Esther Gokhale Connect with Esther Gokhale on Twitter Read Esther's book, 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back: Natural Posture Solutions for Pain Purchase your own Stretchsit Cushion - Gokhale Method Posture Solution Read Esther's blog post, Forward Pelvis: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Meet the Gokhale Method Teachers Find a Gokhale Method Class Location near you Join a free Gokhale Method Workshop Purchase other Gokhale Method products Watch more Gokhale Method videos Read the New York Times article, The Posture Guru of Silicon Valley Learn more about Kelly Starrett and MobilityWOD "Culture is critical to posture and my life mission is to change the culture." -Esther Gokhale Support This Podcast   Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

"You realize that when you get to the core of it, wellness is really about taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually. Paying attention to all three will affect how you show up for everyone else" - Ian Ryan on the importance of paying attention to our bodies and minds.  REVIEW | ENTER TO WIN 1 of 5 PRIZE PACKS | Full Details For anyone who has ever felt the feelings of unworthiness that blocks them from living a fearless and healthy life, Ian Ryan is on a mission to inspire and share his message: We are all worthy beyond measure. On this episode of Wellness Force Radio episode, we'll discuss personal power, courage, and confidence needed to take imperfectly perfect action, knowing that anything is possible. Ian Ryan is the creator and host of the Fearless and Healthy Podcast, a top ranked iTunes podcast in health, self-help and education. With over 150 podcast episodes and counting, Ian has been interviewing some of the best minds in wellness and personal development that support grow in both mind and body. Become Fearless and Healthy With over 9 years experience as a highly sought after health coach, Ian believes in a holistic approach to wellness and putting a large emphasis on mastering mindset. His vision is to help one million people step into their true calling and live a healthy, confident and fearless life. Ian’s motivation to create www.fearlessandhealthy.com was in large part influenced by his 25 year old brothers death in January 2015. This tragedy was the catalyst behind his podcast, cross country move and desire to inspire people on a bigger scale. Ian believes that wellness can spark the change necessary to change lives both inside and out. On this eye-opening show, Ian shares his top advice for coping with tragic loss, getting re-connected with yourself in a modern world, and the steps he believes will allow anyone to become the person they are meant to be. Discover how you can tap into your fears and make the changes to live the life that you desire. Listen to Episode 101 as Ian Uncovers How he helps people with busy schedules to really focus on improving their physical and mental health. Why he values his alone time to focus on himself; especially during his morning rituals or breathing exercises. His personal story of how gaining the college Freshman Fifteen was a real wake up call for him to focus on his health. When he began building a career as a personal fitness trainer and what he learned from the initial experience. How his brother, Casey, struggled with drug addiction and the impact his death had on him. Why this tragic experience really pushed him to work harder to help people with their health and wellness. The moment when he decided to follow an uplifting life path and try to understand addiction by interviewing people for his magazine. The difference between acting out of fear and acting out of love. How we can begin to create behavior change and good habits. The reason behind him asking himself the following questions after his brother's death, "What type of impact have I had on this world? Were the lives of other people going to be better because I was here? How am I going to make the lives of other people better?" His fear of being video-taped and being seen in YouTube videos because of the reactions or comments that he would receive from the public. Why people hold themselves back from achieving the health or self-expression that they want. How we can choose our own journey by ignoring negative thoughts. The power behind focusing on doing something that's going to help us get to where we want to be while serving other people at the same time. Why there's no cookie cutter approach to living our lives. If we follow a "template" to live our lives, it can be so easy to get caught up in a shame spiral. His morning ritual that he tries to follow each day. Why it's okay if our morning isn't perfect and we don't do everything that we want to accomplish each day. How he adjusts his morning routine if he's traveling or doesn't have the time to complete everything. How he has used meditation as a tool to help him cope with the loss of his brother. How meditation, stillness, and journaling all help to work our brain muscles and build cognitive strength. Why it's okay to let go and not be consistent with journaling. We can give ourselves permission to not do something everyday. The magic behind why our life journey doesn't have to be like anyone else's. How positive thinking can change us: We don't have to live up to anyone's expectations and we're worthy on our own.  Top 3 Takeaways From The Show We don't have to allow a personal tragedy to lead us on a destructive path. We have the ability and power to live a life that can help others and as well as ourselves. If you're seeking to improve your life, you will find the right tools and assistance to help you get there. It's very common for someone to be afraid of what other people think about them. For example, we can easily fear judgement and not being accepted by our peers. But guess what? People are actually way more caught up in their own lives and problems than you think they might be. Other people don't have time to judge us because they're more caught up with what is going on with themselves. Many of us think we need to have a perfect morning ritual or a template to set ourselves up for the day, but life doesn't actually work like that. Life happens and the reality is that sometimes there's just not enough time to complete everything, but that's okay. Just use whatever time you have available to you to do something that empowers and motivates you to do your best each day. Even if you spend 10 minutes focusing on your breathing; that can be enough to start your day with positive emotions. Power Quotes From Ian Ryan "We're the architect of our own future and sometimes we forget that." - Ian Ryan of the Fearless and Healthy Podcast "You realize that when you get to the core of it, wellness is really about taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually. Paying attention to all three will affect how you show up for everyone else. You realize that when you get to the core of it, wellness is really about taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually. Paying attention to all three will affect how you show up for everyone else."- Ian Ryan on the importance of paying attention to our bodies and minds. "When we share the tragedies that we experience, it can help other people who are in similar situations." - Ian Ryan on how we can all heal by talking about difficult experiences. "Although my brother's death is a difficult topic for me to talk about, that life event shifted everything for me because I realized that no one is promised tomorrow. So many of us look at life as if we have time to put things off, but the reality is that life can be snatched away from you at any moment." - Ian Ryan on the impact of his brother's death. "A couple of different things can happen to the mind when we experience tragedy. We can either take it in a direction where we go into addiction or we can turn that pain into art and service for other people." - Josh Trent on how we cope with a tragedy. "It's nice to have a game plan and clarity, but the reality is that all of the pieces aren't going to make sense before you have to jump in and take action. So many of us think we're waiting for this magic bullet for everything to come together. The reality is that we have to jump, take action, and then figure things out along the way because life is a journey. Whatever area we want to change, we have to be able to step into it and be okay with imperfect action." - Ian Ryan on why it's okay to make changes in life without a perfect game plan.  "What type of impact do I want to make? I'm okay if my message doesn't resonate with everyone because it doesn't have to. However, if I don't do anything at all, then I'm not going to impact anyone." - Ian Ryan on how he got over his fear of sharing his message with YouTube videos. "We're the architect of our own future and sometimes we forget that. We get into reaction mode to everything else that's going on in the world. But sometimes we have to take a step back, breathe, look at the vision we have of ourselves, visualize what we want, and try to act in alignment with the person that we want to try to become." - Ian Ryan on how we can create a clear purpose and vision for ourselves.  "If I only had ten minutes to do a morning ritual, I wouldn't check my smartphone, laptop, or e-mail. I'd just sit there and be alone with my breath for a couple of minutes and be grounded. Even if it's just a 100 count breathing exercise, do something because I guarantee you that it's going to make a huge impact if you're consistent with it." - Ian Ryan on the benefits of doing breathing exercises on a daily basis even if we don't have a lot of time. "First make the commitment and decide that you're worthy of change. Just get started and realize that things will get better over time. You're going to build that emotional and physical muscle. You're going to get to where you want to be, but you just have to take that first step." -Ian Ryan on how you can use today to get started and make changes in your own life. "In life, we can either react to what this world throws at us in an unfavorable way or we can choose to tap into our hearts and live with purpose and power." - Ian Ryan from the Fearless and Healthy Podcast intro Resources Mentioned by Ian & Josh Check out the official Fearless and Healthy website Tune in to the Fearless and Healthy Podcast Listen to Josh's interview on the Fearless and Healthy Podcast: Josh Trent - Tackle Limiting Beliefs And Rewrite Your Story Take the Fearless and Healthy Body Type Quiz Complete the Fearless and Healthy 7 Day Metabolism Challenge  Listen to WFR Vipassana Meditation - A Spartan Race for the Mind with Josh Trent and Guest Host, Scott Colby Check out WFR Episode 097: Brainpower, Consciousness, & The Placebo Effect with Jesse Lawler Tune into WFR Episode 087: Upgrading Your Subconscious Beliefs with Bonnie Kelly Listen to WFR Episode 012 with Dan Pardi: Living a Healthy Lifestyle in a Modern World Check out WFR Episode 088 with Dan Pardi: Finding the Health You're Looking For Learn more about Mel Robbins and the 5 Second Rule Read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Visit Gary Vaynerchuk's official website Learn more about meditation with Dr. Joe Dispenza Find a CrossFit gym near you Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

My friend, we’ve arrived, this is it, episode 100 of Wellness Force Radio!   Aloha! Josh here. REVIEW | ENTER TO WIN 1 of 5 PRIZE PACKS | Full Details   In this ultra special episode, I’m going to do more of what I love to do most, I get to share and GIVE. To thank you for your support since July of 2015, I’m giving away over two thousand dollars in prizes to celebrate reaching our first 100 shows together, and on top of that, this is going to be an incredible podcast where I’m guiding you through an audio journey with 9 world class wellness influencers sure to leave you with inspiration and some tactical, real life tools to help you get more wellness in your life.   Here's the details on your prize packs:   Knowledge Pack This pack was created to give you clarity and help plan your best and most inspired actions for your wellness. These Wellness Force approved books include 6 best-selling authors shipped right to you home including: Dr. Jade Teta: The Metabolic Effect Diet David Zappazodi: Immovable Heart Unstoppable Mind Melissa Hartwig: Food Freedom Forever Bonnie Kelly: True To Your Core Craig Ballantyne: The Perfect Day Formula John Lee Dumas: The Freedom Journal Health Pack This is the Ultimate Wellness Bundle from Perfect Supplements including: Rhodiola Rosea to elevate mood and calm stress Prescript-Assist Prebiotic/Probiotic for gut health 100% grass-fed hydrolyzed collagen for satiety, skin, and joint health Energy Pack Made to get more energy in your cells and music in your ears including: Organifi Green Juice - 30 Day Supply 66 Audio Revolution Wireless Bluetooth 4.1 Audio Headphones Mindfulness Pack Built to get more wellness and reduce your daily stress through breath and meditation including: Muse Brain Sensing Headband to take out the guesswork of meditation and help you stay consistent with your practice. Spire Breath & Activity Tracker that captures your breathing patterns and makes them meaningful and actionable so you can get the reminder to take a deep breath at just the right moments in your day. Transformation Pack The grand prize is here to jumpstart your wellness with a Wellness Force coaching package including: Four one-on-one coaching sessions with Josh Trent 30 Days of unlimited access to Josh Trent’s personal email Unlimited access to the Wellness Force Android or iPhone virtual coaching app with private messaging to ask your wellness questions directly to Josh, on the go right from your phone Access to the Wellness Force video library with over 100 bodyweight exercises to choose from We Have Arrived If you’ve been listening to Wellness Force for awhile, or if you’ve been with us since the beginning, you know by now that great things tend to take us time, effort, and the hardest one of them all - trusting the process - especially when it comes to our wellness. For episode 100, I’m walking you through nine of my favorite moments over the past 100 interviews, to pull the gems of wisdom, moments of laughter, and the real life action steps that I've learned to both trust and believe in.   I want to share my truth: This entrepreneurial and podcast path has not been 100% rainbows. Even since early childhood, I have known, deep down, that I march to the beat of a different drummer. Maybe you feel that too, and that’s why you’re here. I’ve faced inner and outer demons I wouldn’t wish on anyone, and since I woke up in 2011, I’ve done some really, really, hard work to let go of old stories about genetics, beliefs, and the people and things that don't serve my wellness. But yet as hard as this has been, I’ve also learned that when you operate from a place of love and service to others, and if you really want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.   This podcast has been my home, my work, and my life for almost two years now, and today, I get to give thanks to YOU.   How To Enter To Win 1 of 5 Prize Packs To enter to win 1 of 5 prize packs, all you have to do is leave a 5 star review for the podcast on iTunes right from your phone or computer, and you'll be automatically entered to win the prize pack of your choice.   Here's how you can click to leave a review from your iPhone, easily right now. Just follow the directions in the video here. That will take you right to the review screen on your iPhone and after you hit “send” that’s it, you’re entered! Just a quick head’s up, after you hit send, your review won’t show on iTunes for 24 hours.   Any questions on how to enter from your computer? A quick 30 second video here will show you how below:    **Winners will be chosen by a random computer and your iTunes username will be announced on March 14th right from the Wellness Force Facebook page, so make sure you like our page and turn on notifications to claim your prize pack March 14th.   **Full Giveaway Rules Here     Now, it's let’s jump into this special show and waterfall of gratitude for you. Because you’ve trusted me with your valuable time and your wellness, I get to live my mission, and when I close my eyes, I can see it clearly in my mind that together: we’re growing this community and serving over one million people’s lives to greater wellness this year.    9 World Class Wellness Influencers In 2017 David Zappasodi First up is my good friend and best-selling author of Immovable Heart, Unstoppable Mind, David Zappasodi. In our first clip, we’re talking about why wellness and achievement live in two different worlds. After 20 plus years as health and wellness professional, David believes that there is one universal reason that blocks most people from letting go off old their old weight. Let’s hear what and why right now with David, and be sure to listen to episode 072 for the full show.   Michael Strasner Michael Strasner is one of the most respected leading experts in personal transformation, and taught me in person how to open my heart in the advanced emotional intelligence and leadership course that changed my compass forever. This was a really emotional episode for me as from Micheal’s teachings, I was able to connect with my father after 2 years of not speaking, and let go of some weight I’d been carrying around for years. In this clip, Michael is talking with us about the difference between our feelings and emotions, and commitment to self, how we can harness energy to guide us towards wellness without letting emotions hold us back. Let’s drop in with Michael, and be sure to listen to episode 027 for the full show.   Tom Bilyeu Our next clip is with a powerful speaker, health entrepreneur, the co-founder of Quest Nutrition and the Host of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu. In this segment, Tom is talking about the promises we keep to ourselves and why. How his mission now with Impact theory spearheading a movement to facilitate mental transformation, both through its empowering content and by accelerating the businesses and entrepreneurs destined to change the world. Tom wants to free people from The Matrix. Said another way, he wants to end the poverty of poor mindset. Tom dives into what the no BS answer is that will help end metabolic disease and how understanding mythology and rituals can empower us in our wellness journey. Let’s listen in with Tom now and be sure to check out episode 098 for the full show.   Bonnie Kelly Our next guest is going to take you to the basement for some cleaning! In a good way. Bonnie Kelly, author, speaker, certified coach and my friend returns to wellness force radio to talk about her new book True To Your Core and how we perceive, interrupt, and experience reality is unique to all of us, just like your thumb print. Bonnie is talking about why neurologically, we are an endangered species. Bonnie is an expert in personal development and helping people heal from their past, and in this short clip she's explaining the science and real talk about how our brain chemistry is just like a computer, and like any computer, it can be reprogrammed with inspired action. From upgrading our subconscious beliefs to what it really takes to write a new story, Bonnie is giving us the clarity and the insights on why we do, what we do. Be sure to check out episode 087 for the full show.   Nir Eyal Nir Eyal is a best-selling author, speaker, and behavior change jedi-master that is educating people on how to build the sometimes challenging healthy habits we need to thrive in this technologically modern world. With the buzzing from apps, devices, and notifications pulling us away from our personal connections and conversations, Nir is teaching us about what he has come to know as the “Hook Model.” This is how companies create behaviors with technology that can benefit their users, or, turn them into addicts depending on their intention. In this clip, Nir pulls back the curtain for a look behind how companies use psychology to capture our attention, including triggers, actions, variable rewards and investment. Once we know how they do it, we can then consciously choose where we put our attention and avoid being disconnected from the relationships we care about. We can use technology to give us wellness, rather than take it away. You can hear Nir’s full story and mission on episode 048.   Daniel Schmachtenberger Prepare to get you brain fed high octane on our next clip. Daniel Scmachtenberger, the Co-Founder of The Neurohacker Collective, shares far beyond how a Nootropics like Qualia can provide a comprehensive hardware upgrade for radical cognitive enhancement and emotional resilience, but also how he believes it creates the building blocks towards a better planet. Daniel is sharing his brilliant mind and expertise of the body and brain to teach us the why, how, and what these cognitive enhancers can do the health and speed of our mind. The was one of my all time favorite episodes on the podcast where I shared my n=1 experiment using nootropics, so be sure to download episode 096 for the full story.   Lisa Perkins This is where we trust our process. Lisa Perkins my friend and nutrition expert, is uncovering exactly how we can trust ourselves when it comes to food, by using intuition, time, and focused attention. Lisa shares about how when it comes to nutrition, rules minus relationship equals rebellion. When we impose rules upon ourself without first trusting the promises we make to our body about nourishing it, it’s going to end in rebellion. She believes that easy is earned; in the beginning of any nutrition program, you’ll have to pay attention to yourself just like if you were learning any new skill. Lisa not only has the science and accredited background as a precision nutrition coach, but she also has a heart of gold. Click on episode 085 for the full show with Lisa.   Ryan Yokome What happens in your physical body when you hear the word money? Do you get loose or get tight? Our next clip is with Ryan Yokome, an internationally recognized expert in the field of personal transformation. Ryan is the CEO of Money & Miracles Breakthrough Coaching and essentially he believes that money is just an exchange of energy. The challenge comes when we have an unhealthy relationship with our energy around money that can deflect it. Ryan has an extraordinary presence you’ll feel in this clip. He shares about how a lack of expression as a teen blocked his physical and financial wellness as an adult, and the stages of work he went through to overcome the block to call in the money and health he always wanted. Set your player for episode 079 to hear the full show.   Dan Pardi Our last clip is with a man who needs no introduction - health and human behavior specialist, Dan Pardi. Dan’s return to Wellness Force Radio is shining light on how we can use what he calls HumanOS to cut through the noise of the overwhelming information online so we can really find the health we’re looking for. Dan’s mission and his systems of finding the right answers for our mind, body, and spirit are so profound, we put his voice in our show intro. So in this final clip, Dan shares why no matter how much we know, it won't always inspire us to take the right actions. "Knowing without doing is the same thing as not knowing. What matters is if the knowledge that you have will give you an effective health practice for the long term.” Dan is one of my most trusted sources for wellness so you’ll want to download episode 088 for later.   Join Us For The Next 100 Shows!   You’ve arrived at the end of the show but it’s all good, there hundreds more episodes to pull energy and inspiration from on your phone that’ll last you for weeks. And regardless of our prize giveaway, I have more free stuff for you this week, but seriously these prizes are insanely good I hand picked them from all the things I go nuts for, so leave your quick iTunes review for the show right from your phone right now by clicking on the show artwork on your screen and touching the word REVIEW on the top, you can also click over to wellnessforce.com/100 and claim your spot to win!   Ok so anyways, the free stuff. I want to invite you to sign up for the Wellness Force Newsletter over at wellnessforce.com/news whether you want you awesome prizes or not because when you sign up, I’m giving you 3 free guides for better wellness including 7 Wellness Devices To Live More Mindfully, 5 Wellness Tech Devices To Gain Muscle, and How To Travel & Stay Healthy.   I want to thank so many people who have helped these past 100 episodes happen. There’s not another hour for me time to list everyone who has made this podcast possible, so I know I'm gonna miss a ton of people I love but special shout outs to Buzzy Torek and the whole team over at Epicast Network for making the show audio so great, to Perfect Supplements for believing in us and supporting the show with trustworthy and amazing products, to my brother James for being the example of how to live from the heart, to Amy Dalton for opening my eyes, my world, and my soul to what’s possible in relationships, to my mom and dad for giving me the gift of life, to my teachers: Watts, Hill, Brown, Hicks, Sagan, Silva, Teta and 20 plus more, both alive and gone for all you’ve given me, and to all of our powerful guests we’ve had on the show, last but not least to my warriors in the wellness community, I see you, I love you, and I support what you are doing to raise the consciousness and wellness that this world needs right now.   I literally can not wait to announce the winners of the prize packs on March 14th, and I also can’t wait to meet you in person at an event or online this year as Wellness Force grows. My birthday is fast approaching on April 29th and I’m doing the SEALFIT 20X that day. Do you want to join me? Write to me josh (at) wellnessforce.com with subject line 20X if you’re interested.   My friend, I know you already know this, but thank you for being here and being a part of this community who are up to big things, and doing the physical and emotional work needed to live our life well.   So until I see you again real soon, I’m wishing you love and wellness.    Josh Trent      Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

"Once you realize that you can do anything that you set your mind to, how you spend your time becomes a spiritual consideration." - Tom Bilyeu Tom Bilyeu is the founder and host of Impact Theory and the co-founder of Quest Nutrition. After spending six years growing Quest into a billion-dollar company by helping people transform their bodies, Tom is now focused on completing the second half of his mission: transforming people’s minds through his new venture with Impact Theory. Impact theory is a show spearheading a movement to facilitate mental transformation, both through its empowering content and by accelerating the businesses and entrepreneurs destined to change the world. Impact Theory's mission is to free people from The Matrix. Said another way, they want to end the poverty of poor mindset.   How To Become A Master of Your Mind: Tom Bilyeu, Co-Founder of Quest Nutrition & Founder of Impact Theory Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory. Tom’s mission is the creation of empowering media-based IP and the acceleration of mission-based businesses. Personally driven to help people develop the skills they will need to improve themselves and the world, Tom is intent to use commerce to address the dual pandemics of physical and mental malnourishment. Tom regularly inspires audiences of entrepreneurs, change makers, and thought leaders at some of the most prestigious conferences and seminars around the world, including Abundance 360, A-fest, and Freedom Fast Lane. Tom has also been a guest on the Tony Robbins podcast and The School of Greatness podcast and has been featured in Forbes, Inc., Success, and The Huffington Post. Tom is currently on the Innovation Board of the XPRIZE Foundation. Listen to Episode 098 as Tom Uncovers Tom's experience working for a corporate business, what he learned from it, and how it motivated him to become an entrepreneur. The story behind why Tom started Impact Theory and the mission behind it. The beginning of Quest Nutrition and how the brand grew to address health and wellness issues. Where Tom's insatiable curiosity comes from and how we can allow our own excitement to grow as well. The pros and cons of creating something that we want to share with the world when we focus on becoming a champion in our field. How to become aware of our negative thoughts and ultimately change our habitual methods of thinking. Using language to reinforce mentality and values. Learn how to go from a fixed, negative mindset to to a more flexible, positive one. How Tom stopped comparing himself to others and got rid of negative thoughts about himself.  When Tom began to see himself as a radical learner. Discovering our inner compass to understand our vulnerability and ourselves better. Understanding that we're not born with instincts. We train our instincts by learning from our mistakes. Tom's view on Law of Attraction: It helps improve our emotions, but won't give us want we want. We have to work for want we want by improving our skill set.   Top 3 Takeaways From The Show Discover what makes you excited and allow that feeling to grow on its own. Let an idea capture your attention and focus on it. To understand habitual negative thinking, we need to learn how the brain works and why we make these thought connections. In order to mentally grow and get rid of old software, we can build one skill after another to improve our mindset. We can learn to become antifragile to negative thoughts. We can end negative thinking  about ourselves by not fighting it, but by learning and growing from our life experiences. If you attack negative thoughts, they will only grow stronger.   Power Quotes From Tom "Once you realize that you can do anything that you set your mind to, how you spend your time becomes a spiritual consideration." - Tom Bilyeu  "Wellness is really a 360 degree endeavor. It's not just the body, it's the mind as well." - Tom Bilyeu on wellness "By letting an idea capture your attention, really focusing on it, going deep, and asking how is this usable and then putting it to use in your life and taking those steps to act on the things that you learn; you get a sense of this self reinforcing cycle." - Tom Bilyeu on how we can get excited about an idea. "Stop worrying about being a champion and start worrying about becoming capable of the championship performance. Because that's totally different. That's about grinding it out and earning skills through hard work, actually becoming good, and becoming capable of the extraordinary."  - Tom Bilyeu on how acquiring a skill set can make us unstoppable "The big breakthrough in my life was the day I stopped thinking of myself as smart because I wasn't and I started thinking of myself as a learner."  - Tom Bilyeu on how he defeated negative thinking and stopped comparing himself to other people. "We are wired to support the tribe. We are wired to support other people and this will give us fulfillment and purpose. There is nothing more pleasurable from a neurochemical standpoint than that."  - Tom Bilyeu on the power of helping each other become better.  [tweetthis]"Wellness is really a 360 degree endeavor. It's not just the body, it's the mind as well." - @TomBilyeu of @impact_theory on wellness[/tweetthis]   Resources Mentioned by Tom & Josh Quest Nutrition official website Impact Theory official website Tune into WFR episode no. 055 with Katie & Gay Hendricks: Body Intelligence in a Modern World Listen to Impact Theory's episode with Tim Ferriss Check out Impact Theory's episode with Michael Strahan Tune in to Tom's interview with Nir Eyal: Behavioral Design Theorist on Addictive Behaviors - Nir Eyal on Inside Quest Listen to WFR Episode no. 048 with Nir Eyal: Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Watch Tom's video: Red Pill Theory: Chasing the Future at CES 2017 Watch Lewis Howes' interview with Tom Bilyeu: Creating a Passion-Driven Business and Life Listen to episdoe 201 of Lewis Howes podcast: How to Be a Jedi and Master The Mind with Tom Bilyeu of Quest Nutrition Listen to the I Love Marketing podcast episode no. 248 with Tom Bilyeu: How to build your reputation quicker by being an authentic, value-creating marketer Watch the video with Jason Silva: Why Do We Fear Our Own Greatness? Tony Robbins on How to Train Your Emotions Read Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck Check out Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Read Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth Learn more about The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell Watch the official trailer for Finding Joe   Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities   Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? 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"Change is difficult in the beginning and can get messier as we go, but it always starts with love. Because, in order to improve yourself, you first have to love yourself. It's about acceptance, not settling. Keep your unique quirks and your perfectly imperfect amazingness in mind as you set intentions for 2017” - Lori Streator   When The Label Doesn't Fit  What stories have you been told or are you telling yourself that you know in your heart you need to let go of? What roles do you have in life? What are their commonalities and what do you know doesn’t “fit” you? Today on the show, Lori discusses how to find the right labels for your wellness and how to peel off the ones that don't fit - even if your subconscious mind says they do. Lori's mission is to help others understand that when you change your mind, you can change your life. Instead of procrastinating, caving into fear or staying stuck in a places they don’t want to be, she works with her clients across the world to help them rewrite their story and move forward to a place of self love and genuine happiness.   About Lori Streator  Lori Streator is a Whole Body Wellness professional and the owner of Breakthrough Mind & Body. After having her son in 2011 she gained a newfound respect for healthy living, so she combined her love for health and happiness with her passion to help others. Lori is a licensed clinical professional counselor, she has 10 years of experience in the field of psychology. She teaches from the philosophy that we need to build healthy habits, not ridiculous restrictions, in order to create positive & lasting change. Her clients learn how to shift their mindset, improve their health & work toward living their ideal life. Lori runs a website and coaching business where she has the opportunity to help people align their body and mind, and live a life of health and happiness. Lori utilizes her zest for life, and her clinical professional counseling license and fitness/nutrition certifications to design Whole Body Wellness programs. She works with clients both in person and online, and knows that programs are not one-size-fits-all. She does everything with ease, a sense of humor and the understanding that everyone deserves to live life with joy.     Dealing With Loss "When my mom passed away in October 2015, it reinforced how important health and wellness is, and that my mission is as strong as ever. When I could’ve laid in bed feeling sorry for myself, I decided to show up for life. When we’re faced with life-altering events, we can choose to be a victim or we can choose to be a force. While I still grieve, cope and manage my own wellness, I have the understanding that I decide how my story continues." - Lori Streator   Resources Mentioned On the Show Lori's Website Unlabel Your life Five questions to ask yourself when creating change 2017 - Setting resolutions WFR EP 018 - Fitness For Busy Moms Breakthrough Mind And Body Lori’s Blog Inspiring Fitness & Yoga Photos For Moms Are You Ready for Change? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Taking the Plunge Fitness Wearables For Moms   Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! I do the same thing for the people, things, and movements I care about as well. PS: Looks like you and I share the same passion. I'm grateful for you and want to extend you my email address. Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

There continues to be a stigma and unclear understandings about eat disorders and mental illness. Fortunately, more people are coming forward to discuss why it's so important that we try to understand and help those who are struggling each day.  One of these leaders is 18 year-old University of California, Santa Cruz student and Yoga Teacher, Maris Degener. Maris began her wellness journey as she was recovering from her eating disorder at a hospital. She was given the tools and assistance that she needed to help her body recover from her disorder, but she realized that the medical center didn't provide what she needed to help her mind heal.  Even though she's now a freshman in college, get ready to hear a great deal of insight from Maris on how we can discover self purpose, uncover happiness, and help change the stigma surrounding eating disorders and mental illness.   "They might not be able to understand that what's going through a person's mind doesn't represent the person, but the mental illness." - Maris Degener on why it's important to separate the person from their disorder.   Ending Myths about Mental Illness "Mental illness as a whole is so difficult to treat because it's so unique to the individual. We're still not 100% certain about how exactly mental illness manifests in people." -  Maris Degener   There are lot a of myths surrounding mental illness and we're still not quite sure what could be the cause of it. For some people it might be genetics or trauma or other life situations they experienced that create enough of an impact to affect their well-being.  There's a false belief that eating disorders come from a place of vanity. However, the root cause is so much deeper than that. Eating disorders and mental illness can come from a person working through their personal life issues. It might be their way to cope with trauma, feeling lost, or as a means to stay grounded when they feel out of control.   Recognize the Signs of an Eating Disorder Here are some different ways to recognize the signs of an eating disorder. The person is _____: not finding joy in food. finding it stressful to eat or be around food. suddenly displaying stress during social situations where food is involved. weighing and measuring what they are eating. eating different foods that they didn't eat before.   Shred Other People's Expectations  "Find whatever lights you up when other people are telling you that you should be doing something different with your life." - Maris Degener Maris made a really great point about the predicted expectations that society has about life and happiness. We can go through these scenarios at different points throughout life, but the pressure can be at its strongest when we have all of this pressure to join extracurricular activities in order to get into college.   Leave The Predicted Life Path When we face so many expectations that other people have about OUR life, we can feel numb and shut out our emotions. When we create our expectations and a life for ourselves, we find happiness. So go on and shred every idea that you had before about what it means to be a happy and successful person. Discover what you want out of this life and create your own path for yourself. Shred the expectations that other people have for you life and start to feel YOUR emotions.  For Maris, she was a talented swimmer, but she didn't enjoy the sport or the competition. After recovering from her eating disorder, she began a new journey in which she was more open and honest with herself about what what she loves and what makes her happy.  At first, it was an uncomfortable feeling, but before she knew it, she felt free to follow her passion for yoga.   "I was torn because I wasn't sure if I was supposed to do things because I was passionate about them or was I supposed to do things because it was the right thing to do. So I was struggling with the traditional lack of identity, but I was also playing with this idea of what it meant to be authentic." - Maris Degener on trying to find her purpose during high school   About Maris Degener Maris is an 18 year old certified yoga teacher specializing in the healing and restorative power of Vinyasa Flow. With a past of overcoming eating disorders and mental illness, Maris is a recovering pessimist and perfectionist who is now fearlessly authentic. At the age of 13 she was diagnosed with a life-threatening eating disorder that led her on a journey to regain her mental and physical health. She now seeks to spread the healing powers of yoga, whole foods, and mindful living through her blog and teaching practice. She has been featured by CNN health and across the media being spotlighted for her fearless authenticity and raising awareness of eating disorders and mental health.   Resources Mentioned On the Show   Maris Degener's official website Maris' interviews with other exceptional women on Everyday Goddess Check out the 2017 documentary featuring Maris, I Am Maris Watch the I Am Maris trailer Read the CNN article with Maris: Teen Overcomes Anorexia Through Yoga Learn about taking a yoga class at Just Be Yoga | Walnut Creek, California Listen to WFR episode 071 - Food Freedom Forever with Melissa Hartwig Listen to WFR episode 085- Lisa Perkins: You Are Not One Size Fits All Furious Pete's Body Transformation & Recovery from Anorexia Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson Learn more about Michael Pollan and his Netflix series, Cooked Read about Research on Males and Eating Disorders Learn more about Amy Kubal What You'll Hear On The Show 1:50  Josh discusses today's show topics 4:00  Josh introduces Maris 4:30  Maris' story of receiving an email from an 80 year old man interested in yoga. 5:40 What is a common myth about eating disorders that isn't true? 7:00  The start of Maris' eating disorder with anxiety. 10:00 Discovering who we are and what our destination is meant to be. 11:40  What was your inspiration to be so self reflective? 12:20  What was missing for you after you left the hospital? How can our medical centers be better to help us heal both our minds and bodies? 15:00  Maris' discovery on how she could heal her emotional wellness 16:50  Maris' new journey to healing her mind and body through yoga 17:40  Maris' parents participation in her healing process 19:15  Are we born with an eating disorder or do different events push people in that direction? 22:45  Maris' connection with other people 25:00  The stigma around mental illness: Do we not allow ourselves to simply feel our emotions? How can we manage our emotions? 27:10  What do you tell women who are struggling? 28:30 Who's inspired you become this person that you are? 30:00  I Am Maris: How did this documentary about mental illness and your story begin? 31:45  Maris' continuous journey towards forgiving herself for her eating disorder 33:00  Books that have helped Maris with emotional wellness and well-being 34:30  How can we recognize signs of struggle with addiction or mental illness? 35:50  Maris' relationship with food today 37:30  How do we misinterpret our relationship with food? What do we focus on instead? 38:40  7 for 7: Josh asks Maris 7 fast questions 39:15  How do you practice fearless authenticity? 39:45  How do you create an authentic space? 40:10  What can people tell themselves when they're going through a shame spiral 42:10  What is your definition of wellness? 44:40 Takeaways from today's show     Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? 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To celebrate the start of 2017, this episode is dedicated to spotlighting  7 powerful episodes and remembering what they taught us about our wellness path in 2016. It has been such an incredible year on the Wellness Force Radio podcast! There have been so many amazing guests who have opened up to us to share their stories and teach us how we can improve our health and wellness. On this episode, you will listen to seven inspiring conversations for seven steps to greater wellness in 2017. Gretchen Rubin: The Secret to Habit Change (Episode 051) Melissa Hartwig: Food Freedom Forever (episode 071) Dr. Jade Teta: The 5 Metabolic Myths (episode 067) Dr. John Gray - ADHD, Brain Health, & Sex Addiction (Episode 046) Gay & Katie Hendricks - Love vs Fear: Body Intelligence in a Modern World (Episode 055) Drew Canole - Self-Love, Juicing, and Transformation (Episode 078) Mark Divine: Creating the Unbeatable Mind (Episode 086) If you’re listening to the Wellness Force Radio podcast for the first time, this will be a unique experience for you to get in touch with the types of guests and topics we dive deep with on the show. If you're a returning listener, this will be an incredible chance for you to absorb seven powerful concepts from these world-class leaders to help you in 2017.   Gretchen Rubin: The Secret to Habit Change    "Unfortunately, we've all learned from tough experience that no magic, one-size-fits-all solution exists and that the real secret to habit change is that in order to change our habits, we must first know ourselves." -  Gretchen Rubin   According to Gretchen, the secret to habit change is to get to know ourselves through self exploration and awareness. We're not all the same and we need to understand what makes us happy and motivated to work hard.  One great example that Gretchen gave was the difference between some one enjoys simplicity vs. abundance. One person may work great in a simple environment with no clutter, but maybe another person feels energized in an office stacked with books and other collections.  Once you've found what helps you stay motivated, you can create new habits to keep that motivation going while respecting other people's differences and what motivates them at the same time.    Melissa Hartwig: Food Freedom Forever    "Food scientists have engineered chemicals and processed foods that light up the reward centers in the brain for a different reason than nature intended. Not because they provide vital nutrition, but because they're scientifically designed to stimulate our taste buds." - Melissa Hartwig   It is said that the gut is our body's second brain because if we pay close attention to it, it can tell us when we're full and what nutrition we need. During this podcast episode, Melissa discussed the difference between Satiation and Satiety and how they can help us create healthy habits.  What is Satiation? Satiation is your brain's perception that you've had enough food and you're done eating. Satiation basically occurs when you're sick of eating. Maybe your mouth is tired from chewing food, you're sick of the taste of the food that you're eating, or you're so full that you can't even eat anything else.  Satiation can easily happen when you've eaten foods such as popcorn, brownies, chocolate or any food that's difficult to stop eating once you've started. For me, it's super hard to stop eating chips with salsa and/or guacamole.    What is Satiety? Satiety takes place in the stomach when the body knows that it has enough various nutrients to be full and satisfied as far as survival goes. When you eat a grass-fed steak with green vegetables and perhaps some healthy fats, your body has had enough without you needing to over consume other foods.  How can we begin to focus on eating more foods that help us feel satiety? Focus on consuming foods that nature intended for us to eat. Stay away from overly processed foods with lots of preservatives and sugars and eat natural fruits, vegetables, proteins, and healthy fats. Focus on eating satiety foods so that you get to a place where you can trust the signals that your gut, not your brain, is telling you.    Dr. Jade Teta: The 5 Metabolic Myths    "Metabolism is designed to keep us in homeostasis and help us adapt to the stresses of the world around us whether that stress is sleep deprivation, decreased calories, over exercising, or emotional stress." - Dr. Jade Teta   During the episode with Dr. Jade Teta, he explained what the difference is between Dieters and Detectives. Dieters go by the rules, but unfortunately, this is what keeps them stuck in the same place or worse as they move form one diet to the next. Dieters follow all of these rules, but there actually aren't any rules at all, just guidelines. That's where the Detectives come in.  Detectives follow the guidelines and learn skills that allow them to be flexible and discover their own nutrition method. Why is this better than following a strict set of rules of what to eat and not eat? Because every person is different and we all have different metabolism.    The Goldilock Zone According to Dr. Teta, the key to finding the right metabolism balance and the perfect amount of nutrition, exercise, and relaxation is to follow the Golidlock Zone method.  You can get in the Goldilock zone when you have not too much, not too little, but just the right amount of: Fats Carbs Proteins Stress Exercise When everything is balanced, your metabolism is right where you want it to be. Just like metabolism, everyone's Goldilock Zone will be unique. To help you get to the Goldilock Zone, focus on HEC. What is HEC? HEC stands for Hunger, Energy, and Cravings. HEC helps you to understand if a diet is working for you. After each meal, pay attention to how your body feels, responds, and what your biomarkers are telling you.    "If your HEC is in check, then your metabolism is balanced."- Dr. Jade Teta    Dr. John Gray - ADHD, Brain Health, & Sex Addiction    "We demand the instant gratification that releases the dopamine in our brain when we're hyper stimulated.  Instead of over simulating our brains, need to bring it back it back to the present moment. We need to be happy with what's here rather than creating drama or addiction." - Dr. John Gray   Our society is always looking for the best, new thing out there. The best TV screens, the best food, the most romantic relationships etc. But our brain can also thrive on sadness, stress, and addiction.  All of these factors and more can give us instant gratification because they release high levels of dopamine in our brains. Once we've experienced this natural stimulation, we keep wanting more or we'll easily get bored. However, if too much dopamine is released into the brain, the body regulates itself and ends up lowering the amount of dopamine sensors. The higher the stimulation, the longer it takes for the sensors to return to normal.  Recover from Hyper Stimulation Not only will time help heal the body from hyper stimulation and high dopamine levels, but a healthy nutrition is key to helping the body recover back to normal.  Rather than being bored with what we have and ready to move one, we need to learn to be happy and appreciate what we have in our lives. Looking out for and buying the latest TV will only give you instant gratification; it cannot bring you pure joy and happiness in your life.  Nutrition is key, but so are minerals such as lithium. With just the right amount of lithium and another alkalizing minerals such as potassium and calcium, they can help lower our amount of stress. However, too much lithium can create high levels of anxiety.    Gay & Katie Hendricks - Love vs. Fear:Body Intelligence in a Modern World    "Love will triumph because love is bigger than fear. You can test that out in your own being by noticing what happens when you love your fear. Suddenly a whole new world opens up." - Gay Hendricks   For some people, self-love is something that can be difficult to find and tap into. However, if we don't love or honor ourselves, then we cannot honestly begin to trust and get to know ourselves.    "I saw that down at the bottom of everything, you're either in love or in fear at any given moment. That you're either open to cherishing yourself, cherishing other people, the universe around you, you're opening to listening, you're opening to being present OR you're scared about something and that shuts you down." - Gay Hendricks   To better understand ourselves, Gay suggests that we think about something that we're afraid of. We need to discover that fear, feel it, and love it. Love that fear just like you love a person and with all of that positive emotion, you can use that love as a means to start loving yourself just the way you are.    Drew Canole - Self-Love, Juicing, and Transformation    "A lot of people are trying to find what they're purpose is. When you clear your space and put yourself in a place where you can just start listeneing more, your purpose is going to show up. It's that thing that's always more or less been there, but you don't think is possible." - Drew Canole   The people that we spend the most time with can say a lot about who we are and what we want out of life. During Drew's interview with Josh, he explained how Tribe Affects Our Vibe.  Each year, Drew takes time to get a clear picture of himself. What he loves about himself, but also what he dislikes and disapproves. Do the same for yourself and then think about people who you think are the same or have similar personal growth development goals.  You create your tribe by finding and connecting with people who have the same vibe going on. People who share similar characteristics. If you are or want to be a certain way, you'll bring similar people into your life. Transforming Your Life By Finding Your WHY Drew also spoke about the Whydentity Process and discovering a why that makes us cry. This is the moment when we identify with the identity that we have in mind with who we are. Your why is your joy or reason as to why you like something. If we can find joy in something that we're doing, we can create something amazing. In the moment that you find your why, you will omit self-love, happiness, and success. So much so that it rubs off on other people and they will feel passionate about something that they love too.    Mark Divine: Creating the Unbeatable Mind    "The Warrior Master is someone who is extremely humble. It is someone who is extremely emotionally grounded and has cultivated a love for his teammates that is uncommon and also has a love for his enemies. They realize that everyone has the same essence. It's just what's layered on top that makes us different." - Mark Divine   We learned something important about the power of love and respecting other people when Mark Divine spoke on the podcast.  Sometimes, it can be difficult to open our hearts to other people. Especially if we've experienced trauma such as PTSD, it's not easy to open up after feeling shut down for so long. But if there's two things that Mark learned during his 20 years as a Marine, it's that a warrior is committed to two things: Self Mastery and Service.  However, we can't serve if we don't work on ourselves and many people do not have the training and methodology to work towards mastery. Mastery is just as important as sleeping, eating, and simply being. To reach self mastery and service, we need to grow emotionally so that our intuition can develop and our hearts become softer.  Loving Our Enemies The Master Warrior loves their enemies and recognizes that we are all humans with the same essence. We all have a being. Not only do we love our enemies, but we respect them and that is also a form of love. In returner, the love and respect we have for our enemies will help us grow stronger.      What You'll Hear on the Show 00:30  Podcast Introduction 2:40  Gretchen Rubin: The Secret to Habit Change (Episode 051) 10:00 Melissa Hartwig: Food Freedom Forever (episode 071) 18:40 Dr. Jade Teta: The 5 Metabolic Myths (episode 067) 29:35  Dr. John Gray - ADHD, Brain Health, & Sex Addiction (Episode 046) 42:20  Gay & Katie Hendricks - Love vs Fear: Body Intelligence in a Modern World (Episode 055) 47:00 Drew Canole - Self-Love, Juicing, and Transformation (Episode 078) 56:50 Mark Divine: Creating the Unbeatable Mind (Episode 086) 1:04:45  Final comments by Josh Resources Mentioned on the Show Gretchen Rubin: The Secret to Habit Change (Episode 051) Melissa Hartwig: Food Freedom Forever (episode 071) Dr. Jade Teta: The 5 Metabolic Myths (episode 067) Dr. John Gray - ADHD, Brain Health, & Sex Addiction (Episode 046) Gay & Katie Hendricks - Love vs Fear: Body Intelligence in a Modern World (Episode 055) Drew Canole - Self-Love, Juicing, and Transformation (Episode 078) Mark Divine: Creating the Unbeatable Mind (Episode 086) Damon Gameau: Breaking Free From Sugar (Episode 061)  YouTube: That Sugar Film Trailer The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg The Way of Superior Man by David Deida   Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? 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Alexi Panos and Preston Smiles are both internationally recognized next-generation thought leaders who are redefining what’s possible in relationships, career, and life. This duo has been recognized as "Personal Development’s Power Couple," and as world renowned innovators and pioneers in the “Emergent Wisdom Movement.” They are the founders of the groundbreaking Bridge Method, and have created a movement of transformation that has taken humanity by storm through their unique and passion-filled approach to sharing age old wisdom. With social media as a main source of connection and distribution for their inspiring video series, they’ve built an incredible tribe of loyal fans around the world who aren’t just inspired by their work, but are empowered by it. Today on the podcast you’ll discover with host Josh Trent how Alexi and Preston both went through periods in their lives where they felt like they were doing all the right things, but never got the desired results. When Positive Thinking Doesn't Work They'd read all the best books in self empowerment and positive thinking, took classes, and sought advice, but there was always something missing. After decades of their soul-searching and personal development, they realized that they were missing the most powerful connection - between mind, body, and soul. Discover more on the episode about how they both distilled decades of inner work, a full 12 week online program, and the bridge method into the pages of "Now Or Never" by combining years of training into five principles that can help you navigate the real world, learn how to overcome your inner obstacles, and become your best self. Fill with narratives and stories from the duos own lives as well as those from they have helped along the way, no one ever shares exercises insights and challenges to help you attain the personal freedom you’ve always been seeking.  As we move into 2017 and beyond, this uplifting and inspired conversation with Alexi and Preston is one you can keep on repeat. "Vulnerability is relatable. Perfection is not." Alexi Panos The 5 Principles to Living Your Greatness This LIVE training course with Alexi + Preston is valued at $1297 but it’s FREE when you pre order their new book, NOW OR NEVER. ELEVATE YOUR LIFE by elevating your mindset, confidence and ability to tackle problems and take life on with undeniable certainty and authentic power. You’ll learn the principles to tap into your gifts and unlimited power source so that you can live a life of fullness and abundance— no matter what’s going on. Instead of feeling anxious, stressed out, and overwhelmed, you will feel empowered, grateful and full of joy. By working these principles you’ll transform your life from the inside out, manifest what you truly desire and see the world through new eyes. “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In her response lies our growth and freedom." Victor E Frankel, from his book, "Man’s Search For Meaning" Listen As Preston & Alexi Uncover The power of choice in relationships Obliterating your comfort zone by proving the testing ground and scaling the castle of possibility How to use "Catalyst Moments" to shape your mindset for a powerful way of being How to cultivate wellness in relationships and single lives How to make personal transformation FUN How to change your mental, emotional, and physical state to move forward in your day How to recognize, fortify and empower your conscious and unconscious agreements Changing the story in relationships - yourself and your partner Understanding the 5 Principles You Always Have A Choice Be Radically Responsible Act Now Own Who You Are Have A Blast How Alexi grew stronger from sexual assault How Preston reframed his upbringing in challenged schooling as a youth and gangs to rise above How you can join the free masterclass with Preston & Alexi when you order their new book   Listen As Josh Asks Preston & Alexi Powerful Questions  Alexi, what is your biggest growth edge as you know it right now? In other words, what is the deepest lesson you are in the process of learning currently? Preston, what would you say to Donald Trump if you had two minutes with him in an elevator, and he would listen? Alexi, who is your greatest mentor from the past or present that inspires you? Preston, what can you tell someone who is doing workshops, reading books, going to seminars about being their best and living their vision but it has been years and they’re close to giving up? How do they take a breath and re-commit? Alexi, how do you manage a healthy emotional state as the media attention and energy towards you increases? Preston, When you’re working on your dream and your vision, how do you remain mindful of where and to whom you give your energy to? Alexi, what is wellness to you? What is your definition of wellness?   Resources Mentioned On the Show Now Or Never: Your Epic Life In 5 Steps Free Guides From Josh www.wellnessforce.com/news @prestonsmiles https://twitter.com/PrestonSmiles @alexipanos https://twitter.com/alexipanos PrestonSmilesSpeaks https://www.facebook.com/PrestonSmilesSpeaks alexipanospage https://www.facebook.com/alexipanospage/ prestonsmiles https://www.instagram.com/prestonsmiles/ alexipanos https://www.instagram.com/alexipanos/ QuestionsWithPreston https://www.youtube.com/questionswithPreston alexipanos http://youtube.com/alexipanos VIDEO - 7 Steps to a happy healthy relationship VIDEO - What you RESIST PERSISTS explained     Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. 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When working on our wellness goals, it's easy to forget we all have both an inner coach and an critic inside our mind. The inner coach encourages us to do our best, while the critic can shut us down- dissolving our state of flow.   "There's a voice inside of all of us that tells us to accomplish what we desire and never quit. This is our inner coach. This is a voice that tells us to believe in ourselves." - Jeff Grant   Fortunately, we have the power to bring out the best inner coaches within us and soften our harshest inner critics. On this episode of Wellness Force Radio, coach, mentor, writer, and ultra-endurance athlete, Jeff Grant of Hillseeker,  shares several hacks on how we can tap into our mind and emotions to become better athletes and more productive. Our emotions can easily distract us, but with the right mind tools, we can learn to use those emotions to our advantage.   Owning Your State of Flow   "In positive psychology, flow is the mental state of operation in which a person who is performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment during the process of the activity.” - Jeff Grant   Being in the mental state of flow means that we are both amazed and inspired to be our your best. It's the natural high we feel when we're on a mission or have completed a goal such as completing a great work out, finishing a race, or finalizing a project at work. Experiencing a state of flow means that we are present in the moment. It can be difficult to get into a state of flow, but there are several tools that we can use to help cultivate more flow into our lives. Once we understand what helps us get into the state of flow, we can jump right into it when we want or need it in our lives. When Jeff finds flow during a run or through music, he tries to transfer it to another part of his life or within his work as a coach and author.   The Four Stages of Flow   To find flow and stay within it, there are four steps: Struggle, Release, Flow, Recover. 1) Struggle To begin our state of flow, we need to struggle on purpose. We can do this by taking ourselves out of our comfort zone and placing ourselves in an unfamiliar place, situation, or thought. Once we have struggled, we can release. 2) Release We can release ourselves from our struggle by finding something to laugh at or something that distracts us from it. 3) Flow This state of release places us in a state of natural flow and euphoria. When we're in the state of flow, we can find immense happiness and feel like anything is possible to achieve. 4) Recovery Once we're in the state of flow, we never want to let go of it again. We think that we always need to have this euphoric sensation 24/7, but recovery is part of the process as well. Recovery is important because it allows us to connect each cycle of flow. A lot of us are looking for our next great achievement: a place on the podium, a best time, or a new goal accomplished. But if we're just focusing on pushing ourselves to our limits with new goals, we might push ourselves too far, too fast. By focusing on recovering, we're give ourselves permission to take time off and not push ourselves to do more than we can handle. With goals and technology, we focus so much on the quantitative numbers that we forget that qualitative facts are just as important to our health and wellness.  Flow isn't just applied to athletic performance, but to life performance and job performance as well. The 4 Stages of Flow can truly be applied to anything that we want.   Discover Your Best Inner Coach   To start discovering and using your inner coach to your advantage, think of the coaches or teachers that were or are still part of your life today. They most likely all have different voices and different teaching methods from giving cues and instructions to building confidence or being aggressive with a military manner. What did coaches or teachers do in the past do to help you? What were their voices like in different scenarios? If you can identify the inner coach voices in your mind, then you can learn how to build the best inner coach to help you stay focused and accomplish your goals. So, how do we begin to tap into that inner coach voice? Think again about different coaches and their styles of coaching. On this episode, Jeff shares 5 different coaching styles: Bouncer Teacher Guide Muse Motivator What's the Purpose of the Bouncer and Muse Coaches?   "The inner critic loves it when we worry about what other people think. It loves it when we highlight our fears. It has a strong dislike of the flow state." -Jeff Grant   The inner bouncer coach tells our inner critic to be quiet. Visualize a bouncer at a club who doesn't let others inside and acts as a bodyguard. Disarm your inner critic by giving your inner bouncer coach one new thought to help redirect your thinking. Our inner muse coach is the voice that reminds us to play and be creative. Jeff likes to tap into his inner muse by leaving the running trail and taking a different path. When he's listening to his muse coach, he may skip and jump around or go down on a slide at a playground. When we're so focused on quantitative results, sometimes we need to take a break and just play during our workouts to get into our state of flow. Playing can help snap us out of our stressful thoughts and help us experience a new state of flow.    Put Your Inner Coach to Use   You can practice listening to your inner coach by practicing meditation. Focus on what the voices sound like and pay attention to how they motivate you. As you meditate, concentrate on what your inner coach is telling you to do. Be sure to take your time and listen to each of the 5 inner coaches to create the perfect one. You may need a different inner coach for different moments and situations.   Tap Into Your Performance With Emotions   What emotions do you experience during a race or workout? Do you ever feel anger, joy, love, jealousy? We can face many emotions while we're exercising, but we don't tend to intentionally put ourselves into a state of emotion to see what positive and negative results may happen. Jeff likes to put emotions to the test by having his students focus on different emotions during a workout to discover what impact they have on them. With amazing results, Jeff discovered that different emotions can either improve or hinder our performance. By purposely tapping into emotions during a run, we can become aware of which ones serve us better.   What Else You'll Discover on the Show:   What inspired Jeff to write Flow State Runner Jeff's transition from a corporate career to running coach and author Jeff's experience as an Ultra Runner and Marathoner How to become the best coach for different students Jeff's personal meditation and visualization tips Jeff's favorite basic wellness technology   Win 1 of 5 FREE Signed Copies of Flow State Runner We've got 5 signed copies of Jeff's book, Flow State Runner, to give away! To win a copy, include a #FlowStateRunner and @WellnessForce on Instagram!   Resources Mentioned On the Show Jeff Grant's official website Flow State Runner: Activate a Powerful Inner Coach's Voice by Jeff Grant Jeff's official YouTube channel The Flow Genome Project Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance by Steven Kotler Adversity Response Checklists: Preparing to Thrive in Adversity Spire - The Mindfulness + Activity Tracker app Spire: WFR 029- Master Your Breathing with Dr. Neema Moraveji Universal Breathing - Pranayama app Strava technology WFR 077- Finding the Joy of Movement with Darryl Edwards WFR 086- Creating the Unbeatable Mind with Mark Divine The Pose Method by Dr. Nicholas Romanov Online coaching with Lisa Smith-Batchen MUSE Meditation Headband Unbeatable Mind Retreat with Jesse Itzler   About Jeff Grant Jeff has a 20-year background in endurance and adventure sports. He has finished some of the toughest events on the planet, including the Marathon des Sables (a weeklong stage race through the Moroccan Sahara), the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (a 166KM extremely mountainous run in the Alps), numerous ultra marathons, Ironman Hawaii and other long distance triathlons, mountaineering expeditions, and even some shark diving. In 2010, Jeff branched out from traditional endurance sports to complete the grueling SEALFIT Kokoro Camp, a 50-hour non-stop, no-sleep crucible modeled after the US Navy SEAL’s Hell Week and designed to teach mental toughness and test participant’s limits across many spectrums. After several years of hard work, Jeff earned a unique civilian instructor position in the cadre for this grueling and transformational mental and physical challenge. Jeff has coached countless runners in workshops in Switzerland and the US, runs the Hillseeker® online coaching business, and enjoys tapping into his corporate experience as a motivational speaker for businesses and teams. He also enjoys playing jazz trombone, blues harmonica, and African drums, as well as dancing Lindy Hopp. Jeff is a qualified yoga teacher, with over 600 hours of teacher education and 20+ years of practice, He fully embraced a philosophy of “Do what you love” in 2010 by leaving a successful 18-year corporate career to focus full time on coaching, motivational speaking, and writing. Jeff is a coach & mentor, writer, ultra-endurance athlete and a hillseeker in all walks of life. He also an active supporter of charity work in Malawi and Cambodia as a Board of Directors member at the nonprofit Face-to-Face Project.   Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! 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Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? 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"All you have is what's going on in front of you right now. Worrying about the future is only going to cause anxiety and bring up fears. It's only going to cause you to live in a time that's not present." - Justin Stenstrom   Our past may haunt us and our future may scare us, but we must remember that what we have today is the present. When we focus on being in the present and what is happening now, we can move beyond our anxiety. Having once spent years fight depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, Justin Stenstrom is now a nationally acclaimed life coach, author, entrepreneur, and speaker. On this week's episode, Justin opens up and shares his experience about how he ended his panic attacks in order to grow to the person that he is today. Give yourself the self-care and love that you deserve by learning about how you can beat your own anxiety, build confidence, and harness the power of small wins.   Beat Your Own Anxiety in 3 Steps   “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself” -  Franklin D. Roosevelt   Even though Justin suffered panic attacks for years, he realized that they were truly a gift to help motivate himself to grow and become the person that he is today. Determined to find a solution to end his panic attacks and irrational thinking, Justin was able to beat his own anxiety in 3 simple steps by completely shifting his mindset and the way he viewed his panic attacks. 1) Observe your thoughts and emotions When you first feel a panic attack coming on, it's natural to want to run away from it. However, struggling with your anxiety will just make it worse for you. Rather than fighting back, simply do nothing and just observe what is happening in your mind and with your emotions. 2) Welcome the panic attack The next step is to let the panic in and have a dialogue with it in your head. Freely welcome these thoughts of anxiety and any other thoughts and emotions. 3) Call out your anxiety and fears Call them out and ask for more. Expose all your fears, anxiety, and concerns to come out into the open. This empowering, counter-intuitive step will help your negative thoughts, feelings, and sensations go away.   The Right Nutrition to Calm Your Mind Calming our minds can begin my focusing on our own nutrition. Justin recommends following a healthy diet and taking supplements as needed. For example, his daily food intake often includes: Fish Fish oil Fruit Apples, Bananas Complex carbs Broccoli, Kale Protein Chicken, lean steak Suggested supplements Magnesium, Niacin, Niacinamide, B complex, ashwagandha, valieran root   Build Confidence & Challenge Yourself   "Do one thing each day that scares you." - Eleanor Roosevelt   We are all born with confidence, we might just not realize it depending on the environment that we are in situated in. When we're in a comfortable environment, it's easy to be ourselves. When we're in an unfamiliar territory, it can be terrify and we feel closed to those that are around us. You don't have to gain confidence overnight. Build yourself up overtime with little winds. In a social situation, you can start small by saying "hi" to people that you see during a walk or start up small conversations with others-your mailman, cashier, etc. Keep track of your progress and create new challenges for yourself each week. Before you know it, all of these little winds will build up into one big wind and you will feel confident to talk to anyone.   Embrace New Situations To help Justin get over his social fears and anxiety, he built up his self-esteem by attending a dance class with all females. It was terrify and he was always anxious before the class. However, by the end of the class, he felt more empowered than ever before. Why? Because by getting out of his comfort zone, he was able to experience a scary situation and realize that it actually was not as bad as he thought it was. Putting yourself in different situations can help you realize that anything is possible and there's really nothing to fear.    Tap Into Your Subconsciousness with Self Hypnosis One way to get over fears and phobias is to use self-hypnosis and tap into the subconscious mind. This technique helps to train your mind to replace negative thoughts and emotions with positive emotions. Some Hypnotherapists that Justin knows and recommends include: Paul McKenna Dr. Andrew Dobson Dr. Dave Hill Richard Bandler   About Justin Stenstrom Justin Stenstrom is the founder of the Elite Man Magazine and Elite Man Podcast, author of Giving Shy Guys Game, and contributing writer to many other publications. Justin used to deal with depression, anxiety, and debilitating panic attacks until he finally taught himself how to deal with the problem through self development. He went on step out of his comfort zone through challenges that were for him previously unthinkable, such as dancing and acting, and become a nationally recognized dating coach   Resources Mentioned On the Show The Elite Man Magazine official website The Elite Man Podcast The Justin Stenstrom Show Giving Shy Guys Game by Justin Stenstrom Panic Away: How to Stop Panic Attacks and End General Anxiety by Barry McDonagh The Vortex: Where the Law of Attraction Assembles All Cooperative Relationships by Esther and Jerry Hicks WFR Episode 019-Health, Love & Fulfillment In A Busy World With Nate Hockstra WFR Episode 051- The Secret to Habit Change with Gretchen Rubin WFR Episode 056- Creating the Unstable Mind with Mark Divine WFR Episode 087- Upgrading Your Subconcious Beliefs with Bonnie Kelly Overcome Anxiety – Gina Ryan (Episode 92) on Elite Man Magazine Paul McKenna Dr. Andrew Dobson Dr. Dave Hill Richard Bandler Books by Eckhart Tolle Legendary Life Podcast with Ted Ryce 13 Foods To Help Ease Anxiety & Stress by Dr. William Cole Niacin Therapy as Used by Abram Hoffer, M.D. The Dating Confidence Coach: Adam LoDolce Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? 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"Faith is like a muscle. It's similar to going out for a run- if you don't do it normally run, you're going to sweat and it's not going to be comfortable. If you step into having faith when you don't know what the end is going to be, then that's something you can build every single day and you can rely on it." - Bridgette Mayer   This show is for everyone who believes that their past determines their future. How did a young girl who came through the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DYFS) system and foster care end up in the art world with a multi-million dollar gallery and consulting business? Through the kindness of strangers, fierce determination, and a survivor’s sheer will, Bridgette Mayer’s is a success story for the ages. In her inspirational memoir of gross neglect, violent abuse, and ultimately redemption, she shares her journey from the projects of Jersey City to eventually becoming one of Philadelphia’s most celebrated gallery owners. By following her heart and passion for art, Mayer’s interests evolved from a means of escape into her salvation and her security. She used her inherent self-assurance, natural curiosity, and scrapper work ethic to overcome the damage inflicted on her as a child and create a harmonious, rewarding, and charitable life — for herself and the artists she represents.   Rising Above Your Circumstances   "Anger is a much more proactive emotion than despair. I've used anger and fear to propel me forward. I've learned how to use both pretty well at this point. I've used such experiences to make me a better." - Bridgette Mayer   Bridgette's memoir, The Art Cure : A Memoir of Abuse & Fortune (published by Little Lion press in September 2016), is for anyone who aspires to a career in the arts and who has been told it’s too difficult or impractical to pursue. With bravery and tenacity, anyone can achieve the life of their dreams, no matter how out of reach it may seem. Mayer offers readers a bridge to color and a lifeline of hope for the future. After suffering an abusive childhood that landed her in foster care homes and on the streets, starving and beat up, Bridgette was adopted by a wonderful family at the age of nine and began her life transformation. Her early and challenging experiences gave her a tenacity of spirit, unbreakable creativity and a desire to make her mark in the art world. Now a successful art dealer, curator, art adviser, author and entrepreneur, Bridgette Mayer has spent decades cultivating her passion for art, artists, the clients she advises and finding her way to the top of the art world.   Creating The New Story   "I had a moment of frustration and I said to myself, 'The next 10 things that I'm asked to do, I'm just going to say 'yes' to them and figure it out.' The next day, I got a call from CNN to be on Anderson Cooper's show, 'On the Rise.' " - Bridgette Mayer   Bridgette's background of struggle and overcoming obstacles lead to her current success and spurred her to write, “The Art Cure: A Memoir of Abuse & Fortune.” Her passion for artists and managing them to the highest level as well as working with top collectors from around the world has guided her business the past seventeen years. Bridgette's expertise encompasses a whole approach to art collecting, creating authentic environments both public and private with art. Her mission is to continue to inspire those around her and especially artists, women and entrepreneurs to live the life they dream even in the face of insurmountable obstacles.   Bridgette Mayer Gallery   The Bridgette Mayer Gallery has been featured on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 as a small business “On The Rise” and was recognized as a recommended Philadelphia arts destination in The New York Times Magazine. In 2013, Mayer was named one of the top 500 Galleries in the world by Boulin ArtInfo, and was also featured in the Tory Burch Foundation’s “Women To Watch” series. Mayer has been a featured speaker on many panels in the Philadelphia area and has guest lectured at a number of Universities, where her talks focus on how emerging artists can promote their work and sustain a career in the arts.  A graduate of Bucknell University, Mayer was an active member of the University’s Arts Board for several years.  She is currently a board member of the Arts & Business Council, Philadelphia, PA & Vox Vopuli, Philadelphia, PA.   About Bridgette Mayer   For the past sixteen years Bridgette Mayer has been running a top contemporary art gallery in Philadelphia and helping her clients and the artists she serves improve the quality of their life through art. Growing up in an abusive home in the projects of Jersey City and filtered through the foster care system until she was nine years old, Bridgette was finally adopted by a wonderful family. If you had seen the conditions she grew up in, you would not even believe it that someone could come from there and get to where she is now. She had to learn how to read and get started living a life that was no longer centered around the drugs, alcohol and physical abuse. Over the years she has come through many challenges and worked for her dream of being a top arts professional in the gallery industry. For her entire life, Bridgette had big dreams, and has dreamed the dreams that others said would not be possible. Bridgette is living proof and this is not a Hollywood movie. She literally came from the other side of the tracks and built a life of abundance for herself. From Bridgette: "That is why I wanted to write a book to share my story with you. Part memoir and part how I got my start in the art world, this book is for anybody who might need inspiration or might want to know how somebody like myself who came from nothing, was able to build a multi-million dollar business in the art world. You see, It is possible. I hope you will share my journey and see what is possible for you!"   Resources Mentioned On the Show Bridgette's Book "The Art Cure" Bridgette's Website Bridgette's Art Gallery on Facebook Bridgette's Art Gallery on Twitter B Mayer Art Micheal Gerber's Books The Real-Life MBA by Jack and Suzy Welch Purple Cow by Seth Godin Check out the WF podcast episode with Jake Ducey Tony Robbins' Website   What You'll Hear On The Show 1:50  Josh discusses today's show topics 4:30  Josh introduces Bridgette 5:45  Bridgette shares her childhood history 7:00  What was your birth mom's struggle? 8:30  Bridgette's transitional experience into foster care 13:30  How Bridgette discovered her artistic gift 15:30  Bridgette talks about how her emotional wellness grew because of art 18:00  How did you decide to become a gallery owner? 25:15  What was your mindset like during this transition period? 27:00  What did you write to your mother in your 10 page letter to her? 33:00  What's your connection with your clients? 34:00 What do you do now to cultivate emotional wellness? 36:00  A lot of us deal with fear. What 10 things did you say 'yes' to with an incredible result in the end? 39:10  What can people do to fight their fears from an action perspective? 42:40  How Bridgette uses feelings of anger to push her goals into motion. 44:20  How do people know when to quit or keep going? 46:00  How do you know when to make changes? 48:40  How was your mindset different than your siblings that help to transcend you to the next level? 51:00  7 for 7: Josh asks Bridgette 7 fast questions 53:20  Bridgette's mantra for when she's feeling stressed or having a bad day 54:40  Bridgette's definition of wellness 56:30 Takeaways from today's show   Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? 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"Knowing without doing is the same thing as not knowing. What matters is if the knowledge that you have will give you an effective health practice for the long term." - Dan Pardi    There is power in knowledge and with the right health and wellness information, we can make the right decisions in accordance with our own needs. This week, entrepreneur, researcher, and developer of Loop Model to Sustain Health Behaviors, Dan Pardi, explains Self Determination Theory and motivation, the human connection, and his latest project, humanOS to help us find the best health information.   Find The Health You're Looking For "You have more control over your health than anyone else." -  Dan Pardi   There are many sources out there that claim that they have the answer to all of your health problems, but they truly don't. These novelty, quick fix methods, products, and services may look appealing, but they aren't sustainable for long-term health results. To find the best help for your health needs, you first have to clarify your own health problems. Rather than trend hopping by focusing on what you just read in the latest health magazine about a new diet, research and find out for yourself what your body needs.  It can be so confusing with so much information out there in books, magazines, and the internet. However, sources like humansOS, that Dan and his team are putting together, help us find the best, most credible sources of information.    Truth vs. Fiction For Health Research   In a recent interview on humanOS radio with Dr. David Katz of Yale, Dan mentioned:   “As well-intentioned as someone might be, I frequently find myself getting  frustrated, not when somebody’s passionate and wrong about an issue,  but when people can be overly confident and dismissive of  mainstream medicine’s consensus in favor of their own opinion which can often associate with their own financial reward.”   Once you have a proper perspective and mindset, you make good decisions for yourself. It's better late than never to embrace your responsibility to find the best method and motivation for you stay true to yourself and progress your health journey.  One challenge we all face today is the fight against the modern lifestyle. We used to be hunters and gathers, but today we're consuming high processed foods and sitting around too much at home. An unhealthy lifestyle doesn't only lead to chronic disease, but can impair our daily performance and relationships as well. All the technology in the world won't help you, but you can use the power of technology to fight back against misinformed studies to do your own research.    Begin Your Own Research   To ensure that you are finding the best information out there, look closely at who this researcher is and what their study is all about.  Who are they associated with? Do they declare their method? Do they offer a too good to be true solution? If this source appears to provide a quick fix, be careful.  OR Do they have a realistic perspective? Does their method clearly explain how it will help? Is their research comprehensive? Does their campaign have an overall, large framework.  Once you've found a legitimate piece of information on health, how can you incorporate it into your daily life? Try to clarify the problem that you're trying to solve. Find the right ideas that can help you.  Understand those ideas deeply. Turn those into health and wellness skills. Maintain those health skills for life with good information.  Human Motivation   "Our job isn’t to motivate other people, it’s about creating the condition in which people can motivate themselves.” - Dan Pardi   Self Determination Theory - (SDT) is a theory of motivation. It is concerned with supporting our natural or intrinsic tendencies to behave in effective and healthy ways. SDT has been researched and practiced by a network of researchers around the world. The theory aims to understand motivation by looking at the core categories of human needs: Physical, which is things like thirst, and hunger, and sex. Psychological, which is the desire to be competent in anything but particularly things that are important. Autonomy, which speaks to the notion that we like to have freedom to determine our own path. Social needs, which is the sense of belonging to a group, recognition from others, and even the sense of power in your own life.     Controlled vs Autonomous Motivation SDT is a behavior model that tries to understand what human motivation is. Motivation has many different categories that can be placed into two different groups: Controlled Motivation and Autonomous Motivation. Controlled Motivation Controlled motivation is caused by external rewards such as a prize for accomplishing a goal. But you can also be punished by having something taken away from you if you don't complete the goal or feel guilty for not accomplishing it. Autonomous Motivation Autonomous motivation is when a person is compelled to do something because the activity takes on some personal importance or it becomes a part of the person's belief system and it even becomes part of the person's identity. Your not motivated by external rewards, but you do something because it's a part of your identity and who you are as a person. Dan gave a great example that someone who has controlled motivation runs for the physical reward. However, a person who has autonomous motivation will run in the rain despite all rational thinking because exercise no matter what is part of who they are.   Using humanOS to Your Advantage   As a mission, humanOS helps people master their health.  Understanding that this is necessary is actually critical to one's success of long-term help.   Why?   Because all the technology in the world won't be healthy for you. The technology can't just be available, you have to pick it up and use it and you have to use it the right way. HumanOS helps you benefit from the worlds best health technology and health information. How did you make humanOS so clear and easy to use? Explain why something is really worth your attention compared to something you shouldn't really pay attention to. Some untested therapies claim to have the ultimate answer for everything, but they're not validated. Having mindfulness or awareness about health can put you in a better position. If more people are aware of their own health and what works and what doesn't, we'll become a healthier community overall.   Listen As Dan Uncovers Why clarifying the exact health problem is missed by more than half of people seeking change Novelty seeking vs. taking a deeper dive into what you know to be helpful How do we get to the deeper understanding to creating skills for sustainable change How to not get lost in the research and data for your health Why Dan became frustrated by the ocean of misleading health information online and decided to do the academic work to create a trusted source based on science: humanOS. Understanding the human behavior model Why Dan was inspired from his father's early death from lifestyle Dan's Ancestral Health Symposium Talk Self Determination Theory Internal motivation, autonomy, vs. external motivation, reward, punishment, validation How to leverage different types of motivations for sustainable health change Learning for efficacy vs learning for recognition How does something go from interesting idea that you recognize to something that has a direct impact on your blood work?   About Dan Pardi Dan Pardi is an entrepreneur and researcher whose life’s work is centered on how to facilitate health behaviors in others. He is the developer of Loop Model to Sustain Health Behaviors to help people live a healthy lifestyle in a modern world. He does research with the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department at Stanford, and the Departments of Neurology and Endocrinology at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Dan specializes in building systems for health, behavior optimization and habit building, energy homeostasis, cognition, decision making, and physiology (sleep, exercise, and inactivity). Dan also works with Naval Special Warfare to help the most elite fighters in the world maintain vigilant performance in both combat and non-combat conditions. Formerly, Dan served as Board Chairman of the Investigator Initiated Sponsored Research Association, a global non-profit aimed to promote best practices in the arena of academic research grants.   Resources Mentioned On the Show The Most Advanced Understanding of How to Optimize Motivation: humanOS Radio Living a Healthy Lifestyle in a Modern World with Dan Pardi-EP 12 Dan’s Plan AHS 2014 Video  How Quantified Self Technologies Will Help Us Live More Like Our Ancestors  Stanford MedicineX Video  Loop Model BRETT HOEBEL: FINDING STRENGTH IN YOUR STRUGGLE-EP62 The Science of Mindfulness by Daniel Siegel   What You'll Hear On The Show 1:50  Josh discusses today's show topics 3:50  Introduction to Dan 4:45  Clarifying the health problem first 8:00  How can we transition from novelty information to applying what's best for us? 13:40  How can technology and resources like humanOS build a bridge for a healthier lifestyle? 18:00 What is self determination theory? How does it connect with humanOS? 19:00  Two different types of motivation: controlled and autonomous 25:00  Connecting research with motivation 26:50  Why do we need rewards to motivate us? 28:40  How does human connection motivate us? 32:00  Using studies for further learning of human behavior 33:30  Why some forms of exercise like Cross Fit are scaring people away 36:00  How do you cut through dogmatic sources of information and beliefs about health? 40:00  How did you make humanOS so clear and easy to use? 46:30  Who do we trust in the ocean of misinformation? How to take action 50:20  When can people start to utilize humanOS? What's next for it? 54:00 Takeaways from today's show   Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. 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Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.      You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner   Get More Wellness In Your Life Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? 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"How you perceive, interrupt, and how you experience reality is unique to you like your thumb print. That neurologically you are an endangered species." - Bonnie Kelly   Today, certified life coach & personal development expert, Bonnie Kelly, tells her story have how she overcame an astonishing amount of hurt and betrayal to become the strong woman, coach, speaker, and author on a mission to help 100 million people end needless suffering.  In just one year, we've listened to so many incredible stories about how powerful the subconscious mind is, and today we have a powerful one that sits atop the collective. One way to Bonnie was able to let go of her past to move on with a new life was by reprogramming negative thoughts to create a new, truthful story and forgiving her past.   Our Subconscious Software   "Feelings are the guards that stand watch over the belief ensuring it will not escape. For many of us, childhood felt more like an episode of Survivor than Leave it to Beaver." - Bonnie Kelly   Our brain is similar to a computer. We have a monitor that connects to the tower to transmit all of the necessary information to function and learn. Inside the computer, we have software that stores and saves all of our memories in the history file. Our software is our subconscious mind which controls all of our thinking and can also create either positive, true thoughts or negative, false thoughts in our mind as far as: Who we think we are How we show up in the world How we fit in the world   Negative Core Beliefs   Throughout life, we collect negative experiences and traumas. Even as children, any unintentional hardship that we experience becomes  part of our negative core beliefs. These experiences are like viruses being installed in our brains. We end up accepting harmful events and remember them in our subconscious. Once these negative thoughts become part of our every day thinking, it's hard to change them. If we don't challenge our negative core beliefs, they become part of who we are and we tell ourselves false ideas such as: We're not lovable. We don't matter. We're not good enough.   Stop The Cycle of Negative Thinking We attract ourselves to feelings or environments that are familiar to us. Because of this, we always we end up in experiences at re-validate any negative thoughts that we have about ourselves. Bonnie experienced a constant cycle of  bad relationships because that was what she was drawn to. Her negative core belief that she is not lovable attracted her to people and situations and confirmed that thought. She's realized that if we don't recognize the continuous cycle of negative thinking, we will continue to believe that our NCB's are true. We have to realize that this is how the brain is working against us.  If we disconnect ourselves from the negative thinking and stop reinforcing a new habit from a previous negative thought for 3 days, we can change ourselves emotionally. New, positive connections can reshape you into a new form of being. Put into daily practice, this can help us get out of long-term depression. However, if we reinforce the negative thoughts again, then we go back to our old way of thinking.   Learning to Forgive and Let Go   "Forgiveness isn't about the other person. It's about us. It's about letting go of the things that have happened because forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself."-Tony Robbins   It takes a tremendous effort to discover the root cause of our subconscious. Once we've discovered it, we need to focus on changing it through techniques on a regular basis. One method that Bonnie suggests is to practice forgiveness and retell your true story.   Not Your Fault, But Your Responsibility  The first stop on the process of healing the negative subconscious mind is to realize that things that have happened to you were not your fault and you were the victim. The words that people have said to you or the actions they have done were not your fault. Therefore these experiences that have created NCB in your mind don't actually have any true meaning that validates the person that you are. The things that have happened to you are not your fault and you became the victim. By giving that story power, your giving away your freedom. Forgiveness takes time and strength, but it will be your gateway of letting go of any wrongdoing that has been done to you. Forgiving others will help you transform you story and rewrite it so that you feel empowered once again and find your true core. Forgiveness is a practice and a choice that you have to do over and over to heal. Unwilling to forgive will consume you and keep you stuck with all of your feelings of anger and resentment towards others and what has happened to you. No one is gong to save you and you have to become your own hero.    About Bonnie Kelly Bonnie Kelly is a certified life coach & personal development expert, located in the Sacramento & Placer county area. She has taught thousands of hours of personal growth and development coaching, productivity coaching and self-help classes to hundreds of people throughout the country. In 2010, Bonnie took a dramatic change in her career, pursuing her passion of helping others. After graduating, she opened her own company, now known as Bonnie Kelly & Associates. With thousands of hours of personal & group coaching experience, Bonnie has gained the reputation as a Core Energy Coach, who helps you get to the ROOT of your blocks locked deep in your subconscious mind for permanent removal.   Resources From The Show Enter to WIN one of three free copies of Bonnie's new book, True To Your Core Bonnie Kelly's official website True to Your Core by Bonnie Kelly Connect with Bonnie on Facebook How does the human mind store data? BONNIE KELLY: HOW TO GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY-Episode 40 GRETCHEN RUBIN: THE SECRET TO HABIT CHANGE- Episode 51 Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin    What You'll Hear On The Show 1:50  Josh discusses today's show topics 3:25  Introduction to Bonnie 5:30  What's the story behind your book, True to Your Core? 8:20  Absorbing information when we're children and how that affects us 11:30  When our these "viruses"/negative thoughts installed in our brains? 15:00  Long term potentiation and depression: How does this connect with Negative Brain Bias? 20:10  The Conception Stage: What happens if we don't challenge negative events 23:00  Tell us about your background and experiences growing up? 28:30  How do we untangle everything? 36:20  When the negative programming happen to you as a child? 38:00  What happened when you were 8 years old with your family's friend? 41:00  What happened years later when you told your story and met with a lawyer? 44:00  What was going on through your parent's minds during that time to not take your side? 48:00 What was that moment like when your ex-boyfriend called you at the same time you were about to try to end your life? 56:00  How was your personal healing and transformation in your early 20s? 57:00  What was forgiveness for you? How did you begin to grow in your 20s? 1:03:50  How do you work with your inner child to heal yourself? 1:05:40  If I was my friend, what advice would I give to myself? 1:07:20  Retelling your story through a letter: Bonnie explains how 1:10:00 What's Your Victory Board? 1:13:00 Takeaways from today's show   Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life: Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes So nice! You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! I do the same thing for the people, things, and movements I care about as well. PS: Looks like you and I share the same passion. 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What does a 20 year Navy Seal Veteran, successful entrepreneur, coach, author, and sought after professional speaker do to cultivate an unbeatable mind?   On episode 086 for Wellness Force Radio we’re learning and growing from the founder of SEALFIT, and the Unbeatable Mind Academy, Commander Mark Divine. Get ready to be inspired from a truly legendary man who just happens to run his business right in Josh's hometown, Encinitas, California.   "The nature of the mammalian mind is to constantly scan for threats and be poised to react to them. Is it any wonder that our minds feel a constant tug toward negativity?" - Mark Divine, from his book "Unbeatable Mind"    Unbeatable Reeve WOD Challenge   Be part of the team effort involved in supporting the Christopher and Dana Reeve foundation. There are 5.4 million Americans living with some form of paralysis. You can make a difference for these individuals by signing up for the Reeve WOD challenge today. Over $30,000 in prizes will be available to top fundraisers and top teams, and you can participate as an individual, or get your gym involved as a team. This event is powered by www.SEALFIT.com, Unbeatable Mind, and your generosity in contributions to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.   Creating The Unbeatable Mind   Listen the the podcast above as Mark uncovers the steps on how to create an Unbeatable Mind:   How to live life with your heart and your sword How to change your self narrative How to feed the courage wolf and starve the fear wolf Quieting the monkey mind How to create your personal ethos, including what your passion, purpose, and principles show about the direction and targets that are ahead, as well as learn about his five mountains of mastery Why the physical mountain leads to all others How to avoid "Weapons of Mass Distractions” mentioned before on WFR by Dr. Gay & Katie Hendricks How his Kokoro and 20X physical challenges help to purify the mind How Gratitude can rewire your nueroplasticity in the brain  Why Mark's Box Breathing training is one of his top tools for self-mastery   "The grueling intensity of this event brought me peace. It gave me a place to go within myself that I can be calm. This was unexpected. There are no obstacles that could EVER stand in my way again: physical, mental, emotional, intuitional. I'm able to handle ANYTHING! I'm forever changed & grateful. HOOYAH 32! CMDR Divine, Thank you for being my mentor, my coach, my leader, my friend.” - Danielle Gordon, Health & Wellness Professional, Kokoro 32 Graduate   Mark's Five Mountains of Self-Mastery Physical Mental Emotional (men tend to ignore this mountain) Intuitional Spiritual   "The warrior is committed to two things: one is self-mastery and the other is  service. We can't go serve if we don't work on ourselves every day towards mastery." - Mark Divine on Wellness Force Radio    7 Authentic Answers From Mark Divine Listen to the podcast to hear Mark's authentic answers: How has your personal mediation practice changed as your business and life responsibilities have grown? What is one thing we can do every morning to create an Unbeatable Mind? What makes you laugh out laugh, what cracks you up? What do you think holds coaches, trainers, and health practitioners back from using more Emotional intelligence and mental training in their practices? You recently interviewed Daniel Schmachtenberger from Neurohacker Collective on the Unbeatable Mind Podcast. What do you think is the most powerful mindset for Americans to have as we step into the next 5 years of exponential growth in technology? With your decades of training and cultivating mental toughness, does anything out there or any existential issue cause you fear, and how do you dance with that? What is wellness to you, how do you define wellness?   About Mark Divine   Mark Divine is a highly sought after speaker, coach, and multiple published author of many best-selling books, including 8 Weeks To SEALFIT, The Way of The SEAL, Kokoro Yoga, and Unbeatable Mind, which is soon to have its fourth edition.   He is the creator and developer of cutting edge training programs for warriors athletes and professionals. These innovative programs include the integrated functional fitness program SEALFIT, the life acceleration program Unbeatable Mind, and the integrated yoga system, Warrior Yoga.   SEALFIT has helped thousands transform their lives, both online and on-site in Encinitas, California Mark is a highly sought after speaker, coach, author and makes frequent media appearances to discuss SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind.   The mission at SEALFIT is to develop mental toughness and promote spiritual growth in their clients – changing their lives and the lives of those they touch in the process.     Unbeatable Mind Podcast With Mark Divine Retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine and his SEALFIT Coaching team take on guests with subject matters that follow along with Mark’s 5 mountain training path of developing your Mental, Physical, Emotional, Intuitive, and Kokoro (Heart) self. Recently listed as the #1 Health Podcast and #30 overall in iTunes.      Links From Today's Show   Sign Up For the 2nd Annual REEVE WOD The Way of The Seal, by Mark Divine 8 Weeks to SEALFIT, by Mark Divine Unbeatable Mind, by Mark Divine Kokoro Yoga, by Mark Divine UnbeatableMind.com SEALFIT.com NavySeals.com Mark's Unbeatable Mind Academy Online Training Program Sign up TODAY for the 2016 UM Retreat, December 2nd, 2016 in San Diego, CA Join up with Josh Trent for his birthday in Encinitas, CA for the SEALFIT 20X Challenge 4/29/2017 Peter Diamandis Nuerohacker Collective Personal Gold Film Mindset, by Carol Dweck Box Breathing Wellness Force Radio Episode 086 Listen as Josh tells the story of how he first came across Mark’s work in 2013 at the UCSD CALIT2 Center for an early screening of the quantified self and digital health technology film "Personal Gold”  which eventually inspired him to launch this podcast and explore the powerful intersection between between behavior change, wellness, and technology. In the film, Mark was a key advisor on leadership to one of the first guests on Wellness Force Radio back in 2015, olympians Sky Christopherson and Tamara Jenkins.     Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits)   Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life: Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes So nice! You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! I do the same thing for the people, things, and movements I care about as well. PS: Looks like you and I share the same passion. I'm grateful for you and want to extend you my email address. Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life!

When it comes to personal health, one size does NOT fit all. We are all unique in terms of our preferences, genetics, life experiences. Therefore, what works for one person may not work for us. The same can be said about a relationship between a personal coach and a client. Just because one approach worked with one client doesn't mean that it will work with another client. What does it take to a create a positive relationship between a personal coach and client? How can a personal coach connect with a client in such a way that it will change their life forever? ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and Precision Nutrition Coach, Lisa Perkins, of Primal Transformations shares her 5 tips for changing your life around and discovering the perfect health plan for you.   The Power of Connection in The Coaching Relationship   "We can't look at quantitative biomarker data without looking at the emotional components."-Lisa Perkins   During her journey to become a personal coach, Lisa discovered the power of emotional intelligence and connection with other people. She realized that there is so much more to health than food or exercise. A good coach looks at the whole person.  Nutrition, exercise, and sleep all matter but they are just part of the story. One-size-fits-all plans don’t allow wiggle room for things like work deadlines, the stress of caring for family members, or internal struggles with self-esteem.  They also don’t provide support to help clients consistently implement their plan. Lack of customization and lack of support often prevent people from being successful.  Good coaches know this.  They work with clients to develop an enjoyable process that leads to long-term, sustainable results. A person needs to set a health goal that connects their deepest values. Lisa has witnessed the struggle of many clients dealing with a story of yo-yo dieting, restrictive eating, and plan hopping. They weren't told how important it is to lock in your "big why." According to Lisa, you have to determine how you want to FEEL when you achieve your goal.  If you’re trying to conform to how you think society wants you to look, that’s not a positive motivator. Instead, ask yourself, ‘How do I want to show up in the world?’ Strong? Radiantly healthy?  Energetic?  Capable of doing whatever I want to do? These are the powerful emotions that will help us keep our eyes focused on our unique goal.    Finding the Perfect Coach for You Find a coach who you can connect with and is willing to collaborate on a customized plan. Take the time to interview several coaches.  This is a personal relationship and it’s vital that you feel comfortable opening up with them. Don’t settle for the first coach you talk to or the least expensive coach. Remember:  You are worth the journey to reclaim your health and mojo.  Take the time to find a good coach and see for yourself how big an impact this has on your health, fitness, and life.   Your Approach Predicts Your Progress   "When we're constantly judging ourselves, nothing will happen. When we talk with other people that we trust, we can see things in a new light. We're all struggling with the same things, but we're not talking about them." - Lisa Perkins   The diet industry only focuses on short term result plans, but these often end in us reverting back to old habits. If we're going to do the work, we want the results that we get to keep! This requires us to slow down a bit, figure out our key roadblocks, and do the work to get out of our own way. This doesn't seem very sexy until you discover how amazing life can be without the diet/shame roller coaster. Just like Goldilocks, you need a plan that is 'just right' for you.  If what you're currently doing isn't working for you, it's not a moral failure. It simply isn't the approach that works for you! This doesn't mean you start judging yourself. Instead, you need to get curious! For example: You're hungry at 10AM. Ask, 'Did I get enough of the right food for breakfast? What could I change tomorrow?'. You like to graze in the evening.  Ask:  ‘Did I eat enough protein, carbs, fiber, and healthy fat at dinner?’  OR ‘Am I craving snacks out of habit/feel disconnected from others/feel bitter about going to a job I detest tomorrow?’ You simply can’t make yourself go to the gym.  Ask:  ‘Where can I find a bodyweight exercise routine that I can do at home that makes me feel good and doesn’t make me feel punished?’.  (Hint:  YouTube is full of them!) These are examples of how getting curious, as opposed to judging yourself for ‘failing’ on someone else’s plan, allows you to customize a nutrition and fitness plan fits your preferences, goals, and lifestyle.   Become the Expert on You vs Following Gurus   We have the power to take our health into our own hands but, sadly, we often forget this. Lisa often reminds her clients that they were in the driver’s seat of their own life the entire time, they were simply napping at the wheel! Life is short.  We mustn’t settle.  If your ‘normal’ is tired, unexcited, and feeling frumpy, it’s time to wake up.  We all deserve better than this. The great news?  It’s not that hard to get it! We tend to over-complicate this ‘getting healthy’ business.  It’s pretty simple:  What could you do in the next hour that would make you feel more vibrant? Could you go for a walk instead of eating that free (not!) break room doughnut?  Could you call a friend instead of going on social media? These small actions don’t seem like much but when you put them together, you’ve got a beautiful thing called momentum.   Lisa recommends 3 steps to begin your own health journey: 1) Eat real food most of the time Paleo is a simple approach and a good baseline to just start eating simple, nutrient dense food. 2)Become aware of your body's signals Ask yourself, "Am I physically hungry?" When you're aware of your body's signals, you develop self awareness. 3) Prepared with healthy food Taking the time to have healthy food prepared and ready to go is key. We want to make the healthiest option the most convenient option. High quality protein (organic, pastured, grass fed, wild caught), a wide variety  of organic veggies, and a moderate amount of healthy fat (olive oil, coconut oil, grass fed butter, avocado) is key to good energy, feeling satisfied, and developing a fit physique.   There IS NO wagon According to Lisa, the wagon mentality was invented by the diet industry to make us feel like we can't figure things out for ourselves. Unfortunately, this approach is toxic for our self-esteem. It prevents us from building trust with our own hunger/fullness signales and it makes us feel out of control. A better approach is to determine what represents an improvement for you at each meal.  Start there.  Learn to get on the same team with your body.  You wouldn’t feed your kids a sleeve of cookies for dinner because that wouldn’t be taking good care of them.  Give yourself the same grace. You deserve to take impeccable care of yourself. Ditch the wagon and adopt the ‘I take impeccable care of myself’ approach.  Not only is this more enjoyable, the result is a body and life you love.     Secret Sauce...Start Living Now! How do you think your life will be different when you’ve lost weight or improved your health?  What activities, career moves, or social engagements are you putting off? Start doing these things now. Why? Lisa gives two reasons: 1) You are more than worthy right now to show up, say yes to friends, take the trip, wear the bikini, go for the promotion, or whatever else you’re putting off until you’ve lost (insert number) pounds. Does anyone care what J.K. Rowling or Angela Merkel weighs? It’s ridiculous when you stop and think about it.   Start living now. 2) You’re much more likely to achieve your health and fitness goals if you’re excited about something else in your life.  Too often, we use food as entertainment or as a way to fill the void. Let’s fill the void with what we’re actually craving which is very often a sense of purpose, joy, and meaningful social connection.   About Lisa Perkins Lisa Perkins is a former librarian from Alaska turned ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and Precision Nutrition Coach. After years of living with chronic illness, she figured out the secret sauce for living a fit, vibrant life. Today, she spends her time gently coaching women (and the occasional man!) along their own transformation journeys. Resources From The Show  Connect with Lisa Perkins on Primal Transformations Like Primal Transformations on Facebook Josh's blog posts on WellnessFX: Burned Out and Gaining Weight: One Entrepreneur’s Quest to Take Back His Health 4 Digital Health Apps That Will Change Your Life Check out Tony Robbins The Currency of Wellness with Ryan Yokome The 5 Metabolic Myths with Dr. Jade Teta Self Love, Juicing, and Transformation with Drew Canole Primal Kitchen Protein Bars Jackson's Honest Chips   What You'll Hear On The Show 1:50  Josh discusses today's show topics 3:30  Introduction to Lisa 5:20  How did you decide to become a personal coach? 12:30  What do you find when it comes to quantitative and qualitative coaching 16:00  Lisa's Tips-The Power of Connection in The Coaching Relationship 18:30 How do we transition from the scarcity and attention to the trust and allowing? 20:00  What was a turning point for you to embrace emotional intelligence and to share it with your clients? 22:00 Your Approach Predicts Your Progress 24:00  The Curiosity and the Patience vs The Shame Cave 27:30  Become the expert on you vs following gurus 35:00 Has there been a part of your life where you or someone you know overcame an obstacle and were proud of yourself or them? 38:30  There IS NO wagon 40:40  Secret Sauce...Start LIVING Now! 43:40  Connect, Purpose, and Trust 44:44  7 for 7 round with Lisa and Josh 45:30  How do you practice gratitude when you're busy? 48:30  Lisa's definition of wellness 1:12:10 Takeaways from today's show   Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life: Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes So nice! You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! I do the same thing for the people, things, and movements I care about as well. PS: Looks like you and I share the same passion. I'm grateful for you and want to extend you my email address. 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"Our dietary choices play a major role in determining whether we are going to live into our 80s and 90s and even beyond with a good, functioning brain, or like 50% of people who live to be age 85, we will experience brain decline in the form of Alzheimer's which is a preventable disease."- Dr. David Perlmutter  When we think about brain health, we don't think that our gut has anything to do with it. However, the fact is that the gut has everything to do with how our brains function as we grow older. Neurologist and New York Times Best Selling Author, Dr. David Perlmutter has witnessed the damaging effects that a poor diet can have on our brains. Today is perfect timing with the launch of his new book, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, as he shares why we are vulnerable to develop brain degenerative disease and how we can take matters into our own hands in order to live long, healthy lives with a bright mind that is free of illness.   Make the Choice to Have a Healthy Brain Even if a relative of yours was diagnosed with a brain degenerative disease such as Alzheimer's, you have the amazing opportunity to make lifestyle choices to ensure your brain's health. Factors such as sleep, nutrition, stress levels, and exercise can impact your health, but you can also take advantage of them to improve your wellness and lower the chances of brain decline.   Connecting Wellness And Gut Health   "It's a bit humbling to recognize that mood is regulated by our gut. Not only through the process of controlling inflammation, which is a cornerstone player in depression, but that around 90% of our levels of dopamine and serotonin are not manufactured in the brain. They're mostly manufactured in the gut." - Dr. David Perlmutter     If the gut is leaky and we lack serotonin, it can be linked to feelings of depression. In a study with probiotic yogurt, researchers found a dramatic change in brain function and mood in the test subjects that ate the yogurt compared to those who did not.   Build a Healthy Gut At this moment, there is a diverse community of healthy, gut bacteria living inside of us. If any harm comes our gut's way, it can increase the chances of having a leaky gut. This leaky gut can lead to inflammation and degenerative diseases including: Alzheimer's Parkinson's Diabetes Multiple Sclerosis Cancer The right way to eat food, is to focus on following a diet that helps reduce the chance of a leaky gut and inflammation from happening inside the body.   Do You Have a Leaky Gut? In today's world, we should assume that it is likely that we all have somewhat of a leaky gut. We would have to take a test or participate in a study to know for sure by having an LPS level done in a lab. There's a higher chance that you have a leaky gut if you have an inflammatory condition such as: Depression Early onset Parkinson's Alzheimer's Joint issues Skin inflammation Autism What can you do to heal your leaky gut? To help heal your gut, remove any offensive agents that may be harming it such as any overuse of: Antibiotics GMOs Drinking chlorinated water Artificial sugars and sweeteners Acid blocking drugs Proton pump inhibitors Non-steroid and anti-inflammatory drugs Stress To heal our gut, we need to stimulate and increase the diversity of the organisms that live inside of the gut by exercising and eating foods that are rich in pre-biotic fiber that helps nurture our gut bacteria: Mexican yam/ jicamo Onion Garlic Leek Dandelion greens Kimchi Kobucha Yogurt Fermented vegetables   The Truth About Sugar and Gluten   "Inflammation caused by sugar consumption can lead to diabetes and quadruples your chances for Alzheimer's Disease." - Dr. David Perlmutter   For decades, we've been told that gluten and sugar is good for our health and that fat is bad. However, recent research has shown that this is the exact opposite. Healthy fat is good for both the body and brain function, but gluten and sugar (including artificial sugar and sweeteners) can cause our insulin levels to spike which leads to inflammation in the body. In fact, according to Dr. Perlmutter, artificial sweeteners were created to help people control the amount of sugars in their diet, but still be able to taste something sweet. Unfortunately, artificial sugars and sweeteners can dramatically increase a person's risk for obesity and diabetes. Take your health into your own hands by making good choices. Eat healthy and avoid any sugary drinks, high gluten foods, and anything labeled "sugar free" or "contains artificial sugars."   The Best Sources of Healthy Fat There's a lot of taboo hanging around the words, "fat" and "fatty food." However, healthy sources of fat are great for our bodies and important for our brain's health. According to Dr. Perlmutter, the brain is already made up of a lot of saturated fat and even human breast milk is 50% saturated fat. If you want to ensure that you follow a healthy diet, use the Ketogenic and Mediterranean diets as a good model to follow. The best sources of healthy fats include: Extra virgin olive oil (organic) Fatty fish with DHA Nuts Seeds Avocado Grass-fed and free-range meat Olive oil particularly is good source of polyphenols that act as antioxidants and nurture the gut bacteria. This source of healthy fat provides both mono and unsaturated fats for our brain cell building blacks. When you follow a Ketogenic or Mediterranean based diet, but add extra amounts of olive or cocnut oil, your cognitive function can improve dramatically.   A Diet to Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease To better understand your body and gene makeup, there are numerous services available from companies that offer biometrics tests including: Wellness FX 23andMe Promethease The sooner you better understand your genes and if there is a chance for you to have an inflammatory disease, the sooner you can take action to fight against it. Depending on our dietary fat composition, there is a risk of dementia or Alzheimer's Disease, but it can be handled by following a diet that includes food that is high in healthy fats. As mentioned before, we should be eating more nuts, seeds, olive oil, and avocado. Monosaturated fats such as almond oil, almond butter/nut butter, an oleic acid in sunflower oil can help prevent degenerative brain disease. However, we should avoid canola oil, vegetable oil, corn oil and other modified oils in our diets. These are the unhealthy oils that can harm our body and brain function.   Build a Healthy Brain with Aerobics If you want to build a healthy brain, change your diet, but also increase the amount of aerobic exercise. Working out helps to turn on BDNF (Brain-derived neurotrophic factor) which serves as a growth hormone for the brain and helps increase the number of memory cells throughout our lifetime. People who exercise regularly can reduce their chances for Alzheimer's Disease by 50%! One of the best things you can do to help your brain stay healthy is to include aerobic exercise for 20 minutes every day.   6 Key Factors For a Whole Life Plan According to Dr. Perlmutter, there are 6 key factors and goals that take place in creating a whole life plan for a healthy brain and gut: Reducing and controlling inflammation Turning the body into a fat burning machine Balancing levels of bacteria Balancing hormones and increasing leptin sensitivity Taking care of our genes Balancing our life   About Dr. David Perlmutter Dr. Perlmuter is a Neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition who received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He is the author of: The Better Brain Book and the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Grain Brain, and Brain Maker, also a New York Times best seller. He is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders. Over the past 35 years, Dr. Perlmutter has been interviewed on many nationally syndicated radio and television programs including 20/20, Larry King Live, CNN, Fox News, Fox and Friends, The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Like with Kelly and Michael, Montel Across America and The CBS Early Show. The cornerstone of Dr. Perlmutter’s unique approach to neurological disorders is founded in the principles of preventive medicine. He has brought to the public awareness a rich understanding that challenging brain problems including Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, depression, and ADHD may very well be prevented with lifestyle changes including a gluten free, low carbohydrate, higher fat diet coupled with aerobic exercise. Resources From The Show  Dr. David Perlmutter's official website Grain Brain by David Perlmutter, MD Brain Maker by David Perlmutter, MD Order Dr. David Perlmutter's latest book, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan Dr. Perlmutter's YouTube Site Healthy Gut Bacteria – Diversity is the Key by Dr. David Perlmutter An Ideal Breakfast according to Dr. Perlmutter Dr. Oz interview-The 3-Day Plan to Digest Carbs You Want Without Gaining Weight NY Times article: How the Sugar Industry Shifted Blame to Fat Dr. Axe-6 Inulin Fiber Benefits, Uses and Surprising Facts Body Ecology- The 6 Benefits of Monounsaturated Fats (MUFAs) The Fats of Life: Essential Fatty Acids in Health and Disease by Professor Glen D. Lawrence Journal of Medical Association-Mediterranean Diet and Age-Related Cognitive Decline Perfect Supplement's Adaptogen Rhodiola Rosea Different Kinds of Physical Activity Shown to Improve Brain Volume and Cut Alzheimer’s Risk in Half  by  Cyrus A. Raji, MD, PhD Wellness FX 23andMe Promethease The China Study by Thomas Campbell and T. Colin Campbell Changing gut bacteria through diet affects brain function, UCLA study shows The Mind-Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD and Dr. Emeran Mayer Dr. John Cryan on TEDMED What You'll Hear On The Show 1:50  Josh discusses today's show topics and David's biography 3:00  Introduction to David 6:00  What's something fun about Dr. Perlmutter? 6:45  Why did you become a physician neurologist? 12:00  What is your message for Alzheimer's and other brain decline diseases? 14:30  The Grain Brain and Brain Maker books: Learn more about the link between food and the brain. 17:50  Grain Brain Whole Life Plan: What led you to write this book? 20:40  Why is your new book focused on 6 key factors: inflammation, burning fat, bacteria levels, hormones & leptin, genes, and balancing our life 25:00  What are the 3 best sources of fats available? 29:00  Why is inflammation at its highest right now? Can we remove anything from our diets? How can people use your program for wellness? 35:00 What is the Grain Brain Whole Life Plan? How can we make the most out of this plan? 36:50 Perfect Supplement's Adaptogen Rhodiola and the Wellness Bundle Rosea 38:00  The power of exercise for a healthy brain and preventing Alzheimer's disease 41:00  What is APOE and how is it related to Alzheimer's disease? 43:20 Monosaturated fats: What other ways can someone who is prone to Alzheimer's follow a healthy fat diet? 51:25  The link between gut health, food, and depression 56:10  What's the connection between our emotions being created in the gut? Why not the brain? 58:35  How does someone know if they have an issue with a leaky gut? 1:03:30  7 for 7 round with David and Josh 1:06:00  David's message about finding gratitude in life 1:10:00  David's definition of wellness 1:12:10 Takeaways from today's show Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life: Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes So nice! You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! I do the same thing for the people, things, and movements I care about as well. PS: Looks like you and I share the same passion. I'm grateful for you and want to extend you my email address. 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"We have two different options. One option is that we can suppress and cover up our skin's problems with creams, makeup, or topical steroids. However, this is not really addressing the root problem of what is going on with our body. The other option is to really look at what the body is trying to tell us. The body is so wise and it's so important to pay attention to the signals that our skin gives us instead of ignoring them." - Dr. Trevor Cates   The skin is an incredible organ that protects our underlying tissues, organs, and bones. Each day, it keeps us insulated, controls our body temperature, and helps us take in essential Vitamin D from the sun. The skin is also a key indicator that lets us know when our physical and emotional health is unbalanced. If our skin is dry, oil, itchy, or breaks out in acne, it's telling us that there is something else going on with our bodies that needs to be addressed. If our skin is so amazing, shouldn't we do more for it by eating the right foods and give it the care that it needs to stay strong and healthy? This week, licensed Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Trevor Cates aka The Spa Doctor shares her personal experience of dealing with skin problems and how we can heal our skin from within. You will learn how to use natural foods and real life methods so that you can have that healthy glowing skin no matter your age or race.   Discover The Root of Skin Problems   "We're all different because of our genes, but that doesn't mean that we're stuck with our genes. We can change our genetic expression based upon how we live. We can change the foods that we eat, the products that we use, or the toxins in our environment such as mold."   - Dr. Trevor Cates   We have the power to take control and improve our own health and wellness. At a young age, Dr. Trevor Cates suffered from allergies and infections that led to bumps and itchy hives on her skin. Once her parents got in touch with a holistic practitioner, she learned exactly what her skin and body needed to be healthy again.  Soon enough, her skin cleared up and her self-confidence at school blossomed. The root of Dr. Cates skin problems were not only because of her genetics, but also because of the organic milk that she was drinking and the toxic mold in her home. Our skin acts as a magic mirror and can give us so many clues about our health. Take a moment a think to yourself, do you have the following indicators of poor skin health: Is you skin __________? Dry Oily Dull Do you have__________? Acne Eczema Hives Psoriasis Rosacea Whether we're experiencing mild or extreme cases, if these skin problems show up, it's a good indicator that something is out of balance in our bodies.   The Best and Worst Foods for Our Skin There are many foods that can help improve the health of our skin, but there are also many trigger foods that can worsen it. Here, Dr. Trevor Cates has put together a list of The 5 Best and Worst Foods for Skin Inflammation:  5 Best Foods for Skin Inflammation: Berries Sweet Potatoes Ginger Wild Alaskan Salmon Cruciferous Vegetables 5 Worst Foods for Skin Inflammation: Sugar Dairy Barbecued and overcooked meat Refined grains Trans fats and common cooking oils such as vegetable oil Dr. Cates also shared that corn, soy, and nightshade foods (i.e. potatoes, paprika, tomato, and eggplant) also have a negative affect on our bodies. In her upcoming book, Clean Skin From Within, she shares more information on what foods to eat and what to avoid. How do we know what foods are best for us? To learn about your own body and what foods are good for your skin and what will make you break out, Dr. Cates suggests doing a 2 week to 1 month challenge to discover what specific trigger foods affect your health. During the challenge, eliminate any of the top trigger/ worst foods for your skin from your diet. At the end of the challenge, slowly reintroduce each food once at a time and see if you react to the food in a negative manner. Dr. Cates also has a 21 Healthy Habits Challenge. Avoid Harmful Ingredients on Your Skin   "If you can't put it in your month, then you probably shouldn't put it on your skin."                    - Dr. Trevor Cates   On average, we use 9 personal care products each day such as: shampoo, fragrance, shaving cream, lotion, face wash, deodorant, hair gel, makeup etc. More often than not, these products contain ingredients that are harmful toxins or hormone disrupting chemicals. Dr. Trevor Cates shared several specific ingredients that we should stay away from. You may click here to read her entire blog post, Are Your Skincare Products Causing a Hormone Imbalance? Even if products claim to be "natural," it's just a word that is used to hide the fact that the ingredients include synthetic fragrance and other hormone disrupting chemicals such as diethyl phthalate and DMDM hydantoin aka formaldehyde releasers. Fragrance Diethyl phthalate is a plasticizing agent that is used to help hold the scent in fragrance. Even though we all want to smell good, a long-lasting scent is connected to headaches, dizziness, asthma, and allergies. A better alternative is to use essential oils if you want to smell good all day. Do your research and find a company that you know you can trust and one that uses clean extraction processes for their essential oil products. Beauty Products Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen and irritant found in nail products, hair dye, fake eyelash adhesives, and some shampoos. It is banned in the European Union, but unfortunately the FDA still allows it to be used as an ingredient in our products. Sunscreen One common ingredient that also disrupts our hormones is oxybenzone. Stay away from products with this ingredient and replace it with something that includes minerals such as zinc oxide and anti-titanium dioxide. One of Dr. Cates' favorite sunscreens is from DeVita.    The Impact of Our Emotions on Our Skin Genetics, food, and environmental toxins are not the only factors that affect our skin's health. Our emotional wellness plays a big part as well. If we're emotionally unbalanced because of stress and other factors, this can affect our thyroid health and cortisol levels. Excess cortisol levels can help trigger skin inflammation which can create or worsen skin conditions. To learn about your skin's health, Dr. Trevor Cates has a Skin Quiz that you can take. Here are Josh's results: Josh's Skin Quiz Test Results   Take Action to Heal Your Family's Skin   "It's important that instead of using food to help us feel better, we should deal with what's really underlying there. Find out what are the emotional issues that are going on and address those issues. The sooner you can do that with kids, the better you can help them address their health on their own. It's so much better than to say, "Here's a piece of candy. Everything's gong to be okay." - Dr. Trevor Cates on comfort food and children   To help your family live life with healthy skin and bodies, lead by example. Whether they're 7 or 17, kids will pay attention to what their parents are doing and look up to them. Eat healthy meals and encourage them to do the same. Instead of serving the same traditional kid meals i.e. Mac n' Cheese or hot dogs, introduce new foods at an early stage. Take them to different restaurants such as Thai or Indian to help them learn to appreciate and try different foods. The earlier, the better. Pay attention to your children's dietary needs as well. If you know that some foods affect their skin, teach them what foods are not good for them and what substitutes are better for their health. If you know that your child shouldn't eat gluten or dairy, take a moment to teach them the importance of following their diet. Walk them through a self analysis by asking questions: What did you eat? How did you feel after you ate? How do you feel now? What should you eat in the future? About Dr. Trevor Cates Dr. Trevor Cates received her medical degree from the National College of Natural Medicine and was the first woman licensed as a naturopathic doctor in the state of California. She was appointed by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to California's Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine Advisory Council and served on the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians’ board. In addition to her medical degree, Dr. Cates has a master’s degree in spiritual psychology from the University of Santa Monica. Dr. Cates consults patients over the phone and in her office in Park City Utah and is also a feature contributor on FOX13 News.   Resources From The Show   Dr. Trevor Cates' official website The Spa Dr. official website Take Dr. Cates' Skin Quiz to find out how healthy you are! Check out The Spa Dr. Podcast Buy sunscreen products from DeVita From Dr. Cates' blog: Are Your Skincare Products Causing a Hormone Imbalance? From Dr. Cates' blog: 5 Best and Worst Foods for “Skinflammation” From Dr. Cates' blog: Natural Remedies for Summertime First Aid From Weight Loss Resistance to High Performance with Dr. Matt Accurso Dr. John Gray: ADHD, Brain Health, & Sex Addiction Love vs. Fear: Body Intelligence with Katie & Gay Hendricks What You'll Hear On The Show 1:50  Josh discusses today's show topics and Trevor's bio 3:20  Introduction to Trevor 4:30  What's something unique about Dr. Cates? 6:00  Can you tell us about your past and story of healing?. 7:50  Did any foods or creams affect your skin's health when you were younger? 8:40  Mold's affect on our wellness 10:00 Do genetics create skin problems or does it depend what creams we use and what food we eat? 10:50  What can our skin tell us about our body's health? 12:20  Two options to approaching skin problems 13:35-Can emotional health also impact our skin? Similar to food and toxins, can our emotions improve or degrade our skin's health? 15:30  If we argue with our loved ones? Can this stress cause acne or other skin problems? 16:00  Does acne have an age gap? Can you get it at any age or can a hormonal imbalance trigger it? 18:00  What is Sebum? What is the connection between this oil and our skin? 19:20  How do we test what foods make our skin health and what makes our skin break out? 21:00-What are key ingredients in different skin and personal care products that we should avoid? 28:15  Can you suggest any brands that use essential oils or provide natural products that are good for skin? 30:00  Essential Bundle from Perfect Supplements for the Wellness Force Audience 31:20  The problem with FDA ingredient regulations and why we can't have safer standards. 34:20  Sunscreen Recommendations 36:10  What have you done to help your own family have healthy skin? 39:40  What can happen if parents don't set boundaries for their children? 41:45  What help change a person's mindset to eat better to get healthier skin? 44:00  Can an avocado mask help my skin? 46:10  Why did you decide to create your online skincare and supplement brand and program? 47:55  7 for 7 round with Trevor and Josh 50:40  Trevor's personal mantra and strategy for motivation 51:30  Trevor's definition of Wellness 51:40 Takeaways from today's show   Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life: Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes So nice! You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! I do the same thing for the people, things, and movements I care about as well. PS: Looks like you and I share the same passion. I'm grateful for you and want to extend you my email address. Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life!

Tina Muir is a Saucony sponsored professional ELITE runner who recently represented Great Britain in the World Half Marathon Championships. Tina is the Community Manager for RunnersConnect and host of popular running podcast Run to the Top. Tina is originally from St. Albans, UK, now living in Lexington, KY with her husband (and coach) Steve. With PRs of 16:08 (5k), 33:24 (10k), 1:13 (half marathon), 2:41 (marathon), Tina may have elite speed, but she candidly shares what it means to train, live and breathe your dreams (while still maintaining balance!) on her blog tinamuir.com. "Running is a lot like life. The more you persevere through those difficult moments, the better it feels afterwards. I realized early on that if I could persevere better than most people, I would feel so much better knowing that I overcame the mental demons while I was running." - Tina Muir On this podcast, Tina shares her experiences and expertise, what it takes to build a strong body and mind, and most importantly how it feels to use running for life and wellness in an open and honest way. Running For Health, Wellness, and Life Every year hundreds of thousands of new runners lace up their new shoes and hit the pavement striding towards their wellness and health goals.  For Tina, and many of us on the wellness path,  running is more than just breaking a sweat, it's a way of living a wellness based life. Over the past decade and beyond, Tina has worked her way to represent Great Britain as a professional athlete, but her road to the top has not come without busting through many personal and physical thresholds. She believes that whether you're an endomorph, ectomorph, or mesomorph, the right style of running has the potential to change not only your physical health, but to sharpen the edge of your mind. As the community manager of Runners Connect, a pro, and busy wife, she literally runs and walks her talk. From surmounting panic attacks, growing personal power, and upgrading emotional health, Tina believes in following her heart; it's the message she spreads not only on the Run to The Top podcast but on her highly popular running blog called "Fuel Your Future." She reminds us with her life's work how running can be a beautiful mirror for the mental hurdles we all scale. "With running, it's actually us against sabotaging ourselves." - Tina Muir Being Imperfectly Perfect Tina shares openly and honestly in this Wellness Force Radio podcast and on her blog about running outside of the current paradigm where runners are "supposed" to look: "For me, yes I could lose those extra few pounds, but then I risk sending myself down a dark, obsessive path, and it would mean I would not get to enjoy the cake and ice cream that does make me happy, so I would rather stay as I am, but know I am enjoying my food, and staying healthy as a runner.Every single body has something to celebrate. Every single runner has their own unique strengths and weaknesses, and that should be taken into account. Do not spend your life trying to look like someone else, spend your life doing what makes you happy, and the rest will follow." - Tina Muir Resources From The Show Tina's Website "Fuel Your Future" New runner's and checking your stride length Tina's exclusive "Running For Wellness" in depth blog post written for the Wellness Force Radio Audience Run to The Top Podcast Runner's Connect - Resource for global running Tina's blog post: The Privilege of Exhaustion and Chasing Your Dreams Tina's blog post "Do You Look Like A Runner" What You'll Hear On The Show 1:30 Josh discusses today's show topics and Tina's bio 3:20 Introduction to Tina 7:13 Tina's mindset approach to running for wellness for anyone 8:41 The importance of our mental narrative in running and in our wellness 11:02 How to persevere through mental demons in running and life 12:30 Overcoming self sabotage: What goes through the mind of new runner 14:20 Why people use running to let go of old weight and how Tina's sister lost weight through running 16:45 Identifying your body type and if steady state cardio is the right fit for you 18:14 Tina's coaching of why running and strength training must be dine to prevent injuries 20:01 How to train with running for fat loss if you have more than 20 pounds to let go of 21:26 Preventing injuries when starting running no mater your body type 22:45 The reason that 9 times out of 10 new runners have knee problems 23:32 How to cultivate healthy competition with yourself and others 26:45 How to practice self love and self care for the body and mind 29:40 How to persevere through the struggle and why she "reveals too much" 34:20 The gifts of running beyond weight loss, how running can change your life 38:25 Running metaphor for life 39:10 7 for 7 round with Tina and Josh 43:24 Top myth in running: Why running isn't bad for your knees 44:04 Tina's favorite Rocky Balboa quote even though she's from the UK 47:03 The Run to The Top Podcast 49:30 Takeaways from today's show Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life: Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes So nice! You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! I do the same thing for the people, things, and movements I care about as well. PS: Looks like you and I share the same passion. I'm grateful for you and want to extend you my email address. 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"I don't want someone to feel that they need my help. I want them to feel empowered about their body. The most powerful part about the whole journey with anyone that I've ever worked with is the long-term sustainable result. I want you to leave my care and I want you to teach your family and other people how to be healthy." - Dr. Matt Accurso on encouraging his health participants to feel empowered about their own health.   Many sources have claimed that we can only combat weight loss resistance and gain high performance energy if we stick to a strict "one fits all" nutrition and exercise regime. However, living a healthy lifestyle isn't just about checking off a doctor's to do list as we go through life. Health goes beyond the surface with a closer look at our body's cells, hormones, gut, and brain connection.  Lead Training Doctor at Designer Health Centers, Dr. Matt Accurso, shares his experience and tips on how we can become health empowered, lose old weight, and gain the energy we crave to develop into high performers.   Become Health Empowered   "Your body has the power to do what it needs to do. All I simply did was address the deficiencies and toxicities and then we let your body heal." - Dr. Matt Accurso on helping his health participants.   When you visit with your physician, don't see yourself as just a patient. Instead of just a patient, you are a health participant because you are there to take control of your own health. A physician can help you with a medical problem that needs to be addressed with a short term solution. However, that one visit is not going to fix all of your health needs. Instead of relying on a physician, specialist, or therapist to fix all of your health problems, take control into your own hands. You are empowered to live a long, healthy journey by making good decisions that will impact your health.     Defeat Weight Loss Resistance   Weight loss resistance happens when the brain is trying to communicate to the body yet cell receptors are blunted so they can't hear what's happening from the brain. By simply adding more good fats in your diet, you actually start to replenish those cells in the thyroid and gut."- Dr. Matt Accurso   Rather than looking at your body as a whole, look at it in parts and pieces like a puzzle. View the body from the outlook of its cells, organs, hormones, micronutrients, and gut health. Everything in the body plays an important part and anything could be preventing you from losing old weight. Many popular diets will help people lose sugar weight, but they're not sustainable for long-term weight (Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, and traditional diets). A long-term diet has to promote proper hormonal function health as well in the brain and body. Two hormones in the body that are key to losing weight are leptin and ghrelin.   Regulate Hormones for Healthy Weight Loss Ghrelin hormones increase hunger in the body and leptin manages energy, weight loss, and reducing appetite. Unlike other diets that focus on low-carb diets and staying away from fats, the Ketogenic Diet focuses on eating healthy fats. Once you've reached the ketosis stage, your body is better at regulating the ghrelin and leptin hormones to help increase weight loss. Not only will Ketosis help increase the body's weight loss, but it will also replenish the body's cells. Once thyroid and gut cells are replenished, they can better community with the brain.   Regain Your Energy Depending on what you eat on a day-to-day basis and your sleep cycle, you may find yourself with either little energy or a sufficient amount to get you through the day. If you find yourself exhausted or getting very little sleep, pay attention to you diet.  If a person does not have enough healthy fats in their diet is consuming too many toxins, they need they pay closer attention to their diet. Without healthy fats and nutrition, a person may have a macronutrient deficiency that is creating interruptions during the REM sleep cycle. If you wake up feeling energized, but then crash after lunch, you might not be getting the nutrients you need to help you rest and regain your energy.  Sleep and diet are key to feeling energized from morning to night. One method is to get into a state of Ketosis so that your body is burning fat on a regular basis. Otherwise, you can make simpler changes to your diet including: Not snacking between meals. Eating a low-carb diet and healthy fats i.e. nuts and seeds. Starting to take vitamins and supplements without USPS vitamins. Following a healthy diet that can increase your energy for higher performance means eating more: Fresh water fish with fatty Omega 3 Free range white meat Grass fed red meat Specific foods with Omega 3 have so many benefits i.e.: Triggering healthy hormones Increasing cell-to-cell communication Improving your brain's and body's health   Beat Fatigue with Neurological Overload Sets One way to beat fatigue is to do Neurological Overload Sets (created by Ben Pakulski). NOS is a functional fitness type approach exercise to help you fatigue your nervous system while fatiguing the muscle by doing 60-80% of your max power and then holding position at the end of each set for about 20 seconds. By overloading the nervous system, you can optimize your energy levels and reconnect the brain synopsis. Other exercises such as Pilates, Tabata, and anything else that includes an isometric hold and nervous system training is great to enhance the brain's memory and function.   Enjoy the Seasons of Life   "Don't beat yourself up if you're going through a season."   As we go through life, we strive to do it all and as hard as we might try, it's impossible to do everything at once. We all go through different seasons or stages of life that come and go as soon as we begin to experience them. Maybe you've already experienced the seasons of beginning college, a career, or your own family? Each season is different and has it's ups and downs that can create stress within the body and mind. To gain more energy and peace of mind, focus on enjoying and respecting that season. Take your time and be easy on yourself. You might have to adjust your schedule and habits according to that season, but that doesn't mean you can stop focusing on your health or what is important to you. Know your triggers and what's going to crush your energy.   Turn to Positive Thinking Because our body is one big puzzle piece, not only are our organs, cells, and brain connected, but our hormones and genetics as well. In fact, our genetics and thoughts give us this amazing power to structure our environment when we turn on the right genes and think positively. But what happens if negative thoughts creep up and block us from achieving high performance? Dr. Matt Accurso has this great system to help him create positive thoughts. If he feels a negative thought comes into his head when he wakes up first thing in the morning, he doesn't get up until he's replaced it with a positive thought in his mind. What does he think about? He turns to thoughts of gratefulness while maintaining a breathing pattern until he feels enough joy and happiness that those negative thoughts have disappeared. If you're experiencing negative thoughts, I encourage you to try this method. I know I will!   Resources From The Show Dr. Matt Accurso Designer Health Centers Sleep Cycle REM app Genomic Guru Bulletproof | Powerful Mind and Body Napoleon Hill Neurological Overload Sets by Ben Pakulski  Molecules Of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine by Dr. Candace B. Pert The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter, & Miracles by Dr. Bruce H. Lipton   About Dr. Matt Accurso Dr. Accurso is a leading authority in Human Potential Healthcare and has been featured in INC magazine among other reputable media outlets. He’s a world leading expert in helping executives and entrepreneurs access peak performance through cutting-edge research supported strategies such as lifestyle genetics, cellular detoxification and advanced customized nutritional solutions to create long-term sustainable transformations in the high performers he helps. These clinically proven strategies have yielded very high success rates among his clientele leading to a 3x increase in energy, a doubling of productivity, a 4x increase in wellbeing scores and an average of an 85% reversal of today's disease promoting factors. In addition to transforming the lives of executives and entrepreneurs, he speaks in Asia, Canada and across America on advanced performance strategies in which he also lectures to doctors around the world on how to implement these cutting edge solutions.   What You'll Hear On The Show 3:45  About Dr. Matt Accurso: What's something fun about you? 4:45  Tell us about your uncle; how did he inspire you? 6:50  Did you have any other experiences or feelings that pulled you towards your calling? 9:10  How did your father's death affect you personally and mold you as a physician? 13:15  How did you become a Bulletproof Executive Recommended Doctor? How can others become certified? 16:20 What are health participants? How do they differ from patients? 18:55  How would you define weight loss resistance and how do you help clients who experience it? 20:30  How does Ketosis and the Ghrelin & Leptin hormones increase healthy weight loss? 23:15  What blocks the brain? Can you test it with biomarkers or something else? 25:50  What if a person is not seeing results in their health especially their mental and sleep health? How do you begin to help them? 29:00  Wellness Force Discount  for Grass Fed Collagen from Perfect Supplements 30:00 Nutrition Rules of Thumb 32:00  When someone wants more energy, is that separate from weight loss? 35:00  How do you balance your practice with your family life and still have so much energy? 40:40  Epigenetics-How can we structure our environment so that we can turn on the right genes? 46:20 7 for 7 round: Josh asks Matt 7 fast questions   Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook  You May Also Like These Episodes   Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life:   Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes So nice! You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! I do the same thing for the people, things, and movements I care about as well. PS: Looks like you and I share the same passion. I'm grateful for you and want to extend you my email address. 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"What's amazing is that knowing your health data can only help you. There's never been anyone that hasn't benefited or been harmed by knowing more about their cholesterol, thyroid function, inflammation, or Vitamin D levels. You can only benefit from a blood test."- Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi   How much can your blood panels reveal about your health? This week, author, physician, and Medical Director at WellnessFX, Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi, talks about the importance of blood tests and explains how a personalized analysis can make your physical and emotional health bulletproof. Make Your Health Bulletproof We all know that knowledge is power. Therefore, to fully understand where our health stands and to become bulletproof, we need to look at the entire picture. Maybe you don't feel good and don't know why? Thanks to blood tests, we can learn more than we ever could before about our personal health. With this knowledge, we're given the opportunity to make necessary life changes to feel better each day and prevent disease in the future.  A blood test can tell you so much about your biomarker levels and organ functions. Take advantage of this valuable information and make good, healthy changes in your life.    Take Advantage of Blood Tests As we evolve as a society, we're becoming more aware of the importance of our health. With all of the benefits that blood tests give us, we can lead healthier lives. Taking a blood test may sound scary if you think about needles and having your blood drawn. However, the process is simple and can help you learn so much about your body and mental health. Even if you're a very healthy person, a blood test can show some surprising information about yourself and alert you about any health concerns.   How Often Should You Take a Blood Test? How often you should have a blood test done depends on your health concern or motive. If you want to take charge and find the perfect wellness combination for you, Dr. Khaleghi recommends having a blood test done every 6 months to 1 year until you reach your health goal. Overall, with the help of a blood test, you can make better decisions concerning your nutrition, fitness, sleep, and mental health.    Understand Your Unique Health   "One of the best features of a service like WellnessFX is the opportunity to really get your individualized feedback and adjust accordingly. The health adjustments that were right for me may not be right for everyone else. We all vary genetically."- Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi   An ordinary blood test can provide us with general information that is difficult to understand. Fortunately, one of the best things about a personalized blood test is that a personalized consultation is provided to explain the results and recommend what steps to take next on your wellness journey. Each and every single one of us is genetically different. Thus, our bodies need different amounts and forms of nutrition, exercise, and health care.  A personalized blood test will give you insight into several health factors, including: Blood health Cholesterol Cardiovascular health Cortisol Thyroid function Inflammation Vitamin D Blood sugar Insulin Organ health (livers, kidney) Whether you want just an overall view of your health or focus on something specific such as athletic performance, blood analysis organizations like WellnessFX offer different types of blood tests.    Improve Your Mental Health   "It's very interesting that emotional health seems to be both an effect and a cause of our health markers. By making yourself healthier, you improve your mental health. By improving your mental health, you make yourself healthier."- Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi   From nutrition to exercise, knowing more about your health means that you can make better choices for yourself each day. As Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi explains during the podcast, living a healthy lifestyle becomes a positive feedback loop for both your body and mind. By focusing on improve health basics such as eating better, exercising more, sleeping soundlessly, and taking more Vitamin D, you're improving your overall health and wellness. When your physical health improves, so does your emotional health.    Resources From The Show WellnessFX The Everything Guide to Preventing Heart Disease Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi The Everything Low Cholesterol Book Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi Healthiest You Ever by Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi and Meera Leester The Complete Idiots Guide to Boosting Your Immunity by Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi and Colleen Totz Diamond The WellnessFX Blog Burned Out and Gaining Weight: One Entrepreneur’s Quest to Take Back His Health by Josh Trent on the WellnessFX Blog Wellness Force Episode 11- Beyond Meditation: How to Get a Better Brain With Ariel Garten Muse: The brain sensing headband  WellnessFX YouTube Channel           About Dr. Murdoc Dr. Murdoc, an active clinician and writer, has published several preventative health and wellness books and been featured on all the major networks, CNN, and numerous radio shows, with a focus on making complex health topics understandable and engaging. Murdoc has performed cardiovascular and health-care cost-effectiveness research via fellowships from the American Heart Association, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and National Institute of Health. Also earning degrees in engineering and business from UCSD, UC Berkeley, and Columbia, Murdoc has been a leader and consultant in several health services and technology companies.   What You'll Hear On The Show 3:45  About Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi 4:20  What's something fun about you that people don't know? 6:00  What is WellnessFX? 8:40  What do you think is holding doctors back from using these services like WellnessFX? 11:00  How do we take more control with the blood test? What is a blood test and how can we use it to help our health? 12:30  Who are the users of WellnessFX? 15:00  The three different blood test packages rom WellnessFX 16:30  What does cortisol do for our body and health? What's good about it and what are risk factors? How can we measure it? 24:50  What Dr. Khaleghi learned from his own blood test. 26:40  What was the biggest impact on your life from the blood test and understanding your bio-markers? 29:15  What's your favorite unsaturated fat foods to eat? 31:00  What Josh learned and how the blood tests benefited his health. 34:00  How does WellnessFX address metabolism for different individuals? 36:00  How do we know when we've revived too much sun? What's the toxicity level? 39:30  How often does it took for the blood cells to turnover? How often should we be checking our blood channels? 40:50  How do emotions play a part in taking a blood test? 42:50  Have any patients experienced an emotional health changed from doing a quantification of the biomarkers? 44:30  How does WellnessFX help people to take more personal responsibility? 46:20 7 for 7 round: Josh asks Murdoc 7 fast questions Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook  You May Also Like These Episodes   Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life:     Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes So nice! You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! I do the same thing for the people, things, and movements I care about as well. PS: Looks like you and I share the same passion. I'm grateful for you and want to extend you my email address. 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"Money is just an exchange of energy. The challenge with money is when we do not have a healthy relationship with money and that's where we usually deflect it."- Ryan Yokome   What do you think about when you hear the word, "money?"  What do you feel when you receive your monthly paycheck? Do you have happy thoughts and feeling of relief and relaxation? Or do you have negative thoughts and feel anxious with worry? Today, CEO of Money & Miracles Breakthrough Coaching and the Co-Founder of the Soulful Money Masterclass, Ryan Yokome, shares how we can tap into our own lives to discover and  embrace the currency of wellness.    Change Your Mindset on Money   "When you know who you are and you know yourself and you're comfortable with that, you can go anywhere and do anything because you don't have to be someone that you're not. You can show up as you and it's so liberating and freeing."- Ryan Yokome   Each of us has a personal story with money and it begins with our background and our parents' relationship with money. Whether or not their relationship with money was good, if they said something about money or had a certain attitude and behavior towards it, we picked up on that when we were younger. Fortunately, their experience with money does not have to be the same as our story and relationship with money. To help us change our own money story, Ryan explained the concept of Be-Do-Have and its reversal pattern, Have-Do-Be. A majority of us believe that there is a lack of money. However, it is an abundant source of energy that is always available to us. All we have to do is change our thinking and approach to money and do reverse thinking with Have-Do-Be. First believe that you already have the money that you need. Next, do something differently that will allow you to receive that money and finally become that person who has the money.  Focus on the Essence of Money   "How you tap into a different space of magnetizing money in your life is how you focus on the essence. You focus on the feeling that money will give you if you had those things now. What's the essence? Would you feel more joy, happiness, relaxed? Cause you're not actually after money, but a feeling. "-Ryan Yokome   The key to help you change your mindset on money is to focus on the essence of money and what it means to you.  How do you feel if you imagine that you already have all the money or monthly paycheck that you need to get to where you want to be? Is it happiness? Relaxation? Success? You don't want money, but a feeling. The feeling that money gives you. As soon as you focus on that feeling, you will change what you do because your actions will be different and you'll become a different person during that process. You want to put all these feelings about money on the table and process the feeling to help make the unconscious conscious. What's your story with money? Is it your story or your family's story?   Tap Into The 5 Positive Money Beliefs   "The currency of wellness is connection."- John W. Travis, MD, MPH   To experience the positive mindset change of currency, Ryan explained the 5 Positive Money Beliefs: 1) Meaning Money is neutral and we are the ones who give it energy and meaning. You can actually experience how your life is changing depending on how you approach money. Money gives meaning when you notice external changes such as where you live, what possessions you have, what food you eat each day etc. People will also give you clues that money is changing your life because they will notice it too. They will notice that there is something different about you. Lastly, because we can change the energy and meaning that money gives us, you decide what your money story is and will be. Life is not based on luck or genes, but the choices that we make and that creates our money story.   2) Relationships Treat money as if it were a person. Now, how would you treat money if you were dating it? How do you treat it when you log into your online bank account or when you get paid? Does it give you happiness or cause you stress?   3) Purpose What is the purpose of money for you? Why do you want to make more money and what do you want to do with it? If you're not giving money a purpose or being intentional with it, then you're not connecting with it. Ryan gave a great example that you connect with your money when you pay your bills because that money helps pay the salaries of the employees of the other business. When you give your money a purpose, you tap into the essence of it and how it makes you feel.   4) Giving Ryan believes that if you give to another person, that you're actually giving back to yourself as well. So if you shift into a different state of love and abundance, you pass that feeling on to other people. Giving the genuine feelings of love and abundance to others is just what many of us need to feel that excitement and purpose for life that we crave. Give compliments, a smile, or a "Have a nice day!" with real feeling the next time you're at the check out counter.   5) Receiving For many of us, it is so much easier to give than to receive because we haven't learned how to receive love. Past relationships and experiences have caused us to feel like we didn't receive the love that we wanted or needed. Because of this, it can be hard to receive love from others or we don't know why other people are tryitng to give us love. Especially in a world of technology, we are starving for true connection with other people, but we don't know how to accept it when it's given to us. When we receive money from work or as a gift from another person, we can practice receiving love and abudance from another source. This source that will help us buy food, pay for a home, and use to help us get to where we want to be in life.   Resources From The Show   Book 1 of 5 spots for Ryan's 20 minute coaching call (Limted Space) Join the Wellness Force Community on Facebook Ryan Yokome's home website Ryan's Facebook page Ryan Yokome's YouTube channel  Ryan's Twitter page About John W. Travis, MD, MPH   About Ryan Ryan Yokome is an internationally recognized expert in the field of personal transformation. He is the CEO of Money & Miracles Breakthrough Coaching and the co-founder of the 12-Week Soulful Money Masterclass. Ryan’s innovative and unique coaching training programs guide people to achieve their goals and dreams by overcoming their limitations, fears, and money blocks. Ryan uses a process to help others overcome their insecurities and procrastination to unlock the unlimited courage that resides deep within. Ryan has helped over 100 people reach five- to six-figure incomes working from home through his mentorship. He provides an inner map for incredible transformation to unlock people’s purpose, meaning, and passion in their lives.   Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life: Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes So nice! You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! I do the same thing for the people, things, and movements I care about as well. PS: Looks like you and I share the same passion. I'm grateful for you and want to extend you my email address. 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"You don't find your purpose. You fight for it. When you clear your space and put yourself in a place where you can just really start listening more, it will appear. It's that thing that's always been there that you love, and that you think isn't possible." - Drew Canole    Drew Canole radically transformed his life in an effort to prove to himself and to others that regardless of where you’re at, transformation is possible.   On This Episode You'll Discover How to gain clarity on your purpose in wellness, life, and relationships Why purpose is not a linear process of discovery How a green superfood juice can literally change the course of your life What is a WHYdentity process How forgiveness can radically shift your success What role does the feminine and masculine balance play in relationships and in finding our deepest purpose How we can cultivate wellness in relationship when our partner has different health habits than we do How to get out of your head and into your body and heart The three things we need to take massive action towards our dreams   Self Love, Juicing, & Transformation From Drews MindBodyGreen post: "I've come to realize that one of the biggest obstacles preventing people from achieving a transformation is their failure to answer one simple question: "Why?" "Why do I want it?" Too many people float through life with no rhyme or reason as to what they hope a transformation will do for them. They might know "what" they want, but they often don't know why they want it. It's painful for many people, but I'm here to tell you, it doesn't have to be. Here's the deal. The leading motivation that will fuel your transformation is your answer to one simple question. "Why do I want it?" It's crucial that you know the answer. Treat it like it's your best friend. Keep feeding it. This is the most important thing, because when you don’t feel like eating healthy or working out, your answer will remind you why you started in the first place. Often, it's all the motivation you need to complete your transformation."   Resources From The Show   Click Here To Get Your Organifi Discount 20% off for Wellness Force Radio Use code: "WellnessForce"  Drew's first ever green juice video circa 2010 Josh tasting Organifi for the very first time on facebook (4:23) Drew's Video: 3 Steps to Find My True Calling Finding Joe Film (a must see) Joseph Campbell: The Hero's Journey Organifi Clinical Trials to help support healing depression Drew's WHYdentity Process Organifi on facebook FitLife.TV Youtube Channel Drew's Article on MindBodyGreen Join the Wellness Force Community on facebook Josh's WHYdentity   Drew's Story   "My parents taught us that money didn't make the person and that a true persons value came from their heart and what they did for others.” - Drew Canole   Fueled by small-town values and a big vision for a better planet, Drew Canole begins each day with one simple goal in mind – to positively impact the lives of others. Through his work as a Personal Coach and endeavors such as EnrichYourExistence.com and FitLife.tv, Drew aims to inspire and motivate others to search deep within themselves to create an abundant, healthy and fulfilling life. "Improve one life; improve the world." Drew was born and raised in the small, rural community of Lake City in Northern Michigan. After attending Central Michigan University, he launched a successful career in finance before recognizing that his greatest talent was helping others discover their untapped potential. He currently resides in San Diego, where his work as an author, fitness specialist and transformation expert has made him one of the most reputable Personal Coaches in Southern California. Drew is committed to the conviction that people are at their best when challenged. He pushes others to bust through personal barriers and reach new heights in physical, mental and spiritual well-being.    Coming To Life   "I'm just focused on what brings me to life. And me coming to life, when people see that, that's magic. Not only are they inspired in that moment and want to drink green juice, but they also start to see what's possible with who they are in themselves." - Drew Canole    "I am Drew Canole. I could delve into a list of my accomplishments and accolades, highlighting my tenure as a successful entrepreneur and Internet marketer, but I’ll spare you. Time is precious. Instead, I shall use this time to hopefully touch your soul and shift it for eternity. You see, most people live their whole lives doing something that they are not really “here to do.” For anybody who feels pulled, who feels the whole world is smiling at them, I offer guidance. For those who have found their flow or are working on their muse, I offer this – do it. Drew Canole is merely a name that has been given to me. Today is a day like any other day in my life. My purpose is far greater than any 10 letters, and my days are devoted to helping people discover a life they never realized existed. My dream and my hope is much bigger than the physical man that I am. If you feel like you are here for a purpose, contact me. If you need help discovering what that purpose is, I am interested in hearing about the "real" you. After all, the world needs more people like us. I am Drew Canole. Who are you?"   Facebook Questions From Today's Show From Shannon: "Two of the biggest transformations in my life thus far required a stripping away of relationships that were holding me back or keeping me small, but I imagine that the opposite can be true - that deep, spiritual connection in relationship can spark a transformation as well. I'd love to hear Drew's viewpoint on the power of relationship in catalyzing personal transformation. I'd also love to know how he strikes a balance when it comes to transformation - that desire to go deep within, which perhaps could be construed by others as being "selfish" or too focused on the self, versus being in relationship, which can sometimes feel like a distraction from the transformation itself. Is there a middle ground, and if so, what are his viewpoints in finding that center?" From Shanna: "I’d love to know how Drew achieves BALANCE in his life. With all I have going on, I sometimes feel like I put all my eggs in one basket and then another area of my life suffers."   More About Drew Drew Canole is a Nutrition Specialist, Transformation Specialist, and national spokesperson for the benefits of juicing vegetables for health and vitality. He is the founder of Fitlife.TV where he shares "Educational, Inspirational and Entertaining" videos and articles about health, fitness, healing and longevity. His transformation clients include celebrities, entrepreneurs, CEO's, authors and personal development gurus. The success of his first book on Juicing Recipes vaulted him to national attention as a first time author and has garned media and television attention in the form of book deals, TV talk show hosting and national endorsements from some of the leading national companies focused on health, wellness and athletics.   Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook  You May Also Like These Episodes   Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life:   Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes So nice! You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! I do the same thing for the people, things, and movements I care about as well. PS: Looks like you and I share the same passion. I'm grateful for you and want to extend you my email address. 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Darryl Edwards is a Movement Coach, Natural Lifestyle Educator and creator of the Primal Play Method;™ developed to inspire others to make activity fun while getting healthier, fitter and stronger in the process.   "Primal Play is about making fitness fun and ensuring that the individual can experience the joy of movement again. Many of us have fallen out of love with movement, and we focus on fitness or exercise which then becomes pain and punishment as the way to get fit. What we should be thinking about is what we can enjoy that will get us there, rather than what we must endure to get fit." - Darryl Edwards   Finding The Joy of Movement Darryl's journey of paleo and natural movement began over ten years ago when he had iron-deficiency anemia, hypertension, and 26 percent body fat. He felt weak, lethargic, and suffered from insomnia along with debilitating lower back and knee pain. It didn’t take long after focusing on the Paleo approach to reap the benefits, and his improved health continues to this day. To eventually lead thousands of people by teaching the joy of movement across the world, Darryl first had to feel the pain of physical discontent early in life. Sitting for hours on end in his banking career, he began to train as most of us start training: in the gym and bored out of his mind. He intuitively felt from deep in his core that there must be a better way to live life well and attain the health and wellness he knew he deserved. This is a sad reality that many gym goers, marathoners, and weekend warriors discover once their "no pain no gain" mentality simply can't support the lifestyle any longer. Listen as Darryl unpacks how anyone and everyone can learn to experience the joy of movement wherever they are and whatever health goals they might have.   Movement Breakthroughs What  sparked radical change in Darryl's life was essentially finding the joy of play;  a reconnection to his childhood and the memories that brought happiness. This discovery would come to be the catalyst for greater health in his own adult life. In the video below from the ancestral health symposium in 2016,  Darrell discusses  his primal play method,  what it means to have physical health,  how to transform the current paradigm of exercise and fitness,  and gives an incredible lecture on physical activity for the new era.   What You'll Learn From This Episode Why your body is in pain and what to do about it How to make your workouts fun again no matter who you are How to turn your workouts into play The benefits of training in primal movement patterns The differences between "paleo" fitness and regular fitness and exercise Action steps to begin the integration of movement as play Darryl's story about how he transitioned from working out in gyms to 100% functional movement Resources Mentioned In The Show   Darryl's Website - Primal Play 7 Day Introduction To Paleo Fitness by Darryl Edwards  Transform Your Workouts Into Play - Wellness Force Radio EP 014 Paleo from A to Z: A reference guide to better health through nutrition and lifestyle Fitness Explorer on facebook Fitness Explorer on Twitter   More About Darryl Edwards Darryl is a Movement Coach, Natural Lifestyle Educator and creator of the Primal Play Method;™ developed to inspire others to make activity fun while getting healthier, fitter and stronger in the process. He is also the owner of Fitness Explorer Training and author of several books including Paleo Fitness and Paleo from A to Z.  His work has been published in titles such as Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Elle Magazine, Men’s Fitness and featured on the BBC documentary Eat to Live Forever. After almost two decades working as a technologist in investment banking, Darryl transformed his health after adopting an ancestral model to well-being. Darryl now advises people on maintaining a healthy lifestyle – amidst the epidemic of obesity and other chronic lifestyle diseases. He has also been published in titles such as Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Men's Fitness and featured on the BBC.   Darryl Edwards at PaleoFX 2016 Darryl's Presentation: Get fitter, stronger and healthier using the power of Primal play. Regardless of your relationship with activity; whether you have a love affair with fitness and relish a new challenge or hate exercise but want to get passionate about movement again – you will gain practical movement skills that will assist you in performing everyday, recreational and extraordinary physical tasks more effectively. You will also have a lot of fun doing it.   Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook  You May Also Like These Episodes   Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life:   Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes So nice! You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! I do the same thing for the people, things, and movements I care about as well. PS: Looks like you and I share the same passion. I'm grateful for you and want to extend you my email address. Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life!  

"In my life I've done a lot of physical things like marathons, challenge races and weight training, but vipassana was one of the hardest things I've ever done because it was so dependent purely on the mind. When we work out and go through physical pain, you can push through it because there's a stimulus there. When you sit in silence, the hardest part about it is that's there is nothing else to do besides face your thoughts, face your feelings, and face what's going on inside." - Josh Trent   Vipassana Meditation - 10 Days In The Desert of Your Soul Today's show welcomes fitness and wellness celebrity Scott Colby as our guest host interviewing Wellness Force Founder, Josh Trent, on his 10 day Vipassana meditation experience in Joshua Tree, CA at the Dhamma Southern California Vipassana Center . This episode is for you if you've never meditated in your life and it has always been something you've wanted to try, or even if you're a seasoned meditator looking for that next step on how to grow your life's practice. We're also going to discuss Scott Colby's partnership with Pencils of Promise and his incredible service to Guatemalan children schools through the "say it with gratitude stationary sets" fund raiser towards the end of the episode which Wellness Force is honored to support.   Why do hundreds of thousands of people globally complete an annual vipassana? Most students embark on a vipassana with the intention to achieve greater inner peace and harmony through the mental training of "thought purification" which allows one to face life's tensions and problems in a calm, balanced way. Vipassana meditation, essentially, is a practice of what founder Mr. S.N. Goenka calls "The Art of Living" that one can use to get out of their own way to begin making greater positive contributions in society. This may sound empowering and healing, which many studies report to be true, but be warned: this practice is not for everyone, rather it is only for the one who feels called to it at the right time in their life. As Yogi & Best-selling Author Karan Bajaj says: "Just sitting with your spine erect for eleven hours a day can be a challenge, now add complete silence and two sparse meals a day to it, and you’re guaranteed some level of physical and emotional agony."   Why You Get To Do A Vipassana Meditation is a essentially a practice that teaches focusing attention inwards. This could be done with a mantra, breathing techniques, or by using visualizations. There are numerous ways to practice meditation, and all of them center around becoming more self aware. The main difference of vipassana however is found in its technique of "body scanning" that students learn through a process of relaxation without the normal stimuli of instant gratification it has become so accustomed to and even in some cases, addicted to. In an era filled with the weapons of mass distraction, vipassana arms students with the tools they can use to rise above mindless actions in our modern world. Because of the long durations of sittings in the training, vipassana allows the student to discover powerful insights about the subconscious roots of their unresolved anger, discontent, and other emotional issues. Once these issues can be seen, felt, and worked through in silence, a new mental narrative can be spoken which helps to lower overall stress and anger while boosting future emotional balance and mental health. Vipassana training is also helpful in maintaining emotional balance, treating neurosis, and other unhealthy emotional conditions. The foundation of the vipassana practice is sīla — moral conduct. Sīla provides a basis for the development of samādhi — concentration of mind; and purification of the mind is achieved through paññā — the wisdom of insight.   Benefits of vipassana include: Lowered blood pressure Reduced cortisol levels Corrected circadian rhythm Increased body awareness leading to lifestyle change Increased mental faculties for memory, cognition, and decision making Insights on how to let go of existential stressors The formations of new healthy habits Increased patience and persistence in the tasks of everyday life   "I became interested in this vipassana journey about 4 months ago after interviewing Karan Bajaj on the podcast and felt the pull to go to the desert for the 10 days of silent meditation. When I arrived and sat for the first night, I quickly felt just how intense and demanding these 10 days would be." - Josh Trent   The Benefits of Delayed Gratification In our current society, where smart phones and calendars rule, if we're not paying attention, it is far too easy to become a slave to the mind. By intentionally practicing the art of delayed gratification with Vipassana, students begin noticing the difference in thought processes where they can consciously control the directions of which the Amygdala sends its impulses. Beyond just the physical challenges of sitting in silence for 100+ hours in 10 days on the body, the long stillness and silence also supports the growth of new synapses where increased mental toughness, patience, and delayed gratification can further develop.   Benefits of practicing delayed gratification include: Increased happiness Improvements in practicing gratitude Greater financial habits and health Improved physical health Higher levels of appreciation   “One can have no smaller or greater mastery than mastery of oneself.” — Leonardo da Vinci   A Spartan Race For The Mind For the 10 days of the course, all students agree to maintain "noble silence" which includes refraining from talking, exercising, looking at other students, and communicating by hand gestures with other students. With the removal of all stimuli, the metaphor of vipassana is like "a spartan race for the mind."   As Josh Trent says: "By day 7 - I had had enough.  7 grueling days of going through what felt like excruciating pain with a numbness in my butt and a stabbing in my hips I'd never experienced before. The 4am wake up gong at my window. Two hours of meditation before a breakfast of oatmeal. The strict daily routine in the confined environments. No writing, reading, or exercise. There were around 100+ of us sitting in a dimly lit meditation hall sun up to sun down. The distractions of modern life—phones, work, movies, music, — all gone. All that is left do do is sit for 7-10 hours a day in total silence and breathe. I glanced around and could see I wasn't the only one struggling. I had a few really bad days on 3 and 5, and on day 7 my only solace was living hour by hour. Among the pain, there were moments, sometimes even a 30 minute blocks where I felt waves of compassion and love so profoundly, that I almost didn't know how to deal with them. But I did. And when I emerged on the other side after the 10 days, I left the center with a clean mind, immense gratitude for life, and love and compassion for family, friends, an colleagues like never before." - Josh Trent     Links From Today's Show Southern California Vipassana Center Vipassana Meditation - Dhamma.org Scott Colby's "Say It With Gratitude Stationary Sets" Scott Colby's Ultimate Gratitude Summit Dr. John Gray's Interview With Josh Dr. John Gray's Work With Meditation Karan Bajaj's Interview With Josh Trent Karan Bajaj's Vipassana Blog Sarah Maxwell - San Diego Mindfulness Meditation Teacher   Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life: Download Your Free Wellness Technology Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes So nice! You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! I do the same thing for the people, things, and movements I care about as well. PS: Looks like you and I share the same passion. I'm grateful for you and want to extend you my email address. Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life!

"The point of identifying emotion and navigating emotion is not to hold on to it, but to be able to recognize it and to understand that it's trying to tell us something." - Jeff Agostinelli   It's easy to get ahead of ourselves and allow our emotions to control our lives, but that's not the purpose of our emotions. Our emotions are the tools we need to help us break through from chronic thinking.  This week, Life Coach, Business Coach, and Podcast Host of The Next Level, Jeff Agostinelli, shares how we can take advantage of our emotions to truly listen to ourselves in order to think clearly, rediscover joy, and be free from pain.   Break the Cycle of Chronic Thinking   "A lot of people will try to reach out and they're stuck in a pattern of thought. We have an emotion and then there's a thought, there's an action, there's a behavior, there's a habit and they're all connected. Who's to say that we can't just move one of those things around and everything else will change?"- Jeff Agostinelli   When we're feeding into our emotions, we can find ourselves stuck in connecting thoughts, habits, and behaviors. But what if we try to change something? What then happens to our emotions? If we try to change something in the way we think or act, it can create a new path for us to follow. We may be afraid of change and think that we can't change our lives. But we can change when we or another person takes a close look at what's going on in our lives. To help us get started on breaking free from the cycle of chronic thinking, we must start by asking ourselves honest questions such as: Do I really love my environment? Do I really love want I'm doing? Do I really love this relationship? When we break free from chronic thinking, we get in touch with our emotions and move forward.    Tap Into Your Emotions   "The gift inside of pain is the true expression of what the pain is meant to wake us up to. So if we're experiencing pain in a certain moment of our life, it's a momentary thing to let us know, "Okay, look, this thing has got to change." - Jeff Agostinelli   It can be painful and strange to tap into our emotions, but it's the number one thing that we can manipulate and utilize to help us move forward. If we're experiencing pain from outliers such as our environment or other people, we can manipulate what we feel. We just need to take a close look at the situation to recognize ourselves and what we're feeling. The point of identifying  and navigating emotion is not to hold on to it, but to be able to recognize it and to understand that it's trying to tell us something. To tap into your emotions. Ask yourself the right questions to help you reach an understanding with yourself. Don't ask questions such as: Why can't I find a boyfriend/girlfriend? What's going on? Why do they have to be so hard work with? Ask yourself: Why am I creating these habits? Why do I feel this way? Why did I act like that?   Find Clarity In Your Thoughts We're constantly evolving so in order to understand our emotions and feelings of pain, we need to re-assess ourselves regularly. When we're starting to feel pain again, we need to look at our top priorities and discover what's missing. We need to take some time give ourselves some self-care and self-love. Part of this process is to find clarity in our thoughts. Here are three ways that Jeff suggests we find clarity in ourselves: 1. Meditation Meditation allows us to give our bodies the space that it needs. It really helps us tap into our emotions and break free from chronic thinking. 2. Writing Writing allows use to get all of those thoughts to get out of our minds and onto the physical piece of paper. This is a much stronger therapeutic practice than just talking about we're thinking because we're putting it into a deeper physical practice. 3. Movement Movement can be whatever we want it to be-running, dancing, swimming, jumping etc. Movement is the practice that allows our bodies to do what they're meant to do: move. We're not created for sitting or standing all day. Movement gives your body and mind what it needs to help it calm down.   About Jeff Agostinelli With a background in studying pre-med biology and working as a private chef, Jeff wanted to take his knowledge about food, healing, natural health, and a healthy lifestyle to help others. Eventually, Jeff's journey led him to become a personal Life and Business Coach. Jeff is also the host of The Next Level Podcast where the goal is to inspire, educate, and deliver simple techniques by extracting key lessons from those who have already been there.   What You'll Hear On The Show 3:55  About Jeff Agostinelli 4:40  What habits have you kept from childhood and what have you let go? 10:50  What is a macrobiotics diet? What type of foods does it include? 13:40  How did your vipassana experience affect your personal and professional life? 18:05  As a Business Coach, what is the most common theme among your clients at the beginning of the process? 21:10  How do you help people tap into their feelings? 25:50  Looking on the inside to make the choice outside 27:00 What do you think your clients experience when they don't want to feel the pain so they bash down their emotions? 29:20  What do you do for clarity? 33:25  What are three ways that people can find clarity? 36:40  Has there been 1 or 2 things you've done that's helped you to move up to the next level? 38:45  7 for 7 round: Josh asks Jeff 7 fast questions   Links From Today's Show Jeff Agostinelli's official website Jeff Agostinelli's The Next Level Podcast Jeff Agostinelli's Facebook page Jeff Agostinelli's Twitter The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are by Alan Watts I AM NOT YOUR GURU-Tony Robbins Official Netflic Trailer The Next Level 038: The Feedback Loop From Hell and The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck with Mark Manson The Next Level 039: How to Alchemize Pain So The Hurt Goes Away and You Just Have The Lessons with Jesse Elder The Next Level 040: Bridging The Gap Between Technology and Emotional Intelligence with Josh Trent Wellness Force Radio Episode 051 with GRETCHEN RUBIN: THE SECRET TO HABIT CHANGE         Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook  You May Also Like These Episodes Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life: Download your free Digital Health Transformation Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes So nice! You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! I do the same thing for the people, things, and movements I care about as well. PS: Looks like you and I share the same passion. I'm grateful for you and want to extend you my email address. Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life!

"Everyone can relate to sitting in a spot and you don't feel like you're supposed to be there and you're meant for something more. You could be 45 years old sitting at a desk in an office and you feel like you're selling yourself short and you've been lying to yourself your whole life about who you are and what you're capable so you're just limiting your dreams." -Jake Ducey   We've all experienced a moment when we're not happy with our life. We've reached a moment when we know we need something else to become who we're truly meant to be. However, it can be difficult to know where to begin and how we can accomplish our goals. Today,three-timed publish author, speaker, and leader, Jake Ducey, shares how we can create a life that we love. To get started on living a fulfilling life, Jake will explain how the subconscious mind works to help our intuition, how to identify and own our vibrations, and how to live a life that we love.  Take Advantage of Your Subconscious Mind To be successful and live a life that you love, it's all about living a life that you feel good about. To do this, you must listen to your own thoughts and senses. Unfortunately, many people are limited by their mindsets and their emotions are controlling their thoughts. Not only is it important to understand how our thinking process works, but how we can use our subconscious to our advantage. The unconscious mind is a wonderful thing and it acts as a filtering device for outside reality. Outside reality can be anything from thoughts about love, body image, money, or career that we hear from other people, the public media, and even Facebook. And these pieces of outside reality create barriers that keep us from listening to our inner reality and intuition. Once you begin to listen to your intuition and emotions, your inner vibrations can tell you the truths about who you are and who you're meant to be. Learn to Listen to Your Inner Vibrations   "When you disconnect from your senses, you get in touch with a deeper vision. You can see your life and who you want to be and who you're supposed to be. You can hear the intuition and the soul and the heart speak to you in a faint voice that you can't really hear because the noise of the world is so loud."-Jake Ducey   Thoughts from the outside world can keep us down, but so can our own senses and emotions. When we're controlled by different senses and emotions, we become unfocused. Things that we want like good grades in school or a higher salary send vibrations and senses that control our every move. By disconnecting from outside noise and really listening to our emotions, we can tune in to what our unconscious thoughts and energy vibrations are telling us. In the end, you come to realize that the truth relies in your own reality. What creates reality is yourself and not your senses nor vibrations. Change Your Life with Visualization   "If you hold a vision within yourself, two things can happen: You eventually give up or you start talking to yourself about how it's not going to happen or it's not happening."- Jake Ducey   We think in images, not words. If you can control the images within your head, then you can control your mind and essentially your life.  But sometimes, outside thoughts and images can create roadblocks. These images can be anything from what we see on the news, from social media, to a chat with our coworkers. Fortunately, you were born with this powerful mind to create whatever you want to create. Don't listen to what other people tell you what you can and can't do. Visionaries don't accept the outside world and they don't allow it to hold them back from doing what they want to do. You have to think of what you want to think. Don't fill yourself with negativity and everything that's going on in the outside world. Block out the outer world. focus and believe in your inner world more.  First Steps to Create a Life That You Love Create a life that you love by setting goals for yourself and give a new meaning to things in your life such as your education or your career. Another way is to increase your own value and don't change what you do. Stick with your job and work on being more comfortable with yourself and the tasks that go along with your job. You can increase your value and not change what you do by growing your skills and increasing your self-image. Accomplishments like that can help you grow in your career and start you on a path a position that you love, a new company to work for, or a better salary. It's not where you are in your career, but the meaning that you give to your career and the value that you create from it.  To move forward in your life, what do you want to create? People such as Jay-Z, Steve Jobs, the Wright Brothers didn't listen to the outside world. Instead, they were so ambitious and successful because they had these inner visions and images. Their inner world helped them become who they wanted to be and do what they wanted to do with their lives.   About Jake Ducey At only 25 years old Jake Ducey is a three-time published author with Penguin/RandomHouse (The Purpose Principles and Profit From Happiness), a leading speaker for his generation having been featured in TEDx Youth, hired by mega organizations such as Nielsen and Accenture, and a leader who has already inspired countless thousands of young people to seek meaningful career success and to make a difference in the world. TEDx Youth Talks featured Jake on their stage, the Van’s Warped Tour made Jake Ducey their first ever-inspirational speaker for their entire 42-city 2015 summer tour in front of 500,000 Millennials and their parents. “High School Nation” sent Jake on a 30 high school inspirational speaking tour, the number one talent agency in the world CAA (Creative Artist’s Agency), signed Jake, and school districts across Southern California have begun to implement his first book “Into the Wind” as required reading along with a teaching curriculum he helped design. Most significantly to Jake, the nonprofit Feed Our Children Now announced him as their spokesperson and while on Vans Warped Tour Jake helped them raise 345,000 pounds of food for homeless youth in America. What You'll Hear On The Show 3:10  About Jake Ducey 3:50  What are some things we don't know about Jake Ducey? 4:45  What inspired you to write the Purpose Principles? 7:00  How do we achieve success? 7:40 What's the common thread with your clients? What limits our mindsets? 10:40  What was the shift that caused you to make a change in your life and to leave college? 12:45  Tell us about what you learned when you traveled and what you learned on the rocks. 20:00  How we're controlled by our senses through vibration 22:50  What is your relationship with Jack Canfield and meeting him? 29:25  Fear and Meaning: "Meaning comes while we're on the path to our vision. Not once we've achieved it." 31:40  Get a Wellness Bundle from Perfect Supplements! 32:55  What is vibration and how can our current vibration attract or refract things that we want? 37:00  How do I take real control and ownership of my energy vibration? 41:10 How do we actually do what we love? what gets people back in touch with themselves? 46:35  How do we shift out of a job that we don't want anymore? How can we plan for that change? 50:45  How can visualization help a person make a change in their life? 59:10 7 for 7 round: Josh asks Jake 7 fast questions 1:08:00  About Jake Ducey's Live Teaching Seminar: Rat Race to Dream Life Live Intensive     Links From Today's Show Jake Ducey's official website Into the Wind: My Six-Month Journey Wandering the World for Life’s Purpose by Jake Ducey The Purpose Principles: How to Draw More Meaning into Your Life by Jake Ducey Profit from Happiness: The Unity of Wealth, Work, and Personal Fulfillment Paperback by Jake Ducey Jack Canfield's official website Dare to Win by Jack Cranfield and Mark Victor Hansen  Tony Robbins Official website Mike Dooley's official website Abraham Hicks-The Law of Attraction official website Psycho-Cybernetics, A New Way to Get More Living Out of Life by Maxwell Maltz Bob Proctor-The Secret Law of Attraction Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard! I thrive to serve better based on your words, feedback, and requests for the Wellness Force Community. (including breaking bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live!  You May Also Like These Episodes Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life: Download your free Digital Health Transformation Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes So nice! You read all the way to the bottom? 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 "The true spiritual practice is learning to love no matter what. Not when everything is perfect. Not when you feel like loving. This is the layer that we must peel in order to access our soul." - Kute Blackson  On this week’s podcast, best-selling author, speaker, and transformational teacher, Kute Blackson, shares how we can forgive and let go by observing who we are through listening to what our emotions are telling us. Forgiving and letting go of the past can be two of the hardest things a person may face during their lifetime. Sharing his own personal story of the relationship with his father and how he came the USA, Kute explains how we can be brave and allow our internal compass on the wellness journey can guide us through life. How To Live Life Itself As Your Spiritual Practice  Living your life means making your own decisions and taking control. To help us along our wellness journey, look for signs that a path is right for us. This will allow us to be true to ourselves in a way that the universe supports us each stop of the way. If you feel that a path is not right for you, listen to that gut feeling. Maybe your mind is telling you one thing, but your emotions and feelings are telling you something completely different. Be Willing To Tell The Truth "When we live in alignment, then the universe will support us, but it may not look how we always think it will."- Kute Blackson  We have to be willing to by true to ourselves and we can feel that truth in our hearts. Maybe a current job isn't lined up with our morals or beliefs? Maybe we're in a relationship with the wrong person? At a point in Kute's life, he was following his father's footsteps to take his role, but then he realized that this path was not for him. Kute spent a lot of time observing his thoughts and emotions. He eventually realized that his life was supposed to take him on a different wellness journey. This wouldn't be the first time that this thought process allowed Kute to come to a revelation of what his mind and body were telling him. With this practice, Kute is continuously learning to let go and accept what path is next for him to follow. When The Path Is Difficult Following your path can be so difficult with many obstacles, struggles, and tests. However, just like they did for Kute, these moments prepare us for the people that we should be. Part of letting go is just allowing yourself to trusting each step of the journey. If we can trust, life will give us what our soul most needs the most right at the very moment in which we need it. Letting Go of Worry Why worry so much? Most of the time, we're afraid of what our destiny truly is, and we're afraid that we have to control everything. To let go of worry, we first have to be willing to surrender and trust the process. When we're children, we're free to be just as we are and we trust right away and express ourselves however we want because we're unconditioned. But as we grow older, we become conditioned. Part of early-life conditioning is believing that we're not free and this keeps us from trusting other people and our own authentic voice. Breaking Conditioned Responses Breaking conditioned responses begins once we've taken the honest emotional inventory within ourselves. Conditioning tells us that we're a certain persona and so we try to figure out who we should be. This helps us avoid pain because we feel validated by society because our persona has been accepted. But we cannot truly break condition responses until we've accepted ourselves. Part of accepting ourselves is observing our thoughts and emotions.  When we observe ourselves, we begin to stop judging ourselves. And as we practice being the observer, we can break the reinforcements of the previous negative thoughts about who we really are. "We have over 65,000 thoughts a day and most are the same as yesterday. Your thoughts are not real, your thoughts are just energy. Your thoughts aren't the issue. The importance you give your thoughts is the real issue." - Kute Blackson  Win Two Tickets To Kute's LIVE Event Kute was generous to Wellness Force, and he’s giving away two advanced tickets to his “Man Breakthrough Experience” October 14th in Los Angeles. Here are the details how you can enter to win and work with Kute in person LIVE October 14th, 2016 in Los Angeles: Until September 30th, 2016, post a picture that means something to you about your deepest purpose and living life fully in alignment with what you love. Add the  hashtag #KuteBlackson and tag @wellnessforce on Instagram to enter.  If you are a woman that has read the books, been to the seminars, and have the information but are still frustrated that you keep attracting the same types of men that aren't right for you or don't really see who you are, then this is the event for you. If you are tired of repeating the same old patterns of self sabotage that destroy your relationships with men and are finally ready to deal with the inner blocks that are causing you suffering. - The seminar is all about decoding men and transforming the hidden blocks that keep you from attracting the love you deserve.  About Kute Blackson Kute Blackson is an utterly unique visionary in the world of human potential. Unlike those who promise to simply help people “get” what they want, Kute’s life work instead reveals to people what they have to give, by liberating who they are most truly and deeply. The focus: Freedom. Kute’s own background and experience lay out the blueprint for his approach to liberating others, setting their gifts and greatness free. Born in Ghana, West Africa, his multicultural upbringing as the child of a Japanese mother and Ghanaian father, raised in London, and on 4 different continents defies all stereotype. The son of a revered spiritual leader, Kute was speaking to his fatherʼs congregations, in more than 300 churches, by the age of 8. At the age of 14, he was ordained into his fatherʼs ministry and groomed to carry on the familyʼs spiritual legacy. But his heartʼs truth drew him to separate from his fatherʼs ministry and come to Los Angeles in 1995. Resources Mentioned In This Episode Kute Blackson Official Website YOU.ARE.THE.ONE by Kute Blackson The Man Breakthrough Live Event Kute Blackson's blog The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey Creative Visualization: Use the Power of Your Imagination to Create What You Want in Your Life Unlimited Power: The New Science of Personal Achievement by Tony Robbins About J. Krishnamurti Love Vs. Fear: Body Intelligence with Gay and Katie Hendricks What You'll Hear On The Show 3:10  About Kute Blackson 5:15  Kute shares a few things we don"t know about him 6:30  Kute shares the meaning behind his message: "The true spiritual practice is for us to all open our hearts and share what's inside." 10:45  More of Kute's spiritual background and being a citizen of the world 14:30  How Kute came to love reading so much that he's read over 800 books so far in his lifetime. 16:50 Why we should be willing to tell the truth to ourselves. 18:00  How do you feel that your space in your family has shaped your life? 21:00  What was the moment of change in your life when you were going though a lot of pain? 24:00 Kute's epiphany from feeling so much pain 26:30  Kute's experience walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain 31:20  Win a Wellness Bundle from Perfect Supplements! 32:30  How do we grow trust and overcome past events in our lives? 39:45 How do we make the connection to knowing that our thoughts aren't real and they're just energy? 42:55 Question from Facebook: How would you recommend I stop carry what my dad thinks about my passion? 46:20  Facebook:  What's Kute's daily habits and things to do to let go of old patterns? 48:40  Do you see a common thread among clients? Anything common that holds them back form letting go? 51:25  Do we change with love and compassion? 53:25  How do we get in touch with our fears and don't allow it to control us? 58:50  Have you ever done an early exploration of silence to get in touch with fear? 1:00:55  7 for 7 round: Josh asks Kute 7 fast questions 1:09:00 Win two tickets to Kute Blackson's live event, The Man Breakthrough Experience, on October 14 in Los Angeles, California.   Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.     Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook  You May Also Like These Episodes Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life: Download your free Digital Health Transformation Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? 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Can a lack of integrity derail weight loss? What does the avoidance and aggression cycle mean for those on the path of better health?   Welcome to a very special encore episode for this week's show!     Today's special guest, David Zappasodi, comes on the show to discuss his powerful book, Immovable Heart Unstoppable Mind. Today’s show is the perfect fit for us, because we’re talking about the most important cornerstone for any wellness program, and that is mindset.    Click here to win 1 of 3 free copies of David's book   Immovable Heart Unstoppable Mind David has a degree in Exercise Physiology from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. In his twenty years in the health and fitness industry, David has been a personal trainer, metabolic typing practitioner, boot-camp instructor, martial arts teacher, and public speaker on healthy living. He also founded a functional fitness and nutrition center in San Diego, and operated it for 9 years, during which time he was extensively featured on Fox News, KUSI TV News, and on network and local television and radio programs throughout California.   Weight Loss & Humanity More important than any of his credentials, however, David has a deep faith in the beauty and greatness of humanity, and is very determined to help others to see and embody the greatness within themselves. Through this faith and determination, he has inspired and guided many people to transform their lives throughout his career.   David is the international best selling author of Immovable Heart Unstoppable Mind - A personal guide to the 6 essential practices for living a healthy and fulfilling life.   6 Essential Practices For Living A Healthy & Fulfilling Life   Listen as David uncovers how over 20 years of coaching experience lead him to create The most powerful practices for a healthy and fulfilling life, including:      Generosity - Helps us to let go of the past and release obstructions without focusing on them. Generosity makes our goals more powerful by giving them a greater purpose than our own self interest, and brings greater abundance into our lives. Integrity - Helps us to not create new obstructions that impede our progress. It allows us to learn lessons about the intensity and frequency of our vicious cycles, and the negative consequences that we experience because of them. It also brings more intimacy and connection into our lives. Patience - Helps us to not take our current obstructions and blow them out of proportion, making them even bigger barriers to progress. In fact,lack of patience does the opposite of progress– it turns our mountains into molehills. Brings more growth and transformation into our lives. Inspired Action - Helps us to cultivate more of what we really want in our lives, rather than trying to move us away from what we don't want. It also brings more joy and fulfillment into our lives. Mindfulness - Helps to free us from attachments that keep us feeling stuck in life. It is the inner essence and the common thread of all of the previous practices, and as necessary in order for them to be powerful and effective. It also allows us to experience true freedom. Commitment - It is the outer container that gives shape and direction to all the previous practices. It also gives us the ability to stick with the other practices long enough for them to blossom and have a noticeable effect on our lives. Links From Today's Show Click here to win 1 of 3 free copies of David's book! Discover More About David Zappasodi Siddhartha by Herman Hesse Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard! I thrive to serve better based on your words, feedback, and requests for the Wellness Force Community. (including breaking bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook  You May Also Like These Episodes Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life: Download your free Digital Health Transformation Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? 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"This is not like any other nutrition program you've ever stumbled across. You have to think about it differently in terms of it being just one part of a lifelong cycle." - Melissa Hartwig   Pushing Your Reset Button With Your Health, Habits, & Relationship With Food On this week's podcast, you’ll learn from an exceptional woman who has dedicated her life to driving real transformations in physical and emotional wellness. In this hour, together we’ll discover the connections between your emotions and healthy habits to live your best life and enjoy the process. Sparking real, sustainable transformation and creating food freedom begins when we do the emotional inventory with ourselves. This can be a tricky process when starting out, especially when taking the honest look at how we're showing up in our relationship with food is the only way through. But there's science behind why we get stuck, and how we can change. It happens when we're hungry and open to the right answers.  As Melissa writes in her first book, It Starts With Food:   "Ancient signals in a modern world: Food scientists have engineered chemicals in processed foods that light up the reward centers in the brain for a different reason than nature intended- not because they provide vital nutrition, but because they are scientifically designed to stimulate our tastes buds."    About Melissa Hartwig Melissa Hartwig is a Certified Sports Nutritionist who specializes in helping people change their relationship with food and create life-long, healthy habits. She is the co-creator of the original Whole30 program, the New York Times bestselling author of The Whole30 and It Starts With Food. Melissa has been featured by Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, the Wall Street Journal, Details, Shape, Outside, and SELF. Melissa has also presented more than 150 health and nutrition seminars worldwide, and provides support to more than 1.5 million people a month through the Whole30 website.   "We're often told that it's selfish to take care of yourself first, but I look at it as an act of radical self love. I set boundaries in my life so that I am healthy, happy and so that I flourish in my life and I have more to give to everyone else." - Melissa Hartwig   Melissa's New Book: Food Freedom Forever Letting Go of Bad Habits, Guilt, and Anxiety Around Food End the yo-yo dieting cycle… forever. Welcome to the Food Freedom plan. Millions of people have successfully completed the groundbreaking Whole30 program and radically transformed their energy, sleep, cravings, waistline, and health. Now, Food Freedom Forever offers real solutions for anyone stuck in the exhausting cycle of yo-yo dieting and the resulting stress, weight gain, uncontrollable cravings, and health complaints. In her newest book, best-selling author Melissa Hartwig defines true “food freedom” as being in control of the food you eat, instead of food controlling you.   Food Freedom Forever gives you everything you need for achieving dietary success, for today and for the rest of your healthy life. Melissa Hartwig’s information is spot on in terms of its scientific validity, and wonderfully approachable in terms of its implementation. — DAVID PERLMUTTER, MD, Author, #1 New York Times Bestseller, Grain Brain   Resources Mentioned In This Episode The Whole30 Book - New York times Best-seller It Starts With Food - New York times Best-seller Melissa's New Book - Food Freedom Forever Melissa & Dallas Hartwig on ABC's Nightline Melissa & Dallas Hartwig on Dr. Oz The Whole30 Website The Whole9 Website Melissa's Author Page on Facebook Whole30 on Facebook Win a FREE copy of "The Whole30 & "It Starts With Food" Enter to win by posting a picture of your favorite whole30 meal on Instagram and tag @wellnessforce #whole30  Practical Spirituality With Adam Farrah Byron Katie's Work - Inspired Melissa in her life "Loving What Is" by Byron Katie What You'll Hear On The Show 2:00 About Melissa Hartwig 4:45 Melissa shares a few things we don"t know about her 7:45 Melissa's road to creating the Whole30 and her tipping point 9:00 Why Melissa used joy instead of struggle to launch Whole30 and it Starts With Food 10:50 The difference between west coasters vs. east coasters and their relationships with food 12:00 Melissa unpacks what the Whole3o is, how it resets the body, and who it's for 14:30 A life changing story of an older man who transformed his relationship with food by doing Whole30 17:50 Your brain on food: Melissa explains her favorite chapter of "It Starts With Food" 21:15 Melissa explains the difference between satiety and satiation 24:30 Foods with "no brakes" and gateway foods 25:29 The healing power of grass fed hydrolyzed collagen 28:30 The psychology of change model and how to change 30:16 Dealing with anxiety on the Whole30 and in your life 33:30 Melissa discusses shame spirals and her new book Food Freedom Forever 36:07 How to feel like you're enough and worthy of being healthy, lean, athletic and fully present 40:16 Melissa and Josh discuss wearables and using trackers for obligers and upholders 41:20 Why Josh started and hosts Wellness Force Radio 45:51 Being authentic, intuitively vulnerable, and empowering on social media with the Whole30 46:46 7 for 7 round: Josh asks Melissa 7 fast questions 55:13 Win a copy of It Starts With Food and Whole30   Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout. Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook  You May Also Like These Episodes Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life: Download your free Digital Health Transformation Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes So nice! You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! I do the same thing for the people, things, and movements I care about as well. It looks like you and I share the same passion. I'm grateful for you and want to extend you my email address. 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"Food is what you are, and you are what you eat. Food serves multiple purposes. On one hand, it's to nourish your body with physical things that it needs, but you can also use food to soothe emotions, avoid emotions, as entertainment, or when you feel sad. It allows for a certain degree of emotional manipulation." - Tony Federico   Food is an important part of our everyday life, but sometimes we allow unhealthy, processed foods to manipulate our bodies' health and emotions. Unfortunately, eating healthy is not always an easy switch to make with big multinational corporations selling and promoting foods everywhere we look. However, we have the ultimate power to make the decision to decide what we eat every day. Take a moment look inside yourself and ask if your relationship with food is a healthy one. It's okay to admit that it's not a healthy relationship and that you're ready for a change in your life. On this week's podcast, host of the Paleo Magazine Radio podcast, Tony Federico, shares with us how he overcame an unhealthy relationship with food and how making a goal to live a more Paleolithic lifestyle has transformed his body and his life. How To Create A Healthy Relationship With Food As humans that operate from the reptilian brain, what do we ultimately need to thrive? We need real food. Take a moment to think about where our ancestors found their source of food. It wasn't from the processed food section from the grocery store, but from real foods like fruits, nits, seeds, vegetables and different meats. If you are what you eat, then your relationship with food can say a lot about whether you are tuned in with your body or not. Tony himself struggled for quite some time to create a healthy relationship with food. At one point, he found himself in a cycle of doing unhealthy amounts of exercise and eating processed foods that he believed to be healthy. In looking back on his lifestyle, Tony discusses on the show how his obsession of eating healthy food was called Orthorexia nervosa before it even existed. To create a healthy relationship with food, Tony shares how we first get to understand how it helps our body. How all of natural foods' nutrients, vitamins, and more give you the energy and strength to live a healthy life each day. Feeding Yourself From A Place of Love & Abundance "Maybe my body is not the enemy. Maybe I can work with this thing if I understand it."- Tony Federico on the Paleo Diet  What does your life balance look like right now? Maybe the mix includes: Nutrition Relationships Career Health Friends Fitness But is everything balanced evenly? What areas do you dedicate your time to the most? Which areas are healthy and which are unhealthy? If your health and nutrition are not at the best place that they can be, you may have to change your daily nutrition. For Tony, going Paleo helped him to rethink the benefits of food and a healthy lifestyle. To give your body the love and abundance that it needs to stay healthy, real food can help give you the right mindset and positive energy that you need in your life. If you're eating unhealthy, it can throw you off balance in all six areas of your life. Reach Your Goals With Reverse Engineering One method to help you complete a goal is to do it via "reverse engineering." Reverse engineering goals is when you pick a specific goal and decide what types of systems, people, and environment you can put into place to help you reach that goal. As part of the goal, you need to have a base number, but it's very important that you have zero judgement towards that number. For example, if you want to lose 20 pounds and your base start number is 200 pounds. Don't judge that number because it will only lead to negative thinking. Instead, use it to help you see the results that you want. Next, do your homework to start planning and creating a strategy. Be responsible and have the will and commitment to do it. Even if your plan isn't working,  think about what can you do to change it so that it does work? The slightest tweak can help you get to the goal that you want to complete if you have the willpower to complete it. More About Tony Federico Tony is the host of the Paleo Magazine Radio podcast, author of an eBook audio program deep dish, "Paleo Grilling: A Modern Caveman's Guide to Cooking with Fire", and Cofounder of Powerful PT, an innovative information resource for Fitness Professionals. He has appeared on numerous local and national television and radio broadcasts and regularly hosts healthy cooking workshops and informational lectures. He is also a speaker full-time Personal Trainer and Wellness Consultant who lives in Jacksonville Florida with his wife Jamie. What You'll Hear On The Show 0:00  Wellness Force Opening 3:30  What's something fun that most people don't know about you? 4:30  What tragedy happened in your life to lead you to Paleo and to have this career as an author, speaker, and podcast host? 8:00  What was your experience with everything from having relationships to having your thyroid removed,  experiencing restless leg syndrome, and having ADD tendencies? 14:20 What made you choose Paleo and why do you think it was the right decision for you? 19:30  What has been the most transformational piece by going Paleo? 20:55  What do you do on a regular basis to grow?  How can you follow a more Paleolithic lifestyle over a Modern one with all the technology that we have available to us? 23:30  Tell us about Deep Dish: What's it all about and why did you write this book? 35:50  Who is your Deep Dish for? 38:30  How does technology affect your health and wellness? How does it relate to ancestral health? 41:40  How do you make a goal happen? 45:20  7 for 7 questions 59:05  Wellness Force Closing Listen To Tony Share His personal experience and journey with health, fitness, and Paleo. What his childhood was like and important moments during that time. How to set goals with reverse engineering methods How he came to have a healthy relationship with food and overcome his Orthoexia nervosa. How to be resilient and how to create a strategy for it. Why we should practice more love and showing compassion to others. What technology Tony uses including a FitBit and a stand-up desk to enhance his daily wellness. What his book, Deep Dish, is all about. The evolution of food. What we need a daily basis to grow. Resources Mentioned In The Show Tony's website - Fitness in an Evolutionary Direction Paleo Fx Paleo Radio Magazine Podcast Paleo Radio Bites 48 - A Prayer for Understanding Deep Dish Gainesville Health and Fitness Orthorexia nervosa Russ Crandall and The Domestic Man Paleo Parents Real Life Paleo by Stacy Toth and Matthew McCarry Beyond Bacon by Stacy Toth and Matthew McCarry Quest Nutrition Bars Anthony Bourdain-No Reservations Molto Mario with Iron Chef Mario Batali Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard! I thrive to serve better based on your words, feedback, and requests for the Wellness Force Community. (including breaking bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout   Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook  You May Also Like These Episodes Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life: Download your free Digital Health Transformation Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? 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"The quality of our sex life is a direct reflection of our internal health."-Bob Schwenkler  On this week's podcast, trained life coaches and founders of Sex the Podcast, Natalie Vartanian and Bob Schwenkler, join me to talk about relationships, sex, and wellness. Since joining forces as a power couple in 2015, Natalie and Bob have been the secret sexual weapon for successful men from all walks of life. They’ve helped many people from former Army Sniper Instructors, Online Marketing Experts, to Corporate Airline Pilots from across 3 continents unlock the next level of joy and confidence in their sex lives and relationships. Meeting someone new and beginning a romantic relationship with them can create one of the most exhilarating feelings that you will experience during your lifetime. However, your emotional wellness plays a huge part in not only your health and fitness, but also your sex life. Past relationships and experiences can really effect new relationships, who you are, and who you want to become. Each time you begin a new relationship with someone, it's important to address anything that's going on with yourself. If you're emotionally unsteady because you have bottled up feelings of anger, sadness, and trauma on the inside, not only will it show up in your daily fitness and wellness health, but in your personal relationships and sex life as well. To have a healthy sex life, you need to be healthy on the inside by addressing any hidden issues or baggage that you may be carrying with you.    How to Recognize and Share Your Personal Feelings In a relationship, it's important to recognize how you feel and not to ignore those feelings. Ask yourself, what do you want in a relationship? What do you want for your sex life? What do you want for your career and the rest of your life? For you to be able to recognize your feelings and open up to your partner about your wants and desires, you should first become intimate with yourself. You can do this by giving yourself self-care and self-love.  Begin by slowing down and taking a moment to understand what is going on with you. Try to be in the present and recognize what emotions you're feeling right now. Come back to yourself and be honest with what you want and need. Learn To Understand Your Partner's Love Language When you understand yourself better, you can learn to listen to your partner better as well. However, miscommunication or no communication can still happen throughout a relationship. Fortunately, coaches like Natalie and Bob can help you can fix that by using strategies and tools to help open up and improve communication with your partner.  These communication tools can help you both to understand each other's love language, what your desires are, and how you can recreate something in your relationship.  To understand your partner's love language, it may mean unpacking any baggage and talking about issues that you haven't even discussed about in the past. How to Get Out Of A Shame Spiral Something that can keep us back from having a fulfilling relationship and sex life is the shame that we feel for ourselves. This shame spiral can happen to us when we don't feel good in our own bodies or the person that we are. If you're feeling shameful, it could be happening because you're in a constant pattern of avoidance. This pattern occurs when we're stuck in an unhealthy routine that doesn't allow us to find out what's really going on with ourselves. This pattern of avoidance could include having lots of unfulfilling sex, drinking, working a lot, spending time on social media, or even just rational thinking.  Rational thinking mode is a thought addiction and surprisingly enough, over-thinking will keep you from having connected, fulfilling relationships. To have a better sex life, you should look deep inside yourself and have an internal inquiry. Ask yourself what's holding you back from having great sex and even other experiences such as an amazing life or career?  To help you truly escape this shame spiral and begin having fulfilling relationships and great sex, reach out to sources of support and help if you must do so. Don't Be Afraid To Reach Out For Help If you're struggling with your emotions and your shame spiral is keeping you from connecting with your partner, don't be afraid to reach out for help.  Because we're only human, we can't take this journey all by ourselves. Talk to close friends about what you're going through and maybe they've been through the same obstacles. Ask someone to be your accountability partner to help hold you responsible for the goals that you want to accomplish. Spend time with like-minded people in person or virtually online with different communities. Seek professional help by reaching out to therapy groups such as the ManKind Project or life coaches like Natalie and Bob. They can give you the support, strategy, and the tools that you need to help you live a fulfilling sex life with your partner.   "Do the thing and you'll have the power."-Ralph Waldo Emerson   More About Natalie Vartanian For the past 6 years Natalie Vartanian has worked with women from across 5 continents to help them get the sex lives and relationships they want. As a featured writer on Elephant Journal and Good Men Project her love and relationship blog posts have gone viral to gain tens of thousands of shares. She is the creator of The Virtual Love Course and has helped hundreds of single women believe in love again and effortlessly attract the partner of their dreams. More About Bob Schwenkler As The Coach for High Achieving Sensitive Men Bob Schwenkler helps men access more love, power, and freedom in every area of their lives. His writing has been featured on sites such as The Huffington Post, Elephant Journal, and the Good Men Project. He is the creator of Advanced Sexual Stamina for Men, leads internationally based men’s retreats as a Sex and Intimacy Expert, and has worked privately with clients from the US, Europe, and Australia. What You'll Hear On The Show 0:00  Wellness Force Opening with Josh 2:05  Introduction to Natalie Vartanian and Bob Schwenkler 6:00 What do women truly want in a relationship? 7:05  What do men truly want in a relationship? 8:20  What is Natalie and Bob? What are you all about? 8:40  What led you both towards becoming relationship coaches? 11:40  What is the link between wellness and a healthy sex life? 13:00  How did your professional relationship change after your personal, romantic relationship break up? 15:40  What happens when you have different commitments for your work instead of your relationship? What does that mean for your intimacy levels in a relationship? 17:40  Question for Natalie: Any stories of success with clients who have broken through the limitations of intimacy and self love/care? 19:50  Question for Bob: Do you have a client with a success story that has really made you proud of them? 22:25  Question for Natalie: What is it like for you to help couples rekindle their intimacy and passion? 24:00 How can a man create intimacy within himself? 25:00 How do I get more intimate with myself before beginning a new relationship? 26:50 How does a woman (whether in a relationship or not) get in touch with herself and her intimacy. 29:00  As a relationship coach, has there been anything that you've done to help you create healthy boundaries so that you can focus on self-care? What are your tips for women and men? 31:00  How can males create healthy boundaries and focus on self-care? 32:50 What holds people back from being sexually fulfilled? 35:45  What makes men not feel sexually confident? 37:20  How do we recognize "shame" and how can we push through a shame spiral? 41:10 What is biologically different about men and women as far as their wants and desires? 43:35  What can do from a creation/solution standpoint for someone like a mom who wants to create more intimacy in her life. 46:05  Why don't people ask others for what they want in a relationship? 47:55  What can men do to break through their fear of intimacy?  52:30  7 Fast for 7 Questions 59:30 Wellness Force Episode Closing with Josh Resources Mentioned In The Show Natalie and Bob's website Natalie's website Bob's website Sex The Podcast Sexually Confident Men: Private Coaching for Men Wellness Force Episode 55: Love Vs. Fear: Body Intelligence with Katie & Gay Hendricks Wellness Force Episode 46: Dr. John Gray: ADHD, Brain Health, & Sex Addiction The ManKind Project Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill John Wineland: Relationship Salon Listen To Natalie and Bob Share How to address your emotions. What to do if you feel shameful. How to address the baggage that you'll bring to a new relationship. How to create open communication with your partner. What men and women want in a relationship. How men and women approach intimacy and sex. How to become intimate with yourself through self care and love. Why it's good to seek support to improve your sex life. What is a pattern of avoidance and how to stop it. How to understand your partner's love language. Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard! I thrive to serve better based on your words, feedback, and requests for the Wellness Force Community. (including breaking bad habits) Thanks To Our Amazing Sponsor Want to avoid more trips to the store and save hundreds of dollars a year on superfood supplements? Check out Perfect Supplements.com Go to perfectsupplements.com/wellnessforce to get your grass-fed collagen from today's show and sign up for a free membership, plus get 10% off your entire order - just enter promo code "wellnessforce" at checkout.     Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live! Get Your Free Audio Book http://www.wellnessforce.com/FreeBook  You May Also Like These Episodes Nir Eyal:Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Get More Wellness In Your Life: Download your free Digital Health Transformation Guide: wellnessforce.com/radio Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes So nice! You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! I do the same thing for the people, things, and movements I care about as well. PS: Looks like you and I share the same passion. I'm grateful for you and want to extend you my email address. Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life!