Wellness + Wisdom Podcast

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 whe...

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 bi...

As we approach the two year anniversary next month for the Wellness Force podcast, I'm compelled to deliver what I know to be the most powerful lessons I've come to learn as my truth, after over 100+ guests who've boldly shared theirs.   Tell The Truth Until It Stops Hurting: The Key To Unlocking A Lifetime of Greater Wellness    1. Tell the truth until it stops hurting. 2. The answers you're fren...

How exactly can health and wellness technology including apps, wearables, smart garments, and smart devices truly help us get more physically and emotionally intelligent so we can live life well? This is a big question that will affect not just national, but global health, so this deserves some big answers. That’s why today on the podcast we're bringing you not just one, but three doctors and indu...

"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...

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...

  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 personali...

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. On today's episode, public speaker, productivity coach, best selling author, an...

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 thi...

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 t...

The wiring of our limbic system is strung pretty tightly from infancy . If your Mama made lots of eye contact, you’re probably in the clear: The integrity of that wiring comes from early experiences of bonding, emotional closeness, security, and trust. But unlike more recently evolved parts of our brain that constantly learn and change, our limbic system is a tough nut to crack. One of the only th...

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...

Do you often feel like you just "can't turn your brain off," or like when you lay down to sleep there's an annoying radio voice playing worrisome and overwhelming thoughts in your head? For episode 002 of Wellness Force Friday, we're talking with Syanna Wand , a certified nutritional therapy practitioner who coaches women through the process of letting go of anxiety and stress.  This interview was...

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? 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 exper...

For the inaugural episode of Wellness Force Friday, we're tapping into the inspiration from Jon Morrow via  www.unstoppable.me  with a spoken word piece that will fill your soul for the weekend. " How To Accomplish Big Things, Even When You Feel Small" JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST Welcome to Wellness Force Friday!    A special edition, bite-size podcast that fuels the start of you...

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 ene...

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 Immig...

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 ? Besides antibiotics, pesticides and processed food ingredients are also all too common in our modern society. Unfortunately, these three...

Have you ever shame spiraled after a "cheat day" or eating a piece of food that's not on an approved list? Shouldn't creating healthy eating patterns really be all about self-care and self-love? JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST How can we take all of the obstacles we face each day and really use them to help us make empowered decisions for ourselves? On this episode of Wellness Force...

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 o...

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...

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...

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 deb...

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 un...

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 Th...