Alter Life

Dr. Kim Scheuer is a plant based physician based out of Aspen who walks the walk and talk the talk. In this conversation, we get into her story of waking up to the power of nutrition and lifestyle medicine as well as practical tips and information when it comes to optimal diet and lifestyle. Some highlights of this conversation include...  Dr. Kim's wake up call leading to 50 pound weight los...

We thought it was a good time to dive into the topic of RELATIONSHIPS, as this was the topic requested in our private facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth/ ) - which, by the way, you are free to join! We all know the importance of cultivating peace in our lives when it comes to our experience of health on all levels of our being. For most humans (use included!) our experien...

Ella is a bright and inspirational being. We met at an event in Carbondale where she invited us to play her new game, Spirit-Up. I've done a lot of things to explore the territory outside of my comfort zone, and this was an entirely new experience for me! In this conversation we talk about Ella's insight to bring this intentional game into fruition, and how this game is a powerful tool t...

Cold pressed extra virgin olive oil... the hallmark of a healthy mediterranean diet, right? Not so fast! In this conversation we talk about why oil, even the most expensive and best quality, is NOT a health food. While we generally recommend that all of our clients and patients avoid oil to optimally heal, we understand that we can eat out at restaurants and it can "slip in" from time to...

Dr. Zach is NOT your traditional chiropractor. He is absolutely a soul-brother who speaks deep truth on the topics of consciousness, health, and healing.   In this conversation we cover everything from chiropractic philosophy and neuromuscular physiology to consciosuness and keys for deep holistic healing. It was such a joy to connect with Zach and his enthusiasm for what he does, which is such al...

Hormones are complicated! But here, we simplify things to give you what you really need to know to live an empowered and healthy life. That's our mission :) We cover common patterns having to do with reproductive hormones for both women and men, along with the topic of adrenals and stress hormones.   Some take aways include... ALL hormones are completely interconnected - you mess with one, yo...

On this week in the "local series" our guest is Kat Taylor, founder of Kailo Organic Chakra Therapy. The topic of the Chakras, even though grounded in thousand year old traditions, can be viewed as a bit "out there" and "woo woo" in today's society. The truth is that so much of what ancient traditions have taught us for millennia is indeed grounded in science! In...

Due to popular request, we are addressing this important conversation, making a distinction between naturopathic vs functional medicine. We find it important to have this conversation, as so many people are really confused when it comes to the many holistic health practitioners that exist in today's world. We're curious what you think... what is your experience when it comes to naturopat...

On week two of this "local series" I sit down with an old time family doctor, Greg Feinsinger. I learned about Dr. Feinsinger before moving to Carbondale when a friend mentioned there was an awesome plant based doctor who gave lots of talks and offered free health consultations in the community. How awesome! It is so cool to be in a community where there is indeed a huge plant based move...

You probably know how to breathe. And you probably don't think much about it. But, So many people are actually walking around breathing totally improperly, which leads to a whole host of health conditions, both in terms of our physiology and our psychology. The breath is the link between mind and body and in this episode we talk about how to consciously use breath to modulate both our physiol...

This is the first episode of the "local series" on the Alter Your Health podcast where I'll be connecting with leaders, healers, and inspiring humans here in the Carbondale, Colorado area and surrounding Roaring Fork Valley. I was so happy to sit down with Deva and Eaden in their beautiful healing arts center, True Nature, in Carbondale. True Nature Healing Arts is a local vortex. A...

Supplements...Oh boy! Such a wild and crazy world for sure. All you need to do is step foot into that aisle of the health food store... you know what I'm talking about. Today, it's actually more like aisles, plural. In any case, it's a huuuuge industry and seems to only be growing. Do these supplements have any true efficacy? Should they be a part of your health regimen? Short answe...

Ray is a smart and passionate man, who seems to be aging in reverse! I was first introduced to the work Ray was doing a few years back on the Rich Roll Podcast ( episode 212) and then again with Julieanna Hever ( episode 345 ). I guess I was a little late to the game, as Ray has been in the world of metabolic research and longevity for quite some time. He's written some really insightful pape...

Sometimes I forget how pervasive toxic beverages are in our society... but then I take a stroll down the 50 yard beverage aisle at any grocery store or gas station to be reminded of the junk out there! In this episode we talk about the classes of beverages to definitely stay away from and why. While we don't get too deep into hydration, the obvious byproduct of staying away from these things...

  Dr. Gemma is a bright light in this world, and a brilliant medical doctor. I've resonated with all of the content that she speaks and shares on Instagram and was excited to dive into the topic of mental health, where we share a lot of common ground and philosophy. Some highlights include...  Gemma's background and how she got into plant based nutrition (for a deeper story tune into her...

We talk about the "inside out" nature of reality so often, and today we shed more light on what this means and how to leverage this understanding to support your health and wellbeing. This is the opposite of victimhood, or living a disempowered life where your physical or emotional experience is subject to events or circumstances outside of yourself. We can't control anything when i...

I heard a talk by Dr. John speak when I was a student in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition years ago, before starting medical school. As a yogi, Ayurvedic philosophy deeply resonated. The concepts of balance and aligning with rhythms of nature makes so much sense, and just feels good! Dr. John recommended that I see and interact with the world through an Ayurvedic lens. Even though I haven&a...

We teeter around the topic in so many of our LIVE podcast episodes...  finally we devote a complete episode to the deep topic of infinite and limitless self-healing potential harnessed in the wisdom of mind. Some highlights include...  What to DO about all the DOing in our world PEACE and HEALTH is our default mode The blessing of stressful biofeedback What exactly are THOUGHTS and how can they be...

Before I started this podcast, I was brainstorming about people who would be good guests for the show I envisioned. Dr. Joe Tafur was on this initial list, along with plenty of other people who may be classified more as "celebrities" in the health and wellness space. Fast forward close to 2 years and I finally felt ready to dive into this conversation with Joe (and we finally time to act...

Episode Summary We covered A LOT in this one!!! Addressing the huge topic of fatigue, acute and chronic, from all angles.  It's such a common symptom. And, it's just as common to jump to some conclusion around what is causing fatigue... Surely it's just a deficiency of coffee, right!? Turns out there are numerous reasons why someone may be experiencing fatigue, and we do our best to...

The work being done at HeartMath Institute has deeply resonated and intrigued me for years. I've studied heart rate variability and cardiac coherence in my own body and have experienced the power of connecting my heart space and breath with emotional health, stress resilience, and overall health and wellbeing. It was such an honor and pleasure to connect with Dr. Rollin McCraty, the director...

We all experience pain in our lives. It's a built in mechanism to keep us safe and support our body in healing. In this comprehensive conversation we go in depth to talk about the anatomy of the pain response, getting deep into the topic of chronic pain, and how to take the edge off naturally. One concept brought forward is emotional pain or psychological tension manifesting in the physical b...

Mental Health is a huge part of our clinical practice at Alter Health. We don't see the mind and body as distinct entities. That said, addressing the area of Mental Health directly is not something we have yet done on this podcast! I was happy to connect with my colleague, and ex-classmate, Dr. Matthew Hicks, who has specialized in this area from a holistic, naturopathic perspective. Among ot...

There is a whole lot of talk about trauma today. It feels like the emotional pattern du jour! All joking aside, there is a real connection between psychospiritual trauma and physical disease. Many understand and talk about this link, but not so many address a real, actionable, sustainable way to break free. In this conversation we discuss the reality of trauma and how common it is to live in a way...

Danielle was a classmate of mine in the Spiritual Psychology program at University of Santa Monica. Though we had many conversations together over our year studying Consciousness, Health, and Healing, I never knew she was a professional astrologer! With a strong connection to astrology and my chart, I was excited to pick Danielle's brain. We had a great conversation covering many things from...