Alter Life

The time has come to address this topic head on! Trauma and PTSD is ubiquitous in our society today... and today we offer a fresh perspective to the conversation. Some takeaways from the conversation...  Traumatic events are correlated to chronic disease BUT do not cause chronic disease Viktor Frankl and Nelson Mandela are two popular examples of human resiliency Healing trauma does not require re...

I'm excited to have Rohini on this podcast. I have been connecting with her regularly via the Soul Centered Series that she has organized . This program dives into the teachings of Sydney Banks, the 3 Principles of Mind, Consciousness, and Thought. It has been a phenomenally enlightening experience, giving insight into how we create this crazy human experience of life! In this conversation, w...

Today we dive into the huge abyss of GMOs...! More important we talk about the chemical, Glyhposate (active ingredient of RoundUp) that is heavily sprayed on GMO crops that are engineered to be resistant to the harmful effects of glyphosate. While it's a deep and heavy topic and we did just scratch the service, this episode has a number of important take aways that are intended to inform and...

I love talking about breath! It is FREE medicine. Modulating breath is a powerful practice that can hav ehuge impacts on your the health and wellbeing of your mind and your body. In this conversation we dive deeply into all of that, and discuss some practical tools and information to optimize your breathing patterns. Some of highlight topics in this conversation include...  * Breath is the link be...

I came out of the "vegan closet" back around Episode 28 ( https://www.alter.health/episode28 )when I was talking with Sailesh Rao. Early this week, I dove into a friendly debate with Dr. Stephen Hussey (Episode 76 - https://www.alter.health/episode76 ) where we discussed veganism from a health and environmentalist perspective.  Here, we decided to finally dive in a little deeper into why...

Well this conversation was a hoot! Not your typical Alter Your Health interview, but more of a debate... a friendly one that is!   Being very passionate about a plant based lifestyle for human health and environmental sustainability, I was hesitant to accept Dr. Hussey's request to come onto the podcast knowing he does not advocate such a lifestyle. Then, I realized the importance of broadeni...

A lot of emphasis is put on the harshness of the toxins that we can be exposed to in this physical world.   The fact of the matter is that our bodies are always creating toxins through just existing here in physical human form!   Similarly, in this human experience, "toxic" thoughts are inevitable. Luckily, just like our physical body, our mind is self-cleaning, always bringing in fresh...

Michael Galinsky is a documentary film maker, not a standard guest on the podcast! However, as he states, he is not your standard film maker! In this episode we talk all about the work of Dr. John Sarno, documented beautifully in Michaels phenomenal documentary, All The Rage. Watch the documentary at https://www.alltheragedoc.com Some of my favorite highlights include...  * (at least) 80% of heali...

With Veganism gaining popularity, it makes perfect sense that Vegan Keto would be the next big thing... and it is! We've found ourselves in an increasing number of conversations around high fat, ketogenic diets. We thought it was a good opportunity to s hare our thoughts on the matter from a rational and science based perspective. A ketogenic diet consists of an outrageous 70% of calories fro...

This episode is pretty sciencey... We dive deep into the Gerson Therapy principles and how this nutritional approach to healing cancer is so powerful! Some important highlights...  Key principles of the Gerson Therapy Why sugar DOES NOT feed cancer Acidity vs Alkalinity in the body Why low salt intake is critical for healing How coffee enemas are the secret weapon for detox Enjoy, and be sure to l...

Happy #HEARTWEEK!  This week is a group effort organized by Dr. Bryant Esquejo to raise awareness of natural approaches to keeping YOU and your HEART healthy! Let's face it - we know of one really phenomenal tried and true method for preventing and reversing heart disease... in fact, that is the name of the book - Prevent and Heart Disease by Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr. In this episode we g...

Jane Esselstyn, daughter of Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, is no stranger to the whole food plant-based lifestyle. ​ She's a leader in the field with tons of wisdom to share. Some things we covered include...  - Her transition to eating more plants - it actually wasn't because of her father!  - Raising a plant strong family  - Tips and tricks for facing society from a WFPB perspective  - The pr...

This is the 3rd of 3 episodes tackling the huge topic of Autoimmunity. Healing requires knowing 2 critical pieces of information: 1) what is going on & 2) what to do about it .   - Two weeks ago we we talked about “what is going on” in Episode 65: www.alter.health/episode65 (Read a blog on the topic: www.alter.health/blog/autoimmunity-goes-viral-1 ) - Last week we discussed “what to do about i...

Robby Barbaro is the co-founder of Mastering Diabetes, an online Group Coaching platform designed to support individuals in managing and reversing all types of diabetes. In this conversation, we talk about Robby's journey of optimally managing his type 1 diabetes and his intention of finding a way to naturally reverse this chronic "autoimmune" condition. We also of course focus on t...

Last week, we opened up the can of worms that is Autoimmunity, discussing the TRUTH of the matter that the body NEVER attacks itself - www.alter.health/episode65 Here, we go deeper into the topic, specifically talking about healing oneself with diet and lifestyle alone! To sum it up, we talked about... Where toxins may be hiding in your environment How the body heals when the blood is purified by...

Chris BEAT Cancer! But he didn't do it with harsh chemicals and suppressive therapies that "kill" or "fight" c ancer. Chris won the battle by naturally supporting his innate immune system through transforming his entire life! This transformation not only allowed him to "beat" cancer and survive, but THRIVE!   Some other take aways include...  The importance of un...

WHOOPS! Forgot to turn on the microphone! Apologies for the poor audio... This is such a HUGE topic that is very important to me. More and more people are diagnosed with more and more varieties of autoimmune conditions. In this conversation I share my thoughts on the matter, along with my take on Anthony William, the Medical Medium's perspective on the matter.   Take aways... 1 - The body ALW...

I first connected with Stef through social media, feeling a strong resonance with his work and his message. In this conversation, we cover a lot of ground - from Stef's background and coming into the work of human transformation to what is means to be a man in this world. While a lot of the conversation was about what masculinity means in our world, this information transcends gender and soci...

We hear of peoples struggles with sleep ALLLL the time. Optimizing sleep is critical to healing any physical health condition. In this episode we talk about all the reasons WHY as well as important keys when it comes to HOW to sleep better! Some important takeaways include... Sleep is when the body repairs, heals, and regenerates cells Human growth hormone (aka the longevity hormone) is highest du...

Dr. Chong is back for round 2! After a wonderful conversation about "Healing the Heart with Food" (Alter Your Health #4) we never even touched on the massive topic of CHOLESTEROL! So, this was allllll about cholesterol, and why cholesterol alone is not the most important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Some take aways from this conversation are...  * What Cholesterol does in the...

I think this was one of my favorite LIVE episodes so far! Susanna starts us off by getting personal, sharing her experience with anorexia. Navigating the mental, emotional, and physical dis-ease that ultimately guided her into a place of deep inner peace and trusting... Powerful stuff!!! Orthorexia and eating disorders are clearly a huge sticky topic, but we talked about how underlying it all is a...

In this conversation, Dicken shares how understanding the nature of the human experience leads to deepened states of peace and wellbeing in addition to expanded creative potential. In such a crazy and chaotic world, people are running around pointing fingers at one another for causing suffering. Dicken shares the one true cause of all suffering, and contrary to popular belief, it has nothing to do...

Christmas is over and New Years is upon us, which means many of you may be thinking about resolutions. In this episode, we talk about creating resolutions with a proper mindset that sets you up for authentic success! In addition to creating resolutions from a clear and authentic place, we talk about the "3 C's" to a successful and sustainable resolution, which include  * Commitment...

I've always appreciated fungi, and today's episode is packed with powerful information from a truly fun-gi! Jeff is an expert mycologist. Our conversation traversed all things from medicinal mushroom properties, culinary mushrooms, mushroom cultivation, as well as how sketchy the mushroom supplement industry is. I learned a ton. One big take away for me was the fact that most mushroom po...

The holidays are upon us! In this episode we talk about staying resilient and healthy through potential stressors of holiday season. So many people travel, indulge in rich foods, and face stress of family and social situations. We discuss ways to gently mitigate some of these factors as we approach the holidays. Here is a list of some of our tips When traveling Stay hydrated! Pack fruits and veget...