Dr. L.'s Healthy Practices' Podcast

Inner strength is one of the phrases that is used widely, but it's open to interpretation. Let's close the chain and talk about what inner strength is for real in this Podcast.  If you were asked to explain inner strength, you might use words like perseverance or resilient and that isn't wrong , it's just that they're tied into your inner strength and tied up in your purpo...

Traditionally juice diets have been used for detoxification purposes. The principles behind this are straightforward and do make sense, but are only designed for a short period of 2-3 days maximum (often called a juice fast).   By only consuming fresh juices for a period of time you naturally abstain from fats, processed carbohydrates and refined sugars as well as substances like coffee and alcoho...

Most everyone would like to have money and the things it can buy, but it’s more important to have those things money can’t buy if you want to live a fulfilled life.  Sure, money allows you to take trips, buy a nice home and purchase luxury items. But money can’t buy everything. Aspects in your life and your relationships will always be priceless.  So, what are 6 priceless things that money can’t b...

There are a lot of people who struggle with confidence issues, but there are those whose struggle goes much deeper than their confidence level. Those with low self-esteem seem to be more likely to struggle with depression. So, are low self-esteem and depression linked and if so, how? Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note that these podcasts are for informational purposes! T...

Self-blame refers to a person’s tendency to consider themselves at fault, especially when things don’t go as well as planned, even if the cause or events were beyond their control. A pattern of self-blame leads a person to feel constantly guilty and inferior.   Although the tendency to self-blame can make a person seem humble and unassuming, it can also inhibit them in becoming more creative and w...

If you're like most people, you want to thrive more each day than the day before. During this unique experience, you’re trying to become the best version of yourself. On your life journey, you’ll be striving toward continuous improvement so you can reach personal goals, have better relationships with people, and become successful in your career. It’s a fantastic goal, and you deserve to know...

Everyone knows and understands emotions to a certain degree. If you’re walking down the street and see a woman smiling, you know she is happy. Next, you see a little boy crying outside a shop, you know he is sad.  As you continue your walk, you see a man standing by a bench with his fists balled up, and a red face, and hear yelling on the phone, you know he is angry. As humans, we are able to pick...

Everybody has at least one character defect. It is how you go about it and how you choose to mitigate or change your bad habits, that define you as a person. Life is non- linear and non- stagnant, and nobody is perfect. Keeping that in mind, be gentle to yourself and open your mind as you discover your character defects and work towards changing them. What Are Character Defects?  They are seemingl...

We all know the line from the Declaration of Independence “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” but have you ever truly considered what that line means?  Thomas Jefferson wrote the phrase to mean the pursuit of a meaningful life, one that provides someone with satisfaction and happiness in their daily lives. With all of the stressors going on in the world, all of us can use a little extra...

Have you ever been told to stop living in the past? People will often say this in an attempt to provide encouraging advice about moving on with your life. It sounds easy, but is it?   Although it sounds easy enough, it can be very difficult, especially if there are deep-seated reasons behind living in the past. Significant past experiences and memories, such as the death of a loved one, a painful...

Experiencing self-esteem issues? It happens. Many people find themselves struggling with their overall self-confidence for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, these feelings of unworthiness appear after a difficult event, such as a negative conversation or even something more drastic, such as being fired from your dream job.  Other times, a lack of self-confidence could be a years-long, or perhaps ev...

Sometimes, it seems impossible to make plans for the future, especially if you are insecure and find that when you do make plans, they never turn out quite how you expect them to. This can create a sense of insecurity and anxiety in a person that can be difficult to overcome. Whether you want to succeed or not, these seeds of doubt can plant themselves in your mind and prevent you from doing what...

When you hear the words, "I'm traveling next month," the first thought that comes to mind is that the person is going to sit on a beach or go on a cruise for a month.  While both endeavors can be relaxing and give the mind and body a chance to rest from the hectic world, travel can be much more. Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note that these podcasts are fo...

When you have fallen in life, you may feel hurt, scared, and broken. Rising back up is important, but you don’t want to carry your negative feelings into your next successful attempt. How do you rise up stronger and better? Here are five ways to rise up and improve your life. Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note that these podcasts are for informational purposes! They are...

Do you listen to your body's signals?   When you feel fatigued or plagued by a lack of concentration, do you take the hint and take a rest?   So many people suffer from the telltale signs of exhaustion, but rather than taking a self-care day, they push through and end up even more frustrated.   I hope you listen, but if you've been disconnected from your body and inner voice for a long t...

People hate to fail. It associates them with losing which makes them believe they are losers. Society doesn’t look favorably on losers. When failure does happen, people tend to give up too easily instead of using the experience as a way to learn and grow. We are going to face many obstacles that will knock us down. Some of them will be small obstacles while others will be more severe. We set up bl...

Being in a relationship is a big step and commitment. Good relationships are stable and leave you feeling content while also providing flexibility and support. Many people wonder whether they are in the best relationship for them and if they should continue to invest time and energy into their relationship.  Good relationships are an essential component to a happy and fulfilled life, so it makes s...

Mental fatigue is an increasingly common struggle in today’s fast-paced world. We juggle work, personal obligations, digital distractions, and endless to-do lists, often without taking the time to reset.  This leads to exhaustion, brain fog, emotional depletion, and even physical symptoms like headaches or tension in the body. The mind becomes sluggish, focus deteriorates, and motivation wanes, ma...

With so much happening around us at all times throughout the day, it’s not only normal — but necessary — to take a few minutes out of your day to recharge your brain. If you’re unsure of how to get started, you’ve come to the right place for this podcast today. Here are some daily practices you can use to recharge your brain and maintain your mental clarity and energy. Hope you enjoyed this inform...

It's so easy to fall into a pit of stress and overwhelm, especially when the world moves at such a fast pace today. You're constantly deluged by to-do lists, notifications, and people asking for help or favors. It's hard to perfect your balancing act when you're trying to balance everyone else's business, too.  What you need is a place to recharge. Somewhere to reconnect a...

Many people end up leaving their careers because they experience burnout. Burnout is a feeling of complete and total exhaustion, often caused by people pushing themselves past their limits at work. Burnout can also be influenced by negative or toxic work cultures, which can create even more stress on top of a demanding workload.  While different people experience burnout for different reasons, the...

You rely on your mental energy to focus, to be productive, and to protect your emotional well-being. So, what can you do to protect it? While there are plenty of activities you can do to restore your mental energy, it's just as important that you recognize the habits that drain your mental energy and here on this podcast, I will detail six of the biggest offenders.  Hope you enjoyed this info...

Has your mental energy in the morning been lagging? Whether due to a bad night’s sleep, ongoing anxiety, or unhealthy eating habits, you can kickstart your morning and energize your mind with these four easy-to-start morning routines discussed in this podcast. Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note that these podcasts are for informational purposes! They are not intended to...

If you have ever faced a truly stressful situation, you know how exhausting the experience can be. Even if your stressful situation did not involve a lot of physical activity, you may walk away from it feeling completely worn out and ragged. How can an emotion leave you feeling like you just ran a marathon?  This is because stress doesn't just exist within your mind – it is also a force that...

Everyone experiences periods of high, intense stress during their lifetime. It isn’t fun – in fact, the whole experience can be downright unpleasant and uncomfortable, but going through stress is a normal and natural part of life.   Despite experiencing stress being a normal part of human life, it is crucial to learn how to best manage your mental energy during periods of high stress, as too much...