Eager to Be Healthy - a Health and Happiness Podcast

Eager to Be Healthy — Allie Chandler — From Lyme to Wellness At twenty-five, Allie Chandler left for a backpacking trip through Europe as a healthy young teacher, and she came home with thirty to forty rotating symptoms that arrived all at once and refused to be named. It would take four more years to learn that a cluster of bug bites at the base of the Swiss Alps had sent her home with Lyme disea...

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including health, happiness, neurodiversity, mental health, physical fitness, life coaching, success, and global reach. The guest shares insights on consciousness, defining happiness, and success. The conversation also touches on the guest's work with Schools for Nepal and his music endeavors. Takeaways Consciousness and self-awareness are fundamenta...

Hannah Ashwell, a psychologist, counselor, coach, and therapist, discusses the importance of emotional well-being, resiliemotnce, and processing emotions. She also highlights the impact of modern-day addictions and the role of peer support in mental health. Takeaways Emotional well-being is impacted by various factors such as diet, exercise, and fresh air. Peer support can be as beneficial as ther...

Growing up on a farm in Portugal gave Ana Melikian a head start on healthy living she didn't fully appreciate until years later. In this episode of Eager to Be Healthy, Ana — a psychologist-turned-life-coach and host of The Mindset Zone podcast — joins Michael for a conversation about how culture, real food, and mindset coaching all connect in the pursuit of feeling your best. Ana shares how her u...

Mike Dyson shares his personal journey of overcoming rejection, finding purpose, and experiencing a health crisis. His story is a testament to the power of faith, resilience, and the pursuit of healing. Takeaways Overcoming rejection Finding purpose through faith Chapters 00:00 Reflections on the Journey and the Book 'The Shadow'

Jenny White, a retired nurse and brain tumor survivor, shares her journey of recovery and reinvention after a traumatic brain injury. Her experience led her to become an author of medical thrillers, using her own challenges as inspiration for her characters. Takeaways Resilience Reinvention Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Health Journey 09:50 Reinvention Through Writing 16:05 Nursing and Advocacy

Mia Mason shares her mental health journey and the role of artistic expression in her healing process. The conversation delves into understanding OCD and its impact on daily life, followed by a discussion on the therapeutic process of art and self-publishing. Takeaways Mental health journey Art as therapy Chapters 00:00 Mia Mason's Mental Health Journey and Artistic Expression 11:15 Therapeutic Pr...

Becky Funk shares her journey of overcoming health challenges and finding happiness, leading to her work in supporting moms and teens. She emphasizes the importance of nervous system regulation and effective communication with teens, offering practical advice and resources for parents. Takeaways Nervous system regulation is key Understanding and relating to teens is a complex process Chapters 00:0...

The conversation delves into the journey of health and happiness, the challenges of managing mental health in a demanding career, strategies for coping with mental health challenges, the transition to a new career and lifestyle, and the introduction of Podstars, a unique service for podcasters. The key takeaways emphasize the aspirational nature of health and happiness, as well as the importance o...

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including health, happiness, business, wellness industry, and habit reset. It delves into the emotional process of ice baths, reducing cortisol levels, and the use of continuous glucose monitoring for health refinement. The guest, Nathan Baws, shares insights on wellness, business, and the impact of habits on health and success. Takeaways Health and...

Mike Vardy shares insights on productivity, health, and lifestyle optimization. He emphasizes the importance of routines, planning, and capturing tasks to free up mental energy for deeper thinking and creativity. His approach to productivity is holistic, focusing on effectiveness, efficiency, and balance in life. Takeaways Routines and planning are essential for building healthy habits and balance...

The conversation delves into the themes of health, happiness, resilience, and professional growth. Dr. Dorothy Martin Neville shares her journey of overcoming adversity and achieving success through passion, purpose, and determination. The discussion emphasizes the importance of seizing dreams with passion and purpose, and provides actionable advice for transcending adversity. Takeaways Passion an...

The conversation covers Lucinda's health journey, her food philosophy, the power of thoughts and emotions, and the impact of the environment on health. Lucinda shares her experiences with melanoma, bee allergies, and scoliosis, as well as her approach to food and the importance of thoughts and emotions in health. She also discusses the impact of the environment on health, citing examples from scie...

The conversation covers the journey of personal transformation, the impact of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and diet changes, exploring Landmark Education, the power of language and emotional narratives, the intersection of faith and philosophy, and the influence of ancient texts on modern thinking. Takeaways Personal Transformation Spiritual Awakening Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Personal Transformation 0...

Wayne Elise shares insights on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the transition from street performer to juggler, teaching conversation skills, the power of human connection, embracing the strange, the art of conversation, socializing and conversation, and the importance of cooking and healthy living. Key takeaways include the importance of moderation and the value of helping others be themselves....

The conversation covers the challenges of custody battles and single parenting, as well as the importance of healthy co-parenting and dating as a single parent. It also delves into surviving a hostile breakup and co-parenting challenges, and maintaining health and happiness as a single parent. Takeaways Custody battles and single parenting Healthy co-parenting and dating as a single parent Chapter...

The conversation with Jenny Drescher explores the transformative power of improvisation in everyday life. From the art of acceptance to the development of situational awareness and the importance of the 'yes' mindset, Jenny shares valuable insights and actionable steps for personal growth and communication improvement. Takeaways Improv teaches faith and acceptance Improvisation enhances situationa...

The conversation covers a range of topics related to health coaching, nutrition, and food sensitivities. Michael Eager shares his personal health journey, motivation for change, and approach to health coaching. The discussion also delves into the impact of food choices on health, digestive health, and the implications of food processing on nutrition. Additionally, there is a segment on beer brewin...