GSMC Health & Wellness Podcast

Sarah discusses the many benefits of drinking green tea on a daily basis. There are conflicting studies on just how healthy green tea might be for you, but if even a fraction of the supposed benefits are true, then we should all be drinking it.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcas...

In this episode Mariano talks about  how other people’s perceptions of you can make you feel the urge to want to try to change who you come across as in their eyes. Having someone believe something false about your character can feel like your failure to properly represent yourself which makes you want to fix the discrepancy, creating an unequal dynamic in the relationship: One where you work for...

In this replay of episode 3 Pauline and Mariano talk about:    <br /><br />1. Bad habits to quit now (and how to quit)  <br /><br />2. Ketosis: Diet with nothing but Protein sources and veggies, no grains, sugars, carbs or  starches (upsides and downsides of this diet)<br /><br />3. Tips to feel fuller longer<br /><br />4. Setting small achievable go...

Sarah interviews Lisa Jakub, author of Not Just Me: Anxiety, Depression, and Learning to Embrace Your Weird. This book is part memoir, part guide to navigating your own struggles with mental health, and Lisa writes with warmth, compassion, plenty of facts, and lots of stories.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes...

Sarah interviews Jennifer Adkison about the benefits of including a doula in your birth plan.  She talks about her own birth experiences and her decision to train as a doula, as well as the differences between doulas and midwives and things to consider in the process of researching and choosing a potential doula.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to...

Sarah talks with advocate Tara Browing about Vaginal Birth After C-Section (VBAC).  Tara speaks of her own experience of having a VBAC after the birth of her twins resulted in one twin being born vaginally and the 2nd by caesarean section.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as...

Sarah talks about overall health through the lens of the Wholeness Wheel.  This wheel contains seven aspects of health and well-being: Spiritual, Physical, Emotional, Finanical, Social/Interpersonal, Vocational, and Intellectual, all of which are interconnected.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show. You can find us on iTunes or on any app t...

In this replay of a recent episode Sarah interviews Dr. John McGrail, a clinical hypnotherapist and creator of the Synthesis process.  Dr. McGrail's number 1 rule for life is that it should be fun and we should be able to experience life with all of its joy, despite the fact that everyone has pain in their lives.  His process involves hypnotherapy and something he calls Synthesis and addresses tha...

In this replay of a recent episode, Sarah interviews author and life coach Jenny G Perry.  Jenny talks about health in relation to loving ourselves and creating a positive self-image.  When we are able to love and accept ourselves for who we are, imperfections and all, we will be much healthier physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  When we love ourselves and are our best and most healthy selv...

In this replay of a recent interview, <br /><br />Sarah speaks with Stacy Brookman about Life Storytelling as a means of healing.  Through her own life experiences Stacy came to realize how helpful this process was and wanted to help other people experience what she had.  She talks about how to get started, what questions to ask yourself, and how to go through the process. She explains...

Many of us make New Year's Resolutions, and some of us even keep them.  We're more likely to fall back into our old habits, though, so this episode is about quitting bad habits and ways to form new, good habits.<br /><br />In this replay of episode 3 Pauline and Mariano talk about:    <br /><br />1. Bad habits to quit now (and how to quit)  <br /><br />2. Ketosi...

Sarah interviews Dr. John McGrail, a clinical hypnotherapist and creator of the Synthesis process.  Dr. McGrail's number 1 rule for life is that it should be fun and we should be able to experience life with all of its joy, despite the fact that everyone has pain in their lives.  His process involves hypnotherapy and something he calls Synthesis and addresses that pain so we can start to live a ba...

Sarah interviews author and life coach Jenny G Perry.  Jenny talks about health in relation to loving ourselves and creating a positive self-image.  When we are able to love and accept ourselves for who we are, imperfections and all, we will be much healthier physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  When we love ourselves and are our best and most healthy selves, then our relationships and how w...

Sarah speaks with Stacy Brookman about Life Storytelling as a means of healing.  Through her own life experiences Stacy came to realize how helpful this process was and wanted to help other people experience what she had.  She talks about how to get started, what questions to ask yourself, and how to go through the process. She explains how writing can be healing and how the process of writing you...

The holiday season is right arorund the corner, and while this is a joyous time for many, for others the season can be one of stress, anxiety, or depression.  Sarah gives a list of 10 suggestions to plan ahead and head off some of those feelings before they can really take hold.  If you have experienced these feelings during the holidays, what have you found that has helped?  What would you add to...

Sarah talks about Daylight Savings Time coming to an end on Sunday morning.  In the fall we seem to gain an hour of sleep, but do we really feel refreshed by this supposed gain?  For most people the answer is no.  Sarah gives some tips on how to navigate the time change in ways that will enable you to adjust faster and better, resetting your Circadian rhythm in the process.<br /><br />...

Don't look now, but Halloween is right around the corner.  Which means the rest of the end-of-year holidays aren't far behind.  What are your go-to ways for getting through the holidays in a healthy manner?  Sarah talks about Halloween and how to get through without eating your weight in sugar, as well as how to find motivation and moderation throughout the holiday season.  Halloween can be tricky...

A replay of Episode 2: In their first episode Pauline and Mariano focused on the physical aspects of working out. The other half of wellness is mental and emotional health and more specifically, a sense of wholeness. In this episode we discuss views on how we see ourselves (self image) and what we'll sacrifice to maintain it. What we do to avoid discomfort when outside of an original comfort zone...

In a replay of this first episode Mariano and Pauline discuss a general overview of fitness, covering basics such as nutrition, proper sleep, productive workouts, and supplementation.  They also address many popular myths surrounding Health and Wellness trends.<br /><br />Follow the GSMC Health & Wellness Podcast at <a href="http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/health-and-wellness-podcast...

The brain is one of our prized possessions, this episode learn how to boost its power and function! From what to eat, to the benefits of learning a new instrument, Pauline covers a variety of ways to protect our brains as we age. <br /><br />Follow the GSMC Health & Wellness Podcast at <a href="http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/health-and-wellness-podcast.html" rel="noopener">http:/...

In today's episode of the podcast, Pauline shares with her listeners alternatives and holistic ways to save the day! From herbal teas to calm your mind at the end of the day, to a remedy for pesky gas Pauline looks into it all. Acupuncture is explored as well as how yogurt can solve your problem with bad breath.<br /><br />Follow the GSMC Health & Wellnes Podcast at <a href="htt...

Summer time is right around the corner, and everyone wants to be summer time fine! In this episode of the podcast, Pauline shares with her listeners how to prepare for the summer and have their best skin yet. From exfolation to hydration Pauline covers it all.

Pauline discusses the art of conversation. She shares some tips and pointers on how to become a better conversationalist. From body language and mannerisms, to how to ask engaging questions, Pauline covers it all in this episode!<br /><br />Follow the GSMC Health & Wellness Podcast at: <a href="http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/health-and-wellness-podcast.html" rel="noopener">http:/...

Pauline discusses with her listeners all the benefits of the Aloe Vera plant. These benefits are highlighted, as well as a variety of ways to use the different parts of the plant. Pauline also shares some of her favorite uses for the plant, including drinking aloe vera and quick burn relief.<br /><br />Follow the GSMC Health & Wellness Podcast at: <a href="http://www.gsmcpodcast...

Small choices that we make can produce a huge outcome. In today's episode, Pauline gives ideas and tips on how to make some of our favorite dishes, recipes, and snacks a little bit healthier with easy substitutions and swaps. Try these and no one will ever know the difference!<br /><br />Follow the GSMC Health & Wellness Podcast at: <a href="http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/health-and...