Health Gig

On this episode of Health Gig, we welcome Melvin McLeod, a celebrated editor and writer in the field of Buddhist teachings and practice. In his extensive experience, he has edited three books of teachings by Thich Nhat Han, authored Mindful Politics: A Buddhist Guide to Making the World a Better Place, and currently serves as editor-in-chief of Lion's Roar and Buddhadharma, and series editor for t...

On this episode of Health Gig, we hear from Carley Hauck, who is a Senior Learning Architect and Executive Coach. Carley is vastly experienced in the world of both professional and individual development, having supported leaders in Fortune 100 companies as well as practiced as a marriage and family therapist. Holding a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology, Carley also serves as adjunct in...

On this episode of Health Gig, we welcome celebrated Nutritional Psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo. As both a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and professional chef, she serves as the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. In her research on the relationship between mental health and the gut microbiome, Dr. Naidoo was inspired to write This Is Your Brain on Food,...

On this episode of Health Gig, our guest is the renowned health and wellness industry veteran Karen Thomson, author of “The Sugar Free Revolution,” pioneering work in the field of sugar and complex carb addiction. After battling addiction issues and receiving rehabilitation services, she realized there was a need for a support system for those battling sugar dependencies. In 2013 she started the w...

On this episode of Health Gig we are diving into our Human Design charts with Nikki Brafman, Founder of the School of Manifestation & Host of The Bridge Work Podcast. Human Design combines four spiritual modalities, Chinese I Ching, the Hindu Brahman Chakra System, the Kabbalah, and astrology and then it adds scientific modalities as well, like quantum mechanics, astronomy, biochemistry and geneti...

On this episode of Health Gig we are excited to share another part of our Powered by Paragon series. Here, we dive into the world of sexual health and wellness and how it relates to our overall well being. Our guest is Dr. Amy Killen, an anti-aging and regenerative medicine physician who specializes in aesthetics and sexual medicine. Dr. Killen is board certified in Emergency Medicine, and has ove...

We are thrilled to share an incredibly inspiring story on this episode of Health Gig. Chris Nikic is the first athlete in the world with Down Syndrome to complete an Ironman. Chris is joined by his friend and coach Dan Grieb, who is the CEO of Home to Sell Team at Keller Williams and has completed 17 Ironman races himself. Together they discuss making the world a more inclusive place, where they d...

On this episode, we are so grateful to be joined by Laura D. Adams to discuss our financial health as we close in on tax season. She is a personal finance expert, author of nine books, and has been the host of the popular “Money Girl Podcast” since 2008. On Health Gig, Laura talks all about her new book, “Money-Smart Solopreneur: A Personal Finance System for Freelancers, Entrepreneurs, and Side-H...

On this episode, we are so grateful to be joined by Adriana Carrig. She is the Founder & CEO of the Little Words Project, a company that spreads love, acceptance, and kindness one bracelet at a time. What started in college turned into a full business after graduating from the College of New Jersey, and now the Little Words Project bracelets can be found worldwide. On Health Gig, Adriana talks abo...

On this episode of Health Gig, we are thrilled to be joined by author, speaker, and motivator, Cathy Richards. Cathy is the author of Boom: 6 Steps to a Longer, Healthier Life, which provides practical tips for exercise, eating healthy, and living longer. An exercise physiologist with more than 20 years experience as a wellness coach, Cathy has worked with college students, corporate executives, b...

The Bright Bold & Real Co-Mindfulness Project has produced a special community series as we literally go inside at this time to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to give your mind a rest and give your week a sense of calm, grace and flexibility. The sessions are taped live every Sunday from 8-8:30pm at comindfulness.io and then rebroadcast on all of your favorite podcast platform...

On this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Reverend Canon Jan Naylor Cope to discuss spiritual health and wellness. Jan is the Provost of the Washington National Cathedral, where Doro is a member of the congregation. As provost, she oversees the cathedral’s development department and works closely with the dean and the cathedral’s leadership on its strategic vision, ministry and mission. On...

Growing Bolder is a team of award-winning journalists, broadcasters and creatives all focused on sharing the inspirational stories of ordinary people living extraordinary lives — men and women who are redefining the possibilities of life after 50. Growing Bolder not only provides the inspiration to live a healthier and more active life, it delivers the tools, tips, resources and community support...

On this episode of Health Gig, we are excited to feature another guest from our Powered by Paragon series. Molly Bloom has lived an extraordinary life, whose journey has taken her from world class skier, to college student, to L.A. waitress, to building and operating the largest and most notorious private poker game in the world. She chronicles her story in her memoir, Molly’s Game, which was adap...

The Bright Bold & Real Co-Mindfulness Project has produced a special community series as we literally go inside at this time to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to give your mind a rest and give your week a sense of calm, grace and flexibility. The sessions are taped live every Sunday from 8-8:30pm at comindfulness.io and then rebroadcast on all of your favorite podcast platform...

On this episode of Health Gig we are excited to welcome Laura Cox Kaplan. Laura is the creator and host of the popular podcast, “She Said/She Said’, where Laura has talked to hundreds of women about positivity, perspective, and the amazing work they are doing in the world. To her show, Laura also brings more than 25 years of experience at the highest levels of business, politics, and public policy...

The Bright Bold & Real Co-Mindfulness Project has produced a special community series as we literally go inside at this time to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to give your mind a rest and give your week a sense of calm, grace and flexibility. The sessions are taped live every Sunday from 8-8:30pm at comindfulness.io and then rebroadcast on all of your favorite podcast platform...

We are thrilled to share another episode in our Powered By Paragon Series featuring Ed Morales. Ed is the Peer Support and Wellness Manager at the Gilbert, Arizona Police Department, where he has dedicated himself to enacting an innovative approach to ensure officers and support staff are mentally ready for their shifts. Prior to his current work, Ed served in the United States Marine Corps and as...

The Bright Bold & Real Co-Mindfulness Project has produced a special community series as we literally go inside at this time to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to give your mind a rest and give your week a sense of calm, grace and flexibility. The sessions are taped live every Sunday from 8-8:30pm at comindfulness.io and then rebroadcast on all of your favorite podcast platform...

The Bright Bold & Real Co-Mindfulness Project has produced a special community series as we literally go inside at this time to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to give your mind a rest and give your week a sense of calm, grace and flexibility. The sessions are taped live every Sunday from 8-8:30pm at comindfulness.io and then rebroadcast on all of your favorite podcast platform...

On this episode of Health Gig we welcome David Starbuck Smith. David began his tennis career at five years old, who ultimately went on to play tennis at UC Berkeley until he left to play professionally for three years. After tennis, understanding the human body became his passion. David began training with exercise therapist Pete Egoscue, and then went on to open his own clinic implementing the Eg...

Our guest on this episode is Richard Davidson, PhD. He is a pioneer in studying the effects of mindfulness meditation on the human brain, and is joining us for a second time on Health Gig to talk about the mind, the pillars of well-being, and what he and his team are doing at the Center for Healthy Minds. He is a neuroscientist, psychologist and research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at t...

The Bright Bold & Real Co-Mindfulness Project has produced a special community series as we literally go inside at this time to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to give your mind a rest and give your week a sense of calm, grace and flexibility. The sessions are taped live every Sunday from 8-8:30pm at comindfulness.io and then rebroadcast on all of your favorite podcast platform...

The Bright Bold & Real Co-Mindfulness Project has produced a special community series as we literally go inside at this time to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to give your mind a rest and give your week a sense of calm, grace and flexibility. The sessions are taped live every Sunday from 8-8:30pm at comindfulness.io and then rebroadcast on all of your favorite podcast platform...

Dr. Freeman Hrabowski is a recognized leader and innovator in American higher education. Currently Dr. Freeman serves as President of University of Maryland, Baltimore County. the Under President Obama, he chaired the US President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African-Americans. He has been named one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World”, and one of the “10 Best C...