The Aging Mask- A Lifestyle Medicine Podcast

Send us Fan Mail I realized something the other day- I am coming up on one full year of this podcast- I have talked about habits, health, nutrition, stress, digestion, gratitude, listening to your body, and the chakra system- and 48 other topics, yet I have never talked about the topic that I not only reference in the title of this podcast- but reference a lot throughout the episodes themselves- a...

Send us Fan Mail R. E.S.P.E.C.T-  today’s topic is on Respect. This word carry’s a lot of weight - even more than love. We don’t use it casually- and we don’t lose it accidently. When someone says they have lost respect for another person, something meaningful has already shifted- something foundational. Respect is foundational to all relationships- personal and professional- and the reason is sim...

Send us Fan Mail Acne literally means- “Something  Coming to the Surface”- this definition alone tells you right away that acne is not random- its expressive! Eastern Medicine says that acne is a modern expression of OVERLOAD- which means the body has more coming in than it can handle- AND  when this happens- the skin steps in and helps release it.  In Eastern Medicine -Acne is NOT a skin problem-...

Send us Fan Mail Teas  have captured my full and undivided attention-  I’m not just drinking it, I have been diving into its history, what it does for our body, how  the herbs, roots and leaves heal us, and why it has been trusted for centuries. So todays topic is about Tea.  I want to talk about it as lifestyle medicine, not as a trend.  I thought I would share with you what I have learned so  th...

Send us Fan Mail The holidays are closing in fast! Yes,  they are fun, beautiful, and they are always filled with some form of excitement. I am not going to say relaxing, as that is up for debate. BUT,  I will say the holidays can also be very derailing. *your routines often get tested *Routines change *Schedules fill up and get chaotic  And your intentions slip; the things you meant to do slowly...

Send us Fan Mail Support and Encouragement. Two tiny words , but they shape our confidence, our identity, our mental health, and even our ability to grow. Both support and encouragement are forms of emotional nutrition. Your brain, your confidence, your motivation, and your sense of direction all depend on them.  Support is “ I am HERE With YOU- you are not alone. Support is about -presence, help,...

Send us Fan Mail Today I want to talk about a topic that has had my curiosity peaked for a very long time. And that is “Addiction”.   Everyone talks about addiction as if it only belongs to some people, or certain types of families or certain personality types. But the more I have studied it, observed it , and questioned it the more I realized something very important: EVERY human brain is built w...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are going to talk about two Emotions that we all experience and can’t escape.   Envy & Jealousy We talk about them constantly, yet most of us don’t clearly understand what they really are  or how they differ, and because of this ,we often mix them up, mislabel and carry the wrong emotion. They are more than emotions, they are hard wired survival responses that evolved...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s topic is about a “drug” that nobody wants to admit is a drug. No it’s not alcohol. Not Nicotine. Not the ones that go up your nose or in your arm. This one is handed out like candy.  It has the most recognizable sound, The Crack. The opening of an ice cold “soda” can. For a lot of people , this is the sound of relief, safety, and comfort, a treat. A pick me up. A moment of...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s topic is one that EVERYONE deals with quietly- one that is really not discussed out loud, and that is Hair Removal- Shaving-Tweezing &Waxing.  Now Hair removal is  not new- Humans have been at war with their body hair for over 6,000 years & believe it or not-body hair on women was once considered unfeminine- and even men groomed and removed hair to show that they w...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s topic might seem deceptively simple. Hobbies. Hobbies are those fun side activities  that light you up, calm your mind and add a little spice to your life beyond your daily responsibilities. Let’s talk about them.  A hobby is  any activity you choose to do for pleasure, creativity, curiosity and fulfillment; not because you have to but because you WANT to. *Hobbies are not...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s topic  is one that hopefully touches every single one of us; whether you are a teen just starting to explore your fitness journey- in your thirties just trying to stay strong- or in your fifties, sixties, or beyond wondering if you are too old to lift a weight. I am talking about strength, muscles, and how strength training  can literally change the way your body ages insi...

Send us Fan Mail Today's topic is: Fine Lines & Wrinkles what your face and neck are trying to tell you about your health.  Before we start- I just want say that this episode isn’t just for those of us who already have fine lines and wrinkles. Whether you are in your teens, twenties, or thirties- basically if you are young, and your skin is still smooth tight and wrinkle free- this episod...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s topic is about something we all do- and most of the time-we do it  for reasons we can’t even explain. It serves no REAL purpose, yet we all keep on doing it. And honestly, the only word I know to describe it is painful. I am talking about Worry! That constant looping voice that tells us something MIGHT go wrong or be wrong-even when everything is fine. Worry doesn’t solve...

Send us Fan Mail The crown Chakra sits right at the very top of your head, at the crown. Some traditions even describe it as being slightly above your head, almost like a halo of energy the hovers over you.  The crown chakra is the gateway to higher states of awareness. While the lower chakras connect us to the earth, to people, and to our inner world, the crown chakra connects us to something big...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Aging Mask, we continue our chakra journey and move into one of the most fascinating and mysterious energy centers of the body, the "Third Eye" AKA: The "Brow" Chakra. This episode is deigned to give you both a practical and inspiring look at this energy center. You will learn where it is located, what it governs in your mind and body, what happens...

Send us Fan Mail As the 5th chakra , the throat chakra is also the FIRST of what is known as the upper Chakras. This energy center is all about communication, expression, and speaking your truth. If you have ever felt a lump in your throat when holding back words, or the rush of release/that deep breath when you finally said what needed to be said, you have already experienced the power of this Ch...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode , I will share with you what the heart chakra is, where it is located-and how it influences both your mental and physical health. As I did  with the others I will share with you what balance looks like, what happens when this chakra is out of balance, and most importantly what you can do to bring it back into harmony. I will also share some physical symptoms you mi...

Send us Fan Mail I have been taking you through our chakras, first we have the foundational chakra- the root chakra-(located at the base of the spine); moving up to the second level we have the Sacral chakra (which is located in the lower abdomen, just below the belly button, and above  the pubic bone- on the spine)  and today we will learning about the 3rd chakra, the most fiery, energizing , and...

Send us Fan Mail Today, is episode #2 of my series on the  Chakras.  With our solid ROOT Chakra foundation in place, we can now move up on level into the second chakra -   The S acral Chakra- this Chakra is all about: Creativity- The Sacral Chakra is the center of creation, ideas, artistic energy, and innovation Pleasure- It governs how we experience joy, intimacy, emotional openness, and healthy...

Send us Fan Mail The  Root Chakra is known as your energy center of safety, security, stability and survival.  You may have heard the word “Chakra” before, it comes from the ancient Sanskrit, it means “spinning wheel of light”- “ WHEEL” .The chakra system is composed of 7 main energy wheels (chakras) that regulate our energetic bodies- which refers to the part of you that ISNT physical but still a...

Send us Fan Mail “Drink more water”, It's on every  health tip list, every skin care book, and now all over socials.  But how many of us  actually think about why it’s so important that we drink more water, it’s not just for survival. water is the  one essential nutrient no person can live without . That is how vital water is.   Water isn’t just something we drink to survive- it’s the foundat...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is all about “Mindful Movement.”. Mindful movement is ANY physical activity you do with full awareness of your body, breath, and surroundings, instead of just going thru the motions you are present and aware of the sensations and movements of your body.  It means paying attention to.... ·   How your body feels with each movement -how your muscles, joints and balanc...

Send us Fan Mail Today I am going to share with you the 4 A’s of emotional wellbeing. These are four essential emotional nutrients  that we all crave and are an absolute  necessity  from our first day on planet earth until our last day. Whether you are aware of it or not, your emotional health is shaped by how much you give and receive these four things:  *Attention  *Affection,  *Appreciation *Ac...

Send us Fan Mail Cold therapy: Cold Therapy  might sound like a modern wellness trend, but the truth is this practice has been around for thousands of years, it is ancient, not trendy. And when something has been passed down through generations, and across the globe and cultures, it's usually because it works. Cold therapy has stood the test of time. Let me first share with you what cold ther...