The Doctor Dads Podcast

Neuro-Linguistic Programming Most of us communicate in only one form of communication. Some are blessed to communicate in more than one, most without being aware of this. In order to truly connect and establish rapport with others we have to communicate with them in their primary form of communication. Visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and auditory digital are some of the different streams of communi...

Reiki is a healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient's body and restore physical and emotional well-being. Recent published research has shown the effectiveness and benefits of Reiki as a healing tool. In this episode we discuss Christi’s journey in the field of nursing...

Turns out our faces tell a story about who we are as individuals and how the journey of life has impacted our physical and mental/emotional health. We sit down with Dr. Todd Frisch the author of Why The Face? Dr. Todd shares his journey as a healer. We dive into his paradigm, we talk about using traditional chinese medicine as a guide to improve your health, and we dive into the amazing art and pr...

November is Men’s Health Month. Creating awareness and having an active role in our health is essential to not only prevent disease but to optimize and thrive on our journey of life. Too many times we all hear stories about someone becoming aware of disease in their body and its too late. Creating health is a full time job and as we age this journey evolves and deserves more of our attention, time...

In 2003, finding himself engulfed in a period of deep existential despair, Rob embarked on a search for the purpose and meaning of his life. To his amazement, he received and physically heard the answer which contributed to a dramatic life transformation. Since that time, Rob has dedicated his life to contributing to the uplifting benefit, healing and welfare of others. Having been raised in a str...

The Doctor Dads interview Dr. Parul Haribhai a physical therapist and therapeutic pain specialist. We focus our conversation on the therapeutic benefits of dry needling. While still a relatively unknown procedure to many, this method is a proven pain solution option, it’s minimally invasive, requires no medication, and targets a wide range of common and uncommon conditions. Dry needling is a safe...

The Doctor Dads interview Joe De Sena on his latest book 10 Rules For Resilience. Afterwards Dr. Nick and Dr. David discuss some of the rules that Joe highlights in his book along with their own stories and experiences as parents and how they are trying to build resilient kids of their own.   Joe De Sena’s new book, 10 Rules for Resilience: Mental Toughness for Families is a guidebook for becoming...

The nervous system receives, processes and transmits messages to and from every part of our body to help us respond, adapt, and recover from and experience our environment. A Vitalistic approach to structural integrity requires addressing all the subsystems that contribute to coherence of our nervous system.. When all of the subsystems are tuned it brings coherence to our mind and body and enables...

We all want to feel superhuman so we can tackle life and perform at our best. There are products and practices that we all use to assist us on our journey. The Doctor Dads roll out a list of their favorite things to use on the daily in their lifestyle to help them show up as the best version of themselves. Products and Practices Discussed: -Daily Supplements -Meal Replacement Hacks -Snack Hacks -R...

We all will deal with pain at some point in our lives. The reality is that most individuals and some doctors don’t understand how the body experiences pain and how to address the root cause of different types of pain.   In this episode we discuss: -What is chronic pain? -Different types of pain and why it’s important to know the difference -Biopsychosocial approach to pain -Pain Neuroscience -Hypn...

For the past decade the reality of concussions and the long term effects and consequences of brain injuries has finally received the attention needed. Playing football has its risks and if these risks are not taken serious there can be long term health problems for individuals who suffer from repetitive head trauma.  Zac Easter could be your neighbor, your classmate, your son. In December 2015, Za...

Dr. Nick and Dr. David continue the brain conversation from a few weeks back following Episode 89 Traumatic Brain Injury with Dr. Mark Gordon. Our Brain (nervous system) receives, processes and transmits messages to and from every part of our body to help us respond, adapt, and recover from and experience our environment. From acute physical trauma to chronic trauma from poor lifestyle habits, and...

Our endocrine system is intricate and complex. It strives to maintain a homeostasis and harmony of our delicate biochemistry. It is composed of our pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, and gonads. Interestingly enough, these glands have an enormous impact on our health, structure, and even our personality. By using our glandular type we can gain some insights into our physical and emotional characteristi...

Dr. Nick interviews Dr. David on the importance of addressing the feet and their role in the many issues we experience with our bodies. Our feet are our foundation and play a massive role in our posture and how me move. When the foot hits the ground the entire biomechanic chain is set off all the way to the head. The importance of having a strong functional feet plays a vital role in your structur...

Our breathe is something that has been with us since birth and we do it automatically everyday. What most of us don't understand is that our breathe plays a vital role in our overall health and well-being. Breathing properly and knowing how to find your breathe under times of stress is a key component of regulating our nervous system, providing energy, pumping our lymphatic system, oxygenating our...

As parents we are always striving to strengthen our connection to our children. The guidance and lessons we provide shape our children on their journey of life. What tools/methods do you practice as a parent to find, strengthen, and maintain your connection with your children. How are lessons learned in your household? On this week's show we talk to Allen Carter the author of the book "Letters fro...

Bloating, Abdominal Discomfort, Changes in Bowel Habits are symptoms that many are experiencing in this day an age. Dysbiosis aka Bacterial overgrowth problems have led to many digestive health problems. IBS, IBD, SIBO, and SIFO are affecting more of the population every year. Pharmaceutical solutions aren’t effective for  many of these chronic conditions. We are still learning more and more about...

A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a complex and convoluted process that leads to the disruption of brain function. The initial injury, can be represented by traumatic or non-traumatic injuries. In traumatic injuries there is a transfer of physical energy from outside the individual to the inside which might be represented by blunt head trauma as in an assault, blast wave trauma from an IED, accele...

Is is possible to live to 120 years old? Our guest Dr. Stephen Petteruti believes we are approaching a time in medicine where it's possible to feel better, live longer and live better. Tune in as we learn a roadmap that can lead you to living a long and healthy life that pushes the boundaries of what we have been told is possible for our lifespan. We discuss: -Foundations of healthy living -The im...

The Doctor Dads tackle an important topic that we unfortunately can’t escape these days. The science is CLEAR, EMF or Electromagnetic Pollution is NOT SAFE. Turns out all this technology we constantly utilize to make our days more productive and convenient does have a negative impact on our health. WiFi, bluetooth enabled devices, cell phone towers, and any wireless technology that we use is emitt...

Could you be missing a simple important piece of your health that is essential to your healing and well-being? The earth beneath our feet provides us with food and water, a surface to sit, stand, walk, run, swim, climb, play, and build on. Surprisingly enough one of the most important things it provides for us is- electrons. When you touch the ground with your bare feet or body, the electrons flow...

We are light beings. A truth that many are unaware of, that once learned can reshape your perception of the power of your body.   The Doctor Dads interview Klaus Oehr who has spent the last 50 years in the field of chemical and electrochemical research and development. Klaus shares another lens to which we can look through to create a better understanding of what we truly are and how our bodies co...

The Doctor Dads discuss the powerful healing therapy BEMER with Eric Perowsky. Healthy circulation is vital to optimal health. Blood is the body’s universal means of transport; oxygen, nutrients, chemical messengers (e.g., hormones) and immune cells are all transported through our blood. When our body’s cells, tissues and organs are adequately nourished and metabolic waste products are removed, ou...

The Doctor Dads bring on returning guest Dr. Osvaldo Gaytan again to talk about mental health. Dr. Gaytan is a wealth of knowledge and has begun a new journey to change the approach of how mental/behavioral health challenges are treated. Getting the whole person well takes educating the patient on the importance of lifestyle medicine and the impact it has on their brain and mind. Diet, exercise, a...

The Doctor Dads hang out with Wade Lightheart president of BiOptimizers a company born from pain and passion. Wade shares his journey and how it led him to his passion to help others optimize their health. Wade educates us about: His journey from pain to passion Building the body from the inside out Being a Dietary Agnostic The reality of the state of our food supply The vital importance of optimi...