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In this episode we speak with James Nestor about the profound power of our breath. James has written for Outside, Scientific American, The Atlantic, Dwell, The New York Times, and many other publications. His book Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves was a finalist for the 2015 PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing, an Amazon Best Science Book of 201...

In this episode we speak with Kianna Gnap about foot health and its importance for achieving strong functional pain-free bodies. Kianna is a fitness professional, athlete, and “Foot Nerd”. She is a certified personal and group fitness trainer. She earned her Bachelor of Science at Western University, and went on to pursue a Masters in European History from Kingston University in London, UK. After...

In this episode we speak with Dr. Uma Naidoo about the role of nutrition in promoting a healthy brain. Dr. Naidoo is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef and Nutrition Specialist. Her niche work is in Nutritional Psychiatry and she is regarded both nationally and internationally as a medical pioneer in this more newly recognized field. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, Ha...

In this episode we speak with Leah Penniman about her commitment to ending racism in farming and in the food chain. Leah is a Black Kreyol farmer, author, mother, and food justice activist who has been tending the soil and organizing for an anti-racist food system for over 20 years. She currently serves as founding co-executive director of Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, New York, a people-of-color led...

In this episode we speak with Vanessa Fitzgerald. Vanessa, better known as @VeesHoney, is a Certified Health Coach and Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner. She has a private practice based in Los Angeles where she helps people achieve optimal health. Vanessa specializes in hormone balancing, autoimmune issues, acne, eating disorders, detox from meds, digestive health, IBS, PCOS, thyroid issues...

In this episode we speak with Alyssa Ackerman about healthy transitioning from this world. Alyssa is a deep soul and intuitive spirit to friends and family. She brings that into her work as a death doula and massage therapist empowering her community through conscious aging, dying, and grieving. She co-creates natural, peaceful, adventuresome, and intentional dying for transitioning clients and su...

In this episode we speak with Jodi Aman about unique mental health challenges of Generation Z. Inspirationally speaking and counseling for over 20 years, Jodi shows Generation Z, their parents, and helpers how to feel worthy, empowered and in control. On her YouTube channel, Practical Miracles, she helps audiences all over the world get clarity, push past fear, and evolve their consciousness. Beca...

In this episode we speak with Dr. Barrie Tan about the amazing health benefits of tocotrienols. Dr. Tan is hailed as a trailblazer and the world’s foremost expert on vitamin E, credited with discovering tocotrienol in three major natural sources: Palm, Rice and Annatto. A scientist first and foremost, Dr. Tan earned his Ph. D. in Chemistry/Biochemistry from the University of Otago, New Zealand and...

In this episode we talk with Dr. David Perlmutter about how to build a healthy brain. Dr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Row...

In this episode we speak with Dr. Anna Yusim and Marla Maples about how to move beyond the fear of Covid-19. Dr. Anna Yusim is a world-renowned, Board-Certified Psychiatrist with a Private Practice in New York City and the best-selling author of Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life. She is on the Clinical Faculty at Yale Medical School, where...

In this episode we speak with James P. Owen about the benefits of exercising at ALL ages and why it's never too late to start. After a successful 35-year Wall Street career, James P. Owen found new purpose in being an author, inspirational speaker, and social entrepreneur. His book, Cowboy Ethics, a best-seller with more than 150,000 copies in circulation, and two follow-up volumes, Cowboy Values...

In this episode we talk with Dr. Teralyn Sell about the anatomy of a panic attack. Dr. Teralyn is a Psychotherapist, Brain Health Expert and co-creator of the world’s first and only mental health and addiction recovery supplement line, Pro Recovery Rx. For over 20 years, Dr. Teralyn has helped career-driven women overwhelmed by anxiety and panic attacks eliminate their symptoms and get off of medi...

In this episode we speak with Dr. Vaishna Sathananthan about planning for pregnancy. Dr. Sathananthan enjoys seeing patients of all ages, maintaining a general family practice as well as offering IV therapy to other patients of the clinic. She has a special interest in women’s health, pediatrics, fertility and hormonal health. Her treatment approach focuses on individualized care and combines clin...

In this episode we speak with Dr. Austin Perlmutter about factors that influence our decision making. Austin Perlmutter, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician and New York Times bestselling co-author of Brain Wash. He is interested in how we make decisions, mental health and behavioural change. He writes for Psychology Today on his blog, The Modern Brain. Learning Points: • What k...

In this episode I speak with Lonny Stormo about the POPS technology platform and in a broader sense how technology is impacting the healthcare system. Lonny is the CEO & co- founder of Pops Diabetes Care. He has spent 34 years in the healthcare industry primarily at Medtronic, the largest medical device in the manufacturer world. At Medtronic he served in a large variety of roles including leading...

With the soul of an advocate and the mind of an entrepreneur, James Maskell has spent the past decade innovating at the cross section of functional medicine and community. To that end, he created the Functional Forum, the world’s largest integrative medicine conference with record-setting participation online and growing physician communities around the world. His organization and best-selling boo...

In this episode we speak with Erin Holt about the link between dieting and overall health. Erin is a board-certified integrative and functional nutritionist helping people re-energize and find real health without restriction. After suffering health issues (chronic digestive problems, eating disorders, anxiety, autoimmune disease) for most of her life without any conventional answers, Erin turned t...

In this episode we speak with Dr. William Li about current research surrounding the Covid-19 virus. Dr. Li is a world-renowned speaker, physician, scientist, and author of The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon bestseller EAT TO BEAT DISEASE. As CEO and President of the global nonprofit Angiogenesis Foundation, Dr. Li’s work has impacted more than 50 million people worldwide and has led to...

In this episode we speak with D. Alicia H. Clark about how to make your anxiety work for you. Dr. Clark is a Washington, DC–based licensed psychologist specializing in anxiety and relationships. She has been named one of Washington’s Top Doctors by Washingtonian magazine and has served as adjunct clinical faculty at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Her presentations on stress and anx...

In this episode we speak with Cynthia Thurlow about the benefits of intermittent fasting. Cynthia is a sought after successful entrepreneur, nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting & nutrition expert, founder of Cynthia Thurlow, LLC, co-author of Primal Eating and co-host of Everyday Wellness podcast. As an advocate for living a fulfilled, healthy and well-balanced lifestyle, Cynthia has committe...

In this episode we speak with Nichole Wurth about building a healthy body image. Nichole is a coach, author, and speaker who shows women how to become BFF’s with their bodies. Because when a woman sees how awesome her body really is, she creates the life and body she’s always wanted, without force or willpower. Nichole knows this to be true because it’s happened to her and thousands of her clients...

In this episode we speak with Dr. Ron Ehrlich about coping with stress. Dr. Ehrlich is one of Australia’s leading holistic health advocates. With over 35 years of clinical practice he has developed an holistic approach to health and wellness, as well as a comprehensive model of how stress impacts on our lives. His 2018 book A Life Less Stressed: the 5 pillars of health and wellness has been publis...

In this episode we speak with Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, and Robby Barbaro, MPH about integrative approaches for managing Type 1 Diabetes. Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, and Robby Barbaro are cofounders of Mastering Diabetes, a coaching program that teaches people how to reverse insulin resistance via low-fat, plant-based, whole-food nutrition. Cyrus has been living with type 1 diabetes since 2002 and has an un...

In this episode we speak with Tina Anderson about choosing an effective probiotic. Tina's journey into the world of health had a unique start and some unusual turns. She began her career as a trial lawyer who specialized in settling cases by bringing both sides together, a personal passion of hers. Once her second child arrived, Tina left that high-stress job behind so she could focus on her famil...

In this episode we speak with Lydia Denworth about the power of friendship and its impact on our health. Lydia Denworth is a New York-based author, journalist and speaker who writes about how we think, learn and connect. She is the author of three acclaimed books of popular science, including her new book entitled 'Friendship'. She is a regular contributor to Scientific American and writes the Bra...