In this episode we speak with Dr. E. Benita Varnado, MD about 'mommy guilt' and how to deal with it. Dr. Varnado, or Dr. V and she is commonly known, completed her Ob/Gyn residency at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. After almost 20years of service, she is now focused on lifestyle-based treatments to help others achieve optimal mental and physical well-being. The catalyst for this amazing career move was thru the podcast, where she not only educates women about their gynecologic health and how their bodies function but also about their overall health and wellness. Learning Points: 1. Why do so many women suffer from mommy guilt? 2. What are catalysts that drive women to these feelings? 3. Are there steps women can take to lessen mommy guilt? Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063516576482 https://www.instagram.com/office_visits_with_dr_v/ https://officevisitswithdrv.com/
In this episode we speak with Dr. Katie Takayasu about the importance of planning ahead for a healthy post-partum. Dr. Katie is an Integrative Medicine physician, author of Plants First: A Physician’s Guide to Wellness Through a Plant-Forward Diet, and speaker in the holistic health space, bridging the gap between traditional Western medicine and the evidenced-based complementary health tools of nutrition, acupuncture, meditation, botanicals and lifestyle optimization. She works one-on-one helping patients to recognize their own innate wisdom for finding balance in the mind, body and spirit and in group settings with the gentle but effective Dr. Katie Detox, a jumpstart to reclaiming wellness and lifestyle balance by harnessing the body’s natural wisdom for detoxification, available in 5-day and 10-day guided resets. She loves being with other people who bring her joy, especially her husband and two sons. Discover Dr. Katie’s Life Kitchen at www.DrKatie.com, on Instagram @DoctorKatie, or in her New Canaan, CT practice. Learning Points: 1. What is the post-partum period? 2. What are key areas to focus on in post-partum? 3. How can eating a plant forward diet support post-partum health? Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/drkatietakayasu https://www.instagram.com/doctorkatie/ https://www.drkatie.com/
In this episode we speak with Bryce Henson about the wonder health benefits of circuit training. Bryce Henson, CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, the world’s fastest-growing fitness boot camp franchise. Bryce has nearly 15 years of experience in the fitness industry and owning 2 Fit Body locations, and is passionate about spreading fitness to the world. This is in addition to mentoring fitness professionals on how to grow their businesses and change more lives in their local communities. He is committed to inspiring and educating audiences on how to improve their lives by improving their fitness. Through Fit Body Boot Camp’s World Wide Transformation Challenges, Bryce has overseen their global clients lose nearly a million pounds of weight loss. And more importantly is helping offset the obesity pandemic and provide more health and life to his following. Bryce also co-leads Fit Body Mastermind Group, an exclusive coaching group for high performing fitness professionals. Bryce was born in Atlanta, Georgia, grew up in Michigan and has spent most of his adult life in California. He is a graduate of Michigan State University and speaks Brazilian Portuguese fluently, having lived in Florianopolis, Brazil. He holds citizenship in the United States and Portugal. He enjoys world travel and is a fitness expert, coach, author, and inspirational leader. Learning Points: -What are key benefits of Circuit & HIIT training? -Why is it so important to build lean muscle mass? -Why should you consider having a coach along with you on your fitness journey? Social Media Handles/Website Address https://fitbodybootcamp.com https://www.facebook.com/realbrycehenson/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbrycehenson/ https://www.instagram.com/realbrycehenson/
In this episode we speak with Elyse Resch about benefits of Intuitive Eating. Elyse Resch is a nutrition therapist in Beverly Hills, California. Elyse has over forty years of experience, specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size. She is the co-author of Intuitive Eating, now in its 4th edition, the Intuitive Eating Workbook, and The Intuitive Eating Card Deck—50 Bite-Sized Ways to Make Peace with Food. Elyse is also the author of The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens and The Intuitive Eating Journal—Your Guided Journey for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food and a chapter contributor to The Handbook of Positive Body Image and Embodiment Her work has been profiled on NPR, CNN, KABC, NBC, KTTV, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, AP Press, KFI Radio, USA Today, and the Huffington Post, among others. Learning points: What is Intuitive eating? What is diet culture, and how does Intuitive Eating free one from it? Why is Intuitive Eating important for healing eating disorders? Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elyseresch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elyse.resch Twitter: https://twitter.com/elyseresch Website: http://www.elyseresch.com Website: https://www.intuitiveeating.org/
In this episode we speak with Kyle Jones about the health benefits of Cryotherapy. Kyle oversees all center operations, including center set up, grand openings, training, and customer service for the company that he co founded, iCRYO. Kyle found his passion in health and wellness after pursuing his college career as a football player and graduating from Texas State University with a degree in Exercise Sports Science and Business Management. During his journey, he was introduced to cryotherapy and recognized it as the next booming industry. Kyle was one of the first to access cryotherapy in the U.S. back in 2012, and he decided to open his first center in October 2015. Learning points: What is cryotherapy? Is it safe for everyone? What are key benefits of cryotherapy? Social Media Handles iCRYO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/icryo iCRYO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icryo iCRYO LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icryo/ Kyle's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.jones.543792 Kyle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylewilliamjones/ Kyle's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-w-jones-14a272134/ Website: https://icryo.com/
In this episode we speak with Dr. Gary Kaplan about the connection between neuro inflammation and the immune system. Dr Kaplan is the founder and medical director of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine, and author of Total Recovery: A Revolutionary New Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Pain and Depression. A pioneer and leader in the field of integrative medicine, Dr. Kaplan is one of only 19 physicians in the United States to be board-certified in both Family Medicine and Pain Medicine. Dr. Kaplan is passionate about using multidisciplinary and alternative medicine strategies to address underlying chronic conditions. His forthcoming book, Why You Are Still Sick, is set to be released in June 2022. Learning Points: 1. The connection between neuro inflammation and the immune system 2. Genetics, epi genetics, toxins and their link to neuro inflammation 3. Common diseases now found to be associated with neuro inflammation include Pans/Pandas, fibromyalgia and depression Social Media Handles/Website Address https://kaplanclinic.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaplan-center-for-integrative-medicine/ https://twitter.com/kaplanclinic https://www.facebook.com/KaplanCenterforIntegrativeMedicine https://www.instagram.com/kaplan_clinic/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBaguhq1VYTBHMYlvKCMIw
In this episode we speak with Michael Clinton about the importance of setting goals and creating a framework for the second half of life. Michael Clinton is a new longevity expert and columnist for Esquire and Men’s Health. As former president and publishing director of Hearst Magazines, he now serves as special media advisor to the Hearst Corporation’s CEO. He is the bestselling author of ROAR into the Second Half of Your Life (Atria Books/BeyondWords, 2021), a photographer, avid traveler to some 124 countries, and has run marathons on seven continents. A private pilot, part owner of a vineyard in Argentina, and founder of a nonprofit foundation, Michael holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and two master’s degrees (from Columbia University and Pace University). He serves on the boards of trustees of International Center of Photography and Pace University. A regular columnist for Esquire and Men’s Health magazines, Michael has also written for The New York Times, Town & Country, Runner’s World, and other outlets. He lives in New York, and Santa Fe, New Learning points: 1. What is the ‘second act’ career phenomenon? 2. Why should we look to the second half of our life with great optimism? 3. How and when do we start building our roadmap so that we do ROAR into the second half of our life? Social Media https://roarbymichaelclinton.com/
In this episode we speak with Chris Gibson about key skin routines to achieve healthy skin. Chris Gibson is a sought-after skincare expert and holistic health coach/esthetician. He is the Best-Selling Author of the acclaimed book Acne Free In 3 Days which has been sold over 1 Million times. And Chris has a very successful YouTube channel called Chris Gibson Live! His YouTube channel which has over 116K subscribers is dedicated to providing expert information and product reviews on skincare and wellness topics for both skin issues and anti-aging. He was recently featured in USA Today on the topic "7 Freaky Chemicals In Your Skin Care Products and How to Avoid Them”. Chris has been featured in USA Today, on CBS, ABC Family, Fox News, The Daily Buzz, and numerous lifestyle television and radio show across the country and in Canada. Learning points: 1. Holistic care for acne 2. Key products for your skin care routine and chemicals to avoid 3. Supplements to consider for healthy skin Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisGibsonFriends https://www.linkedin.com/in/cggibson1 https://www.instagram.com/chrisgibsonfriends/ https://twitter.com/TheChrisGibson1 https://www.youtube.com/chrisgibsonlive
In this episode we speak with George Georgallides about how to understand and put into use the data we get from our wearables. George is the CEO and founder of Basis Health, a startup that automates healthcare planning using a data-driven, person-centered care approach that integrates effortlessly into our daily lives. George was previously a managing partner at XO, a technology and data-driven digital marketing agency working with brands including Disney, Amazon, SBE, Hakkasan, and Activision. Before that, he was the venture capital fund managing partner for Curious Pictures, a production and entertainment company. George led and managed the company’s corporate venture arm and incubator program, focusing on media distribution investments and transmedia content. • The current model of AI and what it offers us • The future model of AI and its potential in the health space • How Basis is bridging the gap between wearables, the data and actions that we can take for our better health Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/basishealth/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-georgallides/ Website: https://www.basishealth.io
In this episode we speak with Reis Paluso about breath work, proper breathing and the fundamental importance of connecting to our breath for optimal health. From summiting mountains in sub-zero temperatures wearing only shorts to better handling the daily stress of being a father and being a serial entrepreneur, breath work has been the catalyst for Reis to find his inner strength and home in on his passions. By sharing progressive yet simple practices to help upgrade one’s life, Reis is focused on bringing a multi- disciplinary approach to breathing. Reis’s breath work platform, Our Breath Collective, is a first-of-its-kind, offering daily breathing practices, workshops, trainings, retreats and more to its global community. OBC explores breathing practice from a multidisciplinary, human-centric, and principle-based nervous system approach to empower you in building a skillful, adaptive and intuitive breath toolkit to unlock true potential and to inspire the extraordinary in your life. Learning points: • Science of breathing • Diaphragmatic breathing • The important role of CO2 • Benefits of breath retention Social Media Handles/Website Address: https://www.instagram.com/ourbreathcollective https://www.instagram.com/reispaluso https://ourbreathcollective.com/thh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourbreathcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reispaluso/