Learn about the preventative health benefits of mushrooms! My guest for this episode is Jeff Chilton, president of NAMMEX and a mycologist (an expert in fungi). We chat about how mushrooms help your activate immune receptors, and the top medicinal mushrooms from traditional Chinese medicine. Learn about the nutritional profile of mushrooms, how to cook them so they aren’t slimy, and how to harness the healing power of mushrooms like Reishi, turkey tail and others. Jeff also talks about mushroom-...
Mar 28, 2019•48 min•Ep. 42
What you eat, when you eat -- and when you don't eat -- are integral to good health. It's important to balance feeding with fasting. In this episode, find out all about fasting, why it's good for you, and how to do it without feeling weak. My guest, Gus Vickery, M.D. is a family physician from Asheville, North Carolina who helps his patients heal from chronic disease and lose weight holistically. We talk about some of the keys to healing and good health: proper nutrition, fasting and time-restri...
Mar 12, 2019•40 min•Ep. 1
Stress and overwork cause such a toll on our health. Have you ever thought about what you would do, if you didn't spend time doing the things you hate doing? What could you eliminate from your life - at work, or in your personal life? Learn how to free up your time, so you can spend it doing the things you love! Meet my guest, Phil Newton, owner of Unhustled. He helps people stop the cycle of overwork. In his previous life, he worked very long hours in a stressful position, which ended up worsen...
Mar 05, 2019•29 min•Ep. 1
Learn how to use your body’s wisdom to heal yourself, and find out how to tap into your intuition! My guest, Ana Marinho, LPT, is a physical therapist and health coach who uses energy healing modalities with her patients. She is the author of “Ignite Your Inner Healer,” and shares three tools that help her clients self-heal! Ana was born in Brazil and practices in Charlotte, NC. Visit Ana’s website at behealthywithana.com. Show notes: [2:30] How Ana incorporates energy healing into her physical ...
Feb 25, 2019•40 min•Ep. 1
Men's emotional and mental health is often overlooked when people discuss this topic. Men are not encouraged to be open about emotional struggles, and the consequences of this can be dangerous. My guest, Shawn Brown, shares his story of growing up as a youth in Laguna Beach, California, his experiences with therapy, the impact of drugs and alcohol on communities, and how he helped a childhood friend with a recovery center in Laguna. Show notes: [4:30] Shawn’s background growing up in Laguna Beac...
Feb 07, 2019•46 min•Ep. 1
Learn how pro-inflammatory foods and stress can lower your hormone levels, and get a blueprint for your health in this episode! My guest is Stephanie Gray, DNP, ARNP, who practices functional medicine and is the author of the book "Your Longevity Blueprint: Building a Healthier Body Through Functional Medicine." Functional medicine looks at the root cause of illness, and focuses on prevention, rather than a "band-aid" solution to health issues. Show notes: [02:00] Dr. Gray's health journey and f...
Jan 24, 2019•33 min•Ep. 1
Digestion is a vital, yet often overlooked, part of the "food as medicine" equation. In this episode, I chat with champion bodybuilder, author, nutritionist and co-owner of the supplement company BiOptimizers, Wade Lightheart. We talk about his background as a bodybuilder, his healing journey and all about optimizing your digestion! Learn about the digestion process, the importance of enzymes, probiotics and more. He also shares some tips for beginning bodybuilders or those new to weight trainin...
Jan 18, 2019•51 min•Ep. 1
Why is it so difficult to stick to a diet, and why does the weight come back on so quickly? The chemicals in food light up pleasure centers in the brain, making food very easy to become addicted to. For example, sugar has been proven to be as addictive as cocaine. Do you find that you feel energized after eating certain foods, only to "crash" soon after? Find out how to beat this in this episode! I chatted with Erin Wathen, holistic health coach, food abuse counselor and the author of the book "...
Jan 08, 2019•36 min•Ep. 1
Learn how your spirit guides, totems and power animals help you find your soul purpose! I chat with Cassie, otherwise known as Animal Medicine Woman about her background with animal medicine, Reiki, and how she discovered her animal spirit guides. We also discuss the akashic records, what they are and how you can learn from them. Cassie shares a meditation exercise that enables you to find your spirit guide.
Dec 19, 2018•30 min•Ep. 1
Are you curious about Reiki? Have you wondered what a Reiki session is like? What is distance Reiki? In this episode, I talk to two people who had their first Reiki experience! Sean Pratten and Frank Jag host the Sensibly Cynical podcast. They recently had a distance Reiki session performed by Reiki Master practitioner and teacher "Reiki Joe" from Hyr Vibrations in Phoenix, Arizona. Show notes: [3:00] What is Reiki? What is distance Reiki? Energy healing? [7:10] Sean and Frank from Sensibly Cyni...
Nov 29, 2018•48 min•Ep. 1
I chatted with veteran surfer Sal Avila about the health benefits of his favorite sport! Sal is the owner of two of the Avila's El Ranchito restaurants in Southern California. He began surfing as a young teen and was a top longboarder on the Mexican surf team. He attributes surfing to helping him stay fit and healthy, inside and out, throughout the years. The Avila family opened their first restaurant in Huntington Park, Ca. in 1966. Sal grew up working in the restaurant with his family. Sal has...
Nov 14, 2018•29 min•Ep. 1
