In Episode 23 I chat with Dash Hudson, Father, Speaker, Author and Mental Health Advocate. We discuss aligning energy with people who resonate with you, explaining what “emotional dehydration” is and how to avoid it, why we stay in uncomfortable situations and patterns that no longer serve us and all things mental/ emotional health! For all of my visual learners, be sure to watch the Youtube interview! To learn more about Dash, check out his IG page @dashhudson_ Be sure to follow my Instagram @b...
Nov 02, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In episode 22 I continue the conversation around understanding anxiety! I start with Nerd Alert, where I discuss the limbic system, then I get into the main segment of the show, which is understanding the amygdala pathway for anxiety. I discuss why benzodiazepines won’t help with this kind of anxiety long-term and why you feel bad after having a “rage blackout”. I also discuss how the amygdala can unconsciously attach anxiety to situations and objects, as well as helping individuals to become aw...
Oct 18, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In episode 21 I am talking cultivating seasonal wellness, the differences in fortifying vs boosting the immune system, herbal properties for the immune system and identifying “red flags” in your immune system relationship. Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com for previous blog posts Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio...
Oct 03, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In episode 20 I am talking all things anxiety, cultivating emotional well-being and coping skills for all of my recovering super spazes out there! I will start with the fun fact of the day, discuss the difference between helpful and unhelpful anxiety, talk about worrying well, refraining anxiety and doing less to get more out of your health! Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com for previous ...
Sep 19, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In Episode 19 of the Podcast I sit down with Rob Mack, Ivy-League-Educated Positive Psychology Expert, Celebrity Happiness Coach and Published Author of Happiness From the Inside Out. You might have also seen Rob on Good Morning America, The Today Show, Access Hollywood, E! Network, and OWN! Rob and I sit down to chat about changing the narrative around mental health, how his definition of happiness has evolved over the past few years, the difference between peace and happiness, some overlooked ...
Aug 29, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In episode 18 I am breaking down cognitive flexibility, essentially being able to go with the flow, having higher resilience when life doesn’t go your way and the ability to adapt our behavior and thinking in response to the environment. As an added bonus I discuss several ways you can improve your cognitive flexibility. In the Botanical Bri segment, I discuss Gotu Kola, an herb known for its ability to support cognitive functions and get into the Nerd Alert section of the show, where I talk abo...
Aug 22, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In episode 17 I have my second guest, Katey Yurko (my research girl crush) and founder of Violet Fog Potions, a blend of super foods and adaptogens. Katey specializes in research in skin, gut, brain and liver health and in this weeks episode we chat about some of her favorite credible sources for research, her love for Maca root and why it is in her Stress Blend potion, staying healthy while traveling and her best piece of underrated health advice! Katey recently launched a podcast of her own, c...
Aug 08, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In episode 16 I discuss the neuroscience of change, or why change is actually so difficult! I discuss the differences between the Reflexive and Reflective functions of brain, parts of the brain that deal with change and the science behind why old habits die hard. I touch on the threat reward system (and why we can’t always see big picture goals when working towards change) and how to actually go about changing! Nerd Alert- Parts of the brain that resist change ( orbitofrontal cortex ) Homework A...
Aug 01, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In Episode 15 I have my first guest, Reed Davis, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) founder. We sit down to talk about functional labs, health entrepreneurs, the difference between health coaching and becoming an FDN practitioner and so much more ! You can watch the full Youtube video at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6H6ILlQkAk&t=1217s Be sure to follow FDN on Instagram @fdntraining To learn more about FDN or becoming a FDN practitioner visit https://fdnthrive.show/bria...
Jul 18, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In Episode 14 of the podcast we are talking herbs for summer heat! I will discuss how herbs can be cooling, different herbal energetics that encompass cooling (including diaphoretic and astringent properties), my favorite herbs during the summer months (plus an added bonus on my must have botanicals for your herbal first aid kit), why you should breakup with someone if they give you yellow roses and an herbal sun tea recipe! Knowledge Bites- Herbs for Summer Heat (Yarrow, Calendula, Rose, Hibisc...
Jul 04, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In episode 13 I discuss a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approach towards summer, which includes emotions associated with summer, balancing “Shen” and identifying what “yang” imbalances look like. I also discuss the Heart in Chinese Medicine (as well as differences in the physical heart vs emotional heart), the fire element and an extra credit at the end, where I give a Botanical Bri Summer Tea! Episode 14 will go into specific herbs for the summer. Knowledge Bites- Shen and Physical/ Emotio...
Jun 20, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In episode 12 I dive into the concept of Positive Psychology. I start off with the fun fact of the day, which covers why you feel good after doing a good deed, the concept of cultivating positive wellbeing (aka living your best life), different levels of positive psychology and the idea of peace vs happiness. I finish the episode with the five levels of wellbeing. Knowledge Bites: Positive Psychology (and how this differs from positive thinking) Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for ...
Jun 06, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In episode 11 I break down the connection between our heart and our brain, also know as Neuro-cardiology. I discuss HOW your heart communicates with your brain and why you can actually feel if the “vibes are off with someone” and hormones your heart produces. Of course I give y’all some extra credit at the end of the show and a few FREE ways you can emotionally calibrate your heart/ brain. Nerd Alert: Neuro Cardiology Knowledge bites: Heart-Brain Coherence Be sure to follow my Instagram @brianna...
May 23, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Episode 10: Healthy Aging In episode 10 I am discussing the value of aging and ways to optimize aging! I discuss the differences between your biological age and your chronological age, I briefly I discuss epigenetics, longevity genes and factors that can influence healthy aging. I finish the show by going over the 7 dimensions of wellness of personal health! Knowledge Bites - Biological age vs your Chronological age Nerd Alert - Sirtuins aka longevity genes (AMPK and mTOR) Be sure to follow my I...
May 09, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Episode 9: Herbs for Anxiety In episode 9 I am chatting all things anxiety! As your resident super spaz, I wanted to touch on the actual definition of what anxiety is, why it’s not all bad and how it can be a form of creativity. I will also discuss the link between psychiatric disorders and some other general comorbidities such as sleep disorders and the importance of Emotional Recalibration. Nerd Alert- Herbal Psychopharmacology and Parasympathomimetics Botanical Bri- 6 specific herbs I find us...
May 02, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Episode 8: Intro to Adaptogens In episode 8 I discuss Adaptogens, also known as herbs and botanicals that can help your body “adapt” to stress (in its many forms). I discuss the mechanism of action for adaptogens (aka how they work). I explain why it is important to understand HOW stress impacts you specifically and why that is important fro picking the right adaptogen for your constitutional / individual type. I discuss specific adaptogens more in-depth in the Botanical Bri segment. Botanical B...
Apr 18, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Episode 7: Glymphatic System In episode 7 I talk all things Glymphatic System Health, aka your brain’s waste removal system! I discuss the importance of sleep for “detoxing” your brain, how impaired glymphatic clearance is linked to dementia, why you need to get to sleep early and the importance of slow wave sleep! I Nerd Alert with Glial Cells and finish off the show with my Health or Hype segment on Melatonin for sleep. Of course, I leave you with some extra credit on ways to optimize sleep na...
Apr 11, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In episode 6 I chat all things Springtime and what that means from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM standpoint)! I discuss allergies and why they can be related to liver stagnation (or poor liver function), as well as my Knowledge Bites Segment, which goes into more detail about the organs associated with the Spring (hint it is liver and gallbladder) and why it’s a great time for an “emotional detox.” Supplement Spotlight- Nettles Botanical Bri- Spring Time Tea & a bonus DIY sinus home re...
Mar 28, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Episode 5: Plant Compounds 101 In episode 5 of the podcast I am discussing plant compounds and phytochemicals! I get into the basics of plant compounds, specific constituents found in certain foods, why you feel better after spending time in nature (hint, it is due to a specific plant compound) and how you can be “plant based” while still eating meat. I also feature a plant compound MVP, discussing the benefits of sulfrophane! Nerd Alert: Terpenes Botanical Bri: Rosemary Health Homework: Keep pa...
Mar 21, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Episode 4: PNI 101- Psychoneuroimmunology In today’s episode I am talking all things Psychoneuroimmunology! I break down the connection between your mind and body, how your immune system and hormones are influenced by your brain, as well as how our brain has its own immune system, the connection between inflammation and mood, sickness behavior and reframing stress! Nerd Alert- Psychoneuroimmunology Knowledge Bites- Developing your Emotional Immune System Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadi...
Mar 14, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In today’s episode I dive into the basics of herbal energetics and understanding the different characteristics and properties of various botanicals including flavor, organ affinity and specific actions on the body. I talk about warming vs cooling herbs, as well as specific herbal categories including carminative, diaphoretic, expectorant and demulcent herbs. Botanical Bri- I discuss nervines as well as the benefits of Skullcap and Hops Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Br...
Mar 02, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this week’s episode I am talking all things detoxification! I get into the pillars of detoxification, differentiating between “detoxing” and weight loss, discuss the reactions, steps and enzymes required for detoxification and ALL of your detoxification organs. I also go over how to support your body’s natural ability to detox (6 day juice cleanses need not apply), the Chinese Body Clock and optimizing your elimination “routes.” -Nerd Alert: Different phases of detoxification / cytochrome p45...
Feb 21, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In the first episode of the podcast I talk about building a robust immune system, secondary health effects you might be experiencing during a global pandemic and the differences between Vitamin D3 and D2. -Fun Fact of the Day While I Sip Cafe: Mood Support -Health or hype: Can you really boost your immune system? -Supplement Spotlight: Vitamin D3 Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com for prev...
Feb 14, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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