Dr. Cornblatt’s background in medicine and nutraceutical development has shaped his perspectives on modern medicine and the US’s approach to healthcare as a whole. While in medical school at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Cornblatt began identifying overlapping factors in cancer cases in his region that seemed to be overlooked, including physical environment, diet, and lifestyle. This sparked his commitment to asking the questions that healthcare professionals should ask their patients. This has led him to ...
Mar 07, 2023
I don't know about you, but my social media has been FILLED with programs and products promoting sobriety from drinking. Fresh off of Dry January, sobriety and the sober curious movement have been in the mainstream for months now, encouraging people to abstain from, or at least re-evaluate their relationships with alcohol. That idea is at the heart of our guest's mission. #BingingSober was started by Colleen Ryan-Hensley, a 10-year Navy Veteran. advocate for mental health and expert in mental to...
Feb 07, 2023
Joining us today is a pioneer in Integrative Medicine, Medical Director at Sierra Integrative Medical Center and Nutronics Labs, Dr. Bruce Fong. He’s here to talk about all things IGF-1, a hormone that manages the effects of growth hormone (GH) in your body. Together, IGF-1 and GH promote the normal growth of bones and tissues. But what does it DO for us, and how can we get it back? Dr. Fong has been at the forefront of alternative therapies for immune-related diseases, including special treatme...
Jan 03, 2023
In this episode, we're talking more about oncology nutrition, so if you missed November's episode with Jess Higgins Kelley, make sure to check that out! Curious how diet and lifestyle can help prevent, complement, or manage your cancer process? You’ve come to the right place. Dietary therapies have been used in medicine for over 5,000 years and should be a centerpiece in your care plan today. Nutrition and lifestyle modifications have been shown to impact all ten hallmarks of cancer. From decrea...
Dec 06, 2022
As a hospital nurse and a one-time celebrated concert violinist in the insanely competitive world of symphony orchestras, Alexandra Dotcheva is no stranger to self-doubt and low self-confidence. Beginning from the time she was a young girl, she was driven to become such a skilled violinist as to eventually win a coveted chair with a world-renowned symphony orchestra. Alexandra knows that poorly defined priorities can get in the way of anybody’s self-confidence and impact decision-making for year...
Oct 04, 2022
If you could wave a magic wand right now and have your relationship with food and your body be exactly how you want it to be, what would that look like? What would that feel like? What would you notice in your surroundings? When we go into that subject matter, we're asking people to envision something for themselves and connect to their values. This is the mission behind a brand new intuitive eating app. Bentley Adams is a mission-oriented, three-time health entrepreneur. His latest venture is t...
Sep 06, 2022
Everyone knows what number to call if an emergency is happening: 911. But we've seen in the news, that calling 911 for a mental health emergency isn't always the best idea. So where do you turn in that scenario? Well, the new answer is 988. Phone companies will be required to transition the current mental health emergency hotline (1-800-273-TALK) to be accessible via 988. Through this number, Americans experiencing a mental health crisis will have access to the help they need. To tell us more ab...
Aug 02, 2022
Today’s guest, calls herself a "heart alchemist." An “alchemist” is someone who can take one substance and transform it into another. And her life has been a long process of learning how to change “lead” (anger, sorrow, pain, rage) into “gold” (love, forgiveness, light-heartedness, joy). Christina Lopes, DPT, MPH, is a trained clinician, life coach, spiritual teacher, and entrepreneur. She reaches hundreds of thousands weekly through her popular YouTube channel and helps clients achieve life-cha...
Jul 05, 2022
Think you're not an artist? Our guest's book Sketch by Sketch will help you change your mind. Sketch by Sketch will help anyone create a daily sketching practice that shifts them from negative thinking and spiraling emotions into the realm of possibility. Using art to connect the left brain and right brain, we can unlock our basic human need to create, express, and feel—regardless of whether we think of ourselves as artistic. Sheila Darcey says there is no need for training in the arts or for an...
Jun 07, 2022
Let’s face it—at one time or another, we’re all a little dirty. In fact, given the prevalence of chronic conditions around the world, we’re all probably a lot dirtier than we’re willing to admit. Issues like joint pain, fatigue, hair loss, eczema, and plain old smelly gas plague billions of people. Sure, we blame it on our age, we blame it on our upbringing, we even blame it on our parents. But the truth is that countless chronic illnesses develop and persist because of the air we breathe, the f...
May 03, 2022
There are so many companies and doctors claiming they can help ease your pain. But what options have the least harmful side effects? Light therapy is a great passive, non-invasive option to try out. And Bright Health Therapy is a non-invasive, drug-free, way to relieve this pain at home – all with infrared light therapy. It is a class 2 medical device that helps alleviate chronic pain and enhances recovery from injury or exercise. The device delivers the ideal wavelength of infrared light via th...
Apr 05, 2022
5G is being touted as the next frontier in technology. But what does that even mean?! We're diving into 5G, EMF, and all of the active and passive ways this radiation is permeating your body with R Blank. R Blank is the CEO of Shield Your Body, which creates products that make it easy and affordable for people to reduce their exposure to wireless radiation from devices like cell phones and laptops....
Mar 08, 2022
Are you afraid of loneliness or failure, confrontation, or facing the unknown? Psychologist Dr. Nancy Stella draws on decades of experience in clinical practice in her new book, “Fear Traps: Escape the Triggers that Keep You Stuck” — which presents her concept of the Courageous Brain Process, a six-step, science-based treatment plan to help people overcome fear. Dr. Nancy Stella has been a leading clinical psychologist in the Cincinnati area for over 20 years. As former president and owner, Dr. ...
Feb 08, 2022
Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D., is a renowned neuroscientist with extensive research expertise in brain function, injury, and disorders. Dr. Willeumier holds a BA degree in psychology from Boston College, and MS degrees in physiological science and neurobiology, and a Ph.D. degree in neurobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is the founder of Willeumier Enterprises, LLC, a boutique consulting firm that provides an array of services including writing grants and manuscripts, desi...
Jan 04, 2022
There are new fad diets every few months, but they don't work for every different body type. What if you could create a diet based on your own unique DNA? That is the basis of nutrigenomics, which is the study of the effects of food and food constituents on gene expression, and how genetic variations affect the nutritional environment. Yael Joffe Ph.D. is an expert in the field of nutrigenomics. she started as a dietitian and then went on to obtain her Ph.D. in Nutrigenomics from the University ...
Dec 07, 2021
Our guest today is none other than the esteemed and beloved actor Alan Arkin! In addition to being an accomplished actor on stage and screen, Alan is an author, with his latest book being his ninth published work. In this witty and moving book Out of My Mind: (Not Quite a Memoir) Alan speaks openly about the existential crisis which brought him from analysis to the serious study of Eastern philosophy and several teachers who helped him revise his views on almost everything. In this episode from ...
Nov 02, 2021
After getting sober 36 years ago from drugs and alcohol, Michael Collins wanted to get healthy as well. So he got off flour, caffeine, and sugar as well. Michael Collins is the founder of SugarAddiction.com and Quit Sugar Summit, as well as the past Chairman of the Board and current Board Member of Addiction Institute, has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by this addictive product. In this episode, we talk all about...
Oct 05, 2021
If you're a regular listener, you know Dr. Holly was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. 1 in 8 women will at some point in their life. So today we are talking about coping skills and pathways to healing with Elizabeth Cohn Stuntz. She is a psychotherapist in private practice in Mamaroneck, New York, as well as a cancer survivor and Zen student. We'll hear about the ups and downs of treatment and recovery, dealing with uncertainty and anxiety and all of the emotions a cancer diagnosis brings...
Sep 07, 2021
After suffering from panic attacks, and battling anxiety & depression, Matana Jacobs decided it was time to help others. Her Hope to Recharge Podcast brings hope and community to those who are personally struggling with depression and anxiety or have a loved one who is struggling with depression and anxiety. Each week the show hears from those who have personal experience dealing with mental health issues as well as experts in the mental health world; from therapists and doctors to healers. ...
Aug 03, 2021
According to the CDC, 1 in 5 Americans suffer from some sort of mental illness, and antidepressant use has risen 65% since 1999. But what if the key to treating mental illness can’t be found at the pharmacy, but lies in the food we eat every day? Leading scientists Bonnie J. Kaplan, Ph.D., and Julia J. Rucklidge, Ph.D. reveal their groundbreaking research in THE BETTER BRAIN: Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition. Dr. Bonnie Kaplan joins us to dive deeper...
Jul 06, 2021
Because health is a resource for everyday life and not just the objective of living, the mission of The Women’s Fund is to provide Houston area women, and girls, with the tools they need to be advocates for their health. Their health education classes are unique because they include preventative curriculum-based classes that teach resiliency skills and relate those skills to current health risks. Due to COVID-19, The Women’s Fund has pivoted to offer all its programs and classes online, at no co...
Jun 01, 2021
With all these lockdowns and businesses being closed, it's been difficult to stay fit during the pandemic, especially if going to the gym is part of your wellness routine. Molly Zientek is a registered nurse at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, and she spent four years studying nursing and playing soccer at The College at Brockport. After college, she began her nursing career in the Burn/Trauma Unit at Strong Memorial Hospital but soon transitioned to work as a COVID nurse amid the pand...
May 04, 2021
Have you ever been around someone just so genuine? They're in their body, they know who they are all of the time, and they just radiate this vibe. Well, today we are talking all about authenticity, with our guest Ora Nadrich. Ora Nadrich is the founder and president of the Institute for Transformational Thinking and author of the new book, Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity. A certified life coach and mindfulness teacher, she specializes in transformational thinking, self-discovery, ...
Apr 06, 2021
Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D., is a renowned neuroscientist with extensive research expertise in brain function, injury, and disorders. Dr. Willeumier holds a BA degree in psychology from Boston College, and MS degrees in physiological science and neurobiology, and a Ph.D. degree in neurobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is the founder of Willeumier Enterprises, LLC, a boutique consulting firm that provides an array of services including writing grants and manuscripts, desi...
Mar 02, 2021
How are you doing? It's a pretty heavy question to ask someone these days given the state of the world. Well, our guest today has an incredible story to share and loss, trauma, and resiliency. After suffering from a stroke in 2017, Sameer Bhide's entire life came crashing down around him. From a life-changing, debilitating illness to the loss of work, and finally a divorce, his amazing story of struggle, and how he came back from the brink of despair will be an inspiration for anyone who is faci...
Feb 02, 2021
Working from home is more popular and possible than ever because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But whether you were doing it before or forced to because of the virus, you're probably hunched over your laptop right now reading this with a sore back. Dr. Mitchell Kershner has been studying naturopathy and ergonomics since the early 90s, before it was the trend it is today. He'll talk about the most common at-home working issues, like eye strain and carpal tunnel, the science of ergonomics, maintaining...
Jan 19, 2021
Stress is so pervasive right now, even if we don't see it. Not only are there the obvious stressors of the pandemic but daily, passive ones as well. Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh is an Ayurvedic practitioner and a former emergency medicine doctor. Listen as she tells us about her move from practicing Western medicine to the Ayurveda medicine she grew up with, the base elements and principles of Ayurveda, how it really is an intuitive practice, and tips to implement Ayurveda in your day to day life . Yo...
Jan 05, 2021
In order to heal you must be willing to feel. The good, the bad, and all the experiences you encounter. Sara Schulting Kranz exemplifies this practice. She is a professional life and leadership coach, motivational speaker, and certified wilderness guide. She specializes in helping those who have suffered hardship or trauma to find forgiveness and strength in their lives through guided wilderness retreats in locations such as the Grand Canyon and the Pacific Rim. In this episode, she discusses wi...
Dec 19, 2020
There is no better time than during this pandemic to get into mindfulness and meditation. Maybe it's a few minutes before you start your day or a moment of calm in the afternoon. But if you need help getting started, and maintaining a mindfulness practice, our guest today is for you. Dr. Seth Gillihan is a licensed psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Psychiatry Department at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the co-author of a new book called A Mindful Yea...
Dec 15, 2020
Remember when we all thought quarantine was going to last 2 weeks? A month, tops? Well, as we enter a winter still in some form of quarantine, we're talking about how to stay mentally fit during this ongoing pandemic. Dr. Gail Saltz is joining us today, she is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry with The New York Presbyterian Hospital and a psychoanalyst at The New York Psychoanalytic Institute. Listen as she talks with Dr. Holly about building resiliency, mourning loss and dealing with...
Dec 01, 2020
