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They say age is just a number…and no concept drives this point home more than biological age. You see, your chronological age isn’t the same as the age of your cells. That’s why you can have people who look younger (or older) than their stated age.
This has a lot to do with Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 or PAI-1.
People age at different rates and there are conditions and circumstances that make some age more rapidly than others. From climate, diet, stress and genetics, there are so many factors that impact the health of our cells.
Here’s the good news: how long we’ve been on the planet doesn’t have to dictate our health and wellness. There are proactive steps we can take to extend not just the span of our lives but its quality too.
What is plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and how does it affect aging? Why is there a difference between chronological age and biological age? What can we learn from communities and locations that have longevity?
In this episode, I’m joined by the chairman of the Department of Medicine at Northwestern University, and leader of the Potocsnak Longevity Institute, Dr. Douglas Vaughan. He talks about the strides we’ve made in understanding biological age and what we can do about it.
Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
-The biggest driver of biological age
People’s biological age can be higher or lower than their stated chronological age. What is plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) and how does it impact this?
-How to slow aging
Every choice we make either ages us faster or it slows down the aging process. How do we make choices that support longevity?
-A convergence of scientific strides
We’re in the golden age of understanding biological aging. What strides have been made to deepen our knowledge and discover interventions?
Guest Bio
Dr. Douglas E. Vaughan, is chairman of the Department of Medicine and the Irving S. Cutter Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and has been elected to membership in the American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Association of American Physicians. In 2018, Dr. Vaughan led a study that reported the first genetic variation that appears to protect against multiple aspects of biological aging in humans in an extended kindred of Old Order Amish living in the vicinity of Berne, Indiana.
Dr. Vaughan now leads the recently launched Potocsnak Longevity Institute, bringing together scientists and experts across many disciplines to study those populations that seem resistant to negative consequences of aging with a goal of discovering what makes them unique. With a deeper understanding of how aging works, the institute aims to expand the healthspan for all people with future therapies and lifestyle interventions. To learn more, visit https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/longevity/index.html.
About Your Host
Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD MBA, triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidenced-based lifestyle medicine.
Disclaimer
TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.
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As a society, we’re more aware and protective of our health, immunity and hygiene than ever before. So why are we seeing such a sharp rise in allergies?
From food intolerance to atopic dermatitis, people have become more hypersensitive to environmental triggers like pollen, animal dander, dust mites and food proteins.
The problem is all the steps we’ve taken to shore up our immunity are actually not allowing us to develop robust immune systems. Our hyper-sterilized environments rob us of exposure to the microorganisms that are necessary for preventing allergies.
This is especially true for babies - who need early exposure to a wide variety of microorganisms to grow up with strong immune systems.
Why are we seeing such a huge increase in allergies? What’s the connection between our microbiome and the allergies so many people are dealing with? In this episode, I share how the microbiome controls our immunity, and what we can do to make it work in our favor.
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
-The inadvertent effect of sterilized environments
Several published peer reviewed research papers discuss the underlying causes behind the rise in allergies. Why are we seeing such an exponential increase in the Western world?
-Your microbiome is like a house
The microbiome is responsible for a lot more key functions than we think. How does its state either enhance or impair our immunity and allergies?
-The power of early exposure to a plethora of microorganisms
A robust immune system begins in the womb. How do we prevent the development of allergies and auto-immune disease down the road for children?
About Your Host
Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD MBA, triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidenced-based lifestyle medicine.
Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!
TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.
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For many people who have always dreamt of being doctors, the reality of practicing medicine has turned into a nightmare. That’s because of physician burnout, a crisis that continues to be a huge cause for concern.
From overworking and physical depletion to emotional exhaustion and detachment - these are just some of the struggles physicians are faced with on a daily basis. Unlike burnout in other professions, healthcare has in-built structures that make doctors more prone to it and less likely to say they have a problem.
Physician burnout has far reaching effects that make it a public health crisis. Cynical, angry and resentful doctors drive patients away. Doctors who don’t feel engaged are more likely to leave the field altogether. But the biggest problem is burnout is leading to self-harm, addiction and even suicide in physicians.
Why are physicians more prone to burnout? How can we combat it at a personal level and then at the systemic level?
In this episode, I’m joined by board-certified physician Dr Yashika Dooley, who understands firsthand the frustrations and challenges faced by physicians as she works as a Life Coach for physicians, many of who struggle with burnout.
If you’re used to working hard and grinding, you’ll keep leaning on that habit, even if it’s not the best one. You might even feel like you’ll be a failure if you don’t overwork and grind. -Dr. Yashika Dooley
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
-Why the dream of medicine is turning into a nightmare
Combating physician burnout isn’t just a matter of keeping more doctors in their jobs. It’s about saving lives and families. What are some of the huge ramifications of this health crisis?
-The struggles doctors face
From the pressures of different specialties to expectations that have nothing to do with quality of care, what systemic structures keep burn out in place?
-Normalized self-neglect
As physicians, we’re conditioned to avoid showing weakness, even to our own detriment. How do we remove that mask and change what it means to be a good doctor?
Guest Bio
Yashika Dooley is a board certified OBGYN, regional medical director for Gennev and Life Coach for doctors. She helps doctors who are frustrated with the day-to-day challenges of their job feel less stressed, have more control and be more confident in their work and life. To learn more, go to https://www.yashikadooley.com/ and follow @yashikadooley on Instagram.
About Your Host
Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD MBA, triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidenced-based lifestyle medicine.
TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.
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While most people exercise to improve their physical health, regular physical activity also benefits your brain's fitness. There are many invisible gains when you exercise. From managing stress better and higher neuroplasticity to relieving depression and anxiety, exercise benefits the whole person.
Exercise exerts stress on your body, but it’s a good kind of stress. While it improves body composition and heart health, it’s also making us more mentally resilient, capable of handling life’s challenges, and driven to achieve our goals.
What are some of the ways exercise changes our emotional health? How is the stress of exercise different from the stress of everyday life?
In this episode, I’m going to talk about how important exercise is, not only for the physical body, but also for your mental and emotional well-being.
We have been repeatedly told about the importance of exercise for physical wellbeing, but exercise provides a whole host of gains for the brain too, and that shouldn’t be taken lightly. -Dr. Deepa Grandon
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
-A new definition of exercise
We often think of the surface level benefits of exercise. Could the invisible benefits be just as powerful?
-A stressor that’s good for you
Exercise isn’t just a way to manage stress and blow off steam. How does the stress exercise put on our bodies make us stronger mentally and emotionally?
-Exercise therapy
Regular exercise is highly beneficial to people who have mental health challenges like depression and anxiety. Why is it such an effective way to treat different mental disorders?
TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.
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When it comes to being healthy, taking care of our bodies is just the tip of the iceberg. After all, we are also spiritual, mental and emotional beings, and these things are pivotal to our physical health.
If there is a practice that can tend to all the facets of health, it would be fasting. It’s the secret to physical, mental and spiritual breakthroughs.
Not only does it draw us nearer to God, allowing us to hear Him more clearly. It can also be therapeutic in the realms of mental and physical disorders.
What makes fasting so powerful? How does fasting allow mental, physical and spiritual healing to spring forth speedily? In this episode, I talk about the multifaceted positives of fasting.
Much of what we see manifested in the human body usually stems from the part of us that can’t be seen, which is our spirit, mind and emotions. -Dr. Deepa Grandon
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
-The invisible aspects of health
Our physical health is tangible so it’s easier to understand. Why is our mental and spiritual health just as pivotal to our wellness?
-Fasting isn’t about not eating
Fasting isn’t just about abstaining from food and pleasurable activities. What characterizes a fast in God’s eyes?
-Heal the whole human being
Fasting affects every facet of our health as human beings. What are the emotional, spiritual and mental benefits?
TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.
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If you’re suffering from atopic dermatitis, the condition isn’t just skin deep. Every itch can cascade into a world of discomfort and pain. Every flare up is an interruption to your quality of life, and every scar can leave you feeling less confident. This is a reality millions live in, and often it leads to anxiety and depression, which can exacerbate the skin irritation further.
That’s why the condition has to be treated holistically. It’s not just about dealing with itchy and inflamed skin. It’s about addressing all the ways it affects someone’s entire life.
The good news is, we’re living in the golden age of atopic dermatitis therapies, and people can get what they need to manage the condition and put it into remission. What causes atopic dermatitis? How can we use lifestyle factors to manage it better?
Why is it critical for physicians to understand the different manifestations of skin conditions in different skin colors? In this episode, I’m joined by board-certified dermatologist and founder of Above & Beyond Dermatology, Dr. Stephen Lewellis. We talk about how to improve your quality of life if you’re dealing with atopic dermatitis, and all the interventions and solutions that are available.
If you have a higher risk of atopic dermatitis, stress, irritants and changes in weather are all factors that raise the score of it expressing on your skin. If we can lower the morbidity threshold, that can manage the condition. -Dr. Stephen Lewellis
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
-The root cause of atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in the world. What makes someone more prone to it and what triggers flare ups?
-Remission not cure
In oncology, we talk about getting cancer into remission. Could changing our language on atopic dermatitis to management serve people better than talking about a cure?
-Don’t sound like a textbook
Physicians have to get better at talking about atopic dermatitis so that they educate patients and provide solutions.
Guest Bio
Dr. Stephen Lewellis is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Above & Beyond Dermatology, an integrative dermatology practice that runs on trust, transparency, accountability, and good old fashioned hospitality. Dr. Stephen Lewellis also hosts The Direct Care Derm podcast and writes the Above & Beyond Dermatology newsletter. For more information, head to https://lewellismd.com/ or connect with Dr. Lewellis on LinkedIn.
TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.
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Taking care of our bodies and minds is critical to our health, but it’s not enough. If we want total healing and wellness, we have to include our spiritual health and a meaningful relationship with God.
As a physician, I believe that there’s a level of healing you can’t achieve by exercising and eating right. Some healing can only come from the Lord, and the more we connect with Him, the easier it is to achieve wellness.
In medicine we have diagnostic tests to determine if a person’s physical body is well. Our spirits are the same. How do we gauge the health of our spiritual beings? How do we build our relationship with God? In this episode, I talk about why spirituality is a crucial pillar in our healing and how we can strengthen it.
While studying to become a doctor, I recognized that the healing I was providing my patients was superficial. Spirituality is an essential element for total and complete healing. -Dr. Deepa Grandon
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
-You can’t do it alone
The fruits of the spirit and spiritual wellness aren’t things we can accomplish in our own power. Why is surrender and recognizing our helplessness such an important aspect of spirituality?
-Remaining strong in faith in the face of adversity
Peace isn’t a lack of disturbances. Joy doesn’t mean we don’t have difficulties. How do we endure ongoing hardship while still manifesting the other fruits of the spirit in anticipation of future relief from God?
-Health beyond the physical realm
In the realm of physical health, we are able to diagnose ailments. How do we do the same for our spirit?
TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.
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“You are what you eat”. It’s a statement we always hear, and though it’s true, it's not the full picture of our health. Everything we’re learning in gut health shows that we are also the microbes we feed.
Of course, we know that gut health plays a crucial role in our digestion and immune health, but the gut is also deeply connected to our minds and emotional well-being. The gut and brain interact so closely and so frequently they have been linked to mood disorders. No wonder your gut is called the second brain!
Every food choice we make impacts our gut health, which, in turn, impacts our brains.
How do we ensure we’re feeding the right bugs in our gut? What are the latest discoveries proving our gut health has power over our emotional well-being? In this episode, I discuss the gut-brain axis and why it’s important for our health.
We are not only what we eat, but also what microbes we feed. Being intentional with our food choices extends way beyond the size of our waistlines to the depth and extent of our mental and emotional wellbeing. -Dr. Deepa Grandon
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
-90% of your serotonin comes from your gut
Serotonin is a major neurotransmitter that controls mood and brain function. Does our gut have more to do with its production than we think?
-Don’t overlook the gut-brain interaction
Trillions of organisms call our gut home. How do these interact with each other and ultimately impact every aspect of our health?
-Parasites are good for you
We’ve been taught to associate parasites with something negative, but do we need parasites in our guts to be healthy?
TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.
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Cancer is the second cause of death worldwide, and cases are set to increase to 35 million over the next two decades. Even though we’ve made great strides in research and therapeutic advances, the risk of cancer is still high.
That doesn’t mean we have to just accept that cancer will happen to more of us. There are steps we can take to prevent it and increase our survivorship if we do get it.
It has been proven that lifestyle choices can reduce your risk of cancer. What we eat and how active we are can have a huge impact on the likelihood of getting cancer. By far, things like our weight and our habits are the most modifiable risk factors, and the good news is, they are entirely in our control.
Why has there been a rise in the global cancer burden? How can we reduce our risk? In this episode, I’m joined by the Director of Breast Oncology and Cancer Survivorship at the Mass General Cancer Center in Waltham, Dr. Amy Comander. She shares how we can address the rising global cancer burden by changing our lifestyles.
30-40% of cancers can be prevented by avoiding risk factors and applying good and healthy lifestyle choices to our own lives. -Dr. Amy Comander
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
-Why your lifestyle choices matter
If certain lifestyle choices increase the risk of cancer, that means our choices can also reduce it. How can we combat the disease by implementing good lifestyle choices?
-The bad news about the genetics (and the good news)
Genetics and hereditary alterations are known factors that increase the risks of cancer. Can lifestyle choices protect those who are predisposed to cancer, and even stop it from transmitting to the next generation?
-This lifestyle change will reduce your risk of cancer
Excess fat cells have been found to be a risk factor for cancer. How do fat cells propagate the development of cancer cells?
Guest Bio
Dr. Amy Comander specializes in the care of women with breast cancer. Dr. Comander is Medical Director of the Mass General Cancer Center in Waltham, where she also serves as Director of Breast Oncology and Cancer Survivorship at the Mass General Cancer Center in Waltham and at Newton Wellesley Hospital. She is director of Lifestyle Medicine at the Mass General Cancer Center, and an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She received her undergraduate degree and a master's degree in Neuroscience at Harvard University. She received her medical degree at Yale University School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency training and Hematology-Oncology fellowship training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. She is board-certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology, and she is a Diplomat of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Comander is well-known for her compassionate care and passionate devotion to her patients. She has served as a medical advisor to Oneinforty, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating people of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage about the one-in-forty chance of having inherited a BRCA mutation. She is proud to serve on the board of the Ellie Fund, a non-profit that provides services and support to women diagnosed with breast cancer in Massachusetts. Dr. Comander has a strong interest in improving the quality of life and outcome of cancer survivors through important lifestyle interventions, including physical activity, diet, and mind/body interventions. She promotes healthy lifestyles for both her active treatment patients as well as those in the survivorship phase of care. She has launched PAVING the Path to Wellness, a 12-week lifestyle medicine-based survivorship program for women with breast cancer. Connect with Dr. Comander on LinkedIn.
Go to https://www.aicr.org/cancer-prevention/how-to-prevent-cancer/ to read about the 10 cancer prevention recommendations.TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.
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When it comes to metabolic health, high blood sugar isn’t the only cause for concern. If your blood sugar is in between normal and diabetic, you’re prediabetic and at risk for heart attacks and other challenges.
Prediabetes doesn’t have overt symptoms, so it’s really easy for it to be missed. That’s what makes it so dangerous. Unless you’re intentional and vigilant about checking for it, the condition can fly under the radar of your health.
Like diabetes, prediabetes is a reflection of the metabolic condition of your body. Genetics and even ethnicity are risk factors for prediabetes, but the good news is it can be prevented and even reversed once you have it.
What causes prediabetes? Can we stop prediabetes from becoming diabetes? In this episode, I talk about how to combat a condition a lot of people don’t know they have.
One of the problems with prediabetes is that it has no symptoms. Unless you or your healthcare provider go the extra mile to identify it, it can be easily missed. -Dr. Deepa Grandon
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
-The dangerous thing about prediabetes
Prediabetes doesn’t have symptoms making it really easy to get missed. Who is at the highest risk of having it? How do you know you need to get screened for it?
-The most powerful ways to correct prediabetes
How do we dial in our diet and exercise in order to combat insulin resistance, inflammation and other metabolic abnormalities?
-How to use fasting to mitigate prediabetes
Intermittent fasting has a plethora of benefits that aid in the prevention or even reversal of prediabetes. What makes it so effective at tackling prediabetes risk factors?
TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women worldwide. Yet the general public and even medical practitioners still believe it’s not common in women.
The result: women remain underdiagnosed and undertreated. It’s hardly surprising that 50% of women who have heart attacks weren’t even aware they had risk factors the whole time.
From an anatomical perspective, women are more prone to fatal heart attacks, but that’s not all. Lifestyle choices, mental health, menopause and even pregnancy - all these factors can make you more prone to heart disease.
How do you know you need to be screened for heart disease? What steps can you take to protect your heart? In this episode, I talk about the heart disease crisis women are facing and how we can combat it.
Women are often misdiagnosed and undertreated due to the misconceptions that heart disease is uncommon in women. -Dr. Deepa Grandon
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
-The anatomy of heart disease
Women’s heart health is an under-researched and under-treated area. What are the differences between men and women when it comes to heart health?
-Hidden signs of heart disease
Most people are aware of the common signs of heart attacks. Why does heart disease manifest differently in women?
-How to protect your heart
How can we use intentional lifestyle choices to preserve our heart health and mitigate risk factors?
TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.
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Being thankful at all times may not come easily or naturally, but it benefits us in every key area of our lives. A posture and practice of gratitude doesn’t just give us higher levels of emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being - it impacts our physical health too.
From heart health to sleep, practicing gratitude has been proven to reduce stress, lower chronic illness, and even prevent disease.
In an age of high anxiety, depression, and burnout, gratitude is a powerful antidote. Through the practice, we get to truly surrender to God’s will and that can give us an immense amount of peace.
Our brains aren’t naturally inclined to appreciate, so we must develop a gratitude muscle rather than treat it as a one-time behavior.
Considering that our brains aren’t naturally wired for gratitude, how do we intentionally make it our posture? Why is gratitude so closely connected to surrender?
In this episode, I’m joined by physician, scientist, and my brother, Dr. Joe Parambil. We talk about the positive impacts of gratitude and how to make it a part of our daily lives.
Gratitude goes hand-in-hand with the process of submission. You can’t be grateful if you have your expectations, ambitions, and agendas that have to be met. -Dr. Joe Parambil
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
-The connection between science and faith
How do we see God’s hand orchestrating the incredible miracles of science?
-Gratitude goes hand-in-hand with submission and surrender
How do we maintain a posture of thankfulness even when we’re not getting what we want?
-The health benefits of thankfulness
How does gratitude affect physical health and even neural pathways?
Guest Bio
Dr. Joe Parambil is a physician, scientist, and man of faith. Dr. Parambil is a Staff Member in the Department of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner College of Medicine. He is currently the Director of the Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Center of Excellence.TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.
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Since its inception, social media hasn’t just become a huge part of our daily lives. For many people, especially young people, it has infiltrated identity, sense of self, and mental well-being.
It has exacerbated and even triggered many emotional difficulties people face, from anxiety and depression to addiction and self-harm.
It’s really hard not to be online, so it’s not as simple as deliminating social media from our lives altogether. There are, however, steps we can take to use it more healthily and mitigate some of its negative effects.
How does social media affect our thinking, mood, and behavior? What can we do to make social media a more positive and healthier experience?
In this episode, I’m joined by Consultant Clinical Psychologist, DBT Therapist, and Mindfulness Teacher, Dr. Arlene Cooke. She shares how social media impacts your mental health, and how to shift our use of it.
See social media as a tool and think of how you can use it in a healthier way. -Dr. Arlene Cooke
Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
-Social media’s impact on identity
How does social media affect an individual’s sense of self, especially in adolescence?
-The downstream effects of social media
The harm of social media isn’t just in spending too much time on it. How does it uproot us from activities that promote health and mental well-being?
-A measured and moderate approach
It wouldn’t be realistic to banish social media from our lives forever, so what’s a better way to deal with it?
-It starts with you
Are children and teens modeling online behaviors they see at home, and how do we influence healthier behaviors?
Guest Bio
Dr. Arlene Cooke is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, DBT Therapist and Mindfulness Teacher. She has 25+ years of wide-ranging clinical experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings located nationally and internationally. As a psychologist, Dr. Cooke specializes in treating mental health difficulties such as emotional dysregulation, identity issues, depression, anxiety, life transition challenges, and relationship issues. Connect with Dr. Cooke on LinkedIn.TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.
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As Christians, we’re called to lead the abundant life God intended for us. We’re meant to walk in the power and victory that the Bible says is already ours, and our health is part of that.
We must be good stewards of what God has given us, including our bodies, minds, and souls. Many of us face challenges living up to this expectation. We struggle to find the deep healing and stability that come from being close to God.
Physical ailments and emotional wounds can threaten our mental well-being. But, we can gain power from our relationship with God. It drives our actions and lets us create abundant lives.
How do we become the people He wants us to be in every facet of our lives? How do we live in commitment, not emotion, and how does that help us achieve our goals?
In this first episode of Time to Transform, I share my journey and how God and a healthy lifestyle changed my life. I also share the coaching strategy I use.
As Christians, we’re mandated by God to be good stewards of what He has given us, especially our bodies, which house the Spirit of God. - 2 Corinthians 6:16
Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
How can we use lifestyle measures to regain control of our physical and mental well-being?
Motivation is short-lived; commitment keeps us on track.
Why do our emotions have so much power over us, and what can we do to take action regardless?
Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine:
Plant-based nutrition,
Physical activity,
Stress management,
Avoidance of risky substances,
Restorative sleep, and
Social connections.
TLC’s Six Pillars:
Spirituality
Mental Health
Unprocess your diet
Movement
Sunshine, relaxation and sleep
Eliminate substance use and create loving communities.
TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.
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Time to Transform is designed for Christians to get the practical support and tools you need to build your spiritual, mental, and physical well-being.
So you’ll have the knowledge to prevent or reverse lifestyle diseases like…
obesity depression heart disease..and lead the best life that God intended for you to have.
This is the resource you’ve always been looking for to guide you on your journey to health and wholeness based on evidence-based lifestyle medicine and God’s word.
Hosted by Dr Deepa Grandon, MD MBA, triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidenced-based lifestyle medicine and alternative medicine.
If you have read books by Dr Michael Roizen or listened to podcasts like Feel Better Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee, you’ll love Time to Transform!
TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.
