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In this episode we speak with Dr. Robert Melillo about childhood neurological diseases through the lens of epigenetics and integrative medicine.
Dr. Robert Melillo is a world-renowned expert in brain health, specializing in childhood and adult neurological disorders. A clinician, professor, brain researcher, and bestselling author of "Disconnected Kids," he focuses on ADHD, autism, OCD, tics, anxiety, and other developmental issues. Dr. Melillo is dedicated to bridging brain function, behavior, and physical health. His innovative multimodal approach, The Melillo Method, has transformed thousands of lives. Join us as we explore his groundbreaking work and unique insights into the brain.
Learning Points:
1. Are the foundational problems in ADHD, autism, and other neurological issues in the gut or the brain?
2. Why do parents need to be cognisant of childhood milestones to identify key stages of brain development?
3. Why is it important to incorporate an integrative plan to address neurological issues?
Social Media:
Website: https://www.drrobertmelillo.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-melillo-a287b618b/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DrRobMelillo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertMelillo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrRobertMelillo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drrobertmelillo -
In this episode we speak with Dr. Tamara Hew-Butler about the dangers of overhydration.
Dr. Hew-Butler is a podiatric physician and associate professor of Exercise and Sports Science and Physiology at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of California at Los Angeles, her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA; and her Philosophy Doctor at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Dr Hew-Butler is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and specializes in both sports medicine and exercise physiology. Her expertise is in exercise-associated hyponatremia, salt and water balance, and sports performance. She has published over 80 scientific articles and her work has been highlighted on radio shows, television, podcasts and newspapers.
Learning Points:
• Why is proper hydration important for our health?
• What is hyponatremia and how can overhydrating lead to it?
• What are some signs of overhydration?
Social Media
https://x.com/hyponaqueen -
In this episode we speak with Louise Digby about the powerful yet often overlooked connection—the relationship between your gut, hormones, and weight loss.
Louise Digby is a registered nutritional therapist, women’s weight loss expert and founder of The Nourish Method to Lasting Fat Loss. Her clients come to her after struggling to lose weight in their 40s and 50s despite eating well and working hard to burn the fat. Louise transforms her client’s health and wellbeing by identifying and addressing each individual’s unique needs and imbalances, so that they can lose weight, optimise their health and rediscover their sparkle, without restrictive dieting or the need for superhuman willpower.
Learning Points:
• How are hormones, gut health, and weight loss interconnected?
• Why do some people struggle with weight loss despite eating healthy and exercising?
• How does liver function fit into the weight loss conversation?
Social:
www.louisedigbynutrition.com
https://www.instagram.com/louisedigbynutrition/
https://www.facebook.com/LouiseDigbyNutrition/
https://thethrivingmetabolism.buzzsprout.com/ (podcast)
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In this episode we speak with Amelia Kelley, PhD, about helping women to manage symptoms of ADHD allowing them to embrace the person that they are.
Dr. Kelley is an integrative, trauma-informed therapist focusing on motivation, empowering survivors of abuse and relationship trauma, women’s issues, Highly Sensitive Persons, healthy living, and adult ADHD. Dr. Kelley is an adjunct professor in counseling at Yorkville University, co-host of the Sensitivity Doctors Podcast, a regular contributor on Psychology Today, and a nationally recognized relationship expert featured on SiriusXM and NPR, exploring the impact of gaslighting on our society.
Learning Points:
1. How to embrace neurodiversity
2. How women with ADHD can utilize their diagnosis to boost productivity and achieve goals
3. How to overcome real challenges with tools to address issues in the areas of work and home life
Social Media:
https://ameliakelley.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drameliakelley -
In this episode we speak with Dr. Jeffrey Gross about how stem cells are being used for reversing aging and to optimizing overall wellness.
Dr. Gross graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in biochemistry and molecular cell biology. He earned his Doctor of Medicine in 1992 from the George Washington University School of Medicine. He contributed to virology research during his studies. After graduating, he undertook a residency in neurological surgery at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center until 1997.
He then pursued a Fellowship and Chief Residency in Spinal Biomechanics at the University of New Mexico until 1999. Licensed in California and Nevada, Dr. Gross has SPINE practices in Orange County and Henderson, Nevada. A trained neurological surgeon, he specializes in athletic injuries and spine procedures and offers longevity and biohacking consultations. He achieved board certification by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is a member of several prestigious medical societies. He has written textbooks and articles in his area of expertise and is a peer-reviewer for the state of California and a scientific journal. Since 2020, Top Doctor recognized Dr. Gross as a leading Neurological Surgeon. He also received HealthTap’s 2022 Top Doctor Award as a top Neurological Surgeon in the U.S. Dr. Gross founded ReCELLebrate, focusing on anti-aging and regenerative medicine.
Learning Points:
• What are stem cells and exosomes?
• How are stem cells being used in regenerate and longevity medicine?
• How can lifestyle choices amplify the longevity effects of regenerative treatments?
Social Media:
https://recellebrate.com/
https://www.instagram.com/recellebrate/
https://www.tiktok.com/@recellebrate
https://www.youtube.com/@stemcellwhisperer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-gross-md-5605605/ -
In this episode we speak with our guest Dr. Chad Nowli about removing roadblocks to success with your Physical Therapist.
Dr. Nowlan is a pioneering physical therapist and the Founder of NRG Physio, a revolutionary approach to physical therapy that emphasizes accurate diagnosis and holistic treatment. With a strong background in anatomy and a passion for improving musculoskeletal health, Chad has developed an innovative evaluation process called the Keystone Reset. This process challenges traditional physical therapy methods by addressing root causes rather than symptoms, providing comprehensive and lasting relief from chronic pain.
Learning Points:
1. Common misconceptions people have about pain and injury prevention
2. Why many people who have not had success with Physical Therapy
3. What the Keystone Reset is and how it can revolutionize Physical Therapy
Social Media Handles/Website Address
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadrnowlin/
Website: https://nrgphysio.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chadrnowlin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nrgphysio
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadrnowlin -
In this episode we speak with Dr. Arti Jagirdar about how the health of our mouth can impact our systemic health.
Dr. Jagirda has been practicing dentistry in New York City since 2011 – and she’s on a mission to redefine oral health as the gateway to overall well-being. As the visionary founder of Flatiron Dental in New York City, Dr. Jagirdar focuses on holistic patient care, while educating and promoting the vital connection between oral health and systemic wellness. Seamlessly blending her passion for dentistry and art, Arti gratefully embraces the chance to positively impact and improve her patients' lives.
Learning Points:
• How systemic health is impacted by oral health
• Specific oral indicators that might suggest the presence of other health issues
• How oral health can impact cognitive function
Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FLATIRONDENTAL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flatirondental/
X: https://x.com/FLATIRONDENTAL -
In this episode we speak with Troy Taylor about how AI is changing the way we strength train.
Troy is an internationally renowned human performance leader, with extensive experience developing and leading world class, multi-disciplinary teams and working collaboratively to connect high level strategic insights to operational execution. Troy is currently the Senior Director, Performance Innovation at Tonal. Troy leads a department established to drive evidence-based fitness and human performance thought leadership into all aspects of Tonal’s curriculum and product development as well as to conduct, commission and collaborate on peer-reviewed research to advance human potential through resistance training.
Learning Points:
• The connection between strength training and overall health and longevity
• How AI and technology changed the way we approach strength training and fitness
• The role data and technology play in optimizing personal fitness goals
Social Media
• Website: https://www.tonal.com/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-taylor-4577bb38/ -
In this episode we speak with Dr. Tina Sadarangani about how to navigate the healthcare system as as the caregiver of a senior citizen.
Dr. Sadarangani is a PhD-prepared NYU Assistant Professor who is a board-certified adult and geriatric nurse practitioner. Dr. Sadarangani’s expertise includes family caregivers, adult day care services, older adult nutrition, age-tech, and addressing the long-term care needs of ethnically diverse older adults.
In addition to being a clinician, Dr. Sadarangani is an NIH-funded scientist focused on aging and a tech-innovator; she is also a “sandwich generation” caregiver with aging parents and young children. She is passionate about social determinants of health and helping families navigate the healthcare system. She is a proponent of health equity,and has published extensively in this area in peer-reviewed academic journals, including in the American Journal of Public Health. She has been recognized as a Woman of Distinction/Rising Star in Long-Term Care. She attended Georgetown University, from which she graduated Summa Cum Laude, completed her Masters at the University of Pennsylvania, and completed her doctoral and post-doctoral training at New York University where she graduated in the highest bracket of academic preferment.
Dr. Sadarangani created an award-winning mobile application – CareMobiTM - out of her NYU lab that helps families, particularly those in which someone has dementia, communicate around the day-to-day care of their loved ones. She is also the creator of The Enlightened Caregiver – a social media community - which provides families with practical tips on how to get optimal, not usual, care for the people they love.
Learning Points:
• Why did you choose to study and focus on aging and tech innovation in this field?
• Does Ageism affect care?
• How has healthcare changed in recent years when it comes to the role and expectations of patients and families in healthcare decision-making?
Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlightenedcaregiver
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Enlightened-Caregiver/61551774546099/?_rdr
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-sadarangani
X: https://x.com/dr_Sadarangani
Web: https://nursing.nyu.edu/w/caremobi -
In this episode we speak with Dr. Patti Milligan about what saliva is and what it can tell us about our health.
Dr. Milligan has been in the nutrition field for 40 years. Her work and passion in the field of Neuroscience of Taste has led her to the field of saliva research and exploring the “why” we like certain foods vs others.
Working in both the clinical nutrition and integrative medicine/natural foods fields, Patti brings a unique blend of clinical, educational, holistic, consumer, and PR experience. For the last 20 years, Patti has led the high-performance nutrition program optimizing and impacting brain and body performance for global business executives and their teams.
Her latest venture is founder of Renewal Kit for travelers, a travel immune and well-being nutrition kit to take when you fly based on her saliva & immune resilience doctorate research. Her career focus shifted to performance nutrition and investigating how salivary research holds a key to nutritional resilience
Travel is a passion, and she loves exploring especially in serving others in capacities of compassion and basic needs fulfillment. You will see her volunteering with seniors as well as utilizing her nutrition skills to helping with children's cancer charities.
Patti is also the author of children’s nutrition story & gardening journal-“Why is Shirley Unusual? inspiring school gardens and kids to thrive eating fresh fruits and vegetables.
Learning Points:
1. What are the key functions of saliva?
2. How can we increase our saliva output?
3. How does air travel impact saliva and how can we counteract its impact?
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/milliganpatti
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patti-tveit-milligan/
https://renewalkit.com/pages/our-story?srsltid=AfmBOoq_XG0Q-8aMmt3TpUG-VhZ1qUE24SbqoMDSHcmErA-FuKs1Om1l
https://www.facebook.com/jetrenewalkit/ -
In this episode we speak with Dr. Ingo Mahn about the connection between oral health and sleep.
Dr. Mahn is a trailblazer in the field of dentistry and is based in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Mahn grew up in Germany and moved to the United States at the age of 12. He graduated from Marquette University in 1985 after attending there for both undergrad and dental school.
An early adopter of biological technology, Dr Mahn was one of the first users of Cerec in 1995. After discovering the benefits of a more natural approach, he founded Integrative Dental Solutions in 2001 and went on to earn a doctorate in Integrative Medicine from Capital University in Georgetown in 2004.
In 2017, Dr Mahn and his family relocated to Phoenix, AZ where he founded Natural Dental Partners, a biological dentistry practice. Aside from running his dental practice, Dr Mahn currently spends most of his time focused on treating the root cause of breathing disorders, sleeping conditions, and TMJ dysfunction. He founded the Institute for Advanced Airway Studies to empower fellow dentists to establish superior airway programs in their practices for enhanced patient well-being. Dr. Mahn is also an accredited member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) where he serves as a board member and chairman of the Ozone Committee.
Learning Points:
• What is Sleep-Disordered breathing?
• How are both sleeping and breathing linked to dentistry?
• Common signs of Sleep-Disordered breathing?
Social Media:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/naturaldentalpartners
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ingo-mahn-9451b511/
Websites:
https://www.mynaturaldentist.com/
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In this episode we are introduced to Carbon60 and its health benefits with Chris Burres.
Chris is a published author, Host of the Uncovering the Secrets to Longevity Health Summit, and patent holder with a surprising twist – he’s not just a visionary scientist but also a master of comedy improv. Chris Burres is the founder and chief scientist at MyVitalC, where he manufactures a Nobel Prize winning molecule responsible for the single longest longevity experimental result in history, a full 90% extension of life. He is the intersection where science meets laughter and his life’s mission is to help people live longer, healthier, happier, pain-free lives with science.
Learning Points:
• What is ESS60?
• How does ESS60 improve health and longevity?
• How long does Chris believe that humans can live and why?
Social Media:
Website: http://www.myvitalc.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/
Twitter: myvitalc
Instagram: https://instagram.com/myvitalc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myvitalc
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MyVitalC
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In this episode we speak with Lisa Salisbury about how our mindset impacts what we eat.
Lisa is a former chronic dieter on a mission to help women stop obsessing about everything they eat and feel confident in their ability to lose weight without a diet app. She teaches them to stop counting and calculating all their food and check in with their body. Most of all, she helps women make their lives amazing so food doesn't have the job of comforter, compensator and celebrator. She hosts the top 100 podcast Eat Well, Think Well, Live Well. She is a certified Health, Life and Weight Loss Coach, with a BS in Health and Human Performance.
Learning Points:
• What is mindset eating and how does it differ from intuitive eating?
• Is a general knowledge of nutrition enough for us to achieve weight loss goals?
• How do the higher brain and the lower brain impact our eating habit
Website:
https://wellwithlisa.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/well_with_lisa/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/wellwithlisa
Podcast website:
https://podcast.wellwithlisa.com
Free Resource: Go-to meals e-guide
https://podcast.wellwithlisa.com/meals -
In this episode we speak with Molly McNamee about overloading the nervous system with excessive exercise.
Molly is an online fitness coach and the founder of MFit Workouts. She specializes in exercise for nervous system regulation and anxiety. She believes that the secret to looking your best lies in your stress… or more specifically your stress hormones. Her mission is to help people use exercise to calm stress so the body can actually feel safe letting go of excess fat.
Learning Points:
• What are symptoms of nervous system dysregulation?
• How can excessive exercise impair our health?
• What are first steps to pulling back in our exercise routine?
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/mfit.workouts/
https://www.facebook.com/itsmollyrae
https://mollymcnamee.com/links/
Free e-book about cortisol: https://mollymcnamee.com/cortisol/ -
In this episode we speak with Pam Buchanan about cultivating our soul in our workplace.
Pam Buchanan, the founder of Quantum Sense, stands at the intersection of corporate prowess and soulful innovation. With over 40 years of experience in corporate America, including pivotal roles at Nasdaq where she worked closely with tech titans like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, Pam brings extensive experience to the table. Her journey to Quantum Sense began with a profound assertion: that the modern world is missing a focus on a very vital contributor to success, Soul Health. This insight spurred over a decade of research culminating in her innovative concepts and frameworks. Pam's background uniquely positions her to understand the evolving corporate landscape and the benefit of putting an emphasis on a connection to the senses to drive Soul Health and holistic wellbeing at work. Pam has developed programs tailored for companies that are proven to enhance employee well-being, reduce anxiety, and boost creativity, ultimately fostering a more satisfying work-life balance. Covering topics from neuro-aesthetics to sound engineering, Pam explores how these can be used to benefit the soul from the outside in, through the gateway of the senses.
Learning Points:
• What is Soul Health?
• Why is Soul Health a key piece of our overall health?
• How can we attend to the health of our soul?
Social Media Handles/Website Address
o https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-buchanan/
o https://thequantumsense.com/ -
In this episode we speak with Angela Moore about how to empower our children to improve their mental health.
With years of experience in the mental and physical health industry, Integrative Health Expert Angela T. Moore has helped countless individuals strengthen their minds and bodies through an integrative health approach, using proven therapeutic interventions, effective exercise methods, and healthy lifestyle strategies. She holds a master’s in counseling from Oakland University and a master’s in business management from Walsh College, as well as a bachelor’s in sociology from University of Virginia. She is a NASM Master Trainer with specializations in Corrective Exercise, Performance Enhancement, Fitness Nutrition, and Group Personal Training. She is also a wellness blog contributor to A Healthier Michigan. Angela is the founder and CEO of The Body Principle which provides Integrative health presentations, workshops, mental health counseling and integrative health coaching to organizations and school systems. Angela is also the founder and CEO of Empowered By Angela, which strives to provide education, information, and resources to empower individuals to achieve mental and physical health and overall wellbeing.
Learning Points:
1. Why do we need to empower our children to improve their mental health?
2. How do nutrition and physical health contribute to mental health?
3. Do we need to raise more resilient children for their better mental health?
Social Handles and Links:
https://www.facebook.com/empoweredbyangela/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelatmoore/
https://www.instagram.com/empoweredbyangela/
Website: https://empoweredbyangela.com -
In this episode we speak with Dr. Celia Corbo about how she integrates functional medicine within her chiropractic practice.
Dr. Corbo is both a chiropractor and a functional health practitioner whose mission is to empower individuals to unlock their best quality of life through prioritizing the health of their brain and nervous system.
Her dedication in helping others stems from her own journey through health challenges and triumphs. Having overcome her own obstacles, she now helps guide others along their paths to wellness.
During her academic career, Dr. Celia discovered a fascination with the nervous system, guiding her towards a profound understanding of its functions and complexities. This fascination ultimately led her to chiropractic, where she discovered her calling to positively impact nervous system function through spinal adjustments.
Driven by a desire to expand her knowledge in holistic health, she delved into understanding biochemistry, nutrition, and functional medicine. Leveraging both academic expertise and personal experience, Dr. Celia also specializes in functional healing through personalized supplement and nutrition protocols tailored to individual genetics and needs.
With a wealth of academic knowledge and personal experience, Dr. Celia is driven by a mission to extend healing globally, empowering others to achieve optimal brain and nervous system function and health. Central to her approach are the three pillars of health: physical, chemical, and emotional well-being, each essential for holistic healing and activating your best quality of life.
Learning Points:
1. How does the brain function? And how can disturbances in these functions lead to impaired living?
2. How does chiropractic affect the brain?
3. Why has Dr. Corbo chosen to integrate her chiropractic practice with functional medicine modalities?
Website:
www.drceliacorbo.ca -
In this episode we speak with Duccio Locati about weaving in emotional and spiritual health to support your physical healing.
Duccio is a certified PSYCH-K® Instructor and trained osteopath merging his passion for holistic health with his deep-rooted interest in spirituality, offering invaluable insights into the intricate connection between mind, body, and spirit. Duccio's expertise lies in understanding the profound impact of subconscious beliefs on our health and well-being. As an advocate of applied spirituality, he guides individuals to bridge the gap between spiritual wisdom and everyday life, fostering a harmonious alignment of mind, body, and spirit.
Learning points:
• What connects our emotions to changes in our physical health?
• What is the role of spirituality in health?
• What is the PSYCH-K® program and how can be integrated into our health protocols?
Social Media:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duccio-locati-63633754/?originalSubdomain=it
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duccio.locati/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ducciolocati
Website: https://www.ieyes.org/en/about-me/ -
In this episode we speak with Dahlia Attia-King about advances in Medical Genetic Testing.
Dahlia is the Founder and CEO of Panacea and has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Miami. Dahlia’s experience working for genetic laboratories exposed her to the reality that very few patients were able to access valuable preventative clinical genetic tests. With an additional 6 years in Healthcare IT, Dahlia learned about the technology solutions integral in pushing healthcare into a much needed era of modernization. After embarking on a multi-year journey to unravel the reasons for genetic testing underutilization, she met Dr. Hinco Gierman and they were inspired to create a solution. Panacea was founded with a mission to improve access to clinical genetic testing so that people can get in control of their health and prevent disease. Panacea now offers residents of almost every state the ability to access at-home clinical genetic testing called Whole Exome Sequencing, empowering people to potentially save their own lives.
Learning Points:
o What is medical genetic testing and how is it different from tests like 23andMe
o What should I do with my results and any genetic risks?
o What are the limits of genetic testing?
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/panacea_genomics
https://seekpanacea.com/ -
In this episode we speak with Faust Ruggiero about how to speak to yourself with positivity, kindness and encouragement.
Faust is a psychologist who has been in private practice for over thirty-five years. Before entering private practice, he worked in clinics for deaf children, prisons, nursing homes, substance abuse centers, inpatient facilities, and is a consultant for major national and international corporations. He is a published research author and a professional clinical trainer.
In the summer of 2016, he began to develop The Fix Yourself Empowerment Series based on the Process Life Program to help readers address difficult situations in their lives. The series currently includes The Fix Yourself Handbook, The Fix Your Anxiety Handbook, The Fix Your Depression Handbook, and The Fix Your Anger Handbook.
Learning Points:
• How does negative internal language block our progress, goals and increase disease potential?
• What are steps to help cultivate positive internal language?
• How does the energy around us impact our mental health?
Social Media
https://www.faustruggiero.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FaustInspire/
https://twitter.com/faustinspire
https://www.instagram.com/faustinspire/
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