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Emotional Fitness with Brett Hoebel

On Today’s podcast, we’re talking about Emotional Fitness and how to benefit from fitness not only on a physical level. 

Brett Hoebel is the founder of Sweat With Soul, author and creator of The 20 Minute Body, and celebrity trainer on NBC’s The Biggest Loser season 11. He was named one of the world’s “Top 100 Health & Fitness Influencers” by Greatist and “must-follow-people for motivation and inspiration” by Shape Magazine.  

Brett regularly appears on TV shows like Steve Harvey and Dr. Oz to discuss topics such as weight loss, bullying and strategies to stay motivated. He is also a martial arts practitioner of capoeira and a contributor to national publications like Shape, Self, and Women's Health. His Fitness From Within philosophy is the cornerstone to his body-mind approach to health and longevity. 

On today’s podcast, we talk about forms of fitness that will give you a number of benefits as you age, which types of classes to look for, and how to start making changes today to impact not only your body but also your mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. So, please enjoy this interview…

“Fit doesn’t have a size, a weight or a shape…it has a feeling." ~ Brett Hoebel

Stress, Mindfulness and Your Skin with Dr. Trevor Cates

Many of our nerve endings are connected to our skin and other organs. When we experience a heightened sense of emotion (sadness, anger, or another upset), it can play out on the skin. This relationship can become a vicious cycle: Skin problems can affect us on an emotional level, but stress can also affect our skin. A number of skin conditions, such as acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, vitiligo, and even premature aging, can both cause AND be triggered by stress. When we’re stressed, the adrenal glands release the hormone cortisol. A surge in cortisol causes increased sebum production, which triggers acne.

•       Eczema - High cortisol levels trigger inflammation and aggravate skinflammation.
•       Rosacea - Dealing with its visible signs can trigger more flushing, which can lead to more stress.

 

Stress negatively affects our immune system, and being anxious or stressed can aggravate autoimmune conditions (including vitiligo and psoriasis). Chronically high levels of cortisol can lead to sugar cravings, and eating sugar also increases acne breakouts. Even with healthy skin, when we’re stressed-out we often develop bad habits, such as picking and rubbing bumps and blemishes, which can lead to more inflammation, infections or permanent scarring.

6 Practices for a Clean Mind

1. Breath work release
2. Forgiveness writing exercise
3. Ten-minute meditation
4. Relaxing bedtime ritual
5. Gratitude journal
6. Nature excursion

Most of these take just 10 minutes or less. Do at least one of these practices daily during the two-week program. Try each practice at least once during the program to determine which works best for you.  Notice what happens to your body, as well as your mind, during each, and continue practicing your favorite(s) accordingly.

Breath Work Release

You can follow this simple breath work exercise anytime and anywhere. Sit in a relaxing position with your eyes closed. Place one hand on your chest and the other on your lower abdomen. For five to ten minutes, just focus on your breath, noticing your inhalation and your exhalation. As you inhale, allow your lower abdomen to swell like a balloon. With each breath out, practice relaxing your jaw and shoulders. If your mind wanders, bring your focus back to your breath.

Forgiveness exercise

On a blank sheet of loose-leaf paper (not in a bound journal), freely write down your negative thoughts, judgments, and feelings. Use as many sheets of paper as you need. Whatever comes up, write it down. Do not read what you’ve written. When you feel there is nothing left to write, burn or shred the papers and throw them away. In your gratitude journal, or on a separate piece of paper, write down one or more sentences of forgiveness and gratitude.

10 minute meditation

• Choose a quiet place, and turn off any electronics.
• Sit in a relaxing position (but not one that’s too comfortable—this is not naptime).
• Focus on a word, such as “peace” or “gratitude”—a mantra of sorts or music or an object, such as a candle.
• When your mind wanders, gently bring your attention back to your focal point.
• If you have limited time, set an alarm so you don’t worry about checking the time.
• Let go of expectations. You may or may not have an epiphany.
• Relaxing Bedtime Ritual

Create your own relaxing bedtime ritual with any of the following:

•  Listen to soothing music.
• Take a warm Mineral Bath (page 91 of Clean Skin From Within).
•  Do gentle yoga or stretches.
•  Perform breathing or other relaxation exercises

Gratitude Journal

"Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” ~Eckhart Tolle

•       Buy or make a new journal that feels good to you.
•       Write down 3 things every day that you are grateful for.
•       Best times to do this or morning when you first wake up or evening before you go to bed.
•       Notice what happens and if it’s easier to be grateful.

Nature Excursion

Step away from your computer, phone, fluorescent lighting or any energy-zapping scenario, and escape into nature. Even if it’s just a quick walk around the block, a few moments in the sun and fresh air can boost your mood and give you a little extra vitamin D to brighten your day. It also involves movement, and studies show that moderate exercise improves energy, mood, and sleep.

I invite you to Join TSD community – on the website TheSpaDr.com and on SM – FB, twitter, intagram, Youtube and join the conversation and holistic skincare movement. Also, I invite you to find out your skin type by taking The Skin Quiz.

And I’ll see you next time…

The Stress Remedy with Dr. Doni Wilson

On today’s podcast we’re talking about how to get more rest and less stress.

 

My guest is Dr. Doni Wilson who is a nationally celebrated naturopathic doctor, certified professional midwife (CPM), and certified nutrition specialist (CNS). She helps high performers reverse engineer health by understanding genetic tendencies (such as MTHFR) and helping them to recover from stress exposure. Her clients report peak energy, restful sleep, optimal weight and memory, enhanced fertility, and an overall sense of "feeling younger.” Dr. Doni is the best selling author of The Stress Remedy (2013), Stress Remedies (2014), Stress Warrior (2018) and The Natural Insomnia Solution (2018). She is an international speaker and her approach to health optimization has been featured on TV, radio, podcasts, and in magazines.

 

On today’s podcast, we discuss what happens to our bodies when we are overly stressed and signs our body is giving us that it’s time for help. And, Dr. Doni shares which tests she runs and how she treats people to help them recover from being overly stressed. She even guides us through a stress management exercise.

So please enjoy this interview…

 

 

To learn more about Dr. Doni Wilson, go to her website.

You can get a copy of her book here.

The Toxic Effects of Mold with Dr. Jill Crista

On today’s podcast, we’re discussing the toxic effects of mold on your skin and health.

My guest is Dr. Jill Crista who is the author of Break The Mold, 5 Tools To Conquer Mold And Take Back Your Health, a book for mold-sickness sufferers. She’s a nationally recognized educator on illnesses associated with mold and mycotoxin exposure. She was inspired by her patients to seek out the truth behind their mysterious and unyielding symptoms. Mold was often the invisible cause. After an exhaustive review of the scientific literature, she developed a unique treatment approach which built research findings onto the foundations of her naturopathic education and philosophies. She’s been managing mold and mycotoxin-ill patients for over a decade, and feels compelled to share what she’s learned.

In this interview, Dr. Crista explains what symptoms to look for to know if you may have been exposed to mold (including signs that show up on your skin) and how to address both the mold in your environment and the symptoms that may be lingering after exposure.

Healing Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis with Dane Johnson

On today’s podcast we’re discussing healing approaches to Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

My guest is Dane Johnson, a speaker, author, and Holistic Nutritionist who naturally recovered from a near death experience battling Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis. He is the founder of CrohnsColitisLifestyle and Co-founder of the non-profit, EfundyourHealth with the mission to empower the Crohn’s/Colitis community and bring alternative options to our healthcare system.

Dane used a combination of healing approaches to eliminate his symptoms, medication use, avoid all surgeries and regain 55 pounds of lean body weight. He now helps others suffering from Crohn’s/Colitis to do the same through his S.H.I.E.L.D. program.

In this interview, Dane shares his healing journey and struggles with his health, skin and life’s path, and he explains how he was able to overcome these challenges despite what doctors told him. He also shares how he now help support others with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis on their healing journey.

Women's Health, Hormones and Skin with Dr. Zen

In today’s interview, we discuss how hormonal changes impact our health and skin. We also cover how to address symptoms of hormonal imbalances naturally. We discuss healthy lifestyle practices that are key, and we cover bioidentical hormones – what they are, how they work and how they can be use safely and effectively. There are quite a few myths out there about bio-identical hormones so we bust many of those during this interview.

Fasting, Hormones and Skin with Dr. Felice L. Gersh

On today’s podcast, we’re covering fasting, hormones and skin.

My guest is Dr. Felice L. Gersh, M.D. who is Board Certified both in OB/GYN and in Integrative Medicine. Her educational background includes an undergraduate degree from Princeton University, a medical degree from the University of Southern California School of Medicine, and a 2 year Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.

Dr. Gersh has dedicated her career to women, focusing on the aspects of women’s health which are unique, under-appreciated, and poorly managed. She is the Medical Director of the innovative Integrative Medical Group of Irvine.

Dr. Gersh has been featured on numerous health movies, including Fasting, on web summits, podcasts, and radio shows, and has her own segment, A Healthy Perspective, heard weekly on Los Angeles AM radio, KRLA 870 and is a monthly regular on the popular radio show, Parents are Hard to Raise. Her first book, on a revolutionary approach to PCOS, is due out this Fall.

On today’s podcast, we cover the various types of fasting, how they work and Dr. Gersh shares what the results have been with her patients, particularly women with hormonal imbalances. We also touch on why birth control pills are an unhealthy choice for hormones, aging and skin.

Overcoming Betrayal with Dr. Debi Silber

On today’s podcast we’re talking about overcoming the trauma of betrayal.

My guest is Dr. Debi Silber, a Transpersonal Psychologist, and a health, mindset, and personal development expert. She’s a speaker, coach and author of the Amazon #1 Bestselling book: The Unshakable Woman: 4 Steps to Rebuilding Your Body, Mind and Life After a Life Crisis, The Unshakable Woman-The Workbook (the companion guide to the book) as well as 2 books recommended by Brian Tracy, Marshall Goldsmith and Jack Canfield.

Debi has contributed to FOX, CBS, The Dr. Oz show, TEDx, The Huffington Post, Shape, Self, Health, Forbes, Psychology Today, WebMD, Ladies Home Journal, Woman’s World and Glamour, to name a few. Her doctoral study led to two discoveries around how women experience and heal from betrayal. Based on her findings, along with 27 years of health, mindset and lifestyle coaching, she’s created a proven approach to help women heal (physically, mentally and emotionally) from the trauma of betrayal.

On today’s podcast, Debi shares her findings from her study including how betrayal impacts us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. And we discuss how to overcome the trauma of betrayal and why it’s essential to do so.

Natural Beauty Tips with 7 Top Wellness and Skin Experts

This past weekend I was at a conference with some of my wellness and skin focused friends and colleagues, so I pulled 7 of them aside and asked for their top natural beauty tip.

These 5 minute interviews are all different because these women are different. Dr. Michelle Jeffries and Dr. Keira Barr are integrative dermatologists. Cassie Bjork is a dietician. Dr. Mariza Snyder focuses on essential oils. Bree (aka “The Betty Rocker” is a fitness and wellness expert). Rachael Pontillo is a holistic esthetician. Dr. Susanne Bennett has a new book coming out on a super food she’ll tell you about. What they do all have in common is that they work hard in the online space to share their message about wellness with the world.

Please keep in mind I did these from my cell phone, outdoors in the California heat, and I did most of these selfie style. So this is real and raw footage. Please excuse the messy hair, flushed cheeks and shaky video footage. But, the information is fantastic, and I wanted to take advantage of being with these amazing women in person and share some of their greatness with you.

 

Stem Cell Medicine for Anti-aging and Pain with Harry Adelson

As we age, we have injuries and wear and tear to our bodies over time that cause us to experience one of the biggest symptoms associated with aging, and that is pain. Yes, it is a 4 letter word that none of us want, so I asked my guest today to talk about a cutting edge way to reduce pain without drugs or invasive surgeries.

My guest is Dr. Harry Adelson who was one of the very early adopters of stem cell medicine for the treatment of pain. He has performed over 5,000 stem cell procedures and has injected stem cells into over 500 inter vertebral discs, placing him among the most experienced in the world with the use of stem cells for the treatment of chronic spine pain. He practices in Park City, Utah.

In today’s interview we discuss stem cell medicine for anti-aging and pain. Dr. Adelson and I attended naturopathic medical school together almost 20 years ago, and it’s great to have him back on my podcast to give an update on how stem cell therapy works and bust some of the myths around stem cell medicine. You’ll also find out why (and what for) some top bio-hackers are traveling from around the country to see Dr. Adelson.