Episode #90: Rebel Rewind – Making Changes In Your Health And Lifestyle Is Not Just About Willpower: Why Boundaries Matter
As we head into 2023, I thought it was worth doing a Rebel Rewind of one of my favorite episodes – number 28 – with Nancy Lewin on boundaries. Nancy is a life coach and best-selling author of many books, including Setting Boundaries Will Set you Free. There were so many amazing topics we touched […]
Rebel Rewind: Clearing Up The Confusion Around Supplements
I spoke last year with Dr. Richard Bloomer, the Chair of The Department of Health and Sport Sciences and the Dean of the School of Health Studies at the university of Memphis. Richard’s life’s work has been in the area of nutrition research with a specific focus on nutraceuticals, dietary supplements and their relationship in addressing diseases […]
Episode #63: The How And Why Of Teaching Our Children To Eat
Let’s face it, raising kids can be challenging. We all want the best for our children, and teaching them how to take care of themselves is an important job for us parents. Speaking from experience, I know what it’s like to get the push back from not only my kids, but from society itself. […]
Episode #62: The Journey From Illness To Wellness
There are few things more frustrating than being told you are “normal” or “fine” when you feel anything but that. Our very own, Amanda Schuh went through years, many many of them being told she was fine and normal when she knew something was wrong. As a young adult, when she should have been in […]
Episode #61: Weightlifting Myths Debunked: The Secret Benefits Of Resistance Training
There are so many misconceptions about weightlifting and resistance training out there — and I hear lots of them every day at the Brandwein Institute. The truth is, resistance training doesn’t have to be miserable, it definitely shouldn’t be causing you pain — and you don’t even need to be doing it in a gym! […]
Episode #60: The Truth About Women And Weight Lifting
Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with our very own certified personal trainer, Jessie Ben Dayan. We had an amazing conversation about the myths and facts surrounding weight lifting, cardio workouts and all things in between. If you are confused about whether or not you should incorporate weights into your routine, or if […]
Episode #59: From Traditional ER Doctor To Functional Health Advocate
Listen to the episode: I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Dr. Ian Russinoff. Dr. Russinoff trained as a traditional medicine doctor and practiced ER medicine for most of his career. In the last year he has opted for a less traditional role as the medical director at Sollis Health, a concierge-based ER practice with a […]
Episode #58: Why Feeling The Fear Is The First Step Toward Change
Listen to the episode: In this second part of my interview with Shari Coltune, we talk about how we handle our emotions and the brain body connection. We consider how to nourish all of ourselves in an effort to get and stay healthy. Shari is a Master Certified Integrative Life Coach and Intuitive Healer who […]
Episode #57: How To Make Choices That Support Your Success
Listen to the episode: I really enjoyed talking with coach Shari Coltune about our mindset as we work through making positive changes to our habits. We discussed small shifts tin lifestyle changes, and how to address the guilt when things don’t change instantly. Instant gratification is ingrained into our culture, but understanding that things will […]
Episode #56: The Rising Epidemic Of Anxiety In Children And Teenagers: Part 2
Listen to the episode: I had such an amazing conversation with Dr. Krasky that we had to split it into 2 parts! Dave Krasky is a licensed school psychologist, specializing in working with children and adolescents up to the age of 21. For the second part of our conversation, we turned to discussing mental health […]
