Episode #152: Why Prevention Is Key: A Client’s Journey
I have known Michael Raymond for at least 10 years and it’s been a pleasure watching both his professional and personal progress over the years. Micheal has created and developed Raymond Representation, a fabulous talent and sports agency. And while he is proud of this amazing accomplishment, he will tell you that nothing is more […]
Episode #149: Why You Should Give Functional Medicine A Try
If you are struggling trying to find answers to your health conditions, or are being told there is nothing wrong with you, when you feel just awful, then you are going to want to listen to this week’s podcast. In this podcast, we discuss what functional medicine is, how it works, and why it might […]
Episode #146: Gut Health 101 – Connecting The Dots
What a great conversation I had with Dr. Mary Pardee, a naturopathic doctor who specializes in gastrointestinal health. Her wisdom and knowledge in the area of gut health is impressive. If you have any new or ongoing gut issues, you will want to hear what Dr. Pardee has to say. From stress to constipation and […]
Episode #145: How To Pick The Right Foods For Your Body
Have you found that you are more confused than ever about what to eat and how to achieve optimal health? Never has there been a time where knowing what to eat and how to take care of your health and wellbeing was more baffling than it is now. In a time of never ending influencers, […]
Episode #128: The Dangerous Dance Between Oxidative Stress And Inflammation
Inflammation is a word that is thrown around a lot when we talk about health and disease, and you may have a sense of what it is. Oxidative stress, on the other hand, is a very unfamiliar topic of conversation but it’s just as important to understand as inflammation. Both play a huge role in […]
Episode #123: Living Not Just Longer, But Healthier
I’m so excited because Shari Coltune and I are starting a new 8-week program to help Re-Brand You! We’ll be blending our expertise (mine, in relation to nutrition and hers, in relation to mindset work) to help you reframe your goals and your body so you can create a unique roadmap to wellness based on […]
Episode #114: Testing, Testing! A Deep Dive Into The Tests Functional Nutritionists Use
In the second part of our deep dive on functional nutrition, I chatted with Amanda Shuh, our Director of First Impressions at The Brandwein Institute for Nutrition & Wellness in more detail about the types of tests we generally use, and how we decide on the right test (and the right time to take it) […]
Episode #113: What Exactly Is Functional Nutrition?
What do we do exactly? It’s a question we often get asked! Are you experiencing pain and frustration and not getting any answers? Do you feel as though you are being let down by the medical system? Are you being given pills and medication just to manage a symptom? If you said yes to any […]
Episode #111: Inflame-aging: Why We Don’t Need To Decline As We Age
I talked with Ayurvedic Doctor Shivani Gupta about her integrative approach to health, well-being, and most importantly an area she is passionate about, controlling inflammation. If you aren’t sure what Ayurvedic medicine is, Shivani explains this time-honored holistic approach to healing, and how it saved her life. Dr. Shivani Gupta and I had a fantastic […]
Episode #106: Fitness And Nutrition As Lifestyle: It’s Not What We Do, It’s Who We Are
Are you ready for part 2 of my fascinating conversation with Nicole Kavanaugh of Just Lift? Last week we broke down some of the myths of weightlifting. This week we talked about the benefits of working with others – experts who can support exactly what we need, and a community where we can lift each […]