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 #124: Healthy Kids, Healthy Parents – A Checklist
What behaviors are you modeling for your children? Have you ever stopped to think about how your habits and behaviors impact your children’s lives? Take a listen as Amanda and I explore the 5 pillars of health. What they are and how we can use them as a basis to create healthy routines for […]
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 […]
Episode #78: What To Expect From An Integrative Or Functional Health Coach
It’s all about teamwork at the Brandwein Institute. What does that mean? In this week’s podcast, you will hear from our coaches about what it’s like to work with us here at BIN. I am not an ordinary nutritionist, and my coaches aren’t ordinary either! We provide an extraordinary service, and if you want to […]
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 […]