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Are you ready to make the world a kinder place? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Michelle Robin and Bayleigh Petty dive into the power of kindness, sharing how small, simple acts can transform lives and build stronger communities. They highlight their annual kindness campaign, aiming to touch a million hearts through everyday acts of generosity and empathy. Whether it’s holding a door open or offering a smile, kindness is a gift we all can give, and its ripple effect is profound. Join the movement, and let’s spread kindness together—because small changes lead to big shifts!
Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at:
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Kindness is more than just an act; it’s a way of connecting deeply with the world around us.
Don Carter shares his inspiring journey of embracing kindness, connection, and self-acceptance as transformative forces in life. From his work supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs to his personal experiences as a new father, Don emphasizes the power of showing up authentically and being open to life's simple, beautiful moments. He highlights the importance of self-acceptance and how embracing who we are allows us to connect more deeply with others. Through heartfelt stories and practical wisdom, Don reminds us that kindness can be the bridge that turns strangers into friends and transforms ordinary days into extraordinary ones.
About the Guest:
Don Carter has spent a lifetime in pursuit of service and protection, previously during a decade in law enforcement and now through working with emerging leaders in business. His relentless journey has led him from healing hearts to radical new starts for black executives and entrepreneurs breaking through to their next levels of growth and success. Don Carter is an author, speaker, business shaman and transformational executive coach who brings a vibe that generates life-shifting insights for his clients’ work and for themselves as human beings. Using principle-driven purpose, he helps high-performing individuals shift the focus from what seems wrong on the outside to everything that is right on the inside. And by embracing transition and change as a necessary experience, helps others grow into deeply authentic, fulfilled and successful business leaders.https://www.linkedin.com/in/doncarterkc/
https://theselfsabotagesolution.com/
Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at:
https://smallchangesbigshifts.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts
https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts
https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco
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Navigating life’s challenges isn’t always a straight path, but embracing small changes can lead to big transformations.
In this episode, Dr. Michelle invites new co-host Bayleigh Petty to discuss her journey of personal growth, professional challenges, and the importance of wellness in every aspect of life. Bayleigh shares her story of navigating an identity crisis, balancing motherhood with her professional life, and the transformational power of getting still to rediscover her purpose. Through heartfelt anecdotes and valuable lessons, she emphasizes the importance of listening to your inner voice, being patient with yourself, and embracing wellness as a lifelong, evolving practice. This episode is a reminder that no journey is perfect, but small, intentional choices can pave the way for a fulfilling and balanced life.
Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at:
https://smallchangesbigshifts.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts
https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts
https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bayleigh-petty-scbs
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichellerobin/
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What if the wisdom of experience could seamlessly blend with fresh, new perspectives? Dr. Michelle Robin takes you on a reflective journey through the growth and transformation that have defined the show, now welcoming Bayleigh Petty as the new co-host. This episode marks a significant moment, where past insights meet the future of wellness. Together, they’re committed to inspiring you to take the small, meaningful steps that lead to profound, lasting change. As they share stories of growth and evolution, you'll be reminded that every chapter, past and present, shapes the journey to well-being.
Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at:
https://smallchangesbigshifts.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts
https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts
https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco
www.linkedin.com/in/bayleigh-petty-scbs
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichellerobin/
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One of my favorite guests is back for another episode - Dr. Norm Shealy of Shealy Wellness. Dr. Shealy knew from age 4 that he wanted to be a physician and by age 16 knew he wanted to be a neurosurgeon so it is no surprise he is still changing the world of holistic medicine at 85.
His lifelong quest to find ways to successfully manage chronic pain has led to numerous breakthroughs in the medical field and more often than not have nothing to do with medication or the conventional way of treating chronic pain in the US.
Dr. Shealy believes the one purpose in being alive is helping people and that is what drives him each and every day.
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Qiana Thomason has dedicated her career to the improvement of health and wellbeing across the region. As the CEO of Health Forward, she focuses on communities over-represented in health injustice and those living in marginalized conditions.
While Qiana has an impressive career repertoire, it’s her health journey that is the highlight of her story.
After years of suffering from intense skin issues, self-isolation, and joint and gut pain, Qiana found the answer. It took stepping away from conventional medicine and discovering the root cause of her symptoms through a functional approach.
The problem? An overgrowth of Candida albicans in her gut created an autoimmune response in the rest of her body.
Through listening to her body, building relationships with her healthcare providers, and relentlessly pursuing wellbeing Qiana was able to find healing.
Memorable Quotes:
“There’s the food you get through what you eat, and the food you put on your body, and the food you put in your mind and your soul.” “I’ve always eaten healthy, I eat well. She goes, according to whom? That’s when it clicked. My body is the source of truth.” “Slow down, check on your people, and check-in with yourself.” “God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved.” Psalm 46:5 “Keep your head above the crowd.”What You’ll Learn:
Why you should listen to your body to pursue optimal health & the importance of food and relationships to that journey.
This Episode Includes:
Well-being is critical to our ability to create connections with others. Well-being starts by listening to your own body first. A nutritarian is someone who focuses on nutrition and how your personal body experiences it. The difference between conventional food advice and a functional medicine perspective. Qiana’s health crisis with skin, joint, and gut pain and how she overcame those symptoms by addressing the root cause. Poor health causes you to self-isolate and can lead to anxiety and depression. You can’t be your best self and live out your purpose when you don’t feel well. Listening to the people who are speaking into your life is critical to finding healing. It’s important to find a practitioner with cultural proximity and form relationships with your medical providers. The inequality created by an insurance model that doesn’t pay for functional medicine. How to be present and intentional in order to form connections that support mental health and overall wellbeing. Living Vitality and the upcoming LIV Conference Oct. 1st on Empowering Women.Three Takeaways From Today’s Episode:
Create margin in your life by taking time to slow down and practice self-care. For example, invest in intentional conversations that bring you joy. Consider what you can do to listen to yourself more and what it is that your body is telling you. Think of three ways you can pursue greater wellbeing and put your health first this week.Mentioned In The Episode:
“People need People” by Maddie & Tae Big Shifts Foundation Small Changes Big Shifts “Out of the Rat Race: A Practical Guide to Taking Control of Your Time” By Susan Gregory Advent Health Living Vitality Liv Conference HealthForward -
Dr. Bowen White is an “organizational physician” who is interested in the “people piece” when it comes to the workplace and life in general. He encourages people to take responsibility for their own health and life because at the end of the day we have to start with ourselves in order to help others.
He likes to be known as a “perspirational speaker” instead of a motivational speaker because he motivates himself and makes others sweat. How so? He talks about how we are our own biggest problem but we are also our own greatest strength and how it all starts and ends with us.
Dr. White travels the world speaking to different organizations, teams, companies, schools and more on the human nature and relationships. He believes in the power of helping others and that in order to see change happen then we must be willing to change ourselves.
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“Counseling helped me befriend my nervous system.” - Brooke Seiz
Did you know we only need one teaspoon of sugar in our body at a time? During today’s episode, Dr. Robin invites Brooke Seiz to unpack why sugar can oftentimes be a culprit for anxiety. Brooke shares what inspired her to become a counselor and functional medicine practitioner for others, including her own bout with anxiety, an eating disorder, and other mental health challenges. She goes on to describe why there can often be many root causes of anxiety, but when our blood sugar levels are too high or low, our cortisol levels (stress response) get activated and we easily enter that fight or flight mode. Brooke also covers how sugar is often disguised on labels, and how fast our bodies can experience inflammation (even pain) after we consume too much sugar. By the end of the episode, she’ll provide some ways you can test if sugar may be causing problems. She’ll also provide what foods can help aid in regulating sugar levels. Grab a pen and paper – this episode is packed with helpful tips!
About Today’s Guest:
Brooke Seiz with Evolve Wellness & Counseling helps individuals as well as couples find a better quality of life, fulfillment in their relationships, and comfort in their body through counseling and functional nutrition. She is a licensed counselor and helps individuals as well as couples in therapy to befriend their nervous systems using Somatic Experiencing and in turn improve trauma, PTSD, anxiety, as well as binge and emotional eating. She also provides sex therapy to individuals and couples, in addition to couples' therapy. For those interested in functional nutrition, she takes a deep dive into gut, hormonal. health and more to address the root cause for their symptoms with nutrition and lifestyle interventions. Brooke is a mom of three awesome young people, and also enjoys going out to sing at local music venues with her spouse. She’s grateful to be involved with the Small Changes Big Shifts team and mission!
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Connect with Brooke Seiz on LinkedIn Evolve Wellness & Counseling Signos CGM technology – glucose monitor Glucose Goddess on Instagram Resistance Starch -
Daneen West is a Cisco Customer Success Executive, mother of three, and Brain Health Coach.
For the past 21 years, Daneen has worked for Cisco Systems, designing, and leading industry award-winning talent development programs
After years of being on the verge of burnout, she is professionally more resilient, energized, and mentally sharp than decades earlier because of discovering brain health, where all the power is to up-level your life.
Certified through the NeuroLeadership Institute and Amen Clinics, Brain Health has transformed every area of Daneen’s life, and she is compelled to provide the opportunity for others to ease anxiety, boost focus and finally work on their sleep struggles.
Daneen’s Brain-Boosting checklist is a great resource to discover practical tips to heal, protect and grow the brain (See below).
Memorable Quotes:
“So as parents, if we have that intuition like that, something's wrong, check it out. And if the first doctor may not, if you don't resonate there, you're not being heard. Keep pursuing it.” “It's not a badge of honor to stay up all night. Right. Our culture sometimes will make you feel that way or sleep when you're dead. But there's so much that we've learned now around sleep. That’s because it is the only way that our brain detoxes every night.” “As you're walking through this journey, you're going to come across ideas, thoughts, music, books, people and they're going to feel right or they're not. I'm going to encourage you to trust yourself. Just because it works for me doesn't mean it works for you.” “What makes the brain work is what you put in your mind, what you put on your body, what you put in your mouth.”What You’ll Learn:
Why brain health is important and how to pursue a healthy brain through small lifestyle changes.
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Daneen first started looking into brain health when three different doctors diagnosed her son with three different issues: sensory processing, ADD, and Asperger's. After a long journey of searching, Daneen finally came to the realization that brain health was at the root cause of her son’s health situation. Daneen found the Brain Balance Program which revolutionized the way she viewed brain health for herself and her children. She believes her health journey is a forever resource which she now shares with others through her coaching program. Robin reminds the audience that health is layered and that there are many factors that can influence brain health. Daneen shares that the first step to supporting brain health is getting good quality sleep. Getting sleep is how the brain detoxifies itself from neurotoxins incurred throughout the day. Daneen shares a few more steps to supporting brain health in children like eating enough healthy fats and getting energy out early in the morning through jumping ropes or jumping jacks. Sleep is one of Dr. Robin’s three non-negotiables for a well life. Daneen encourages parents to model the health behavior the would like to see in their children. Daneen and Dr. Robin both agree that small steps are the key to success when pursuing a healthy brain.Three Takeaways From Today’s Episode:
Practice getting good quality sleep each night this week. Add enough healthy fats to your diet to support your energy levels and brain health. Do 50 jumping jacks with your kids before they head off to school in the morning to help them release energy and feel encouraged through exercising together.Mentioned In The Episode:
Community America Credit Union Advent Health Brain Balencing Program Mark Nepo Unleash the Power of the Female Brain by Dr. Aman Bruse on Small Changes Big Shifts Brain Boosting Checklist -
"Life is really simple but we insist on making it complicated." - Confucius
In this episode of the Small Changes Big Shifts podcast, we are joined by board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist and yoga teacher, Dr. Ellen Vora who has also authored the chapter on Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Psychiatry in the textbook Mount Sinai Expert Guides: Psychiatry.
Dr. Vora takes a functional medicine approach to mental health, considering the whole person and addressing the problem at the root, rather than reflexively prescribing medication to suppress symptoms.
She also takes the whole person into consideration, focusing on everything from physical health, sleep, nutrition, digestion, thought patterns, relationships and community to our connection with nature and creativity, and the ways we find meaning in life.
Ash she sits down with Dr. Michelle, we learn what drew Dr. Vora to learn more about holistic approach and other trainings to heal the human body such as Chinese medicine, movement, nutrition, and acupuncture.
Listen and discover:
The fact that most commonly medications and antidepressants such as for anxiety, depression, and OCD don’t have great solid evidence that they actually work. Her advice on trying out a couple of holistic approaches before taking prescribed medicine. Our current mental health epidemic throughout the world with the number of cases increasing The difference between an episodic depression and chronic depression Why feeling out alignment with your work and daily life is actually a good call to action for you to change something. The vital importance of building a community in a comfortable environment with lower standards and avoiding isolation.Specifically for expecting and young mothers, Dr. Vora explains:
How to get your body ready for and after a baby with a good diet or nutritious, whole foods. Combating postpartum depression by focusing first on nutrition. Her top parenting tip: None of us is perfect, just show up the best you can for them as an authentic human."In fact, it's not an exaggeration to say that the history of science has been the history of most people being wrong about most things most of the time. The willingness to challenge even our most deeply-held assumptions and the humility to admit when we've been wrong are essential to good science." - Chris Kresser
Tune in and find out what small changes you can make today for big shifts tomorrow with your wellbeing, community, and family.
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A real giver is a generous receiver, those are two sides of the same coin. - Edith Varley
Join us as we gather to reset our new daily rhythm and build resilience during this time of change.
Today, I’m excited to have Edith Varley. Edith is a speaker, advisor, educator and the founder of The Varley Group where she drives an outcome-based mission to transform human potential into constructive contribution. In her practice, she uses systems thinking initiatives to identify needs and establish outcome-based objectives.
Prior to founding The Varley Group in 2000, she served for 25 years in the business of chemical manufacturing where she started in sales and ultimately led the company as CEO and owner. During her tenure, Edie helped people find the meaning in their work and the value in their contribution and as CEO led the company to double-digit net operating profit.
I’m happy to have Edith share how they’re finding Rhythm and Resilience right now, and how we can do the same. I invite you to tune in using the login information below, as we unite as a community.
Looking forward to spending time together for some R & R.
I believe the most valuable, renewable resource in the world is the Human Spirit. - Edith Varley
Join Dr. Michelle and Edith as they talk about:
How to take advantage of this time to pause, refresh, and also remember that change is constant. The moment she realized she was running on fear and how she developed emotional intelligence to regain her power. Why short term stress will make you ‘awake and alarmed’ but constant stress will ‘eat you alive.’ How the practice of being present will help you keep your stress levels at bay.Learn how you can continue growing during this time as Edith shares:
What exactly emotional intelligence is and how to apply it to your life. How to stay loyal to the honor code that we have with ourselves and others. Why taking time for yourself for self-care is making you ‘self-full,’ not selfish. Fun activities you can do with your family at home. Why emotional intelligence is a never ending journey we can continue to enjoy and learn from each day.Mentioned In This Episode
Living Up to the Fullness of Your Promise | Edith Varley | TEDxGatewayArchSalon Emotional Intelligence Is Essential Eckhart Tolle Live Inspired Podcast: S4 | Ep. 35 John’s Coach – Edie Varley Boundaries: When to say yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud & John Townsend The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth am I here for? by Rick Warren The Economics of Higher Purpose by Robert E Quinn & Anjan V ThakorConnect
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After 10 successful seasons on air, Dr. Michelle Robin is ready to share how the Small Changes Big Shifts podcast will be shifting gears this coming September. Before she dives into the full announcement, she pauses to reflect on her wellness wins over the years, which includes a shoutout to her community for helping her reach those wins. She believes that every small step matters, and hopes that after 10 seasons of powerful conversations, listeners have gained more light and can see their wellness path more clearly. By the end of the episode, she will also explain why brain health is gaining her attention lately, and why some upcoming episodes will help illuminate its significance to our overall well-being.
Mentioned in this episode:
Wellness Consortium - https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/wellness-network/ Small Changes Big Shifts - https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/ Nourishing Quote Deck - https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/product/quote-cards/ 31 Days of Kindness series - https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/kindness/ Semi-Annual Better Together Gathering - https://wellnessnetwork.smallchangesbigshifts.com/consortium-calendar/Details/semi-annual-better-together-gathering-1089654?sourceTypeId=Website0 -
“While I was packing, the only thing I was thinking about was how grateful I felt and how I could thank that cab driver who changed my life forever with a small act of kindness.” - Tareq Hadhad
Tareq Hadhad’s life was changed forever during a cab ride home one day. His driver, who was singing and smiling as he drove, noticed that Tareq looked heavy-hearted. After explaining what was on his mind, the driver shared an idea with him that would positively impact Tareq’s entire future – and his family’s safety. It was the answer he had been searching for. In today’s episode, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Tareq to share his awe-inspiring story about his family’s refugee journey from Syria to their new home in Canada. He provides a glimpse into what was going through in his mind during this incredibly challenging time of war in their country, but also what he noticed about his father who was losing everything he had built for his family – including his chocolate factory. Enjoy this special holiday episode, which reminds us that there will be moments in life that are truly hard, sometimes devastating – and it may even feel like we are losing everything in the blink of an eye – but what matters is how true we stay to our values and how we can learn some of life’s greatest lessons through crisis.
About Today’s Guests:
Tareq Hadhad was a Syrian refugee and is now living his new life with his entrepreneurial family in Canada’s east coast. He is the founder and CEO of Peace by Chocolate, the recipient of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 for Atlantic, named one of the Top 25 Immigrants in the Maritimes, selected by Google as the National Hero Case, was awarded RBC’s top Immigrant Award and Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020 – in addition to Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal. All of this happened since Tareq’s arrival on Canada’s East Coast in December 2015 as a Syrian-Canadian newcomer. In 2012, the Hadhad’s home and factory that housed the family chocolate-making business were destroyed, which forced them to seek safety in other countries. Passionate about peace and entrepreneurship, his family relaunched the family business to recreate the chocolates they once exported across the Middle East and their story has turned into an international inspiring phenomenon.
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Peace by Chocolate movie Tareq Hadhad’s website Peace by Chocolate company website Tareq Hadhad’s LinkedIn -
When you’re aware, you’re halfway there. - Wendy Basch
Sentenced to sixty-five years in a Texas prison, Damon West once had it all. He came from a great family, in a home full of God, love, support, and opportunities to reach any goal. A natural born leader, an athlete with good looks and charm, he appeared to be the all-American kid pursuing his dreams.
Underneath this facade, however, was an addict in the early stages of disease. After suffering childhood sexual abuse by a babysitter at the age of nine, Damon began putting chemicals into his body to alter the way he felt.
Once he was introduced to methamphetamines, however, he became instantly hooked—and the lives of so many innocent people would forever be changed by the choices he made in order to feed his insatiable meth habit.
After a fateful discussion during his incarceration with a seasoned convict, Damon had a spiritual awakening. He learned that, like a coffee bean changing with the application of heat and pressure, he was capable of changing the environment around him. Armed with a program of recovery, a renewed faith, and a miraculous second chance at life, Damon emerged from over seven years of prison a changed man. His story of redemption continues to inspire audiences today.
In this episode, Damon joins us to talk about his two books, The Change Agent and The Coffee Bean which he wrote with Jon Gordon, as well as the life lessons he learned during prison, the three areas of wellness we should exercise every day, and what you can do now if you’re recovering or feel lost in your wellness journey.
Tune in with Dr. Michelle Robin and Damon West as they discuss:
Both of their thoughts on spirituality and how they are able to let go of what they cannot control in order to surrender to a higher power. How fellow Small Changes Big Shifts guest, Jon Gordon, connected with him and persuaded him to write The Coffee Bean. An inside glimpse at the profound story of The Coffee Bean and what you will learn from the book. What healthy mindset strategy he learned to help him during his time in prison and how everyone can apply it to their own lives. The opportunity he took in prison to use that time to work on himself every single day. Why we should withhold from beginning new relationships until we take the time to truly know ourselves. What lessons and new insights he has gained about what it means to be in a committed relationship.Damon’s suggestions for what you should today if you’re in recovery or feeling lost:
Get outside of yourself by thinking about other people before yourself. Adapt a humble mindset. Commit yourself to finding ways to help people every single day.Dive into the three areas of wellness that Damon advises we should work on growing every day that are in sync with our Four Quadrants of Wellbeing:
Spiritual Wellness Mental Wellness Physical WellnessLearn and try out Damon’s prayer that he starts his day with each morning: “God, put in front of me what you need me to do today for you and let me recognize it when I see it.”
All the lessons of history in four sentences: Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad with power. The mills of God grind slowly, but they grind exceedingly small. The bee fertilizes the flower it robs. When it is dark enough, you can see the stars. - Charles A. Beard
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Today is a really special day on Small Changes Big Shifts. We have Dr. Terry Wahls on the show. In 2000, Dr. Wahls was diagnosed with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. By 2003 she had transitioned to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. In December 2007, she began the Wahls Protocol™. Within a year, she was able to walk through the hospital without a cane and even complete an 18-mile bicycle tour.
We also have Julie Robinson on the show. Julie was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis last year. She started using the Wahls Protocol™ and within months saw huge changes in her symptoms.
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You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
Do you find yourself consuming more entertaining than nourishing foods?
What does healthy living truly look like and how can you get started today?
Author of Habit That!: How You Can Health Up in Just 5 Minutes a Day, Dr. Jaime Hope, joins us to share how we can be the creators of healthier lives with small changes today that will lead to big shifts tomorrow. One of the many important shifts that she and Dr. Michelle Robin will discuss is how we can create healthier habits around nourishing vs. entertaining foods.
More About Dr. Hope
Dr. Hope is a dual board-certified physician working outside of Detroit, Michigan, in one of the busiest emergency departments in the country.
In over twelve years on the job, she has learned that no matter what brought her patients to the ER, they all want the same thing: to live happier, healthier lives.
Whether she's helping patients, teaching future doctors, or engaging the local community, Dr. Hope is showing others how to create better habits and make healthy living fun, practical, and accessible.
Turn your health around today by focusing on Dr. Hope’s top four wellness factors:
Exercise Restorative Sleep Nutrition Meaningful ConnectionJoin us as our Small Changes Big Shifts Podcast host, Dr. Michelle Robin, discusses in depth with Dr. Hope about:
Her passion for encouraging others to take care of their health now. Why it doesn’t cost a lot of money to live a healthy lifestyle. How she is helping physicians teach their patients how to change their habits and behaviors. Why we should focus on changing our mindsets first before our diets. What a healthy person looks like and how to mirror that in your own life. Understanding the difference between the two types of foods: nourishing and entertaining. How to uncover the best kinds of exercises that you will love and be eager to do. he power of getting in enough restorative sleep each night to release stress.There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in. - Desmond Tutu
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1 in 5 women are affected by PCOS. That means that 20% of women worldwide are dealing with a syndrome that looks differently on and for everyone so how do they find the help they need? Amy Medling is here to help.
Amy was diagnosed over 15 years ago with PCOS after years and years of unanswered questions, confusing conversations and painful symptoms. She has now taken her own experience and is using it to help women take back their power when it comes to their health and PCOS.
A PCOS Diva is not only a woman who has hope and strength but is a woman who is taking charge of her health and life by listening and putting herself first. Amy has found a way to shine a light on a confusing and painful syndrome and bring women together at the same time.
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"People are beginning to get comfortable with the idea that it requires just as much planning to transition out of this world as it does to give birth and bring a new soul into this world.” - Dr. Tamara MacIntyre
According to a recent study, nearly half of participants (47 percent) admitted they were afraid of death. Some of those factors include fear of pain and suffering, fear of the unknown, fear of non-existence, fear of eternal punishment, fear of loss of control, and fear of what will become of our loved ones. In today’s episode, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Dr. Tamara MacIntyre to share why there are ways a person can begin to get comfortable with the idea of dying with the help of an end-of-life doula. Dr. Tamara will also share her story of becoming this type of doula for people, and some of the greatest lessons she has learned about living through those facing death soon. She will also unpack why it’s just as important to have an end-of-life doula as it is to have a birth doula. “People don’t even know they can die with a level of love and peace that is outside the conventional approach,” she shares during the conversation.
About Today’s Guest:
Dr. Tamara MacIntyre, certified End of Life Doula, is also a chiropractor, doctor of functional medicine and recovering high ed administrator. Tamara is the co-founder of The PRANA Foundation (www.PranaFound.org) where she offers education, mentorship, and retreat to others serving in health and healing professions. She is passionate about assisting, fostering agency and empowerment while educating and supporting others in choosing a death that aligns with the core values that have defined the way they have chosen to live their lives. Her vision is to facilitate a space where people are more curious than afraid; acknowledging that this beautiful life is finite. Tamara offers end of life education, individualized and small group care planning and client advocacy.
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Dr. Tamara’s website The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware The Essential Questions When Planning a Good Death -
If you were told you only had a couple months to live due to a terminal illness, what would you do? Dr. Nasha Winters, N.D. and CEO of Optimal Terrain, was told this at the young age of 19 as she was diagnosed with cervical cancer after dealing with multiple health issues.
Dr. Nasha took her diagnosis and decided she wanted to go out on her own terms so she went to the library and the book, Quantum Healing by Deepak Chopra, popped out at her so she read it one night. By reading this book, Dr. Nasha’s diet, lifestyle and college major would all be changed overnight.
Now Dr. Nasha, is helping others by educating clients, doctors, and researchers on ways to apply the integrative oncology philosophy to treatments and therapy. She finds pleasure is seeing the joy in others and finding the “blessing in the lesson” in everyday life.
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“This is something that connected our region like never before.” - Eileen Weir
There’s a famous saying that goes, “It only takes one tree to start a forest, one smile to begin a friendship... one thought to change the world” and that’s exactly what happened in the Kansas City community through the Parade of Hearts that began from one drawing on a napkin. During its last auction in 2022, it raised more than $2 million for Kansas City charities. During today’s episode, Dr. Michelle invites Jenn Nussbeck and Eileen Weir to share how this project began, the doors that it opened in our community, and the opportunity it provided to build connections with people in different neighborhoods across the metro. They also explain why public art has become a crucial piece to our community’s well-being and why it evoked certain senses for the people who live here. Jenn will also tell a moving story about two people who met at one of the hearts and how that location formed their new friendship. At the end of the episode, they will give listeners an exclusive update about what’s next for the Parade of Hearts in Kansas City, which means you will be the first to hear it on this episode!
About Today’s Guests:
Jenn Nussbeck is the Parade of Hearts Executive Director. She has served on numerous public charity boards as well as dedicated the last 15 years supporting organizations throughout communities in Kansas City. Assisting those navigating the philanthropy and civic channels is not only her work, but her passion. Jenn was born in San Diego but raised in Kansas City. She comes from a large Irish family. Her great uncle (Pat O’Neill Sr.) started the Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day Parade with Mike Murphy.
Eileen Weir was elected Mayor of the City of Independence, Missouri, in 2014. Prior to her election, she served on the Independence City Council representing the city’s 4th District from 2012 to 2014. She began her career in communications and public relations with the Kansas City Chiefs in 1992, acting as the team’s Manager of Public Information and Media Services. She served as the Chiefs Charity Game Coordinator from 2009 to 2013 for the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City. Eileen and her husband Tom live in southwestern Independence with their twins, John and Nora.
Mentioned in the Episode:
Parade of Hearts website Parade of Hearts mobile app Parade of Hearts on Facebook Parade of Hearts on Instagram Parade of Hearts on Twitter The story about the heart at Your Wellness Connection - Visa fler
