A Word To The Wise

Struggling with mental health, chronic illness and/or trauma can feel like an endless battle. In today's show, we take a deep dive into the symbiotic relationship between our gut health and mental/physical well-being. Linn, an expert in holistic and functional medicine, shares her own compelling story of healing and how she now empowers others to navigate through the complexities of chronic diseases with a better understanding of their gut microbiome.

The gut-brain connection is a fascinating frontier, and in this episode, we discuss its hidden connections that radically influences our health and behavior. Linn shares the profound impact of dietary choices on our mental health, explaining how the foods we eat can either trigger or alleviate conditions ranging from autoimmune diseases to insulin resistance. Her unique perspective on the carnivore diet, carbohydrate reduction, and the controversial role of plant-based toxins challenges conventional medical treatments. It's a revealing look at how adjusting our daily nutrition might just be the key to unlocking a healthier, more balanced self.

We discuss the crucial role of the gut microbiome in emotional recovery and how certain dietary adjustments can help rewire our neurological responses. Linn shares actionable advice on incorporating probiotics, balancing meals, and listening to our bodies' intuitive needs—particularly for women during pivotal life stages.

Connect with Linn: https://www.linnrivers.com/

Chapters:

 0:00
Intro/What is the Gut Microbiome?

 9:40
The Gut-Brain Connection in Mental Health

 24:29
The Impact of Diet on Health

 29:58
Impact of Diet on Insulin Resistance

 37:03
Balancing Diet for Gut Health

 45:46
Gut Health and Dietary Choices

 52:36
Nutrition, Health, and Intuition

 1:00:00
Healing Trauma Through Physical Health

 1:03:47
Healing Trauma Through Gut Health

 1:09:13
Benefits of Probiotics and Health Advice 

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Corey is a highly regarded love & relationship coach and the author of: Soul Statements – A Love Coach’s Guide To Successful Communication. Corey’s new book, Soul Statements, is a guide for increasing inner clarity and for better communication. It offers simple methods for making small shifts that produce outsized benefits in love and life. Along the way, readers will be inspired and engaged with stories from his wilderness experiences and real-life examples of persons who’ve used Soul Statements to increase personal fulfillment.

Corey has been a professional tracker, wilderness guide for newly sober people and a vision quest leader. After a spiritual soul-awakening, Corey participated in the Human Awareness Institute (HAI), Source School of Tantra Yoga, Sedona School of Temple Arts, Love Coach Academy and Tony Robbins programs. As a Certified Tantra Educator and a love & relationship coach since 2012, he assists people from all over the world to increase the soulfulness, clarity and ease with which they experience life.

Where to find Corey:  https://CoreRelationship.com 

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In the #keepitwise segment, artist, designer, and educator, Rukmini Poddar, shares her candid experience of her journey as a content creator and some valuable lessons she's learned. She shares the importance of bringing discipline to our curiosity, staying true to our  values when creating our art, and the importance of quantity over  quality as it pertains to creative exploration.

In the last five years, Rukmini has drawn over 500 original  illustrations depicting all types of emotions. She creates art that  inspires thoughtfulness, introspection, and emotional well-being.

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#Keepitwise segments highlight shorter, noteworthy, clips from longer episodes. 

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Where to find Rukmini Poddar

Website: https://dearruksi.com/

Instagram: @rockinruksi

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Kurt Johnson a recognized leader in the manifesting niche has helped over 5,500 people to feel amazing and manifest their dreams. Kurt rejects the idea of "spiritual bypassing” guiding individuals beyond mere manifestation techniques.

He believes that the KEY to manifestation doesn’t lie in THINKING but in BECOMING… in stepping into alignment with the vibrational frequency of your dream life.

We discuss: 

• What is Manifesting How Science proves manifestation 
• The Difference Between Manifesting and the Law of Attraction 
• How to Master the Law of Attraction 

Check out Kurt:
https://www.youtube.com/c/NewWorldAllstar
https://www.newworldallstar.com/

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Today we’ll be talking about purpose. I had the pleasure of interviewing Bret Magpiong. Bret is an author, speaker, coach, and founder of the Rudius Strategies Group. Bret’s book, “The Delta Theorem” focuses on the interplay between Purpose, Passion, Principles, Priorities, Effort and Failure.

Bret and I discuss the 3 Ps to finding purpose, how purpose shifts as we enter different stages in life, why a lot of wealthy people are unhappy, what it truly means to be wealthy, and why it’s important to listen to the little nudges we get from the universe. 

Find out more about Bret: http://www.connectwithbret.com/

Timecodes

0:00 - Intro

01:15 - Bret’s Journey from wealth manager to author and coach 

06:12 - How to define purpose (the 3Ps)

09:38 - Can purpose change or is it fixed?

15:39 - Why most wealthy people are unhappy and true definition of what it means to be wealthy

25:38 - How to release fear and step into your purpose

31:02 - The Delta Theorem, as it pertains to purpose

36:42 - Purpose as it pertains to service to others 

39:22 - How to measure our purpose 

41:36 - Outro

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Chiamaka Nwokeji is a fitness/health and wellness content creator, whose also a licensed pharmacist. Her content focuses on the everyday woman who may be a beginner in her health and wellness journey, and helps them adopt the necessary tools to live a healthy lifestyle in a realistic and sustainable way.

In this episode we discuss how to jump start a fitness journey, fitness as a lifestyle and not just a means to lose weight, sustainable tips to lose weight if that’s the journey you’re on, diet culture, and weight loss medication and its potential side effects.

Please keep in mind that this is a general discussion on fitness, weight loss, diet culture and weight loss medication. It does not take into account eating disorders and other health conditions an individual might have that impacts their fitness or health. 

Follow Chiamaka on Instagram: @chiamaka_workfitbalance

Timecodes

0:00 - Intro

04:41 - Chiamaka’s Journey Into Fitness

07:29 - The importance of holistic fitness and fitness as a lifestyle

14:55 - Diet culture and what it means to be truly fit

21:24 - Sustainable fitness for the everyday woman

25:37 - Weight loss medication (Ozempic etc) and the potential side effects

41:55 - Tips for sustainable weight loss

1:05:19 - Mindset shifts and giving yourself Grace

1:11:51 - Outro

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Jummie reflects on 2023, discusses the theme for 2024 based on numerology and shares new updates about the podcast. The podcast officially returns on January 15, 2024

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In the final episode of season 4, and anticipation of her 29th birthday, Jummie shares 29 things she's learned in her 20s.

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On the episode today is, Melanie Tonia Evans. Melani is a leading international narcissistic abuse recovery expert, sought-after speaker and best-selling author. Her groundbreaking healing methodology, the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Program is revolutionizing the old model of survivor recovery to one of thriver status. Her work has now touched the lives of over 15 million people worldwide.

Her best-selling book “You Can Thrive After Narcissistic Abuse” became an Amazon bestseller in just a few days and is now translated into multiple languages.

In today’s episode we’re going to take a deep dive into the experience of what it's like dealing with a Narcissist, and most importantly how to heal and recover from narcissistic abuse. Now most people think a Narcissist is someone who thinks highly of themselves, which is true, and it can be said that most of us could have narcissistic traits. However, in this episode we’re really going to be taking a closer look at Malignant narcissism. According to Medical News Today,  malignant narcissism is a form of narcissistic personality disorder that is highly abusive. People with this personality supposedly get a sense of satisfaction from hurting others and may manipulate people or lie to gain money, acclaim, and other things they desire.

Topic discussed in this episode: 

• Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse
• Signs that you’re in a Narcissistic Relationship
• Signs of love bombing
• Quantum healing and releasing trauma 
• Understanding why people are drawn to Narcissistic Individuals
• How to take control and responsibility for your life
• How do people become Narcissists 
• How to Leave a Narcissistic Relationship
• Dealing with Narcissistic Family Members

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Jummie gives advice to a listener struggling with trust in her relationship.

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