I'm so happy to share this conversation to shed some light on another tool for your mental wellness toolkit. EMDR is an evidence-based, memory-focused trauma treatment, which Michael Baldwin says saved his life. This revolutionary method can yield significant progress in just a single session, compared to years of talk therapy.

Baldwin instigated a collaboration with renowned trauma therapist Deborah Korn, PsyD, on an eye-catching, inspirational book on EMDR, Every Memory Deserves Respect—his way of throwing a lifeline to other trauma survivors. EMDR has become a go-to treatment for PTSD as well as depression and other stress-related disorders.

WE COVERED:

• The scope of trauma, from "little t" to "Big T" and how it can go unrecognized for decades- everything from a bad breakup to physical abuse can create an emotional wound that will eventually need healing
• The mind is wired to heal emotional trauma in the same way the body is wired to heal us physically, once we have the right tools in place
• How EMDR differs from other types of therapy
• What a typical EMDR session feels like
• Who is a good candidate for EMDR

RESOURCES:

Book and More Info: https://www.everymemorydeservesrespect.com

• Join Debbie at the Cape Cod Institute for her course, "EMDR Therapy and the Treatment of Complex PTSD in Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse and Neglect," August 5-9, 2024 in person and online, www.cape.org
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• Debbie and Michael will be attending the EMDRIA Summit in Bellevue, Washington (April 18-20, 2024) as part of a fundraiser for the EMDR Research Foundation. They will be doing book signings for our book on the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of the Summit.

Deborah L. Korn, PsyD, a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Cambridge, MA, is on the faculties of the EMDR Institute in CA and the Trauma Research Foundation in Boston. She is an EMDR International Association-approved consultant and presents and consults internationally on the treatment of adult survivors of childhood abuse and neglect.

Michael Baldwin is an accomplished leader in the communications industry with more than 35 years of award-winning work in advertising. He is founder and principal of the branding and communication firm MICHAEL BALDWIN INC, in New York. Michael is a trauma survivor actively engaged in the process of recovery.

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If medical myths and misinformation get you as fired up as me, then this is a must listen. (And if they don't get you fired up, then maybe you REALLY need to listen...)

Did you know that the pain associated with certain menstrual cramps has an equivalence to that of a heart attack?? Yet women have been told to suck it up, "this is just part of being a woman," and get back to work/life/parenting/etc. And due to one flawed study on hormone therapy from decades ago, a generation of women has been robbed of the opportunity to safely alleviate symptoms of hormonal changes. The good news is that today we have a range of options to help combat our suffering.

Anne Fulenwider is co-founder and co-CEO of Alloy, a digital health company changing the conversation around menopause. The former editor in chief of Marie Claire magazine, Anne became motivated to make an impact in women’s health after her mother died of a sudden heart attack. She became an entrepreneur in 2020, creating Alloy with Monica Molenaar to deliver expertise, information, and solutions to improve women's post-reproductive health.

WE COVERED:

• How concierge support is changing the way women can manage perimenopause and menopause
• The difference between synthetic and micronized Progesterone
• Alternatives to traditional hormones exist but they are complicated-herbal interventions can work, but require very high dosages, other hormone solutions are highly unregulated and expensive
• Vaginal dryness can be debilitating and even pose serious health risks, and it does NOT have to be tolerated
• What happens later? Menopause does not mean our golden years have to stop being golden!

RESOURCES:

www.myalloy.com

Book: Estrogen Matters by AVRUM BLUMING, MD and CAROL TAVRIS, PhD

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Get out of your head and get out of your own way-you have just as much right to be in the room. xoxo

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This episode is an absolute game-changer. If you think oral health is just about brushing and flossing, you need to listen and listen well. Dr Lauren Poole is a holistic dentist and she's here to bust myths and shed light on the critical importance that your dental health plays in your full body well-being.

How this information has not been drilled into us before (yes that was a dental pun) is beyond me- your mouth is literally your gateway to total body health, and it's not just about what you put in it, but how you care for it.

WE COVERED:

• How dentistry got a bad rap for only addressing problems once they exist, instead of taking a preventative approach
• When it comes to cavities, sugar is NOT the bad guy - this is a myth worth busting
• Bad news for lovers of Goldfish crackers!
• Pros and cons of Fluoride, and using Hydroxyapatite as alternative
• Gum, mints, mouthwash- what dentists love and what to avoid- you’ll be surprised
• Xylitol vs sorbitol
• Mouth tape for sleep, and how your sleep affects your oral health

RESOURCES:

Dr. Lauren Poole is the founder of Sweet Truth Dental in Nashville, TN. After six years in the traditional dentistry world, she became passionate about caring for her patients’ entire wellbeing—not just their mouths. So she set out to research and acquire the skills that can make dentistry safer, healthier and keep the whole body in mind. Today, Dr. Poole goes beyond traditional certifications to stay up-to-date on all the modern, holistic ways that non-toxic, preventive treatments can make living smart feel so so sweet.

@SweetTruth.Dental

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This topic never gets old, so I'm giving the episode another play!

How far has being incredibly shitty to yourself got you? Today’s guest, Dr. Kristin Neff, is not just an expert on self-compassion; she's a pioneer in the field, authoring 'Fierce Self-Compassion' and transforming how we view kindness towards ourselves. In this deep dive, Kristin unravels the intricate balance between the tender and fierce aspects of self-compassion, revealing how it's not just a personal healing tool but a radical act of breaking gender norms and societal expectations. As we explore the misunderstood paths of self-compassion, Kristin shapes its profound impact on mental health, relationships, and even our performance in life. Prepare to shift your perspective and learn to embrace both the gentle and the bold within you, because this conversation is about redefining strength through self-kindness.

Kristin discusses:

• The essence and importance of self-compassion
• Differentiating self-compassion from self-pity and self-esteem
• Gender differences in self-compassion practices
• Self-compassion as a form of radical authenticity and political act
• The wide-ranging benefits of practicing self-compassion
• Practical methods to cultivate self-compassion in daily life
• Overcoming cultural and societal barriers to practicing self-compassion
• The role of physical touch in conveying self-compassion to oneself

Resources:

• Learn more at self-compassion.org
• Read: "Fierce Self-Compassion"
• Follow Kristin Neff on Instagram: @NeffSelfCompassion

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Just a quick little PSA- which should stand for Please Stop Assuming. Your doctor doesn't have the full story unless YOU give it to them. And what they don't know could hurt you, so get educated on your own health. Please.

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This episode is a must for my fellow sleep-challenged listeners. Finally, a refreshing take on how to think about insomnia in a more productive way. Instead of beating yourself up and spiraling down, author Annabel Abbs-Streets shares her research on how many insomniacs throughout history have harnessed the magic that lies in the Night Self and given themselves permission to be awake.

The stress of not sleeping can be worse than the actual lack of sleep, and Annabel's book Sleepless: Unleashing the Subversive Power of The Night Self, offers guidance on becoming more comfortable amid the challenges.

WE COVERED:

• The powerful impact of grief and trauma on our sleep cycles, and how to respect and lean into it
• How we change on a chemical, biological and energetic level when we sleep, and how those changes impact us when we wake mid-slumber
• The resilience of women and how we are designed to endure more than we think: "if women couldn’t cope with broken nights, the human race would have ended"
• The Cathedral Effect- the healing benefits of cultivating a sense of wonder in nature and the night sky
• Our unique circadian rhythms and chronotypes -some people are hardwired to be nocturnal, and they can benefit from wakefulness while the rest of the world sleeps

RESOURCES:

Sleepless: Unleashing The Subversive Power of the Night Self

The Mind After Midnight

Annabel Abbs-Streets is the award-winning author of seven books, most recently Windswept: Walking the Paths of Trailblazing Women (voted a Top Ten 2021 Travel book) and 52 Ways to Walk (an Amazon bestseller). Her work has been translated into thirty languages. She is a Fellow of the Brown Foundation, writes regularly for a wide variety of media, and often appears on radio, TV, and podcasts. She lives in London and Sussex with her family.

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How about a peek into the future of wellness and how it will impact you?

I chatted with my friend and colleague Kim Marshall, a fellow expert, podcaster and pioneer in her own right. Kim is the Co-Founder of S'well The Agency, and the host of the Global Wellness Conversations podcast. If wellness were a fashion show, we had a front row seat! We share what's ahead for 2024 and beyond in wellness trends, and I'm happy to report these are not fleeting fads but real movements that have staying power for the better.

If we had a crystal ball, it wouldn't be any more clear. This is some great stuff!

WE COVERED:

• Trends ranging from climate-adaptive wellness to how men's retreats are getting a makeover with an eye on building stronger bonds
• Weight loss drugs like Ozempic are here to stay-how can the wellness industry best support this controversial conversation?
• Hi-tech vs low-tech wellness: there's something for everyone!

Strategic storytelling and branding expert for the wellness and hospitality industries, Kim has worked as an executive at iconic hotel properties in the U.S. and established The Marshall Plan in 1995. The agency’s client list became a who’s who of spa resorts around the world.  In 2018 she co-founded S’Well The Agency to focus on the growing wellness marketplace.  Since 2019 Kim has executive produced and hosted the Global Wellness Conversations Podcast for the Global Wellness Institute & the Global Wellness Summit featuring conversations with thought leaders from all sectors of the $5.6 trillion wellness economy – from Blue Zone’s Dan Buettner to Dr. Deborah Birx, the only female on the Trump Administration’s White House COVID Taskforce.  

RESOURCES:

www.swelltheagency.com

@swelltheagency

Facebook.com/swellpr

LinkedIn.com/themarshallplan

www.GlobalWellnessSummit.com/gws-podcast-series

www.GlobalWellnessInstitute.org

@globalwellnesssummit

@global_wellness_institute

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A quick note to thank you for listening, and if you don't know your Uber rating, you should definitely check it.

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I'm all about finding ways to incorporate the wisdom and common sense of Eastern medicine practices into our Western medicine paradigm, which is long overdue for a shift.

So I LOVED this chat with Dr. Shivani Gupta, an Ayurvedic practitioner and expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices that help our bodies achieve equilibrium. She completed her Master’s in Ayurvedic Sciences and her PhD on Turmeric. Dr. Shivani's passion is teaching at-home remedies to reduce inflammation naturally will help you enjoy more energy, less brain fog, less pain, and ultimately achieve vibrant health!

She is also the founder of Fusionary Formulas, an Ayurvedic company that helps people with inflammation and pain. 

***SPECIAL OFFER: Use the code ALLTOOWELL for 15% off your order at www.FusionaryFormulas.com

WE COVERED:

• Understanding your dosha as part of the programming you were given at birth, and leaning into working with it instead of fighting it
• Building food into your balancing plan where you can, without overhauling your entire lifestyle
• Using Ayurveda with a western oversight -we are bioindividual, not everything works for everyone the same way
• The self care rituals which serve as tools that anyone can access
• The real deal with turmeric-how to find the right potency and understanding what you're getting

RESOURCES:

www.FusionaryFormulas.com

www.ShivaniGupta.com

https://www.FusionaryMethod.com/ - My 6-Week Ayurveda Immersion - Fusionary Method

Free 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge

https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/optin1641313075014

Fusionary Health Podcast

Fusionary Health podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCivSN4fn6N-6s-7x2FAsMkEu-dyvtOuI&feature=shared

FB Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinflammationsolution

https://www.facebook.com/TheShivaniGupta

https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/

https://www.youtube.com/@dr.shivanigupta/videos

https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.shivanigupta

https://www.facebook.com/FusionaryFormulas

https://www.instagram.com/fusionaryformulasrx/

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