Alter Life

This is the first episode of the "local series" on the Alter Your Health podcast where I'll be connecting with leaders, healers, and inspiring humans here in the Carbondale, Colorado area and surrounding Roaring Fork Valley.

I was so happy to sit down with Deva and Eaden in their beautiful healing arts center, True Nature, in Carbondale.

True Nature Healing Arts is a local vortex. Amazing energy and boundless beauty that is so appreciated by the members of the local community. You don't even have to take one of the amazing yoga classes or any of the spa offerings to enjoy the inspirational hub of Carbondale that is True Nature.

With no prior connection or knowledge of their backgrounds, I was thrilled to get to know how these two souls came together in synergy, allowing intuition to lead them as they pursued their purpose.

Some highlights of this conversation include... 

• The power of "opposites" in relationship
• How to create a thriving business without a business plan
• The process of refining intuition
• Importance of multidimensional health to stay on purpose in life
• Listening to life's cues that keep us on our path

You may also be interested in these episodes...

Episode 48 with Swami Beyondananda - https://alter.health/episode48

Episode 108 with Jeremy Goldberg - https://alter.health/episode108

Episode 138 with Dr. Rollin McCraty - https://alter.health/episode138

Hope you enjoy! Please feel free to leave a comment, rating, or review on whatever platform you choose to tune in on!

Links to learn more

• SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode148
• JOIN EMPOWERED HEALING NATURALLY FB GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth/
• TAKE OUR ONLINE COURSE: https://alter.health/course
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Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

Supplements...Oh boy! Such a wild and crazy world for sure. All you need to do is step foot into that aisle of the health food store... you know what I'm talking about. Today, it's actually more like aisles, plural.

In any case, it's a huuuuge industry and seems to only be growing. Do these supplements have any true efficacy? Should they be a part of your health regimen?

Short answer: No.

Long answer: tune in and learn about the nuances...

Some take aways include...

• Supplements are called supplements because they supplement (your foundation of health!)
• Food is medicine, though not as medicinal as it once was
• Why we generally recommend clients to supplement Vit B12, Vit D, and minerals
• Some of our favorite FOOD-BASED supplements
• The synergy of nutrients that whole, real foods (and herbs) have to offer
• Why there will never ever be a silver bullet supplement

You may also be interested in these episodes...

Episode 79 on Glyphosate and GMOs - https://alter.health/episode79

Episode 83 on Mineral Deficiencies - https://alter.health/episode83

Episode 115 on Healing Iron Deficiency - https://alter.health/episode115

ENJOY! And don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE this episode with someone who may benefit from hearing this content.

Links to learn more

• SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode147
• JOIN EMPOWERED HEALING NATURALLY FB GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth/
• TAKE OUR ONLINE COURSE: https://alter.health/course
• SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alterhealth
• GET OUR BOOK: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3
• APPLY TO WORK WITH US: https://alter.health/membership
• CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc
• CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alter.health

Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

Ray is a smart and passionate man, who seems to be aging in reverse!

I was first introduced to the work Ray was doing a few years back on the Rich Roll Podcast (episode 212) and then again with Julieanna Hever (episode 345).

I guess I was a little late to the game, as Ray has been in the world of metabolic research and longevity for quite some time. He's written some really insightful papers (linked below) and he's got some new books in the pipeline as well!

I was excited to pick Ray's brain in what turned out to be the longest episode to date on the Alter Your Health podcast... and, we barely scratched the surface of what I wanted to cover. I hope Ray comes back for round 2.

Some highlights include... 

• Ray's own health journey and how he lost 50 pounds through cold stress
• Why eating a small portion of fish would exacerbate his insulin resistance
• What metabolism actually is, and how to measure it (along with brief video presentation by Ray)
• How the food triangle helps us better understand how to relate with food as fuel
• Why we need to forget about the words protein, carbs, and fats along with breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• The one scientifically proven way to extend life through nutrition
• How a WFPB diet allows us to naturally restrict calories while maintaining optimal nutritional status

You may also be interested in another Ayurveda episode...

Episode 50 with Dr. Joel Fuhrman - https://alter.health/episode50

Episode 87 with Drs. Benjamin and Susanna - https://alter.health/episode87

Episode 120 with Julieanna Hever - https://alter.health/episode120

ENJOY! And don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE this episode with someone who may benefit from hearing this content.

Links to learn more

• SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode146
• JOIN EMPOWERED HEALING NATURALLY FB GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth/
• TAKE OUR ONLINE COURSE: https://alter.health/course
• SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alterhealth
• GET OUR BOOK: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3
• APPLY TO WORK WITH US: 

Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

• Sugar sweetened beverages
• Artificially sweetened beverages
• Energy drinks
• Coffee
• Alcohol

• SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode145
• JOIN EMPOWERED SELF-HEALERS FB GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth/
• TAKE OUR ONLINE COURSE: https://alter.health/course
• SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alterhealth
• GET OUR BOOK: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3
• APPLY TO WORK WITH US: https://alter.health/membership
• CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc
• CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alter.health

Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

Dr. Gemma is a bright light in this world, and a brilliant medical doctor.

I've resonated with all of the content that she speaks and shares on Instagram and was excited to dive into the topic of mental health, where we share a lot of common ground and philosophy.

Some highlights include... 

• Gemma's background and how she got into plant based nutrition (for a deeper story tune into her episode on the Rich Roll Podcast)
• The necessary ingredients to nurture your wellbeing
• Are all human emotions pathologic
• What mental health "disorders" have to do with physical health
• The power of plant based nutrition in addressing mental health
• How a plant based diet supports holistic wellbeing

You may also be interested in another Ayurveda episode...

Episode 8 with Dr. Bill Pettit - https://alter.health/episode8

Episode 80 with Rohini Ross - https://alter.health/episode80

Episode 141 with Drs. Benjamin and Susanna - https://alter.health/episode141

ENJOY! And don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE this episode with someone who may benefit from hearing this content.

Links to learn more

• SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode144
• JOIN EMPOWERED SELF-HEALERS FB GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth/
• TAKE OUR ONLINE COURSE: https://alter.health/course
• SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alterhealth
• JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY: https://www.alter.health/healing-community
• GET OUR BOOK: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3
• APPLY TO WORK WITH US: https://alter.health/membership
• CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc
• CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alter.health

Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

We talk about the "inside out" nature of reality so often, and today we shed more light on what this means and how to leverage this understanding to support your health and wellbeing.

This is the opposite of victimhood, or living a disempowered life where your physical or emotional experience is subject to events or circumstances outside of yourself.

We can't control anything when it comes to the circumstances in our life, despite how hard we try! And contrary to popular belief, we can't even control our THOUGHTS about what happens in our life. We can, however, control the degree to which we latch onto and give life and meaning to these thoughts. And this, is a total game-changer...

Some takeaways include... 

• Understanding that your life is like a movie
• Seeing the nature of the film strip that is projected into reality
• Knowing the circumstances that color the light of your consciousness
• Your innate connection to the "power supply" of life
• The built in biofeedback system designed to wake you up to reality

You may also be interested in these episodes..

Episode 60 with Dicken Bettinger - https://alter.health/episode60

Episode 69 - Your Mind is the Healer - https://alter.health/episode69

Episode 95 - Mental Wellness and Mindset Empowerment - https://alter.health/episode95

ENJOY! And don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE this episode with someone who may benefit from hearing this content.

Links to learn more

• SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode143
• JOIN EMPOWERED SELF-HEALERS FB GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth/
• TAKE OUR ONLINE COURSE: https://alter.health/course
• SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alterhealth
• JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY: https://www.alter.health/healing-community
• GET OUR BOOK: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3
• APPLY TO WORK WITH US: https://alter.health/membership
• CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc
• CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: 

Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

I heard a talk by Dr. John speak when I was a student in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition years ago, before starting medical school. As a yogi, Ayurvedic philosophy deeply resonated. The concepts of balance and aligning with rhythms of nature makes so much sense, and just feels good! Dr. John recommended that I see and interact with the world through an Ayurvedic lens.

Even though I haven't taken any deep dive into Ayurveda, I've allowed basic ayurvedic concepts to guide my lifestyle and clinical practice.

I was thrilled to connect with Dr. John for a deep conversation about longevity through the lens of ayurveda. It turns out that there are indeed ancient ayurvedic traditions that have now been proven to promote longevity in many ways.

Some highlights include... 

• How Dr. John stumbled into Ayurveda in the 1980s
• The topic of contaminants and heavy metals in Ayurvedic herbs
• The branch of ayurveda known as "Rasayana" known to promote longevity
• Lifestyle practices that are important to promote longevity
• How eating with the seasons extends your healthspan
• Optimizing the microbiome through cultivating peace and kindness
• Ways to transmute chaotic, "rajasic" energy to extend telomeres
• The importance of withdrawing the senses and going inward to activate stem cells

You may also be interested in another Ayurveda episode...

Episode 7 with Meredith Klein - https://alter.health/episode7

Hope you enjoy! Please feel free to leave a comment, rating, or review on whatever platform you choose to tune in on!

Links to learn more

• SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode142
• JOIN EMPOWERED SELF-HEALERS FB GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth/
• TAKE OUR ONLINE COURSE: https://alter.health/course
• SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alterhealth
• JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY: https://www.alter.health/healing-community
• GET OUR BOOK: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3
• APPLY TO WORK WITH US: https://alter.health/membership
• CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc
• CONNECT ON

Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

We teeter around the topic in so many of our LIVE podcast episodes...  finally we devote a complete episode to the deep topic of infinite and limitless self-healing potential harnessed in the wisdom of mind.

Some highlights include... 

• What to DO about all the DOing in our world
• PEACE and HEALTH is our default mode
• The blessing of stressful biofeedback
• What exactly are THOUGHTS and how can they be obstacles to health
• How to activate the Mental Immune System
• What your health has to do with biodynamic farming
• Where WISDOM comes from and how to find it

You may also be interested in these episodes..

Episode 60 with Dicken Bettinger - https://alter.health/episode60

Episode 69 - Your Mind is the Healer - https://alter.health/episode69

Episode 95 - Mental Wellness and Mindset Empowerment - https://alter.health/episode95

ENJOY! And don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE this episode with someone who may benefit from hearing this content.

Links to learn more

• SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode141
• JOIN EMPOWERED SELF-HEALERS FB GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth/
• TAKE OUR ONLINE COURSE: https://alter.health/course
• SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alterhealth
• JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY: https://www.alter.health/healing-community
• GET OUR BOOK: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3
• APPLY TO WORK WITH US: https://alter.health/membership
• CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc
• CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alter.health

Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

Before I started this podcast, I was brainstorming about people who would be good guests for the show I envisioned. Dr. Joe Tafur was on this initial list, along with plenty of other people who may be classified more as "celebrities" in the health and wellness space.

Fast forward close to 2 years and I finally felt ready to dive into this conversation with Joe (and we finally time to actually connect for it!).

My personal connection with Ayahuasca starting back in 2012 led me learn about the work of Joe Tafur, a doctor/shaman who has vast experience with indigenous plant medicine and grounding in conventional, "western medicine."

In this conversation we get to know Joe and the work he has been doing in his personal and professional life with plant medicine. We learn about the physical science and the spiritual science of plant medicine in this fantastic conversation.

Some highlights include... 

• Dr. Joe's backstory and how he got immersed in indigenous medicine while in medical school
• His "fellowship of the river" and how the transformed his life and medical practice
• What is shamanism
• The holistic approach of indigenous medicine, beyond the ayahuasca/hallucinogenic plant medicine
• The science of intergenerational trauma
• How plant medicine impact our experience of life on an epigenetic level

You may also be interested in these mental health and spirituality episodes...

Episode 38 with Michael Brian Baker - https://alter.health/episode38

Episode 116 with Michael Fireborn - https://alter.health/episode116

Episode 136 with Dr. Matthew Hicks - https://alter.health/episode136

ENJOY! And don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE this episode with someone who may benefit from hearing this content.

Links to learn more

• SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode140
• JOIN EMPOWERED SELF-HEALERS FB GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth/
• TAKE OUR ONLINE COURSE: https://alter.health/course
• SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alterhealth
• JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY: https://www.alter.health/healing-community
• GET OUR BOOK: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3
• APPLY TO WORK WITH US: https://alter.health/membership

Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

Episode Summary

We covered A LOT in this one!!! Addressing the huge topic of fatigue, acute and chronic, from all angles. 

It's such a common symptom. And, it's just as common to jump to some conclusion around what is causing fatigue...

Surely it's just a deficiency of coffee, right!?

Turns out there are numerous reasons why someone may be experiencing fatigue, and we do our best to cover it all in this episode.

Some highlights include... 

• The distinction between ACUTE and CHRONIC fatigue
• How fatigue is you'r body's wisdom and part of a healing process
• Why infections cause acute fatigue
• WATER is the most powerful energy drink
• Sleep QUALITY is just as important as QUANTITY
• Nutritional deficiencies to look out for
• The intricate balance of hormones - thyroid, adrenals, sex hormones
• Why adrenals take such a load in society today
• How a chronic infection (Lyme, EBV, herpes, strep, CMV, babesia, bartonella) causes chronic fatigue
• Understanding that chronic mental stress lies at the root of it all

You may also be interested in these episodes..

Episode 63 about SLEEP https://alter.health/episode63

Episode 93 about CHRONIC INFECTIONS - https://alter.health/episode93

Episode 115 about IRON DEFICIENCY - https://alter.health/episode115

ENJOY! And don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE this episode with someone who may benefit from hearing this content.

Links to learn more

• SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode139
• JOIN EMPOWERED SELF-HEALERS FB GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth/
• TAKE OUR ONLINE COURSE: https://alter.health/course
• SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alterhealth
• JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY: https://www.alter.health/healing-community
• GET OUR BOOK: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3
• APPLY TO WORK WITH US: https://alter.health/membership
• CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc

Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products