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- #138 | Dr. Rollin McCraty: The Science of Following Your HeartThe work being done at HeartMath Institute has deeply resonated and intrigued me for years. I've studied heart rate variability and cardiac coherence in my own body and have experienced the power of connecting my heart space and breath with emotional health, stress resilience, and overall health and wellbeing.
It was such an honor and pleasure to connect with Dr. Rollin McCraty, the director of research at HeartMath, and dive deep, but not TOO deep, into some of the heart science that has been uncovered over the last few decades.
We talk about how so many metaphors - following the heart, trusting the heart, opening the heart, we're all one, love is medicine - are actually not metaphors, but scientifically validated realities.
Some highlights include...- Rollin's background and journey that led him to connect with Doc Childre and co-create the HeartMath institute
- The science of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and cardiac coherence
- How stress and emotions influence HRV and create risk factor for all disease
- The connection between cardiac coherence, intuition, and synchronicity
- How global and cosmic energies influence human energetic systems
- The power of "Global Coherence" to transmute stress and problems of modern times
- Hope for the future and the evolution of consciousness
You may also be interested in these mental health and spirituality episodes...
Episode 2 with Dr. Leonard Laskow - https://alter.health/episode2
Episode 46 with Dr. Larry Dossey - https://alter.health/episode46
Episode 132 with Dr. Charley Cropley - https://alter.health/episode132
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/episode138
- 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
- CONNE
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/products1 hr 9 min - #137 | Blessings Behind Your Pain
We all experience pain in our lives. It's a built in mechanism to keep us safe and support our body in healing.
In this comprehensive conversation we go in depth to talk about the anatomy of the pain response, getting deep into the topic of chronic pain, and how to take the edge off naturally. One concept brought forward is emotional pain or psychological tension manifesting in the physical body. While pain is not all in your head, it can be extremely hopeful to consider that the genesis of pain may be beyond the physical.
Some highlights include...
- Just how acute pain actually supports the body in healing
- Why pain and mood often go hand in hand
- The distinction between acute and chronic pain
- How pain meds work and why they may inhibit your healing
- The implications of physical pain being more socially acceptable than emotional pain
- How thought magnifies, and maybe even creates, pain
- Ways to connect with your guiding wisdom in the midst of pain
You may also be interested in these episodes..
Episode 74 - https://alter.health/episode74
Episode 123 - https://alter.health/episode123
Episode 126 - https://alter.health/episode126
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/episode137
- 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/products33 min - #136 | Dr. Matthew Hicks: Mental Health and Psychedelic Science
Mental Health is a huge part of our clinical practice at Alter Health. We don't see the mind and body as distinct entities. That said, addressing the area of Mental Health directly is not something we have yet done on this podcast!
I was happy to connect with my colleague, and ex-classmate, Dr. Matthew Hicks, who has specialized in this area from a holistic, naturopathic perspective.
Among other things, Matthew is passionate and well-informed of the emerging field of Psychedelic Medicine, an absolute area of interest of mine as well! This topic filled the bulk of our conversation, though we covered so many other wonderful areas in the world of mental health.
Some highlights include...
- Matthew's personal connection with Mental Health and witnessing the Mind-Body connection
- Ways addressing mental health symptoms with vitamins and nutrients
- The conventional approach to mental health and why it is failing
- The value of human connection and heart-to-heart conversation
- Getting out of your comfort zone to heal loneliness and isolation
- How MDMA, psilocybin, DMT (ayahuasca), and LSD impact cognitive function
- The clinical utility of psychedelic substances in mental health
- Why SET and SETTING are fundamentally important in when using any psychoactive substance
- What the future holds of psychedelic medicine
You may also be interested in these mental health and spirituality episodes...
Episode 38 - https://alter.health/episode38
Episode 60 - https://alter.health/episode60
Episode 95 - https://alter.health/episode95
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/episode136
- 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 F
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/products1 hr 23 min - #135 | The Trauma-Disease Link & How To Break FREE
There is a whole lot of talk about trauma today. It feels like the emotional pattern du jour!
All joking aside, there is a real connection between psychospiritual trauma and physical disease. Many understand and talk about this link, but not so many address a real, actionable, sustainable way to break free.
In this conversation we discuss the reality of trauma and how common it is to live in a way where traumatic past experiences dictate our presence (and future) life. We also focus on the cure of trauma, which lies in understanding, as well as common physical actions that when taken from inspired wisdom support transcendence of traumatic patterns.
Some highlights include...
- The definition of trauma
- How trauma can get "stuck" and why this is important for human survival
- No human gets through life without significant traumatic experience
- Why trauma cannot exist in the present moment
- The power of cultivating connection - reaching out and receiving support
- How to leverage the breath to support the nervous system and cultivate presence
You may also be interested in these trauma/emotional/spiritual health episodes..
Episode 81 - https://alter.health/episode81
Episode 95 - https://alter.health/episode95
Episode 119 - https://alter.health/episode119
ENJOY! And don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE this episode with someone who may benefit from hearing this content.
Check out our 6-week course that dives in and dissects the most essential lifestyle practices for health while supporting you step-by-step along the way.
https://alter.health/course
Links to learn more
- SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode135
- 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:
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/products30 min - #134 | Danielle Beinstein: The Astrology Of Modern Times
Danielle was a classmate of mine in the Spiritual Psychology program at University of Santa Monica.
Though we had many conversations together over our year studying Consciousness, Health, and Healing, I never knew she was a professional astrologer! With a strong connection to astrology and my chart, I was excited to pick Danielle's brain.
We had a great conversation covering many things from Danielle's journey, to astrology and the physical body, to how the current astrological transits are reflected in the current geopolitical landscape.
Some highlights include...
- How Danielle went from a "closet astrologer" to embracing it as her profession
- The common limiting view and misconceptions held on astrology
- Personal struggles in embracing his Self-Healing philosophy
- How planetary transits present opportunities to learn and grow
- The connections between different zodiac signs and the physical body
- Intrinsic opportunities for each of the zodiac signs
- The effect of current transits on the global/political state of affairs
You may also be interested in another astrology episode...
Episode 6 - https://alter.health/episode6
Hope you enjoy! Please feel free to leave a comment, rating, or review on whatever platform you choose to tune in on!
ENJOY! And don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE this episode with someone who may benefit from hearing this content.
Check out our 6-week course that dives in and dissects the most essential lifestyle practices for health while supporting you step-by-step along the way.
https://alter.health/course
Links to learn more
- SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode134
- 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/products1 hr 3 min - #133 | The Illusion of Balance in Life
We talk about "balance" so often in our Healing Community meetings and with our 1-on-1 clients. We wanted to expand the conversation to fully address this topic in our "balance-seeking" society!
In this conversation we are really talking about the "balance" between STRUCTURE and FLUIDITY with regard to life.
I (Dr. Benjamin) have tended to be more structured in my life. Dr. Susanna, on the other hand, has been much more "go with the flow." We've got a lot to share from our two perspectives!
Some highlights include...
- Why balance really does NOT exist in the body or in nature
- How to embody whatever you need, when you need it
- The benefit of being a blob on the couch
- Why using force is rarely effective
- Trusting that the universe has our back
You may also be interested in these mindset and spirituality episodes..
Episode 46 - https://alter.health/episode46
Episode 59 - https://alter.health/episode59
Episode 95 - 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.
Check out our 6-week course that dives in and dissects the most essential lifestyle practices for health while supporting you step-by-step along the way.
https://alter.health/course
Links to learn more
- SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode133
- 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/products30 min - #132 | Dr. Charley Cropley: Heal Thyself With Kindness
Dr. Cropley is an amazing naturopathic doctor, and I feel honored to also call him a friend.
I was introduced to Charley and his work at the Revitalization Retreat, a weekend immersion in nature and natural medicine for naturopathic doctors and students. At the time I was just about to start my first year of med school, Charley gave me a vision and role model to look up to.
In this conversation, we talk about the evolution of his clinical practice to focus on Self-Healing. It was a great conversation in his cozy home practice in Boulder, CO. I hope you enjoy!
Some highlights include...
- The evolution of Dr. Cropley's practice as a naturopathic physician
- Personal struggles in embracing his Self-Healing philosophy
- Why a physician must heal thy self before supporting others
- The universal medicines that heal all
You may also be interested in these episodes..
Episode 37 - https://alter.health/episode37
Episode 69 - https://alter.health/episode69
Episode 102 - https://alter.health/episode102
Hope you enjoy! Please feel free to leave a comment, rating, or review on whatever platform you choose to tune in on!
Hope you enjoy! Please feel free to leave a comment, rating, or review on whatever platform you choose to tune in on!
Check out our 6-week course that dives in and dissects the most essential lifestyle practices for health while supporting you step-by-step along the way.
www.alter.health/course
Links to learn more
- SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode132/
- 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/products1 hr 20 min - #131 | How Stress Magnifies Symptoms
It’s hard to talk about stress. We all have a unique understanding and relationship with this formless invisible energy. But stress is powerful! In fact, we see it as truly the most powerful predictor of health and disease in our clinical practice.
In this episode we share how stress has influenced Dr. Susanna and her symptoms in the past week. We also share how our unique relationship with stress really flies in the face of the rest of our society’s. It is this relationship, however, that we observe as being the biggest game changer in our relationship with health and wellbeing, and that relationship that we witness in our clients and patients.
Some highlights include...
- Why stress can be so sneaky
- How stress clouds our vision
- Why low stress tolerance is the key to health
- Understanding the gift of stress in human evolution
- Where the stress experience comes from, 100% of the time
- Softening the blows of life with a deepened understanding of thought
You may also be interested in these skin and beauty episodes..
Episode 45 https://alter.health/episode98
Episode 60 https://alter.health/episode112
Episode 119 https://alter.health/episode124
Hope you enjoy! Please feel free to leave a comment, rating, or review on whatever platform you choose to tune in on!
Check out our 6-week course that dives in and dissects the most essential lifestyle practices for health while supporting you step-by-step along the way.
www.alter.health/course
Sign up for our cleanse starting September 23!
http://community.alter.health/fall-cleanse
Links to learn more
- SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode131/
- 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:
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/products30 min - #130 | Josh LaJaunie: "Running Is My New Hunting"
Josh is pure fire - passion and inspiration embodied. His transformational journey has inspired countless people around the world, including me.
What intrigues me most about his story is not his transformation, but his consistent connection with his culture, traditions, work, friends, and family despite the major changes that have transpired in his life. As he shares, the juxtaposition of the various facets of life does keep him grounded and present in the world.
In this conversation you get a real taste of Josh's pure heart. He is such a kind soul, and expresses his passions in many forms - from running, to writing, to speaking, and also serving through his recent start-up, WellStart Health.
I hope you enjoy this one! Give Josh a follow and shoutout on Instagram if you did!
Some highlights include...
- How Josh went from 420 pounds to 190 pounds
- His journey from hunting to running
- Why his low carb diet limited weight loss and performance
- The inspiration that moved Josh along his transformation journey
- Why your genetics are absolutely NOT your fate
- How Rich Roll, Scott Jurek, and Howard Jacobson fueled and supported Josh's passion
You may also be interested in these skin and beauty episodes..
Episode 98 - with Chuck Carroll - https://alter.health/episode98
Episode 112 - with Howard Jacobson - https://alter.health/episode112
Episode 124 - with Robbie Balenger (ultra runner) - https://alter.health/episode124
Hope you enjoy! Please feel free to leave a comment, rating, or review on whatever platform you choose to tune in on!
Check out our 6-week course that dives in and dissects the most essential lifestyle practices for health while supporting you step-by-step along the way.
www.alter.health/course
Sign up for our cleanse starting September 23!
http://community.alter.health/fall-cleanse
Links to learn more
- SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode130/
- 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://alt
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/products1 hr 11 min - #129 | Are You Eating Enough?
This might sound silly, but so many people actually are NOT eating enough.
Most people are overfed and undernourished. Eating the wrong foods that are not efficiently metabolized by the cells of your body. The result is the storage of energy in the form of fat, and a deficiency of energy production. Think overweight and fatigued... a very common scenario.
In this episode we dive into the reasons why metabolism can by dysfunctional emphasizing the importance of eating ENOUGH healing foods.
Some highlights include...
- Reasons for a dysfunctional metabolism
- How to lose weight eating 3,000 calories per day
- Why healing (and sustainable weight loss) is impossible without enough food
- Being WFPB means you get ripped off when eating at restaurants
- The key foods to focus on to enhance metabolic function
ENJOY! And don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE this episode with someone who may benefit from hearing this content.
Check out our 6-week course that dives in and dissects the most essential lifestyle practices for health while supporting you step-by-step along the way.
www.alter.health/course
Sign up for our cleanse starting September 23!
http://community.alter.health/fall-cleanse
Links to learn more
- SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode129/
- 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/products28 min
About Alter Life
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Your perception shapes your reality. Alter Life is about shaking up stale thoughts, letting go of limiting beliefs, and exploring new ways to feel better, think clearer, and live more fully.…
This podcast dives into the deep connections between mindset, health, and consciousness—helping you thrive in your authenticity. From holistic health and nutrition to personal growth and expanded awareness, we explore what it really means to live well and feel fulfilled.