Have you always wanted to try the keto diet and lifestyle, but have been to overwhelmed or nervous to start? Our guest this week lost over 135lbs through following a Keto diet and also lifestyle changes. Her personal story is inspiring and may make the keto diet seem a little less daunting for you. Listen to Shavonda’s transformation, her journey since her lifestyle change, and get to know “Shrinking with Shavonda”.

A great listen for anyone that has been wanting to make that initial diet change to achieve the weight loss you need to lead a healthier lifestyle, feel better in yourself and your health and find your why for your weight loss.

Podcast episode summary

·         Shavonda’s journey with the Keto diet and the Keto Diet (3:42)

·         Myths of keto and is it just a ‘fad’ (7:32)

·         Ketosis (10:18)

·         What should people know as a Keto Beginner (13:16)

·         Why keto? (16:05)

·         Shavonda’s current own keto research (17:31)

Quotes

“Create a lane of your own... Don’t compare your journey to the next sister’s journey or brother’s journey” (13:41)

“It starts in the mind… and your body will do whatever the mind tells it to do” (15:15) Our guest

Shavonda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shrinking_shavonda/?hl=de Shavonda’s Women’s Health article: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight- loss/a34063297/keto-16-8-intermittent-fasting-no-cheat-meals-weight-loss-success-story/

Have you always wanted to try the keto diet and lifestyle, but have been to overwhelmed or nervous to start? Our guest this week lost over 135lbs through following a Keto diet and also lifestyle changes. Her personal story is inspiring and may make the keto diet seem a little less daunting for you. Listen to Shavonda’s transformation, her journey since her lifestyle change, and get to know “Shrinking with Shavonda”.

A great listen for anyone that has been wanting to make that initial diet change to achieve the weight loss you need to lead a healthier lifestyle, feel better in yourself and your health and find your why for your weight loss.

Podcast episode summary

·         Shavonda’s journey with the Keto diet and the Keto Diet (3:42)

·         Myths of keto and is it just a ‘fad’ (7:32)

·         Ketosis (10:18)

·         What should people know as a Keto Beginner (13:16)

·         Why keto? (16:05)

·         Shavonda’s current own keto research (17:31)

Quotes

“Create a lane of your own... Don’t compare your journey to the next sister’s journey or brother’s journey” (13:41)

“It starts in the mind… and your body will do whatever the mind tells it to do” (15:15) Our guest

Shavonda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shrinking_shavonda/?hl=de Shavonda’s Women’s Health article: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight- loss/a34063297/keto-16-8-intermittent-fasting-no-cheat-meals-weight-loss-success-story/

Have you always wanted to try the keto diet and lifestyle, but have been to overwhelmed or nervous to start? Our guest this week lost over 135lbs through following a Keto diet and also lifestyle changes. Her personal story is inspiring and may make the keto diet seem a little less daunting for you. Listen to Shavonda’s transformation, her journey since her lifestyle change, and get to know “Shrinking with Shavonda”.

A great listen for anyone that has been wanting to make that initial diet change to achieve the weight loss you need to lead a healthier lifestyle, feel better in yourself and your health and find your why for your weight loss.

Podcast episode summary

·         Shavonda’s journey with the Keto diet and the Keto Diet (3:42)

·         Myths of keto and is it just a ‘fad’ (7:32)

·         Ketosis (10:18)

·         What should people know as a Keto Beginner (13:16)

·         Why keto? (16:05)

·         Shavonda’s current own keto research (17:31)

Quotes

“Create a lane of your own... Don’t compare your journey to the next sister’s journey or brother’s journey” (13:41)

“It starts in the mind… and your body will do whatever the mind tells it to do” (15:15) Our guest

Shavonda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shrinking_shavonda/?hl=de Shavonda’s Women’s Health article: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight- loss/a34063297/keto-16-8-intermittent-fasting-no-cheat-meals-weight-loss-success-story/

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Our guest today is Scott Manduck, a wellness warrior who through self-research and self- learning educated them about leading the holistic and organic lifestyle that they currently advocate for today. Dealing with an assortment of chronic aches and pains, skin sensitivities, and inflammation, they tried different western medicine methods (x-rays, blood work, doctors) and then Chinese medicine, acupuncture, chiropractors, all of which were unsuccessful. 

They then turned to their own research, where they came across resources which allowed them to make initial diet and lifestyle changes. Essential oils were also a major part of their lifestyle change and they now advocate for every individual to add essential oils, like they did to their new holistic and organic lifestyle. 

Essential oils are also not just in their diets, but also the products and items they use daily. Hear Scott talk about his personal experience with the power of essential oils, reducing unhealthy diet habits e.g. Sugar, caffeine, alcohol and the importance of researching the ingredients in your daily lifestyle products e.g. Cleaning products, excessive electronics. These three changes may help heal your body, like they did for Scott and his family.

Podcast episode summary

·         Scott’s  story (3:30)

·         Scott’s research about essential oils (18:30)

·         Where to start to lead a holistic lifestyle (32:03)

Quotes

“Every person’s body is different” (6:46)

“Giving your body the tools to heal itself….That’s the important stuff” (7:28) “What is the most polluted place in the world…. Our houses” (27:28) References

The Autoimmune Solution by Dr Amy Miles https://www.amazon.de/Autoimmune-Solution-Spectrum-Inflammatory- Symptoms/dp/0062347489

The root cause documentary https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7851798/

Our guest

Scott’s website: https://scottmanduck.com

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Our guest today is Scott Manduck, a wellness warrior who through self-research and self- learning educated them about leading the holistic and organic lifestyle that they currently advocate for today. Dealing with an assortment of chronic aches and pains, skin sensitivities, and inflammation, they tried different western medicine methods (x-rays, blood work, doctors) and then Chinese medicine, acupuncture, chiropractors, all of which were unsuccessful. 

They then turned to their own research, where they came across resources which allowed them to make initial diet and lifestyle changes. Essential oils were also a major part of their lifestyle change and they now advocate for every individual to add essential oils, like they did to their new holistic and organic lifestyle. 

Essential oils are also not just in their diets, but also the products and items they use daily. Hear Scott talk about his personal experience with the power of essential oils, reducing unhealthy diet habits e.g. Sugar, caffeine, alcohol and the importance of researching the ingredients in your daily lifestyle products e.g. Cleaning products, excessive electronics. These three changes may help heal your body, like they did for Scott and his family.

Podcast episode summary

·         Scott’s  story (3:30)

·         Scott’s research about essential oils (18:30)

·         Where to start to lead a holistic lifestyle (32:03)

Quotes

“Every person’s body is different” (6:46)

“Giving your body the tools to heal itself….That’s the important stuff” (7:28) “What is the most polluted place in the world…. Our houses” (27:28) References

The Autoimmune Solution by Dr Amy Miles https://www.amazon.de/Autoimmune-Solution-Spectrum-Inflammatory- Symptoms/dp/0062347489

The root cause documentary https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7851798/

Our guest

Scott’s website: https://scottmanduck.com

Free Giveaway

Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=57628789)

Our guest today is Scott Manduck, a wellness warrior who through self-research and self- learning educated them about leading the holistic and organic lifestyle that they currently advocate for today. Dealing with an assortment of chronic aches and pains, skin sensitivities, and inflammation, they tried different western medicine methods (x-rays, blood work, doctors) and then Chinese medicine, acupuncture, chiropractors, all of which were unsuccessful. 

They then turned to their own research, where they came across resources which allowed them to make initial diet and lifestyle changes. Essential oils were also a major part of their lifestyle change and they now advocate for every individual to add essential oils, like they did to their new holistic and organic lifestyle. 

Essential oils are also not just in their diets, but also the products and items they use daily. Hear Scott talk about his personal experience with the power of essential oils, reducing unhealthy diet habits e.g. Sugar, caffeine, alcohol and the importance of researching the ingredients in your daily lifestyle products e.g. Cleaning products, excessive electronics. These three changes may help heal your body, like they did for Scott and his family.

Podcast episode summary

·         Scott’s  story (3:30)

·         Scott’s research about essential oils (18:30)

·         Where to start to lead a holistic lifestyle (32:03)

Quotes

“Every person’s body is different” (6:46)

“Giving your body the tools to heal itself….That’s the important stuff” (7:28) “What is the most polluted place in the world…. Our houses” (27:28) References

The Autoimmune Solution by Dr Amy Miles https://www.amazon.de/Autoimmune-Solution-Spectrum-Inflammatory- Symptoms/dp/0062347489

The root cause documentary https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7851798/

Our guest

Scott’s website: https://scottmanduck.com

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A registered Yoga and meditation teacher, with over 10 years of experience. She now helps woman overcome stress, anxiety and just be happier through virtual yoga classes. We have as our guest today, a true Community wellness warrior, Danni Thompson. Her own struggles with anxiety and depression that lead to see a doctor, who recommended she try to overcome this with either a prescription or yoga/meditation. She chose the latter, and it was from then on, that her love for yoga, and its philosophy and lifestyle was born. This led to transformation, self-learning, and later becoming a registered yoga teacher, who as mentioned above, also helps guide women who have similar struggles and may not be aware of or actively engaging in these practices.

Podcast episode summary

·         Danni’s own journey (2:50)

·         Yoga off the matt (8:00)

·         Myths of yoga and mindfulness that create stumbling blocks to stop individuals moving forward (10:25)

·         What is Yoga? (16:45)

·         Finding balance between your lifestyle and integrating mindfulness (19:55)

·         Top five steps to incorporate mindfulness practices (24:10)

Quotes

“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear” – Unknown source (5:12)

“A way of living, that brings in mind, body and spirit…. Not only are you learning how to physically become stronger and flexible but also teaching your to be flexible but strong in your mind, words and thoughts…. That first yoga class opened up a whole new world to me” (5:50)

“Yoga and mindfulness… is for anyone, everyone and everybody…. If you have a breath in your body, it’s for you…” (7:20)

“What is mindfulness – taking control and ownership of what your thoughts are doing… being intentional and present in this moment” (8:00)

References

Yoga mantra: I am powerful, I am strong, I am courageous (12:55) Yoga mantras to start your morning (29:30)

https://medium.com/@dpdthompson

Our guest

Danni’s Website: https://herdivineyoga.com

A registered Yoga and meditation teacher, with over 10 years of experience. She now helps woman overcome stress, anxiety and just be happier through virtual yoga classes. We have as our guest today, a true Community wellness warrior, Danni Thompson. Her own struggles with anxiety and depression that lead to see a doctor, who recommended she try to overcome this with either a prescription or yoga/meditation. She chose the latter, and it was from then on, that her love for yoga, and its philosophy and lifestyle was born. This led to transformation, self-learning, and later becoming a registered yoga teacher, who as mentioned above, also helps guide women who have similar struggles and may not be aware of or actively engaging in these practices.

Podcast episode summary

·         Danni’s own journey (2:50)

·         Yoga off the matt (8:00)

·         Myths of yoga and mindfulness that create stumbling blocks to stop individuals moving forward (10:25)

·         What is Yoga? (16:45)

·         Finding balance between your lifestyle and integrating mindfulness (19:55)

·         Top five steps to incorporate mindfulness practices (24:10)

Quotes

“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear” – Unknown source (5:12)

“A way of living, that brings in mind, body and spirit…. Not only are you learning how to physically become stronger and flexible but also teaching your to be flexible but strong in your mind, words and thoughts…. That first yoga class opened up a whole new world to me” (5:50)

“Yoga and mindfulness… is for anyone, everyone and everybody…. If you have a breath in your body, it’s for you…” (7:20)

“What is mindfulness – taking control and ownership of what your thoughts are doing… being intentional and present in this moment” (8:00)

References

Yoga mantra: I am powerful, I am strong, I am courageous (12:55) Yoga mantras to start your morning (29:30)

https://medium.com/@dpdthompson

Our guest

Danni’s Website: https://herdivineyoga.com

A registered Yoga and meditation teacher, with over 10 years of experience. She now helps woman overcome stress, anxiety and just be happier through virtual yoga classes. We have as our guest today, a true Community wellness warrior, Danni Thompson. Her own struggles with anxiety and depression that lead to see a doctor, who recommended she try to overcome this with either a prescription or yoga/meditation. She chose the latter, and it was from then on, that her love for yoga, and its philosophy and lifestyle was born. This led to transformation, self-learning, and later becoming a registered yoga teacher, who as mentioned above, also helps guide women who have similar struggles and may not be aware of or actively engaging in these practices.

Podcast episode summary

·         Danni’s own journey (2:50)

·         Yoga off the matt (8:00)

·         Myths of yoga and mindfulness that create stumbling blocks to stop individuals moving forward (10:25)

·         What is Yoga? (16:45)

·         Finding balance between your lifestyle and integrating mindfulness (19:55)

·         Top five steps to incorporate mindfulness practices (24:10)

Quotes

“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear” – Unknown source (5:12)

“A way of living, that brings in mind, body and spirit…. Not only are you learning how to physically become stronger and flexible but also teaching your to be flexible but strong in your mind, words and thoughts…. That first yoga class opened up a whole new world to me” (5:50)

“Yoga and mindfulness… is for anyone, everyone and everybody…. If you have a breath in your body, it’s for you…” (7:20)

“What is mindfulness – taking control and ownership of what your thoughts are doing… being intentional and present in this moment” (8:00)

References

Yoga mantra: I am powerful, I am strong, I am courageous (12:55) Yoga mantras to start your morning (29:30)

https://medium.com/@dpdthompson

Our guest

Danni’s Website: https://herdivineyoga.com

Our special guest this week is Dr. Kevin Cuccaro, MD.  Dr. Cuccaro is a trained pain management consultant and specialist, who understands the frustration with traditional pain management approaches. He is a trained anesthesiologist, completed his fellowship in pain medicine and with over 10 years of experience, he now serves as the vice chair on his states Pain Management Commission. Today he discusses how important it is for clinicians to look at the individual not just the pain, the power of thinking, finding the reason why we have pain, his four-step healthy living and lifestyle approach to heal from pain and also the misconceptions about pain…. pain is damage or damage is pain…. or is pain a protector?

Podcast episode summary

·         Dr. Kevin Cuccaro story to become a pain management clinician (5:43)

·         Pain is telling us something and sending us a message (10:15)

·         Pain reaction with examples (15:23)

·         Adding fuel to the pain (19:05)

·         Fear is the oxygen supply to pain (26:40)

·         The pain triangle and pain attention (30:50)

·         Understand pain & the 3 elements of pain (sensation, meaning/motion and the attention) (38:20)

·         How an individual to overcome pain- the 4 steps with heathy and natural recommendations (44:55)

Quotes

“If you’re human you have experienced pain” (3:10)

“One of Misconceptions about Pain, is that pain is about damage… that is not the case”

(10:48)

“Instead of thinking about Pain is damage, instead think pain is protection… what is the pain trying to protect you from” (12:05)

“Brain is protecting us…. what am I afraid off and identify the fears and then apply curiosity, figure out what works and what didn’t work… and then I try something new” (29:40)

“Your Listeners can take ownership and control and feel more empowered and safe and confident in our bodies again…. The most important mediator is you” (58:42)

Our guest

Dr. Cuccaro's  website: https://kevincuccaro.com