Becoming Virtuosa

Have you ever explored the health benefits of chocolate? Often considered a treat, dark chocolate in particular offers a range of potential advantages for our well-being. This episode is all about how you can incorporate a little chocolate into your life, supporting gut health, promoting a healthy heart, and even contributing to glowing skin.

But not all chocolate is created equal. That's why I put six different chocolates to the test in this episode. Together, we can compare their tastes, textures, and ingredients, helping you navigate the world of chocolate and identify the healthiest choices.

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Are you ready to become the best version of yourself in 2025? I believe we all have the power within us to make positive changes and grow into who we truly want to be. But sometimes, we need new tools and strategies to help us along the way.

In this episode, I kick off a special nine-part series designed to help you take inventory of your life and intentionally shape your habits, routines, and mindset. I have eight specific tools to share with you over the next few weeks, and I start this week by giving you a rundown of the eight tools that will change your life in the next year.

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Are you constantly running around, especially during the busy holiday season? As women, we often find ourselves juggling multiple roles and responsibilities, leaving little time for rest and recovery. But what if I told you that it's possible to find moments of respite even in the midst of the chaos?

Tune in this week to discover how to take care of yourself while still getting things done. I share practical tips for incorporating active recovery into your daily life, from eating nourishing foods to making time for meditation and self-reflection, and you'll learn how to show up as your best self, whatever life throws your way.

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Have you ever felt out of tune with yourself or others? Like something just isn't quite right, but you can't put your finger on it?

In this episode, I dive deep into the fascinating connections between attunement, addiction, and attachment with licensed clinical social worker Brittney Lollis Tolar. Brittney shares her expertise on how our early experiences shape our ability to form secure attachments and feel attuned to ourselves and others, and explains how insecure attachment can lead to addictive behaviors as we seek to fill the void left by a lack of genuine connection.

Whether you're struggling with addiction, working to heal from trauma, or simply seeking to deepen your connections, this episode offers valuable insights and tools for your journey.

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Have you ever felt like life's challenges are causing you to shrink up like bacon in a hot skillet? How can we build resilience to stop ourselves shrinking during tough times? Joining me for this episode is special guest Michele Hoskins, author of the book Unshrunk Bacon, to explore practical strategies for becoming more resilient, including what she calls "stop to think and think to stop."

Michelle is a talented author, mentor, teacher, cancer survivor, and serial entrepreneur. In our conversation, Michele shares personal stories of resilience from her own battles with cancer and other challenges. We discuss the importance of self-care, building supportive relationships, and maintaining an authentic, transparent approach to inner resilience.

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A few years ago, I transitioned to a whole-food vegan lifestyle with the guidance of a weight loss coach who introduced me to "eating the rainbow." This week, I'm excited to have him back on the show to discuss how this approach can energize your health. Dr. Reed Miloy joins me to explore how two doctors navigate the produce aisle and craft a colorful, health-conscious holiday feast.

If you've been leaning on fruit smoothies and wholegrain bread, thinking they're always the healthiest options, Dr. Miloy's insights will give you a new perspective on eating for optimal wellness. He breaks down the five essential food groups for building health, shares tips on making nutritious food choices, and offers recipes that bring together everything we're discussing. Join us for this lively guide to vibrant, balanced eating!

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Have you ever felt like you're laying down new track in your life or business? Like you've gone through a major transformation and now you're working to build up the infrastructure and systems to support your new reality?

In this episode, I share my own journey of selling my house, building a new office for my medical practice, hiring new doctors, and opening a new outpatient surgery center. It's been a whirlwind of activity with multiple new revenue streams and "engines" coming online all at once. I discuss the challenges of balancing the increased finances coming in with the need to invest in people and systems to reach the next level. I also share the importance of sometimes just sitting down to do the basic, foundational work - or "laying down new track" - so that everything else can flow smoothly.

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Have you ever considered the health benefits of drinking vinegar? I know, it may sound a bit strange at first. However, as you'll hear today, I truly believe that a shot of vinegar should be part of everybody's healthy daily habits.

In this episode, Other Mother Vinegars owner Lisa Bullion shares her fascinating journey into the world of vinegars and shrubs (a vinegar-based drink). She explains how raw, unpasteurized vinegars can support gut health, reduce inflammation, and even help with acid reflux. If you're curious about the power of vinegar, you won't want to miss this episode!

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Have you ever felt like life's challenges are just too much to handle? That you're stuck in a cycle of fear and uncertainty, unable to break free? What if I told you that the key to overcoming these obstacles lies within you, in your very own Queen Energy?

I recently gave a speech for the San Antonio Pink Party 2024 by ThriveWell, which is a breast cancer fundraiser all about how to sit in your Queen Energy through the challenges life throws your way. I'm sharing this speech on the podcast this week, including a powerful three-step strategy to step into your queen energy. So sit back, put on your crown, and step into that queen energy!

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Do you ever feel like it's easier to default to feeling depressed, negative, or disconnected in the wake of all the stress and hard things happening in the world today? I know I do sometimes. But what if we could make a conscious choice to be happy instead, even in the midst of life's challenges?

Join me as I dive into three key things we can do to choose happiness in our daily lives. I share some wisdom I've gleaned from working with patients who demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity, and you'll learn some tips for re-engaging with life in a more meaningful, joyful way.

To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.