Becoming Virtuosa

Becoming Virtuosa

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  • 65. New Year's Resolutions: B+ Is Good Enough

    Today's episode is all about what happens when things don't go as planned. We're coming off of the Holidays, and that means New Year's resolutions are on everybody's mind. It's our human instinct to aim for a perfect start to the year, but has anybody ever told you that B+ is good enough?

    To discuss things not going to plan and how to deal with these situations, I'm joined by serial entrepreneur Darren McMaster, creator of SurgerEase. We're discussing everything you need to become entrepreneur inspired, and you'll learn what it takes to try new things, bring ideas to life, and how to keep going when it feels like nothing is going to plan.

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

    25 min
  • 64. Holiday Mocktail Madness with Lisa Bullion

    Are you cutting down on alcohol this Holiday Season? You may be the designated driver, but that doesn't mean you can't have yourself a fun and delicious grown-up drink. I'm welcoming Lisa Bullion back to the podcast to sample four easy, yummy mocktail recipes to make your New Year even happier.

    Lisa Bullion is the founder of Other Mother Vinegar and she believes we need more options for beverages at family gatherings so nobody feels left out. The mocktails we're sharing today are the perfect addition to any Holiday party and there are flavors in here that will appeal to everyone in attendance.

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

    21 min
  • 63. Healthy Holiday Peppermint Bark with Sam Blumenthal, RDN

    If you're looking for a healthy, fun, festive dessert, look no further. I'm welcoming back Sam Blumenthal, RDN, licensed Intuitive Eating Dietician, and amazing chef, to the show and we're making a health-conscious, delicious holiday peppermint bark. This is a super simple recipe to follow, it's no-bake, and your whole family will love it. We're discussing the health benefits of each ingredient, and you'll learn how to adapt this recipe to suit your specific tastes.

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

    28 min
  • 62. Shopping the Rainbow with Dr. Reed Miloy

    If you're in the habit of drinking fruit smoothies and eating wholegrain breads under the impression that they're healthy snacks, my guest's insights this week are exactly what you need to hear. I'm talking to Dr. Reed Miloy, a doctor of internal medicine and a life and wellness coach, and about what it means to shop and eat the rainbow.

    Dr. Reed Miloy is sharing the five types of food we need to focus on for optimizing our health, showing us how to make the best possible food choices, and we're bringing you recipes that encompass all of the health advice we're discussing today.

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

    40 min
  • 61. The Health Benefits of Chocolate

    When was the last time you tried something new on your health journey? This week is all about chocolate and the health benefits of this wonderful food. I'm comparing six different chocolates right here in the kitchen and you're invited!

    Tune in this week to discover the health benefits of chocolate. I'm discussing how dark chocolate gives your gut, heart, skin, and pretty much your whole body what it needs to thrive, sharing how to identify the healthiest chocolates available, and comparing the tastes of six different healthy chocolates.

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

    15 min
  • 60. Addiction, Attachment, and Attunement with Brittney Lollis Tolar

    Last week's episode with Brittney Lollis Tolar was a hit and the conversation kept flowing, so we decided to dive deeper into her work as an addiction specialist, specifically the impact of dopamine and addiction. Plus, we're expanding our discussion to include attachment and attunement, two of my favorite topics.

    Discover how an intolerance of boredom can be at the root cause of addiction. We're discussing how dopamine affects the brain, Brittney is sharing the difference between secure and insecure attachment, and you'll learn why we can't experience secure attachment until we've addressed the attunement piece.

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

    25 min
  • 59. Self-Care: Building a Life You Don't Have to Escape From with Brittney Lollis Tolar

    What does it take to start building a life you don't have to escape from? My guest this week is Brittney Lollis Tolar, a licensed clinical social worker. She's been working in mental health for 12 years now, starting in addiction treatment. She has her own private telehealth practice serving clients throughout Texas, and she has some amazing tools to help her clients creative lives they can be truly present for.

    Tune in this week to discover the secrets to building a life you don't have to escape from. Brittney is sharing why drugs and alcohol aren't the problem, rather they're the solution to a problem much deeper, and she's sharing the work she does with her clients to address the root cause of why their life doesn't look the way they want it to.

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

    24 min
  • 58. Mother Knows Best with Lisa Bullion

    You may have heard terms like "live vinegar with the mother," or raw vinegar, but what do they mean? This week, I'm joined by entrepreneur and vinegar connoisseur Lisa Bullion to discuss them. Lisa's company Other Mother Vinegar makes amazing live vinegars that are not only delicious but have numerous health benefits.

    Tune in this week to discover the health benefits of bacteria-rich vinegar. We're unpacking terms like "the mother" and "live vinegar", exploring how really good vinegar supports your gut health, and Lisa is sharing her tips for introducing natural, live vinegar into your life one ounce at a time.

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

    18 min
  • 57. Finding Balance with Food (Part 2) with Sam Blumenthal, RDN

    Back by popular demand, we have chef and licensed Intuitive Eating Dietician Sam Blumenthal on the show to continue our discussion about how to make peace with food. We left off last time talking about hunger, and we're diving deeper into this topic today because hunger has many forms, and each one is important to understand on your journey to finding balance.

    Tune in this week to make peace with food by understanding hunger. We're discussing how hunger is a part of our body's innate wisdom, and you'll learn how to listen to the cues your body is giving you, meet them without judgment, and start giving your body the balance it needs.

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

    25 min
  • 56. The Collagen Episode with Sam Blumenthal, RDN

    There's one substance that helps your skin, gut, and overall health: collagen. Whether you want to know about collagen supplements, naturally collagen-rich foods, or how collagen serves your gut health, you're in the right place.

    This week, we're live from the kitchen and cooking you up a real treat with Sam Blumenthal RDN, an amazing chef and a licensed intuitive eating dietician. We're discussing how to start expanding your definition of what food means, the history and science behind collagen, as well as the wonderful health benefits of consuming collagen and making it part of your day-to-day life.

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

    36 min

About Becoming Virtuosa

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Hosted by Susan A Crockett, MD, a board-certified Ob/Gyn and top 1% Minimally Invasive (Robotic) Gyn Surgeon, Becoming Virtuosa is designed to encourage, inspire, and empower you.