Bottom Line Advocator

In this edition of the Bottom Line Advocator Podcast, Dr. Clotaire Rapaille, an internationally recognized expert in archetypal marketing, creativity and innovation, joins Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner to analyze how the American culture may never be the same as the result of the pandemic. Dr. Rapaille is founder and CEO of Archetype Discoveries Worldwide and author of numerous books, including The Culture Code and The Global Code.

Topics covered include…

• What exactly is “The Culture Code”? (5:39 – 8:52)

• How our early emotions imprint our cultural codes (8:52 – 10:55)

• Why the French eat their salads at the end of a meal (10:55 – 12:24)

• What makes American culture “adolescent” (12:24 – 14:09)

• How American culture is defined by immigrants and “rights” (14:09 – 15:14)

• The search for happiness is uniquely American (15:14 – 15:55)

• How the pandemic reinforces our adolescent culture (15:55 – 16:58)

• Why Americans love pick-up trucks (16:58 – 18:41)

• The link between violence and the pandemic (18:41 – 19:33)

• How COVID’s restriction on movement is hurting Americans (19:33 – 23:49)

• Why today’s lack of control is different from past crises (23:49 – 28:08)

• The “we have a dream” code that drives Americans (28:08 – 29:32)

• How uncertainty sets the stage for more violence (29:23 – 31:29)

• Why the blame game is a luxury and a sign of neurosis (31:29 – 37:26)

• How a Holocaust survivor found happiness (37:26 – 38:41)

• Are we headed for a Culture Code revolution? (38:41 – 43:31)

• Why the American culture is still alive and dynamic (43:31 – 44:28)

• Regaining control in an out-of-control world (44:28 – 47:54)

• Why we need to be flexible to adapt to today’s world (47:54 – 49:00)

• How to stay sane while our culture adjusts (49:00 – 52:16)

Learn more about Dr. Clotaire Rapaille and his work at

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In this edition of the Bottom Line Advocator Podcast, Anna Lembke, MD, psychiatrist and medical director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University, joins Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner to talk about the surprising ways that people of all ages and backgrounds can become addicted and the most effective methods for them to start reclaiming their lives. Dr. Lembke is author of Drug Dealer, MD: How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It’s So Hard to Stop. Her forthcoming book is Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence.

Topics covered include…

• COVID-19’s surprising effects on people with addiction or at risk (6:02 – 9:40)

• The reasons why alcohol use is on the rise (9:40 – 12:16)

• How lack of structure has put more people at risk for addiction (12:16 – 14:03)

• Why stress can help some people with addiction (14:03 – 16:38)

• The lifetime prevalence of substance use disorders (16:38 – 17:47)

• What exactly is “addiction”? (17:47 – 18:58)

• How addiction begins and progresses (18:58 – 21:02)

• The powerful ways that dopamine reinforces addictions (21:02 – 22:28)

• Why potato chips are potent “drugs” (22:28 – 23:01)

• How the dopamine deficit drives cravings and addiction (23:01 – 25:31)

• What evolution has to do with our brain’s addictive tendencies (25:31 – 28:23)

• Why some people can’t stop using their drug of choice (28:23 – 30:41)

• Addiction’s link to nature, nurture and neighborhood (30:41 – 35:14)

• The normalization of drug use, including cannabis (35:14 – 36:58)

• How to tell if a carb lover is really addicted (36:58 – 38:25) Everyone is vulnerable to compulsive overconsumption (38:25 – 39:52)

• New trend: More older adults are now becoming addicted (39:52 – 41:53)

• Millennial women are catching up to men in rates of addiction (41:53 – 42:27)

• “Drugs” of choice in women versus men (42:27 – 43:26)

• How to help a loved one who may have an addiction problem (43:26 – 44:56)

• Why denial is such a powerful force (44:56 – 45:40)

• What works better than self-tests for spotting addiction (45:40 – 48:00)

• The words to use when talking to a loved one who may be addicted (48:00 – 51:17)

• Al-Anon and other organizations that can help (51:17 – 52:13)

• Why people who wonder if they are addicted should reach out (52:13 – 53:46)

• New apps to help people with potential addiction problems (53:46 – 55:25)

Learn more about Dr. Anna Lembke and her work at https://stanfordhealthcare.org/doctors/l/anna-lembke.html.

You can connect with and stay in touch with Sarah at her website www.bottomlineinc.com! Find Bottom Line on Facebook @WeAreBottomLine and at Bottom Line Inc. on  www.linkedin.com.

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If you want to make long-lasting changes for your future, the trick is to look to your past. In this edition of the Bottom Line Advocator Podcast, celebrity trainer Joel Harper joins Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner to talk about his highly successful method for helping people achieve and maintain their fitness and other healthy lifestyle goals. Plus, he gives some of his best fitness tips! Joel is author of Mind Your Body: 4 Weeks to a Leaner, Healthier Life.

Topics covered include…

• Why you need “high-mileage” questions to achieve your goals (4:54 – 6:34)

• How to leverage your past success for future success (6:34 – 10:16)

• Using the 0-to-10 scale to create accountability (10:16 – 12:30)

• Getting to the bottom of unhealthy snacking (12:30 – 16:11)

• Identifying the deficiencies that drive bad habits (16:11 – 18:14)

• Don’t get trapped by excuses (18:14 – 19:47)

• Making willpower work for you (19:47 – 22:37)

• Shifting our belief patterns and “deserve levels” (22:37 – 25:33)

• Leaving your comfort zone to have a more balanced in life (25:33 – 29:58)

• Rewarding yourself for the little steps you take (29:58 – 34:54)

• What to do when you miss a goal (34:54 – 36:46)

• The right way to reevaluate your goals (36:46 – 37:48)

• 7 components to a successful workout (37:48 – 38:57)

• Stretching secrets for strong, lean muscles (38:57 – 39:48)

• How to work your body and your brain (39:48 – 40:33)

• Joel’s powerful no-equipment exercises (40:33 – 45:57)

• Best everyday stretches to balance your body (45:57 – 49:38)

• Simple energizing move for those afternoon slumps (49:38 – 50:35)

• Joel’s favorite shoulder stretch (50:35 – 53:03)

• 10-question fitness inventory (53:03 – 57:25)

Handouts from Joel Harper

• Categories of Life

• Are you who you want to be?

• Your Personal Deserve Level

• Joel’s Fitness Inventory

Learn more about Joel Harper and his work at JoelHarperFitness.com.

You can connect with and stay in touch with Sarah at her website www.bottomlineinc.com! Find Bottom Line on Facebook @WeAreBottomLine and at Bottom Line Inc. on  www.linkedin.com.

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In this edition of the Bottom Line Advocator Podcast, Michael F. Holick, MD, PhD, joins Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner to discuss the scientific evidence that demonstrates vitamin D’s crucial role in our fight against COVID-19 and the best ways you can achieve healthy levels of this enormously powerful nutrient. A professor of medicine, physiology and biophysics at Boston University Medical Center, Dr. Holick is author of The Vitamin D Solution: A 3-Step Strategy to Cure Our Most Common Health Problems

Topics covered include…

• Groundbreaking early research on vitamin D (4:23 – 6:19)

• The link between kidney disease and weak bones (6:19 – 6:58)

• Mother Nature’s wisdom around the “sunshine vitamin” (6:58 – 7:43)

• The surprising ways vitamin D keeps us healthy (7:43 – 9:39)

• Vitamin D’s healing effects on psoriasis (9:39 – 10:22)

• The link between vitamin D deficiency and pregnancy complications, cancer, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s and more (10:22 – 11:25)

• Why vitamin D helps fight COVID-19 and autoimmune disorders (11:25 – 13:24)

• Remarkable research on vitamin D and COVID-19 (13:24 – 15:43)

• Optimal levels of vitamin D (15:43 – 17:51)

• Vitamin D deficiency in hospitalized COVID-19 patients (17:51 – 20:33)

• High-risk groups for COVID-19 are inherently vitamin D–deficient (20:33 – 22:44)

• A free app that helps you track your vitamin D levels (22:44 – 23:44)

• Why vitamin D doesn’t get more respect and its effect on the COVID-19 vaccine (23:44 – 24:41)

• Too much vitamin D can cause harm to these individuals (24:41 – 26:08)

• Can you get too much vitamin D? (26:08 – 28:10)

• The myth about vitamin D-3 versus vitamin D-2 (28:10 – 29:22)

• Vitamin D use in those with kidney disease (29:22 – 29:59)

• How skin pigment affects vitamin D levels (29:59 – 32:06)

• Why there’s no vitamin D in human breast milk (32:06 – 32:51)

• How quickly can I increase my vitamin D levels? (32:51 – 34:47)

• Stress and vitamin D levels (34:47 – 35:27)

• Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency (35:27 – 36:24)

• The “sweet spot” for supplementation and sun exposure (36:24 – 40:22)

• Tanning beds and UV light (40:22 – 43:27)

• Phytoplankton for vitamin D (43:27 – 44:03)

• The right vitamin D supplement for vegans (44:03 – 45:14)

• Why everyone needs a vitamin D supplement (45:14 – 48:47

Learn more about Michael F. Holick, MD, PhD, and his work at DrHolick.com.

You can connect with and stay in touch with Sarah at her website www.bottomlineinc.com! Find Bottom Line on Facebook @WeAreBottomLine and at Bottom Line Inc. on  www.linkedin.com.

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If you understand what fuels winter weight gain, you can take control and protect your body from the harm that occurs when you tip the scales. In this edition of the Bottom Line Advocator Podcast, Lisa Young, PhD, RDN, CDN, joins Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner to share her secrets for keeping your weight in check during these months of “hibernation.” An internationally recognized nutritionist and portion-control expert, Dr. Young is author of Finally Full, Finally Slim and The Portion Teller Plan.

Topics covered include…

• Little-known reasons why we gain weight in winter (5:49 – 8:46)

• The link between vitamin D and weight gain (8:46 – 11:55)

• How vitamin D affects your risk for COVID-19 (11:55 – 13:03)

• The benefits of early-morning sunshine (13:03 – 14:17)

• Why poor sleep fuels weight gain (14:13 – 15:20)

• The hidden trap of dehydration (15:20 – 16:57)

• Why “delay…don’t deny” is a winning philosophy (16:57 – 19:17)

• To treat yourself, have this…not that (19:17 – 21:45)

• Smart ways to enjoy nuts and dried fruit (21:45 – 24:06)

• Why we should all eat frozen fruit and veggies (24:06 – 25:23)

• Toasted sesame oil, pepper flakes and other yummy (25:23 – 27:01)

• Tricks to avoid pigging out on favorite treats (27:01 – 28:48)

• Simple hand measurements for portion control (28:48 – 31:37)

• The right mentality for eating fruits and veggies (31:37 – 32:58)

• Foods that boost your energy levels (32:58 – 33:49)

• What to watch for when having canned vegetables (33:49 – 34:35)

• Does exercise really help with weight loss? (34:35 – 38:04)

• How to satisfy potato chip cravings (38:04 – 39:50)

• The rewards of mindful eating (39:50 – 42:20)

• A healthy way to eat at your desk (42:20 – 43:07)

• How to tell if you’re still hungry (43:07 – 43:45)

• Choosing the right plates for smart eating habits (43:45 – 46:00)

• How darkness affects mood and eating habits (46:00 – 46:44)

• Tasty and fun snacks for late-night hunger attacks (46:44 – 48:21)

• Healthy ways to enjoy hot chocolate and other treats (48:21 – 49:50)

• Delicious and nutritious breads and other satisfying foods (49:50 – 52:18)

Learn more about Lisa Young, PhD, RDN, CDN, and her work at DrLisaYoung.com.

You can connect with and stay in touch with Sarah at her website www.bottomlineinc.com! Find Bottom Line on Facebook @WeAreBottomLine and at Bottom Line Inc. on  www.linkedin.com.

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If COVID-19 lockdowns have kept you stuck at home for days, weeks or months on end, it’s no surprise that you’re feeling forgetful and foggy-headed. Lack of stimulation, loneliness and increased stress and anxiety have created a perfect storm that is taxing our brains in ways we could never have imagined. But the good news is, you can save your memory and thinking skills from long-term harm due to the pandemic.

In this edition of the Bottom Line Advocator Podcast, Wendy Suzuki, PhD, joins Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner to talk about the unique ways our brains are being challenged in the midst of COVID-19 lockdowns…and what we can do to keep our brain cells humming. Dr. Suzuki is author of Healthy Brain, Happy Life and the forthcoming book Good Anxiety: Understanding the Most Misunderstood Emotion.

Topics covered include…

How your brain responds to the “COVID-19 desert” (5:32 – 8:02)Finding new and creative ways to connect (8:02 – 10:31)Long-term physiological effects of ongoing stress (10:31 – 14:23)How the stress hormone cortisol damages the brain (14:23 – 16:43)The amygdala can go into overdrive with stress (16:43 – 17:50)Your brain’s remarkable ability to change via neuroplasticity (17:50 – 19:36)The amazing powers we have to “train” our brains (19:36 – 20:59)What your first kiss says about your memory (20:59 – 23:04)Why social interactions predict our longevity (23:04 – 25:17)Loneliness = dopamine deprivation + cortisol release (25:17 – 29:36)Advice on strengthening “joy memories” (29:36 – 33:48)The impact of mask-wearing on facial recognition (33:48 – 36:10)A healthy mind-set when human interaction is missing (36:10 – 38:57)Overcoming the lack of stimulation when at home (38:57 – 41:44)How to lose weight during lockdown (41:44 – 43:28)The one thing that “grows” your hippocampus (43:28 – 44:50)Other brain-strengthening activities (44:50 – 45:30)Benefits of IntenSati exercise (45:30 – 48:16)Your brain thrives on new experiences (48:16 – 49:32)A simple meditation that trains your prefrontal cortex (49:32 – 52:56)How to build brain-healthy “tiny habits” (52:56 – 54:33)Dr. Suzuki’s favorite brain-boosting eating habits (54:33 – 56:15)     Finding the “silver lining” in COVID-19 lockdowns (56:15 – 58:29)

Learn more about Wendy Suzuki, PhD, and her work at WendySuzuki.com.

You can connect with and stay in touch with Sarah at her website www.bottomlineinc.com! Find Bottom Line on Facebook @WeAreBottomLine and at Bottom Line Inc. on  www.linkedin.com.

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In this edition of the Bottom Line Advocator Podcast, Greg Nigh, ND, LAc, joins Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner to talk about the ways in which the purported “gold standard” polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test being used to diagnose COVID-19 can give misleading results. The more you understand, the less frightening the media reports can be.

Dr. Nigh is a naturopathic physician, naturopathic oncologist, licensed acupuncturist and founder of Immersion Health in Portland, Oregon. He has researched and written about PCR testing since the early 1990s, when it was used during the HIV/AIDS crisis.

Topics covered include…

• The early science of PCR testing for HIV/AIDS (5:30 – 9:19)

• Red flags around PCR testing for COVID-19 (9:19 – 10:14)

• Misuse of PCR in detecting COVID-19 cases (10:14 – 10:59)

• Why is PCR testing for COVID-19 allowed? (10:59 – 12:09)

• How the PCR test works (12:09 – 14:30)

• What goes wrong with PCR testing for COVID-19? (14:30 – 17:27)

• How a healthy person could test “positive” (17:27 – 18:50)

• Viruses that naturally exist within all of us (18:50 – 21:15)

• What defines sickness with COVID-19? (21:15 – 23:50)

• When COVID-19 hospitalizations are due to other causes (23:50 – 26:00)

• Not all symptoms should be blamed on COVID-19 (26:00 – 28:30)

• Perceived risk vs. actual risk for COVID-19 (28:30 – 30:30)

• Can a person who isn’t sick but has a positive PCR test result spread the coronavirus? (30:30 – 35:33)

• The PCR test’s “amplification effect” (35:33 – 40:44)

• Why you should contact the lab if you get a positive PCR test result (40:44 – 43:09)

• Reliability of rapid antigen tests (43:09 – 48:36)

• Problems with widespread antigen testing (48:36 – 48:55)

• How PCR and antigen tests compare with other tests (48:55 – 49:52)

• COVID-19 vs. the flu (49:52 – 51:23)

• Questions around hospitalization statistics (51:23 – 54:51)

• Is COVID-19 really spiking? (54:51 – 56:25)

• The protective power of vitamin D and other easy interventions (56:25 – 58:19)

• What to do about COVID-19 testing (58:19 – 1:02:55)

Learn more about Greg Nigh, ND, LAc, at ImmersionHealthpdx.com.

You can connect with and stay in touch with Sarah at her website www.bottomlineinc.com! Find Bottom Line on Facebook @WeAreBottomLine and at Bottom Line Inc. on  www.linkedin.com.

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In this edition of the Bottom Line Advocator Podcast, Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, joins Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner to share the three simple steps that he practices and has taught his patients to create an emotionally centered, happy life. Dr. Teitelbaum is a board-certified internist, holistic physician and author of several books, including 3 Steps to Happiness! and Real Cause, Real Cure. He is also the creator of the popular free iPhone and Android app Cures A-Z.

Topics covered include…

• Is happiness a matter of nature or nurture? (5:45 – 7:41)

• The spiritual side of seeking happiness (7:41 – 9:42)

• Following one’s inner voice (9:42 – 10:47)

• How false humility gets in the way (10:47 – 13:14)

• Why you should do what feels good (13:14 – 14:45)

• A realistic definition of happiness (14:45 – 16:00)

• Anger and other worthwhile, authentic feelings (16:00 – 21:48)

• When to let go of feelings (21:48 – 25:30)

• Accepting your “shadow” self (25:30 – 28:02)

• The beauty of “no fault” living (28:02 – 30:47)

• Unconditional love for others and self (30:47 – 33:04)

• Rejecting our negative voices (33:04 – 37:10)

• How to escape obligation and guilt (37:10 – 40:30)

• Advice for parents (40:30 – 43:40)

• When society passes judgment (43:40 – 44:56)

• Removing the burden of expectations (44:56 – 48:30)

• Writing your own life script (48:30 – 51:39)

• Is there a genetic component to happiness? (51:39 – 54:06)

• Choosing your own brand of happiness (54:06 – 55:02)

• The secret to a joyous partnership/marriage (55:02 – 59:44)

Learn more about Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, and his work at Vitality101.com.

You can connect with and stay in touch with Sarah at her website www.bottomlineinc.com! Find Bottom Line on Facebook @WeAreBottomLine and at Bottom Line Inc. on  www.linkedin.com.

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With the promising test results for COVID-19 vaccines, we’re finally seeing some hope for a return to normalcy. But there still are many important questions that the headlines don’t answer about the safety and efficacy of vaccines being created at “warp speed”…and the thorny ethical issues of who should get vaccinated first.

In this edition of the Bottom Line Advocator Podcast, Dr. Max Gomez, nine-time Emmy Award–winning medical journalist with New York’s CBS-TV, joins Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner to break down the crucial details we all need to know when considering the new COVID-19 vaccines.

Topics covered include…

Surprisingly quick progress…but lots of future challenges (4:41 – 8:11What’s different about COVID vaccines (8:11 – 11:40)How the “coronavirus” got its name(11:40 – 12:20)Why COVID can also cause strokes and other nonrespiratory problems (12:20 – 13:04)The coronavirus’ “genius” for infiltrating our cells (13:04 – 14:11)What allows COVID vaccines to be produced so fast? (14:11 – 19:29)Do COVID vaccines protect people at highest risk? (19:29 – 22:20)Unusual dosing with the AstraZeneca/Oxford trial (22:20 – 25:07)The ground-breaking technology used in Pfizer and Moderna vaccines (25:07 – 32:48)  Is immunity long-lasting from COVID vaccines? (32:48 – 34:15)The safety of genetically modified vaccine materials (34:15 –38:05)Adverse effects detected so far (38:05 – 38:34)Will Dr. Max get the vaccine? (38:34 – 39:20)Transparency of research data during FDA review (39:20 – 40:27)Higher-than-expected efficacy results (40:27 – 41:50)Dangers of zinc and vitamin D deficiency with COVID (41:50 – 44:46)Storage considerations with COVID vaccines (44:46 – 49:31)Can people choose the vaccine they get? (49:31 – 51:01)Consumer cost and availability of COVID vaccines (51:01 – 53:59)Is there a clear winner among the three vaccines? (53:59 – 54:57)When to worry about adverse effects from a vaccine (54:57 – 57:45)How encouraged should we be? (57:45 – 1:01:07)Numbers needed to reach herd immunity (1:01:07 – 1:04:44)Who should get the vaccine first? (1:04:44 – 1:07:58)

You can learn about the many things that Dr. Max does at DrMaxGomez.com. And watch his “Max Minutes” at NewYork.CBSLocal.com/tag/max-minute

You can connect with and stay in touch with Sarah at her website www.bottomlineinc.com! Find Bottom Line on Facebook @WeAreBottomLine and at Bottom Line Inc. on  www.linkedin.com.

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In this edition of the Bottom Line Advocator Podcast, Allison Truong, MD, joins Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner to talk about the meaning of many common—and even a few rare—skin conditions. Dr. Truong is a board-certified dermatologist with Cedars-Sinai Medical Group in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, California.

Topics covered include…

• Your skin reflects stress levels and your overall health (5:08 – 8:43)

• What can trigger itching and cold sores (8:43 – 11:50)

• Hair loss due to COVID-19 stress (11:50 – 15:05)

• Temporary vs. permanent hair loss (15:05 – 16:59)

• Hair loss caused by anemia, thyroid problems or surgery (16:59 – 19:29)

• When to worry about hair loss (19:29 – 20:33)

• How meditation and yoga help skin problems (20:33 – 21:49)

• The six- to 12-month window (21:49 – 23:32)

• When weight loss causes hair loss (23:32 – 25:16)

• The real meaning of alopecia (25:16 – 27:17)

• Hormonal hair loss in men and women (27:17 – 28:25)

• Best shampoo for hair loss (28:25 – 30:55)

• Hair types vulnerable to alopecia (30:55 – 32:50)

• Topical regimen for stress-related hair loss (32:50 – 35:04)

• Supplements for hair loss (35:04 – 38:39)

• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for hair loss (38:39 – 40:55)

• How winter weather and/or stress affect acne, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, etc. (40:55 – 43:42)

• When to see a doctor for new skin issues (43:42 – 46:03)

• Diet, light therapy and other approaches (46:03 – 50:31)

• Avoiding “maskne” during COVID-19 (50:31 – 54:32)

• Red spots and allergic reactions to masks (54:32 – 57:19)

Learn more about Allison Truong, MD, at https://bio.cedars-sinai.org/truongak/index.html.

You can connect with and stay in touch with Sarah at her website www.bottomlineinc.com! Find Bottom Line on Facebook @WeAreBottomLine and at Bottom Line Inc. on  www.linkedin.com.

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