Brianna Approved

By Dr. Brianna DiorioEducation Self-Improvement

Brianna Approved episodes

August 22, 2024 Episode 72 - Steven Kahn, Product Development Scientist at Onnit
In episode 72 I sit down with Steven Kahn, Product Development Scientist at Onnit, a supplement company focusing on total human optimization and scientifically proven ingredients. We discuss:
-Supplement Formulation Basics
-Standardized Ingredients Vs Proprietary Blends
-Avoiding Supplement Marketing
-Melatonin Myths

Watch our conversation on YouTube here!

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37 min
August 01, 2024Episode 71- Daryl Nault, Integrative Health Research Expert
On episode 71 of the podcast, I sit down with Daryl Nault, a researcher at Examine.com, the largest database of nutrition and supplement research on the internet.

In this episode, we discuss:
Hierarchy of scientific evidence

Research literacy

How to reduce research biases

Cherry-picking scientific data

Daryl is a dedicated researcher, accomplished data analyst, and passionate research educator specializing in the field of integrative health. Daryl is a Research Assistant Professor at Maryland University of Integrative Health. Daryl has a Masters of Science in clinical nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, as well as a Masters of Science in integrative medical research from the National University of Natural Medicine.
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Befriending Anxiety E-Course
My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here!
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34 min
July 23, 2024 Episode 70- The Science of Vibes & Nervous System Co-Regulation
In episode 70 I break down the actual science of vibes!
I discuss co-regulation of the nervous system, limbic resonance, emotional residue and the heart-brain connection.
I also get into why we rise to the occasion when we are surrounded by the right people (The Pygmalion Effect), how to increase heart coherence, and how to raise those vibes!

You can watch the YouTube video here!

Nerd Alert: Nervous System Co-Regulation
Fun Fact Of The Day While I Sip Cafe: Emotional Residue
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Befriending Anxiety E-Course
My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here!
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35 min
June 17, 2024 Episode 69- Dr. John Douillard, DC, Ayurvedic Health Expert & Founder of LifeSpa
Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP is a globally recognized leader in the fields of natural health, Ayurveda, and sports medicine, and has been teaching Ayurvedic wisdom for 40 years.
He is the creator of LifeSpa.com, where ancient Ayurvedic wisdom meets modern science. LifeSpa.com is one of the leading Ayurvedic health and wellness resources on the web with over 11 million views on YouTube and over 130 thousand newsletter subscribers.
In this episode, we discuss:
-Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine
-Understanding 3 Main Doshas
-The Importance of Eating Seasonally
-Supporting Liver + Lymphatic System
Watch the YouTube conversation here!
Follow Dr. John on his website and IG
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Befriending Anxiety E-Course
My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here!

45 min
June 10, 2024 Episode 68 - Gena Bradshaw, Holistic Health & Energy Coach
In episode 68 I sit down with Gena Bradshaw, a holistic health and energy coach, two-time cancer survivor, and author of A Survivors Story, A Holistic Healing Journey Through Cancer.
In this episode, we discuss:
-Understanding your “energy bucket”
-Chakra System Basics
-Prioritizing Healing Modalities
-Evolving Your Holistic Healing Journey

Watch the YouTube conversation here!

Follow Gena on IG and her website
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Befriending Anxiety E-Course
My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here!
47 min
May 27, 2024 Episode 67 - Berberine, Not Nature’s Ozempic, But an Amazing Plant Compound & GLP-1 Basics
In this episode I discuss all things Berberine and why I love it as a plant compound! I discuss Berberine's MOA, benefits, GLP1 basiscs/ how that relates to Ozempic, cellular, and molecular targets for Berberine (such as AMPK + Sirtuins) how it works on dosage and contraindications.
-Berberine Mechanism of Action
-GLP-1 Overview
-Molecular Targets for Berberine (AMPK + Sirtuins +NFKB)
-Dosage & Contraindications
Watch the YouTube Video here
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Befriending Anxiety E-Course
My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here!
28 min
May 15, 2024 Episode 66 - Isaiah Frizzelle, Behavior Change Specialist: Trickle Down Therapy
In episode 66 I have a return guest and one of my favorite homies for life, Isaiah Frizzelle.

In this episode, we talk about:
-Embracing Being By Yourself
-Communication Vs Comprehension
-Friendship Breakups
-Transparency vs Vulnerability

You can watch the full YouTube video here and watch our first episode together (episode 32) here!

Follow all things Isaiah at the below links:
Website
IG
Podcast
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56 min
May 05, 2024 Episode 65- Trickle Down Therapy with Doreen Korba, Psychologist & Business Coach
In my first segment of Trickle Down Therapy, I sit down with my favorite people (and Brianna Approved homies) to have some meaningful conversations, purposely ponder life, and hopefully have a few laughs and nuggets of wisdom along the way!
I sit down with Doreen Korba, psychologist, business and life coach and we discuss:
4 points
-The self-awareness trap
-Vulnerability vs Intimacy
-Evolving Your Identity
-Nervous System Patterns
Watch on YouTube and follow Doreen on IG!
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Befriending Anxiety E-Course
My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here!
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48 min
April 25, 2024 Episode 64- The Neuroscience Behind Doing Hard Things
In episode 64 we are talking about the neuroscience behind doing hard things. I also discuss why doing hard things is actually good for your brain, why you should embrace becoming an imperfectionist, and 5 tips for tricking your brain into doing things it doesn’t want to do!
Nerd Alert: Neuroscience of Effort + Willpower (and parts of the brain associated with both)
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Befriending Anxiety E-Course
My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here!
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Use my code “bestlife” to get 10% off NO2U Nitric Oxide Lozenge and free shipping at the link below. https://no2u.com/shop/ https://n1o1.com/
24 min
March 25, 2024 Episode 63 - Brendan Vermeire, Metabolic Solutions CEO & Creator of The Mental M.A.P™️
In episode 63 I sit down with Brendan, a Mental and Metabolic Health Scientist & Researcher, Functional Medicine Educator, Writer, and Speaker. Brendan is the owner and founder of the Metabolic Solutions Institute for Functional Health and Fitness Practitioners and the creator of the Functional Mental Health Practitioner Certificate Course & the creator of The Mental M.A.P.TM, a cutting-edge Lab Panel for Mental Health.

In this episode, we talk about
-Evolution of Functional Medicine
-The Mental M.A.P. ™
-Overcomplicating Healing
-Neuroinflammation & Mental Illness

Learn more about Brendan & Follow on IG
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Befriending Anxiety E-Course
My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here!
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Use my code “bestlife” to get 10% off NO2U Nitric Oxide Lozenge and free shipping at the link below. https://no2u.com/shop/ https://n1o1.com/
45 min

About Brianna Approved

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Brianna Approved is a podcast dedicated to helping you think better so you can build a life you're obsessed with. Through the lens of integrative psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science, each episode bridges the gap between research and real life—breaking down how your brain works, why you do what you do, and how to create lasting change through practical tools you can actually apply...delivered with equal parts evidence, directness, and humor.