Brianna Approved

By Dr. Brianna DiorioEducation Self-Improvement

Brianna Approved episodes

February 24, 2022 Episode 32- Isaiah Frizzelle, 'Bird Brain Podcast' Host: Being a Helper Vs a Fixer, Getting Over Your Savior Complex and Self Worth
In episode 32 of the Podcast I sit down with Isaiah Frizzelle, 'Bird Brain Podcast, which takes a fresh take on mental health, self awareness, self love, and self reflection. If you love self improvement, mental health and working on boundaries and self love, then this episode is for you!
We discuss why we love to try and fix people, why you need to be careful about who you choose to share good news with, how to get more "emotional broccoli" into your daily routine, releasing coping mechanism that no longer serve us and slowing down your thought process so you can be aware of your triggers.
Isaiah also breaks down why we continue to entertain "clowns" in the circus of our lives, knowing what you deserve versus what you receive, getting over your savior complex and so much more!
Watch the full Youtube Video Interview here!
Follow all things Isaiah at the below links:
Website: https://www.isaiahfrizzelle.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/isaiahfrizzelle/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bird-brain-podcast/id1420381537
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55 min
February 21, 2022 Episode 31- Part 2: Labs to Run For Inflammation
In part 2 of Episode 31 I am breaking down the actual labs, reference ranges and makers to ask your doctor for when addressing the topic of inflammation. A very straight forward episode, be sure to break out your notepad!
Understanding inflammatory lab markers is critical for identifying not only underlying health issues, but also for making individual, root cause and appropriate lifestyle, dietary and herbal/supplement changes to support optimal health!
Knowledge Bites: Labs to Run for Inflammation
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23 min
February 16, 2022 Episode 31- Part 1: Why We Need Inflammation
In part 1 of episode 31 of the podcast we will discuss labs you should be asking your doctor to run if you are concerned with inflammation. Part 2 of this episode (to be released later this week) will discuss which labs you should be running when looking at assessing inflammation makers. I will briefly discuss what inflammation is, why inflammation isn’t all bad (you’d be dead without it) and blood markers you should be aware of. In the Nerd Alert segment of the episode I will discuss the differences between the acute phase and the resolution phase of inflammation and why chronic low grade inflammation can become problematic overtime.
Nerd Alert- Inflammation Basics
Knowledge Bites- Acute vs Resolution Phase of Inflammation

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20 min
January 25, 2022 Episode 30- Jason Phillips, CEO Nutritional Coaching Institute
In episode 30 of the podcast I sit down with Jason Phillips, CEO of the Nutritional Coaching Institute, the coach of coaches and former cover model and professional athlete to a sought-after fitness and nutrition coaches. We discuss the evolution of coaching in todays virtual space, scaling your business, adding value to your clients and learning to finally stop devaluing your services and prices! We also discuss his #neverskipdessert challenge, working on shifting your mindset and how to start adding impact to all areas of your personal and professional life!
To learn more about working with Jason and to follow all of his content be sure to check out his IG page and his website, as well as his Youtube Channel.
Be sure to watch the video version on my Youtube Channel!
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47 min
January 16, 2022 Episode 29- 3 FREE Tips for New Year Health Goals & Health Benefits of CoQ10
Episode 29 of the podcast is a perfect and timely episode for the New Year resolution gang or really anyone looking to take advantage of the new year, new me mindset (if done correctly).
I start the episode by discussing the benefits of focusing on behaviors and habits, as opposed to just results and goals and help you take a deeper look at HOW the goals you are setting can be impacting other areas of your life.
In the Knowledge Bites segment of the show I dive into 3 FREE things you can start doing right now to improve your health, how to improve your spiritual nutrition and emotional hygiene and why you should do an energy detox/audit!
The Nerd Alert segment of the show gets into the benefits of CoQ10!

Knowledge Bites: 3 Free Health Tips
Nerd Alert: Benefits of CoQ10

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33 min
January 03, 2022 Episode 28- Dana Monsees MS & Body Image Coach: Neutral Nutrition, Food Freedom and Identifying Red Flags with a Health Practitioner
In episode 28 of the podcast I sit down with Dana Monsees, a Dietitian-Nutritionist (MS, CNS, LDN) and Body Image Coach who specializes in helping women with gut issues and burnout from a HAES, non-diet approach. Her philosophy combines neutral nutrition, weight-inclusive care, and her training in integrative and functional nutrition to help women heal their relationship with food and their bodies as a root cause of chronic health conditions.
In this episode we discuss:
-Neutral nutrition
-Explaining what food freedom means
-Underlying issues that can contribute to food issues and disordered eating (hint, it is rarely about food)
-Red flags people should look for when working with a coach/nutritionist/dietitian

Watch the Youtube video version here!

To learn more about Dana follow her on Instagram and be sure to listen to her podcast, Whole-Hearted Eating Podcast. Links below!
https://www.realfoodwithdana.com/
Follow her on Instagram
Listen to her podcast here!

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55 min
December 22, 2021 Episode 27 - Osha Root & TCM Lung Health
In this episode of the podcast I discuss the lung-gut axis, the role of the lungs in Chinese Medicine, why taking a deep breath is good for your emotions and why it’s important to pay attention to your large intestines when you are “eliminating” things/people/thoughts from your life. In the Botanical Bri section of the show I discuss the benefits of Osha Root and I also give you a homework assignment for the week, which will benefit your emotional and respiratory health!
Fun Fact of the Day: Lung-Gut Axis
Knowledge Bites: Lungs from a TCM Standpoint
Botanical Bri: Osha Root
Nerd Alert: Ferulic Acid
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19 min
December 06, 2021 Episode 26- Christina Rice, Holistic Business Coach, Spiritual Business Mentor & 7 D Energy Healer
In episode 26 of the Podcast Christina and I dive into leveling up your energetic and spiritual life! Christina explains why people find it so difficult to sit with uncomfortable emotions like sadness and anxiety, why certain emotions like jealousy can actually be helpful and why it is is SO important to make and create space in your life with what is truly in alignment for your best self. We also discuss common energetic blocks she sees in relationship, how to balance male and female energy and why things all of a sudden start to fall into place when you understand divine timing. Christina discusses how to know when you are truly out of alignment, discerning between soul versus ego based thoughts, leaning into your "soul self" and choosing from a soul aligned space.

You can watch the video version on my Youtube Channel.

Keep up with Christina and the launch of her new book!
https://christinaricewellness.com/
No Bullshit Business School
UPLEVEL Membership
Instagram: @christinaricewellness
Wellness Realness Podcast
Christina's New Book

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1 hr 1 min
November 28, 2021 Episode 25- Dr. Tina Yang, Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Fertility Expert
In Episode 25 of the podcast I sit down with my former acupuncturist, Dr. Tina Yang and we chat all things Chinese Medicine, fertility, herbs for immune support and the benefits of acupuncture!
Dr. Tina Yang is a 4th generation Chinese Medicine Doctor, a Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine, and a certified Reiki Master. She specializes in infertility, women's health issues, pain management, stress management, weight loss, allergies, and digestive disorders. Her other areas of expertise include treatment of PMS, irregular and painful menstruation, PCOS, and menopausal symptoms.She the co-founder of Coastal Acupuncture & Natural Health Center (CANH) in Irvine, CA and Awakened Health, Inc.
To learn more about Dr. Tina Yang check out the links below!
https://www.awakenedhealthinc.com/
http://www.coastalacupuncturectr.com/

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44 min
November 14, 2021 Episode 24- Neuroscience Behind Heart Break
In episode 24 of the podcast I am breaking down the neuroscience of a broken heart! I discuss why love is truly like a drug (it is called Chemistry for a reason), what happens to the brain when you are falling in love and why you shouldn’t casually hook up when you are nursing a broken heart.
I also discuss why physical and emotional pain are similar (neurologically speaking), specific areas of the brain that are involved in quite literally feeling like you have a broken heart, how to get “sober” from a broken heart, and understanding the 7 stages of grief.
Listen all the way to the end for an added bonus Botanical Bri sections which discusses herbs to support the physical and emotional heart!
To learn more about the 6 Week Health Refresh Program be sure to check out the link!
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22 min

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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.