Eat for Life

Trauma is insidious—it reaches into the core of our beings and it covertly impacts our everyday lives.

In today’s episode, Jean Masukevich is joining me to discuss trauma and how it deceives us into making agreements, why we make them in the first place, and how agreements covertly impact us. 

I share examples of my own agreements and how from a very early age, I was deceived into making them. I also share how the trauma I endured left me open to being attacked in the same way throughout my life.

PLEASE NOTE: This episode is not for young ears and may trigger those that have been sexually abused.

Jean holds an advanced certificate in grief and trauma from the Allender Center of the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and is a Spiritual Director with a certificate through Sustainable Faith. Jean serves both children and adults and is available for in-person and remote coaching.

Listen to the full episode to hear:

• What are trauma-based agreements and why we make them
• How deception and accusation lead to making agreements
• Why trauma deceives us into making agreements and how they fit into the story of our core wounds

More and more, we are seeing headlines exposing the narcissistic and criminal behavior of several high profile predators. We’ve seen a top recording artist finally be indicted after years of abusing young girls and women. We’ve seen convictions for a well-known movie mogul and long-standing comedian and actor, as well as a US Gymnastics National Team doctor—just to name a few.

Unfortunately, so many people—beyond the scope of these high profile cases—have been harmed by those with narcissistic, abusive, and criminal behavior.

Today on the show, I’m discussing the biochemistry of narcissism, sociopathy, and psychopathy with Dr. Albert Mensah, MD, BCIP. I’ve had Dr. Mensah on the show before, both in Episode 3 where we discussed how biochemistry and genes impact your brain, and in Episode 4 with a discussion about COVID-19 depression, anxiety, and immunity.

If you’ve been harmed by narcissism and gaslighting, I hope this conversation with Dr. Mensah brings hope, healing, and an understanding of why you were harmed.

Dr. Mensah is a world-renowned leader and teacher in micro molecular medicine. He is the co-founder of Mensah Medical in Warrenville, Illinois, a clinic that specializes in the treatment of biochemical imbalances and the cognitive and physical disorders caused by those imbalances. Since 2005 Dr. Mensah has treated over 30,000 patients using all-natural, non-pharmaceutical targeted nutrient therapy.

His practice focuses on the management and treatment of cognitive disorders such as autism, behavior and learning disorders, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety syndromes, childhood and adult schizophrenia or Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease, as well as family medicine.

Dr. Mensah regularly presents at international conferences, trains physicians in advanced nutrient therapy techniques, and is board certified in integrative pediatrics by the American Association of Integrative Medicine.

Listen to the full episode to hear:

• The biochemistry of narcissism, sociopathy, psychopathy
• The role of epigenetics and trauma in criminal behavior
• How copper toxicity and deficiency, undermethylation, and Pyrrole disorder impact behavior
• The role parents can play in the creation of a strong family foundation
• How an underdeveloped amygdala cortex impacts the ability to have empathy and emotional connectivity with others

This is a replay of Episode 2, about my client Amanda.

One month in, my client Amanda told me: “I had no idea my anxiety, racing thoughts, and fatigue were due to being severely undermethylated and overloaded with copper!”

When Amanda first came to me for nutritional therapy counseling, she was frustrated with doctors that told her nothing was wrong, she was a healthy young woman, and that basically, she was just overreacting.

“I know I’m not making this up,” she told me. “I can feel in my body that something is off, I just don’t know what it is or how to pinpoint it.”

Although lab work from her doctor showed no abnormalities, I knew that going deeper and supporting her in a way she had not experienced before was the key to figuring it all out.

After 6 months of working together, Amanda told me “My brain feels better, which allows my body to feel better. I no longer struggle with energy issues and my daily anxiety is gone. This is so liberating.”

If Amanda’s story resonates with you, you’re not alone. I hear this every week in my clinic and it’s a sad aspect of our global healthcare system. The good news is that healing is always possible, we just need to know where to look.

Do you know you have a powerful story? And that engaging your story brings healing by connecting neural networks in the brain?

We are being invited to co-author an epic story, a love story, a very good story. Our story matters and God is not done with it.

Now, more than ever is the time to engage your story and how it fits into a much larger narrative.

In today's episode, Jean Masukevich I talk about story and how our story fits into a larger narrative. We talk about how we can go about exploring this story and how we can use this exploration as an entry point to healing.

Jean holds an advanced certificate in grief and trauma from the Allender Center of the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and is a Spiritual Director with a certificate through Sustainable Faith. Jean serves both children and adults and is available for in-person and remote coaching.

Listen to the full episode to hear:

• What it means to have a story
• How engaging your story sets you on a path to healing
• And how our family of origin affects how we perceive the world

As we continue to move through coronavirus and civil unrest, our collective trauma is at an all-time high. The potential for fear and overwhelm to take over our lives is very real and heartbreaking.

Now is the perfect time to engage our stories and the ways they impact our heart, spirit, and genes – exploring them as a powerful pathway to healing.

Today, in part 1 of a 2-part series, we talk about trauma, the Enneagram’s 3 Centers of Intelligence, and how our triggers are an invitation to deeper healing, especially during these difficult times.

Jean is a trauma-sensitive yoga teacher and integrative coach. Her mission is to guide others to greater mind, body, spirit integration and connection to their authentic self. She cultivates communities of care where individuals and groups heal and share their hearts and stories through movement, creativity, meditation, integrative prayer, and the sacred art of listening.

Jean holds an advanced certificate in grief and trauma from the Allender Center of the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and is a Spiritual Director with a certificate through Sustainable Faith. Jean serves both children and adults and is available for in-person and remote coaching.

Listen to the full episode to hear:

• What the connection is between our story, our trauma, and how evil uses trauma to destroy our hearts
• How trauma is unprocessed pain that gives us a feeling of powerlessness so that we don't have a sense of free agency
• The Enneagram’s 3 Centers of Intelligence and how they can help us during these difficult times
• How these times are an opportunity to learn to be more present and tune ourselves to hearing the voice of God

In honor of mental health awareness month, and in these challenging times, I feel it's important to provide you with accurate information on how to support your mental and physical health.

Supermolecules, as well as dietary and lifestyle modifications that support both brain and immune function, can be powerful allies against the Coronavirus outbreak.

In episode 2, I discussed how nutrient deficiencies and overloads impact the brain and body.

In episode 3, I talked with Dr. Albert Mensah about how biochemistry and genes impact your brain.

Today I am having Dr. Mensah back on the show to discuss supermolecules that support both brain and immune function, what’s missing in the treatment of COVID-19, and insights to help you overcome depression and anxiety during this difficult time.

Dr. Mensah is a world-renowned leader and teacher in micromolecular medicine. He is the co-founder of Mensah Medical in Warrenville, Illinois, a clinic that specializes in the treatment of biochemical imbalances and the cognitive and physical disorders caused by those imbalances. Since 2005 Dr. Mensah has treated over 30,000 patients using all-natural, non-pharmaceutical targeted nutrient therapy.

His practice focuses on the management and treatment of cognitive disorders such as autism, behavior and learning disorders, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety syndromes, childhood and adult schizophrenia or Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease, as well as family medicine.

Dr. Mensah regularly presents at international conferences, trains physicians in advanced nutrient therapy techniques, and is board certified in integrative pediatrics by the American Association of Integrative Medicine.

Listen to the full episode to hear:

• How brain and immune health are inextricably linked
• The role supermolecules play in supporting both brain and immune function
• How diet and lifestyle modifications are powerful allies against COVID-19
• What we can do to take care of ourselves mentally and emotionally during the pandemic isolation

 Click here for resources.

Our stories are extremely powerful and contain genetic, epigenetic, and transgenerational narratives.

Educating yourself with the facts surrounding accurate testing and treatment provides a powerful pathway to healing the brain and body.

In my last episode, I discussed how nutrient deficiencies and overloads impact the brain and body.

In today's episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Albert Mensah about genetics, epigenetics, the controversial MTHFR test, as well as misconceptions and dangers about the different forms of folic acid and their impact on the in utero environment.

Dr. Mensah is a world-renowned leader and teacher in methylation disorders. He is the co-founder of Mensah Medical in Warrenville, Illinois, a clinic that specializes in the treatment of biochemical imbalances and the cognitive and physical disorders caused by those imbalances. Since 2005 Dr. Mensah has treated over 30,000 patients using all-natural, non-pharmaceutical targeted nutrient therapy.

His practice focuses on the management and treatment of cognitive disorders such as autism, behavior and learning disorders, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety syndromes, childhood and adult schizophrenia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, as well as family medicine.

Dr. Mensah regularly presents at international conferences, trains physicians in advanced nutrient therapy techniques, and is board certified in integrative pediatrics by the American Association of Integrative Medicine.

Listen to the full episode to hear:

• The difference between genetics, epigenetics, and transgenerational epigenetic inheritance
• The dangers of folic acid beyond the first trimester of pregnancy and its impact on the in utero environment (including the rise in autism, depression, ADHD, OCD, and anxiety disorders)
• MTHFR genetic testing flaws and the truth about how methylfolate actually works in the body
• The importance of designing a diet based on your unique biochemistry

 Click here for research links and resources.

One month in, my client Amanda told me: “I had no idea my anxiety, racing thoughts, and fatigue were due to being severely undermethylated and overloaded with copper!”

Her lab tests had just confirmed the underlying causes of her suffering.

When Amanda first came to me for nutritional therapy counseling, she was frustrated with doctors that told her nothing was wrong, she was a healthy young woman, and that basically, she was just overreacting.

“I know I’m not making this up,” she told me. “I can feel in my body that something is off, I just don’t know what it is or how to pinpoint it.”

Although lab work from her doctor showed no abnormalities, I knew that going deeper and supporting her in a way she had not experienced before was the key to figuring it all out.

After 6 months of working together, Amanda told me “My brain feels better, which allows my body to feel better. I no longer struggle with energy issues and my daily anxiety is gone. This is so liberating.”

If Amanda’s story resonates with you, you’re not alone. I hear this every week in my clinic and it’s a sad aspect of our global healthcare system. The good news is that healing is always possible, we just need to know where to look.

In our first episode, I shared what nutrients are and how they impact both the body and the brain.

In today’s episode, I’m going to give you a crash course into some of the underlying causes of depression and anxiety, autism, eating disorders, OCD, and ADHD – and how these root causes have a significant impact on the way you think, act, and feel.

We’re going to dive into what nutrient deficiencies and overloads are, and how they impact the brain and body. By the end of this episode, you’ll have an entirely new understanding of how nutrient deficiencies and overloads may be affecting you.

Listen to the full episode to hear:

• What nutrient deficiencies and overloads are and how they impact the brain and body
• Underlying causes of depression and anxiety, autism, eating disorders, OCD, and ADHD
• What 5 root causes I work with in my clinic:
• Undermethylation
• Overrmethylation
• Copper toxicity
• Zinc deficiency
• Pyrrole disorder

Click here for resources.

Nine months ago, Michelle was at an all-time low. She was scared, isolated, and felt hopeless about her future.

Michelle told me: “I feel so defeated.”

Her level of uncertainty and fatigue was higher than they’d ever been. She said that her mind was always racing and she couldn’t sleep at night. She’d left her job because her anxiety and stress were just too much to handle.

On top of that, she was dealing with lower back pain and terrible PMS which kept her from exercising and doing the things she used to love.

She didn’t think healing was possible.

I assured Michelle that, not only is healing possible, but that it was also possible for her to get back to work, back to exercise, and back to her life.

Today, 9 months later, Michelle is working a job she loves, exercises regularly, and has even started dating again. She also lost 40lbs and was able to ditch her antidepressant.

Michelle was able to do this through the power of nutrients.

In today’s episode, I’m going to give you a crash course in the power of nutrients and how they impact your body’s ability to heal from conditions like depression, anxiety, autism, eating disorders, hormone imbalances, OCD, and ADHD.

I’m going to dive into what nutrients are, how they treat chronic conditions differently than medication, and how the gut impacts the brain.

Through this episode, you’ll gain a greater understanding of how the nutrients you put in your body can have a huge impact on the way you think, feel, and act, and the chronic conditions you deal with on a daily basis.

Listen to the full episode to hear:

• What nutrients are and how they provide nourishment essential for the growth and maintenance of life
• How the choices you make impact your gut and how the gut impacts the brain
• What happens when your gut bacteria go bad
• How when deficiencies develop, so too do many disorders that impact the brain and body
• How Nutrients treat chronic conditions differently than medication because of their ability to heal your body at the level of DNA