For today’s EnVibe Life Conversations, Amy and Cheryl discuss their personal growth, the struggles that they have experienced, and the valuable lessons that they have learned over the past two seasons.

In this week’s episode of  EnVibe Life Conversations, Amy and Cheryl are joined once again by Internal Medicine Physician, Dr. Denise Brown. Dr. Brown shares her vast experience in the areas of hospice and palliative care. They also discuss how advanced planning for end-of-life experiences and decisions can give patients and families greater peace of mind when the time comes.

In this episode:

01:32 –Dr. Brown shares her personal experiences and how they fueled her passion to specialize in end of life care.

06:38 – What is hospice?

09:18 - What is palliative care?

11:01 – What is the difference between palliative care and hospice?

12:22 – Dr. Brown addresses common misconceptions surrounding hospice care.

14:26 – Death is a process.

20:24 – Dr. Brown talks about the process of hospice care and what patients and families can expect.

25:57 – DNRs (Do Not Resuscitate Orders), DNIs (Do Not Intubate Orders), and other advanced directives.

31:00 – The value of end-of-life planning.

 

Dr. Denise Brown’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-brown-md-b8460a8/

EnVibe Life’s October 2021 podcast with Dr. Denise Brown: “Ask Dr. Denise” with Denise Brown, M.D.: The Doctor-Patient Relationship

Looking good and feeling good are often connected. Our outward appearance affects not only our physical confidence but our mental and emotional health as well. For this episode of EnVibe Life Conversations, Amy and Cheryl are joined by Lord Gavin McLeod-Valentine. Lord Gavin is a celebrity aesthetician and the in-house brand representative for Augustinus Bader.

In this episode:

01:45 – Lord Gavin’s background and motivations.

08:57 – How people’s outward appearance is directly connected to their mental health.

11:27 – Lord Gavin discusses the importance of proper skincare.

19:46–Augustinus Bader, his products, and why they stand out among other skincare lines.

20:47 – Trigger Factor Complex (TFC) and how it revolutionized skincare products.

30:25 – Lord Gavin discusses why everyone should treat their skin as if they are celebrities in their own lives.

 

To learn more about Augustinus Bader products, visit www.augustinusbader.com.

For more of Lord Gavin’s tips, follow him on Instagram at @lordgmv.

For this episode of EnVibe Life Conversations, get to know Amy and Chery a little better…What are their backgrounds? What prompted them to start EnVibe Life? Amy and Cheryl discuss their purposes, their passions, and the things that are important in their lives.

In this episode:

02:40 – Amy discusses her life, family, and background.

08:38 – What isAmypassionate about? How does she want people to remember her?

15:59 – What was the spark for Amy to start EnVibeLife?

20:00 –Cheryl shares her background and her family.

24:29 – Cheryl talks about her history as a competitive gymnast when she was younger and her career as an actress.

32:37 –Cheryl shares what she views as her purpose in life.

34:31 – Where does Cheryl see herself ten years from now?

37:12 –What are the top two things on Cheryl’s bucket list?

40:51 – Cheryl discusses what brought her to EnVibe Life.

For this episode of the EnVibe Life Conversations podcast, Amy Parker and Cheryl Dunn are joined by holistic doctor, Dr. Tenesha Wards. Dr. Wards is the founder and medical director of Infinity Wellness Center. They discuss what functional medicine is and how it works with traditional medicine. Dr. Tenesha shares her battle with Lyme disease and how it inspired her to help others in similar situations. In this episode:

01:37 – Dr. Wards’ background.

04:08 – What is Lyme disease and what are its symptoms?

07:52 – Is there a test to see if someone is suffering from Lyme disease?

10:27 – Dr. Tenesha discusses the importance of cleanses and their benefits.

12:28 – What is functional medicine? How does it differ from traditional western medicine?

16:49 – What would an appointment with Dr. Tenesha entail?

22:40 – Three easy ways to support total body health.

24:48 – Dr. Tenesha discusses gut health and how it affects the body.

28:25 – Chronic fatigue syndrome.

 

To learn more about Dr. Wards and her practice, visit her website at www.austinholisticdr.com.

Today, Amy and Cheryl are joined by Karen Cooper, a psychic medium, intuitive healer, and Reiki Master. They discuss the healing benefits of psychic mediumship, the intuitive gifts we all have, and opening up to your divine purpose.

In This Podcast:

02:35 – Karen’s background and how she learned to accept her gifts and their healing benefits for others. 09:25 – Who might benefit from a session with a psychic medium? 11:21 – Cheryl’s personal experience. 08:01 – What services does Karen offer in a session? 24:03 – How Reiki healing enhances sessions. 26:18 – Karen’s insights for those wanting to open up to their own intuitions. 31:41 – Psychic healing sessions in a virtual world. 33:05 – What does Karen do to bring balance to her daily life?

To learn more about Karen or schedule a session with her, visit www.karencooperhealing.com.

For today’s episode of EnVibe Life Conversations, Amy Parker and Cheryl Dunn discuss relationships, especially those deep relationships they consider “soul relationships”.

In this episode:

02:15 – What is a soul relationship?.

05:05 – Soul families.

08:14 – The importance of your relationship with yourself. Distinguishing the voice of your soul from the voice of your ego.

10:20 – Cheryl discusses Dare to Lead by Brene Brown.

11:55 – Triggers and why you should be grateful for them.

15:49 – Marriage and “spiritual contracts”.

18:00 – The importance of rites and rituals.

21:34 – The importance of our relationships with other people.

26:35 – Soul to soul conversations.

For today’s EnVibe Life Conversations podcast, Amy Parker and Cheryl Dunn are joined by Jason Belvill. He is a strength and conditioning specialist and the founder and CEO of BodySpec, a body composition testing service. They discuss what a DEXA scan is and why the information it provides can help to support people’s overall health and wellness.

In this episode:

01:43 – Who is Jason and what’s his background?

04:07 – What do people learn when doing a high-level body scan, such as a DEXA scan?

08:28 – Jason talks about BodySpec and the accessibility of their mobile facilities.

10:01 – How often should we do a body scan?

15:47 – What can people expect during a body composition test?

18:34 – Jason discusses radiation exposure and how BodySpec works to maximize safety.

 

To learn more about Jason and BodySpec, visit www.bodyspec.com.

 

 

For today’s EnVibe Life Conversations, Amy Parker and Cheryl Dunn explore the topic of fear. Why do we experience fear and what is its purpose? They also share their struggles handling fear and some of the ways to overcome those vulnerabilities.

In this episode:

01:29 – Amy and Cheryl discuss fear and why it shows up. The importance of  having people in your life that only wants the best for you.

03:45 – What is the purpose of fear?

05:00 – Survival instincts given to us by fear. Fear as showing us places for growth.

08:08 – The importance of having love and gratitude instead of fear–and even for our fears.

11:27 – Cheryl and Amy share their own experiences with fear and how they discern their actions and path in the face of fear.

17:24 – How does fear trigger peoples’ vulnerability?

18:15 – Brene Brown’s work on vulnerability.

19:55 – How fear manifests in our bodies.

22:27 – Ways to handle or overcome fear.

23:41 – Journaling to explore fear and vulnerability. Different journaling methods to help.

For today’s EnVibe Life Conversations podcast, Amy Parker and Cheryl Dunn are joined by Eloisa Mena. She is the owner of Raw by Elo and a registered dietitian. They discuss gut health and why it is important to consider. They also discuss different foods that are good for the gut as well as what to avoid.

In this episode:

01:53 –Gut health and why it is important. The microbiome.

03:06 –What is leaky gut?

04:26 -- Eloisa discusses the symptoms of leaky gut and how they vary from person to person.

05:38 – How is gut related to our overall health? Why is the gut so important?

08:14 – The importance of being intuitive with and aware of our symptoms.

08:55 – Is the breakdown of gut health inevitable?

10:07 – Eloisa discusses the importance of fiber.

11:45 – The increasing prevalence of a focus on gut health.

12:26 – Sources of fiber.

13:37 – Beneficial wholegrain foods and minimally processes foods.

16:21 – The importance of having variety in the diet.

17:32 – Oligosaccharides.

19:42 – Signs that you should seek professional help for gut health.

22:53 – What are probiotics? Should we supplement with them?

26:53 – The importance of exercise and its effects in gut health.

27:59 – Substances to avoid for better gut health.

 

To learn more about Eloisa, visit her website  Raw By Elo and check out her prior appearance on the EnVibe Conversations podcast, The Benefits of An Anti-Inflammatory Diet with Eloisa Mena

Follow Eloisa on Instagram, @eloisamena.