Happy Bones, Happy Life

"It's okay to be fearful or anxious. The key is to recognize it and address it, which brings us strength."

-Dr. Mark Pochapin

Mark B. Pochapin, MD, FACG, is the Sholtz-Leeds Professor of Gastroenterology, Director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs in the Department of Medicine at NYU School of Medicine / NYU Langone Health. Dr. Pochapin currently hosts a biweekly national radio broadcast called, "Chiefs Rounds'' on SiriusXM Doctor Radio, connecting the listening public with leading medical experts and valuable health information. Dr. Pochapin is the recent past president of the American College of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Craig Bissinger, MD, FACOG, is a board certified obstetrician/gynecologist in private practice in New Jersey.  In addition to delivering over 8000 babies, he has supported and helped his patient achieve optimal health. He is a revered teacher of medical students and residents in OB/GYN, helping them learn to care for their patients with knowledge, empathy and humor.

Links:

Margie’s 2021 Happy Me, Happy Life Blueprint Program 

Dr. Pochapin’s Twitter account - @markpochapin

Dr. Pochapin’s Previous Podcast

Dr. Bissinger’s website

Timestamps:

[02:23] Experiences of the frontlines during the pandemic

[08:53] Showing kindness and appreciation for frontline workers

[15:18] Word of advice on resiliency

[20:16] The strength of communities to come together

[30:11] Best ways to spread positivity

[31:58] Biggest takeaways to bring strength into 2021!

“We educate our bodies on how to move, not necessarily what you’re doing but how you do it.”

-Robin Eisen

Robin G. Eisen has been a physical therapist for over 48 years, is a certified Feldenkrais practitioner, and has studied numerous modalities including EFT Tapping.  After teaching physical therapy at the University of Illinois for 9 years, she started a private practice in 1987 and now serves people virtually from Michigan City, IN.  Her passion is empowering people to discover their unique path to health. In today’s talk we delve into the Feldenkrais method – how this powerful method differs from traditional exercise programs and how it can help our bones, our overall health, and even elevate our happiness.

Links:

Robin’s website with information on classes  

Email Robin at [email protected]

Margie’s 2021 Happy Me, Happy Life Blueprint Program 

Timestamps:

[03:27] What made Robin (and Margie) get into the Feldenkrais Method?

[05:44] What is Feldenkrais?

[15:35] Watch our Feldenkrais demonstration!

[29:32] Chronic Fatigue & Feldenkrais

[31:00] Another Feldenkrais demonstration!

[36:20] How can you integrate this into your life?

“This is a natural process, but suffering is optional.”

-Dr. Anna Cabeca

Dr. Anna Cabeca, also known as the Girlfriend Doctor is a triple board certified, Emory University trained physician and hormone expert was diagnosed with early menopause at age 38. Devastated, she set out on a personal wellness journey to reverse her menopause side effects, which resulted in her delivery of a healthy baby girl at the age of 41.

After experiencing her own health successes, Dr. Cabeca began counseling others, ultimately changing the lives of thousands of women across the globe. In today’s talk Dr. Anna addresses issues such as vaginal dryness, low libido, and other issues that are preventing women from living their best lives and she gives solutions.

*Links:

• Dr. Anna’s FREE Mighty Maca Sample 
• Dr. Anna’s FREE Julva Trial Pack 

Timestamps:

[02:07] Introduction to Dr. Anna

[06:02] What does Dr. Anna find, as an OB/GYN, as large problems?

[09:47] All about Julva and its many uses

[15:59] The struggles that come with menopause

[20:28] Required reading for menopausal and perimenopausal women

[24:35] Join me & Dr. Anna for meditation

*In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you).

If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life.

I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.

“When you have constant exposure in daily life to chronic stress, toxins or artificial foods, they can all start to drive disease and inflammation.“

-Dr. Madiha Saeed

Madiha Saeed, MD, also known as HolisticMom, MD on social media,  is a practicing board certified family physician in the USA, health influencer, international speaker and a best-selling author. Her best-selling book The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease, a best-selling children’s book series, Adam’s Healing Adventures (one of Dr Mark Hyman’s favorite pics), international books and The Holistic Rx for Kids: Parenting Healthy Children to Save Our Future empowering the world towards healthier living.  

Dr Saeed is the director of education for Documenting Hope and KnoWEwell and was named one of the 100 most influential people in health and wellness.  Dr Saeed and her children speak internationally in the most prestigious holistic conferences, summits, radio and newspaper.  She is a regular on the international Emmy winning medical talk show the Dr. Nandi Show.  

Dr Saeed's children host "The Holistic Kids' Show" podcast with interviewing the biggest names in the functional, holistic and integrative medicine world, helping kids empower and educate other kids. They speak internationally igniting the world with their energy and passion to ignite a healing revolution to save our future.  

In today’s podcast interview we delve into chronic inflammation and how it may be a root cause of osteoporosis and other health issues. Dr. Madiha gives us some great tools we can use to improve our bones and overall health. 

*Links: 

• Dr. Madiha’s course 
• Dr. Madiha’s book

Timestamps:

[00:25] Introduction to Dr. Madiha Saeed

[09:19] What impact does chronic inflammation have on the body?

[12:58] How to tell if you have developed inflammation

[22:00] What can be done to treat or reduce inflammation?

[31:27] Oil-pulling and the benefits of keeping a routine

[33:54] Where should you start your journey to a healthier lifestyle?

*In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you).

If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life.

I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.

“I’m educating people on how to heal joint pain naturally, and this is what I love to do.”

-Jane Hogan

Jane Hogan, "The Wellness Engineer," blends science and spirituality to help people release joint pain by naturally letting go of inflammatory foods, thoughts and feelings so they can become the most magnificent version of themselves.

Her personal experience of overcoming crippling rheumatoid arthritis using natural solutions inspired her to leave a nearly 30-year engineering career and become a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. Through Jane Hogan Health, Jane applies her engineering problem-solving skills to help others build a solid foundation of mind-body wellness and design their own unique path back to strength, vitality and freedom. 

Jane is the creator of Wonderful Fine: An Anti-Inflammatory Living Membership Program, helping women activate optimal health by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. She is also the host of Wellness By Design, a weekly live show dedicated to helping people intentionally design a life for wellness. 

Jane has inspired over 150,000 people to take control of their health with natural solutions and has been featured on multiple media outlets.  In today’s talk we are focusing on joint pain. You will be surprised to learn some of the causes of joint pain and what we can do to keep our joints healthy.

Links 

• Jane’s 3 Ways to Calm Inflammation While Eating PDF Janehoganhealth.com/margie 

Timestamps:

[01:41] Introduction to Jane Hogan

[07:00] Why getting older does NOT have to = joint pain

[07:37] What types of inflammation can we quell with diet change?

[12:11] Spirituality and pain

[18:02] Is joint pain often diffuse or localized?

[25:12] A 3-minute life changing practice

[32:12] Empowerment from victimhood 

Since graduating from Bastyr University as a Naturopathic physician, Dr. Christine Schaffner has worked to create a new kind of health journey, co-creating the world renowned Sophia Health Institute with her mentor, Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt. Dr. Christine has cultivated unique skills and very advanced knowledge on uncommon treatment protocols, like frequency and energy medicine and worked with very elite practitioners on treating chronic illnesses and strives to improve access, outcomes, and speed of recovery for patients, wherever they may be on their health journey. Today she is here to talk about the SKIN - the largest organ in our body - and why she started an amazing company to help end the huge level of toxins we are all exposed to by simple, everyday products, like skincare, moisturizers and a very long list of unexpected culprits! 

Links:

• Dr. Christine’s website - www.drchristineschaffner.com
• Sophia Health Institute - https://www.sophiahi.com
• Lumvi Skincare, use code HAPPY  for 10% discount! 
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DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and the Happy Bones, Happy Life program. 

“When the whole self gets demolished, there is a hidden gift because now you can create something magnificent, if you choose. ”

-Dr. Debi Silber

Dr. Debi Silber is the founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute and is a holistic psychologist, a health, mindset and personal development expert, the author of the #1 bestselling book: The Unshakable Woman: 4 Steps to Rebuilding Your Body, Mind and Life After a Life Crisis and her newest book: Trust Again: Overcoming Betrayal and Regaining Health, Confidence and Happiness. Her recent PhD study on how we experience betrayal made 3 groundbreaking discoveries that changes how long it takes to heal. In addition to being on FOX, CBS, The Dr. Oz Show, TEDx (twice) and more, she’s an award winning speaker, coach and author dedicated to helping people move past their betrayals as well as any other blocks preventing them from the health, work, finances, relationships, confidence and happiness they want most. In today’s talk we delve into betrayal and why it can have a negative impact on our health and happiness. Dr. Debi goes over the symptoms of betrayal and gives us steps we can take to move forward and heal.

Links:

Do you have Post Betrayal Syndrome? Take Dr. Debi’s quiz!

The PBT Institute website

Timestamps:

[00:36] Introduction to Dr. Debi

[05:41] What makes betrayal such a fascinating topic?

[08:16] Rebuilding after betrayal

[09:27] The mind-body relationship in betrayal

[12:19] What Dr. Debi found by researching betrayal

[18:09] The idea of “outgrowing” your relationships

[20:54] How does someone know they’re suffering from Post Betrayal Syndrome

[29:56] How to find an expert in betrayal

DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and the Happy Bones, Happy Life program. 

Julia Milsspaugh is a board certified Holistic Nurse who practices Jin Shin Jyutsu with patients and staff in the hospital. She was the Primary Investigator in the 2017 Jin Shin Jyutsu Self-Help research study at Morristown Medical Center.  She is also the Nurse Planner for the Jin Shin Jyutsu Professional Practitioner Course and Assistant Manager for Integrative Medicine at Morristown Medical Center. In this episode Julia teaches us ways we can use Jin Shin Jyutsu to reduce anxiety and improve our bone and overall health.

Links:

• Do Julia’s Jin Shin Jyutsu Practice Session!

• For more information and classes, click here!

Timestamps:

[00:55] Introduction to Julia Millspaugh

[02:53] What is Jin Shin Jyutsu and how does it work?

[06:55] How Jin Shin Jyutsu can help different areas in need

[15:10] The benefits of nurses practicing Jin Shin Jyutsu

[18:53] Finding a practitioner vs. self practice?

[24:39] Where and how can you practice Jin Shin Jyutsu on your own?

[30:01] Practice walk-through for improving bone health

[32:27] How practicing Jin Shin Jyutsu affects different energy levels

DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and the Happy Bones, Happy Life program. 

Maya Shetreat, MD is a neurologist, herbalist, urban farmer, and author of bestselling book The Dirt Cure: Healthy Food, Healthy Gut, Happy Child (Simon and Schuster, 2016), which has been translated into ten languages. She has been featured in the New York Times, The Chicago Tribune,  NPR, Goop, The Dr. Oz Show and more. 

Dr. Maya is the founder of the Terrain Institute, where she teaches Terrain MedicineTM, earth-based programs for transformational healing. She has studied with several teachers of spiritual work and has worked and studied with indigenous communities, elders and healers from around the world. She is a lifelong student of ethnobotany, plant healing, and the sacred. In this episode, Dr. Maya discusses how we can use tools from the earth and the wisdom of indigenous cultures to increase our happiness and improve our health.

*Links: 

• Dr. Maya's Deluxe Earth Medicine Kit
• Dr. Maya's Standard Earth Medicine Kit

Timestamps

[1:01] Introduction to Dr. Maya Shetreat

[5:13] How can terrain medicine help bring joy into your life?

[16:33] The wisdom and science behind Dr. Shetreat’s Earth Medicine Kit

[21:53] What benefits do stones have for sleep rituals?

[24:32] What are the advantages of seeds?

[26:45] The versatility of mugwort and healing power of candles

[33:41] The lotus pod and its sacred energy

[40:23] Why is sacred play important in adulthood?

*In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you).

If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life.

I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.

“It’s never going to be just one beauty cream. I’m really passionate about getting this message out to save time and money and not invest in products that won’t give them the results they’re looking for.”

-Rachel Varga

Rachel Varga BScN, RN, CANS is a Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist since 2011 with over 19,000  procedures performed and an international clinical trainer! Rachel is also a speaker and academically published award-winning author in the field of plastic and aesthetic nursing. Through education on skin care, skin and laser rejuvenation, non-surgical solutions, and healing lifestyle practices, Rachel helps inspire others with her unique toolkit to navigate and strategize aging impossibly well – using the Holistic SCIENCE of BEAUTY. In this episode, Rachel gives us some great tips on things we can do to have radiant, healthy skin.

Links: 

• Use promo code Happybones to get 15% off Rachel Varga’s Holistic SCIENCE of BEAUTY Virtual Skin and Rejuvenation Consultation 
• Download Rachel Varga's FREE Treatment Planning Guide and 5 Steps to Healthier Skin Checklist

Timestamps

[02:23] Introduction to Rachel Varga

[07:30] Dermarolling

[14:32] Current research in skincare

[18:03] Sunscreen importance and vitamin D

[22:32] What skincare is safe to do at-home?

[27:28] Diet and Skincare

[33:01] What does Margie notice among her most successful patients?

[38:12] “Cleaner” injectables

DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and the Happy Bones, Happy Life program.