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After this episode, you'll want to grab your sneakers and start running! Dr. Quirk is a mindful pediatrician and marathon trainer who has brought mindfulness and running to her practice. Her passion is helping busy professionals exercise and lead their lives. Michelle was not always a runner, she started and dropped out several times because she thought she was not good at it, and she did not do it for a long time. After her residency, she was going through a difficult time in her life, so she decided to push herself to channel all of her suffering and stress through her career. She decided to run a local 5K, gradually increased the running distance, and realized that she could clear all her thoughts. Those first ten minutes turn into 30, those 30 into marathons, and now she's been a runner for eight years! She started Mindful Marathon to help others improve their lives by embracing running and exercise. Celebrating our current fitness level, wherever it is, and a strong belief in the idea that all runners start from somewhere, even if that place is mile 0, is her motto!

Highlights 

• Dr. Quirk tells how she discovered running in her 30s and what it was like not to have been a runner and then to have run marathons.
• Michelle tells us how to set your goals to become an amazing runner.
• She explains why it is useful to have a running coach even if you are not a professional runner.
• She speaks about the importance of finding your ‘Why’ and having a mantra that works for you.
• Michelle talks about childhood sedentary lifestyle during the pandemic.
• She gives advice for running beginners. Get a good pair of sneakers and go!

To learn more about Dr. Michelle Quirk, check out her website, or follow her on Instagram.

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Who said that the old therapies are obsolete? They are more current than ever! Dr. Siri Chand Khalsa, MD, is a board-certified physician as well as a Kundalini Yoga instructor, Reiki teacher, and Ayurveda practitioner. She obtained a Master's degree in Biology, and after completing it, she did her residency in Internal Medicine. After suffering from physical dysfunction, she began her journey of learning new ways of healing. Questioning traditional medicine, she came across an Ayurveda book that changed her mindset forever. She became a Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master, and participated in advanced studies in Ayurveda, Nutrition, and Naturopathy; fascinated by holistic principles where yoga, mindfulness, and nutrition really bond together with the modern lifestyle. Eastern and Western medicine may work separately, but they work better when someone like Dr. Siri brings out the best of both worlds.

Highlights 

• Dr. Siri tells how, due to physical dysfunction, she came across an Ayurvedic book that changed her concept of medicine.
• She explains the concept of Ayurveda, an Indian healing science, several thousand years old.
• She speaks about the five elements of Ayurveda and why it is the ultimate precision medicine.
• Dr. Siri tells why she thinks traditional medicine detects, not prevents.
• She talks about plant-based vitality.
• She conveys three important Ayurvedic areas: finding a routine, restful sleeping, and cultivating the bitter taste to balance it.

To learn more about Dr. Siri Chand Khalsa, check out her Instagram or her website.

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Have you ever thought about what it really means to live in the moment? Today's guest is Elizabeth Rook, DO, rheumatologist, life coach, and founder of The Thrive Arena, a platform where she helps people thrive in their careers, relationships, and lives. She has dual board certifications in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Vermont, she earned a master's degree in biomedical ethics and then a master's degree in public health, as well as her doctorate in osteopathic medicine. Liz believes that whole body healing comes from a combination of nutrition, movement, and alternative and traditional medical treatments. She never stops learning and is passionate about helping people with acute or chronic illnesses through emotional awareness. Some of the key things she works on to transform her patients' lifestyles are making small changes every day, celebrating victories, living in the moment, and being grateful.

Highlights 

• Dr. Liz explains how she motivates patients to take a step forward.
• She talks about the importance of making small changes every day.
• She says how helpful it is to stop and celebrate our daily victories to be aware of them.
• She discusses how awareness and mindfulness can reduce daily stress.
• Dr. Liz talks about the challenge of gratitude: finding gratitude in our daily lives.

To learn more about Dr. Liz Rook, check out her Instagram or the The Thrive Arena’s website, and register now for the Losing It Challenge! 

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Learn to change your lifestyle for a healthy heart! Dr. Nicole Harkin, MD is a cardiology specialist and the founder of Whole Heart Cardiology, a virtual practice that focuses on the care of women in the area of heart health prevention. She graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 2009, completed her residency in internal medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, and did her fellowship in cardiology at New York University. With over 11 years of experience in the medical field, she specializes in the evaluation and treatment of acute symptoms, as well as her true passion: collaborating with patients to help them feel better, prevent, and reverse chronic diseases, thus improving their lifestyle. She does a wonderful job helping patients achieve their goals, feel better, and prosper.

Highlights 

• Nicole explains how it is still not recognized that heart disease is responsible for more deaths in women than all cancers combined.
• She says it is enriching to know that genes are important, but they are not destiny. 
• She talks about risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, being overweight, etc.
• She talks about how to lower cholesterol: plant-based diet and exercising at least 150 minutes a week.
• She discusses the difference between LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
• Nicole explains the Dash Diet and the importance of homemade meals to reduce salt consumption.

To learn more about Dr. Nicole Harkin, check out her Instagram or the Whole Heart Cardiology’s website.

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Learn what medicinal uses work effectively with cannabis! Today’s guest is Dr. Sherry Yafai, an Emergency Medicine physician oriented and specialized in cannabis-based medicine. She has worked at Providence St. John’s Medical Center since 2009, and after recreational marijuana laws passed, opened her private cannabis clinic, the ReLeaf Institute, where she sees patients referred by physicians for cannabis education and treatment. She empowers patients by encouraging them to participate in their care, working with physical therapy, cognitive therapy, and traditional medicine. 

Highlights 

• Dr. Yafai tells why cannabis has so many euphemisms in our society.
• She explains what THC and CBD are and the difference between them.
• Sherry explains in which states cannabis is legal for recreational use, where it is for medicinal use, and who can buy it.
• She discusses the importance of the Certificate of Analysis with cannabis to have regulated and not adulterated products.
• She talks about how CBD topicals work for migraines and muscle aches.
• Dr. Yafai goes over the effective uses of CBD and ongoing investigations.

To learn more about Sherry, check out The Releaf Institute’s website or reach her at [email protected].

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Have you ever struggled with working out by yourself because you don’t feel motivated? Today’s guest might have the solution for you! Madison Ciccone is a SoulCycle Master  Instructor and personal development coach on and beyond the bike in Boston. Today, she’ll  share with us her best wellness and lifestyle practices and we’ll be talking about the importance of following your true passion!

Highlights:

• Madison’s journey towards the lifestyle and wellness world started from a very young age. She has always had a champion spirit; she used to be an athlete and a cheerleader in college.
• Even though Madison had this true passion for lifestyle and wellness, she decided to pursue a career in advertising, digital marketing, and entertainment which eventually led to her feeling burned out.
• Once she got to this breaking point, Madison decided to join SoulCycle as an Assistant Studio Manager. Today, she has grown into a Master Instructor at the same company, which is what her true passion is. 
• Madison explains what SoulCycle is, what its core values are, and what its main objective is: helping you reach the best version of yourself.
• Working out can be tough when trying to do it all by yourself, but when there are others that hold you accountable, you are more likely to get through it.
• She talks about the importance of not being ashamed of being a beginner at something: in order to get better and excel, you need to feel a little bit uncomfortable first!
• Madison details some other rituals and practices that she has incorporated into her life, like setting goals, being grateful, and not using your phone before bedtime, to name a few. 
• Some of Madison’s projects for the future involve launching a new podcast and launching a conference course targeting millennials and Gen Zers.

To learn more about Madison, follow her on Instagram or check her website out. 

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It’s never been so easy to exercise! Today’s guest, Karly Pavlinac, is the founder and CEO of WAAM, a platform of workouts conducted by the world’s best fitness trainers. She came up with the idea in 2017 while teaching yoga lessons and started developing it in her last college semester. Karly had to struggle to make it happen, but with passion and determination, she created a community of encouragement around fitness.

Highlights 

• Karly shares how she came up with the idea of WAAM and how she struggled till she made it. 
• The purpose of WAAM; focus on your own progress with high quality trainers.
• She explains how learning new things keeps fitness interesting.
• Incorporating new trainers that were unemployed due to COVID-19.
• How to find motivation to exercise; understanding why you are doing to create a habit that you enjoy. 

To learn more about Karly, follow her on Instagram or visit her WAAM’s  website

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Learn how to acquire true wellness and vitality with natural medicine! Today’s guest, Danielle Ryan Broida, is an Herbalist, Holistic Nutritionist and Instructor of Mycology. She is deeply passionate about functional food ingredients and Ayurveda holistic healing. Finding balance is the key to everything, which is why she approves of mixing traditional healthcare with natural remedies. Acknowledging what you eat and incorporating functional mushrooms into your diet, for example, are some of the tips she’s going to share. Danielle believes that taking care of yourself is thinking about long-term wellness...that's what she preaches and seeks every day!

Highlights 

• Danielle Ryan Broida shares her path to herbalism, and how she found her purpose in educating and inspiring people about natural remedies.
• She explains the elements of Ayurveda and the key to balancing the doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
• Acknowledging what we eat and incorporating more plants into our diet will help our long-term health.
• Vitamin D and the importance of going outside and walking in nature.
• She recommends bringing functional mushrooms into our diet because they are the oldest, safest and natural medicines.
• Danielle thinks we need to support our stress response by getting what we need from our food, before supplementation. 
• Starting with vitalist practices, like hydrotherapy, to awaken our inner vitality.

To learn more about Danielle, follow her on Instagram or visit her website.

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Have you ever avoided asking something to your doctor due to fear or shame? Shieva Ghofrany, today’s guest, believes talking is empowering and the key to stop stigmatizing illness. She is an obstetrician and gynecologist who applies all her experience to empower her patients and Instagram followers. After she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2016, she understood the importance of being optimistic and proactive against diseases. That’s why she helps people to go through that experience without fear and paranoia. Shieva believes that life obstacles have helped her to comprehend and empathise with her patients.

Highlights 

• Shieva shares how she loves connecting and engaging with patients. Explains that talking is empowering and that’s why she talks about everything with her patients, with no taboos. 
• She enumerates the most common things people don’t know; atrophy of the vagina as you age, loss of libido, and that HPV and herpes are common.
• How due to COVID a lot of patients are avoiding doing the screening, affecting their long term health. 
• Shieva tells the importance of having a healthy mindset and a proactive attitude when you are diagnosed, because fear will make you sicker. 
• She doesn’t think things happen for a reason, but you can find reason within each thing that happened. 
• Shieva says the most important screening tests for women are a colonoscopy, mammogram, and Pap smear.
• Shieva thinks it’s important teaching young kids to be resilient and not to live in fear so that future generations can lose fear.

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Did you know that 133 millions of Americans suffer from a chronic illness and still feel lonely? Because of this issue, Nitika Chopra, today’s guest, decided to jump into action and spread the voice about her own inspiring story by becoming a Chronic Illness Advocate. At the age of 10, Nitika was diagnosed with a debilitating case of psoriasis and at 19, she was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis that took over most of her joints. Eventually, and after 15 years of battling depression, Nitika learned that she was so much more than just her condition and now she inspires others to learn the same through a platform dedicated to elevate the lives of those living with chronic illness called Chronicon. 

Highlights:

• Nitika walks us through her personal story and segway into the world of health, wellness and well-being which started with her chronic illness diagnosis at the age of 10
• At the age of 15, Nitika was at her lowest moments of her life: she felt distressed and hopeless until a special event happened
• The importance of understanding that the points of pain that we encounter during our lives are moments that carry the deepest wisdom 
• For Nitika, investing in your self-love is key and sometimes that involves having nourishing habits such as having a warm bath, having your favourite coffee in the morning or even going for a relaxing walk!

To learn more about Nitika, follow the Chronicon’s Instagram 

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Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act.