Health Coach Conversations

In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Gina Cavalier, an experienced media executive and the Founder of The Liberated Healer. Gina shares her unique approach to healing and supporting individuals dealing with trauma, addiction, and mental health challenges, drawing on her own journey and experiences.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Shifting Out of Negative Energy: Gina explains how to reconnect with yourself and use energy work to create a more positive outlook on life.

• Understanding Trauma Bonding and Healing: Insights into trauma bonds and the importance of self-awareness in overcoming personal wounds.

• Tools for Coping with Suicidal Ideation: Gina shares practical tips and supportive practices to help individuals manage and move beyond suicidal thoughts.

• The Power of Grounding Techniques: Learn about grounding as a fundamental tool for staying connected and centered in challenging times.

• Empowering Clients through Self-Love: Gina emphasizes the role of self-love in creating sustainable healing and personal growth.

“If you’re feeling disconnected, reconnecting with nature and the beauty around you can help heal and bring joy back into your life.”

“Self-love changes everything. When you love yourself, you set boundaries, make healthier choices, and attract positive energy.”

Gina Cavalier is an author, artist, media executive, and Founder of The Liberated Healer. She is at the intersection of wellness and media, building a brand focused on homeopathic healing and offering guidance for those struggling with suicidal thoughts. Gina and her team are currently filming a docu-series exploring suicidal ideation to encourage open conversations and save lives. A media veteran and former entertainment studio executive, Gina has contributed to over 300 film and TV titles, including the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts franchises. She began her speaking career at Warner Bros., organizing events that addressed work-life balance, inclusion, and well-being for hundreds of attendees.

• Gina Cavalier’s Book: Surviving Suicidal Ideation: From Therapy to Spirituality and the Lived Experience – Available on Amazon.

• The Liberated Healer Website: theliberatedhealer.com

• Health Coach Group Website: thehealthcoachgroup.com

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In this enlightening episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora welcomes Dr. Lynn Anderson, a renowned naturopath, yoga therapist, and holistic health expert. Dr. Anderson shares her extensive knowledge on holistic health, karma yoga, and the impact of lifestyle choices on well-being, drawing from over 40 years in the field.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What is Holistic Health? Dr. Anderson explains how true health encompasses the mind, body, and soul and the importance of balance in these areas.

• Understanding Karma Yoga: Discover the principles of karma yoga and how our actions impact our health through cause and effect.

• The Role of Diet in Wellness: Dr. Anderson discusses the concept of the “yoga of healthy nutrition” and shares her preference for the Mediterranean diet as a balanced approach to eating.

• Slowing the Aging Process: Tips on how to maintain a quality of life as we age, focusing on lifestyle practices that promote longevity and vitality.

• How to Start with Yoga: Advice for beginners on getting started with yoga, finding a certified instructor, and tailoring practice to individual needs.

“Holistic health is about bringing together the body, mind, and soul. When one part is off-balance, the other parts are affected.”

“Karma is cause and effect. If you want a vibrant life, you have to create the causes that lead to it.”

Dr. Lynn Anderson is a naturopath, yoga nutrition therapist, fitness professional, karma master, published author, international speaker, and video producer with over 40 years of experience in natural health and fitness. She has been featured in Redbook, Reader’s Digest, Huffington Post, Shape, SELF, and various other national publications, TV networks, and podcasts. Dr. Anderson is the author and producer of the Soul Walking Series (Karma, Prosperity, Vitality) and The Naturopathic Wellness Series (The Yoga of Nutrition and Recipes for Health, Sex, Happiness and Love), along with Dr. Lynn’s Proactive-Aging Workouts (DVDs and TV with international distribution). She also authored Burnout – It Happens to All of Us and conducts weekly online Zoom classes and therapy classes at SMH.

• Dr. Lynn Anderson’s Website: Learn more about her holistic health offerings at drlynn.com.

• Health Coach Group Website: thehealthcoachgroup.com

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Are you or someone you know struggling with helping a loved one who resists treatment? In this insightful episode of Health Coach Conversations, host Cathy sits down with Dr. Brian Licuanan, a board-certified psychologist and author of How to Get Your Resisting Loved One into Treatment: A Step-by-Step Guide for Mental Health and Addiction Crisis. Dr. Licuanan shares strategies, insights, and compassionate advice on supporting loved ones who may be facing addiction or mental health challenges but are reluctant to seek help.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Understanding Resistance to Treatment: Dr. Licuanan discusses the complexities of getting someone into treatment and why loved ones often feel helpless in these situations.

• Setting Boundaries with Compassion: Learn about the role of healthy boundaries and how family members can support loved ones without enabling harmful behaviors.

• The Role of Hope and Neuroplasticity in Recovery: Dr. Licuanan explains the importance of hope and the science behind neuroplasticity, emphasizing that it’s never too late to make a positive change.

• Dr. Licuanan’s 25 Must-Knows for Families: Essential insights for anyone supporting someone with mental health or addiction struggles.

• Differentiating Between a Lapse and a Relapse: Understand the difference and how a strong recovery program can reduce the risk of relapses.

• The AD20 Model and H2O Principles: Discover Dr. Licuanan unique approach to managing addiction and mental health through honesty, humility, and openness to direction.

“True recovery requires honesty, humility, and openness. When we approach recovery with these principles, we can overcome even the toughest challenges.”

“Boundaries are not a punishment; they’re a path to help loved ones find their own strength to seek help.”

Dr. Brian Licuanan is a leading psychologist specializing in addiction and family crisis interventions. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Licuanan has helped countless individuals and families navigate the challenges of mental health and addiction recovery. He’s been featured on The Doctors, Dr. Drew Midday Live, and Good Day LA, sharing his expertise on mental health. In his latest book, How to Get Your Resisting Loved One into Treatment, Dr. Laquanen provides practical steps to help families find hope and a path forward. Visit drbrianlaquanen.com for more resources and information.

• Dr. Licuanan’s Book: How to Get Your Resisting Loved One into Treatment: A Step-by-Step Guide for Mental Health and Addiction Crisis – Available on Amazon and drbrianlicuanan.com.

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If you’re eating right and you’re working out right, but you talk down on yourself and you’re not carving out time for self-care – that’s not true health. True health is more than just physical fitness. It’s about having the right mindset and feeling aligned with yourself. Allison Jackson discusses the importance of being healthy from the inside out and how to do that.

When you feel good on the inside, it shows on the outside too!

In this episode, they talk about:

• Allison’s journey from corporate to becoming a wellness consultant and Chief Well-Being Officer

• What being healthy from the inside out means

• Why lifting weights is great for women and how it keeps us strong and youthful

• The importance of walking the walk as a wellness professional

• The role of mindset, spirituality, and daily routines in overall health

• Tips and advice for health coaches to help their clients achieve true, holistic health

Memorable Quotes:

“True health is when you feel in alignment, and you feel authentic, and you’re bringing your full self out to the public.”

“Meditation is an emotional regulator. It’s a way to help you cope and manage better.”

“Spirituality is really your relationship with yourself and your higher self, whether you call that source, Spirit, God, whatever, that there’s something greater than you.”

BIO:

Allison Jackson is the founder of Allison Jackson Fitness, where she helps high-performing professionals prioritize their health through nutrition, movement and mindfulness. She is a certified nutrition coach, personal trainer, yoga instructor, sound healer, and pro masters figure competitor.

As a fractional Chief Wellbeing Officer, her passion lies in helping others learn how to embrace wellness as a speaker for women's retreats, trade organizations, and corporate groups. She is also the host of the Fit to Lead podcast and author of the book Flab to Fab in 8 Weeks. Connect with her on LinkedIn, follow her on social media @allisonjacksonfitness and learn more at www.allisonjacksonfitness.com.

Mentioned In This Episode:

Free Guide: Five Ways to Improve Your Spiritual Wellness https://www.allisonjacksonfitness.com/5-ways-improve-spiritual-wellness

From Flab to Fab in 8 Weeks: Busy Mom's Guide to a Leaner Body and Healthy Eating: https://amzn.to/4eI2L3z

Allison Jackson Website: http://www.allisonjacksonfitness.com 

Allison Jackson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonjacksonfitness/ 

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Team and workplace culture can deeply impact a person’s health and well-being. And, as a health coach, it’s important to consider these workplace dynamics to provide the best support to your client. Today’s guest, Dr. Richard Safeer, discusses how workplace and team cultures affect our health and the need for health coaches to take into account their clients’ work environments while helping them. 

In this episode, they talk about:

• The impact of workplace culture and subcultures on the health and well-being of employees

• Importance of emotional intelligence in understanding and managing workplace stress

• Lifestyle changes or strategies that health coaches can use to help people in different work-related situations

• Workplace norms and their impact on healthy behaviors in the workplace

• How health coaches can help clients manage workplace norms that are harmful to their well-being

• Impact of environmental cues at work on our lifestyle choices

Memorable Quotes:

• “Most of the health coaches are not getting exposed to this idea about how we address the eight or nine hours a day that our clients or our patients are spending working, either remotely or in the workplace.”
• “We spend most of our waking hours working, so it is in our best interest if we’re really trying to optimize the help we can provide to understand how the workplace and the workplace culture impact our ability to make healthy choices and have a positive mindset day.”
• “Just because everybody’s doing one thing doesn’t mean that you should do that one thing if it’s not good for your health and well-being. But that takes a lot of effort.”
• “Our coworkers can absolutely impact our lifestyle.”
• “Having a repertoire of work-related questions that impact health and well-being is vitally important, because the number of hours most Americans spend working and in the workplace.”

BIO: 

Dr. Safeer is a highly respected leader in the employee health and well-being field. His work is featured by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and he’s been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and Fortune Magazine.

Dr. Safeer currently serves as the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being for Johns Hopkins Medicine where he leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy. He’s also the author of A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce.

Dr. Safeer is board certified in three medical specialties, a fellow in three medical colleges and has been recognized by a former Maryland governor for his contribution to the state public health system.

Dr. Safeer loves being active outdoors and has hiked and camped in Australia, Alaska and the Andes, among other great outdoor areas of the world. Dr. Safeer and his wife are celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary this September. They are fortunate to have three healthy children.

Mentioned In This Episode:

Dr. Richard Safeer Website: https://richardsafeer.com/ 

A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier and More Resilient Workforce book - https://amzn.to/3bG1q1D 

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Cathy sits down with Dr. Dominic Brandy to discuss how diet, exercise, supplements, and other lifestyle changes can help prevent and fight cancer. They discuss how combining conventional cancer treatments like chemotherapy with natural approaches like healthy lifestyle changes can improve a person’s chances of beating cancer. Dr. Dominic also explains how important habits like regular exercise, getting quality sleep, a plant-based diet, and time-restricted eating can make a big difference in fighting cancer and staying healthy.

In this episode, they talk about:

• Combining conventional cancer treatments with natural approaches, like healthy lifestyle changes to beat cancer

• Best diet to prevent and combat cancer

• Role of fasting, freeze-dried fruit and vegetable powders, sleep, and exercise in supporting cancer treatment and overall health

• Benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet for cancer prevention

• Five anti-cancer teas – green tea, dandelion, chamomile, hibiscus, red clover

• Benefits of using a sleep tracking device like the Oura ring, and how can it help optimize sleep

• Impact of alcohol consumption on cancer risk

• Anti-cancer properties of melatonin, and how can it be used to support cancer patients

Memorable Quotes:

“The foods that have the highest antioxidant activity seem to have the highest anti-cancer activity.”

“Eating a whole food, plant-based diet definitely lowers your chances of getting cancer, cardiovascular disease, dementia, diabetes—just about every type of chronic disease.”

“The National Cancer Institute recommends nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day because studies show that people who eat more fruits and vegetables have a much lower incidence of cancer.”

BIO: 

Dr. Brandy has been a practicing medical doctor for 44 years running a plastic surgery/medspa/anti-aging practice until 2017. During his career he has published 75 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journal, written 9 textbook chapters and given over 200 lectures at national and international medical meetings. In late 2017 he was diagnosed with the most aggressive form of an incurable blood cancer called “multiple myeloma”. After his diagnosis and an intense dive into the cancer scientific literature “Natural Insights into Cancer” was born. This is his integrative cancer practice where he coaches cancer patients about what can be done naturally to augment their conventional cancer therapy with an ANTI-CANCERIZING APPROACH that includes a plant-strong diet, lifestyle changes like daily exercise, quality sleep, and stress management techniques; targeted supplements with the help of advanced RGCC lab testing of natural extracts against the patient’s own circulating tumor cells; detox (in and out), and gut microbiome enhancement. Through applying his knowledge he was able to get himself into a complete remission in 6 months with a limited conventional approach combined with the above-mentioned dietary and lifestyle changes and has remained there for 6+ years.

He is the author of a best-selling book “Beat Back Cancer Naturally”. He has provided 24/7 virtual cancer lifestyle and weight loss coaching for hundreds of patients through his website naturalinsightsintocancer.com with tremendous success rates.

Mentioned In This Episode:

Dr. Dominic Brandy’s Website: https://www.naturalinsightsintocancer.com/ 

Dr. Dominic Brandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancerveggiedoc/ 

Beat Back Cancer Naturally book: amazon.com/Beat-Back-Cancer-Naturally-Scientifically/

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Today’s guest, Tamara Pflug, a Swiss fun and confidence coach, truly believes anyone can develop more confidence, regardless of their age or circumstances. She shares simple ways to boost self-confidence, how to handle negative thoughts, and why confidence is a skill that can be developed by everyone. Tamara also talks about the importance of self-worth and the role of affirmations and intuition in building confidence.

In this episode, they talk about:

• Tamara’s background as a teacher and how she became a confidence coach

• Everyone can develop confidence if they choose to 

• Things that confident people have that people without confidence are missing

• The role of intuition in building confidence and how to start trusting your gut

• Tips to build confidence

• The use of affirmations as a tool for confidence building and how to make them more effective

• The importance of serving others as a way to boost self-confidence

Memorable Quotes:

• “The difference between confident and non-confident people is just going down to what we believe about ourselves, but what we cultivate, really, over the years.”
• “Being enough is a decision, not a destination.”
• “It’s okay that not everybody likes you because not everybody has good taste.”

Mentioned In This Episode:

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Today’s guest is Dr. Richard A. DiCenso, a renowned expert in the field of whole-person rehabilitation. Dr. DiCenso talks about how he developed a unique wellness assessment called the Matrix Assessment Profile (MAP), which helps figure out the real reasons behind health issues beyond just treating symptoms.

He explains how the MAP examines a person’s overall health by analyzing urine, saliva, and blood to get a clear picture of what’s going on inside the body to provide better care.

In this episode, they talk about:

• Dr. DiCenso’s career path from health food stores and restaurants to holistic medicine

• The Matrix Assessment Profile (MAP) evaluation process and how is it different from conventional medical assessments

• How health coaches can use the MAP to help their clients

• The information obtained from the MAP evaluation

• Vicious cycle disorder and how it impacts the body and leads to more significant health problems

• Initial treatment approach for a vicious cycle disorder like the GI issue caused by stress

• Dr. DiCenso’s membership program and the ongoing support it provides

Memorable Quotes:

• “It doesn’t matter what the disease is, what the symptoms are, what the diagnosis is, what matters most is who the person is that’s experiencing these symptoms.”
• “When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.”
• “Epigenetics is really about how all of these lifestyle factors impact your genome, where the genes live in the chromosome, inside the cells in the body, and how are they communicated with so that they know what to do when to turn on when to turn off.”
• “The body is more than just the physical; it’s also the biochemistry, the psychological, the emotional, and even the spiritual aspects of our day-to-day experiences.”

BIO: 

Published author, international speaker, and complementary care expert, Dr. Richard A. DiCenso has over 40 years of experience in treating the chronic symptoms of Vicious Cycle Disorders utilizing a series of caveats to interpret the results of his Matrix Assessment Profile (M.A.P.). With his extensive clinical experience, he is a groundbreaking thought leader in the emerging field of “Whole Person Rehabilitation”.

Using his considerable background in human biochemistry and Orthomolecular Nutrition Dr. DiCenso has helped thousands of individuals around the world with undiagnosable symptoms to dramatically improve their health without drugs or surgery.

He continues to offer his expertise to an International Clientele with his Mail order evaluation – The Matrix Assessment Profile, detailed in his new book, Beyond Medicine, exploring a new way of thinking, which has received five stars from Midwest book reviews and Amazon.com.

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Dr. Richard DiCenso Website: mymatrixmap.com

Matrix Feature Presentation | Youtube: https://youtu.be/Wr8LwRrD5XQ

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Today’s guest, Dr. Terry Wahls, talks about how she turned her fight with multiple sclerosis (MS) into a mission to help others. Dr. Wahls was diagnosed with MS 25 years ago. Even after trying the best treatments and diets, there’s no improvement in her condition. So, she did her own research and created the Wahls Protocol, which helped her walk again and reverse her symptoms. She also shares how health coaches and medical professionals can support clients in adopting the Wahls Protocol.

In this episode, they talk about:

• Dr. Wahls’ background and MS diagnosis

• How Dr. Wahls developed the Wahls Protocol after conventional treatments failed to stop the progression of her MS

• Dr. Wahls’ recovery through the Wahls Protocol and regaining the ability to bike and walk

• Challenges people face when adopting the Wahls Protocol and how to overcome them

• Role of medical professionals and health coaches in implementing the Wahls Protocol

• The importance of resilience and mental strength in managing chronic conditions like MS

• Advice for those newly diagnosed with MS or other chronic conditions

• Special offer for health coaches to get certified in the Wahls Protocol

Memorable Quotes:

“Between every event in our life and our reaction to that event is a little space, and in that space, we choose our response.”

“We can take every circumstance in our life and make it hell or heaven based on our intentions and the actions we choose to make and how we interact with everyone around us.”

BIO: Dr. Terry Wahls is more than a doctor. She’s an educator, a speaker, an author, and she’s also a patient. In 2000, she was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Dr. Wahls was determined not to let the disease control her life, so she began doing her own research. In December 2007, she began the Wahls Protocol® — a therapeutic diet and lifestyle program that focuses on functional medicine and nutrient-rich foods.

Mentioned In This Episode:

Dr. Terry Wahls Website: https://terrywahls.com/amplify/

The Wahls Protocol® Health Practitioner Certification (Use code VIP to apply for certification for just $1): https://terrywahls.com/certification/

Dr. Terry Wahls on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drterrywahls 

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Today’s guest is Delicia Niami — author of the Resilient AF series. Delicia shares her journey with Crohn’s disease, which she developed after experiencing trauma and stress while living abroad. She also discusses the challenges she faced in getting properly diagnosed and the connection between her physical health issues and the emotional trauma she endured and being kidnapped as a child. 

In this episode, they talk about:

• Delicia’s experience being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease — symptoms she experienced, difficulty and delay in getting a proper diagnosis, the toll the disease took on her, etc.

• Finding resilience and a positive outlook despite her health challenges

• Delicia’s family history of colitis and her experience with colostomy

• How the trauma she experienced as a child impacted her health

• Her experience trying different treatments and using biologics for managing her Crohn’s

• How writing and sharing her story helped Delicia in her healing journey

Memorable Quotes:

• “Sometimes, we have to do what we don’t want to do to get better.”
• “Even in the darkest of times, there’s always that little, tiny glimmer of light. If you fan the flames, they get bigger.”
• “Our traumas stay in our body and come out as alternative things.”

BIO: 

Delicia Niami is an acclaimed author renowned for her captivating storytelling and unwavering commitment to inspiring resilience. After being raised in The San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, Delicia pursued her academic journey at UC Santa Cruz. Building upon her academic foundation, she furthered her education, earning a degree in Film and Television Production with honors. Armed with her academic achievements, Delicia ventured into the world of storytelling, working as a producer on a feature-length film, her own TV series, and numerous other projects. Delicia’s adventures have taken her to nearly every corner of the globe, including one which stole her heart, Bern, Switzerland. Despite her fondness for Switzerland, Delicia’s true love lies in the enchanting beach town of Santa Cruz, CA, where she proudly calls home. With a profound understanding of the human experience and a passion for empowering others, Delicia weaves tales that resonate deeply with readers, inviting them on transformative journeys of hope, resilience, and self-discovery.

Mentioned In This Episode:

Delicia Niami Website: https://www.delicianiami.com/ 

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