Health Power: The OG Health Podcast & Dog-Eared Podcast

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Lisa is joined by W. KAMAU BELL,  a dad, husband, and comedian. He directed and executive-produced the four-part Showtime documentary We Need To Talk About Cosby, which premiered at Sundance. He famously met with the KKK on his Emmy-Award-winning CNN docu-series United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell, where he serves as host and executive producer. He has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, CBS Mornings, MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Comedy Central, HBO, Fresh Air with Terry Gross, WTF with Marc Maron, The Breakfast Club, and This American Life. He has two stand-up comedy specials, Private School Negro (Netflix) and Semi-Prominent Negro (Showtime). Kamau’s writing has been featured in Time, The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Hollywood Reporter, CNN.com, Salon, and The LA Review of Books. Kamau’s first book has an easy-to-remember title, The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell: Tales of a 6' 4", African American, Heterosexual, Cisgender, Left-Leaning, Asthmatic, Black and Proud Blerd, Mama's Boy, Dad, and Stand-Up Comedian. He is the ACLU Artist Ambassador for Racial Justice and serves on the board of directors of Donors Choose and the advisory board of Hollaback!

BOOK DESCRIPTION: 

Overwhelmed by racial injustice? Outraged by the news? Find yourself asking, “What can I doooooo?” DO THE WORK!

Revelatory and thought-provoking, this highly illustrated, highly informative interactive workbook gives readers a unique, hands-on understanding of systemic racism—and how we can dismantle it.
Packed with activities, games, illustrations, comics, and eye-opening conversation, Do the Work! challenges readers to think critically and act effectively. Try the “Separate but Not Equal” crossword puzzle. Play “Bootstrapping, the Game” to understand the myth of meritocracy. Test your knowledge of racist laws by playing “Jim Crow or Jim Faux?”

Have hard conversations with your people (scripts and talking points included). Be open to new ideas and diversify your “feed” with a scavenger hunt. Team up with an accountability partner and find hundreds of ideas, resources, and opportunities to DO THE WORK!

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Lisa is joined by Bart Potter who shares his story and the tactics he used to recover from chronic pain. Since 1995 he has truly enjoyed helping clients tuneup their living machinery and become pain-free! He is a nationally known Exercise Therapist and engaging professional speaker."The Jiffy Body system is logical and simple to implement. This non workout is easy to follow and super effective.


What a great advantage to learn simple tricks and techniques to get your body to feel and function better. "—Patrick Mckeown, author of the bestselling the Oxygen Advantage.
Quick tips to:
Eliminate and prevent stiffness, swelling and pain
Improve posture, bone density and balance.
Tune-up your knees, back and hips and more.
Gain energy and lose weight.
Keep playing with friends and family!

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Summary

In this therapy session, Lisa Davis discusses her unprocessed grief for her mother and the challenges she faced growing up with a chronically ill and neurologically different mother. She shares her longing for a healthy mother and the confusion and isolation she felt as a child. Dr. John helps Lisa connect with her inner child, Little Lise, and encourages her to express her feelings and validate her experiences. They explore the impact of Lisa's mother's illness on her childhood and the need for re-parenting. The session highlights the importance of acknowledging and grieving the loss of a nurturing mother figure. In this conversation, Lisa Davis and Dr. John Trentalange discuss Lisa's childhood experiences and the emotional neglect she experienced when her mother became ill. They explore the impact of her mother's physical appearance changes on their relationship and Lisa's feelings of guilt and anger. Dr. Trentalange helps Lisa understand that her reactions were normal for a child in her situation and encourages her to offer forgiveness and understanding to her younger self. They also discuss the importance of inner child therapy and provide contact information for Dr. Trentalange's services.

Keywords: therapy, grief, unprocessed grief, chronically ill mother, neurologically different, inner child, re-parenting, childhood, emotional neglect, mother's illness, physical appearance changes, guilt, anger, forgiveness, inner child therapy

Takeaways

• Unprocessed grief can have a significant impact on mental health and well-being.
• Growing up with a chronically ill or neurologically different parent can lead to feelings of neglect, confusion, and isolation.
• Re-parenting and connecting with the inner child can help heal childhood wounds and provide the nurturing and support that was lacking.
• Validating and expressing emotions is essential for healing and moving forward.
• Acknowledging and grieving the loss of a nurturing mother figure is an important part of the healing process. Emotional neglect can have a profound impact on a child's development and well-being, even if their basic needs are met.
• Children need emotional connection and bonding with their parents to develop a healthy sense of self-esteem and security.
• Changes in a parent's physical appearance can be confusing and triggering for a child, especially if they are already dealing with the loss of a parent's presence due to illness.
• It is important to offer forgiveness and understanding to our younger selves for the ways we may have reacted to difficult circumstances as children.
• Inner child therapy can be a valuable tool for healing and processing childhood trauma.

Sound Bites

• "I want to talk about my unprocessed grief for my mom."
• "I wanted her to have, I wanted, well, I, when I was, this story will make sense. It's not getting me out of my emotions. So I knew at a young age that my mom wasn't well."
• "Oh, it's awful. It was awful because everybody's like, why is your mom always in your room? Why is your house ice cold? Why are all your curtains shut?"
• "It's okay little Lisa. It wasn't your fault."
• "You were scared. What did that change? And you were scared of getting close."
• "Little Lisa, you were scared. You were always lovable and always good."

Chapters00:00Introduction and Setting the Stage
08:07Exploring Unprocessed Grief and Childhood Challenges
13:27Connecting with the Inner Child: Re-parenting and Healing
23:22Validating Emotions and Expressing Feelings
26:43Grieving the Loss of a Nurturing Mother Figure
29:25The Confusion and Triggers of Physical Appearance Changes
37:25Understanding and Forgiving Our Younger Selves
39:47The Importance of Emotional Connection in Parent-Child Relationships
48:36Healing and Processing Childh

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Lisa is solo today for a health quickie talking about the article on www.naturallysavvy.com Eat Some Now: The 5 Benefits of Strawberries.  Full article here:

https://naturallysavvy.com/eat/eat-some-now-5-benefits-of-strawberries/

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Summary

In this conversation, Lisa Davis and Kayla Cappiello discuss a recipe for slow cooker peanut chicken. They talk about the benefits of using a slow cooker in the summer, the ingredients for the peanut sauce, and the cooking process. They also mention alternative nut butters and proteins that can be used in the recipe. Kayla shares her experience with making mac and cheese for her neighbors and using dairy-free alternatives. The conversation ends with information on where to find the recipe and Kayla's other recipes.

Keywords: slow cooker, peanut chicken, recipe, summer, alternative nut butters, dairy-free, mac and cheese

Takeaways

• Using a slow cooker in the summer can help avoid heating up the kitchen and give more time to enjoy the weather.
• The peanut sauce for the slow cooker peanut chicken can be made with all-natural peanut butter or alternative nut butters.
• The recipe can be customized with different proteins and served with rice or cauliflower.
• Dairy-free alternatives can be used in recipes to make them more suitable for different dietary preferences.
• The recipe and more can be found on Kayla Cappiello's Substack, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and website.

Chapters00:00Introduction and Summer Weather
00:55Benefits of Slow Cooking in the Summer
07:27Cooking the Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken
09:46Customizing the Recipe
12:36Using Dairy-Free Alternatives
13:16Where to Find the Recipe

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The article discusses the benefits of heavy resistance training for older adults in maintaining muscle function and overall health. The study found that one year of heavy resistance training helped older adults maintain isometric leg strength for up to four years. The article provides tips for starting strength training, including consulting a professional, focusing on proper form, and increasing intensity gradually. The importance of building and maintaining strong muscles for function and wellbeing in older adults is emphasized.

Keywords: heavy resistance training, older adults, muscle function, strength training, isometric exercises, maintaining health, lifestyle interventions, muscle strength, leg strength, starting strength training

Takeaways

• Heavy resistance training may have long-term benefits for older adults in preserving muscle function.
• Building and maintaining strong muscles is important for function and wellbeing in older adults.
• Isometric exercises can help improve muscle strength and function.
• Consulting a professional and starting with simple bodyweight exercises are recommended when starting strength training.
• Increasing intensity gradually and allowing for recovery are important for a successful strength training program.

Titles

• Starting Strength Training: Tips and Recommendations
• The Benefits of Heavy Resistance Training for Older Adults

Sound Bites

• "Heavy resistance training may have long-term benefits for older adults."
• "Resistance training helps older adults maintain muscle function and reduce the risk of falls."
• "Isometric exercises can be done at home and help improve muscle strength."

Chapters00:00The Benefits of Heavy Resistance Training
01:58Maintaining Muscle Function and Overall Health
02:51Isometric Exercises for Muscle Strength
06:06Starting Strength Training: Tips and Recommendations

Link to full article: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/heavy-resistance-training-benefits-older-adults

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The conversation discusses cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS), a condition characterized by difficulty focusing and staying engaged in tasks. CDS is distinct from ADHD and is not recognized as a separate attention disorder. The lack of official criteria for diagnosing CDS makes it challenging to identify. Symptoms of CDS include frequent daydreaming, mental fogginess, and slow processing speed. The conversation highlights the importance of raising awareness about CDS and overcoming the stigma associated with it.

Keywords: cognitive disengagement syndrome, focus, ADHD, diagnosis, symptoms, awareness, stigma

Takeaways

• Cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS) is a condition characterized by difficulty focusing and staying engaged in tasks.
• CDS is distinct from ADHD and is not recognized as a separate attention disorder.
• Diagnosing CDS is challenging due to the lack of official criteria, but symptoms include frequent daydreaming, mental fogginess, and slow processing speed.
• Raising awareness about CDS and overcoming the stigma associated with it is crucial for individuals to seek help and receive support.

Sound Bites

• "Find it hard to focus? You may have cognitive disengagement syndrome."
• "CDS is characterized by its sluggish cognitive tempo."
• "Frequent daydreaming, mental fogginess, and slow processing speed are symptoms of CDS."

Chapters00:00Introduction and Exciting Changes to the Show
00:29Understanding Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome
01:50Differentiating CDS from ADHD
03:09Diagnosing Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome
03:39The Impact of CDS on Daily Life
05:01The Importance of Awareness and Support for CDS

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Link to full article: https://www.sciencealert.com/find-it-hard-to-focus-you-may-have-cognitive-disengagement-syndrome

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In this episode, Lisa Davis interviews Dr. John Trentalange about his book, 'Connecting in a Disconnected World: Activities that Build Connections with Children.' They discuss the importance of connection and bonding with children, the role of imagination and creativity in child development, and the impact of storytelling on communication and emotional safety. They also explore the concept of family perception and how each individual in a family has a unique experience. Dr. John shares various activities and games that parents can use to enhance their relationship with their children and promote emotional well-being.
Keywords: connection, bonding, children, imagination, creativity, storytelling, emotional safety, family perception, activities, games

Takeaways

• Connection and bonding with children is crucial for their development and well-being.
• Imagination and creativity play a significant role in problem-solving skills and mental health.
• Storytelling can create emotional safety and enhance communication within families.
• Each individual in a family has a unique perception and experience.
• Activities and games can be used to strengthen the parent-child relationship and promote emotional well-being.

Sound Bites

• "Imagination is more important than knowledge."
• "30 minutes of real quality time of bonding with your child can make a lifelong difference."
• "For every individual in that family, it's a different family."

Chapters00:00Introduction and Importance of Connection
02:30Imagination, Creativity, and Problem-Solving Skills
05:05Storytelling and Emotional Safety
06:52Family Perception and Individual Experiences
23:06Creating Structure and Expressing Emotions
28:01Bonding Through Gardening
34:39Working Together as a Team

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In this conversation, Lisa Davis discusses the health benefits of step workouts. She shares her personal experiences with step aerobics and how it was initially difficult for her due to knee issues. Lisa also talks about the origins of step workouts and the benefits they offer, such as strengthening bones, improving cognitive health, enhancing functional ability, boosting heart health, and increasing longevity. She provides examples of step exercises and safety considerations for beginners.
Keywords: step workouts, step aerobics, health benefits, bone health, cognitive health, functional ability, heart health, longevity, step exercises, safety considerations

Takeaways

• Step workouts are low impact and weight-bearing activities that strengthen and build bones, making them ideal for bone health.
• Performing choreographed moves in step workouts can improve cognitive function and processing speed.
• Step workouts improve functional ability, making it easier to perform everyday activities.
• Regular aerobic exercises like step workouts can reduce the risk of heart disease and boost heart health.
• Step workouts can increase longevity, lower blood pressure, and improve balance.
• Beginners can start with basic step exercises and should consider safety considerations like platform height and knee bending.

Sound Bites

• "Health Benefits of Step Workouts"
• "Step workouts are low impact, weight-bearing activities, ideal for bone health."
• "Performing specific choreographed moves can improve executive function and processing speed."

Chapters00:00Introduction and Announcement
03:24Strengthening Bones and Improving Bone Health
04:47Improving Functional Ability through Step Workouts
05:41Boosting Heart Health with Step Workouts
05:57Increasing Longevity and Lowering Blood Pressure
06:24Getting Started with Step Exercises and Safety Considerations

Link to the full article: https://www.health.com/step-workout-benefits-8664601

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In this episode, Kayla Cappiello shares her recipe for a super easy chicken Caprese skillet. She explains how to make the chicken cutlets, discusses different options for breading, and provides tips for cooking them in a skillet. She also talks about the toppings for the chicken, including mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze. Kayla emphasizes the importance of using a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked properly. She concludes by sharing where listeners can find the recipe and more of her cooking content.

Keywords: chicken Caprese skillet, recipe, cooking, breading, skillet, toppings, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil, balsamic glaze, meat thermometer

Takeaways

• The chicken Caprese skillet is a simple and delicious recipe that can be made in one pan.
• There are different options for breading the chicken, including using eggs, egg whites, or olive oil.
• Using a meat thermometer is important to ensure the chicken is cooked to the proper temperature.
• The toppings for the chicken, such as mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze, add flavor and freshness to the dish.
• Listeners can find the recipe and more cooking content from Kayla Cappiello on her Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, substack, and blog.

Sound Bites

• "So today we're going to talk about this super easy chicken Caprese skillet."
• "I like to make sure it's like tender, it's pounded like really thin. I want the most amount of breadcrumbs on mine."
• "Sometimes if I have a carton of eggs, I normally buy like brown eggs. I'll just crack one egg in."

Chapters00:00Introduction and Recipe Overview
01:53Breading the Chicken
03:09Using a Meat Thermometer
06:02Adding Toppings to the Chicken
08:59Where to Find the Recipe and More Cooking Content