hol+ with Dr. Taz MD | The Future of Medicine is Holistic

Emma Branderhorst is a 26-year-old director from Amsterdam. Her work mainly deals with major social themes such as period poverty, children of war, and bullying, which she turns into a personal and intimate story. The ‘slice of life’ effect is significant in her work which is how she can make the characters feel ‘alive’ and that the story doesn’t only focus on the problem. She intentionally tells stories through powerful and independent female protagonists from a feminine perspective. Her film Under the Skin premiered at Berlinale Generation and won the Wildcard Dutch Film Festival for best new film talent (2019) and Cinekid’s best youth film (2020). Her latest film Spotless (2022), won the Krystal Bear at Berlinale Generation, the Cinekid award for Best Short Film, the Grand Prix at Regard in Canada, and was recently submitted to the Oscars 2023. In this episode, Emma and Dr. Taz talk about the significant gaps in women's rights in a patriarchal society and the struggles women experience during their period. Emma also shares her filmmaking journey and what inspired her to take on major social themes and intentionally transform them into a story from a female perspective.

Today on Super Woman Wellness: 

• How women around the world struggle with their period
• Why talking about women's period is a taboo
• Motivation for telling a story from a female perspective vs. the generic male perspective
• How to keep viewers engaged and focused on the story

This show is supported by:

• Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!

Follow Emma:

• Website: emmabranderhorst.com
• Instagram: @emmabranderhorst

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today on the show, Dr. Taz is joined by Sande Harte, author of The Liminal Odyssey and founder of the women’s interfaith, grassroots organization, The Spiritual and Religious Alliance for Hope, better known as “SARAH.” In this episode, Sande and Dr. Taz talk about Sande’s journey to becoming an award-winning leader in the field of women’s empowerment and interfaith and offer up some ways for us to slow down and think about our spirits in a new way. In this life, none of us truly know where we’re going, but we all know we’re on our way somewhere — and an odyssey is a mechanism that gets us there.

Today on Super Woman Wellness: 

• Ways the interfaith community cultivates female empowerment
• Simple ways to practice awareness and mindfulness
• Using the 'liminal odyssey' to make the mundane miraculous 
• Ways religion teaches us to slow down each day

This show is supported by:

• Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!

Follow Sande:

• Book: The Liminal Odyssey: The Alchemical Power of The Spaces In-Between Use Promo Code “ALCHEMY” for a small gift, free shipping, and discount 
• Website: www.liminalodyssey.com 
• SARAH: sarah4hope.org

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Elizabeth Pearson is an ex-sales executive turned coach who specializes in getting leaders unstuck so they can achieve their highest goals in all aspects of life. Before getting into coaching, she helped build brands like Vitamin Water and Coca-Cola, as well as managed accounts like Amazon, Target, and Whole Foods. In this episode, Elizabeth and Dr. Taz talk through what to do if you’re feeling trapped by your career–even if you’re your family’s financial breadwinner. If you can set firm boundaries, embrace discomfort and tune in to the universal signs around you, it is possible to start strategizing and executing a career transition that’s aligned with your soul.

Today on Super Woman Wellness: 

• Common ways people get stuck in their careers
• Tips for taking risks when you’re the financial breadwinner
• Why setting firm work boundaries commands respect 
• How to identify “angel signs” and build your spiritual board of advisors

This show is supported by:

• Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!

Follow Elizabeth:

• Instagram: @coach.elizabeth.pearson
• Book: Career Confinement: How to Free Yourself, Find Your Guides, and Seize the Fire of Inspired Work
• Website: elizabethpearson.com

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Esther Blum is an integrative dietitian, menopause expert, and best-selling author. Her latest book, See Ya Later, Ovulator, delivers the great news that, yes, you can master your menopause with nutrition, hormones, gut health, and self-advocacy. In this episode, Esther informs us that, when menopause is approached holistically and from a position of mindful empowerment, this often dreaded stage can be a liberating and amazing time where you can step into yourself as a mature woman, free from the shackles of reproductive life. 

Today on Super Woman Wellness: 

• What to expect from Esther’s book, See Ya Later, Ovulator
• Tips for protein consumption–be a “carniwhore” not a “pastatute”
• The in’s and out’s of hormone replacement therapy
• Menopause’s biggest misconceptions

This show is supported by:

• Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!

Follow Esther:

• Instagram: @gorgeousesther
• Book: See Ya Later, Ovulator 
• Website: estherblum.com
• The Happy Hormone Cocktail: estherblum.com/cocktail

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today on the show, Dr. Taz is joined by Vanessa Codorniu, an acclaimed bilingual Latino well-being activist, teacher of clinical hypnosis, and intuitive for business. For over two decades, Vanessa, better known as the “Biz Bruja,” has been guiding truth-seekers to connect with the deep wisdom of their intuition so that they can tap into their power and begin living the lives they were born to live. We now know that there are multiple layers to our bodies. To name a few, we have a physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual body. When healing, it’s important to address all of them. As Vanessa points out, we also need to take into consideration any trauma our ancestors may have experienced because ancestral trauma that has passed through generations takes root in our subconscious and may be impacting you today. 

Today on Super Woman Wellness: 

• The importance of allowing ourselves to feel negative emotions 
• Ancestral trauma: What is it, and how does it work
• Why does Vanessa call herself a “Bruja”?
• 5 steps to finding independence from your family’s beliefs

This show is supported by:

• Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!

Follow Vanessa:

• Instagram: @thebizbruja
• Website: thebizbruja.com 

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Dr. Taz is joined by Dr. Bill Rawls, a fourth-generation physician who has dedicated his life to medicine and used herbs to overcome the health crisis he faced in his early 40s. His experience revealed the shortcomings of modern medicine and began his search for the vast possibilities of alternative treatments, and sparked his understanding of cellular wellness.

Today, Dr. Rawls explains how cellular dysfunction is the true root of chronic illness, discusses the pros and cons of the modern medical system, and shares some tips and herbal remedies to help those suffering from a chronic illness get and remain healthy.

Today on Super Woman Wellness: 

• How cellular dysfunction is the root of chronic illness 
• What is healing?
• Explaining the dormant blood and tissue microbiome
• Some of Dr. Rawls favorite herbs

This show is supported by:

• Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!

Follow Bill:

• Instagram: @rawlsmd
• Book: The Cellular Wellness Solution: Tap Into Your Full Health Potential with the Science-Backed Power of Herbs
• Website: rawlsmd.com

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

When thinking about your overall health, you probably don’t take finances into consideration, but financial health and literacy are integral parts of human health. We all know the detriments of stress, and we all know how stressful money can be, so healing your relationship with money should be near the top of your priority list. In this episode, Dr. Taz is joined by Buffie Purselle, a third-generation tax practitioner from a family of tax pros who helps demystify the daunting world of money management and helps stop the spread of money sickness that stems from generational poverty. Buffie shares her skilled, practical, and slightly sassy guidance with us, showing us that we don’t necessarily need a raise to start becoming financially healthy today.

Today on Super Woman Wellness: 

• Buffie’s upbringing: being raised in a family of tax pros
• Some of the most common financial mistakes, particularly by women 
• The motivation behind Buffie’s book, Crawl Before You Ball
• Learning how to say “no” when your family asks for money

This show is supported by:

• Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!

Follow Buffie:

• Tik Tok: @justbeingbuffie
• Instagram: @buffiepurselle 
• Book: Crawl Before You Ball: Breaking the Cycle of Generational Poverty
• Website: justbeingbuffie.com

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

For many of us that suffer from joint pain, bloating, nausea, and a host of other symptoms, gluten is often at the root of the issue. Awareness of gluten sensitivity, or intolerance, has become more and more prevalent over the years, and folks like today’s guest, Peggy Curry, have created delicious gluten-free foods and recipes in response. Peggy is a lifelong educator, food entrepreneur, award-winning health and wellness advocate, and the author of the Damn Good Gluten Free cookbook. She has spent decades supporting others on their health journeys, but it all started within her family. If gluten sensitivity runs in your family and you’re struggling to integrate a gluten-free lifestyle with your partner or children, Peggy’s here to help!

Today on Super Woman Wellness: 

• Peggy’s family history with Celiac disease
• How Peggy led her whole family in going gluten-free
• The creation of Peggy’s gluten-free cook book
• The K.I.N.D. method – Kitchen Improvements to Nourish Daily
• Peggy’s first three steps for going gluten-free
• The 1-10 spectrum of food quality

This show is supported by:

• Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!

Follow Peggy:

• Instagram: @peggycurry
• Book: Damn Good Gluten Free
• Website: currygirlskitchen.com 

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

If you’re a mom, back-to-school season is in full swing. We’re quick to think about their clothes, shoes, supplies and class lists, but we also need to consider their immune system! Having a healthy child is extremely important, especially with the looming cloud of another covid outbreak. Today, Dr. Taz gives a mental checklist of all the things you need to be thinking about as we enter the school year. Get your pen and paper ready!

Today on Super Woman Wellness:

• Why kids need to be in school
• How to maintain a healthy immune system
• Being mindful of social media and electronic use
• Some supplement recommendations
• Checking in with your child’s mental health  

This show is supported by:

• Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!
• Gladskin | Get 15% off and free shipping at gladskin.com with code DRTAZ

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

The mainstream medical industry says detoxing doesn't work, but nothing could be further from the truth. We’re learning more and more that many of today’s diseases are tied to our toxic load. Our diet and environment are the largest contributors to toxicity, and it’s not a secret that our world is becoming increasingly toxic. So, yes, detoxification does matter! In today’s episode, Dr. Taz talks all things detoxification: What it is, how it works, and how you can get started.

Today on Super Woman Wellness:

• Why detoxification matters
• The phases of detoxification–How does it work?
• The role that genetics play in detoxing
• Dr. Taz’s detoxification treatment plan

This show is supported by:

• Athletic Greens | Get a free year’s supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DRTAZ!
• Gladskin | Get 15% off and free shipping at gladskin.com with code DRTAZ

Follow Dr Taz:

• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions