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

If you’re a working mom, you know that juggling everything can sometimes feel like a circus act. Well today on the show, Dr. Whitney Casares joins Dr. Taz to share her pro-tips on finding balance amidst the chaos. Creator of the Modern Mamas Club and author of The Working Mom Blueprint, Dr. Whitney has years of experience, both personally and professionally, in the world of working moms. She shares the tips on how to figure out your non-negotiables, what it means to balance your priorities practically, and even how to pick the best childcare for your family. If you’re a working mama, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! 

Today on Super Woman Wellness:

• Strategies for stressed out working moms
• How to figure out the non-negotiables in your life 
• Feeling like a yo-yo with family and career
• Tips for picking the best childcare for your family
• Encouragement for working moms in the midst of it

This show is supported by:

• Paleovalley | visit paleovalley.com and use the code DRTAZ for 15% off of your order!

Follow Dr. Whitney:

• Get her book The Working Mom Blueprint!
• Join the Modern Mamas Club
• Instagram: @modernmommydoc
• Website: ModernMommyDoc.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

If you’ve been a part of the holistic health community for any period of time, you’ve likely been influenced by the work of Dr. Norman Shealy. A pillar and one of the original spearheads in Western holistic medicine, he joins the show today to share his decades of wisdom and experience with you! He shares his concerns on how there’s no standardization within integrative medicine,  what differentiates holistic from conventional healthcare, and all about why he believes being a physician means treating the body, mind and soul. 

Today on Super Woman Wellness:

• How Dr. Norman was a catalyst in the origins of holistic medicine
• The difference between holistic, integrative, and functional medicine 
• Why stress is a precursor to so many illnesses 
• What autogenic training is and how it works 
• The biggest factors affecting your health

Follow Dr. Norman:

• Website: RealHolisticDoc.com
• Dr. Norman’s Biogenics Course

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Are your teens constantly moody, dealing with anxiety and behavioral changes? It could just be the natural growing pains of adolescence, or it could be something more. Today on the show, Dr. Taz is joined by Dr. Kenneth Bock, the head of Bock Integrative. He shares his decades of experience working with adolescents with mood disorders, and why he takes a full body approach to healing. Learn about the science behind neuroinflammation, how to know the early warning signs your teen isn’t doing well, and how to best help your child when they need it most.  

Today on Super Woman Wellness:

• How diet and environment can affect your kid’s mental health 
• Symptoms you need know as a parent  
• Early warning signs you can look out for  
• What the “holy trinity” of supplements is 
• How to tell the difference between normal teen behavior and unhealthy behavior

This show is supported by:

• Paleovalley | visit paleovalley.com and use the code DRTAZ for 15% off of your order!

Follow Dr. Bock:

• Book: Brain Inflamed
• Practice website Bock Integrative
• Nutritionals website: Bock Nutritionals

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today on the show, Dr. Taz is joined by Alexi Pappas, an Olympic athlete and filmmaker. She shares her stories of competing representing Greece in the 2016 Summer Olympics, and how she’s been a mental health advocate ever since. She shares how being raised by a single father shaped her work ethic, why competing triggered her advocacy for mental health, and how she’s learned that the journey is just as important and fulfilling as the end result. Plus, learn all about her successful career as a writer and filmmaker, and what sparked her creative spirit. 

Today on Super Woman Wellness:

• How a tragedy from Alexi’s childhood shaped who she is today
• Her experiences in the Summer Olympics
• Why chasing the dream is a part of living the dream 
• The importance of prioritizing your mental health
• Making the switch from being an athlete to a filmmaker
• Why saying “No” is okay

Follow Alexi:

• Instagram: @alexipappas
• Visit her website: Alexipappas.com
• Get Alexi’s book Bravey!

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today on the show, Lisa Gainsley joins Dr. Taz to talk about all things your lymphatic system! A Certified Lymphedema Therapist and author of The Book of Lymph, Lisa has tons of wisdom and practical information to share. She explains why your lymphatic system is so vital and how it interconnects with all the other systems in your body. Plus, listen for practical tips on how to keep your lymphs healthy and happy, including herbal remedies and yoga poses.

Today on Super Woman Wellness:

• What the lymphatic system is and how it functions in the body
• The unique connection between your lymphs and liver
• Symptoms of lymphatic congestion  
• How to stimulate lymphatic flow at home with exercise
• Why lymph massages are different than conventional massages and why you might want one

This show is supported by:

• Paleovalley | visit paleovalley.com and use the code DRTAZ for 15% off of your order!

Follow Lisa:

• Instagram @thelymphaticmessage
• Buy The Book of Lymph!

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today Dr. Diana Hill, clinical psychologist and ACT therapist, joins Dr. Taz to discuss the ACT model and method. She gives tips on prioritizing your mental health, how to manage emotions in a way that still respects them, and how to implement the method of “diffusing your thoughts” when anxiety seems to get the best of you. Plus, they talk about living in a post-pandemic world and how psychological flexibility is your best tool for re-entry! 

Today on Super Woman Wellness:

• Learn the six core processes of the ACT model
• How to build psychological flexibility  
• Finding peace by prioritizing what truly matters 
• The art of diffusing thoughts  
• How to stave off anxiety and depression with these methods 
• Being flexible in a post-COVID world

Follow Diana:

• Buy the ACT Daily Journal!
• Diana’s Instagram
• Diana’s website
• Check out free resources from Dr. Diana!

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today Whitney English and Alexandra Caspero of Plant-Based Juniors, join Dr. Taz today to talk all about feeding your kiddos plant-based diets! They discuss why protein deficiency isn’t a concern with plant-based eating, what the long-term health benefits are, and how to deal with kids who push back dietary changes in the household. Plus, they give you some hacks on how to make plant-based eating easier on your and your family, and explain why the ultimate goal is to raise kids who have a healthy relationship with food where they can make their own empowering choices!

Today on Super Woman Wellness:

• What the health benefits from eating plant-based
• How to introduce food change to your family in a way that sticks
• Dealing with picky eaters
• Cultivating a healthy relationship your kids and food
• Hacks for making plant-based eating easier on you

Follow Whitney and Alexandra:

• Check out their new book The Plant-Based Baby & Toddler
• Plant Based Juniors website
• Plant Based Juniors Instagram
• Whitney's Instagram
• Whitney’s website Whitney ERD
• Alexandra's Instagram
• Alexandro’s website Delish Knowledge

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Right now we’re in a unique moment of historical female health empowerment, and you can be a part of it. So today on Super Woman Wellness, Alisa Vitti is here to show you how! She joins Dr. Taz to talk about how she’s empowering women to harness their hormones by educating them on the power and function of their cycle. Listen to learn tips on how to properly track all 4 parts of your cycle, why modern medical studies often exclude women in their reproductive years, and how to get rid of caloric shame and embrace feeding their bodies what they need! 

Today on Super Woman Wellness:

• How Alisa is filling in the gaps in women’s health  
• Female biohacking vs male biohacking
• The power of cycle syncing
• Why your menstrual cycle is now considered a vital sign
• The institutionalized gender bias in medical studies
• How to teach your daughter about her cycle in a positive way

Follow Alisa:

• FLO Living Instagram: @floliving
• Alisa’s Instagram: @alisa.vitti
• FLO Living website
• My Flo period tracker app
• In The FLO book
• Use code DRTAZ to get your first Cycle Syncing month free! 
• Use code DRTAZ15 to get 15% off Flo Living hormonal supplements!

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Flower essences are the new essential oils, and today, Katie Hess is here to chat all about them and more! She shares her professional knowledge and wisdom on the power and uses of flower remedies, and explains why you should start incorporating them in your life. And be sure to listen till the end, where Katie gives Dr. Taz her own personal flower essence reading! 

Today on Super Woman Wellness:

• The connection between flower essences and traditional Chinese medicine
• Why flower remedies are an up-and-coming health tool
• The power that flower essences hold
• The history or flower and herbal remedies 
• Utilizing floral remedies for mental maladies

Follow Katie:

• Take the flower essence quiz!
• Lotus Wei website
• Check out Katie’s book Flower Evolution
• Katie’s Instagram Lotus Wei

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Being a female entrepreneur comes with its own unique strengths and challenges. And today on the show, Dr. Brooke Smith, a seasoned business coach, is here to talk all about them. She touches on what it’s like running a business as a woman, how to balance personal and professional life, and why as a woman, empathy can be a strength in your business, but also your downfall. Learn how to let go of control and create a culture of strength and support in your business. 

Today on Super Woman Wellness:

• The unique strength and challenges female entrepreneurs have
• Why women entrepreneurs in particular are so prone to burnout
• Healing our motherhood and sisterhood wounds 
• How to lead the vision and culture of your business
• Letting go of the illusion of control
• Learning the art of delegating tasks to maintain sanity

Follow Dr. Brooke:

• Dr. Brooke’s Instagram
• Dr Brooke’s website

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions