Holistic Christian Life - Worshiping God - Mind, Body, Soul

Hospice and palliative care can seem like a frightening concept for caregivers and the patients and loved ones they are caring for. On this week’s podcast, Cynthia speaks with Dr. Jane Hinshaw about the profound benefits of palliative care and how it actually betters the lives of sick patients and their caregivers.

Dr. Jane (Carnahan) Hinshaw is a Clinical Instructor of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Health System, and Staff Psychiatrist at the Mental Health Clinic at Ann Arbor Veterans Administration Medical Center. Her area of special interest involves psychiatric issues in palliative care.

Drs. Daniel and Jane Hinshaw have committed their lives to studying and offering palliative and hospice care not only in the United States, but also in Romania, Serbia, Uganda, and in Ethiopia.

Link to her books, “Suffering and the Nature of Healing”

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Fasting is a spiritual practice designed to help us be more loving, grateful, and peaceful. It can also lead to physical, spiritual, and emotional health. To receive the optimal benefits of fasting, it is imperative to make smart and intentional choices about the foods we eat and refrain from.

On this week’s podcast, Cynthia speaks with Dr. Trent Orfanos about fasting wisely and with joy. Dr. Orfanos is quadruple board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Integrative Holistic Medicine, and Functional Medicine.

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Today Cynthia and Rita Madden interview John McKinney on the topic of hiking. John speaks of the soul healing aspect of hiking, and also shares his personal story which you don’t want to miss!

For 18 years, John wrote a weekly hiking column for the Los Angeles Times, and is the author of 30 books about hiking, parklands and nature, including “Hiking on the Edge: Dreams, Schemes and 1600 Miles on the California Coastal Trail” and “Hiking the Holy Mountain: Tales of Monks and Miracles on the Trails of Mount Athos, Greece.” You can visit him at www.thetrailmaster.com

John McKinney is an author, speaker, and hiking expert. He is the author of Hiking the Holy Mountain, and is known as the “Trailmaster”, John Take a hike into a world he navigates by foot and soul, and shares with powerful tales on his website.

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Today Cynthia teaches about one of her favorite topics…thyroid health! Making sure your thyroid hormones are in good working order takes only a simple blood test, and yet, most people are not getting the correct testing done. Today you can check off for yourself the symptoms of high and low thyroid hormones and decide if further testing is right for you! And just a sneak preview…your standard TSH test does not give you the answers! Could your symptoms be caused by your thyroid? Today’s podcast will get you on track to find out.

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Eating right can seem so complicated! How does one even begin to make healthier diet decisions for themselves and their family members? On this week’s podcast, nutritionist Chelsea Blackbird helps us simplify our food choices and start thriving!

Truly understanding how food directly affects ones health is why Chelsea became a Nutritional Therapy Consultant, especially after experiencing the power of good nutrition in her and her family’s life.

She used real food to help reverse her “unexplained” infertility, overcome years of digestive issues, manage a lifelong skin condition called Hidradenitis Suppurativa, get rid of her son’s eczema and constipation, and support her other son who has sensory issues. She is passionate about simplifying nutrition for people by teaching about Real Food, the Way God Made It.

Her mission is to help people make more time for God and health in their lives. In addition to God and nutrition, her loves are her husband and three precious kiddos. You can find them spending lots of time at their Texas ranch.

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Suffering and grief can be so difficult to process and navigate. On this week’s podcast, Dr. Rossi gently approaches these delicate subjects from an Orthodox perspective.

Dr. Rossi teaches courses in pastoral theology at Saint Vladimir’s Seminary. He was a member of the SCOBA Commission on Contemporary Social and Moral Issues. He has written numerous articles on psychology and religion and published a book through Paulist Press entitled, Can I Make a Difference: Christian Family Life Today. After teaching at Pace University for 24 years, he retired as Associate Professor of Psychology. He is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of New York. Dr. Rossi has a brief, bi–weekly podcast on Ancient Faith Radio titled Becoming a Healing Presence.

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Do you need some inspiration for a diet overhaul? Well look no further! Join Cynthia as she interviews Jordan Rubin and be amazed by the power of healthy, God given, food to transform your life and body!

Jordan Rubin is regarded by many as one of the most respected and beloved natural health experts in America. His battle and triumph over Crohn’s disease has resonated with millions around the world and is one of the most dramatic natural health stories ever told. A successful entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, international motivational speaker and television personality, Jordan’s message of health and wellness is a beacon to the masses looking for answers that will help them take control of their health.

Links:

Maker’s Diet

Faith is a Place Video

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Gluttony, sloth, dejection, pride… these are just some of the vices that can hijack our thoughts and poison our souls. On this week’s podcast, Cynthia speaks with Fr. Joseph Longofono, Ph.D. about ways to heal and overcome our negative thoughts using tools from from the toolboxes of both mental health professionals and the Church Fathers.

Father Joseph Longofono is both a priest and a licensed clinical psychologist who currently serves as pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Topeka, Kansas.  Fr Joseph holds a B.S. in Psychology from Trinity College (1979) and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Case Western Reserve University (1983, 1985).  Following a year at St Raphael Hospital, New Haven, Ct, Fr Joseph was commissioned in the US Air Force, where he spent 22 years, half on active duty and half as a reservist.  His duties as a clinical psychologist included testing, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, security clearance determinations, consultation with military commanders, child advocacy, clinical supervision and health psychology (e.g., tobacco cessation, sleep hygiene, and anger and stress management). He retired in 2009 with the rank of Colonel. 

While stationed in Greece in the late 1980s, Fr Joseph was fascinated by Orthodoxy, and strove to learn more about the ancient Christian faith.  He was received into the Orthodox Church in 1991.  After he resigned his active duty commission in 1994, he received a blessing to attend seminary from Metropolitan Philip of the Antiochian Archdiocese.  Fr Joseph attended Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, from which he graduated in 1997.  After his ordination to the priesthood in 1996, he served parishes in the Antiochian Archdiocese while working also as a reservist psychologist.   

Fr Joseph’s life took an unexpected turn in late 2001, when he was involuntarily returned to active duty for one year after the 9/11 bombings.  He temporarily left his parish in Danbury, CT to serve his country again on a full time basis, and was stationed in Washington, D.C., at Bolling Air Force Base.  His duties there included those mentioned above, as well as counseling military members and family members affected by the Pentagon bombing. In November of 2002, Fr Joseph returned to full time parish ministry, while continuing to serve as a reservist psychologist until his retirement from the military.  He has also held part time positions as a psychologist in the civilian world.

Fr Joseph has brought together the fruits of his training and experience in psychology and theology to give retreats and lectures to both Orthodox and Catholic audiences.  He also has explored the connection between military life and Orthodox Christianity, especially as it pertains to Orthodox military saints.  He is very much interested in investigating the connections between the healing of minds as practiced by mental health professionals, and the healing of souls as is seen in patristic literature and the lives of the church fathers.  He recently completed an interview with Cynthia Damaskos on the My Beautiful Lent website regarding examination of thoughts from the cognitive and patristic perspectives. 

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With the abundance of often conflicting health and nutrition advice out there, being a good steward of the bodies God gave seems more confusing and complicated than ever! On this week’s podcast, Cynthia and her guest, Rita Madden, help us simplify the process and begin to take immediate steps toward achieving physical, spiritual, and emotional wellness.

Rita Madden, MPH, RDN, completed her graduate work in Public Health, Nutrition at Loma Linda University in California.

Rita is the program director for Mediterranean Wellness, a company that focuses on sensible weight management and chronic-disease prevention. She focuses on helping people and families form a healthy relationship with food. Such areas include weight loss/management, type-2 diabetes prevention, reducing blood pressure and triglycerides.

As a Registered Dietician who finds inspiration from the great role that the Eastern Orthodox tradition plays in modern-day health, Rita is passionate about working with people to prevent/manage chronic diseases and to lose/manage weight through a faith-based approach to eating and living.

She conducts nutrition workshops on a nation-wide level and is devoted to helping people form a healthy relationship with food, and is the author of Food, Faith and Fasting, A Sacred Journey to Better Health.

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This week Cynthia and Molly Sabourin bring you an announcement of a new program…no…a movement that will bring more peace and less clutter to your lives! In this excerpt from the last health coaching session of My Beautiful Lent, Cynthia and Molly talk about the ramifications of living a life of chaos. It may be your possessions, your finances, your health, your technology, your relationships, or your schedule. Whatever or wherever it is…its time to clear it out and clean it up! We are kicking off our Filled with Less Movement by asking for your input. If this episode resonates with you, please let us know. Your input will be received with excitement and appreciation!

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