In this episode, Dr. Doni is joined by Danna Bowman and Ginny Mahar. They are the Co-founders of Thyroid Refresh, a diet and lifestyle support platform for thyroid patients. After struggling alone during the early phases of their own healing journeys, they teamed up to create the positive healing community and resources they needed as thyroid patients.

 

They are the creators of the revolutionary wellness game, THYROID30, and co-hosts of Thyroid Refresh TV, a podcast featuring the world’s leading experts on thyroid-specific diet and lifestyle. They recently released the THYROID30 Tuneup in collaboration with Mary Shomon, providing patients with an owners' manual for reducing symptoms and optimizing treatment.

 

In this episode we talk about:

- Thyroid30 – a virtual wellness game to support lifestyle change for people with thyroid health issues

- What lead Ginny and Danna to create Thyroid30

- Solving obstacles to healing, such as mindset and support

- Why self-care is so hard to choose, and what to do about that

- How baby steps add up to big and lasting changes

 

Connect with Dana and Ginny:

Website:  https://www.thyroidrefresh.com/  

Sign up for the next Thyroid 30: https://www.thyroidrefresh.com/thyroid30/

Social media links:  

 https://www.facebook.com/ThyroidRefresh/  

https://www.instagram.com/thyroidrefresh/ 

https://www.youtube.com/thyroidrefresh 

https://www.pinterest.com/thyroidrefresh/ 

 

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Today we're joined by Dr. Joan Rosenberg! Best-selling author, consultant, media expert and master clinician, Dr. Joan Rosenberg is a cutting-edge psychologist who is known as an innovative thinker, acclaimed speaker and trainer. As a two-time TEDx speaker and member of the Association of Transformational Leaders, she has been recognized for her thought leadership and influence in personal development. Dr. Rosenberg has been a featured expert several  documentaries. She’s been seen on CNN’s American Morning, and ABC, CBS, FOX, PBS and OWN networks, as well as appearances and radio interviews in major metropolitan markets.

A California-licensed psychologist, Dr. Rosenberg speaks on how to build confidence, emotional strength, and resilience; how to achieve emotional, conversational and relationship mastery; how to integrate neuroscience and psychotherapy; and suicide prevention. An Air Force veteran, she is a professor of graduate psychology at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, CA. Her latest book, 90 Seconds to a Life you Love: How to Master Your Difficult Feelings to Cultivate Lasting Confidence, Resilience and Authenticity, was released February 2019.

In this episode we talk about:

- Why we tend to avoid unpleasant emotions

- How fear of vulnerability stops us from making connections with others

- How to become confident feeling the 8 unpleasant emotions

- How being confident that you can feel unpleasant feelings makes you more resilient to stress and able to help others who are experiencing those feelings

- How Dr. Rosenberg’s protocol will help you through the pandemic and beyond

 

Connect with Dr. Joan

Website: DrJoanRosenberg.com 

For gift / bonuses:  90SecondsBook.com (https://drjoanrosenberg.com/gift)

Free pdf of book Ease Your Anxiety: DrJoanRosenberg.com/anxiety-reset

Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjrosenberg/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoanrosenberg/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanirosenbergphd/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJoanRosenberg

 

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Today Dr. Doni is joined by Dr. Amir A. Rashidian! He has a B.S. in both Chemistry and Human Biology, and a Doctorate in Chiropractic. He is active in his field as a speaker, consultant, a nationally published author, and a chiropractor. With over 15 years of clinical experience, his Frederick practice administers to thousands of patients a year. He regularly speaks at corporations, conventions, and churches, and has a passion for guiding people on the path to recovery.

 

Thinking we will be able to avoid stress in life is not an option. With this in mind, Dr. Amir’s approach on how to comprehensively increase our ability to handle the stress that will come our way is essential for those who want to live life to the full life!

 

In this episode we talk about:

- Amir’s story, that inspired him to be a chiropractor and author

- Stress is part of life, not something to avoid or reduce

- Stress comes in 3 forms – emotion, physical and chemical

- The goal is to create balance of stress and support or recovery from stress

- Being present, in the moment, with whatever you are doing, is a first step

- Stress and challenges in our lives can lead to transformation, if we allow ourselves to see it that way

 

Connect with Dr. Amir

https://DrRashidian.com/

https://www.MidAtlanticClinic.com/

https://twitter.com/drrashidian

www.YouTube.com/RealChiropractic 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dr-Amir-Rashidian-DC/205893873107796

 

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Welcome back to How Humans Heal! In this episode, Dr. Doni shares all about how the gut and brain are all connected together.

 

She shares about:

- How our food is digested and nutrients absorbed

- How stress affects our digestion

- Leaky gut: causes and subsequent effects

- Vagus Nerve and Gut-Brain Axis

- Microbiome: importance, effects of imbalance, and options for getting it back on track

 

Resources:

Blog post: Second Brain https://doctordoni.com/2020/07/second-brain/

https://drdonistore.com/

Leaky Gut Course – coming soon!

Leaky Gut Program https://doctordoni.com/services/leaky-gut-solutions/

 

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In this episode, Dr. Doni is joined by Dr. Catherine Clinton ND. She is a licensed naturopathic physician with a focus on gut health, autoimmunity and psychoneuroimmunology. Respected author, speaker, pediatric health advocate, Dr. Catherine practices in Eugene, Oregon.

 

When in medical school Dr. Catherine was diagnosed with and healed from an autoimmune disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract, leaving her with a passion to prevent autoimmunity in children everywhere. Dr. Catherine addresses the psychoneuroimmune system and gut health of children and families through a deeper connection with the world around us.

 

Dr. Catherine is passionate about the connections we have with the world around us and how these connections can regenerate our health and the health of the planet. She sees an urgent need for healing our internal terrain as well as healing the terrain of the world we live in. Dr. Catherine has multiple peer-reviewed medical journal publications as well as guest writing for several publications.

 

Here’s what we share about:

- What is the microbiome

- How is the microbiome affected by stress, including childhood stress

- How the microbiome influences our immune system and nervous system

- Ways to recover from stress and shift the microbiome to a healthier balance

- How to shift overwhelm to empowerment

 

Connect with Dr. Catherine:

https://drcatherineclinton.com

 

Resources mentioned:

https://www.heartmath.com

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/somatic-therapy

 

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In this episode, I'm joined by Ann Smollon. Ann is a social worker who specializes in psychotherapy. For more than 25 years, she has had the privilege of treating people from all walks of life who have had a variety of needs: Individuals and couples who are struggling and are desirous of greater peace and harmony in their relationship, families seeking greater interpersonal harmony, using specialized conflict resolution treatment, along with children who may be having difficulty in school or who may be suffering from certain forms of learning challenges or bullying, or adolescents who may be experiencing emotional turmoil or lack of direction.

Here’s what we share about:

• How stress gets stored in our brain and our bodies
• It’s possible for new neural pathways to be created
• Using Internal Family System Therapy to help your brain heal
• Identifying blocks and beliefs that prevent our true self from shining through
• How non-judgment and small steps lead to big changes
• How rebalancing cortisol and neurotransmitters assist with psychotherapy

 

Connect With Ann:

Website: https://www.annpsmollon.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/upwardtherapy/

 

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Website: https://doctordoni.com/

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Welcome back to How Humans Heal! In this episode, I talk about using your five senses to improve sleep quality and quantity.

I share about:

• The good stuff that happens while you sleep
• What is sleep hygiene?
• Walk into your bedroom during the day and use your 5 senses – eyes, ears, nose, touch, and taste – to check for factors that may be affecting your sleep
• Understanding the circadian rhythm, pineal gland and melatonin
• Common herbs and nutrients and how they can help with sleep
• Addressing the root cause of sleep issues and knowing what your body needs

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Website: https://doctordoni.com/

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How do you experience stress? What are some of the common symptoms of stress? In this episode, I dive deep into this subject to help you understand your stress pattern.

I share about:

• Health issues are an indication that our stress and anti-stress are out of balance
• Humans are built to respond to stress, and to recover from stress
• Understanding your unique stress pattern
• Getting past obstacles to self-care and stress recovery

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Welcome back to How Humans Heal! In this episode, I talk about my personal health journey.

I share about:

• What I learned from solving my own migraines
• How stress exposure and genetic tendencies can be solved
• Understanding the gut-brain axis and how it related to migraines and more
• How accepting my body and being willing to share about my health changed my life

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Welcome back to How Humans Heal!

Dr. Sharon Stills, NMD, is an innovative natural health practitioner who provides therapeutic and diagnostic services to women. She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She is a certified meditation teacher of MBSR and the AUM Meditation process.  Dr. Stills is a well-known lecturer and natural medicine consultant who authors and reviews articles for Women's Health Network where she is also a member of their Expert Panel. She is a graduate of The Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.

 

Dr. Stills believes that the mind and body must be treated as one in order for each person to enjoy genuine health, true happiness, and to experience their deepest passions every day. She has helped thousands of women transition gently through the different stages of their lives in order to experience greater health and happiness every day. She "invites women to dance with the RED Card Deck as they create their own individual RED path to experiencing brilliant health, inner peace, and daily contentment."

In this episode, we discuss:

• The importance of emotional and spiritual aspects of healing
• Beyond the miracle pill to true transformation
• Rethinking how we approach our choices related to health and healing
• Understanding meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, homeopathy, and other energetic therapies
• How being present with your feelings and supporting emotional growth is important for healing
• Exploring other traditional medicines, such as Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine

Connect with Dr. Sharon Stills:

Dr. Still’s RED approach https://drstills.com/your-red-life/

And her RED healing cards https://drstills.com/product/red-cards/

 

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