Humarian Health

Our guest this week is Cyndi Wineinger, executive coach and founder of The Wineinger Company in Cincinnati, OH. Cyndi chats with Amy about the purpose of an executive coach and why she decided to become one. Cyndi talks about her own executive coaching philosophy as a listener and a guide that helps people identify and hone their own skills instead of trying to change who they are. They also discuss the importance of finding someone willing to listen, the number one reason people decide to leave their jobs, why we’re largely who we’re going to be by the time we’re pre-teens, why winning is so addictive, the difference between consulting and insulting, the main reasons someone would want to consider an executive coach, career coaching vs. executive coaching, and what the process of working with an executive coach looks like.

This week, we welcome back Dr. Earl Mindell to talk about his brand new book, Healing with Hemp Oil. Dr. Mindell joins Amy and Dr. B. to talk about the surging popularity of CBD, a natural oil that’s been around for over 3000 years. Dr. Mindell tells us why he thinks that CBD oil will be the most popular supplement of the 21st century, then he shares some fun historical facts about hemp and hemp oil before diving into the many benefits that CBD oil can provide. They also discuss why CBD oil is so controversial, what forms you can find it in, and how government regulation factors into its distribution and availability. You can find Healing with Hemp Oil and Dr. Mindell’s other books on Amazon and at squareonepublishers.com.

Our guest this week is Arden Moore, THE pet health and safety coach for Pet First Aid 4U. Arden joins Amy and Dr. B. to talk about being a master of pet first aid, cat rangling 101, how she transitioned from newspaper reporter to pet health and safety coach, and her four-legged teaching partners, Pet Safety Dog Kona and Pet Safety Cat Casey. They also discuss the role of pet professionals trained in first aid, safe ways to handle injured animals, her program called “Being a Muttgyver”, why every first aid kit should have a sharpie and a notepad, why it’s important to approach injured animals calmly and confidently, and a little bit about her podcast, “Oh Behave” on Pet Life Radio, where she has interviewed guests like Jennifer Aniston and Betty White. You can find more information about Arden and her mission on ardenmoore.com. Arden has written a number of books, including Fit Dog, Fit Cat, and What Dogs Want, that you can find on her website, Amazon, and wherever books are sold.

This week, we welcome back Dr. Earl Mindell to talk about his best-selling book, The Vitamin Bible. Dr. Mindell checks in to talk about why his book is the best source for information on vitamins, and the importance of supplements as a whole. He explains the difference between vitamins and minerals, and he gives some recommendations on vitamins that are beneficial for all. Dr. Mindell also talks about taking supplements in the winter, why he refers to minerals as “the Cinderellas of the nutrition world”, and the benefits of commonly recommended supplements like fish oil, turmeric, and probiotics.

Our guest this week is Kim Paciotti, owner of Training Canines and known by many as “the canine scientist”. Kim joins Amy and Dr. B. to discuss puppy training and essential oils. Kim tells us a bit about her history, including why she decided to transition away from her job as a professional chef, the extensive research she performed to learn how to properly train puppies, and how she became exposed to the joys of essential oils. She describes the relationship between a dog’s scent preferences, how those preferences correlate to their personality, how those preferences can be used to train and bond with a puppy as they mature, and the kinds of insights owners can gain from personality assessments for their puppies. Kim also goes into detail about how she developed the Empowered Puppy Personality Assessment and the Empowered Puppy Project to see how these same principals could be applied to older dogs.

Our guest this week is Dr. Ken Druck, author of Courageous Aging. Dr. Druck joins Amy and Dr. B to discuss the aging process and how to reduce our regrets later in life by living courageously throughout. Dr. Druck explains the difference between aging gracefully and aging audaciously, then he delves into topics like why it’s ok to grieve for our younger selves, the price we pay for holding grudges, how to ask someone for an apology, and why it’s important to have conversations rather than avoid them. Dr. Druck also outlines the virtues of psychospiritual estate planning, or as he likes to call it, leaving behind a legacy of love. You can find Dr. Druck’s book on kendruck.com, Amazon, and wherever books are sold.

This week, veterinarian Dr. Julie Towle returns to talk poison prevention in pets. Dr. Towle tells Amy and Dr. B. all about the most common ways pets can become poisoned around the house, the best resources to use in case of a pet poison emergency, and how to make your pet throw up if they have consumed hazardous materials. She also discusses a number of surprising toxins to be aware of, including avacados, macadamia nuts, Xylitol, and grapes. Yes, grapes!

Our guest this week is Brittany Miller, a registered dietitian nutritionist. Brittany joins Amy and Dr. B to discuss her passion for holistic and ancestral nutrition, how to incorporate those principals into a family setting, and how to use the ancestral diet to thrive, not just survive. They talk about some of the biggest myths surrounding healthy eating and nutrition for kids, advice for getting kids to eat healthier foods, how to help families move toward a more holistic diet, why gluten free does not always equal a healthy alternative, and some of the major hurdles people have when transitioning to a better diet.

Today, we are joined by Dr. David Hanscom, author of Back in Control: A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain. Dr. Hanscom joins Amy and Dr. B to talk about how he used his knowledge as a spinal surgeon and his own personal experience with chronic pain to develop a treatment paradigm that offers a road to full recovery with or without surgery. They also discuss how anger and stress are intrinsically linked to pain, why resolving conflicts and managing our mental health is important for recovery, why proper preparation for surgery on the patient side is so important to the success of the operation, how this preparation can often eliminate the need for surgery all together, and how this information has been received by the medical community. You can find Dr. Hanscom’s book on Amazon.com and wherever books are sold.

Did you know that 70% of dogs have gingivitis by the age of 3?! On this week’s show, we welcome back our favorite veterinarian, Dr. Julie Towle, to talk about the importance of dental health in animals and some things pet owners can do to help them. Dr. Towle joins Amy and Dr. B to discuss owner neglect, food quality now vs. 50 years ago, and how to tell if an animal has gingivitis. They also discuss the effects poor dental health can have on an animal’s overall health, how to establish good dental hygiene habits early on, and tips for keeping your pet’s teeth clean. Dr. B also talks about his pet raccoon for a while. You’re definitely going to want to hear all about that!