IMPACT

Today I’m speaking with Dr. Bradley Bush. Dr. Bush is a naturopathic physician practicing in Minnesota. In his practice he focuses on adrenal health, sleep and Lyme disease. Today we had the opportunity to talk about these factors in a really particular context. We talked about optimal neuro-endocrine balance for entrepreneurs. We talked about the reason that the digestive system is the root of everything to do with a person’s health, and we also looked at why it is that you can’t sleep. Until my personal coughing fit interrupted the discussion, we were also dipping into the epidemic of Lyme disease. This episode is jampacked, it is speaking specifically to entrepreneurs and go-getters, and you’re going to get a lot out of it.

Key Takeaways:

[:41] Please join our Facebook community, Legacy, a group of bad-ass women collectively committed to leaving the world better than we found it.

[2:50] Inflammation can be the cause of depression.

[4:25] Some people will be more susceptible to problems based on predisposition.

[7:07] How did Dr. Bush decide to become an ND?

[9:10] Adrenal fatigue is a wearing down of the functionality of the adrenal gland.

[11:43] Could you have adrenal fatigue?

[16:40] What is the best test to assess adrenal health?

[18:59] Gut health is crucial to adrenal function.

[21:58] If you find relief using an antidepressant, that can be a key clue to how you can feel better naturally.

[24:43] How can you protect yourself from developing adrenal fatigue?

[28:34] Poor sleep is an epidemic.

[30:46] Sleep issues are often deep rooted and require some detective work to address.

[32:37] Don’t use your screen devices at night.

[34:03] Honor your body’s needs.

[35:13] What is Lyme disease and why is it such a big issue?

[38:41] Health is the ability to accomplish everything that you want.

[39:11] Take this month’s quiz about digestion at meghanwalker.com/entrepologyquiz.

[40:08] What is Dr. Bush’s morning routine?

[40:56] Dr. Bush blends coconut cream into his coffee.

[41:16] Dr. Bush enjoys running, swimming and gardening.

[41:22] Entrepreneurism can be inherent or learned.

[42:25] Connect with Dr. Bush at stillwaternatural.com or neurovanna.com.

[44:09] If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more, please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. We would also appreciate a review.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Legacy Facebook Group

Stillwater Natural

Neurovanna

Today I sat down with Susan Hobson. Susan is a high performance coach working with elite business leaders, entrepreneurs and athletes. As you will soon hear, she has a remarkable ability to tap into the brain and leverage it to our advantage. This interview is full of actionable strategies to help you recognize patterns that are no longer serving your mission, and immediate steps to help you achieve your true potential. One cool thing about Susan is that no one can escape her incredible ability to perceive their state. If you are ready to go to the next level, she’ll call you on it and take you there. Conversely, if you’ve been hiding in your own head and making things up as to why you can’t move forward, she’s going to find that for you as well. This is an incredibly applicable interview, you are absolutely going to love it.

Key Takeaways:

[1:02] Please join our Facebook community, Legacy, a group of bad-ass women collectively committed to leaving the world better than we found it.

[2:58] Susan used to be a professional women’s hockey player, and she believes that plays into her ability to read people.

[5:32] Even high performers hit brick walls, and experience health crises. Susan experienced that firsthand in college, and decided to pursue coaching after a coach turned everything around for her.

[8:51] How can a coach help someone go from a state of self-sabotage to a state of high achievement?

[10:17] You can’t be vague about the change that you want.

[12:36] Extrinsic motivation is not sustainable.

[15:17] Where is the balance between gratitude and ambition?

[20:42] How does Susan instill successful patterns into her daughter’s life?

[24:09] Susan utilizes a technique called NLP which is basically the art and science of influence.

[26:03] What is a quick exercise that a high achiever can use when they feel like they have plateaued?

[28:24] An expectation of perfection can be a big roadblock for many people.

[34:31] When setting goals, it’s important to think about how we want to feel rather than some material thing that we want.

[37:40] Take this month’s quiz about digestion at meghanwalker.com/entrepologyquiz.

[38:43] How you start your day (your morning routine) is a big predictor of how the day will go.

[41:27] Susan is a big fan of Tony Robbins and his books.

[42:28] Susan likes to drink green tea with maca.

[43:21] Susan uses play and fun strategically.

[44:16] Susan believes she was born an entrepreneur, but she believes people can be trained to be entrepreneurs as well.

[44:46] Entrepreneurs are willing to take risks.

[47:27] Susan is offering 50% off of a Deep Dive Assessment to Entrepology listeners.

[48:52] If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more, please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. We would also appreciate a quick review.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Legacy Facebook Group

Elite High Performance

Susan Hobson on Facebook

Susan’s Youtube Channel

Susan on LinkedIn

Email: [email protected]

Today we are talking with Amie Valpone, an author and health advocate from New York City. Amie hosts all of her ideas on thehealthyapple.com and is the best-selling author of Eating Clean: The 21 Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation, and Reset Your Body. Amie had a health crisis in her own life, and when conventional medicine was not able to find solutions for her, she went looking for something different. She was on a quest, and eventually she became an evangelist. In this episode we talk about mold, Lyme disease, endocrine disorders and truly re-discovering health. Amie talks about being outside of her body; living a corporate lifestyle where she pushed and pushed, and then finally understanding what it meant to feel what was inside of her. Amie is a beautiful example of taking what is handed to you and turning it into something absolutely incredible. This interview was enlightening for me, and I hope it will be for you as well.

Key Takeaways:

[:53] Please join our Facebook community, Legacy, a group of bad-ass women collectively committed to leaving the world better than we found it.

[4:01] Some of the best doctors in the country couldn’t figure out what was wrong with Amie, but through Functional Integrative Medicine Amie went from a place of illness to a place of vibrancy and health.

[8:05] Western medicine has strengths and weaknesses.

[11:30] Amie has an MTHFR genetic mutation, which may have made her more susceptible to health problems.

[14:50] Learning to slow down has been crucial to Amie’s healing journey.

[17:00] A doctor overdosed Amie with progesterone cream, which shut down her endocrine system. That experience taught Amie to take back her power and trust herself.

[20:08] How does a sense of purpose relate to health?

[24:42] You can’t do it all.

[26:22] What are Amie’s real food staples?

[33:15] Amie doesn’t want to be famous, she just wants to help people.

[34:51] Health is eating, drinking, and doing whatever makes you feel good.

[36:34] Take this month’s quiz about digestion at meghanwalker.com/entrepologyquiz.

[37:43] Amie has stopped drinking lemon water, but other parts of her morning routine have remained consistent.

[38:09] For a long time Amie just read medical books, but now she prefers reading about the mind/body connection.

[38:39] Dandelion root tea is Amie’s hot beverage of choice.

[39:29] Amie loves to dance and be outside.

[40:07] Entrepreneurism is a part of an individual’s destiny.

[42:18] If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more, please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. We would also appreciate a quick review.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Legacy Facebook Group

The Healthy Apple

The Healthy Apple on Instagram

The Healthy Apple on Facebook

The Healthy Apple on Pinterest

The Healthy Apple on Twitter

Eating Clean: The 21 Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation, and Reset Your Body by Amie Valpone

Today we are talking to Dr. Denis Wilson, an integrative practitioner practicing in Florida, as well as an entrepreneur, with a passion for understanding the tempo and the temperature of life. Dr. Wilson doesn’t just have a passing interest in thyroid health, he has a thyroid syndrome named after him. He is kind, witty and knowledgeable about a topic that affects so many of us — adrenal and thyroid health. Dr. Wilson explains that the thyroid gland sets the pace of life. You won’t want to miss this episode.

Key Takeaways:

[:29] Thank you to our sponsor, Legacy.

[1:58] What influenced Dr. Wilson’s interest in thyroid and adrenal health and his journey to a holistic approach to practicing medicine?

[4:28] It really isn’t logical to expect thyroid dysfunction to show up on a blood test.

[6:39] Metabolism problems may be caused by lack of thyroid hormone, or by difficulty converting the thyroid hormone.

[7:17] 37 degrees Celsius is a good baseline body temperature.

[8:20] The creator of the TSH blood test was worried that doctors would put too much store in the test and ignore other signs and symptoms of thyroid dysfunction.

[9:49] Toxins and stress may be playing a big role in the current thyroid dysfunction epidemic.

[11:06] Blue light is also a problem for hormone function.

[11:56] Treating adrenal fatigue sometimes cures symptoms of thyroid dysfunction.

[13:16] What exactly is adrenal fatigue?

[16:03] Not everyone who experiences stress will develop adrenal fatigue.

[17:09] How does Dr. Wilson manage stress?

[18:57] What are some common symptoms of adrenal fatigue?

[20:42] Dr. Wilson likes to try treating his patients with “potent groceries,” before running “a ton of tests.”

[22:15] Dr. Wilson uses therapies to reboot hormone pathways.

[25:19] Can someone come off of thyroid medication?

[27:16] What about autoimmune thyroid conditions like Hashimoto’s and Grave’s?

[28:53] How can low temperatures lead to autoimmune conditions?

[31:08] Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome is a reversible problem.

[34:02] Dr. Wilson absolutely tests temperature on every patient he sees.

[36:11] How should someone take their temperature to ensure an accurate reading?

[40:34] Health is optimal function of the body, mind and spirit.

[41:00] Take this month’s quiz about stress and adrenal fatigue at meghanwalker.com/entrepologyquiz.

[41:38] Dr. Wilson incorporates a really unique flashcard system into his morning routine.

[43:32] Dr. Wilson prefers to read non-fiction.

[44:05] Dr. Wilson likes Celestial Seasonings Apple and Cinnamon.

[44:52] What does Dr. Wilson do for fun?

[46:00] Entrepreneurism may be an inherent personality trait, or may be learned.

[48:03] If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more, please subscribe to the Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. We would also appreciate a quick review.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness, by Broda Barnes

DUTCH Test

Geratherm Thermometer

WilsonsSyndrome.com

RestorativeFormulations.com

Legacy

Today we talk to Dr. Andrew Blackwood, a psychotherapist focused on family and marriage counseling, with particular interest in family of origin. He is about to release a book about how to craft the perfect apology. Andrew has kind eyes, a warm heart, and a whole lot of wisdom. He is equal parts compassion and call to action. Our conversation today is full of pure gold, and I know you’re going to love it.

Key Takeaways:

[:29] Thank you to our sponsor, Legacy.

[2:19] Dr. Blackwood’s parents divorced when he was 13, but that wasn’t the main thing that led him to marriage and family counseling.

[4:46] The incidence of mental health challenges is particularly high in entrepreneurs, and that is often linked to family relationships.

[6:07] To what extent does our family of origin determine our destiny?

[6:58] Awareness is so important to our success in family relationships.

[9:08] What is the difference between worry and concern?

[10:13] Is parent/child conflict a natural part of individuation?

[13:23] Family dynamics influence, but do not dictate, identity.

[17:40] There are specific characteristics that help entrepreneurs forge their own path.

[19:21] Should we all be in therapy?

[21:32] The partners of entrepreneurs have a lot of added stressors. It is helpful, but not always possible, for them to know what they are signing up for.

[25:04] Making a genuine apology is an art.

[31:29] Health is intrinsically connected to growth.

[32:08] To take this month’s quiz about stress and adrenal fatigue at meghanwalker.com/entrepologyquiz.

[32:51] Dr. Blackwood’s morning routine includes exercise and devotional time.

[33:41] Dr. Blackwood enjoys reading non-fiction and just finished reading Dave Ramsey’s The Total Money Makeover.

[33:54] Dr. Blackwood doesn’t usually drink hot drinks, but he has a couple favorites for special occasions.

[34:15] Dr. Blackwood likes hanging out with his friends and family, and dancing.

[34:26] Entrepreneurism must be learned at some point, even if entrepreneurial tendencies are innate to a person.

[35:51] Follow Dr. Blackwood at Coachdrew.ca or DKleadership.org.

[36:26] If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more, please subscribe to the Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. We would also appreciate a quick review.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Legacy

The Total Money Makeover: The Proven Plan for Financial Fitness, by David Ramsey

Coachdrew.ca

DKleadership.org

In today’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Rhea Mehta. Dr. Rhea has a PhD in Molecular Toxicology and Nutritional Biochemistry. She is the founder of Living Rhea and has been a contributor to the Huffington Post and Mind Body Green. In addition to her speaking on optimal life design and working with private clients, most recently, she has taken on the role as CEO of Bowhead Health. She is the founder of Global Smoothie Day and a co-founder of Camp Reset. In this episode we got into the nitty-gritty of how to make a great smoothie, the most important element of leadership, and how to transform your life through the power of fun and escape. Building community to drive change? This episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

[:30] Thank you to our sponsor, Legacy.

[2:18] Art and expression were a big part of Dr. Rhea’s childhood.

[4:30] How did Dr. Rhea stop caring what other people thought, and start living her truth?

[6:38] Everyone is so reluctant to be vulnerable.

[7:00] The way that Dr. Rhea introduces herself is very dependent upon who she is talking to.

[7:40] Dr. Rhea schedules self-care time into her calendar.

[10:13] What makes the perfect smoothie?

[16:19] What are some good smoothie alternatives?

[20:25] Dr. Rhea wants to make healthy living more accessible.

[21:57] The concept of self-love is confusing to a lot of people.

[24:41] Camp Reset is about bringing people back to a place of reckless abandon and new experiences, while taking a break from technology.

[28:16] How can you reset at home?

[30:34] Dr. Rhea hasn’t always wanted to be an entrepreneur.

[32:09] Dr. Rhea prefers the term “well-being” to the word “health.”

[35:11] What process does Dr. Rhea take her private clients through?

[39:25] To take this month’s quiz about stress and adrenal fatigue at meghanwalker.com/entrepologyquiz.

[39:49] Dr. Rhea calls her morning routine her Sun Ceremony.

[41:59] What is Dr. Rhea reading right now?

[42:55] A turmeric latte is Dr. Rhea’s hot beverage of choice.

[44:06] What does Dr. Rhea do for fun?

[44:39] Dr. Rhea says people can learn to be entrepreneurs.

[44:58] Connect with Dr. Rhea at livingrhea.com.

[46:29] If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more, please subscribe to the Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. We would also appreciate a quick review.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Living Rhea

Bowhead Health

Global Smoothie Day

Camp Reset

Tweetables:

“I started to honor my truth, and care less about judgement from others.”

“Sixty percent of your smoothie should be greens.”

“Most of us in the health world got here because of some serious life event.”

“Get out. Go into nature. Turn off your phone.”

“What enticed me about entrepreneurship was the freedom.”

More About Dr. Rhea Metha

Rhea Mehta, PhD is a doctor of Molecular Toxicology & Nutritional Biochemistry, an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and self-care activist. She is the Founder of Living Rhea, a lifestyle consultancy and movement that empowers change-makers to realize their true potential through a program encompassing self-discovery, ritual and routine building, detoxification and functional nutrition. A contributor to the Huffington Post and Mind Body Green, Dr. Rhea speaks internationally on topics such as optimal life design, nutrition for productivity and performance, and her personal story of conquering chronic disease and stepping into health leadership. Rhea is also the CEO of Bowhead Health, a personalized healthcare technology start up, Founder of Global Smoothie Day (Oct 3), a movement to embrace inclusive self-care, and the co-founder of Camp Reset, a 3-day adult summer camp and digital detox based on the principles of play, connection and transformation.

Special Offer from Rhea for Listener’s of the Entrepology Podcast:

4-Week Smoothie Challenge: http://thechangemakerformula.com

Connect with My Guest

W: http://livingrhea.com

T: @rheamehta

FB: facebook.com/drrheamehta

IG: @drrheamehta

Monthly Quiz

Part of improving your health and performance as an entrepreneur requires that you take inventory of your current state of health. To this end, we have prepared a monthly quiz related to the health and performance of entrepreneurs and go-getters. This month, the focus is on stress and adrenal health….

See where you stack up and access the quiz right here. 

Call to Action

Surprise, surprise, our call to action this week is all about the implementation of a daily smoothie. Want some help with this, check out my guide for putting together a perfect smoothie every time. Find it here.

Today we talk with Jen Oliver, founder of LoveFitMama.com, the platform through which she educates, inspires, and transforms busy moms into loving, fit mamas by restoring their core, igniting their passion, and designing their ideal reality. Jen has made it her mission to passionately teach women to love their bodies and take loving control of their lives. Fueled by her genuine zest for life and adventure, our conversation naturally touched on mindfulness, bedtime routines (for entrepreneurs, not kids), as well as the logistics of packing up your life, and traveling around the world with a two-year-old and four-year-old in tow. This episode could truly be a rule book for living the good life.

Key Takeaways:

[:30] Thank you to our sponsor, Legacy.

[2:01] Jen and Dr. Meghan played basketball together in high school.

[2:32] Jen realized when she was very young that she enjoyed making people feel better about themselves.

[4:50] A personal training job was crucial to Jen’s understanding of what she really wanted in a career.

[6:01] How did becoming a mother affect Jen’s career path?

[10:12] How she went from fitness model to role model.

[11:00] Often, it is people’s perception of their own bodies that holds them back from reaching their goals.

[12:30] Some people feel like their body has betrayed them, and mindfulness can help to heal that feeling.

[14:51] We need to take Getting Out of Our Head 101.

[17:36] How does Jen define success?

[21:39] If you aren’t tuning into your own needs, you are going to let people down.

[22:14] Even after Jen graduated with a master’s degree, she had the strong feeling that her dream job had not been created yet.

[24:25] Jen feels honored and grateful every time she is called “Mom.” She loves being an entrepreneur, too.

[26:42] Jen created true freedom, and used it to travel around the world.

[30:08] Live your values.

[34:08] What can each of us do, starting today, to make the world a better place?

[36:56] Take this month’s quiz about stress and adrenal fatigue.

[37:21] Jen schedules out five o’clock to seven o’clock every morning, for her morning routine.

[41:42] What are Jen’s favorite travel snacks?

[43:23] Jen loves dandelion tea.

[44:02] What does Jen do for fun?

[44:46] Entrepreneurship can be learned.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Better Than Before, by Gretchen Rubin

Fit Mama Facebook Group

Fit Mama on Instagram

21 Days to Love Your Body E-book

Tweetables:

“When you love the body you have, you have the body you love.”

“It wasn’t ever about appearance for me.”

“I grew a human inside my body. That was the most miraculous thing that ever could’ve happened.”

“Discipline paves the road to freedom.”

More About Jen Oliver

Jen is the founder and CEO of FitMama. Jen learned early on that being a FitMama all starts with LOVE and created a movement of empowering women to love their bodies and love their lives.

Jen is a certified Bellies Inc. trainer and specializes in the pre- and post-natal journey of building a solid foundation in the body by pre-habbing and re-habbing the core.

Jen has completed a Master’s degree in Exercise and Healthy Psychology at McMaster University and co-founded LivferU Personal Management Consulting in 2008. She continues to train and coach individuals to achieve their goals and has been a sought-after speaker throughout Canada.

Jen participated in a 10-day Vipassana silent meditation retreat and is a trained practitioner in the healing art of Reiki. Helping others with self awareness, self love, self acceptance and personal development is a central focus for Jen. She created the popular podcast Kaizen with Jen, which features insights based on research and experience offering listeners food for thought and action items for continuous self-improvement in any domain.

Jen’s athleticism and love for sports led her to pursue her undergraduate education at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario while playing five years of varsity basketball. After Graduating with two Bachelors degrees, one in Honours Psychology and one in Physical and Health Education, Jen went on to work in the field of health and fitness. Her industry career included personal training, fitness instruction, nutrition coaching, fitness competing, educating others through health, nutrition and wellness seminars and fitness club management.

Jen believes nutrition is the cornerstone of optimal health and without the proper nutrients to create healthy brain chemistry, it is impossible to be your best for yourself or those around you. Healthy relationships begin with healthy minds and bodies, and as a holistic nutritionist, Jen takes a mind-body approach to ensure that nutrition and mindfulness form the basis of her coaching practice. Jen is the mother of two young daughters and lives with her husband Chris in Ontario, Canada.

Special Offer from Jen for Listener’s of the Entrepology Podcast:

Grab a free copy of Jen’s eBook and offerings. $57 Value.

Http://lovefitmama.com/love

Want even more move, join her Facebook group: Facebook.com/groups/lovefitmama

Connect with My Guest

W: http://lovefitmama.com

T: @lovefitmama

FB: Lovefitmama

IG: @love_fitmama

SC: LoveJenOliver

Monthly Quiz

Part of improving your health and performance as an entrepreneur requires that you take inventory of your current state of health. To this end, we have prepared a monthly quiz related to the health and performance of entrepreneurs and go-getters. This month, the focus is on stress and adrenal health….

See where you stack up and access the quiz right here.

Call to Action

We can’t move forward unless we start to take action. This week’s call to action; gratitude changes not only your perspective, but your physiology as well. Work on setting aside 2 minutes in the morning and evening to focus on what you are grateful for in your life.

Dr. Marc Bubbs is a board certified naturopathic doctor, author, speaker, strength coach and sports nutrition lead for the Canadian Men’s National Basketball Team. He has worked with athletes and others trying to improve their health for over a decade. He is also an ancestral lifestyle expert and the author of The Paleo Project: The 21st Century Guide to Looking Leaner, Getting Stronger and Living Longer.

Key Takeaways:

[:29] Thank you to our sponsor, Legacy.

[3:04] What is ancestral medicine, and how did Dr. Bubbs find it?

[9:18] How can busy people stick to an ancestral lifestyle?

[12:28] Dr. Bubbs will be publishing a series of articles about secrets to longevity.

[15:36] Focus on overall health, rather than body composition.

[16:34] Identify your biggest roadblocks to vibrant health, and target them in order to make the most progress.

[17:30] Start small and be open to change.

[18:46] Dr. Bubbs recommends intermittent fasting.

[21:13] How do you know if you are in ketosis?

[23:06] Men and women have different nutritional needs.

[25:42] Stress is a big problem for people today.

[28:13] Having lab work done can be very helpful.

[31:05] What does Dr. Bubbs think about supplements?

[34:04] Monitor your health and seek help when something isn’t right.

[35:07] Take this month’s quiz about stress and adrenal fatigue.

[35:28] What is Dr. Bubbs’s morning routine?

[36:05] Dr. Bubbs goes to bed early.

[36:16] Dr. Bubbs has several hot beverages of choice.

[36:34] Dr. Bubbs loves spending time with his kids.

[36:59] Entrepreneurship may come naturally or may be learned.

[37:38] Dr. Bubbs would love a personal chef.

Mentioned in This Episode:

The Paleo Project: The 21st Century Guide to Looking Leaner, Getting Stronger and Living Longer, by Dr. Marc Bubbs

Dr. Bubbs’ Performance Podcast

Legacy

Dr. Bubbs on Instagram

Dr. Bubbs on Facebook

More About Dr. Marc Bubbs

Dr. Marc Bubbs is a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor, Author, Speaker, Sports Nutrition Lead for the Canadian Men's National Basketball Team and Strength Coach. He has been working with athletes, active people and those striving to improve their health for over a decade and is passionate that diet, exercise and lifestyle are the MOST powerful tools for improving your overall health, body composition and performance. He is the author of The Paleo Project: The 21st Century Guide to Looking Leaner, Getting Stronger, and Living Longer , a regular contributor to Breaking Muscle, PaleoDiet.com and Healthier Talks, as well as the nutrition advisory board member for Strong Magazine. Dr. Bubbs regularly presents at health, fitness and medical conferences across North America and Europe, consults with NBA, NHL and MLB teams, and sees patients out of the Sport Medicine Clinic at the Toronto Athletic Club in downtown Toronto. 

Connect with My Guest

W:  http://drbubbs.com

T: @DrBubbs

FB: @DrBubbs

IG: @DrBubbs

Monthly Quiz

Part of improving your health and performance as an entrepreneur requires that you take inventory of your current state of health. To this end, we have prepared a monthly quiz related to the health and performance of entrepreneurs and go-getters. This month, the focus is on stress and adrenal health….

See where you stack up and access the quiz right here http://meghanwalker.com/entrepologyquiz

Call to Action

We can’t move forward unless we start to take action. This week’s call to action; change what you snack on in the afternoon. Rather than a second coffee or something sweet, try adding a saturated fat like organic beef jerky or some guacamole.

In this podcast we sit down with mother, teacher and visionary entrepreneur, Christine Russell. Christine is the co-founder and owner of the Toronto-based yoga studio 889 Yoga. She is an entrepreneur who believes in miracles and the limitless possibilities that arise from a well-planned journey inward. Today she shares her thoughts on mindfulness, essential oils, entrepreneurship, and, most especially, gives us a look into her epic and beautiful morning routine.

Key Takeaways:

[2:23] We have everything we need.

[3:52] How did Christine’s love of yoga lead her to entrepreneurship?

[5:37] Christine’s parents have influenced her entrepreneurial spirit.

[8:39] How does Christine stay grounded and calm while running her business?

[13:12] The term “mindfulness” comes with a lot of cultural baggage, so how can we encourage others to be mindful?

[21:05] What are Christine’s favorite wellness hacks?

[25:34] Dr. Meghan recommends THIS for meditation.

[26:56] Christine recommends essential oils for a quick shift in energy.

[33:51] Christine says every home needs a space for sacred practice and stillness.

[37:01] Keep toxins out of your home.

[38:49] What is Christine’s morning routine?

[41:15] Christine loves Chaga mixed with organic coffee.

[42:08] Christine is an outdoor enthusiast, and also loves to dance.

[42:30] Are we born as entrepreneurs.

[43:41] If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more, please subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher, and we would really appreciate a quick review. Let us keep you healthy, because when people have their health, they can change the world!

Mentioned in This Episode:

f.lux

iPhone Bedtime Setting

The Five Minute Journal

MUSE

889 Yoga

889 Yoga Shop

Christine on Instagram

Email Christine at [email protected]

More About Christine Russell

Christine Russell is a mother to two girls, a teacher, an entrepreneur, and a visionary. She believes in miracles and the limitless possibilities arising from the journey inward. In 2007 she co-founded 889 with her sister Emily - a studio Toronto with the mission to inspire happy, healthy, peaceful lives.  889 is host to nearly 100 yoga, pilates and meditation classes weekly, a teacher training program, The 889 Shop (889yoga.com/shop) curated for your mindful lifestyle, and a beautiful community of radiant people. Christine is a kind and loving teacher of Yoga, Meditation and Essential Oils, teaching to those ready to up-level and elevate the way they think and feel and live in the world. Christine graduated from the 889 Living Yoga School, The Richard Ivey School of Business, and from the MIT EO Entrepreneurship Program. Mama Earth is her favourite playground with her girls and husband. It is Christine's personal mission to ignite your inner light and brighten those around you.

Connect with My Guest

W: www.889yoga.com

W: www.mydoterra.com/christinerussell889

E: [email protected]

Something Special for our Guests

If you are in Toronto, we welcome you to 889 for our "889 Welcome", 40 days of unlimited classes for $80. Boom. I mean, Namaste. 

Monthly Quiz

Part of improving your health and performance as an entrepreneur requires that you take inventory of your current state of health. To this end, we have prepared a monthly quiz related to the health and performance of entrepreneurs and go-getters. This month, the focus is on stress and adrenal health….

See where you stack up and access the quiz right here http://meghanwalker.com/entrepologyquiz

Call to Action

We can’t move forward unless we start to take action. This week’s call to action; make your morning sacred. It doesn’t have to happen at 5am, but when you start your day, do it with intention and a consistent routine.

Sachin Patel is a chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner and thought leader in the area of health innovation and empowered patient care. His superpower is the capacity and wisdom to de-escalate complicated ideas about health and articulate them in a way that is simple and accessible. Today I spoke with him about how to build a bio-hacked home, parenting, power foods, kryptonite nutrition and a philosophy of health and living that empowers anyone to become their strongest personal self.

Key Takeaways:

[1:51] Dr. Patel tells us about his journey to becoming a healer and entrepreneur, and how dealing with a specific group of patients changed his life.

[9:30] Dr. Patel doesn’t take on patients that are not fully committed to healing.

[12:58] Dr. Patel asks prospective patients three screening questions.

[17:08] Dr. Patel is passionate about motivation, and has researched what keeps people motivated.

[21:37] Entrepreneurs are dopamine junkies.

[24:10] How does Dr. Patel stay motivated himself?

[24:57] What does a perfect day look like to Dr. Patel?

[31:10] What are Dr. Patel’s suggestions for a healthy home?

[34:30] Dr. Patel believes that the doctor of the future is the patient, and has created a program to create scalable change through patients today.

[38:35] Dr. Patel goes to bed at 10:00 every night.

[40:28] What is Dr. Patel’s hot beverage of choice?

[41:38] Dr. Patel’s work is fun for him.

[41:48] How does Dr. Patel balance business and parenting?

[43:18] Dr. Patel believes there is a genetic component of the entrepreneurial spirit.

[45:54] If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more, please subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher, and we would really appreciate a quick review. Let us keep you healthy, because when people have their health, they can change the world!

Mentioned in This Episode:

The Living Proof Institute

The Motivation Molecule, by Sachin Patel

Find Your Chronotype

More About Sachin Patel

Dr. Sachin Patel is a proud father, husband and chiropractic physician. His passion is to help his patients and community through his organization, The Living Proof Institute. He serves his community as a Functional and Lifestyle Medicine Provider, speaker and author. He enjoys working with motivated patients that are looking to elevate their health by combining personal responsibility with his clinical expertise. His hobbies include reading, writing and public speaking. His favorite past time is spending time with his wife Dipa, and son Devin.

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T: @becomeproof

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Call to Action

We can’t move forward unless we start to take action. This week’s call to action; move forward on the lingering or unanswered symptoms you have been ignoring for sometime. Reach out to your doctor, naturopath or other healthcare provider to find out how you can take you health to the next level.