Lyme Insider by Dr. Tom Moorcroft

Summary

Dr. Ed Breitschwerdt discusses his interest in Bartonella research and the challenges associated with studying this bacteria. He explains the discovery of Bartonella and its unique aspects, including the various vectors and modes of transmission. The prevalence of Bartonella and the challenges in diagnosing the infection are also discussed. Dr. Breitschwerdt highlights the difficulties in testing and diagnosing chronic Bartonella infections and the use of digital PCR for more accurate detection. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the pathophysiology of chronic Bartonella infection. The conversation explores the challenges in accurately diagnosing Bartonella infections and the differences in results from different labs. It highlights the importance of using the correct isolates of the organism for testing and the prevalence of different strains. ThKe discussion also touches on the phenomenon of patients stopping the production of antibodies to Bartonella and the interplay between acute and chronic infections. The conversation emphasizes the need for better diagnostic tests and the development of a vaccine to protect animals and humans from Bartonella infections.

Takeaways

Bartonella is a complex bacteria with various vectors and modes of transmission.

Diagnosing Bartonella infection, especially chronic cases, can be challenging.

Digital PCR is a promising tool for more accurate detection of Bartonella.

Chronic Bartonella infection can lead to a range of symptoms and recrudescence. Different labs may use different isolates of Bartonella, leading to different results in testing.

Patients may stop producing antibodies to Bartonella, making serology testing less reliable.

Exposure to Bartonella species is common, and many individuals may be asymptomatic carriers.

Bartonella infections may contribute to a spectrum of neurologic and neuropsychiatric diseases.

The development of a diagnostic test and a vaccine for Bartonella are important goals for future research.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:42 Interest in Bartonella Research

05:38 Challenges and Unique Aspects of Bartonella

08:37 Transmission of Bartonella

11:11 Vectors and Transmission to Humans

14:58 Prevalence of Bartonella and Challenges in Diagnosis

29:35 Chronic Bartonella Infection and Recrudescence

32:20 Pathophysiology of Chronic Bartonella Infection

36:06 Diagnostic Challenges and Digital PCR

41:13 Challenges in Accurate Diagnosis

42:02 Different Results from Different Labs

42:16 Different Isolates of the Organism

43:42 Prevalence of Bartonella Henselae Strains

44:41 Patients Stop Making Antibodies

45:56 Interplay Between Acute and Chronic Infections

46:45 Serofast State in Bartonella Henselae

47:21 Exposure to Bartonella Species

48:19 Testing Blood Donors for Bartonella

49:47 Role of Bartonella in Neurologic Diseases

52:43 Symptoms of Bartonella Infection

54:03 Understanding Bartonella on a Cellular Basis

57:34 Developing a Diagnostic Test for Bartonella

01:00:09 Vaccine Target for Bartonella

01:11:44 Protecting the Human-Animal Bond

01:18:03 Future Goals: Diagnostic Test and Vaccine

Dr. Ed Breitschwerdt, DVM , DACVIM

Learn more about Dr. Breitschwerdt and his work at NC State University

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Tom Moorcroft, DO

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Summary

In this conversation, I'm joined by Dr. Choukri Ben Mamoun and Dr. Tim Sellati to discuss Dr. Ben Mamoun's recent study on the use of combination therapy for the treatment of Babesia infection entitled: Tafenoquine-Atovaquone Combination Achieves Radical Cure and Confers Sterile Immunity in Experimental Models of Human Babesiosis.

We explore the key findings of the study, including the use of immunocompromised mouse models and the potential for long-lasting immunity. The conversation also delves into the importance of understanding the differences between tick-borne infections and the challenges of translating research findings into clinical practice. The discussion highlights the need for further research on dosing and the therapeutic index of different drugs.

Overall, the conversation provides valuable insights into the current understanding of Babesia treatment and the potential for future advancements. The conversation covers topics such as combination therapy and resistance, dormant parasites and relapse, terminology and immunocompromised, immune dysregulation and cold exposure, diagnostic testing for Babesia, improving diagnostic testing, and the goal of helping patients.

Key Takeaways

Combination therapy with tafenoquine and atovaquone has shown promising results in the treatment of Babesia infection.

Immunocompromised mouse models are valuable tools for studying the efficacy of different treatments.

Understanding the differences between tick-borne infections is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Further research is needed to determine optimal dosing and the therapeutic index of different drugs for Babesia treatment.

Recrudescence and treatment failure are important considerations in Babesia treatment.

Combination therapy can reduce the probability of resistance in parasites.

Dormant parasites may be responsible for relapse in Babesia infections.

The terminology used in scientific research may differ from the general public's understanding.

Factors like sleep, stress, and nutrition can contribute to immunocompromised states.

Diagnostic testing for Babesia needs improvement to reduce false negatives and false positives.

The ultimate goal is to help patients get better by finding the right diagnosis and treatment.

There is a need for collaboration between clinicians, researchers, and patients to advance the understanding and treatment of tick-borne infections.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

03:00 The Study and Key Findings

06:35 Understanding the Research and Clinical Implications

11:56 The Importance of Animal Models

14:43 Immunocompromised Mouse Models

23:22 Differences Between Tick-Borne Infections

26:34 Combination Therapy: Tafenoquine and Atovaquone

32:26 Dosing and Therapeutic Index

36:48 Artemisinin as a Treatment Option

46:20 Recrudescence and Treatment Failure

48:23 Combination Therapy and Resistance

50:24 Dormant Parasites and Relapse

53:18 Terminology and Immunocompromised

56:15 Immune Dysregulation and Cold Exposure

59:14 Diagnostic Testing for Babesia

01:03:22 Improving Diagnostic Testing

01:12:12 The Goal of Helping Patients

01:20:22 Caring and Finding the Truth

Link to the paper we discussed:

Tafenoquine-Atovaquone Combination Achieves Radical Cure and Confers Sterile Immunity in Experimental Models of Human Babesiosis - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38169301/

Learn More About My Guests:

Choukri Ben Mamoun, PhD - Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and of Microbial Pathogenesis; Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/choukri-benmamoun/

Timothy Sellati, PhD - Chief Scientific Officer, Global Lyme Alliance https://www.globallymealliance.org/

Learn more about Dr. Tom's Lyme Disease Practitioner Training program.

Why So Many Kids Are Picky Eaters and What to Do About It

Katie Kimball is an author, entrepreneur, teacher of a Wall Street Journal recommended online cooking class, and a mother of four. She explains how to deal with picky eaters, and get kids to willingly eat healthy foods. In conversation with Dr. Tom Moorcroft, Katie explains how to get kids to develop a healthy relationship with food, and in turn, grow into independent, resilient adults. Find the inspiration you need for your picky eater at home. Top Tips

• It is not the job of parents to get their kids to eat. By removing the stress and control over the whole process of eating, parents can help picky eaters eat healthy, whole foods.
• Sensory overload and environmental toxins around us are often the reasons why kids are so fussy about the food they will eat and not eat.
• Give kids choice, control, and agency to help them develop a healthy relationship with food.
• Getting kids into the kitchen is a good way to get them interested in food. Let kids cook, and experiment with different foods and textures to get them invested in the process of cooking.
• Kids should be allowed to handle age-appropriate kitchen tools, even knives. It is especially important to get boys involved in the process of cooking, for parents to bring up healthy, independent, self-reliant individuals.

Dr. Tom Moorcroft's Full Cup Life Podcast has benefitted numerous people, helping them achieve greatness and supercharge healing. Don't miss this enlightening and uplifting chat with Katie Kimball about kids, food, parenting, and all the associated challenges. Need a guide on your journey to health and wellbeing? Contact Dr. Tom Moorcroft, specialist in treating mystery illnesses, to get on the path to holistic healing and happiness. https://www.originsofhealth.com/ [email protected] #drtommoorcroft #tommoorcroft #fullcuplife #foodissues #pickyeater #pickyeaters #katiekimball #sensoryprocessing #relationshipwithfood #foodsensitivities #experimentwithfood #criticalthinking #kidscooking #cookingclasses #healthykids Katie Kimball The national voice of healthy kids cooking, is a blogger, TEDx speaker, former teacher, and mom of 4 kids who founded the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, recommended by The Wall Street Journal in 2020 as the best online cooking class for kids. Her blog, Kitchen Stewardship helps families stay healthy without going crazy, and she's on a mission to connect families around healthy food and teach every child to cook as part of the Kids' Meal Revolution. More about Katie

Hack Yourself with Proven Culture Hacks: In Conversation with Robert Richman

In this episode of Full Cup Life, Dr. Tom Moorcroft speaks to Robert Richman who used to be the culture strategist at Zappos and co-founded Zappos Insights. Robert reveals some of the life mantras that have helped him grow and shares how he now inspires leaders to achieve greater success. Find out more about the Xpill Experience, about changing mindsets and achieving your goals. Listen now to get inspired to make the changes required to live your best life. Top Tips

• Robert Richman was the culture strategist at Zappos and co-founded Zappos Insights. He speaks to Dr. Tom Moorcroft about leadership, life, success, feedback, and about training leaders to achieve mindset changes and move beyond blockages.
• Xpill is something that Robert Richman came up with, essentially like an open-labeled placebo designed to help people find their passion and align their actions to their goals.
• A real leader is one who listens to others first and speaks last. This is the best way to understand the feelings and capabilities of people and to effectively assign work, and delegate.
• When we speak about going out of the comfort zone, this is about being uncomfortable with something unfamiliar but not to the point of being overwhelmed. That is the point where it can become counterproductive.
• Getting feedback isn't about hearing only positive things from people. It is about hearing what one doesn't want to hear. Only when one expresses the negative can they communicate the positive effectively.

Dr. Tom Moorcroft's Full Cup Life Podcast has benefitted numerous people, helping them achieve greatness and supercharge healing. Don't miss this enlightening and uplifting chat with Robert Richman about life, leadership, goals, success, and everything in between. https://www.originsofhealth.com/ [email protected] the placebo effect how does the placebo effect work how to use the placebo effect what is the placebo effect Robert Richman how to succeed in business how to succeed in life ways to succeed in life how do I find my passion in life find your passion #fullcuplife #successgoals #successmindset #successformula #powerofplacebo #xpill #placeboeffect #empoweryourself #findyourpurpose #mindsetshift #comfortzone #goalsetting #abundancemindset #manifestingabundance Robert Richman https://robertrichman.com/ Robert Richman is a culture hacker and was Culture Strategist at Zappos. He co-created Zappos Insights, an innovative program focused on educating companies on the secrets behind Zappos' amazing employee culture. Together with CEO Tony Hsieh, Robert built Zappos Insights from a small website to a thriving multi-million dollar business teaching over 25,000 students per year. Through his work, Robert has been helpful in improving the employee culture at hundreds of companies. As one of the world's authorities on employee culture, Robert is a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences around the world and has been hired to teach culture in person at companies like Google, Toyota, and Eli Lilly. He has pioneered a number of innovative techniques to build culture, such as bringing improv comedy to the workplace. Robert graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in film, as well as from Georgetown University's Leadership Coaching Program. He is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, and he is based out of San Diego (though he's on the speaking tour most of the time).

Life, Love, Success

https://samara-health.mykajabi.com/offers/zrbgwLyS Dr. Tom Moorcroft speaks to motivational and keynote speaker Norman Gräter in this episode of Full Cup Life. Check out this fascinating chat about the most effective ways to reach life goals and to enhance the experience of that journey. Find out why it's important to be in the moment and to commit to it fully, and get inspired to never lower your standards, but to expect others to rise to the expectations and standards you set. Listen now! Top Tips The uncomfortable and unpleasant things in life are not necessarily bad or unnecessary. In fact, it is these things that give us a keener appreciation for all the good there is in life, and we benefit from understanding the contrast between the two. Assumption determines experience. Our assumptions have the power to predict and even actualize goals. If you assume that which you desire, the future becomes the present and your assumption will be fulfilled. We may think that the Universe failed to deliver the gifts that we expected from it, but the Universe will deliver. It may not deliver in the form you expect and it may not deliver exactly when you think it should, but it will deliver -- if only one can learn to recognize them. One's focus should not be fixed on the result. The focus should be upon developing a reality we can inhabit and this will free us up to many results and many possibilities. Be in the moment and inhabit it fully. Develop clarity about your goals and what you want from life. Don't lower your standards and don't compromise on what you know you deserve. It is up to others around to come up to the level that you inhabit. Raise others up, don't let yourself down. Dr. Tom Moorcroft's Full Cup Life Podcast has benefitted numerous people, helping them achieve greatness and supercharge healing. Don't miss this enlightening and uplifting chat with Norman Gräter about life, love, success, and everything in between. Join Dr. Tom each Tuesday morning for your weekly dose of Limitless. Learn how to access your Limitless nature through the study of some of the most profound texts and exercises ever produced. Study what Dr. Tom is studying directly with him. Change Your Mind, Change Your Results, Change Your Life! https://samara-health.mykajabi.com/offers/zrbgwLyS -----

Norman Graeter / Gamechanger & Hero Creator

Norman is a true celebrity whisperer. During his more than 25 years as an event manager, Norman started to ask the artists he was working with, what their key to success in life might be. What started as a small talk, ended in a self-experiment. Up to today, Norman has spoken to over 400 celebrities like Michelle Obama, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hillary Clinton, and Sylvester Stallone about their success secret for life.

He took all their wisdom and tried it successfully on himself.

Today, besides being a three-time European champion in public speaking, Norman is a multi award-winning motivational keynote speaker and mindset coach. Companies such as PayPal, DACHSER, Bosch, Viessmann, and many others trust his expertise when it comes to goal achievement and mindset. Norman also wanted to share his knowledge and experience in a life-changing arena show that he prepared for six years. 12 days before the premiere, COVID-19 hit, and everything had to be canceled. Out of this huge setback, Norman came out stronger than ever before. Currently, he is working with a multi award-winning Hollywood Producer to bring his inspirational journey onto the big screen very soon. Stay tuned for more of Norman Graeter, the hero creator.

Receive your five free gifts for your own celebrity mindset at www.celebmindset.com or visit his German page at www.norman-graeter.com

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Trevor Hash, Elite Movement Coach, of Primal Athlete Talks to Dr. Tom Moorcroft About His Journey In this episode of the Full Cup Life podcast, Dr. Tom Moorcroft catches up with Trevor Hash of Primal Athlete. We trace Trevor's journey from pain and repeated injuries over ten years, to the path of corrective exercise and finding freedom in his own body. Trevor is a super-fit athlete, and a movement and lifestyle coach, who shares his mantras for making peace with one's own body, acknowledging stress, and not apportioning blame. Listen now! Top Tips

• The seeming setbacks we experience in life are actually learning opportunities. These are bits of information that help us move forward. How we interpret the 'setbacks' is the key to overcoming them.
• Fear can sometimes manifest in the body in physical ways. We may hamper progress simply because we are scared of how the body will react to a new therapy or a different approach. We need to take that leap of faith.
• We often shy away from doing things because the apprehension of being judged may be deeply and physiologically ingrained. However, overcoming that apprehension can be freeing and joyous, and could actually turn into one's passion.
• It is important to have a morning routine where one creates certain positive habits – some minutes of movement to start the day. Just a few minutes can have beneficial impacts and could feel as though one has meditated for half an hour.
• Very often, people don't realize when they are stressed and how much that stress affects them. It is important to acknowledge that stress and to work at organizing one's mental space accordingly.

Dr. Tom Moorcroft's Full Cup Life Podcast has benefitted numerous people, helping them achieve greatness and supercharge healing. Listen to this episode to hear his inspiring and transformative conversation with Trevor Hash. Need a guide on your journey to health and wellbeing? Contact Dr. Tom Moorcroft, a specialist in treating mystery illnesses, to get on the path to holistic healing and happiness. https://www.originsofhealth.com/ [email protected] #FullCupLife #PrimalFitness #PrimalAthlete #MovingForward #FindingFreedom #CorrectiveExercise #EmbraceYourJourney #AcknowledgeStress #MovementPractice #MovementAsMeditation #FindYourFreedom #FindYourPath #NavigateYourDay #DontBlameYou #Synchronicity #StrengthSide Trevor Hash is a movement coach like no other. There's no better way to get to know him than with his own words: Do it right the first time. I spent years trying to figure everything out on my own. I learned what works, and I learned what doesn't. But more importantly, I wasted precious time learning the hard way that a coach can save you your precious time. There are plenty of great coaches out there. Here's what I can guarantee you that many other coaches cannot: an open conversation. I've used many online programs and worked with coaches who withhold their "why's" for their closest disciples. I don't want to keep my methods a secret. I will give you your program, and if you're interested in the "why" behind anything in it, I'm all for discussing it. I want to help you understand your body better. It will speed up your own progress. And it elevates us all as a community and society. I want it to become common knowledge that moving your spine is not only safe but Necessary. And that your shoulder blades shouldn't always be "back and down." I want to spread quality knowledge to you in the hopes that you will spread the knowledge as well. Check out Trevor online at: https://www.TrevorHash.com https://www.StrengthSide.com YouTube at StrengthSide (link: https://www.youtube.com/user/strengthsidetrainer)

How to Craft Your Success with a Simple Mindset Shift This episode of Dr. Tom Moorcroft's Full Cup Life introduces us to Jenn Warner who reveals how one email inspired her and led to an 885 percent increase in business sales. Don't miss Tom's insights into showing up for yourself and the importance of dreams in order to gain phenomenal success. Highlights

• It can sometimes seem as though you're living life swimming in the same circle so to speak. Then one small bit of inspiration can change everything and propel you to your success.
• You can go out and do something just for yourself. For this to happen, you have to get out of the mindset of 'that is selfish', and show up for yourself 100 percent. This is not selfishness, it is merely self-care.
• Don't forget how to dream for yourself. Dreaming is like a muscle that you have to use and you cannot permit it to fall into disrepair out of sheer neglect and disuse.
• It could be that you were doing the thing you wanted to do, but you weren't really fully there. Changing this mindset could trigger the success you seek but which always seemed just out of reach.
• You need to stop thinking about all the other stuff that is a prominent feature in your life. You need to make yourself be a prominent feature in your life.

Dr. Tom Moorcroft's Full Cup Life Podcast has benefitted numerous people, helping them achieve greatness and supercharge healing. Check out this episode where he reveals strategies for real and lasting success and practical tips for achieving this.

Need a guide on your journey to health and wellbeing? Contact Dr. Tom Moorcroft, a specialist in treating mystery illnesses, to get on the path to holistic healing and happiness. https://www.originsofhealth.com/ [email protected] #FullCupLife #HealingMasterclass #ShowUp #PositiveHeadspace #DontForgetToDream #Inspiration #DoItForYou #SelfCare #LikeWhatYouDo #DoWhatYouLike #BeAChild #WhatFeelsRight #TakeTheNextStep #PrioritizeYourself Jenn Warner Spreading joy and sunshine have always been a passion of mine and I strive to bring that to you in the products I make and the #magicmail I humbly get to deliver to your mailbox. EmilyandBean was born because of my two beautiful nieces, and after 9 years of business, they continue to be my inspiration. They are my light and joy in this crazy world and are always there to remind their Auntie Jenn to have fun, be silly, dream and that life are ALWAYS better with glitter and confetti. And I pay homage to my girls and their love of confetti in every package I mail out. My goal is to make you just as happy with your purchase as I am creating it! Stay in touch with me through my main social media locations! https://campsite.bio/emilyandbean

How Tricia Keeps Off the Weight Off and Helps Others Do the Same Tricia used to be stuck in a cycle of dieting and exercising, then losing weight and then regaining the weight before she resolved the emotional issues behind her disordered eating. Now she helps others resolve their issues. Listen as she joins Dr. Tom Moorcroft on the Full Cup Life podcast. Top Tips

• It is possible to feel great without crazy diets or impossible exercise programs. The way to do this is to get to the emotional reasons behind eating.
• Why is it that so many people regain the weight that they work so hard to lose? This is because they fail to sort out the root cause of eating and address only the symptoms of the underlying cause for the weight gain.
• Very often there is childhood trauma behind disordered eating patterns. The trauma could be sexual abuse as a child or later in life, growing up with an alcoholic parent or some infirmity in the family, or issues of abandonment.
• Often, the reason behind bingeing on sweets is the desire to deaden one's emotions. Dealing with childhood trauma helps heal a person and in turn, helps heal one's relationship with food.
• People pleasers typically do not have a strong sense of self. Constantly trying to please others can be stressful for a person and add to eating issues.

Via his Full Cup Life podcast series, Dr. Tom Moorcroft has helped numerous people heal and supercharge themselves to achieve their true potential. Listen to this episode to know how Tricia went from being 50 pounds overweight to super-fit, to helping others heal their hunger. Need a guide on your journey to health and wellbeing? Contact Dr. Tom Moorcroft, a specialist in treating mystery illnesses, to get on the path to holistic healing and happiness. https://www.originsofhealth.com/ [email protected] #FullCupLife #selfcare #prioritizeyourself #motivation #positivity #dedication #quoteoftheday #selflove #attitude #happiness #progress #selfcarematters #liveyourbestlife #hardwork #inspiration Tricia Nelson lost fifty pounds by identifying and healing the underlying causes of her emotional eating. Tricia has spent nearly thirty years researching the hidden causes of addictive personality. Tricia is an Emotional Eating Expert and author of the #1 bestselling book, Heal Your Hunger, 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now. She also certifies health coaches so they can get better results, referrals, and revenue by helping their clients overcome emotional eating. Tricia is the host of the popular podcast, The Heal Your Hunger Show and is a highly regarded speaker. Tricia has been featured on NBC, CBS, KTLA, FOX, and Discovery Health. Free Quiz: Are You an Emotional Eater or a Food Addict? Take the QUIZ and get your personalized score! https://www.healyourhunger.com/quiz/ Emotional Eating Breakthrough Session (Complimentary) Value $300 https://www.healyourhunger.com/apply Tricia Nelson https://www.HealYourHunger.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsaucetoendemotionaleating/

Kids with Chronic Conditions – How to Heal as a Family Are you a parent struggling to manage a chronic pediatric condition such as ADHD, Autism, PANS, or Asperger's in your child? Are you looking for effective targeted treatment to help your child thrive? Right now, you need to claim the tools to manage the condition and heal as a family. Find out how you can effectively help your child manage their condition. Listen to this episode of the Full Cup Life to know more as Dr. Tom Moorcroft and Tyler Lewis of Rogue Recovery discuss treatment modalities for managing symptoms and for healing as a family. HIGHLIGHTS

• Self-care is most important for the parents of kids with chronic conditions. Self-care and not sacrifice – this is a vital aspect of caregiving and healing.
• Families of kids with ADHD, Autism, Asperger's, PANS, and other conditions have diverse, unique needs and need to find support appropriate for these.
• Focus your attention on what you need to do to manage your child's condition and heal your family. Where focus goes, energy follows.
• Trauma is unique to each person that has experienced it. The cascading effect of each traumatic event or circumstance is not immediately evident to the onlooker.
• Education and awareness are the first steps towards taking charge of your child's chronic condition and creating wellness for your family.

Dr. Tom Moorcroft has made it his life's mission to diagnose and heal viral and bacterial illnesses as well as mycotoxin illnesses with simple, often natural treatments. He works intensively with infection-induced autoimmune encephalitis, Lyme disease, and more. He heads Origins of Health; an Osteopathic medical center specializing in Osteopathic Manipulation. Watch this episode of the Full Cup Life with Tyler Lewis from Rogue Recovery, to find real, healthful solutions to a host of chronic conditions found in kids including Autism, Asperger's, ADHD, PANS, and more, and learn how there is hope and treatment for every situation, no matter what others say.

Call 860.438.7096 to know more or fill out this Contact Form https://www.originsofhealth.com/contact/ to reach out to Dr. Moorcroft. Learn more about Full Cup Life and Rogue Recovery, and how these could be transformative for you and your family.

Tyler Lewis: After watching her own son regress into severe autism at 22 months, Tyler Lewis left the world of allopathy to become a Holistic Health Practitioner. She knew that if a child could regress into autism, the could be recovered from it as well and her journey to seek the healing needed for her own son, led her to open an integrative pediatric practice and create an online health and wellness program for families affected by autism called The Autism Map. Her goal is to raise awareness about the environmental causes of autism, help educate families on how to live truly healthy in today's toxic world, and coach people about the incredible power of mindset in their own healing. Tyler lives in Colorado with her children and practices at Rogue Family Wellness in Lafayette.

Why Average Sucks and How to Be More

Michael Bernoff is the author of the book Average Sucks, and a communications teacher who conducts the tele-coaching program called Call2ActionTime.com. As a part of this Full Cup Life series of podcasts, Tom Moorcroft caught up with Michael Bernoff for an edifying and enjoyable chat about changing mindsets and achieving one's inner potential.

The podcast touches on a host of important and relevant themes such as examining life to decide what changes need making, and about the right way to bring about those changes. The discussion also meanders towards the right approach to parenting – about the need to raise kids who are self-sufficient and capable of taking care of themselves. As the experts in the podcast agree, the need is not to domesticate kids but to raise them with the tools they need to survive out in the world.

Michael Bernoff tells an allegorical story about a person who thought his life was fine but really could be so much more. This is a person who earns well, has a nice family and life, so why should he strive for anything more? Check out the podcast to know more and to find out why even something like the COVID pandemic could be an opportunity in disguise, and learn how a change in mindset could change life outcomes.

Michael Bernoff: As founder and president of the Human Communications Institute, Michael has helped thousands of people transform their lives through his signature events, audio seminars, and one-on-one coaching. Combining his natural talent as a communicator, deep understanding of motivation, and a powerful ability to tap into virtually anyone's desire for success, he's unlocked the mysteries of building charisma, influence, persuasion, and connection with others. By creating and utilizing Human Interaction TechnologyTM(HIT), an innovative teaching method, Michael sheds light on subliminal psychological triggers that affect performance and reveals powerful strategies for leaving "average life" behind. The result is greater financial wealth, physical health, and lasting confidence in all aspects of life – both personal and professional.

https://michaelbernoff.com/