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In this episode of MetaWell, we are joined by Dr. Scott Noorda, a board-certified family medicine physician with advanced post-doctoral training from the Institute for Functional Medicine. 

📌 Topics covered:  

• Functional Medicine vs. Conventional Approaches 
• Brain Focused Medicine 
• The parallels between physical and mental healthcare 
• The "5 F's" program 
• Preventing Cognitive Decline Through Lifestyle and Early Intervention

MORE ABOUT DR. SCOTT NOORDA: 

Website: https://resolvemedical.us/dr-scott-noorda/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.scottnoorda/ 

Power Couple Habits: Work Together to Gain the Clarity and Energy to Crush Your Goals: https://a.co/d/gcPoxke

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In this episode of MetaWell, we continue our deep dive into physical well-being, this time focusing on the powerful connection between nutrition, neurochemistry, and mental health. 

We'll explore how what we eat not only fuels our bodies but directly shapes our mood, focus, and emotional balance. From the difference between dopamine and serotonin to how screen time mimics sugar consumption, we'll uncover how the smallest daily choices can create lasting changes in our overall well-being. 

📌 Topics covered: 

- Why nutrition is the foundation of all well-being 

- Dopamine vs. serotonin: the science of pleasure vs. contentment 

- How food deserts and time poverty affect health equity 

- Strategies to shift from reward-driven habits to sustainable wellness 

- The role of exercise in resetting the brain’s reward system

REFERENCES:

Dr. Robert Lustig - "The Hacking of the American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover of Our Bodies and Brains"

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In this episode of MetaWell, Adam and Cecil dive deep into the powerful connection between physical well-being and mental health. As therapists, they reflect on how identity, intentionality, and small physical habits can transform your emotional and psychological wellness. From exercise as "free medicine" to the impact of programs like 75 Hard, this candid conversation challenges listeners to reflect on what their body needs—and how to find balance without falling into extremes.

🎧 Topics We Cover: 

- Why physical and mental health are inseparable 

- How identity drives wellness decisions 

- The surprising science behind exercise and mood 

- Avoiding extremes: when discipline becomes disorder 

- Reframing your “baseline” for lasting health 

SHOW NOTES: Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds (2018) David Goggins https://davidgoggins.com/

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Dr. Adam Froerer and Cecil Walker explore the powerful role of self-narrative in shaping our sense of wellbeing. From cultural messages to personal identity, they unpack how the stories we carry influence how we see ourselves and what it takes to rewrite those stories with agency, honesty, and hope. 

If you've ever questioned who you are or where you're going, this episode offers fresh insight into becoming the author of your own wellness. 

SHOW NOTES: 

• Seligman, M. E. P. (2018). PERMA and the building blocks of well-being. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 13(4), 333–335. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2018.1437466 
• Seligman, M. E. P. (2011). Flourish: A visionary new understanding of happiness and well-being. Free Press.

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In this episode of The MetaWell Podcast, Dr. Adam Froerer and Cecil Walker dive deep into emotional well-being, not as a goal, but as a relationship.

We explore how emotions like anger, sadness, joy, and fear are essential signals, not problems to fix. Drawing on the work of Brené Brown and our own clinical insight, we unpack how flexibility, vulnerability, and self-trust are the real foundations of wellness.

SHOW NOTES: 

1. Brene Brown's book "Daring Greatly": http://brenebrown.com/book/daring-greatly/ 

2. "The Value of Using Emotions in Solution Focused Brief Therapy:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34516032/

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Wellbeing is a lifestyle, not a quick fix. It’s ongoing, intentional, and relational.

Self-care isn’t just solo-care. True wellbeing is connected to others, culture, and community.

Prevention > reaction. Investing in wellness now can prevent deeper issues later—just like maintaining a car.

Culture influences wellness. Our backgrounds shape how we define and pursue wellbeing—and we have to choose what serves us.

Small choices add up. Walking instead of driving or eating mindfully may seem small but build into a different life over time.

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Wellbeing is a process, not a destination. It’s about becoming, not just being.

Fixing problems ≠ Creating wellness. True wellbeing requires proactive effort, not just reaction to struggle.

You define your wellness. It’s self-determined and holistic—physical, emotional, financial, and beyond.

Hope is central. Focusing on what could be brings energy, joy, and direction to life.

Sustainable wellness is infrastructure, not fire-fighting. It’s building systems that keep you well over time.

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