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David Tomen is the Nootropics Expert, the number one source for the world of nootropics, the latest neuroscience research, and science-backed tips to boost brain power and improve mental health. Based on his own personal experience and thorough research, he knows one can have a razor-sharp mind within days!

He discovered nootropics at a desperate time in his own life, and truly they saved his life. He shares his personal story, which is most-likely similar to many other people! Diagnosed with adult ADD, then later severe hypothyroidism, and it was his own research and use of nootropics that actually made him better.

If you are suffering from things like brain fog, low energy, moodiness, difficulty sleeping, memory or inability to focus, dementia, Alzheimer's, ADD, depression, or even long covid symptoms, you will want to listen to this interview, and visit nootropicsexpert.com to discover the recipes and nootropic stacks David provides.
In this interview, David discusses what nootropics are, specific nootropics and purpose in relation to mental and brain health. Specifically, he explains the use and benefits of methylene blue and nicotine.

He is one of my favorite guests, and it was an absolute honor to have him! Please go to his website to check out the books he has written, and all the amazing resources he provides!

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I was happy to have Gin Stephens back on the podcast! Our first interview on intermittent fasting and her book, Fast. Feast. Repeat. generated a lot of views & questions, so the first part of this interview, Gin answered some of those questions!
Then we discussed her latest book, "Cleanish," all about eating (mostly) clean, living (mainly) clean, and unlocking our bodies natural ability to self-clean! Our bodies have the amazing ability to naturally detox from toxins, yet when it becomes overwhelmed, systems start to fail and disease can set in. Gin discusses where hidden toxins are found, names and labels to be aware of, and ways to assist our body in the detox processes! She provides science-based evidence on the diet we should "mainly" follow, personal products, and cleaning products we should avoid, and ones we can safely use! She also provides the evidence for fasting and the benefits to overall health & well-being it can provide! Gin is full of information, and truly an expert when it comes to intermittent fasting!

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Does evolution favor aging or longevity? Is aging a product of natural selection? Dr. Kris Verburgh is a medical doctor who specializes in aging and longevity, he is a co-founder of the neutraceutical company, Novoslabs, and a partner of the million dollar longevity fund that invests in new technologies to address aging! He wrote his first science book at the age of 16, and by age 28, he had written four, including The Longevity Code.  At the University of Brussels, he researches and teaches about longevity.  Learn more about Dr. Kris Verburgh here.

In this interview, he discusses:

• why it seems all living things weaken and die
• how much of aging is genetic
• mechanisms of aging and why epigenetics is most important
• significance of Omega-3s, which one is the right one to take
• foundation of the longevity diet
• calorie restriction the key? Is low protein ideal? 
• when. we should implement anti-aging interventions & why
• what is at stake in the human effort to overcome the aging process? Are we playing God?
• how much longer is it possible to extend one's lifespan?
• what are biological clocks?
• anti-oxidant supplements actually age you faster
• red-light therapy benefits
• what is a longevity nutraceutical? 
• longevity lifestyle we should all be aiming to live!

Watch the full episode on YouTube here.

Follow the  #YoungerForLonger journey with Dr. Kris Verburgh and Novoslabs on instagram. Facebook. LinkedIn. Twitter.

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Hello! I'm Kimberly, and I am a family nurse practitioner (FNP)! In my last year of FNP school, I was in the worse shape of my life mentally and physically! My joints ached all over, and I had severe back pain that made it difficult to get through my clinical rotations! I had three spinal injections that were of little help! I was stressed out, sleep deprived, depressed, and my body was full of inflammation! Once I completed school, passed my boards, I realized I had to try to get my health back! I changed to a plant-based diet, starting walking, completed a 100-mile, 10- day challenge, started sleeping, changed my mindset, and through it all, I found my purpose (other than being a mom to four beautiful children)! Everything I was learning about health, wellness, mindset, & longevity, I wanted to share with everyone else, so I started The 5-Minute NP. I realized  small, incremental health changes were actually life changing!

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This is the title of the new book by Dr. Elfrat LaMandre that will be published in the upcoming months! She is an Integrative and Family Nurse Practitioner with her PhD who has a large practice in Staten Island New York! She has developed TheKnewMethod that aims to empower patients to know their symptoms are not just in their head and there is a “better way” get to the root cause of why they just don’t feel well! 

In this interview, we discuss more about:

• TheKnewMethod
• How through certain labs, targeted nutrition, supplements, & lifestyle changes, the root cause can be identified and people can get their health and life back
• The root cause is often chronic inflammation 
• Lifestyle changes that matter the most
• Why sleep is just as important as diet
• Our thyroid and why it is so important

Enjoy!✨👩‍⚕️

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New to me, The 5-Minute NP?
Hello! I'm Kimberly, and I am a family nurse practitioner (FNP)! In my last year of FNP school, I was in the worse shape of my life mentally and physically! My joints ached all over, and I had severe back pain that made it difficult to get through my clinical rotations! I had three spinal injections that were of little help! I was stressed out, sleep deprived, depressed, and my body was full of inflammation! Once I completed school, passed my boards, I realized I had to try to get my health back! I changed to a plant-based diet, starting walking, completed a 100-mile, 10- day challenge, started sleeping, changed my mindset, and through it all, I found my purpose (other than being a mom to four beautiful children)! Everything I was learning about health, wellness, mindset, & longevity, I wanted to share with everyone else, so I started The 5-Minute NP. I realized  small, incremental health changes were actually life changing!

Welcome to The 5-Minute NP Podcast

Many of us spend a lot of our lives telling ourselves a story that isn't necessarily true, but that story stems from our core beliefs we hold about ourselves. Barbara Heffernan is a Psychotherapist and the Founder of the Awaken Joy, and she joins me on the podcast to discuss how identifying our core beliefs and overcoming can help free us from anxiety & depression.  Barbara has 27 years of experience with both Buddhism and meditation, and has practiced as a private psychotherapist for 17 years, and then founded her popular, widely successful online coaching program and YouTube channel, Awaken Joy, where she has helped many people transform their lives! She uses advanced integrative techniques to help people overcome anxiety, depression, and previous traumas. 
In this episode, she discusses:

• Why we are so anxious! 
• What is physiologically happening when we are anxious? 
• Why is it not helpful to tell someone to "calm down" when they are having a panic attack?
• What really works during a panic attack?
• Why is hard for some people to ever relax? 
• By identifying our core beliefs, can we heal our inner critic? 
• What are some action steps we can take to identify & heal from our core beliefs?
• How do we know if we have social anxiety versus just being an introvert?
• What really works for anxiety? What is catastrophizing & how can we stop doing it? 

All this and more! It was great talking with Barbara and I know you will find this episode as valuable as I did!

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New to me, The 5-Minute NP?
Hello! I'm Kimberly, and I am a family nurse practitioner (FNP)! In my last year of FNP school, I was in the worse shape of my life mentally and physically! My joints ached all over, and I had severe back pain that made it difficult to get through my clinical rotations! I had three spinal injections that were of little help! I was stressed out, sleep deprived, depressed, and my body was full of inflammation! Once I completed school, passed my boards, I realized I had to try to get my health back! I changed to a plant-based diet, starting walking, completed a 100-mile, 10- day challenge, started sleeping, changed my mindset, and through it all, I found my purpose (other than being a mom to four beautiful children)! Everything I was learning about health, wellness, mindset, & longevity, I wanted to share with everyone else, so I started The 5-Minute NP. I realized  small, incremental health changes were actually life changing!

Welcome to The 5-Minute NP Podcast

Dr. Leslie Baumann is an internationally renowned board-certified dermatologist, New York Times best-selling author of The Skin Type Solutions, media personality, researcher, and highly sought-after lecturer! She has authored three textbooks on Cosmetic Dermatology and Cosmeceuticals, and her latest one,  Baumann's Cosmetic Dermatology, Third Edition,  will be released in May, 2022! Dr. Baumann founded the University of Miami division of Cosmetic Dermatology, the first University of its kind in the USA! She developed the only scientific-backed system to diagnose skin type and match customized skin care products according to skin type! There are 16 different skin types and you can take the quiz here to find your type! You can also click here to learn more about Skin Care Solutions and shop based on your skin type! Learn more about Dr. Baumann, her practice, and blogs here. 

Dr. Baumann provides invaluable information in this podcast: on the science behind aging skin and Autophagy, truth behind collagen supplements/powders, ideal supplements, her theory of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and CoQ10, melatonin, and Resveratrol, and answers questions about the effectiveness of facial exercises and facial rollers!

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New to me, The 5-Minute NP?
Hello! I'm Kimberly, and I am a family nurse practitioner (FNP)! In my last year of FNP school, I was in the worse shape of my life mentally and physically! My joints ached all over, and I had severe back pain that made it difficult to get through my clinical rotations! I had three spinal injections that were of little help! I was stressed out, sleep deprived, depressed, and my body was full of inflammation! Once I completed school, passed my boards, I realized I had to try to get my health back! I changed to a plant-based diet, starting walking, completed a 100-mile, 10- day challenge, started sleeping, changed my mindset, and through it all, I found my purpose (other than being a mom to four beautiful children)! Everything I was learning about health, wellness, mindset, & longevity, I wanted to share with everyone else, so I started The 5-Minute NP. I realized SMALL, INCREMENTAL, HEALTH CHANGES were actually LIFE-CHANGING!

Welcome to The 5-Minute NP Podcast!
I am glad you are here!
Kimberly ✨👩‍⚕️

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Dr. Robert J. Davis, author of Supersized Lies, joins me in this episode to share some of the  research that he reveals in the book. Dr. Davis, a.k.a. The Healthy Skeptic, is an award-winning health journalist who has been featured on multiple media outlets, such as , CNN, CBS, PBS, WebMD, and in The Wall Street Journal. He has previously authored three health books, and hosts The Healthy Skeptic video series, which he dissects the science behind popular, main-stream health claims.
We are constantly being bombarded with advice on diet and weight loss, such as eat less, exercise more, cut carbs, drink more water, skip meals, take supplements, drink apple cider vinegar, and more, but in his book he provides what the science really says about nutrition and how to lose weight! He explains practical, time and money saving strategies on what actually works, and how & why we have been led astray.  Each chapter of his meticulously researched book provides myths vs. truths, and action steps of what to do!
Enjoy this interview, I know you will find it as valuable as I did!
To learn more about Dr. Davis, click this link!
To purchase Supersized Lies, click this link! 

Michael Rubino, known as the "Mold Medic" has made it his life's work to help others better understand what mold is, where it is, and how our health can be impacted by it without us even knowing it! He discusses mold toxicity, what symptoms we may have, how we can treat it, and get rid of it, and have a cleaner, healthier environment for ourselves and families! Excellent, informative information that can truly improve our health!
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In this episode, I was fortunate to interview Brian Ferguson, the founder and CEO of Arena Labs, a company pioneering the field of high performance medicine, which brings the science of world-class performance, creative mastery, and elite teams into modern medicine. They take collective wisdom and power of people with deep experiences doing hard things under pressure, then focus that in the field of medicine! 

Essentially, Arena labs focuses on the human element of being a front-line clinician by equipping them with the tools and technology to improve their performance, emotional intelligence, manage their sleep, stress, and health, and ultimately helping them improve patient safety and outcomes. 

Brian spent a career in national security prior to founding Arena Labs.  His drive to take his knowledge and experience into the medical field came from his mom who was a nurse.  I personally spent 15 years working as an ER nurse prior to moving into the urgent care, so I know the effects of stress and the toll it takes on the body working in such a demanding area. In this episode, Brian discusses Arena labs, its goals, mission, resources, and how it can be integrated into individual lives of frontline workers or as a team. We discuss physical and emotional effects of stress and burnout. We discuss the impact on team members when leadership is not managing their stress, and much more!

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New to me, The 5-Minute NP?
Hello! I'm Kimberly, and I am a family nurse practitioner (FNP)! In my last year of FNP school, I was in the worse shape of my life mentally and physically! My joints ached all over, and I had severe back pain that made it difficult to get through my clinical rotations! I had three spinal injections that were of little help! I was stressed out, sleep deprived, depressed, and my body was full of inflammation! Once I completed school, passed my boards, I realized I had to try to get my health back! I changed to a plant-based diet, starting walking, completed a 100-mile, 10- day challenge, started sleeping, changed my mindset, and through it all, I found my purpose (other than being a mom to four beautiful children)! Everything I was learning about health, wellness, mindset, & longevity, I wanted to share with everyone else, so I started The 5-Minute NP. I realized  small, incremental health changes were actually life changing!

Welcome to The 5-Minute NP Podcast!
I am glad you are here!
Kimberly ✨👩‍⚕️

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Dr. Herman Pontzer is an internationally recognized researcher in human energetics and evolution, and is one of the foremost researchers in human metabolism. In his paradigm-shifting first book, BURN: New Research Blows the Lid Off How We Really BURN CALORIES, LOSE WEIGHT, and Stay Healthy, he reveals for the first time how human metabolism really works so we can improve our health and finally lose or maintain our weight! Dr. Pontzer's groundbreaking studies with the Hadza hunter-gatherer tribes in northern Tanzania, demonstrate that exercise does not increase our metabolism and contribute to weight loss!
Learn more about Dr. Pontzer here

In this episode, we discuss:
- his book
- why he studied the Hadza tribes, chimpanzee, & ape species, & how it benefited us as humans
- what metabolism is, what is important for us to know about it when it comes to what food 
- is diet the single most important factor in weight loss? 
- how excess calories will end up as fat, no matter what the source 
- why fat is so easy to put on and hard to get off?
- why dieting decreases our metabolism & what it means when our body has a "set point"
- diet trends, including paleo, keto, intermittent fasting, calorie restriction
- what foods keep us the fullest and last the longest, & what diet he follows 
- do calorie counters & fitness trackers really work?
- is keeping a food diary and measuring our weight frequently helpful? 
- does eating a bunch of calories then working out more after help burn them off? 
- why does exercise not combat obesity?
- the effects of overtraining
- why exercise & strength training is still beneficial for health & longevity
- how much exercise do we really need and what type is best?
- his new study on sitting and how his findings can boost our health & change our life

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New to me, The 5-Minute NP?
Hello! I'm Kimberly, and I am a family nurse practitioner (FNP)! In my last year of FNP school, I was in the worse shape of my life mentally and physically! My joints ached all over, and I had severe back pain that made it difficult to get through my clinical rotations! I had three spinal injections that were of little help! I was stressed out, sleep deprived, depressed, and my body was full of inflammation! Once I completed school, passed my boards, I realized I had to try to get my health back! I changed to a plant-based diet, starting walking, completed a 100-mile, 10- day challenge, started sleeping, changed my mindset, and through it all, I found my purpose (other than being a mom to four beautiful children)! Everything I was learning about health, wellness, mindset, & longevity, I wanted to share with everyone else, so I started The 5-Minute NP. I realized  small, incremental health changes were actually life changing!

Welcome to The 5-Minute NP Podcast!
I am glad you are here!
Kimberly ✨👩‍⚕️