In pursuit of mechanisms and evidence-based approaches, gut health has been revealed as a critical cornerstone of neurological health.

In this episode, we're going into detail on what the gut layers are. I hope this video will help someone else who's trying to understand how the gut works for purposes of biohacking with functional medicine, nutrition, supplements, etc. For any intervention, is there evidence of a relationship, and is there data that it worked in other humans?

We talk about:

Here's the video: https://youtu.be/sIn_VxH6zDA

Transcript of the video, for those who are pressed for time: https://www.brainforest.org/post/leaky-gut-anatomy

I hope this helps someone understand their gut a little better on the path to health. Stay tuned for our next podcast on the relationship between leaky gut and aging. Share this resource with others who are studying gut anatomy on the path to health!

In this episode, Melissa and I talk about some of the most pressing topics in women's health, including depression, anxiety, trauma, the pill, the gut microbiome, adrenal burnout, brain fog, and the thyroid gland.

This episode shares natural ways to strengthen immunity with nutrition. It will teach you about foods that are rich in nutrients that support immunity, reducing the risk of infection and disease complications. For resources and bonus content, visit https://www.brainforest.org/post/sars-cov-2-nutrition .

This episode is for informative purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.

What's your story? Does it contain any nots, can'ts, shoulds, or what ifs? Documenting her story on how she rid herself of panic attacks without medication, Coach Karissa discusses the ways in which we may be beating ourselves down without even realizing it. She analyzes the role of the "I am" ego identity in repression, upholding cultural norms, dream symbols, and spiritual bypassing. Finally, she helps you rewire your thoughts and feelings about your abilities, provides clarity into biohacking flow, and offers practical tips for effective goal and affirmation setting with the power of language and neuroscience.

Karissa Wessel is an emotional and behavioral expert specializing in fear on the brain. She is a neurolinguistic programming practitioner helping people rewire their minds with better habits and emotions. She is the author of a book on overcoming depression and anxiety, titled "You Are More Than Your Fear," documenting an epiphany that cured her. The book studies the neuroscience of mindfulness and philosophy showing that depression and anxiety can be cured.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creatingyourultimatelife

Website: https://www.coachkarissa.com/

Song: Octilary – Chill Trap Beat. Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/octilary YouTube: https://youtu.be/J3VrtjFIy7U

What is ecological psychology? Are there parallels between the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Plague era that precipitated the Renaissance? What can people do to help themselves and their families in chaotic and uncertain times? This week, Dorian and I discuss these topics and more.

Dorian is an ecological psychology student who designs ecological applications around performance-enhancing environments that reintroduces individuals to their inner nature and homeostasis. He resides in San Antonio, Texas and is also a world jazz musician known as Dorian the Explorer.

IG: @natureofournature https://www.instagram.com/natureofournature/?hl=en @doriantheexplorer_ https://www.instagram.com/doriantheexplorer_/?hl=en

Song: Octilary – Chill Trap Beat

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/octilary Song: https://youtu.be/J3VrtjFIy7U

Today, we're talking about 11 water purification methods, including the pros and cons of activated carbon, ion exchange, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, desalination, and more. 

Before you listen, visit ewg.org/tapwater to find out what contaminants are present in your municipal water supply.

A note: lime-soda ash can be used to soften water and remove radium (Brinck, 1978 & EPA, 1976).

Studies mentioned in the episode: 

Chlorine inhalation causes heart disease (Ahmad, 2015) 

Chlorine inhalation and the development of spinal deformities (McMaster, 2018)

Chloramination toxicity (Le Roux, 2017)

What is the biological function of water? What's in our water? Where does water come from? What's unique about New Jersey water? How can environmentally-conscious citizens heal the waters? In this water episode, we discuss these topics and more.

Shealynn O'Toole is from Clinton, NJ. She holds a B.S. in Public Policy with a concentration in non-profit management from Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Shealynn's lifelong love of nature and spending time outdoors led her to focus on environmental policy. She is currently serving as an AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassador at Raritan Headwaters Association in Bedminster, NJ. Shealynn hopes to continue a career in the environmental field, increasing education and awareness of major ecological issues.

Infinite Emergence is really about recognizing and acknowledging your infinite, abundant, boundless nature; living an embodied life, fully present in the moment; and freeing yourself from self-judgment because we all know we can be our own harshest critic sometimes.