Modern Aging

People are living longer lives, yet the quality of life is decreasing. Average lifespans are rising, but chronic diseases and illnesses are appearing earlier and in more cases than ever before. 

In addition, our quality of life is also suffering due to many conditions like obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. So, what can we do? Why are we getting so sick? Is there a solution?

Holistic wellness is the key to living a longer and healthier life. This lifestyle incorporates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, emphasizing balancing the body's natural energy. To live a holistic wellness lifestyle, you may choose to eat a well-balanced diet, exercise regularly, reduce stress levels, spend time in nature, and know your purpose.

In this episode, Gary Kaplan and I discussed the many factors that influence our overall health and how to live a longer, healthier life. We looked at the importance of getting enough sleep, managing mental toxicity, nutritious eating habits, and physical exercise. Additionally, we looked at ways to achieve spiritual wellness.

Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:

[02:24] Why are we getting so sick?

[03:10] Gary’s backstory to his philosophy of holistic lifestyle wellness in medicine.

[05:25] Dealing with inflammation is the game changer in holistic health.

[06:26] Crucial amounts of sleep for good health. The best ways to treat insomnia and fall into deep sleep easily.

[10:46] How do you know that you have sleep apnea?

[14:08] Effects of Electromagnetic waves on our health

[20:27] Exercising for fitness

[22:44] Effects of child abuse on someone’s health

[23:56] Your spiritual wellness

[26:59] Which exercise should you do for overall health? Tips to help you get out of your couch and become physically fit

[31:50] Gary’s take on sugar and the other foods you should be aware of

About Gary Kaplan - 

Gary Kaplan, DO, is the founder and medical director of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine and the author of two books, Total Recovery: A Revolutionary New Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Pain and Depression (Rodale, 2014) and Why You Are Still Sick, How Infections Can Break Your Immune System & How You Can Recover (Callanan Publishers, 2022). A pioneer and leader in the field of integrative medicine, Dr. Kaplan is one of only 19 physicians in the country to be board-certified in both Family Medicine and Pain Medicine.

In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Center to offer patients suffering with chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care.

A clinical associate professor in the Department of Community and Family Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Kaplan was one of the directors of a $1.7 million NIH grant that funded an educational initiative to incorporate complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine into Georgetown’s medical curriculum.

Dr. Kaplan’s work has been featured in TIME magazine, the Wall Street Journal, Fox News 5, ABC’s Good Morning America, CNN News, BBC, US News and World Report, and NPR’s Diane Rehm Show. He has also written for MindBodyGreen. Washingtonian Magazine has included Dr. Kaplan in its list of the “Best Doctors in the Washington, DC Area,” and he has received the distinction of being a “Top rated” physician in the Northern Virginia area by Consumer’s Checkbook.

Get Gary Kaplan’s Book

1. Why You Are Still Sick: How Infections can break your immune system & How you can recover: https://www.amazon.com/Why-You-Are-Still-Sick-ebook/dp/B0B42KSG9Z/

How to connect with Gary Kaplan:

Website: https://kaplanclinic.com/

About Risa Morimoto 

Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered.

Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E). 

Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness. 

How to Connect Risa Morimoto:

Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

How are your magnesium levels? Probably, not that great. The truth is most of us do not have optimal magnesium levels, and that is where most of our diseases stem from. The immune system is one of the most important systems in your body to fight and prevent diseases. However, a strong immune system depends on a high vitamin D level, which is made active by a good amount of magnesium. 

Shockingly, magnesium is our number one deficiency, with 80%-95% of us being extremely deficient. Your cortisol increases when you get stressed or frustrated, leading to magnesium loss through the urine. If you eat sugar, processed food and drink alcohol, it eats up your magnesium to process their digestion. Since our modern lifestyle is a threat to the magnesium levels in our bodies, we need to know how to offset that and live healthier. 

In this episode, Kristen Bowen, the founder of Living the Good Life Naturally, joins us to share the importance of magnesium and why it is so essential for our body’s function. She explains her three and half years of a health crisis and how she cracked the code with magnesium. 

Let’s jump in!

Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:

[02:00] Kristen’s journey of creating a healthy life naturally using magnesium

[05:53] Why is magnesium so essential to our health?

[08:07] What happens when we soak our bodies in magnesium? What is cell saturation?

[11:40] Finding out the power of magnesium during her three-and-a-half health crisis

[13:55] The best practices of soaking yourself in magnesium

[19:43] Why is magnesium chloride better for soaking than other types of magnesium?

[24:56] The top tier category of people who must soak in magnesium

[28:38] How do you test for your magnesium levels?

[34:14] Can you have magnesium over-saturation?

[38:08] How long it takes to reach optimum saturation?

About Kristen Bowen - 

Kristen Bowen is a Magnesium Advocate, Social Entrepreneur, and Founder of Living The Good Life Naturally. She has spent the last two decades helping women become comfortable with their power so that they can create optimal health. 

Kristen lives in Morro Bay, California, with her husband, Morgan, a recent double amputee. Together they are learning to dance to a new rhythm. They have six adult children, seven perfect grandchildren, and one adorable Shih -Tzu named Louis.  

How to connect with Kristen Bowen:

Website: https://livingthegoodlifenaturally.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingthegoodlifenaturally/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-bowen-54280921/

About Risa Morimoto 

Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered.

Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E). 

Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness. 

How to Connect Risa Morimoto:

Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

It is no secret that healthy diets give you the energy to perform tasks and increase your lifespan, while unhealthy foods cause inflammatory diseases and drain your pockets with medications and surgeries.  

A healthy lifestyle indeed starts in the kitchen, but what should you not buy when in the supermarket? Which foods should be your priorities when shopping?

It is also important to acknowledge that a healthy diet alone is not enough to maintain good health. You need a healthy lifestyle encompassing regular physical exercise, stress reduction, socializing, adequate sleep, and a yearly physical checkup. You should pay attention to all those components because an unbalanced life is not a healthy life.

In this episode, Dr. Raj Anand helps us understand how to shop better and eat better for a healthy heart. We talk more about what food we should eat and, more importantly, what we should not be eating in order to take care of our hearts. Learn tips on how to go shopping with clarity of mind about what to put in the shopping cart and what not to include.

Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:

[01:42] Dr. Raj’s philosophy of reducing the chances of sickness as we get older.

[03:48] Components of a healthy lifestyle.

[05:49] How should you shop for healthy foods?

[06:54] Why should you only use avocado oil instead of olive oil and canola oil?

[08:00] Research by Prof. Vogel

About Dr. Raj Anand - 

Dr. Raj Anand, MD, received his Fellowship training in Cardiology at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts. He is the author of “A Practical Approach to EKG Interpretation” and the inventor of “Thermo-electric Angioplasty Catheter.”

He served for 41 years at the Univ. of Massachusetts Medical School and retired as Associate Professor/ Emeritus Educator, Cardiovascular Medicine. He also served as Director of the Coronary Care Unit, Non-invasive Cardiovascular Laboratories, and the Cardiovascular Research Laboratory.

Get Dr. Raj’s Book

1. Healthy Diet and Mindfulness to Prevent Coronary Heart Disease: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09CLSGR3J/

How to connect with Dr. Raj Anand:

Website: https://rajkanand.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CXCbfltBlBg/

About Risa Morimoto 

Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered.

Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E). 

Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness. 

How to Connect Risa Morimoto:

Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Muscle tightness is common for most people.  Prolonged muscle tightness can cause other problems which can affect your activities of daily living like walking, getting up and down from a chair or the toilet.   Staring at the computer for hours on end can cause tight neck and shoulder muscles.   With pain comes inflammation, and chronic inflammation can cause a myriad of health conditions.  

It is important to incorporate muscle-relaxing stretches into your lifestyle routine. These simple exercises will help you avoid chronic pain in the future and make it easier for doctors to diagnose the problem.

Neck, shoulder, and hip flexor pain are often caused by stress, sitting for long periods of time, and poor posture.  When muscles tense for an extended period, it can often bring pain.,  Releasing the tension by applying pressure can bring relief.  

In this episode, Christine Koth, physical therapist, inventor, founder, and CEO of Aletha Health, talks about how to relieve your pain in the neck, shoulders, and hip flexors. We also discuss two of the beautifully designed and simple devices she invented, the Hip Hook and Nuckle, after years of helping her patients and realizing that they needed more help at home. 

Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:

[02:30] Christine’s backstory and how she became an inventor

[05:22] Structure of the hip and the different muscles- the psoas muscle and Iliacus muscle

[08:55] Why has the focus not been on the Iliopsoas or Iliacus?

[10:38] Common misunderstanding about the role of muscle tension in our body

[12:07] The Hip Hook, its uniqueness, and Christine’s motivation to develop it. Best ways to use this device and how to determine if it is hitting the Illiacus muscle correctly.

[18:17] The purpose of applying prolonged pressure on the muscle using the Hip Hook.

[20:52] People for whom the Hip Hook is best suited for, and how often should you use it?

[25:41] Addressing the Neck and Shoulder Pain using the Nuckle device.

[34:38] Christine’s advice for hip flexor pain and neck pain.

To watch the YouTube video version of this interview, go to Have Muscle Tension? Fix Hip Pain and Neck Pain Using This On Your Iliopsoas and Neck

About Christine Koth - 

Christine Koth is the founder and CEO of Aletha Health, a Holistic Physical Therapist, a best-selling author, and the inventor of the Hip Hook & Nuckle. For the last 18+ years, Christine has used her physical therapy practice and skills to guide people towards wellness daily. Her love of projects and the creative process has led her in many social betterment and directions. She has started physical therapy clinics, created a private school for children, developed an outdoor classroom at an elementary school, hosted international retreats, hosted women’s groups, started community groups, and nurtured many integrated healthcare environments. Christine’s quest for wisdom and inner knowing brings her to the daily yoga mat and meditation practice.

From a physical therapy perspective, her training has focused on various hands-on techniques and a deep understanding of vibrational medicine and biomechanical analysis. Specialized training in tennis, yoga, and mindfulness brings an added edge when it comes to performance enhancement and treating the whole person. She loves solving problems and has a long track record of successfully evaluating her clients’ conditions and determining the true source of the problem. Christine has always been amazed at how well the body can heal when the right pieces of the puzzle are addressed. Christine hopes that keeping it real will inspire you to live a healthier life.

How to connect with Christine Koth:

Website: https://www.christinekoth.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-koth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinekoth/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/christinek3079/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLxmoS3nkyTv3wHjYwLJjA/videos

Watch the YouTube Version of this Episode Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFh4MfRTIlA

About Risa Morimoto 

Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered.

Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E). 

Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness. 

How to Connect Risa Morimoto:

Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Episode Summary - 

Aging is a natural process that happens to all of us. Sometimes it can be a slow and gradual process, but sometimes it can be quick and take away many of the things you once loved. One way to slow down the signs of aging is through physical activity, which will aid in improving your overall health. By moving more, you will reduce your risk of chronic diseases and improve your bone density as well as your mental health. Regular exercise will help keep your heart healthy and will also help with weight loss and stress relief. Make sure you take care of your body by eating well, getting enough sleep, and drinking plenty of water. Aging comes with increased fascia pain that must be relieved in the best ways.

The fascia system is a network of connective tissue that surrounds and penetrates every muscle, joint, and organ in the body. It is located primarily in the deep layers of skin, but it also extends deep into the body to wrap around bones and ligaments. It holds these tissues together to contract when a muscle moves or relaxes. If you have pain in your muscles, bones, and joints, it could be caused by fascia. Many ways to treat fascia pain include foam rolling, massage therapy, and pilates. 

In this episode, Chris Kidawski shares tips on treating your fascia pain. If you want to reduce your pain and slow down the signs of aging, Chris has got you covered. Tune in as he shares with us some simple techniques and provide us with a whole new way of looking at how our bodies function.

Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:

[00:01] Episode intro

[01:44] The fascia system

[08:54] Paradigm shifts we need to make to help us lessen sitting more but move more

[16:02] Pain, how it comes about and advances as we get older 

[19:14] Ways of treating acute pain and chronic pain differently

[23:05] Other tools you can use to combat body pain apart from a foam roller  

[25:45] It takes close to 10-15 years for a specific pain to develop

[27:17] How frequently do you need to do this pain reduction practice, and how do you win off from pain medication?  

[29:33] Relationship between body weight and the level of pain experienced

[33:43] How to change your unhealthy diet and lifestyle choices

[36:34] Wrap-up and calls to action

About Chris Kidawski: - 

Chris Kidawski has been transforming lives in the health and fitness profession for the last 20 years. Armed with his master’s in Kinesiology from the University of Hawai’i, he helps heal and reverse disease from the inside out. Chris has trained people in all walks of life, including but not limited to Navy SEALs, professional athletes, World Champion mixed martial artists, mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, and people just like you!

Chris has dedicated himself to discovering the truth about all aspects of health and wellness and has become as complete of a life coach as you can get. He has written three books – The Death Of Dieting, which teaches you how to lose weight and detoxify your body with natural, wholesome food, The Everspace, which teaches you how to operate from a place of stillness to achieve success in your life, and The Back Pain Bible, which is a breakthrough step by step process to eradicate chronic back pain. 

Chris now lives and runs his business, Influential Health Solutions, in sunny South Florida. He also does public speaking engagements and seminars in Universities, Corporations, and gyms all over the country. 

How to connect with Chris Kidawski:

Website: https://influentialhealthsolutions.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-kidawski-5201a994/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisKidawski

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdoL81E6M6EEPOnoDYZcPAg/

About Risa Morimoto 

Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered.

Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E). 

Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness. 

How to Connect Risa Morimoto:

Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

In today's world, it's easy to believe that we live in a global village. But no matter how technologically connected we are, the truth is that most people in the world have never left their country. In order to be a global citizen with an understanding of other cultures and the value of diversity, it is important to explore and experience other cultures firsthand. If you're looking for a destination full of culture and history, Mexico could be the right place for you.

Mexico is a friendly country with plenty of potential. There is culture, great food, and natural beauty everywhere.  However, there are many things you should know before you move to Mexico. Learning about the culture and climate, safety concerns, and the economy can help you decide if Mexico is right for you!

In this episode, Michelle Wedderburn, the Founder and CEO of Expat Life Mexico (formerly Afro Expats) and, most recently, Casa ELM Boutique Guesthouse, joins us. She talks about her great experience living in San Miguel de Allende. Michelle shows us a better way to navigate your travel or move to Mexico. Fear can sometimes overwhelm your thoughts on moving abroad, but Michelle dares you to make that decision and try it yourself. 

Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:

[02:04] Meet and greet Michelle Wedderburn and hear a bit of her backstory. 

[03:31] What attracted Michelle to San Miguel de Allende, and why she chose to reside there

[08:19] Michelle describes San Miguel de Allende

[11:40] Why is Mexico a soft landing for those who want to have a life abroad?

[14:34] What airports are closest to San Miguel de Allende

[15:35] Cost of living between Mexico & USA 

[24:35] Approximate monthly expenses for Michelle and her family

[30:48] Michelle’s business ventures in Mexico and what she plans for the future

About Michelle Wedderburn - 

Michelle Wedderburn is the Founder and CEO of Expat Life Mexico (formerly Afro Expats) and, most recently, Casa ELM Boutique Guesthouse. As an expat mentor and relocation consultant, she helps people confidently navigate their temporary or permanent move to San Miguel de Allende.

Her relocation tours provide individuals with a full week of comprehensive information about San Miguel neighborhoods, buying/renting real estate, how to obtain Mexican Residency, medical insurance, plus enjoy excursions and more. Guests will instantly be connected to local expats in these areas and other expats in San Miguel while deciding if this is a good fit for their new life abroad.

How to connect with Michelle Wedderburn:

Websites: https://www.expatlifemexico.com/ 

https://www.casaelm.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-wedderburn-1aaa1320a/

About Risa Morimoto 

Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered.

Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E). 

Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness. 

How to Connect Risa Morimoto:

Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Investing in preconstruction and resale properties is risky no matter where you go, but understanding how it works, getting the right information, knowing the red flags to look for, and doing your due diligence to make sure you make the right decision is key. 

Presale development contracts are different from resale contracts. In most development, presale constructions can take anywhere between a year and a half to two and a half years, depending on the scale and location of the project. Additionally, for resale, the contracts are pretty standard and similar, but for presale, every developer has their contract, which is different from the others.

Just as every preconstruction development takes a different timeline to complete, the payment model is also unique to every contract. However, the developers' payment is based on the milestones they make on the construction. This begins with a substantial downpayment at the signing of the contract, which can be anywhere from 20% to 35%, and the corresponding payments are paid based on the milestone they make on the construction.

In this episode, Taniel Chemsian, Senior Sales Associate at Timothy Real Estate Group, talks about preconstruction and resale contracts. Taniel also expounds on the different comparables to look at when purchasing a property to ensure you get a good deal at a good price.  

Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:

[02:17] Taniel shares what you need to know about presale and presale contracts before looking for a property.

[03:46] Acquiring property in restricted zones and why the title can only be held in trust by a bank.

[05:05] How preconstruction development works from the initial payment to the corresponding payments in installments to completion? The red flags to look out for when doing your due diligence to ensure that a preconstruction or resale property is legit.

[08:42] How can you protect yourself from unforeseeable disasters in a preconstruction investment? Can you do a recourse in case something happens and you are unable to continue and get your money back?

[10:20] The advantages of preconstruction projects and when you can get the best discount based on the consumer risk.

[11:33] Taniel's recommendations on the comparables to look out for when purchasing a property to ensure you are getting a good deal.

[12:24] The amenities and other structures that developers are adding to projects nowadays 

[20:10] At what point do you decide whether to go for a preconstruction or a resale?

[24:52] The predominant cities where resale condo homes are most popular.

About Taniel Chemsian - 

Taniel Chemsian is a Senior Sales Associate at Timothy Real Estate Group, representing some of the finest properties and condominium developments in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Taniel specializes in matching luxury clientele with the perfect second homes, vacation getaways, income properties, and retirement residences.

His strong market presence and track record for excellence did not go unnoticed by the producers of HGTV’s popular real estate series, House Hunters International. Taniel has become a regular on the series, featured on the show more than any other agent in North America.

Taniel is a long-standing member of AMPI (Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals) – Puerto Vallarta Chapter and a registered International REALTOR® with NAR International. He is also a co-creator of Dream Retirement in Mexico, an online program that deep-dives all the things one must know, such as real estate, healthcare, visas, cost of living, etc., before retiring to Mexico.

Throughout the years, Taniel has developed an unparalleled knowledge of the local Puerto Vallarta market along with a strong philosophy of transparency, integrity, and professionalism.  

How to connect with Taniel Chemsian:

Website: hhttps://www.tanielchemsian.com/

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

About Risa Morimoto 

Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered.

Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E). 

Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness. 

How to Connect Risa Morimoto:

Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Losing weight is an ever-ending battle for so many people, and it often feels like a constant sacrifice that is never enough. Eating restrictions creates resistance and food disorders that end up not feeding and nourishing your body and soul.

Living in a "filter bubble" and a culture that focuses on body image rather than nourishment and care has made it hard for many women to love themselves. The pressure to diet and lose weight is increasing exponentially from social media, peers, family, and even government policies, which are normalizing restrictive diets. The media will always be there, and when we allow it to dictate how we feel and eat, it is easy to get jaded by all the information we receive.

We all know what to eat! It’s not a mystery. Eating right has nothing to do with food. It is about the way we eat our food. 

Our thoughts, emotions, and attitude toward ourselves influence how we eat. When we change our attitude and find more peace and joy in who we are and what we do, our bodies will start to stabilize and normalize without dieting. You are not your body. Get in touch with who you are and transform your life.

In this episode, Camille Martin, a registered dietician and former chronic dieter, talks about how we can shed the stress and the resistance we bring into our lives to shed physical pounds. There are a lot of reasons why 95% of diets fail, and we are going to get to the root of all these issues. Take a listen!

Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:

[01:53] Camille's experience with dieting and eating disorders and how she got out of the dieting spiral, overcame the resistance, and turned everything around.

[06:08] The psychological side of dieting and weight gain and how it can dominate your thoughts and behaviors.   

[08:07] How Camille works with her clients to help them shed the thought process that has been ingrained in them for decades. 

[11:21] What leads to sugar craving and emotional eating and how to manage, untrain ourselves and break the habit. Camille suggests micro steps that you can start practicing immediately to modify bad habits to good ones. 

[14:41] The therapy side of diet is not about the food but how you eat it. 

[16:06] Camille’s advice on the amount of daily routine that you should try to incorporate into your lifestyle 

[18:47] Key takeaways from Camille to women who are struggling on how they can take the lead and reclaim their life

About Camille Martin - 

Camille is a registered dietitian, public health writer, and former chronic dieter dedicated to helping women quit dieting, set bigger and better goals, reclaim their excitement for life — and lose weight in the process.

She spent nearly 25 years of her life on a diet, and she’s passionate about showing women how to break free from the downward dieting spiral of failure and the shame it brings. She learned through a long (and sometimes painful) process how to improve her relationship with food, change her destructive habits and negative thought patterns, and lose weight without dieting. Her mission is to help women learn so they can short-cut that process and be on their way to a happier, healthier life — one that’s no longer dominated by desperation to lose weight . . . but that will naturally help you lose it.

In her "other" life, she is an editor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the author of Love to Lose, and a proud mom of two beautiful daughters and their rescue dogs.

How to connect with Camille Martin:

Website: https://camillemartinrd.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camille_martin_rd/?hl=en

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/camillemartinrd/

Get Camille's book: https://camillemartinrd.com/shop/

About Risa Morimoto 

Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered.

Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E). 

Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness. 

How to Connect Risa Morimoto:

Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/

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What does it mean when you dream of a deceased loved one? Grief dreams evolve in many ways to help you deal with your grief and loss. Grief dreams can provide you with comfort, hope, and even answers to questions you may have. 

Grief dreams are unique and don’t end when you have stopped grieving. They can pop up at random moments in life, but can help us sometime to understand confusing situations or bring clarity when you are feeling stressed. Understanding our emotions is hard, and dreams can help showcase some of the blocks within us and help us heal.

Dreams represent a waking life. When we’re happy and joyful, we will have more positive dreams. When we’re angry and negative, we will have more negative dreams.

In this episode, Dr. Joshua Black, a leading researcher on grief dreams, talks about the significance of grief dreams in the grieving process. Dr. Joshua decided to research grief dreams after having his own dream about his deceased father, which ultimately changed his life.  

Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:

[01:59] Dr. Joshua’s journey and how he started studying grief dreams 

[04:38] Dr. Joshua shares his dream with his deceased father and how it changed his grief.

[08:54] Why dreams have been less studied

[10:21] How do dreams come about when you are grieving and change to give you comfort in different situations?

[11:30] Why do some of us have grief dreams, and others don’t have them when grieving? 

[13:21] Dr. Joshua's findings on factors that predict dreaming with the deceased 

[15:03] How to increase your dream recall rate if you are interested 

[18:29] Why do we have positive or negative grief dreams, and what do they represent in your waking life?

[22:50] How do dreams help in the grieving process and showcase the blocks we are going through?

[30:07] The power of being honest and where dreams fit in our emotions and grief.

[32:04] Learning about dreams and waking life to understand and heal our grief

About Dr. Joshua Black - 

Dr. Joshua Black holds a MA and PhD in Psychology. He is a grief researcher, speaker, consultant, and host of the Grief Dreams Podcast. His work focuses on dreams and continuing bonds after loss, including prenatal and pet loss. 

As one of the leading academic experts on grief dreams, which can be dreams of the deceased, Joshua has directed his efforts on raising awareness about this fascinating phenomenon through media interviews, including PBS Next Avenue, CBC News, and Toronto Sun, in addition to speaking engagements and workshops.

How to connect with Dr. Joshua Black:

Website: https://www.griefdreams.ca/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/griefdreams

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About Risa Morimoto 

Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered.

Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E). 

Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness. 

How to Connect Risa Morimoto:

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We all know we need to exercise but how critical is stretching? 

Stretching can be a game changer for many of us, but we need to do it almost daily to benefit.

There are many movements and stretches that you can incorporate into your daily routine to maintain your strength, improve your stability, reduce pain, maintain joint flexibility and improve your overall health. However, there is no one-size-fit strategy. Your body is unique, and you should focus on what works for you at any particular moment. 

Listen to your body and understand what stretch it needs and the outcome you want from a stretch. Flexibility is an important part of health and wellness. So, if you are feeling tight, use more gentle stretches. The more you stretch, the more you are going to feel good. 

In this episode, Holly Robison, a yoga instructor and wellness coach, talks about why you should start stretching daily and the types of stretching that are good for you, depending on your current lifestyle and health condition. 

Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:

[01:40] Holly’s journey and how she became a yoga teacher and wellness coach. Holly also shares her health setback experiences that led to a wellness career.

[07:08] Movement–why it is important, and why it doesn’t have to be running a marathon. Basic movements that are good for your body that you can add to your daily routine 

[17:22] How using CBD oils and stretching in the morning can be a game changer 

[20:02] The benefits of movement and stretches before getting out of bed. How doing an intense movement, finding your balance, and massages can help in pain management?

[22: 40] Holly's basic stretches when sitting on a chair or when you want to get more natural twistings. Some movements and stretches to keep your spine intact, straight up, and healthy.

[28:32] How to check your positioning and do cross-correction when doing stretches? Holly’s go-to stretches for other parts of the body that are fundamental and can help relax your muscles.

About Holly Robison - 

Holly Robison, E-RYT 500, began her yoga journey while pregnant with her third baby in 2002. She immediately discovered the physical, psychological, and emotional benefits of having a yoga practice. With over 1000 hours of training and more than 15,000 hours of teaching experience, her classes offer a mix of encouragement, enthusiasm, love, compassion, and humor through the use of asana, pranayama, meditation, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques.  

As Founder and CEO of Taday Wellness, Inc., Holly’s yoga vision and inspiration expand. She encourages her students to tap into their natural intuition and notice the subtlest of physical cues while they learn how to customize their yoga practice into one that’s perfect for where their bodies are at in that moment.          

Holly is a mom to three magical beings (and a grandma to a strong-willed toddler!) who are her greatest teachers. She loves to continue learning about all things relating to yoga, Ayurveda, anatomy, herbology, and natural healing. 

How to connect with Holly Robison:

Website: https://tadaywellness.com/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/tadaywellness

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Taday-Wellness-255683142164473

About Risa Morimoto 

Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered.

Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E). 

Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness. 

How to Connect Risa Morimoto:

Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/