Talking about death and dying does not have to be uncomfortable and morbid.  It is essential if you want to create a more peaceful end-of-life experience.  Aside from the emotional roller coaster, tying the loose ends of the lives of loved ones can be stressful and complicated. Having someone to answer questions and support you is invaluable. Alua Arthur, the Founder of Going With Grace, discusses how she became a death doula and supports people and families at any stage of death. Listen in to learn how you can better prepare and create a more peaceful death experience for your loved ones.

Read more about Alua and her work at https://goingwithgrace.com/

90% of us are bad breathers.  What does that mean?  It means  that most of us breathe through our mouths and not our noses.  Breathing fully and purposefully can lower stress, blood pressure, create more oxygen in the brain.  Inward Breathwork co-founders Amanda Laine and Harry Taylor are our guests today.  They explain how we breathe affects every cell in our bodies and how it can have a negative impact on our health and wellbeing if not done correctly. The good news is that we can re-activate our diaphragms and expand our lungs through foundational breathing techniques shared in this episode.

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We experience stress from work, life, relationships. It’s okay to feel stressed, but chronic stress can lead to serious health conditions. We all need to find ways to manage stress to prevent it from building up and negatively affecting our health. Risa shares 5 effective and easy tips to help you destress and get back on your feet.

If you suffer from knee pain, back pain, shoulder pain, wrist pain, ankle pain, or other pain, prolotherapy or ozone therapy may be a possible treatment option for you. Today’s guest is  Dr. Larisa Likver, MD, a physiatrist with a sub-specialty in pain management. Dr. Likver shares how physiatrists help discover the root cause of pain, the importance of having inflammation, and the effectiveness of prolotherapy and ozone therapy.

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Have you heard about the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms? Tony Shields, co-Founder of Fresh Cap, shares the health benefits and science behind some of the major medicinal mushrooms such as Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga, and Turkey Tail.

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The CBD market is crowded, confusing and complicated.   It's hard to figure out what is the best product to buy and the information and misinformation can get overwhelming.  Tahira Rehmatullah is the CEO and co-founder of Commons, a new CBD product brand. She joins us today to share how she discovered the incredible health benefits of CBD and how it can help improve your physical and mental health. Commons' mission is to help customers get educated on medical cannabis and CBD so that they can make informed decisions before purchasing.  Take a listen to learn about the variety of CBD products available, how much CBD you should take, and what you should be looking for before you buy any CBD product.

Medical cannabis has helped thousands with anxiety, depression, cancer, Parkinsons, epilepsy, chronic pain, and neurological disorders. Integrative Cannabis physician, Dr. June Chin, dives into the science of Cannabis and CBD, its application to medicine, and how it can help you if you are struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or sleep issues.

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As we get older, our skin changes so our approach for how we care for it should change as well. In this episode, we get back to basics with dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano and her mom Michiko.  Michiko shares some of her unconventional Japanese skin care and health tips like banana peel facials and onion skin tea.  At 72 years young and vibrant as ever, Dr. Mamina knows her mother is doing something right.

You can check out their viral social media posts on Instagram and Tik Tok @drmamina.

Denise DeSimone is an author, documentary filmmaker, motivational speaker, singer, ordained minister, cancer wellness coach, and throat cancer survivor. In this episode, Denise shares her cancer survivor story -- how she unconventionally "befriended" her cancer in order to help heal herself from the inside out.  Now over 15 years in remission, Denise has written a book and produced a documentary about her cancer journey, From Stage IV to Center Stage, and helps others change their mindsets around their cancer diagnosis in order to truly heal.

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Death of a loved one can be stressful for both the dying and their families. However, with proper planning and preparation, a beautiful, meaningful ceremony can be created to remember your loved one and provide comfort, love and even joy.   Amy Cunningham of Fitting Tribute Funeral Services was the Funeral Director for Risa's mother.   Risa's family decided to have a home funeral for their mother. 

The resurgence of home funerals and other green options provide alternative choices for families who are looking to honor their loved ones in more personal. memorable ways.

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