In this episode, Drs. Joanna & Ilan sat down with our friend Jessica Brennan, a Home Detox Concierge and owner of Clean Product Junkie, to discuss her experience helping moms navigate reducing exposure to harmful toxins both in personal care and household products.

When Jessica’s twin boys were both diagnosed with asthma (and one with eczema) at a very young age, she began questioning whether the ingredients in the personal care and household products she was using could be contributing to their intensifying symptoms.

After doing some research she came to understand the reality of the beauty and household product industries. She was stunned to learn that current federal regulations fail to protect the general public from harmful and toxic ingredients that research has linked to the exacerbation and even development of significant health conditions

Jessica shares her insights and provides helpful resources to help listeners become better equipped to not only avoid harmful ingredients, but also to find healthier alternatives to keep their families and homes as healthy as possible.

She also shares her experience visiting Washington, DC to advocate for more protective regulatory protections within these industries.

We hope you enjoy this episode, and be sure to check out some of the free resources that Jessica has created to help people identify some of the most harmful ingredients in popular products!

Guest Bio:

Jessica Brennan is a Home Detox Concierge & Founder of Clean Product Junkie.  She helps moms lower the toxic load in their homes by walking them through how to identify hidden toxins in their household products and find safer alternatives.

Most people assume that natural and organic products are safer, but that’s not always the case and it’s Jessica's mission to guide her clients through the murky & sometimes overwhelming shopping process.

With over 8 years of experience in label reading and advocating for more health protective laws in the personal care industry, she is passionate about helping others feel confident in their ability to choose the safest products on the market & create the healthiest home possible.

Where to find Jessica Brennan:

Website: www.cleanproductjunkie.com

Instagram: @cleanproductjunkie

Podcast: Clean Living Made Easy (coming soon!)

We often get questions from patients along the lines of, “what is the best thing I can do for my back in the long term?”

In today’s episode, Dr. Green dives into his 3 main tips for long term back pain resolution to help you develop helpful strategies to prevent back pain in the future.

This episode isn’t about generic, cookie-cutter stretches and exercises! Instead, we focus on an approach that helps you develop a better understanding of your own back pain and its unique characteristics within the context of your life.

If you have any questions about the episode, or have any questions that you’d like answered in future episodes, feel free to let us know! You can reach us via email at [email protected].

Enjoy the episode!

In this episode, Dr. Ilan Green sits down with Rob Schimony who is a PGA teaching professional from Lansdale, Pennsylvania and he is in his third season as an instructor at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Flourtown.

We got to discuss a lot of interesting topics that I think will be really beneficial for our listeners who are golfers, or those who work with golfers.

Rob shared his “ground up” approach to working with golfers, tips for posture, stance, and other pre-swing fundamentals, and we dove into performance aspects such as applications of the kinematic sequence, hip/torso separation and common faults in footwork that lead to breakdowns up the kinetic chain.

I had a lot of fun chatting with him, so I hope you enjoy the episode! Let’s get into it.

Guest Bio:

Rob Schimony is a PGA teaching professional from Lansdale, Pennsylvania and he is in his third season as an instructor at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Flourtown. 

He’s studied under the mentorship of several top 100 teachers including Claude Harmon III, Jack Lumpkin and Justin Parsons. As a recent graduate of Coastal Carolina’s PGA Golf Management program, Rob has had the opportunity to spend time with coaches throughout the east coast as part of the university’s internship program. These include both the Butch Harmon Golf School at the Floridian and the Sea Island Golf Performance Center. 

In his free time, he enjoys playing ice hockey and tennis which were also two childhood hobbies. Reading up on other teachers and researching new instructional content are other passions as well. Rob is a big believer in the TPI framework, Swing Catalyst fundamentals, and Discover Golf mission.

Where to find Rob Schimony:

Website: https://www.philacricket.com/rob-schimony

Instagram: @robschimony

Email: [email protected]

In this episode, Dr. Joanna Holleran sits down with Deanna Segrave-Daly who is a Registered Dietitian, best-selling cookbook author, and co-owner of Teaspoon Communications.

Deanna discusses her background and the path that led her to becoming an education and community-focused dietitian, rather than working in a hospital/medical setting and the things that influenced her to focus on helping people find joy in food and cooking.

They also discuss the Mediterranean Diet, which includes the story behind what brought her to focus on this specific regional cuisine. We often find that most of what we think about Mediterranean cuisine is derived from Italy, Greece, Spain, and southern France, but there is so much more! There are 22 countries that border the Mediterranean Sea and they all have their own unique culture and influence on food based on the ingredients available to them.

Deanna also provides insights into sustainability in the context of food and cooking, which is the emphasis of her newest book “The Sustainable Mediterranean Diet Cookbook”. This includes concepts that help to fulfill your individual needs without compromising the needs of future generations and touches on aspects including reducing food waste, how to economically source your food, and tips that we can use on an individual basis to prevent negative impacts on our environment.

Deanna provides insights into some of her favorite recipes (from more than 1,000 recipes that she’s created!), tips for mixing vegetables into meat-centered meals, and ways to think about sourcing seafood sustainably.

Deanna has a new and exciting opportunity through her company, Teaspoon of Spice, where she helps to organize trips to various countries along the Mediterranean Sea so you can experience first-hand the culture and food the region has to provide!

You can pre-order her new book (coming out in December, 2022) and check out her other cookbooks available here: https://teaspoonofspice.com/the-sustainable-mediterranean-diet/

You can visit her website to find new recipes and to learn more about their upcoming trips to Provence, France and Istria, Croatia in 2023: www.teaspoonofspice.com

We really enjoyed recording this episode and know that you will too!

Guest Bio:

Based outside of Philadelphia, Deanna Segrave-Daly, RDN, is a food-loving dietitian who co-owns Teaspoon Communications, a food–focused nutrition communications group that has consulted with a variety of national and regional health and food organizations for over 15 years.

Deanna writes, develops recipes and dabbles in food iPhoneography and videography for her popular blog, Teaspoon of Spice. She also regularly live streams on Teaspoon of Spice’s Facebook page along with her business partner, Serena Ball, where they are known as “two dietitians who love food as much as you do.”

Spanning two decades of recipe development, traditional and social media communications experience, Deanna has honed her culinary nutrition skills in the Mediterranean lifestyle and has co-authored three books, the best-selling 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook, Easy Everyday Mediterranean Diet Cookbook and coming this December, The Sustainable Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: More Than 100 Easy, Healthy Recipes to Reduce Food Waste, Eat in Season and Help The Earth.

Most recently, Deanna has teamed up with Bliss Travels, a boutique tour group, to customized trips to Mediterranean locations. The first “Travel with the Teaspoons” culinary tour will be in Provence, France this fall with two more trips planned for 2023 (back to Provence next June and then Croatia that fall.)

Deanna has a B.S. in Nutrition and a B.S. in Marketing both from Penn State. Her teen daughter and tricky eater husband keep her inspired to create appealing, good-for-you family cuisine at home in Havertown, PA where they live with their two rescue cats.

In this episode, Dr. Ilan Green sits down with Dr. David Dillon who is the 3rd generation dentist and owner of Dillon Family Dentistry in Rosemont, PA.

We discuss a range of topics including the lessons he learned early on from his father and grandfather, the transformative work he does for his patients, his specialty and passion for treating dental-phobic patients and those who have lived “non-linear” lives.

One of the things that we appreciate most about Dr. Dillon’s approach to practice is the effort he puts in to help meet patients where they are, which includes the way he goes about communicating with his patients as well as specific details regarding the environment he creates within his practice.

We also discuss how he came to build a healthy balance between his practice and his life outside of his career to focus both on fulfilling and purposeful efforts.

We had a great time chatting with Dr. Dillon and we hope you enjoy the episode! Keep an eye out for a part 2 coming soon…

Guest Bio:

Dr. David Dillon is a third-generation in the dental field practicing in Rosemont Pennsylvania. A graduate of Temple University dental school, he joined his father at Dillon Family Dentistry in 1989 and has been practicing general dentistry there ever since. 

Dillon Family Dentistry is a low-volume, high personal touch general dental office. Dr. Dillon centers his practice around educating his patients, listening and answering their questions and practicing the least invasive dentistry as possible to meet all of his patients needs. Their motto is modern dentistry, old-fashioned care.

Where to find Dr. David Dillon:

Website: www.brynmawrdentalcare.com

Resources noted in today’s episode:

Ardmore Rotary Club

In this episode Dr. Ilan Green sits down with coach Rob Rabena to discuss his experience working with baseball players in the realm of sports performance training.

Rob shares a wealth of information on various topics including how he approaches evaluations/assessments for the athletes he works with, the biggest red flags to look for in physical assessment of the shoulder complex, and how to understand shoulder mechanics and function in context of the sport of baseball.

Rob also shares some helpful insights with regards to the commitments and sacrifices that need to be made by players looking to pursue a future playing at higher levels of competition including navigating the challenge of being a multi-sport athlete.

Additionally, Rob helps paint a clear picture of why exercise selection is so crucial when working with baseball players. He provides context for the types of exercises that help to contribute to helpful movement patterns and exercises that may deliver diminishing or even harmful returns for a baseball player.

We also dive into ribcage mechanics, weighted ball throwing programs, and seasonal focuses for athletes to get the most out of their training.

This episode is packed with really helpful info, so we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Guest Bio:

Rob Rabena is a Certified Strength and Conditioning coach and currently serves as the Director of Sports Performance at Ascent Athlete in Garnet Valley, PA. 

At Ascent, Rob and his team work with all levels of athletes from middle school, high school, college to the pros including up to 50 professional baseball players. 

Rob also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Widener University in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and Cabrini University for undergraduate students in Exercise Science. In addition, Rob serves as a Fitness consultant for Altis Movement Technologies and in 2019 he published research on baseball conditioning.

Where to find Rob Rabena:

Instagram: @robrabena3

Twitter: @RobRabena

Ascent Athlete: www.ascentathlete.com

Resources noted in today’s episode:

Diagnosis & Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes - Shirley Sahrmaan PT, PhD, FAPTA

In this episode Dr. Joanna Holleran sits down with Dr. Victoria Clement, DPT to discuss her experience working as a Pelvic Floor Therapist.

Dr. Victoria helps to demystify the world of pelvic therapy by explaining what pelvic therapy is and is not, the kinds of “unconventional” conditions that pelvic therapy can help with, and how she’s making an effort to make the conversation less taboo when talking about pelvic health for both men and women.

Drs. Joanna & Victoria discuss the wide range of conditions that pelvic therapy can help with including urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, pudendal neuralgia, endometriosis, diastasis recti, prolapse, and the role it plays for prenatal and postpartum women.

In addition, she provides information on how the pelvic floor plays a large role in more common musculoskeletal conditions including lower back and hip pain.

We recognize that Pelvic Floor Therapy is massively underutilized, so whether you’re a health/wellness professional or someone seeking information about the topic we hope that this proves to be a helpful resource for you.

Enjoy the episode!

Guest Bio:

Dr. Victoria Clement is a Pelvic Physical Therapist and owner of Restore Physical Therapy and Pelvic Health located in Manayunk, Philadelphia.  

She attended Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania where she obtained her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Starting her career in the sports and orthopedic realm of physical therapy she established a strong foundation of understanding functional movement and the intricacies that come along with it. 

While seeking treatment for her own struggle with pelvic pain, sciatica, and incontinence she stumbled upon the specialty of pelvic floor physical therapy and quickly developed an appreciation for the practice.

She has since pursued further education within pelvic health and developed her practice with an emphasis on this specialty. 

Through her practice she has come to recognize and understand the importance of pelvic health and the benefits of therapy particularly for pregnant and postpartum women.

Dr. Victoria’s mission is to bridge the gap of lacking obstetrics physical therapy care and to advocate for the normalization of pelvic health education in her community.

Where to find Dr. Victoria Clement:

Website: www.restorethefloorpt.com

Instagram: @restorethefloor.dpt

Facebook: facebook.com/Restore-Physical-Therapy-and-Pelvic-Health

In this episode Drs. Joanna & Ilan sit down with Kevin Dea, owner of DEA Strength Training in Narberth, PA. Kevin shares his background experience and what brought him to pursue a career in Strength & Conditioning.

We dive into a wide range of topics including how he incorporates personalized and periodized programs within a group exercise format to provide clients with autonomy in their training. We also discuss the people and philosophies within the realm of training that have influenced his approach to building foundational strength and how his approach has changed as a result of these influences.

We also cover topics like his recommendations for people who are brand new to weight training, his experience training golfers, and much more.

We hope you enjoy!

Guest Bio:

Kevin Dea is a Strength and Conditioning Coach and owner of DEA Strength Training in Narberth, PA. He holds a multitude of certifications including being a StrongFirst Team Leader, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, Functional Movement Systems certification, and USA Weightlifting certification.

He began personal training in 2009 before opening his own gym, DEA Strength Training, in 2014 and began working for StrongFirst as a Team Leader in 2018 where he helps to teach courses about proper kettlebell, barbell, and bodyweight training principles.

He works with a wide variety of individuals ranging from the general public (including your hosts!) and youth to professional level athletes.

Outside of lifting heavy things, he enjoys golfing, rooting on Philadelphia sports teams, and introducing us to some fantastic local pubs as a result of his monthly “No Shower Happy Hours”.

Where to find Kevin Dea:

Website: www.deastrengthtraining.com

Instagram: @deastrengthtraining & @_coach_kevd_

Facebook: www.facebook.com/deaperformanceandfitness

Twitter: www.twitter.com/deastrength

Kevin’s recommended reading & resources:

StrongFirst Courses: www.strongfirst.com

Books: The Last Lecture - Randy Pausch, Intervention - Dan John

Podcasts: The Strength Faction Podcast, Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

In this episode Drs. Joanna and Ilan sit down with Sarah Mayland. Sarah is a certified personal trainer, fitness nutritionist, clinical mental health counselor, and the owner of Inside Out Transformations.

Sarah shares her story of how she overcame her own challenges while in graduate school and how she used these experiences to shape her approach to helping women in her practice today.

Sarah shares her thoughts and expertise in various topics including how the messaging within our culture and society shapes how we perceive our own bodies, the mindset behind fad diets and why they don’t tend to provide long lasting changes, and the mental aspect of the weight loss journey.

Sarah also provides some of her insights into aspects of mental health including building healthier habits around consistent exercise and diet by thinking about what is going to best serve your body, building better relationships with food and movement, and rethinking the concept of “self care”.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Guest Bio:

Sarah Mayland is a weight loss coach, certified personal trainer, fitness nutrition specialist and clinical mental health counselor. 

With the mission to empower women to take on the challenge of becoming their best selves throughout their weight loss journey, she has taught the valuable lessons of self-love and acceptance. 

Her path toward becoming a weight loss coach started throughout her undergraduate years when she struggled with weight management herself but was able to overcome those challenges through working with dietitians and establishing a fitness routine. 

As we all know, life throws us curve balls and a healthy lifestyle becomes more difficult to maintain, especially while pregnant and going through grad school simultaneously. She was able to once again conquer those challenges but with an entirely new perspective.

These life experiences really opened her eyes to the false belief that women and mothers so often accept; that self-love is conditional. This awoke a passion within her to provide women with the support they need to feel strong, confident and happy, particularly throughout pregnancy and postpartum periods. She has been able to combine her clinical counseling background and personal experiences with weight loss coaching strategies to help women make lasting changes in their lives.

Where to find Sarah Mayland:

Website: www.ioempower.com

Stress Management Course: www.insideout.podia.com

Reading list: www.iowlc.com/reading-list

Instagram: www.instagram.com/inside.out.transformations

Facebook: www.facebook.com/maylandwellness

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@insideouttransformations

In this episode Drs. Joanna and Ilan sit down with Jessica Lupacckino, a certified yoga and meditation instructor and owner of Day Vibes LLC. Jessica shares her story of how she worked for 20 years in corporate America before changing careers to focus on implementing work-life integration strategies to improve the overall well-being of employees, improve communication, reduce employee turnover, prevent burnout, and improve company culture.

We discuss a wide range of topics including the benefits that yoga and meditation can provide with regards to our day to day lives, communication with our co-workers, friends and families, the power of happiness and how to deepen your connection with yourself, the various settings in which Jessica has provided corporate wellness sessions, how to recognize patterns in your employees, how to prevent burnout, and how to implement strategies to improve communication between employers and employees.

Jessica also shares her experience with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping, Thought Field Therapy (TFT) tapping, and Heart Activated Breathing techniques and how she incorporates these techniques into her corporate wellness approach.

We had a great time talking with Jessica and we know you’ll love listening and learning from her as much as we did!

Guest Bio:

Jessica Lupacckino is a Certified Yoga Instructor, Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher, and EFT/TFT Tapping instructor with special certifications for Trauma sensitive populations.

In many experiences throughout her life, she’s been able to apply the following quote introduced to her by her Mom “It’s the journey, not the destination.” Whether she’s on her yoga mat, spending time with her husband, son, family and friends, yoga is a journey to finding happiness in the present moment. Since obtaining her 200 HR RYT certification in 2012, she has taught within studios, for local non-profits, school systems, Chester County Youth Center and most recently opened her own business Day Vibes LLC.

Day Vibes services include assisting employers and their employees to create a happy workplace environment by implementing gentle yoga and meditation into the workday. This helps to create comfortable open lines of communication and helps to decrease turnover. She loves to teach and practice yoga with anyone and everyone!

You can find Jessica Lupacckino at the following links:

Website: www.dayvibes.org

Instagram: @dayvibesllc

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