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This episode is featured in Womens Insider. The human body is complicated. So, it's time to remove the toxins from your skin care routine. Your skin isn’t being difficult — it’s being honest. We sat down with certified physician assistant and functional dermatology expert Kerry Jenkins to unravel why eczema, acne, rosacea, and psoriasis are spiking, even in children, and what it really takes to calm them for good. Instead of jumping straight to topical steroids or lifelong biologics, Kerry walks us through a root-cause roadmap that connects genetics, environment, nutrition, stress, and the gut-skin axis.

We dig into the rise of severe eczema in infants, the early onset of acne in kids, and why women often carry a heavier chemical load thanks to daily personal care routines. We also challenge conventional sun advice with a nuanced take. 

Chapters

0:00 Genetics Meets Environment in Eczema

6:20 Environmental Triggers And Daily Toxins

10:34 Women’s Higher Chemical Load

25:06 From Name It Tame It To Root Cause

27:06 Real Food Over Processed Choices

28:22 Sunlight, Vitamin D, And Skin Health

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What if the way back from trauma isn’t a single breakthrough, but a stack of small, stubborn habits that actually hold you up? We sit down with Navy veteran and author Kevin Macomber to trace a path from complex childhood trauma and Beirut-era deployments to breakdown, suicidality, and a hard-won recovery built on practical daily steps.

Macomber opens up about losing trust, withdrawing from the world, and slowly rebuilding with tools that require no perfection — just repetition. Journaling becomes a compass for messy minds, revealing patterns across hours and weeks. Macomber talks about the benefits of meditation and other mindfulness practices. Nature does the quiet work that clinics can’t, as a hiking trail reawakens senses dulled by hyperarousal and numbness. 

Chapters

10:21 Journaling To Untangle PTSD Symptoms

12:04 Nature As Therapy And Ending Isolation

15:37 Veteran Suicide, Stigma, And Transition Gaps

25:20 Choosing Therapists And Owning Sessions

27:04 Triggers, Breathing, And Planned Coping

29:10 Self-Advocacy With Providers And Meds

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What if the moment your life wobbled was the invitation you’ve been postponing? That’s where Jennifer Ginty found herself — after years of “not yet,” the closure of her beloved boutique pushed her to say “right now” to healing complex PTSD and major depressive disorder. We sit down with Jen to unpack mental health struggles, self care, stress management, and how she built a care team, returned to hospitalization to map helpful modalities, and rediscovered group therapy as a powerful, validating community rather than a public reckoning.

Jen also shares the origin story of My Moody Monster, a rugged, Velcro-limbed plush designed to channel anger and anxiety into safe, physical release for kids and adults. We walk through real-life scenarios: a sibling clash, an overwhelmed parent, a tense work call, veteran or LEO with post-traumatic stress. The monster becomes a cue for co-regulation, a bridge to conversation, and a tool for repair — rip to discharge, rebuild to reconnect, reflect to plan next time. New Normal Big Life (NNBL) listeners listeners get 15% off their entire order on http://www.mymoodymonster.com

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For families searching for practical emotional regulation, this is both inventive and accessible. Along the way, we talk trauma science, why big feelings change body chemistry, and how consistent, body-first strategies often work better than lectures. If this conversation helped you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick star rating & review — it’s the best way to support our work and help more people find practical healing tools.

Chapters

19:00 How Kids And Adults Use Moody

22:45 Coaching A Child Through Big Feelings

27:10 Moody As Everyday Regulation Tool

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What if the life you’re building is draining the person you need to be to live it?  We sit down with occupational therapist and coach Heidi Blackie to explore how relentless doing, perfectionism, and inherited “shoulds” quietly feed burnout, illness, and despair — and how belief, boundaries, and acceptance can reset the nervous system and restore joy.

We unpack why most of us run on autopilot, how to audit hidden rules like “I must do everything,” and why modeling self-care for our kids sometimes means putting ourselves first. Along the way, we highlight a surprising winter ally — skijoring and outdoor time as a mood-boosting antidote to seasonal blues, blending nature, movement, and mindset. Heidi’s UnshakableMe framework distills core pillars that anyone can apply. 

Chapters

0:00 Redefining A Full Life

2:12 From Overdoing To Breakdown

9:50 Autopilot Patterns And Busyness

14:47 Permission To Put Yourself First

30:04 Unshakable Me: Core Pillars And Practice

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This episode is featured in Mens Insider. What if your “mild” concussion wasn’t mild at all — and what if most of your recovery sits in your daily habits? Board-Certified Neurologist and Navy veteran Dr. Ryan Williamson joins us to unpack why TBI outcomes vary so wildly and how to rebuild cognitive power with simple, evidence-based steps. We dig into his BRAIN protocol—Breathwork, Rest, Activity, Intake, Nurturing — and show how purpose, sleep quality, training, and community flip the switches that drive neuroplasticity and longevity.

We also explore creatine monohydrate’s surprising brain benefits, from ATP support to potential improvements after TBI and in early cognitive decline, plus practical dosing tips you can try safely and affordably.

Listener questions take us into combat-zone stress, developing brains, and the eerie slowing of time after explosions. The throughline is empowering: lifestyle choices — sleep timing, food quality, daily movement, breathwork, and strong relationships — shape the majority of brain outcomes by steering gene expression and circuit strength.

Chapters

10:24 The Ancestral Lens On Modern Health

18:20 Neuroplasticity Through Skills And Mindfulness

26:06 The BRAIN Protocol Explained

30:20 Creatine For Brain Energy And Recovery

45:36 How Much Is Lifestyle Versus Genes

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What if recovery isn’t about gripping harder, but about becoming someone new? Greg Vorst and Michael Nolan, co-founders of Embodied Recovery, join us to reframe suffering as a portal to soul growth and show how accountability and honesty can reset a life. Their message doesn’t romanticize pain; it transforms it. We dig into practical markers that you’re out of accountability — like chronic blame and a life that keeps misfiring, and how to welcome structures that put you back in the driver’s seat.

0:00

Owning Accountability

9:05

Suffering As A Portal To Growth

12:33

Beyond Stages Of Change

15:24

Defining Rock Bottom And Denial

19:26

Honesty As A Health Practice

23:45

Recognizing You’re Out Of Accountability

27:12

Regulating The Nervous System

31:45

Recovery In The Body, Not Just Head

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Denied benefits don’t mean you’re not disabled — they usually mean your record isn’t saying what the system needs to hear. We sit down with disability law expert, Attorney Nancy Cavey to map a practical route through VA ratings, Social Security’s five-step test, and short- and long-term disability insurance, showing how objective medical evidence turns “I hurt” into “Here’s why I can’t work.” If you’re a veteran juggling C&P exams or a civilian facing an LTD cutoff, this conversation gives you the playbook to build a case that holds up.

Cavey breaks down the crucial differences between systems: VA pays by body-system ratings while Social Security asks whether you can sustain full-time work in the national economy. That shift makes function king — how long you can sit, stand, lift, focus, and show up reliably. We dig into residual functional capacity (RFC) forms, neuropsych testing for TBI, CPET and FCE for fatigue and pain conditions, and imaging like MRIs and CTs to anchor diagnoses.

Setting The Stakes: Denials And Proof

1:48

Meet Attorney Nancy Kavey

10:40

VA Ratings vs Social Security Rules

15:20

Fixing Weak Records And Mindsets

20:50

Date Last Insured Explained

24:10

Short Term vs Long Term Disability

27:20

Why Medical Evidence Is Everything

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What if a few minutes of guided EFT tapping could lower your anxiety, quiet your inner critic, and help you face what really hurts without feeling overwhelmed? That’s the promise, and the science behind Emotional Freedom Techniques, and it’s the heart of our mindfulness and mental health conversation with EFT Tapping Coach and SOAR with Tapping founder, Amy Vincze.

We start by demystifying how EFT works: tapping on specific acupressure points while naming what you actually feel, which sends a powerful “de-escalate” signal to the amygdala. We also spotlight free EFT sessions for veterans through the Veteran Stress Project and how to bring tapping into therapy covered by insurance.

Chapters

1:37 What EFT Is and How It Works

9:06 Anxiety, the Amygdala, and Relief

12:19 Who Benefits: Big T vs Little t

16:33 Complex Trauma and Timeframes

18:07 Coach or App: How to Choose

20:29 Veterans: Free EFT Resources

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Imagine flipping a switch in your body that tells your brain, “You’re safe.” That’s what a few minutes of intentional breath can do, and it’s the doorway we walk through with meditation guide and author Kara Goodwin. We talk about real stress, real loss, and the very human habit of living braced for the next blow — then we map the simple moves that shift you from fight-or-flight to a steadier baseline you can feel.

If you’ve tried to “quiet your mind” and felt like you were doing it wrong, this conversation offers a kinder map. 

Chapters
0:00

Why Meditation Matters Now

12:08

How Breath Hacks the Nervous System

21:27

Key Benefits: Calm, Memory, Immunity

26:15

PTSD, Depression, and Brain Rewiring

31:45

Beginner How-To: Time, Posture, Place

If this resonates, follow the show, share it with someone who needs a softer place to land, and leave a review to help others find these tools. Your next calm minute could start today.

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What if the fastest way to feel better isn’t another pill, but a smarter way to move, align, and listen? We sat down with Dr. Alex Hilario — award-winning chiropractor, former powerlifter, and Westchester, NY care leader — to unpack three practical keys that help real people beat chronic pain and reclaim energy: chiropractic care, nervous system optimization, and avoiding the traps of long-term medications and poor posture. His take is refreshingly grounded: start with the safest, least invasive options, and build only as needed.

We dig into why the nervous system is the body’s first responder — and why spinal motion matters for far more than a stiff back. Dr. Hilario explains how nerve irritation can masquerade as digestive issues, reproductive changes, or sleep trouble, and how restoring joint motion sends cleaner signals to the brain. 

3:38 Why the Nervous System Comes First

4:32 Pills, Pace, and Hidden Costs

4:41 Medications and Posture Pitfalls

6:08 Reading Body Signals Beyond Pain

7:09 Tech Neck, Adaptation, and Arthritis

7:34 Can Posture Be Reversed?

10:24 How Often to See a Chiropractor

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