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In today's episode we talk with Maura Davies about whether or not dog's can see in color. Then we talk with Dr. Alvin Danenberg about his current cancer treatment, and Stephanie Toups talks about recycling and how we might be recycling incorrectly.

Do Dog's See in Color?

That's the million dollar question. Maura Davies is the VP of Communications at the SPCA of Texas, and today she answers it for us. It's pretty shocking the quality of sight that dogs have, especially at night. And not just dogs, cat's are practically made to be night owls with their impressive night vision. But, whether or not these animals see in color - you'll just have to listen and find out! Davies also reminds us to spay and neuter our pets.  Call your local SPCA for more info.

Dr. Al's Cancer Treatment (Update)

Dr. Alvin Danenberg is a periodontist with over 40 years of experience. He has been joining us for a few years now, but most recently to talk about his own battle with cancer. Dr. Al was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a form of cancer in the bone marrow. He was given 3-6 months to live, back in September of 2018. Dr. Al is using alternative treatment methods like diet, immunotherapy, supplementing, and more. Today he gives us an update on his new diet plan - the Carnivore diet. It may seem strange, but he is seeing great results from his immunotherapy along with this eating regimen. To follow along with his treatment and read about the science of this diet, you can read his blog here. 

11 Things You Really Should Stop Recycling

Recycling can be sort of a complex process. For beginners, it's hard to know what can and cannot be recycled. And some people simply don't take the time to research or ask the questions. This can really disrupt the recycling process, and in the end do more harm than good. Stephanie Toups is a consumer advocate professional, who primarily focuses on beauty and personal care products. She has done her share of research and reading to learn the in's and out's of proper recycling skills.

There is a lot that goes into how we recycle. The items have to meet a standard to be recycled, and some pieces or attachments cannot be recycled. For instance, a pizza box. Yes, cardboard boxes are recyclable however, once drenched in pizza grease that item cannot go through a recycling warehouse. If it does, it can ruin many other items and the equipment. This makes for such a frustrating and costly process. Stephanie goes into more detail, and tells which 11 items we should stop recycling, immediately!

Today we talk with our in-house therapist, Von Eaglin, about the different types of empathy. Von Eaglin is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and works with two group practices in the Dallas area.

The Different Types of Empathy with Von

em·pa·thy

/ˈempəTHē/

noun

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the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Empathy is a huge part of our emotional intelligence. From the time we are around 2 years old, Von tells us that we are aware that we have different emotions than those around us. The 'terrible two's' are a time when children are discovering their emotions and how to express them. It can be difficult for a parent to comfort a child during this time because it is extremely frustrating. But, children learn from their environment. The way that parents respond to their emotions will teach them the basics for understanding and controlling them.

The three different types of empathy are: cognitive, emotional, and compassionate. Von breaks down each type of empathy and how each of them affect our day-to-day lives. We also talk about those individuals in this world who seem to lack empathy - where does this stem from, and what type of person are they? We talk about how empathy plays a role into narcissism and those who may suffer from a mental disorder. Relating to others emotions is absolutely necessary when building relationships, and it starts at a young age. This means, teaching children this step in their development is crucial.

Von Eaglin

* Website: prestonplacecounseling.com

* Instagram: @VonTalks

In today's show Mo Brossette asks us the question, who are you? And, Tina Bernet Allen talks about the top exercises for beginners along with the top high risk exercises.

Mo Brossette - Who are YOU?

The question "who are you" can intimidate a lot of people. It seems we tend to identify others on things like: their job/occupation, their age, if they are single/married, if they have children, etc., and we never really get to know others for the unique things about them. Mo challenges us today to start asking the questions like:

* What do you do for fun?

* Do you have any passions or dreams?

* What makes you, you?

This may seem awkward, but you will definitely find yourself having deeper conversations with people and actually share things in common. We have to stop putting our identity in our titles and find our true-selves through the things that bring us joy and purpose. So, who are you?

Mo Brossette is an expert on human behavior, mindset, movement, and nutrition. He is a Keynote Speaker on Fear and Human Potential, where he teaches companies and individuals how to achieve professional and personal goals, overcome limiting beliefs, and use fear as your greatest tool for success.

Exercises for Beginners & High-Risk Exercises with Tina

Tina Bernet Allen joins us today to continue her talk from last week on the top exercises for beginners. These are basic movements that will allow you to build the strength and muscle to expand into more difficult movements. The importance of learning how to do the basics and learn proper form is huge. If you jump in without the necessary tools, you will injure yourself. So if you're a beginner, listen in for this advice.

Then we talk about some of the high-risk exercises. These are things that either Tina does not recommend, or that you should make sure you have a professional around to monitor. It is so easy to get hurt while working out, no matter what shape you're in. To reduce your chances of getting hurt, listen in to hear these top high-risk exercises.

In today's show we talk with Dr. Michael Greger about his new book, How Not to Diet. Then we talk with Keith Norris about the upcoming Paleo f(x), and DeWone Bennett talks about what to look for in a therapist.

How Not to Diet by Dr. Michael Greger

Author of the mega bestselling How Not to Die, Dr. Greger now turns his attention to the latest research on the leading causes and remedies of obesity. Dr. Greger hones in on the optimal criteria to enable weight loss, while considering how these foods actually affect our health and longevity. Dr. Michael Greger is an internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of the Nutrition Facts website.

If you would like to hear our interview with him about the book, How Not to Die, you can listen here. But today we focus on his new book, How Not to Diet. This book covers all aspects of the foods we eat and how they impact our health. Obesity is a leading cause of death in the United States, and our food is the main culprit. It is overly processed, full of chemicals, artificial colorings, high fructose corn syrup, and much more that wreaks havoc on our bodies. Listen in to hear everything Dr. Greger has to say about how not to diet and how to be our healthiest selves.

Paleo f(x) 2020 with Keith Norris

The idea behind Paleo f(x) originated in August of 2011 by founders and owners, Michelle and Keith Norris. Their passion to help educate the public on how to apply the insights of the ancestral health perspective radiates. The success of the event has been tremendous, with every year more and more people showing up eager to learn.

You can hear our past interviews with Michelle, here. In her interview, she tells us the heart-wrenching story of when they lost their daughter. This also was a catalyst in the creation of Paleo f(x). This year, their expectations of this amazing event have continued to grow. We cannot wait to be their and cover the event for your all to hear! It will be held in Austin, TX, from April 24th-26th. Learn more and buy your tickets, here.

What to Look for in a Therapist

DeWone Bennett is a licensed professional counselor with over 10 years of experience. Today we talk about how to pick the best therapist for your specific needs. This can seem as difficult as finding the correct partner, for some. Having a therapist who you feel comfortable with, can be vulnerable with, and you can trust, are huge factors. Their has to be a good foundation of trust, along with all the other components, for you to really benefit from your time spent with your therapist.

Also, there are other things to consider the can easily be deal-breakers. DeWone tells us where to start when deciding which therapist is right for you.

In today's show we talk with Maura Davies about dogs and their table manners, or lack thereof. Then, we talk with Cody Myler about women on the ketogenic diet, and Shawn Wells joins us to talk about a lot of things.

Dogs and Their Table Manners

Maura Davies is the VP of Communications for the SPCA of Texas. She joins us for our pet segment to talk about why some dogs have terrible table manners, and what you can do about it. When it comes to feeding our furry family members people food, we know we shouldn't, but we do anyways. Their manners stem from their environment and what they believe is good behavior because you have either allowed it, or not.

There is a way to ethically train dogs not to beg, and to know where they stand when it comes to being near the dinner table. Maura gives us good tips on how to begin training your pet. We as pet owners, have to stick with what we choose with our pets because they don't understand why it's OK sometimes and not at other times.

Women on the Ketogenic Diet

There are so many women who are benefitting from the Ketogenic diet, which is a movement that primarily began with men. Cody Myler is is the owner and operator of NXT Rep Fitness, as well as the staff’s lead instructor. He has witnessed the Ketogenic diet change many lives in his industry. If you do it correctly, the Keto lifestyle is so effective for weight loss and brain health.

He talks with us about how women can cater to this diet, without feeling like they have to eat bacon and cheese at every meal. And, we talk about the effect on your hormones, exercising, and much more.

Friday Mash-Up with Shawn Wells

Shawn Wells is a registered dietitian, certified sports nutritionist, and dubbed the “World’s Greatest Formulator.” He joins us today to cover a few different topics, but we end up candidly talking about some of the societal issues we deal with in today's world. We love to talk with our guest experts about things going on in the world, our personal lives, and different opinions on topics. We end up talking about a man's role in today's society, and where we are seeing some of the negativity from so much women empowerment. He also covers the topic of the Ketogenic diet with Cody.

In today's show we talk with Drew Manning about keeping your goals throughout the year, and we talk with DeWone Bennett about what to expect when you see a counselor for the first time.

Drew Manning - Keeping Your Goals in the New Year

Drew Manning is a leader in the fitness and health industry. He’s also the author of the New York Times best-selling book, Fit2Fat2Fit: The Unexpected Lessons from Gaining and Losing 75 lbs on Purpose, and has for years been a leading voice in the burgeoning Keto Diet movement. Today, Drew talks with us about goal setting, and goal keeping. The New Year comes and we all have aspirations of who we want to be and what we want to achieve that year. But, keeping your goals requires so much work on the back end, and sometimes the results don't come as fast as you'd hope.

We talk with Drew about the kind of patience and perseverance you have to prepare for, because keeping your goals comes with failure and unpleasant times. He talks with us about how he has trained physically for certain marathons, and how keeping your goals is the same type of scenario. We talk about how to push through the strenuous times, and prepare for the reward, whatever that may be.

What to Expect in Your First Counseling Session

DeWone Bennett is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 11 years of counseling experience from Vallejo California. DeWone has two masters degrees, one in Counseling and another in Psychology. Today we talk with DeWone about what to expect when you go to a counselor for the first time. A counseling session can be intimidating because it brings up a lot of emotion and past trauma that you might not be ready to face. And, it's a stranger who is going to know all of your business.

Counselors are so helpful at releasing some of your past traumas, and teaching you to learn how to cope and move forward with those emotions. We all could use a counselor in our lives, no matter the severity of our past or present. If you are looking for a counselor, visit DeWone here.

In today's show we cover how to create space in your subconscious for creativity with Mo Brossette. Then, we talk with Tina Bernet Allen about the 5 best strength exercises for beginners.

Creating Space in the Subconscious for Creativity

Creativity is one of those attributes that we believe we either have it, or don't. Which is not true at all! Everyone can be creative in their own way. However, in our extremely busy and over-stimulated world, it can be hard to get into your creative feels. We all create in different ways, with different inspiration, and at different speeds and tempos. Finding that creativity that stimulates your brain, and makes you feel good, is so beneficial for your mental health. But, carving out the time and dedicating that time every day and where most of us fall short. Mo tell us today some of the things we can do to get out of our own way, and dive into our creativity.

* Mo Brossette is an expert on human behavior, mindset, movement, and nutrition. He is a Keynote Speaker on Fear and Human Potential, where he teaches companies and individuals how to achieve professional and personal goals, overcome limiting beliefs, and use fear as your greatest tool for success.

5 Best Strength Exercises for Beginners

Beginning an exercise routine is difficult when you have no experience, or, if you have taken quite a bit of time off. Tina Bernet joins us to talk about the top exercises for a beginner, specifically for building strength. The first step in strength training is using your own body weight. This helps you to perfect your form and prevent injury once you add extra resistance or weight. Tina gives us the top 5 exercises she recommends to start building your strength, today.

Tina Bernet Allen has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years. She is recognized as one of the top female personal trainers in Dallas/Fort Worth area. Currently, Tina is conducting her personal training business, “Tina Bernet Fitness”, out of The Studio in North Dallas.

Today we talk with Dr. Judy Ho about her new book, Stop Self-Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower and Get Out Of Your Own Way. Then, we talk with Jill Lane about her guide to today's most popular diets.

Stop Self-Sabotage by Dr. Judy Ho

Dr. Judy Ho, Ph.D., joins us today to talk about her new book. So many of us struggle with self-sabotage, we know what we need to do to live our best lives, but simply don't do it. We like to create excuses for things like: not eating clean, not exercising, not sleeping enough, not drinking enough water, and so on. We all make time for what is important to us, no matter what that means. And most of us put our physical, mental, and emotional health on the back burner which creates more distraction from reaching our goals. Dr. Judy's book is all about pushing through those excuses, making detailed goals, and ultimately reaching your highest potential.

* Dr. Judy is a Licensed and triple board certified Clinical and Forensic and Neuropsychologist. She has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and extensive experience working with clients of all ages, facing a variety of challenges and issues. She is the author of Stop Self-Sabotage, which details a six-step program for getting out of your own way and reaching your most-desired goals in love, work, health, and all aspects of life.

Jill's Guide to Today's Most Popular Diets

Jill Lane is a pro-athlete health and nutrition coach. As Bernadette puts it, she is a walking encyclopedia on all things nutrition. Today we talk about the most popular diets right now, and what their truth is when it comes to how they impact our health. Some of the most popular diets right now are: ketogenic, paleo, vegan, mediterranean, and carnivore. There are others, but these are trending the most and gaining the most press.

Jill breaks down what each diet ACTUALLY consists of, and how they can work. Remember, no diet is a one-size-fits-all. Sometimes, the diet that works for a lot of people won't work for you, and that's not because you're doing it incorrectly. It just doesn't work for your body. Learning your body and what makes it work optimally is a time consuming process, but is so worth it. Listen in to what Jill thinks about today's top diets, and how to navigate through choosing a diet that's best for you.

Today we talk with Dr. Debra Greene about the 5G network, and with Gabrielle Reyes about a plant-based lifestyle.

5G Network: What You Can Do to Protect Yourself

Dr. Debra Greene, PhD, is a mind-body medicine specialist and frequently quoted expert in the fields of energy medicine and energy psychology. We are continuing a series with her about the 5G network dangers and how to best protect yourself. Most of us don't think too much about what radiofrequency radiation (RFR) from our devices is doing to our bodies. Mainly because, we can't see it. We can't see the radiation coming from the cell towers, through building walls, and through us. Kind of scary, huh?

Dr. Greene begins by explaining to us exactly what 5G is and means, and what the potential negative health effects are. It can be a little intimidating because the verbiage is a complex to learn. We aren't rocket scientists, so we try to break it down for you. Then, Dr. Greene gives us some of her easy and practical tips to protect yourself and the ones you love.

A Plant-Based Lifestyle

Gabrielle Reyes is an actress, singer, veggie-lover, and serious afro-grower! She's been vegan for about 8 years, and started her own company, One Great Vegan. One Great Vegan is a plant-based cooking class, catering company, and cooking show host helping you take the right steps towards a healthy, vegan lifestyle. Today we talk all about a plant-based lifestyle and what the transition looks like.

Gabrielle has so many amazing recipes that are easy and extremely flavorful, which can ease those hesitant eaters. She talks about her personal transition going plant-based and what that looked like for her. Then she talks about how she started her business and started exploring more with vegan food. The switch from whatever diet you are on to a plant-based lifestyle can be smooth and delicious, especially with the help of Gabrielle.

Today we talk with Ingrid Newkirk, President and founder of PETA, about her new book, Animalkind.

Ingrid Newkirk - Animalkind

Ingrid Newkirk is a true pioneer in the animal rights movement. She is the president and founder of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), the largest animal rights organization in the world. She is the author of several books including her newest book, Animalkind: Remarkable Discoveries About Animals and Revolutionary New Ways to Show Them Compassion. Ingrid has dedicated her entire life to help educate and advocate for those without a voice.

We talk with Ingrid about the successes that PETA achieved in the last year, which includes New York City Council Bans the Sale of Foie Gras, and Dunkin’ Is Going National With Beyond Sausage. Animals deserve to have a chance at life just like any other living being. Because, at the end of the day humans are just animals too, right?

About The Book:

"In the last few decades, a wealth of new information has emerged about who animals are—intelligent, aware, and empathetic. Studies show that animals are astounding beings with intelligence, emotions, intricate communications networks, and myriad abilities. In Animalkind, Ingrid Newkirk and Gene Stone present these findings in a concise and awe-inspiring way, detailing a range of surprising discoveries: that geese fall in love and stay with a partner for life, that fish “sing” underwater, and that elephants use their trunks to send subsonic signals, alerting other herds to danger miles away."

Here is a past episode we did with Ingrid.