One Life Radio

Heart Disease is one of the top killers in the United States, especially in women. This is why there is so much statin use to lower cholesterol, because high cholesterol is what causes heart disease...right? No, not right. Cassie Bjork, author of "Why Am I Still Fat?" goes against the grain and always has. She says that cholesterol is not the demon, it is actually the hero! It all goes back to sugar. Sugar is the ultimate toxin on our body, especially the processed foods with high sugar or high fructose corn syrup. This is what you need to stay away from instead of hopping on the statin train to lower your cholesterol. Listen to this segment to hear Cassie break down this science.

Shawn Wells continues his talk from last week on mitochondria, the power house of the cell. This goes hand-in-hand with what Cassie was talking about when it comes to heart health and cholesterol. Did you know that CoQ10 is EXTREMELY important for heart health? Listen to this talk to learn more about ways to keep your body feeling energized and all your cells working as hard as they can!

It's psychology day!! James West and Von Eaglin join us to talk about mental health. Von Eaglin discusses anger, which is one of his specialties. Okay, we all get angry, right? Understanding why we get angry, and what anger actually is can be very therapeutic and healing. Von gives us tips on how to manage our emotions and some common myths about anger, you don't want to miss this one!

James West specializes in sexual trauma and recovery from sexual trauma. Today he talks about boundaries. We all have a past, whether it be pretty or not-so-pretty, we have to learn how to express what makes us feel uncomfortable. For those with a sexual trauma in their past, boundaries can be hard to verbalize. James gives us tips on how to recover and set up boundaries, and how partners can be supportive of this.

An article in Men's Health states that 2-minute workouts are the new 30-minute workout...can you believe that? Neither can we. How can 2-minute workouts be long enough to even get anything out of them? Thats because they aren't! Daniel Tague is a professional ortho-kinetic trainer, and he explains how you definitely need a little bit longer than two minutes to get any benefit from a workout. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a way to get in a shorter workout and still get your heart rate going and boost growth hormone or HGH.

Rosalie Robinson is a Human Resources expert and has 30 years experience working with Fortune 500 companies. Today we talk about an article from the Harvard Business Review about corporate branding and corporate culture. Defining this can be difficult for companies, as well it can be difficult to include your employees in this vision. Rosalie talks about why some companies struggle and questions to ask to work on your brand culture and mission.

The Microbiome, oh what a trendy word these days. Does anyone really know enough about the microbiome? Probably not because there are millions of different bacteria making up the gut flora. You can tell through various signs and symptoms whether or not these bacteria are healthy or nor so healthy. Jill Lane is so well-versed on this science-y stuff, she tells us the most important things to know about our microbiomes. She also tells us what foods can wreak havoc on our microbiomes making us feel fatigued, lethargic, brain fogged and just all around not so great. The importance of nutrition on our overall well-being is something that doctors are just now recognizing, so take charge of your health and feed your body well!

DeWone Bennett is one of our great shrinks in the Dallas area. He focuses on a wide-range of mental health specialties. Today we talk about a fixed mindset vs. a growth mindset. Being open to new ideas, people, lifestyles, etc. is a hard thing for some people. Change can be extremely intimidating and scary, but it can be so beneficial for personal growth. Listen to this episode to hear how you can change your mindset to be open for growth.

Code Blue is a documentary that reveals lapses in the current state of medicine. It provides a common sense solution by featuring the practice of lifestyle medicine to prevent, manage and reverse chronic diseases. Fitz Lauder and Bernadette were able to watch a screening of code blue in Dallas and were blown away by the power of nutrition displayed in this film. The documentary follows, Dr. Saray Stancic, as she reflects upon her journey from a multiple sclerosis diagnosis to wellness through her own adoption of lifestyle medicine. 

https://vimeo.com/309010014

Along with the conversation of this documentary, Fitz and Autumn talk with Bernadette about eating a plant-based diet. Nutrition is a powerful tool to wellness, and there are easy tips to get you and your family eating healthier.

Autumn Connolly continues our conversation on urban farming. We also get a special treat from her partner Brian who plays his didgeridoo live on the air while Autumn chants in Sanskrit.

Maura Davies with the SPCA of Texas talks to us about testing your dogs DNA. Doing this can clear up any confusion about what kind of dog you have if it is a mixed breed. Also, it can give you information on the health risks associated with certain breeds.

Stephanie Toups, our consumer advocate and personal care expert, continues on our topic of laundry. Today we talk about the alternative to dryer sheets which are extremely toxic and are loaded with chemicals. Dryer Balls made from wool contain zero harsh chemicals and have so many benefits to your laundry, Heres the truth: your laundry should smell like NOTHING. That's right, nothing. When your laundry has a scent, that actually is a no-no for your body. Stephanie talks all about dryer balls, where you should get them, and how to use them.

Shawn Wells, a registered dietitian and certified sports nutritionist, talks to us about the mighty mitochondria. Yeah, that thing you probably haven't talked about since high school. The reason we talk about the mitochondria is because it is EXTREMELY important for all health aspects of your body. Shawn teaches us how the function of your mitochondria could be affecting your body as a whole, especially your brain.

Do you ever worry about arguments possibly ruining a friendship or relationship? We all know that arguments are a part of life and we have the right to our own opinions, but how do we learn how to argue respectfully? Dr. Forrest Talley is a psychologist and today he talks about an article he wrote called "How to Have a Great Argument...And Stay Friends." He talks about his steps to take to help you have better arguments.

Jackie Schlegel is the executive director for Texans for Vaccine Choice - a group that promotes the preservation of personal liberties and informed consent. Texans for Vaccine Choice started as a small Facebook group in 2015 that then took off. Jackie began her journey 18 years ago when her daughter was given her routine vaccines at 4 months old and suffered a severe reaction. Jackie's daughter is 18 years old and is permanently disabled and will require lifelong care, all from the 9 vaccines she was given that day. If you haven't heard our past shows on vaccines, listen here.

Keto, Vegan, Paleo, Whole30...I can keep going because the list of diets and lifestyle trends right now is never-ending! Dr. Will Cole joins us again to talk about "Eco-Keto" which is a branch from his book "Ketotarian: The (Mostly) Plant-Based Plan to Burn Fat, Boost Your Energy, Crush Your Cravings, and Calm Inflammation." Dr. Cole emphasizes how you can eat Ketogenic and still help the planet. A lot of people think that if you are on the Ketogenic diet you eat a large amount of meat and this simply is not true. Listen in to hear how to eat the right amount of protein (if any) and help the planet.

Daniel Tague, our Wednesday guest expert on all things training, talks to us today about swimming. Is it really the best exercise for everyone? There are SO MANY benefits to swimming, but it may not be the best fit for your goals. Listen to hear whether or not swimming is right for you!

Today's show applies to everyone. Do you have morning rituals? Do you need some? Or are you the type that absolutely hates routine? Every person has different needs and things that work for them. Not one way is right or wrong. Robert Richman is the author of the book "The Culture Blueprint" as well as the creator of the Xpill. He talks to us today about why morning rituals DON'T work for everyone. He also gives us tips on how to make your mornings better by improving your nighttime routine.

Jill Lane is a pro when it comes to student athletes. But this also applies to all kids, athlete or not. We need to be feeding them well so they can perform their best. She gives us the 5 basic areas that families need to begin with before anything else. She also gives us tips for health hurdles that kids may be facing that food alone cannot help.

Our girl Cassie Bjork talks about heart health today. This is a super hot topic because the information out there is so confusing. Doctors like to scare you with words like 'high cholesterol' to get you on prescription medication when really the only prescription you need is a healthy balanced diet. Cassie Bjork, a registered dietitian, talks to us about some of the heart health misconceptions. She also goes over labels and ingredients to look out for.

Shawn Wells talk to us about the FDA doing something good for the nutrition industry. The FDA commissioner wants to update the supplement regulations, which would remove potentially dangerous ingredients from products on the market. This is great for us consumers who put our trust n these companies to give us good quality products.