Owning the Wait

Part 3 of this mini-series with Mindy focuses on diabetes. Both Mindy and I have people close to us who have been impacted by diabetes and are passionate about sharing information to reduce the likelihood of developing diabetes.

Mindy's career has focussed on helping those with diabetes overcome the disease and put it into remission when possible. We'll be discussing how the food you eat, your lifestyle choices, and environmental factors can impact your chances of developing diabetes and what you can do to live a healthy lifestyle and minimize the possibility of developing the disease.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[1:10] What is type 2 diabetes and what does this mean in your body?

[4:51] What is A1C?

[9:11] What can a dietitian do to help people who are diabetic?

[12:00] How do people typically find out that they have diabetes?

[18:11] How does inflammation relate to diabetes?

[20:50] What are some ways to enjoy sugar responsibly?

[28:10] How do the diabetes medications work?

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For part 2 of this mini-series with Mindy, we will be focusing on the importance of the food you eat to your energy levels. Caffeine is something that all of us tend to consume these days whether it be through coffee, tea, or energy drinks, but it is not a band-aid for poor sleep and poor eating habits.

We'll be discussing the types of foods that you should be eating, food timing around workouts, the role of sleep on your body's energy levels, and much more.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[2:15] Why is having a healthy balance of macro and micronutrients important for your energy levels?

[7:10] When your body is not getting energy from the food that you have just consumed, where is the energy coming from?

[16:25] What micronutrients play a large role in your energy?

[18:20] How can sleep impact your food intake during the day?

[31:08] Do you need to stop eating at a specific time at night?

[32:45] Does eating within a specific time window post-workout have an impact on your recovery?

[38:00] Do pre-workouts have a significant impact on performance for the average person?

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For the second part of our gut health special, we have another 3-part mini-series, this time with my good friend and RD Mindy Musselman.

This episode is dedicated to covering the basics of good gut health. We will be discussing some simple things that you can do on your own to help identify whether or not you truly have gut issues. It is possible that your diet is causing you distress. We will also touch on some of the very simple habits that you can adopt that should help create a healthy environment in your gut and relieve some of the more common symptoms of an unhealthy gut.

This is a great episode to help you get started on your journey to a healthier gut.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[1:30] Why is gut health such a hot topic of discussion currently and how could you determine whether or not you may be having an issue?

[3:55] What are some basic lifestyle things that you can do to improve the health of your gut?

[5:16] What is one example of a daily meal plan that meets the recommended fiber intake?

[9:30] What are some foods to limit or eliminate if you are having gut symptoms?

[15:45] How do you know the difference between a true leaky gut and just discomfort?

[20:20] What are some other basic things you can do to improve your gut health beyond increasing fiber intake?

[26:55] What are some easy high-fiber snacks?

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This is episode 3 in our series with Dr. Kristina Telhami deep-diving into gut health. If you have not yet listened to the previous episodes, go back and listen prior to listening to this one.

This episode is about prebiotics and probiotics. We've all heard these terms and seen them on various products, but what do they actually mean? Dr. Kristina will explain what each of these terms means and how they relate to your gut health. We will also be discussing supplements that can help (or hurt) your gut, and foods that you can eat that will help improve your gut health as well.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[2:11] What are prebiotics and probiotics and what are the differences?

[6:16] What are some differences between raw and pasteurized milk and its impact on your gut health?

[9:33] What are some ingredients that could be harming your gut health?

[13:16] Should you take a probiotic supplement?

[17:34] Should someone get a GI map prior to making lifestyle changes or prioritize their lifestyle?

[19:30] What are some potential downsides to taking probiotics?

[23:45] What is a typical day of eating for Dr. Kristina?

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This is episode 2 in our series with Dr. Kristina Telhami deep diving into gut health. If you have not yet listened to the previous episode, go back and listen prior to listening to this one.

This episode is all about the impact of drugs on your gut health. Many of us are on medications, for various reasons, prescribed by our physicians. As Dr. Kristina will explain, our physicians are not trained to look at our bodies as a whole, but more so as isolated systems. Dr. Kristina will share how we can use our pharmacists to better understand our medications, and discuss some specific medications that are commonplace that may be wrecking our gut health.

What you'll hear on this episode:

[2:01] How does Dr. Kristina's pharmaceutical background help in her functional medicine practice today?

[4:22] How does a functional medicine doctor work in conjunction with a traditional doctor to make sure the patient has the medications they need but can be worked off of others that may be causing issues?

[8:50] What role and effect does stomach acid have on your gut health and how is that comprised when you take drugs?

[13:22] What are some more popular drugs that likely are having a negative effect on your gut health?

[16:47] How should you approach taking medication that may impact your gut health?

[22:50] How can people rely on their pharmacists more to help better understand their medicines and symptoms?

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Welcome to a new series on the podcast! I want to dive into everything gut health. To help share the most accurate and helpful information with you all, I have partnered with Dr. Kristina Telhami.

Dr. Kristina is a doctor of pharmacy, certified functional medicine specialist, certified integrative health practitioner, and host of the NO BS Health podcast. After struggling with her own health issues, she's used the past six years to research, study, and learn all about holistic living and the importance of getting to the root cause of one's health issues.

We are starting the series with an introduction to gut health. This episode will lay the foundation for what we actually mean when we say "gut issues" and also address common terms associated with these issues like IBS, IBD, leaky gut, and others. This episode will also point out some common symptoms of gut issues and offer some simple ways to start working on your gut health if you feel that this is an area of need.

What you'll hear on this episode:

[2:00] Introduction to Dr. Kristina.

[3:20] How did Dr. Kristina get into functional medicine?

[7:17] What is gut health?

[14:28] What are some things that affect our gut in a positive way?

[17:45] How do you know that you may have some gut issues?

[26:50] What is leaky gut and what are some symptoms that this may be an issue?

[29:12] What are IBS and IBD and what are the differences?

[30:50] What are some tips for someone who is concerned that they may have some issues in their gut?

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This is our final episode in the taking ownership series and we saved a unique topic for last. We believe that prioritizing self care as a leader is extremely important in showing up to work in the proper mindset. We feel that this was somewhat of a controversial opinion until the last few years where society has started to understand the benefits.

We will be discussing why we feel that all leaders should be prioritizing their own self care and how this can benefit their teams. We also will discuss some of our personal self care items, some habits that we think any leader could integrate into their life, and some other helpful tips to make you appear more professional and confident.

This topic may not sound as if the advice is as tactical as the remainder of the episodes in this series, but we believe that if you can properly integrate some self care into your life and show up to work with an improved confidence and energy, that you can make a massive impact.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[1:22] What is self-care for leaders and what are some ways you can practice this in your own life?

[3:45] How can self-care impact your confidence as a leader?

[7:36] What are some examples from Cyd and Jillian where prioritizing self-care has impacted their presence as leaders?

[14:22] What are some basic tips to make yourself present in a more professional matter?

[21:56] How to handle nervousness in a professional situation.

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Every day, as business owners, we are confronted with numerous decisions that range from minor and inconsequential to challenging and complex. However, the process of decision-making often presents a dilemma: should we rely on our emotions or take a strategic approach, particularly when there are multiple stakeholders involved?

Jillian and Cyd delve into the art of making business decisions. They will explore the key aspects of approaching decision-making from a business perspective and provide practical strategies to help you maintain a focus on your business rather than allowing personal feelings to sway your choices.

In this insightful discussion, Jillian and Cyd will share valuable insights on navigating the decision-making landscape, empowering you to make informed choices that align with your business objectives.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[1:10] What does it mean to 'think like a business'?

[4:28] How do you go about swapping between emotional and business decision-making?

[6:31] How to react when you make a bad decision.

[11:35] Why are there some issues that repeat themselves and how can this be overcome?

[13:55] What are some of the signs that tell you that you need to change something?

[18:15] How do you put yourself in a position to take a strategic approach to decision-making?

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Goal setting is an important part of every business, but how do you make sure that you are able to achieve these goals? The answer: Forwards thinking and backward planning. Many people are great at thinking ahead to the future and where they want to be, however, they drop the ball when it comes to the execution needed to reach these goals.

Jillian and Cyd will discuss the keys to forward thinking and backward planning and run through some real-world examples of how to use these skills in your daily life. Proper backward planning is the key to success and mastering this skill is invaluable.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[3:20] The importance of forward thinking and backward planning.

[6:02] What does it mean to be strategic?

[10:13] What is forward thinking and backward planning?

[12:25] Let's walk through a real-life example of how Jillian is using forward thinking and backward planning: opening a new fit-flavors location.

[21:40] Let's discuss some other more relatable examples in real life: weight loss, running, and financial planning.

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People often say that things are "hard", but what do they actually mean by that? Is it genuinely something difficult? Consider these opinions: 1. Could it be the task is not aligned with that person's skillset? 2. Maybe the person isn't interested in completing the task so they are using this as an excuse. 3. Maybe the person just isn't adequately resourced.

Regardless of the root cause, having a hard mentality on your team can be an additional challenge. Jillian and Cyd will discuss what a hard mentality is, how to identify a hard mentality, how to approach someone with a hard mentality and have a constructive conversation, and ways to overcome this mentality on your team.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[0:48] What is a hard mentality?

[5:34] How to identify the hard mentality within a team or person?

[8:25] Creativity, resourcefulness, and innovation are important when working to overcome a hard mentality.

[14:48] When thinking through something in your business, use this question to help you anticipate pain points and avoid the "hard" mentality.

[18:51] How can you approach your manager and have a constructive discussion if you think they have a hard mentality?

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