Reawaken Your Health Podcast

Do you wake up feeling groggy and low energy?  Do you wish you had restful sleep but not sure how to get it?

For this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show, we discuss sleep performance with Angus Buckle, a Sleep and performance expert who certifies coaches and health professionals all over the world on foundational sleep science and how to coach their clients to better sleep. Angus began his career in the personal training and fitness world and realized the need to learn about sleep so he could help his clients lose weight and perform better.

Angus broke down the main components of sleep performance that he tracks to help clients sleep better and more efficiently.  We discussed the importance of looking at cortisol levels, adrenaline and body temperature levels in the mornings and melatonin and body temp levels at night.

He also stressed the uniqueness of each individual and why doing some genetic testing is important to determine chronotype.  He also looks at bloodwork to determine vitamin B and D levels, both of which impact sleep. 

We discussed the variability in the amount of sleep people need and he explained how he determines that for each individual.  He noted that only 1% of the population can thrive on 5 hours of sleep but the rest of us need 6 or more hours of sleep per night to perform well the next day. 

Angus explained that it’s hard to make up lost sleep because our body likes consistency in wake up and bed time but you can use short 20 min naps to help with sleep deprivation.  He gives some suggestions about napping to make sure it doesn’t interrupt with your nighttime sleep. 

Angus has over 17 years of coaching experience, a diploma in personal training and sports nutrition, along with multiple qualifications in neurology and as a sleep science and sleep recovery coach. He has worked with over 450 clients, including, CEO’s, Athletes and Entrepreneurs running 7, 8 and 9-figure businesses.

Please join us to learn how you can begin to measure your sleep performance and start to make changes right now!

Please feel free to reach out to Angus Buckle at [email protected].   Please check out his website - https://www.sleepprocoach.com/

-Dr. Amy Novotny

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Hormones play a large role in our lives, influencing how we feel on a daily basis. They are important for our daily functioning, regulating our mood and impacting our energy levels.  So, how can we balance them without using pharmaceutical hormones?   

For this week's episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour show,  we discussed bio-identical hormones with Joya Van Der Laan, a family nurse practitioner, a functional medicine specialist, and an autism mom.  Joya shared with us the difference between pharmaceutical hormones and bio-identical hormones and why we can take bio-identical hormones for longer periods of time.

We discussed how testing is performed to determine the correct ratio of hormones that is needed for a specific patient.  This allows practitioners like Joya to compound a unique cream for her patients. Yearly monitoring allows Joya to check on the status of her patients.

We also touch on the common ways we know our hormones are off-balanced: bone density, brain function/memory issues, mood disorders, and genital issues. 

Joya shares how progesterone can help with improving sleep at night and decrease anxiety while estrogen typically lifts people up.  She also looks at testosterone in men since it affects body composition, concentration, motivation, and blood sugar control. 

Joya  has a medical practice called Nourish House Calls that provides functional medicine house calls in suburban Chicago.  She's available for consultations virtually for those in need of guidance outside Illinois.

Please join us to learn how the use of bio-identical hormones can improve your life! 

To reach Joya, please visit www.NourishHouseCalls.com. 

-Dr. Amy

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We all have addictions in our lives, some of which are common and some not so much.  They can be addressed when we are ready to change and each person's recovery in unique.   

For this week's episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour show,  I interviewed Jesse Harless, M.A., a leader in the addiction recovery and mental health space, who shared about a recovery toolkit that he used to help him get to where he is today in life.

We touch on some of the uncommon addictions out there like addictions to pain or negative thinking.  Jesse explains how this pattern of believing changes our neurochemistry to reflect negativity that then persists in all aspects of life. 

We discuss some of the traditional recovery programs available and the need to find mentors to guide us along our journey.  Jesse's path included a deep dive into personal development and examining beliefs from his childhood that led to substance abuse. 

We explore the concept of community and how important that is for all humans, especially now in the pandemic.  Jesse shares how some states, like Georgia, have built free communities for recovery from all types of addictions.

Jesse is the author of the best-selling book Smash Your Comfort Zone with Cold Showers and the creator of Entrepreneurs in Recovery® Events, which are highly experiential online and in-person events to help individuals and organizations discover their inherent ability to increase coherence, build resilience, harness strengths, amplify appreciation, and create purposeful visions. He has a new book that releases on 1/22/2021 called If Not You, Then Who?

Please join us to learn how to recover from your addictions by changing your subconscious beliefs, self talk and your community! 

To reach Jesse, please visit https://www.jesseharless.com/. 

-Dr. Amy

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We typically think of stress as a negative in our lives and work to find ways to minimize or reduce it.  We can approach stress differently by thinking of it as a way to gain insight into our lives. 

For this week's episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour show,  I interviewed Erin "Pink" Mosley, an innovation and executive leadership coach who works with clients to teach them how to use stress as an untapped resource.  Pink shares with us her background and her dive into the field of somatic psychology and neuroplasticity to help her guide others in their careers and life. 

We discuss the importance of using presence and sensory experiences around us to help us calm ourselves from a heightened "fight or flight" sympathetic mode.  She walks us through an example of an activity she uses with clients to bring them back into a neutral state.

We also dive into how being in "fight or flight" mode can affect our higher level processing, thinking and social interactions.  This can impact all aspects of our lives, not only our careers, but also our relationships. 

Pink discusses the need for developing resilience to help us through those extreme stressors in our lives and how we can increase our "window of tolerance" to help us not be so reactive. 

This is important information going into the new year when we are setting new goals and working to improve ourselves.  If we can turn stress around in our minds, we can use it to see positive results in our lives. 

Pink has 25+ years of experience as a professional engineer, management consultant, and credentialed practitioner in innovation and sustainability.  She is also a member of the Somatic Experiencing Institute and uses all these experiences and wisdom to improve self-awareness and innovation skills. 

Please join us to learn how to become aware of your stressors and how to change your response to improve your health, career and life! 

To reach Pink, please visit https://erinmosley.com/. 

-Dr. Amy

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There is much that we do on a daily basis to help our physical wellbeing but we sometimes ignore our inner self.  Our ability to listen to our inner voice and our intuition is critical to living a life where we feel in alignment with our heart, mind and soul.

For this week's episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour show,  we spoke with Master Life Coach, author, speaker and founder of the Life Designer® Coaching Academy and School of Sacredology®, Julie Reisler, about listening to your intuition and the importance of "sacred self-care."  This is such an important topic in our current world and Julie is an expert in this area. 

Julie shared her background and how she worked her way out of a food addiction and changed up her life to live one that is based on listening to her intuition. 

She taught us about the types of intuition (visceral, volume, visual and vessel) we can experience and how to listen to them.  You can even take a quiz on her website to learn which type suites you.

We discussed heart intelligence and how science is demonstrating that our heart is more than just an organ that pumps blood. It learns and can help us in our daily life with being in alignment with our mind and emotions.

"Sacred self-care" is also another topic we covered as Julie has put together a regimen for herself to ensure she shows up as her best possible self each day.  She has even developed the School of Sacredology to provide a community for those looking to improve their self-care.

Julie has been featured in Forbes, MindBodyGreen, The Chopra Center, Health magazine, New York Times and Thrive Global. Julie is the author of the Get a PhD in YOU book series, is a multi-time TEDx speaker, host of The You-est You® podcast, and mindfulness teacher on the popular app, Insight Timer, with over 130,000 downloads.  

Please join us to learn how to access and listen to your intuition as well as how to improve your self care! 

To reach Julie, please visit https://juliereisler.com/. 

-Dr. Amy

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Did you know that men often need strategies to help them through trauma that differs from women?

We talked about these concepts, and more in this week’s episode of the Reawaken Your Health podcast with psychotherapist Marc Azoulay. Marc has been a psychotherapist for over a decade and shared his journey into this field after surviving trauma in his childhood followed by drug addiction and recovery in his college years.

Marc explained his dive into Buddhism and psychoanalytic theory that helped him become clean and sober. He shared how he was able to face his demons and use Buddhism philosophy to help him realize that he is pure at his core and could use meditation to gain clarity.

We then discussed why he began treating men and why he pushes to help mental health treatment get up to speed for males. He shared how both political ends of the spectrum can be damaging to males and their mental health.

Marc explained one of the biggest issues related to men’s mental health: loneliness. He notes that men are not taught to connect and the competitive nature and judgment that surrounds a man’s emotional state can lead to a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.

We then explored how treatment for men can differ from women in that men are more object-oriented and need action. Marc explained how he has to challenge his clients and get them to see that the idea of sharing is not weak but powerful.

We discussed psychodrama and how it helps Marc achieve results with his clients. He also explained the idea of process circles and the use of the meso poetic heroes journey.

We covered much more on anger and rage, as well as the need for group therapy and retreats. Marc went into the detail on the need for individualized therapy prior to group sessions, where men form a community and bond.

Marc is the founder of Men’s Therapy Online and leads wilderness retreats to help his clients release from the past.

Please join us to learn more about the importance of addressing issues of mental health for the man in your life.

Please feel free to reach out to Marc Azoulay at menstherapy.online

-Dr. Amy Novotny

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Lately we have put more thought into what we eat and drink as we strive to boost our immune system and overall health.  What we don't often think about is what we put on our skin.  It's just as critical because those products are absorbed into our bloodstream and affect our health as well.

For this week's episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour show, certified holistic nutritionist and organic skincare formulator, Colleen Sinclair spoke to us about skin health.  Colleen owns Siphon Draw Apothecary in Arizona and handcrafts skincare products that provide relief for all skin types.  She uses organic non-toxic ingredients to help clients the root cause of skin issues.  She even works with those with eczema and psoriasis to provide natural solutions for their skin.

We discussed Colleen's background in aesthetics and her switch to holistic nutrition.  She began making her own soaps out of her kitchen and gave birth to the idea of opening her own shop with organic non-toxic products.

Colleen shares with us how she chooses plants local and native to Arizona that have many health benefits, especially the creosote bush.  She harvests the creosote, aloe and other plants to use in her bar soaps, pain relief sticks, lotions and more. 

We discuss the importance of the skin in our overall health and how nutrition and water intake affect the appearance and function of our skin.  Colleen even share her top tips when it comes to nutrition and the skin.

We finish with some of the success stories of clients who have had relief from their ailments by switching to non-toxic skincare products.   

Please join us to learn what to look for in your skincare products and how to have healthier skin.

To reach Colleen, please visit https://siphondraw.com/ or email her at [email protected]

-Dr. Amy

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Our mood can often swing daily or we get into a funk and don't know how to get out of it.  We frequently attribute it to hormones or the stressors in our lives, blaming it on something we can't control.  But, what if our mood and attitude are related to what we eat?

For this week's episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour show, we learned about the power of individual amino acids and how they can impact food cravings, depression, attitude, anxiety and more.  Certified nutrition consultant (licensed in Florida) and certified GAPS practitioner, Sarah Bingham shares with us how a deficiency in common amino acids in our food can affect our brain chemistry (neurotransmitters) which affects our mood.

We discussed the correlation between mental health disorders and eating sugar and white flour, and why this relationship is important.  Sarah then explained what amino acids are and how they impact the neurotransmitters in our brain.

There is testing available to see if you are deficient in one of the five main amino acids and the results are immediate if you are deficient in one of them.  Sarah explains this process and the journey people experience when their amino acid levels are corrected. 

Luckily, amino acid therapy is a process that can last just a few months.  Once the body learns how to produce the neurotransmitters in the correct amounts, the supplements can often be removed. 

Sarah discusses the importance of working with a provider since too much of a certain type of amino acid can also be detrimental to your health.  Her success stories are unbelievable!.

Sarah co-authored the book Food Allergies: A Self Help Guide, ran her own nutrition consulting practice for 13 years and was a regular guest on National Public Radio. She has worked as part of a team in several medical practices using a multi-faceted approach to heal conditions such as depression, anxiety, obesity, autoimmune disorders, learning disabilities, behavioral issues in children and chronic fatigue.

Please join us to learn how amino acids found in food can really impact your mood, attitude and can transform your life when in the correct amount.

To reach Sarah, please visit fastfoodhealing.com.  UPDATE:  Sadly, Sarah passed away in 2023 due to a sudden illness.

-Dr. Amy

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When we seek to improve our lives and become successful, we often focus on one or two aspects of life to get ahead: our career and financial investing.  These areas are important for achieving financial freedom but they are influenced by other areas of life-- your health, relationships, spiritual development, etc.

For this week's episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour show, we dove into whole-life wealth with self-made millionaire, Rock Thomas. From farm boy to real estate and business guru, mentor and self-made millionaire, Rock has studied one-on-one with the world’s best teachers — Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, Wayne Dyer, Robert Herjavec and more — on his mission to inspire others to create their best life, on their terms.

Rock is an expert in developing systems to help people transform their lives.  He looks for those who are curious and coachable to add to his tribe since he knows these people are ready to change and grow. 

His M1 mastermind explores 8 gardens of life to determine how we can improve in each of those areas to achieve whole-life millionaire status, not just in the financial realm.  By joining others who are like-minded, members of the tribe have accountability and support to help them along this journey. 

Rock is also a man of action and movement and encourages others to do so as well.   If we say "Yes" and take action, we can often figure out the details later.  As Rock says, "it's not win or lose, it's win or learn."

Rock is the World’s #1 Whole-Life-Success Expert, bestselling author, and host of the #IAmMovement Podcast.  His Goalcast video alone was viewed by over 100 million people.  Founder of the #IAmMovement, he is known as the man who redefines lives.

Please join us today to learn from this amazing human who guides others on a journey to live their best life possible.

To reach Rock, please email him at [email protected]

-Dr. Amy

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Our bodies are a reflection of what we eat, how we breathe, how we sleep and how much we move.  Our nutrition is becoming even more important recently as we have become more eager to learn ways to boost our energy and immune system.

We dove into bioenergetic cooking for this week's episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show. Our guest, Kimberly Knox, is a Certified Integrative Health & Hormone Coach, Organic Bioenergetic Chef and Speaker, who is passionate about reconnecting people to locally sourced, organic food and growing their confidence in the kitchen to ultimately achieve lifelong health empowerment.

Kimberly shares her history of being poorly nourished that left her with low energy levels and a lack of zest for life.  She has been a student of natural health and traditional healing methods for over 25 years but realized she needed to learn more.

She pursued her coaching certification with the world-renowned Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City along with an advanced certification in hormone health.  From there, she began studying how to improve energy through the food we eat. 

Kimberly developed the bioenergetic cooking method based on the 4 steps for increasing energy, which she mentions in the interview.  She gives us some helpful tips and a live demonstration on one of her yummy recipes!

Kimberly is also the co-host of the Health Planet 1 Radio Show which is broadcast nationally and internationally to offer health tips to offer listeners.

Please join us to learn about this method for improving your nutrition and energy for your daily life!

To reach Kimberly, please visit her website: https://intheKITCHENwithKK.com or find her on Instagram!

-Dr. Amy

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