How do you show up in your relationships?  Do you have good solid connections or do you feel you need to work on them?

For this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour show, we discussed the importance of developing successful relationships with Success Coach Tina Jesso.  Tina has mentored many in her 30+ years in the financial services world and now uses her knowledge of relationship building to help others.

We discussed Tina's background in developing a dating app and what she learned during that process.  She spoke about communication as a vital feature, but she went beyond that to stress the importance of people gaining clarity on their identity and purpose.

We talked about the Passion Test and what that entails as well as how that helps people with all types of relationships in their lives.  Tina also uses the Xyte Insight Assessment to provide more information on tendencies and personal characteristics to help her clients navigate relationships. 

Tina stressed the importance of doing work on yourself when examining your relationships.  She explained the difficulty people have when their energy is low and doesn't match well with others.

Tina is also a Jack Canfield Success Trainer.  She enjoys helping her clients tap into their core genius and remove barriers to relationship and career success.

Please join us to learn about some keys features of successful relationships that can impact all areas of your life!

Please feel free to reach out to Tina Jesso at https://tinajesso.com/.

-Dr. Amy Novotny

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Did you get the urge to grow your own food when you saw the grocery shelves empty as the pandemic broke out?  Do you want to learn to be more self-sustaining?

For this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour show, holistic healer and business owner Lisa Kaiser joined us to discuss her decision to live off grid and get into homesteading.  She and her family started Pinedora Farms in 2016 in the White Mountains of Arizona and now sell produce to local farmer's markets.

We discussed the most important factor when beginning to homestead: determining a water source.  She shared some stories to help those who are considering buying land to start this endeavor.

Lisa explained various aspects of homesteading such as deciding what to include to live sustainably, including building greenhouses and how to design the interior.  We discussed the importance of soil quality and fertilizer using the droppings of animals living free range on the farm.

We touched on how to control some pests and the need to be creative without compromising your produce.  She mentioned a couple ways to plant different flowers near the produce garden to ward off various insects. 

Lisa is also a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner who focuses on the subtle energies that everything emits to heal others.  She and her family are developing the Pinedora Farms into an educational and wellness retreat facility as well.

Please join us to learn about homesteading and some steps to consider before taking that journey!

Please feel free to reach out to Lisa Kaiser at https://www.pinedorafarms.com/.

-Dr. Amy Novotny

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Have you ever developed pain or discomfort right after an emotional experience?  Do you think about how your body seems to respond to whatever stress or trauma you're experiencing?

For this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour show, we discussed the mind-body connection and epigenetics of trauma with intuitive psychologist Dr. Daniel Atkins.  Like many people in the health and wellness world, Dr. Atkins's own personal journey led him on a path to healing that he now uses with others.

Dr. Atkins shared his diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome after achieving his doctorate and his difficulty emerging from what felt like a daily unending flu virus.  On his path to recovery, he discovered some intuitive abilities that has allowed him to transition into helping others through his connection with emotions and the body.

We discussed the importance of emotions in the human experience and how society and culture often shames those who exhibit an emotional display like crying.  Dr. Atkins explained the importance of allowing people to release these emotions in a safe environment. 

Dr. Atkins also shared on the epigenetics of trauma and how we are often born with programming or coping mechanisms from previous generations.  He even explained how young children are heavily influenced by their parents, and their response to stress as adults reflects what was engrained into their subconscious during the first few years of life.

We discussed solutions to trauma responses including energy medicine and discovering the unique needs of each person.  Dr. Atkins has moved beyond the field of psychology into a more integrative practice that incorporates the foundations of his training, his experience in the field of mind body medicine, and his intuitive guidance as an energy worker to meet the holistic needs of sufferers.

Please join us to learn about the mind-body connection and it’s role in your mental health!

Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Atkins at https://www.drdanielatkins.com/.

-Dr. Amy Novotny

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Have you ever experienced depression that was so extreme that no treatment seemed to help?  Do you feel stuck with no sense of hope?

For this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour show, we discussed the role of a psychedelic medication, ketamine, in helping those with treatment-resistant depression with psychotherapist, Leah Benson.  She began exploring this form of treatment in 2018 when she had clients who began asking questions about it. 

Leah has been practicing psychotherapy in Florida since 2001 but started working with ketamine over the past couple years.  We discussed how ketamine has historically been used as an anesthetic in the military, but the benefits of it for mental health are becoming more apparent.

Leah stressed the safety of this drug and how it is the only legal psychedelic medication available to help those with severe forms of depression.  We discussed the benefit of ketamine in its role to form new connections in the brain to allow patients to view their past or their trauma in a new light. 

She also noted that it’s a bit easier on the body in terms of responses to the medication and side effects, and the sessions are typically of shorter duration, ranging from 30 minutes to 20 hours, depending on the method of intake.  She advised that anyone using this medication take 24 hours to recover and avoid using heavy machinery, including driving.

We also discussed her role as a therapist while someone undergoes this treatment.  She stressed the importance of therapy in the 24-48 hours after taking ketamine to guide a person to form new brain connections to lift him or her out of the depression. 

She also explained that this form of treatment, similar to all others, is dependent on the individual with some only needing 1-2 sessions but others needing more.  She described a typical dosage as being 6 treatments spaced out 1-2 times per week, but studies are currently looking at the benefit of 12 doses. 

Leah has a private practice in Florida and is also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Bioenergetic Therapist (CBT), a Certified Adoption Competent Counselor, a Licensed practitioner of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE).  She helps those suffering from depression, anxiety, panic, anger problems, personality issues that interfere with relationships or work, identity issues, addiction and eating disorders, among others.

Please join us to learn about ketamine and it’s role in your mental health!

Please feel free to reach out to therapist Leah Benson at https://leahbensontherapy.com/.

-Dr. Amy Novotny

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Have you ever felt the room change when someone walks in the room with positive energy?  Have you ever felt the opposite when someone  suffering comes into the room?

We explored the topic of frequency and vibration for this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show with Transformational Energy coach Susan Hayward.  Susan has been in this field of energy healing for over 30 years to help people feel alignment of their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual realms.

Susan explained the basics of vibration and frequency and how that applies to all of us and our surroundings.  She related it to her work as a city planner and designer since the environment in which we exist influences our energy levels.

We even discussed the concept of alignment and the desire to match our physical frequency to our emotional and spiritual frequencies.  She touched on shame as the lowest emotional frequency we experience with guilt just a bit above that.

Susan gave examples of how we can raise our frequency since the longer we stay down, the more our body changes to stay in that lower frequency.  She stressed the importance of nature and being outside where there is open air to allow for changes in vibrations. 

We even explored how various foods and drinks can influence our energy and frequency.  Even the people around us impact our energy field and can influence the vibration and frequency within us.   

Susan is also a Transformational Energy Coach and Feng Shui Master with clients both locally and virtually.  She has spent years developing and designing spaces to maximize energy flow that impacts businesses and relationships. She has also studied etheric plane surgery, a profound form of energy healing that helps people gain clarity on their limitations and help them transform into their full potential and personal power.

Please join us to learn about vibrations, frequencies and existing on a new level.

Please feel free to reach out to Susan Hayward at https://presentnowmoment.com/.

-Dr. Amy Novotny

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Why are herbs used in so many cultures throughout history?  What is it about them that helps our health?  How do they complement modern medicine?

We explored this topic of herbalism as an alternative option for a variety of health conditions for this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show.  Joining us was Registered Herbalist-(AHG), Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Teacher, Researcher, Iridologist and Natural Health Advocate, Carmen Adams who has a practice in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Carmen shared with us her background that led to the study of herbalism and nutrition.  She became her own first client and solved several of her own health issues.

We touched on what herbalism is and how it can be used in conjunction with modern Western medicine to help boost a person's health and possibly reduce medication use.  She cautioned that she works alongside your physician's to provide the best supplements for your unique needs.

Carmen explained the different types of ways we can take in herbs from teas, to capsules to tinctures and more.  She tailors the method based on each person and their preferences.

We discussed various conditions in which a person would benefit from an evaluation and possible herbals including cardiac conditions, diabetes, and thyroid conditions. She even explained how most people who work with her have fatigue as the main complaint. 

She named a couple common herbs that have become quite popular, but she warns that too much of an herb can be detrimental to the health. For instance, she explained that turmeric is also a blood thinner which can have repercussions on certain medical conditions.   

Carmen is a Registered Herbalist-(AHG), Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Teacher, Researcher, Iridologist and Natural Health Advocate. She has been in this field for 11 years and specializes in metabolic syndrome. 

Please join us to learn about how you can use herbs to change your energy, health conditions and much more!

Please feel free to reach out to Carmen Adams at https://www.innergymedgroup.com/.

-Dr. Amy Novotny

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Do you question why you are here?  What is your purpose?  How do you discover this?

We explored this topic of self actualization with author and editor Tim Shields for this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show.  Tim has been studying the power of the mind to create for over a decade and recently began writing a new book on self actualization.

Tim explained his definition of self actualization as more of a process and a hero's journey to seek truth and purpose.  We discussed how travel can bring this about through the exposure to different ideas, cultures and experiences.

Tim shared his own experiences with traveling to India following his mother's passing and how it led to him learning what's possible when consciousness is guided by gratitude, intention and trust.  This laid the premise for his book, A Curious Year in the Great Vivarium Experiment.

We also touched on fear and how it keeps us stuck. Tim shared his thoughts on overcoming fear and the programming we received in our youth. 

Tim is a world traveler and served as an editor for the well known Dr. Joe Dispenza for 6 years.  He has written several of his own books, and through his travels, his collaboration with great visionaries, and his work in the corporate world, he brings a unique perspective on the search for how to overcome the self and live your hero's journey. 

Please join us to learn about how you can create using your mind and achieve self actualization!

Please feel free to reach out to Tim Shields at https://www.acuriousyear.com/.

-Dr. Amy Novotny

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As chronic illness and diseases become more prevalent, it’s important to look at the environment around us to consider all factors contributing to health challenges.  We discussed this and more in this week’s episode of the Reawaken Your Health Podcast with Dr. Joe Nieusma, a Senior Toxicologist and the founder of Superior Toxicology & Wellness, an international scientific consulting firm. 

Dr. Joe shared a brief background of his several decades in toxicology, specifically pharmaceutical toxicology.  He confirmed that many pharmaceutical companies are in the business to retain customers, not solve health problems. 

We discussed how all medications have side effects and whether or not we feel the side effects depends on how toxic our environment already is.  He touched on a few common medications that have side effects that are often disregarded.

Dr. Joe shared his perspective on why chronic diseases exist but he also gives hope on how to reduce toxicity in the environment to combat chronic disease.  He shared how he cleans his air and water to avoid the pollution in the air we breathe and the pharmaceuticals in all water sources.

We also touched on supplements and which ones he feels are needed.  He stressed the need for a good anti-oxidant and a good oxidative therapy agent to help fight inflammation that contributes to aging. 

We touched on how people can get help to reduce the variety of medications they are on. Dr. Joe provides feedback on anyone who wants to submit a form on his website, www.Drjoe4hope.com, to learn what questions they need to ask their primary care physician to help reduce medication overload.

With 37 years of experience, Dr. Nieusma has built a distinguished career in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, where he focuses primarily on issues related to employee and patient safety. A leading expert in toxicology, Dr. Nieusma specializes in evaluating exposure to drugs, chemicals, biological agents, and environmental toxins.

Please join us to learn more about toxicology and chronic illness!

Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Joe at https://www.superiortoxicology.com/hope/.

-Dr. Amy Novotny

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How often do you think about your heart?  Do you only think about it when you or a loved one are sick?  What if you could make lifestyle changes now to improve your heart health?

For this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour show, we discussed lifestyle and heart disease prevention with Dr. Jherie Ducombs.  Dr. Ducombs had wanted to be a physician since she was young but chose to specialize in cardiology when her grandfather passed from a heart attack and she saw the potential of helping others. 

Dr. Ducombs explained what heart disease means and how it's the leading cause of death in the United States.  She touched on the various forms and types of heart disease, including ones that are congenital. 

We discussed how genetics can play a role in various heart conditions, but  atrial fibrillation, one of the most common ailments, is often related to unhealthy lifestyle choices. In fact, she mentioned that 80% of the conditions could be avoided through lifestyle improvements. 

We also discussed the importance of diet and nutrition for our heart health.  She explained the most important factors when it comes to what you put in your body.

Dr. Ducombs gave more tips regarding sleep, stress, cholesterol and exercise and what to consider for each of these topics in regards to the heart.  She admitted that most changes must come from a person's desire to change and while the changes are simple, they are hard to implement.

Dr. Ducombs is a practicing Cardiologist, Assistant Chief Medical Officer of her local community hospital and previously Chairman of the Network Operations Council for it’s multi-specialty Physician Group.  She also serves as the Women in Cardiology Section Chair and past Secretary-Treasurer for the Louisiana Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.  Some of her most rewarding accolades include being named Physician of the Year by her colleagues in 2010 and being chosen as one of ten 2019 “Women in Medicine” honorees by the New Orleans contingent of the American Heart Association and FestiGals.

Please join us to learn about how to make simple lifestyle changes to improve your heart health!

Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Jherie Ducombs at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jherie-ducombs/.

-Dr. Amy Novotny

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