Whatever we experience emotionally has an impact on our physiology, because of the incredible strength of the mind-body connection. Many diseases, such as heart disease and even cancer, have deep roots in emotional stress, and until we deal with those roots, we will not find total healing. In this can't-miss episode we discuss the research behind how suppression of emotions leads to suppression of our immune system, and the development and progression of fatal diseases.

I recently was privileged to virtually attend the Health & Longevity Summit hosted by Commune, and over the next few weeks I have the opportunity to share some of what I learned! In today's episode, we will discuss some of the most important steps you can start taking today to cut your risk of chronic disease in half, and increase not only your lifespan, but your healthspan!

Should I eat before or after I work out? 

It’s a common question for anyone who exercises, and it can be of particular interest to those - like me - who work out first thing in the morning. But the answer isn't as straightforward as you might think! Tune in to this week's episode to learn all about the benefits - and detriments - of fasted exercise, and learn whether exercising fed or fasted will be better for your health goals.

Did you know that you can slow cognitive decline by as much as 60% with one simple supplement??

Cognitive decline can be a devastating condition that hampers us as we level up in life, but it doesn't have to be!

Tune in to this week's episode to learn what one single supplement has been clinically shown to dramatically reduce cognitive decline!

In today's episode we discuss the Top 10 Foods to Reverse Insulin Resistance! Learn how some common food items that most people have in their pantries and kitchens can help you heal your body from the devastating effects of imbalanced blood sugar!

Today we are blessed to have Deena Thompson, CNS, LDN, NTP on with us again, this time to discuss all things BREAKFAST! It turns out your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, gardener, and dog walker's sister were all correct when they told you breakfast was the most important meal of the day, and in this episode you will learn exactly WHY. Deena walks us through the importance of breakfast, when to eat it, how to eat it, how to fit breakfast into an intermittent fasting schedule, and exactly what the perfect breakfast looks like. You'll never skip breakfast again!

Find Deena's excellent Better Breakfast workshop here: https://www.therealfoodnutritionist.com/better-breakfast-workshop

Or, book an appointment with Deena! Visit her website, https://www.therealfoodnutritionist.com/ and click - "Book an Appointment"

One of our listeners requested an episode on this topic a while ago, and given the recent news headlines that have been popping up everywhere about erythritol, I thought there was no time like the present! In this episode, join us for a comprehensive study all about the good, the bad, and the ugly of alternative sweeteners. We'll discuss the health benefits and detriments of common alternative sweeteners, such as honey, molasses, maple syrup, and agave, as well as stevia, monk fruit, and sugar alcohols like xylitol and erythritol. We will also discuss the artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, saccharin, sucralose, and more. If you haven't listened to our Sugar Serial episodes yet for our discussion of all things sugar, make sure you check out those episodes too!

Today we are privileged to interview Tara Dowd, MSACN, CNC, whose incredibly inspiring story will have you ready to pursue the nutritional and lifestyle changes your body has been waiting for. The diagnosis of Tara's younger son with autism prompted her to pursue the power of nutrition for her family's sake, and eventually to write a book and become a holistic practitioner.

Since beginning her career in nutrition, Tara has helped thousands of people overcome difficult diagnoses and health challenges, but the most common symptoms she finds in up to 75% of her patients are anxiety and depression. In this episode we discuss all things anxiety and depression, what to look for, and how to eat and supplement to beat these debilitating mental health conditions.

To contact Tara, text her at 310-759-3563 to set up an appointment, or visit nutritionalconnectionsllc.com

In this week's episode, we discuss 3 Simple Habits to be Healthier and Happier, and they might not be what you think!

Join us for a dive into why you may want to:

and find out how these seemingly benign habits might actually be destroying your physical, mental, and emotional health!