In this week's episode: We dive into the complexities of drug pricing and Medicare reforms, exploring how the Inflation Reduction Act impacts prescription costs. Join us as Dr. Lindsey Elmore breaks down key changes and discusses her passion for making healthcare more affordable. Listen to this episode if you want to understand how drug prices are set and what’s being done to lower them in the U.S.


Topics covered in this episode:
Affordable Healthcare and Prescription Drugs
Diplomat in Pharmacy Law
Inflation Reduction Act Overview
Drug Price Negotiation Details
Medicare Drug Pricing Reforms
Cost of Insulin and Vaccines
Biosimilars and Orphan Drugs
U.S. vs. International Drug Prices
Future of Drug Pricing Reforms

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In this special new segment, we introduce an "Ask Me Anything," where I answer listener-submitted questions on all things health, wellness, and lifestyle. Joined by long-time audio engineer and co-host Mike Martin, they tackle topics like eye health after 40, UV protection, the effects of screen time, and tips for maintaining healthy vision. Lindsay shares practical advice, from eye exercises to the importance of nutrition and patient advocacy, helping you live your healthiest, most vibrant life.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Age-related Vision Changes
• UV Protection for Eyes
• Nutrition for Eye Health
• Screen Time and Eye Strain
• Eye Exercises and Training
• Cataracts and Macular Degeneration
• Sunglasses and Polarization Benefits
• Blue Light Exposure Risks
• Patient Advocacy in Healthcare
• Healthy Lifestyle for Better Eyesight

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Nicole Jardim is a Certified Women’s Health Coach, writer, speaker, mentor and author of Fix Your Period: 6 Weeks to Banish Bloating, Conquer Cramps, Manage Moodiness, and Ignite Lasting Hormone Balance a life-changing step-by-step natural protocol to ignite lasting hormone balance and improve everything from PMS, period pain, and heavy periods to irregular and missing periods. She has developed education and offerings that empower women and people who menstruate to reclaim their hormone health using a method that combines evidence-based information with simplicity and sass.

Her work has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world by addressing the root cause of what’s really going on in their bodies and minds rather than treating just their symptoms. She passionately believes that the fundamentals to healing any hormone imbalance lie in an approach that addresses the unique physiology of every woman. This is essential to reclaiming and maintaining optimal health and vitality at any age.
Nicole is the founder of the Institute for Menstrual Health, which offers training programs, mentorship and resources for an international community of women's health practitioners and coaches. Through its signature program the Women’s Hormone Health Certification, Nicole teaches other health practitioners and coaches the fundamentals of hormones, menstrual cycles and fertility.
Finally, Nicole is the host of The Period Party, a top-rated podcast on Apple Podcasts, the co-author of The Happy Balance, a recipe book filled with over 80 hormone balancing recipes, and has been called on as a women’s health expert for sites such as The Guardian, Well+Good, mindbodygreen and Healthline.

Topics covered in this episode:
Menstrual Cycle Health Basics
Hormonal Birth Control Effects
Ovulation And Luteal Phase
Tracking Basal Body Temperature
Cervical Fluid Changes
Cervix Position Throughout Cycle
Vaginal Microbiome Health
Natural Family Planning (NFP)
Fertility Awareness Symptothermal Method
Blood Sugar Regulation Impact
PMS Vs. PMDD
Diet And Lifestyle Factors
Sleep And Hydration Importance
Blood Sugar Crashes In Luteal
Progesterone Vs. Estrogen Effects
Stress And Cortisol Response
Nicole's Fix Your Period Program
Castor Oil Packs Benefits

To learn more about Nicole Jardim and her work, head over to www.nicolejardim.com
IG @nicolemjardim
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A former British Royal Navy Aircrew Officer, Paul Taylor is an exercise physiologist, nutritionist, and neuroscientist who is currently completing a PhD in Applied Psychology, where he is developing and testing resilience strategies with the Australian Defence Science Technology Group and the University of Newcastle. He is the Director of The Mind-Body-Brain Performance Institute, where he delivers resilience, leadership, and executive performance workshops. He created and co-hosted the TV series Body and Brain Overhaul and he appeared regularly on The Biggest Loser as a subject matter expert.

Topics covered in this episode:
Graded Stress Response
Stress Overload
Psychological Stress
Controlling Stress Responses
Digital Lifestyle and Stress
Ultra Processed Food Diets
Negativity Bias in News
Social Media and Dopamine 
Dunbar’s Number and Village Life
Behavior Change and Discipline
Exercise and Mental Health
Gratitude and Perspective
Referenced in the episode:

The Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 155 | Processed Food Addiction | Joan Ifland

To learn more about Paul Taylor and his work, head over to https://www.paultaylor.biz/store/p/death-by-comfort
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A former British Royal Navy Aircrew Officer, Paul Taylor is an exercise physiologist, nutritionist, and neuroscientist who is currently completing a PhD in Applied Psychology, where he is developing and testing resilience strategies with the Australian Defence Science Technology Group and the University of Newcastle. He is the Director of The Mind-Body-Brain Performance Institute, where he delivers resilience, leadership, and executive performance workshops. He created and co-hosted the TV series Body and Brain Overhaul and he appeared regularly on The Biggest Loser as a subject matter expert.

Topics covered in this episode:
Graded Stress Response
Stress Overload
Psychological Stress
Controlling Stress Responses
Digital Lifestyle and Stress
Ultra Processed Food Diets
Negativity Bias in News
Social Media and Dopamine 
Dunbar’s Number and Village Life
Behavior Change and Discipline
Exercise and Mental Health
Gratitude and Perspective

Referenced in the episode:

The Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 155 | Processed Food Addiction | Joan Ifland

To learn more about Paul Taylor and his work, head over to https://www.paultaylor.biz/store/p/death-by-comfort

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Dr. Stephanie Seneff is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. She has a BS degree from MIT in biology and MS, EE and PhD degrees from MIT in electrical engineering and computer science. Her recent interests have focused on the role of toxic chemicals and micronutrient deficiencies in health and disease, with a special emphasis on the pervasive herbicide, glyphosate, and the mineral, sulfur. Since 2008, she has authored over 40 peer-reviewed journal papers on these topics. She is the author of a book on glyphosate, titled "Toxic Legacy: How the Weedkiller Glyphosate Is Destroying Our Health and the Environment," which was released by Chelsea Green publishers on July 1, 2021. This book was selected by Kirkus Reviews as one of the best non-fiction books of 2021. She has recently become fascinated with the role of deuterium (heavy hydrogen) in health and disease.

Topics covered in this episode:
Acetaldehyde Toxicity 
TCA/Citric Acid Cycle Disruption
Gut Microbes 
Gas Buildup and Gut Health
Hydrogen Gas Therapy
Methane Production by Microbes
Autism and Glyphosate Connection
Melatonin and Brain Health
Glyphosate in Food Supply
Organic Food as Protection
Grounding and Electricity in Health
Healthy Lifestyle Habits for Prevention

To learn more about Stephanie Seneff and her work, head over to www.stephanieseneff.net

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Our friends over at Econeugenics have been researching and studying how we can get a powerful detox that helps to get pesticides and herbicides like glyphosate that impact our gut health and our gut bacteria out of our body so that we can restore and improve our digestive health.  

Head to http://www.lindseyelmore.com/eco you can shop their glypho detox product, which helps to detoxify from glyphosate and pesticides. You can save 20 percent when you shop the code GLYDET20

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During his time in Congress, Patrick J. Kennedy, which requires insurers to cover treatment for mental health and substance use disorders no more restrictively than treatment for illnesses of the body, such as diabetes and cancer. In 2013, he founded The Kennedy Forum, a nonprofit that unites advocates, business leaders, and government agencies to advance evidence-based practices, policies, and programming in mental health and addiction. In 2015, Kennedy co-authored the New York Times. 

Bestseller, Kennedy is also the founder of DontDenyMe.org, an educational campaign that empowers consumers and providers to understand parity rights and connects them to essential appeals guidance and resources; co-founder of One Mind, an organization that pushes for greater global investment in brain research; co-founder of Psych Hub, the most comprehensive online learning platform on mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention topics in the world; co-chair of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention’s Mental Health & Suicide Prevention National Response to COVID-19 National Response “A Common Struggle: A Personal Journey Through the Past and Future of Mental Illness and Addiction,”; and co-chair of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Behavioral Health Integration Task Force.

Topics covered in this episode:
Political Process and Transparency
Electoral Systems 
Mental Health and Supportive Housing
Healthcare Financing and Prevention
Early Intervention in Mental Illness
Criminal Justice System Reforms
Bipartisan Solutions 
European Healthcare Models
Purpose and Community in Recovery
Impact of Voting and Democracy

To learn more about Patrick Kennedy and his work, head over to https://www.patrickjkennedy.net
IG @pjk4brainhealth
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Dr. Stephen Sideroff is an internationally recognized expert in resilience, optimal performance, addiction, neurofeedback and alternative approaches to stress and mental health.
He is Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences, with a joint appointment in the Department of Rheumatology at UCLA’s School of Medicine, as well as the Director of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Ethics.

For over 40 years, Dr. Sideroff has been passionate about studying and understanding resilience and optimal performance.  He has developed and established innovative models of behavior and treatment approaches for restoring physical, emotional and mental balance and effectiveness in North America, Europe and Asia.

Dr. Sideroff presents seminars and professional training programs nationally and internationally.  He has conducted cutting edge research in brain and behavior at UC Irvine, McGill University in Montreal and UCLA.  His published research using Neurofeedback in substance abuse is a model for applying this innovative approach and he has helped to establish such programs at Sierra Tucson Treatment Center and other addiction treatment facilities. 

He has applied a similar approach in research designed to alleviate symptoms related to cancer and cancer treatment.  He was the director of the UCLA certification course in addiction for over 30 years. Dr. Sideroff helped establish the Gestalt Therapy clinic in Los Angeles, and is also the founder and former Clinical Director of Stress Strategies, a hospital based program addressing stress, burnout and psychosomatic conditions at UCLA/Santa Monica hospital.

Topics covered in this episode:
Resilience and Optimal Functioning
Growth Mindset
Neuroplasticity
Self-Compassion
Unfinished Emotional Business
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Unresolved Emotions
Energy Management
Healthy Boundaries


Referenced in the episode:
The Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 226 | High Alert Females: How Our Bodies Respond to Stress and Danger | Izabella Wentz

To learn more about Stephen Sideroff and his work, head over to www.DrStephenSideroff.com
IG @drstephensideroff
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Stress is a fact of life and it's necessary for success. In today's interview we are going to be talking about a holistic methodology that is based around nine key pillars that can help you to thrive in the midst of what can be overwhelming stress.  Dr. Steven Sideroff talks about the nine pillars of resilience, the proven path to master stress. 
This timely book offers effective approaches for overcoming everyday challenges, presenting you with the tools that you need to neutralize stress, build resilience, and live a balanced life. 
Head to www.lindseyelmore.com/9pillars to pick up a copy of The Nine Pillars of Resilience.
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As we continue our break, we're revisiting some of the most inspiring episodes on finding balance, joy, and resilience in everyday life. In this episode, we'll explore how to shift your mindset to create lasting change with Kelsey Koehler, and discover the art of living tranquilly with Dr. Srikumar Rao. We’ll delve into the process of rewiring an addicted brain with Deborah Mash, and emphasize the importance of focusing on mental wellness over mental illness with Joseph Yi. Additionally, Katerina Lengold shares insights on finding balance in an overstimulated world, and Dr. Greg Hammer guides us on how to live intentionally to rewire our brains. Join us as we revisit these powerful conversations to help you cultivate a more balanced, joyful, and resilient life.

Referenced in this episode:

Episode 219 | Shifting Your Mindset to Make The Change Happen | Kelsey Koehler

Episode 209 | Living Tranquilly In Everyday Life | Dr. Srikumar Rao

Episode 210 | Rewiring an Addicted Brain | Deborah Mash

Episode 194 | The Focus of Mental Wellness Over Mental Illness | Joseph Yi

Episode 232 | Finding Balance in an Overstimulated World | Katerina Lengold

Episode 236 | Rewiring Our Brains By Living Intentionally | Dr. Greg Hammer


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As we continue our break, we're thrilled to revisit some of the most groundbreaking episodes on innovative and integrative medicine. In this episode, we'll explore how personalized medicine is revolutionizing healthcare with Tyler Panzner, uncover the healing benefits of light therapy with Alyson Evans, and take a closer look at the realities of medical practice in the U.S. with Otis Brawley. We'll also dive into the future of healthspan with Dr. Leroy Hood and Dr. Nathan Price, and embrace the concept of Human Design with Rosy Crescitelli. Join us as we revisit these insightful conversations, offering you a fresh perspective on the evolving landscape of health and wellness.


Referenced in the episode:

 Episode 214 | Creating Truly Personalized Medicine | Tyler Panzner

Episode 215 | The Healing Benefits of Light Therapy | Alyson Evans

Episode 216 | Pulling Back The Curtain: How Medicine is Really Practiced in the U.S. | Otis Brawley

Episode 237 | Healthspan Revolution: Extending Vital Years of Quality Living | Dr. Leroy Hood and Dr. Nathan
Price

Episode 252 | Embracing Your Unique Design: A Deep Dive into Human Design | Rosy Crescitelli



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