The Other Way

Are you struggling with Hashimoto's thyroid disease? This episode is a must-listen, as I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Heidi Lovie, a renowned expert in Hashimoto's and Chinese medicine practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience. As someone who personally suffers from this condition, Dr. Lovie provides invaluable insights on managing Hashimoto's from both Western and Chinese medicine perspectives.
We cover a wide range of topics, including the connection between the immune system and Hashimoto's, potential causes of this autoimmune disease, and how it may evolve over time. Dr. Lovie also shares her personal experience with Hashimoto's, her journey through perimenopause, and the challenges faced by many individuals with this condition, such as traditional gender roles and societal expectations.
Join us as we delve into the world of thyroid health, and discuss the importance of finding the right medication, healthcare practitioner, and lifestyle changes to manage Hashimoto's effectively. Whether you've just be diagnosed or are seeking further insights, this episode will provide valuable information and guidance on your journey to better thyroid health.
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Have you ever felt the urge to redefine yourself and make a significant life change? In a candid conversation with George from the True Life podcast, we explore the challenges and rewards of embracing authenticity and navigating big life transitions. Listen in as I share my personal journey of leaving a corporate job and the emotional roller coaster that comes with rediscovering who I am and what I want to do.
We discuss the importance of finding the right environment and people to support our journey of self-discovery. Delving into the fear of change and the insecurity that comes with making life pivots, George and I share our experiences and how we have learned to accept and embrace these transitions for our own growth and development.
Drawing inspiration from Chinese medicine, our conversation emphasizes the importance of integrating our mind, body, and spirit, as well as the merging of Eastern and Western philosophies. We hope that our thought-provoking discussion will resonate with anyone going through major shifts in their lives, inspiring you to recognize the interconnectedness of all things and find a way to bridge the gap between the analytical and the symbolic. Join us on this journey and let your authentic self shine.
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Christopher Maher is a former US Navy SEAL who endured intense physical, mental, and emotional stress as a SEAL and child. He's combined a “SEAL team mindset” with modern stress resolution strategies,  to free his body, mind, and emotions from pain, tension, and emotional distortion. He developed  subtractive tools for eliminating unresolved stress, tension, and emotional contortment. Christopher studied Traditional Chinese Medical Practices at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and at Yo San University before continuing his studies at The Universal Healing Tao System.
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Anne Woods is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in San Francisco. Her approach to modern medicine is gentle and empowering. Rooted in ancient healing modalities such as acupuncture and Eastern medicine, therapeutic movement, nutrition counseling, and herbal medicine, she believes we can teach the physical, emotional, and spiritual body to achieve balance. Anne has a passion for helping people with acute and chronic pain, digestive disorders, hormone imbalances, natural skincare, and stress. Her intention is to help people feel vibrant and alive in their bodies so they can live fully, with peace in their heart and mind. She has been teaching yoga for over 14 years in a variety of styles. When she is not in the clinic, Anne enjoys spending time in the ocean, tending her garden, ceramics, and cooking up nourishing dinners with friends and family. 

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Marc Lesser is a CSO, executive coach, and Zen teacher known for his engaging, experiential presentations that integrate mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices and training. He is the CEO of ZBA Associates, an executive development and leadership consulting company, with a client roster that includes Google, Twitter, Genentech, San Francisco Airport, Kaiser Permanente, Global Fund for Women, and Beneficial State Bank.

He founded and was CEO of three highly successful companies and has an MBA degree in business from New York University. Prior to his business and coaching career, he was a resident of the San Francisco Zen Center for ten years, and director of Tassajara, Zen Mountain Center, the first Zen monastery in the Western world.

Marc helped develop the world-renowned Search Inside Yourself program within Google – a mindfulness-based emotional intelligence training for leaders which teaches the art of integrating mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and business savvy for creating great corporate cultures and a better world. Deeply rooted in science, the program has been taught to thousands of executives worldwide. Building on the success of the Search Inside Yourself program, Marc founded and served as CEO for 5 years of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute, which offers programs, tools and content on mindfulness-based emotional intelligence, empathy, compassion, resilience, leadership with training programs in over 50 countries.

Marc’s books include Finding Clarity: How Compassionate Accountability Builds Vibrant Relationships, Thriving Workplaces, and Meaningful Lives, Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader: Lessons from Google and a Zen Monastery Kitchen, Know Yourself, Forget Yourself, Less: Accomplishing More By Doing Less, and Z.B.A. Zen of Business Administration.

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Tess Palma-Martinez is a Sound Healer, Meditation Teacher and Intuition + Authenticity Mentor. She is the founder of Completely Golden, a spiritual lifestyle and wellness brand offering a path to aligning with your authentic self, while activating your intuition. She believes you can become more aligned with your highest self by prioritizing your body, mind, and spirit. Tess is a top rated studio teacher and has been leading classes, workshops and retreats for over 10 years.

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The legendary Udo Erasmus is the co-founder of Udo’s Choice line, which  can be found in Whole Foods and other health food stores worldwide. Udo  designed the machinery for making oils with health in mind and pioneered  flax oil, a billion dollar industry. However, Udo walked a difficult path to  become the man he is today. Being a child of war, Udo’s life began with intense  struggle. As an adult, he got pesticide poisoning in 1980, leaving doctors at a  loss regarding treatment. Deciding to take his health into his own hands, Udo  began researching, and his discoveries led him to a passion for finding the  answers to life’s big questions which would hopefully one day bring him and  the world peace. 

Today, Udo is an acclaimed speaker and author of many books, including  the best-selling Fats That Heal Fats That Kill, which has sold over 250,000  copies. He teaches at events hosted by Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra, has  keynoted an international brain health conference, and has traveled to over 30  countries to conduct thousands of live presentations, media interviews, and  staff trainings impacting more than 25,000,000 lives with his message on oils,  health, peace, nature, and human nature. Udo has an extensive education in  biochemistry, genetics, biology, and nutrition, including a master’s degree in  counseling psychology. 

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Tyler Beaty is an entrepreneur, human-centered designer, and the co-founder and CEO of Sero health. With over 10 years of experience building tech ventures, Tyler’s portfolio includes some impressive achievements such as completing the renowned Draper University entrepreneurship program and working as a brand strategist with tech startups where he worked on world-changing problems such as impacting world hunger via insect protein, improving connection via virtual reality, and building defense systems against drone attacks. However, despite some perfect on paper milestones, it was his own deeply human life experience around mental health that shaped his passion and path with his latest and most meaningful venture, Sero.

After suffering from burnout, overwhelm, and ADHD while scaling his digital design agency he started to notice how his mental wellbeing affected everything, including his physical health. He was diagnosed with GERD, depression, substance abuse, and anxiety, but it was only after coming face to face with suicidality that he knew he had to make a serious change. Lifestyle changes to help bring balance were supportive but it wasn’t until he discovered EMDR therapy that he witnessed breakthroughs. Once he realized how powerful yet inaccessible EMDR therapy was, he knew he had to make a dent in the problem. With that, he Co-Founded Sero, a remote-first, accessible platform and product for EMDR therapy. 

Today, Tyler is a passionate advocate for PTSD treatment, mental health awareness, and living life as a balanced human. In between working you can find Tyler spending time with his beautiful wife, practicing breathwork, or enjoying nature in California. 

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Another solo episode! Well, kind of :) in honor of my original commitment with this podcast, I'm deciding to skip a week of "official episodes" with a quick wedding update. This is a challenge for me as I had episodes ready... but it felt so WEIRD and curated to post while I'm legit.. offline! Anyway, tap to listen for the update or skip and see you next time! 
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Entrepreneur, podcaster, and student of Chinese Medicine, Kasia is on a mission to inspire others to discover their innate authenticity, balance, and holistic health by applying principles of Yin (spirituality) & Yang (activity, productivity) in balance to their own lives. Kasia is excited to finally combine her interests in mindfulness, spirituality, nutrition, personal development, and East Asian medicine into a heart-powered show dedicated to supporting each and every listener. 

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Zeitzer is an Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, as well as the co-Director of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences. He completed his undergraduate degree in biology at Vassar College before receiving a PhD in neurobiology from Harvard University.

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