To decompress is to destress your life so that you can have more energy to live your best life. What do you need to let go of that isn't serving your purpose in life?
We will discuss how to identify emotional weight and talk about different ways to let it go.

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"The SACRED 6" is a toolkit for the simple, natural actions anyone can take to help them live a healthier, more active and more fulfilling life.  The word "SACRED" is an acronym for the 6 lifestyle habits that are the focus of the individual episodes:

Episode 2: S for "Spiritualize" - Find your purpose
Episode 3: A for "Associate" - The effects of positive and negative relationships
Episode 4: C for "Consume" - Being aware of what we consume through all 5 of our senses
Episode 5: R for "Rest" - Healthy sleep habits
Episode 6: E for Exercise - The importance of physical movement
Episode 7: D for Decompress - The negative effects of stress on the body and mind

Dr. Deb Doherty is a retired Physical Therapist and professor. After she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, she dedicated the rest of her career to Oncology (Cancer) Rehab and cancer treatment and prevention. This research lead to The SACRED 6, which has become a toolkit for not only preventing cancer and other chronic diseases, but also a toolkit for anyone looking to live a healthier, stronger, more active and fulfilling life. 

Deb is currently an  Associate Adjunct Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Oakland University. She also co-edited and co-authored the newly released textbook entitled: Oncology Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Clinicians published by Elsevier. She serves as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Cancer Coach, Co...

Movement is essential to health and high quality of life. Whether you move through structured exercise routines or move through various forms of  unstructured, fun physical activity... our bodies crave movement. We will discuss how to find the most sustainable and productive form of exercise for you to perform at your best.

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"The SACRED 6" is a toolkit for the simple, natural actions anyone can take to help them live a healthier, more active and more fulfilling life.  The word "SACRED" is an acronym for the 6 lifestyle habits that are the focus of the individual episodes:

Episode 2: S for "Spiritualize" - Find your purpose
Episode 3: A for "Associate" - The effects of positive and negative relationships
Episode 4: C for "Consume" - Being aware of what we consume through all 5 of our senses
Episode 5: R for "Rest" - Healthy sleep habits
Episode 6: E for Exercise - The importance of physical movement
Episode 7: D for Decompress - The negative effects of stress on the body and mind

Dr. Deb Doherty is a retired Physical Therapist and professor. After she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, she dedicated the rest of her career to Oncology (Cancer) Rehab and cancer treatment and prevention. This research lead to The SACRED 6, which has become a toolkit for not only preventing cancer and other chronic diseases, but also a toolkit for anyone looking to live a healthier, stronger, more active and fulfilling life. 

Deb is currently an  Associate Adjunct Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Oakland University. She also co-edited and co-authored the newly released textbook entitled: Oncology Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Clinicians published by Elsevier. She serves as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Cancer Coach, Co...

Allowing your body to rest by giving it deep intentional sleep is just as vitally important to living at your best. Huge amounts of  physical, mental and emotional healing occur during sleep.  We will discuss how to prioritize rest and some simple habits to help you get better quality sleep.

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"The SACRED 6" is a toolkit for the simple, natural actions anyone can take to help them live a healthier, more active and more fulfilling life.  The word "SACRED" is an acronym for the 6 lifestyle habits that are the focus of the individual episodes:

Episode 2: S for "Spiritualize" - Find your purpose
Episode 3: A for "Associate" - The effects of positive and negative relationships
Episode 4: C for "Consume" - Being aware of what we consume through all 5 of our senses
Episode 5: R for "Rest" - Healthy sleep habits
Episode 6: E for Exercise - The importance of physical movement
Episode 7: D for Decompress - The negative effects of stress on the body and mind

Dr. Deb Doherty is a retired Physical Therapist and professor. After she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, she dedicated the rest of her career to Oncology (Cancer) Rehab and cancer treatment and prevention. This research lead to The SACRED 6, which has become a toolkit for not only preventing cancer and other chronic diseases, but also a toolkit for anyone looking to live a healthier, stronger, more active and fulfilling life. 

Deb is currently an  Associate Adjunct Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Oakland University. She also co-edited and co-authored the newly released textbook entitled: Oncology Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Clinicians published by Elsevier. She serves as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Cancer Coach, Co...

How and what we consume through all of your senses is crucial for harmonizing every system in your body. This harmonization increases your energy level and improves your mental and emotional fitness.  We'll discuss easy steps to begin embracing health -giving consumption and neglecting the consumption of things that can keep you from living up to your full potential.

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"The SACRED 6" is a toolkit for the simple, natural actions anyone can take to help them live a healthier, more active and more fulfilling life.  The word "SACRED" is an acronym for the 6 lifestyle habits that are the focus of the individual episodes:

Episode 2: S for "Spiritualize" - Find your purpose
Episode 3: A for "Associate" - The effects of positive and negative relationships
Episode 4: C for "Consume" - Being aware of what we consume through all 5 of our senses
Episode 5: R for "Rest" - Healthy sleep habits
Episode 6: E for Exercise - The importance of physical movement
Episode 7: D for Decompress - The negative effects of stress on the body and mind

Dr. Deb Doherty is a retired Physical Therapist and professor. After she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, she dedicated the rest of her career to Oncology (Cancer) Rehab and cancer treatment and prevention. This research lead to The SACRED 6, which has become a toolkit for not only preventing cancer and other chronic diseases, but also a toolkit for anyone looking to live a healthier, stronger, more active and fulfilling life. 

Deb is currently an  Associate Adjunct Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Oakland University. She also co-edited and co-authored the newly released textbook entitled: Oncology Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Clinicians published by Elsevier. She serves as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Cancer Coach, Co...

Who do you associate with and what effect are those relationships having on your life and health?  Your good relationships with family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and your community bring you health, happiness and can even help prevent sickness and disease. Your not so good relationships can bring you fatigue, stress and sickness. 

We need to choose who we associate with, with intention. This episode helps you categorize your relationships and start the process!

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"The SACRED 6" is a toolkit for the simple, natural actions anyone can take to help them live a healthier, more active and more fulfilling life.  The word "SACRED" is an acronym for the 6 lifestyle habits that are the focus of the individual episodes:

Episode 2: S for "Spiritualize" - Find your purpose
Episode 3: A for "Associate" - The effects of positive and negative relationships
Episode 4: C for "Consume" - Being aware of what we consume through all 5 of our senses
Episode 5: R for "Rest" - Healthy sleep habits
Episode 6: E for Exercise - The importance of physical movement
Episode 7: D for Decompress - The negative effects of stress on the body and mind

Dr. Deb Doherty is a retired Physical Therapist and professor. After she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, she dedicated the rest of her career to Oncology (Cancer) Rehab and cancer treatment and prevention. This research lead to The SACRED 6, which has become a toolkit for not only preventing cancer and other chronic diseases, but also a toolkit for anyone looking to live a healthier, stronger, more active and fulfilling life. 

Deb is currently an  Associate Adjunct Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Oakland University. She also co-edited and co-authored the newly released textbook entitled: Oncology Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Clinicians published by Elsevier. She serves as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Cancer Coach, Co...

All good intentions need to start with purpose. "Spiritualizing" is taking the time to set your intentions for the next month, year and beyond to find your purpose in life, realize your unique potential and make sure that all of your decisions and behaviors are based on your values.

"The SACRED 6" is a toolkit for the simple, natural actions anyone can take to help them live a healthier, more active and more fulfilling life.  The word "SACRED" is an acronym for the 6 lifestyle habits that are the focus of the individual episodes:

Episode 2: S for "Spiritualize" - Find your purpose
Episode 3: A for "Associate" - The effects of positive and negative relationships
Episode 4: C for "Consume" - Being aware of what we consume through all 5 of our senses
Episode 5: R for "Rest" - Healthy sleep habits
Episode 6: E for Exercise - The importance of physical movement
Episode 7: D for Decompress - The negative effects of stress on the body and mind

Dr. Deb Doherty is a retired Physical Therapist and professor. After she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, she dedicated the rest of her career to Oncology (Cancer) Rehab and cancer treatment and prevention. This research lead to The SACRED 6, which has become a toolkit for not only preventing cancer and other chronic diseases, but also a toolkit for anyone looking to live a healthier, stronger, more active and fulfilling life. 

Deb is currently an  Associate Adjunct Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Oakland University. She also co-edited and co-authored the newly released textbook entitled: Oncology Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Clinicians published by Elsevier. She serves as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Cancer Coach, Co...

This is the introduction episode for a 6 part series where Dr. Deb Doherty sets the stage for  "The SACRED 6". She talks about the origin of the approach, what the acronym stands for, how this toolkit should be approached and the effects it can have on many areas of your life.

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"The SACRED 6" is a toolkit for the simple, natural actions anyone can take to help them live a healthier, more active and more fulfilling life.  The word "SACRED" is an acronym for the 6 lifestyle habits that are the focus of the individual episodes:

Episode 2: S for "Spiritualize" - Find your purpose
Episode 3: A for "Associate" - The effects of positive and negative relationships
Episode 4: C for "Consume" - Being aware of what we consume through all 5 of our senses
Episode 5: R for "Rest" - Healthy sleep habits
Episode 6: E for Exercise - The importance of physical movement
Episode 7: D for Decompress - The negative effects of stress on the body and mind

Dr. Deb Doherty is a retired Physical Therapist and professor. After she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, she dedicated the rest of her career to Oncology (Cancer) Rehab and cancer treatment and prevention. This research lead to The SACRED 6, which has become a toolkit for not only preventing cancer and other chronic diseases, but also a toolkit for anyone looking to live a healthier, stronger, more active and fulfilling life. 

Deb is currently an  Associate Adjunct Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Oakland University. She also co-edited and co-authored the newly released textbook entitled: Oncology Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Clinicians published by Elsevier. She serves as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Cancer Coach, Co...