Whether you're into ice baths or cold plunge, cold therapy is having a moment! If you're curious but not sure of the benefits, this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad addresses those questions. Sonia chats with Thomas Seager, PhD, Associate Professor for Arizona State University's School of Sustainable Engineering. The CEO of Morozko Forge candidly shares the reasons behind his personal shift toward wellness and his research related to cold therapy. He distinguishes the difference between ice baths and cold plunges and discusses new data around how cold therapy can be used to increase testosterone levels. Dr. Seager will highlight findings at CryoCon in Dallas April 3-5.

Related Links: 

https://cryoconvention.com

https://www.morozkoforge.com

How long does it take to create a new habit? Is it possible to rewire your brain at any age? How can I get a full, restful night's sleep without my mind keeping me wide awake?

In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we chat with Dr. Patrick Porter, founder of BrainTap Technologies. His mission is to better a billion brains around the world... and the company is well on its way! Learn how this science-driven technology can hack your brain into focusing, thinking and sleeping better.  

Dr. Porter will be speaking at CryoCon in Dallas, Texas on April 3-5!

Related Links:

https://cryoconvention.com

https://braintap.com/?afmc=4y9&utm_ca...

What is biohacking? It's a term you're seeing all over the Internet these days. How does biohacking help you to be healthier and live longer? In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we chat with the Father of Biohacking (yes, the man who invented the definition), Dave Asprey. The entrepreneur, 4x NY Times bestselling author and founder of Bulletproof Coffee shares more about his new book, Heavily Meditated, plus upcoming conferences in Texas where you can hear more about the latest in longevity research.

Related Links:

https://cryoconvention.com

https://daveasprey.com

In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we explore the essential landscape of recovery for those looking to up their fitness and longevity game.

A world class athlete, and President of Upgrade Labs, Griff Long shares more about: biohacking at Upgrade Labs, how data and wearable tech have helped him to embrace recovery days and his plans to speak at the upcoming CryoCon Convention in Dallas April 3-5. 

Related Links:

https://upgradelabs.com

https://cryoconvention.com 

In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we examine the shift in women's fitness with Jazzercise CEO Shanna Missett Nelson. Shanna's mom, Judi Sheppard-Missett started Jazzercise 55 years ago and still teaches today. We discuss how they've shifted to maintain a relevant and growing brand through the decades, plus why Jazzercise is such a popular and effective form of exercise for women of all ages and stages of life. 

Jazzercise classes emphasize these key components: 

1. Getting up and down off the floor;
2. HIIT training for cardiovascular health and nervous system resilience; 
3. Multi-directional jump training for bone density; and 
4. Strength training

This episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad is all about best skincare practices as we age. What are the most effective ways to address changes in the skin including: texture, color, adult acne, and sun spots? Sonia sits down with a board certified dermatologist to distinguish the "must-try" products and technology -- from the gimmicks that are a waste of money.

In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we discuss the unusual & often overlooked warning signs of stroke. This episode is personal: Sonia shares her own oversight and learns information that she didn't know when this happened in her family. Dr. Claudia Perez explains more about prevention, the likelihood of a "mini stroke" serving as a precursor to something bigger, and why experts now refer to these medical emergencies as "TIAs" (Transient Ischemic Attacks).

In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we start a conversation about Maternal Mental Health. According to the CDC, 1 in 8 women experiences postpartum depression; 50% of them are untreated. Maternal Mental Health conditions like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse disorder affect 1 in 5 women, and are referred to by the American Hospital Association as the most prominent complications of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.   Sonia sits down with Megan Graves, LCSW-S, from Texas Health Behavioral Health to discuss the reality of this major life shift into motherhood, and how we can better support our friends as they navigate their new roles as mom. Additional Resources: National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) is a free and confidential service that provides access to trained counselors and resources 24/7 in a multitude of languages. Texas Health Resources provides free behavioral health assessments. You can schedule an assessment online at www.texashealth.org, or by calling (682) 626-8719.

Where does our relationship with money come from? What does a healthy relationship with money look like? Is it possible to live your "dream life" without winning the lottery? In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, Texas-based financial consultant Mary Lyons (aka The Wealth Woman) answers these questions and offers creative advice for financial planning no matter how much money you currently have or earn.