The Skinny Dipping Rx

I’m so excited to strip away the myths and misconceptions about diet culture, fasting, and aging today with my friend and colleague, Cynthia Thurlow.

Cynthia is a nurse practitioner, author of the best selling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation: IF45, 2x TEDx speaker, with her second talk having more than 10 million views, and the host of Everyday Wellness Podcast. With over 20 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and women’s health, who’s on a mission to educate women on the benefits of intermittent fasting and overall holistic health and wellness, so they feel empowered to live their most optimal lives.

Today she and I strip away the layers about diet culture, perspectives on aging, the impact of estrogen, people pleasing and the shifting roles in parenting. We dare to bare all as we reveal the what, when and how of intermittent fasting and why it may not be a good fit for you and SO MUCH MORE. Cynthia is changing the conversation about nutrition, weight gain and aging so that women around the world can feel more comfortable in their bodies and confident in their skin.

I hope you enjoy listening to this podcast as much as I did recording it. Stay tuned for more!

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

• What fasting is and isn’t and who should be doing it
• Why gaining weight as we age is simply a limiting belief
• How to know when fasting isn’t working and what to do instead
• Why menopause may actually be leveraged to your advantage

FEATURED ON THE SHOW:

• Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss

Connect with Dr. Keira

• Come hang out on Instagram with me!
• If you want to start feeling comfortable in your skin right away, take the free Skincare Quiz
• Check out Keira’s website
• Grab a copy of my book, The Skin Whisperer.
• Sign up for a free consultation.

Connect with Cynthia Thurlow

• Follow in Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin 
• On her website: www.cynthiathurlow.com
• Read her book: Intermittent Fasting Transformation
• Or get The Intermittent Fasting Guide
• Try her program: IF:45 

You can get what you really want and need. Period.

My mission in this episode is to remind you of who you truly are and help you tap into the power inside of you. I want you to see how amazing you are and have always been as we head into this new year. I want to equip you with 6 simple steps you can take to let go of all the “shoulds” in your life and find clarity to go after what you really want.

In this episode, you will learn the 6 steps I’ve used to redefine and reinvent every aspect of my life over the last 10 years. I’ve strengthened my relationships, started my business, and improved my mental and physical health, and I will walk you, step by step, through the process. 

I will share why “new year, new you” is B.S. and the science behind why being exactly who you are is the answer to getting what you really want. 

By the end of the episode, you’ll not only feel motivated to embrace all that is you, but you’ll also know the steps to take and HOW to make it happen. And I will make sure you know that you, in fact, are enough just as you are. Yes, YOU.

Are you ready to shed the worry and anxiety getting under your skin and start tapping into more pleasure? Do you want to reignite the confidence that’s missing from your life? I’m here for you, Skinny Dippers! Click here to set up a 100% safe, non-judgmental strategy call together, and let’s discuss how we can work together and how I can help you. I can’t wait to talk to you!

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

• Research, tools and exact steps to get what you need
• How to (re)claim your power
• The dangers of “shoulding” all over yourself
• How to let go of exhaustion, anxiety and fatigue  

FEATURED ON THE SHOW

Connect with Dr. Keira

• If you want to start feeling comfortable in your skin right away, take the free Skincare Quiz
• Come hang out on Instagram with me!
• Grab a copy of my book, The Skin Whisperer.

References

1.  Gender and systemic sclerosis
2.  Inflammation and stress
3.  The impact of stress and cancer
4. Stress and melanoma

Have you felt isolated, confused or ashamed by all the changes in your mood, mind and midsection in mid-life? 

If you want a no BS approach to connect the dots between the signs and symptoms you’ve been experiencing, join me as I interview the fashionable and fabulous menopause advocate and former CEO of State of Menopause, Stacy London. We dare to bare all as we strip away the myths and misconceptions about aging, gender inequity, menopause,  and SO MUCH MORE. Stacy is changing the conversation about menopause and revealing truths that will liberate you from confusion, shame and isolation so you can enjoy this season of life.  

This is an episode you will want to listen to on repeat alone, with your girlfriends and even your partner. Invite everyone you know to be a part of your menopause squad.

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

• What menopause is and what it isn’t
• How to connect the dots and make sense of your signs and symptoms
• How to thrive not just survive this transformational stage of life
• Why menopause is a beginning rather than an end
• What it really means to feel comfortable in your skin at any age

FEATURED ON THE SHOW:

• Stacy London
  • Instagram: stacylondonreal
  • Podcast: Could Be Better, tbh (with Stacy London)
  • Website: www.stateofmenopause.com
  • Book: The Truth About Style
• Goodies from Stacy:   State of Menopause Gift Guide

Connect with Dr. Keira

• Come hang out on Instagram with me!
• If you want to start feeling comfortable in your skin right away, take the free Skincare Quiz
• Join the free 5 Day Mindset Reset Experience!
• Grab a copy of my book, The Skin Whisperer.
• Sign up for a free consultation.

Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links meaning I may receive a commission if you purchase using my link.

Ever get bad news and wonder why me? Why now?

I have too, and in those moments it can be hard to welcome them with anything other than some choice expletives and an urge to break down or lash out. It can feel hard, if not impossible to consider that there is any good that can come from wading through the river of misery other than escaping it with your life intact. But what if the inconvenient truth is that whatever is happening is simply an invitation to learn more about ourselves? What if these moments are an invitation to heal our core wounds, cultivate our confidence and amplify our resilience….would you welcome them in a little differently? 

Join me to strip down this topic as I personally wade through one of these moments in real time and see what’s revealed. This episode is highly experiential, so grab yourself your favorite beverage and find a quite cozy spot to listen. I promise you getting naked will never have felt so good.

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella

Are you ready to shed the worry and anxiety getting under your skin and start tapping into more pleasure? Do you want to reignite the confidence that’s missing from your life? I’m here for you, Skinny Dippers! Click here to set up a 100% safe, non-judgmental strategy call together, and let’s discuss how we can work together and how I can help you. I can’t wait to talk to you!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

• Why partying in your birthday suit isn’t just fun, it’s necessary
• The truth about perfectionism
• The upside of stress and the importance of compassion
• How to make space for what’s most important to you
• Why connection and relationship are so important for healing trauma

Connect with Dr. Keira

• Come hang out on Instagram with me!
• If you want to start feeling comfortable in your skin right away, take the free Skincare Quiz
• Check out Keira’s website
• Grab a copy of my book, The Skin Whisperer.
• Sign up for a free consultation.

Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links meaning I may receive a commission if you purchase using my link.

Do you have a sex script?

If you want to know what yours means and how to flip that script, join me as I interview my friend and colleague, Dr. Kelly Casperson. Dr. Casperson is a board-certified practicing urologist  and female sex expert interested in the power of the mind and science to change our views of sexuality. Through pursuit of certification through the Life Coach School and the North American Menopause Society, she now combines her medical knowledge with mind-work to help women with surgical precision. She is also a nationally known speaker and is known for being approachable (like your big sister who is a doctor), making people comfortable with these often uncomfortable topics, and changing lives in the bedroom and out with her practical useful tips.

Dr. Casperson is the host of the podcast called You Are Not Broken which consistently ranks in the top 10 in the Apple “sexuality” category in multiple countries. It has been nominated for an AASECT award for three years running and the author of the book: “You Are Not Broken: Stop Should-ing All Over Your Sex Life.”

Listen in as we dare to bare all as we strip away the myths and misconceptions about sexual health, sexual desire, orgasms, arousal and SO MUCH MORE.  Kelly is changing the conversation about women and their sexuality, and revealing truths that will liberate you from should-ing all over your sex life so you can enjoy the best sex of your life. This is an episode you will want to listen to alone, with your girlfriends and even your partner. 

DISCLAIMER
This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

• What role sex playing in your life
• Who’s responsible for your orgasm
• How to have the best sex life at any age 
• Why desire is unnecessary for great sex
• Why sex is the ultimate in personal growth

FEATURED ON THE SHOW

• "The Heteronormativity Theory of Low Sexual Desire in Women Partnered with Men"

Connect with Dr. Keira

• Come hang out on Instagram with me!
• If you want to start feeling comfortable in your skin right away, take the free Skincare Quiz
• Join the free 5 Day Mindset Reset Experience!
• Grab a copy of my book, The Skin Whisperer.
• Sign up for a free consultation.

 Connect with Dr. Casperson 

• Book : You are Not Broken: Stop Should-ing All Over Your Sex Life
• Podcast: You are Not Broken
• Instagram: @kellycaspersonmd
• Website: www.kellycaspersonmd.com

Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links meaning I may receive a commission if you purchase using my link.

Are you feeling burned out, stressed out and ready to check out?

Caring for others day in and day out can leave you feeling depleted, exhausted, overwhelmed and like there’s nothing left in the tank to care for yourself. This frustrating and hopeless feeling can be helped and in this episode I share 5 ways you can get the care you need and deserve.

DISCLAIMER
This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

• How to increase our capacity to receive support when we need it most
• How to view ourselves with more compassion
• The questions we all need to ask ourselves
• 5 simple practices you can do anytime and anywhere to feel better now

FEATURED ON THE SHOW:

• Maslach Burnout Inventory
• Come hang out on Instagram with me!
• If you want to start feeling comfortable in your skin right away, take the free Skincare Quiz
• Join the free 5 Day Mindset Reset Experience!
• Grab a copy of my book, The Skin Whisperer.
• Sign up for a free consultation.

Did you enjoy this episode? Be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE + leave A REVIEW and tell me why! Thank you for your support! 

Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links meaning I may receive a commission if you purchase using my link.

Whether you’re partnered or have any intention of ever becoming partnered, you’re going to love this episode. Intimacy expert and physician, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell is on the show this week to share her wisdom on intimacy, sex, and sensuality and how these are the keys to reimaging your relationship to be the best ever.

Known as “The Intimacy Doctor,” Alexandra Stockwell, MD is an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of “Uncompromising Intimacy” and host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast. 

Join us this week as Dr. Alexandra unpacks the myths and misinformation about intimacy, sex, and marriage.  She’s offering her thoughts on roles in a relationship, her perspective about compromise, and her top tips for cultivating a successful relationship.

DISCLAIMER
This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

• How Dr. Alexandra reimagines long term relationships 
• Dr. Alexandra’s thoughts about compromise in a relationship
• The 6 keys to a successful relationship
• How permission is the best tool for self-discovery
• Dr. Alexandra’s advice for anyone who wants to experience more intimacy

FEATURED ON THE SHOW:

• Uncompromising Intimacy by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell
• The Intimacy Marriage Podcast 
• The School of Womanly Arts
• Christiane Northrup, M.D.
• Come hang out on Instagram with me!
• If you want to start feeling comfortable in your skin right away, take the free Skincare Quiz
• Join the free 5 Day Mindset Reset Experience!
• Grab a copy of my book, The Skin Whisperer.
• Sign up for a free consultation.

Did you enjoy this episode? Be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE + leave A REVIEW and tell me why! Thank you for your support! 

Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links meaning I may receive a commission if you purchase using my link.

 With whom would you say you have your most important relationship?

 So many of us look outside of ourselves for love, acceptance and support, and wind up disappointed because we are looking for love in all the wrong places. Join me as we dive into exploring how to cultivate the most important relationship you’ll ever have: your relationship with yourself. 

DISCLAIMER
This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

• The danger of hiding and burying your emotions.
• How to start healing and repairing old wounds.
• Why we might resist exploring our emotions. 
• One question to get you in touch with what truly matters. 

FEATURED ON THE SHOW:

• The Gottman Institute : Four Horsemen
• Kristen Neff, PhD : Self-compassion and backdraft
• Come hang out on Instagram with me!
• If you want to start feeling comfortable in your skin right away, take the free Skincare Quiz
• Join the free 5 Day Mindset Reset Experience!
• Grab a copy of my book, The Skin Whisperer.
• Sign up for a free consultation.

Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links meaning I may receive a commission if you purchase using my link.

Going skinny dipping is not something that everyone has interest in or experience doing, but this episode spotlights you why you must be willing to try if you want to experience the life you crave.

Listen in this week as I offer a six step process for personal transformation, and what you need to believe when things don’t feel easy or pleasurable. You’ll hear my thoughts on when I believe future thinking can be worthwhile, when it isn’t, and some questions you can ask yourself to develop your discernment. I promise that if you are willing to take the plunge and dip your toe into the skinny dipping experience, “getting naked” will never have felt so good.

DISCLAIMER
This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

• Why emotional growth may not feel easy or fun but why it’s worth it
• How the notion that living from your future self is misguided. 
• What you discover when you choose to engage with what feels hard or uncomfortable. 
• The only way to discern if you’re living in alignment is a valuable challenge. 
• What to do when doing the inner work 

FEATURED ON THE SHOW:

• Joan Rosenberg, PhD’s book: 90 Seconds To a Life You Love
• Kristen Neff, PhD : Self-compassion and backdraft
• Come hang out on Instagram with me!
• If you want to start feeling comfortable in your skin right away, take the free Skincare Quiz
• Join the free 5 Day Mindset Reset Experience!
• Grab a copy of my book, The Skin Whisperer.
• Sign up for a free consultation.

Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links meaning I may receive a commission if you purchase using my link.

I love making connections between things that may seem unrelated, but in fact are intimately linked. That’s exactly what this episode is about, as we take a deep dive into how changing your skincare routine can change your life.

Join me this week to discover why your “skin care routine”  keeps you stuck, and the most common signs you need a makeover, so you can begin to identify and question a different way forward. I’m showing you what it takes to create glowing skin for the long-term, and why this work is the perfect invitation for working on your relationship with yourself. 

DISCLAIMER
This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

• The 4 steps you need to regain your energy, boost your resilience and find comfort in your skin
• How to see past the stories you tell yourself and start questioning everything
• Why changing up your skincare routine is the key to changing your life 
• 3 questions that have helped me tremendously create freedom with any process for myself and my clients

FEATURED ON THE SHOW:

• Come hang out on Instagram with me!
• If you want to start feeling comfortable in your skin right away, take the free Skincare Quiz
• Join the free 5 Day Mindset Reset Experience!
• Grab a copy of my book, The Skin Whisperer.
• Sign up for a free consultation.