As a society, we’re currently living through one of the worst epidemics we don’t talk about enough - loneliness. Loneliness impacts more than your social life. 

Being isolated harms your physical and mental health as smoking, being obese and having a lot of stress. In nature and in God’s Word, we are constantly reminded that we’re not meant to move through life alone. 

Being part of a community makes us feel like we belong, that we matter and that others care about us. 

All of this leads to healthier, longer lives. 

How do we combat the loneliness crisis? In this episode, I share why loneliness should be treated like another risk factor in health and wellness.

About Your Host

Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD MBA, triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidenced-based lifestyle medicine.

Resources

Feeling stuck and want guidance on how to transform your spiritual, mental and physical well being? Get access to Dr Deepa’s 6 Pillars of Health video! Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe and watch the video for free. ‌

Work with Me

Ready to explore a personalized wellness journey with Dr. Deepa? Visit drdeepa-tlc.org and click on “Work with Me” to schedule a free intake call. Together, we’ll see if this exclusive program aligns with your needs! 

Want to receive a devotional every week From Dr. Deepa? Devotionals are dedicated to providing you with a moment of reflection, inspiration, and spiritual growth each week, delivered right to your inbox. Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe for free.

Ready to deepen your understanding of trauma and kick start your healing journey? Explore a range of online and onsite courses designed to equip you with practical and affordable tools. From counselors, ministry leaders, and educators to couples, parents and individuals seeking help for themselves, there’s a powerful course for everyone. Browse all the courses now to start your journey.

​​TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.

Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!

Atopic dermatitis is the single most common chronic condition in the world, but it’s also the most misunderstood and mistreated.

People who struggle with it endure years of discomfort, a drop in their quality of life, a revolving door of doctors, reams of blood tests and a multitude of treatments. These treatments often focus on food and finding out what they can stop eating to get better.

Though this is well-intentioned advice, it is misguided.

The food you eat isn’t the root cause of eczema. Growing data show that eczema is what causes food allergies. This changes everything about how eczema is treated, and also how to prevent it in infants.

For high-risk babies, early and frequent exposure to food can significantly reduce the chance of atopic dermatitis and potentially set them up for an allergy-free life.

In this episode, I’m joined by the Chief Medical Officer at Snö Asthma & Allergy, Dr. Stuart Carr. He shares the truth about atopic dermatitis, and why there are more treatment options on the table other than avoiding certain foods and hoping for the best. 

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

-Sensitization vs. true allergy 

Food sensitivity and allergy are two very different things that often get mixed up. How do doctors determine if you’re allergic to something?

-The right way to restrict your diet 

Many people use elimination diets to try and combat allergies. How do you do this without actually increasing your chance of allergy?

-Early and often exposure is key

Parents of infants prone to eczema often delay the introduction of certain foods, could this actually make the likelihood of allergy higher?

-Food in mouth, but not on skin

Atopic dermatitis patients think eating certain foods will trigger a reaction. What actually triggers a reaction? 

Guest Bio

Dr. Carr has been Chief Medical Officer at Snö Asthma & Allergy in Abu Dhabi since January 2019, having spent the previous 20 years in academic clinical allergy practice in Edmonton, Canada.  He was an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Alberta, and is also a Past-President of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, and a reviewer for Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, the journal of the CSACI. His primary interests are pediatric asthma, food allergy, and eosinophilic esophagitis, and Dr. Carr is currently involved in a Canada-wide collaboration examining the safety and effectiveness of oral immunotherapy for peanut and other food allergies in preschool children.

To learn more follow @allergydoc4kidz on Instagram

About Your Host

Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD MBA, triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidenced-based lifestyle medicine.

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Resources

Feeling stuck and want guidance on how to transform your spiritual, mental and physical well being? Get access to Dr Deepa’s 6 Pillars of Health video! Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe and watch the video for free. ‌

Work with Me

Ready to explore a personalized wellness journey with Dr. Deepa? Visit drdeepa-tlc.org and click on “Work with Me” to schedule a free intake call. Together, we’ll see if this exclusive program aligns with your needs! 

Want to receive a devotional every week From Dr. Deepa? Devotionals are dedicated to providing you with a moment of reflection, inspiration, and spiritual growth each week, delivered right to your inbox. Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe for free.

Ready to deepen your understanding of trauma and kick start your healing journey? Explore a range of online and onsite courses designed to equip you with practical and affordable tools. From counselors, ministry leaders, and educators to couples, parents and individuals seeking help for themselves, there’s a powerful course for everyone. Browse all the courses now to start your journey.

​​TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.

Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!

They say age is just a number…and no concept drives this point home more than biological age. You see, your chronological age isn’t the same as the age of your cells. That’s why you can have people who look younger (or older) than their stated age.

This has a lot to do with Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 or PAI-1.

People age at different rates and there are conditions and circumstances that make some age more rapidly than others. From climate, diet, stress and genetics, there are so many factors that impact the health of our cells.

Here’s the good news: how long we’ve been on the planet doesn’t have to dictate our health and wellness. There are proactive steps we can take to extend not just the span of our lives but its quality too.

What is plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and how does it affect aging? Why is there a difference between chronological age and biological age? What can we learn from communities and locations that have longevity?

In this episode, I’m joined by the chairman of the Department of Medicine at Northwestern University, and leader of the Potocsnak Longevity Institute, Dr. Douglas Vaughan. He talks about the strides we’ve made in understanding biological age and what we can do about it. 

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

-The biggest driver of biological age

People’s biological age can be higher or lower than their stated chronological age. What is plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) and how does it impact this? 

-How to slow aging

Every choice we make either ages us faster or it slows down the aging process. How do we make choices that support longevity?

-A convergence of scientific strides

We’re in the golden age of understanding biological aging. What strides have been made to deepen our knowledge and discover interventions?

Guest Bio

Dr. Douglas E. Vaughan, is chairman of the Department of Medicine and the Irving S. Cutter Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and has been elected to membership in the American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Association of American Physicians. In 2018, Dr. Vaughan led a study that reported the first genetic variation that appears to protect against multiple aspects of biological aging in humans in an extended kindred of Old Order Amish living in the vicinity of Berne, Indiana.

Dr. Vaughan now leads the recently launched Potocsnak Longevity Institute, bringing together scientists and experts across many disciplines to study those populations that seem resistant to negative consequences of aging with a goal of discovering what makes them unique. With a deeper understanding of how aging works, the institute aims to expand the healthspan for all people with future therapies and lifestyle interventions. To learn more, visit https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/longevity/index.html. 

About Your Host

Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD MBA, triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidenced-based lifestyle medicine.

Resources

Feeling stuck and want guidance on how to transform your spiritual, mental and physical well being? Get access to Dr Deepa’s 6 Pillars of Health video! Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe and watch the video for free. ‌

Work with Me

Ready to explore a personalized wellness journey with Dr. Deepa? Visit drdeepa-tlc.org and click on “Work with Me” to schedule a free intake call. Together, we’ll see if this exclusive program aligns with your needs! 

Want to receive a devotional every week From Dr. Deepa? Devotionals are dedicated to providing you with a moment of reflection, inspiration, and spiritual growth each week, delivered right to your inbox. Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe for free.

Ready to deepen your understanding of trauma and kick start your healing journey? Explore a range of online and onsite courses designed to equip you with practical and affordable tools. From counselors, ministry leaders, and educators to couples, parents and individuals seeking help for themselves, there’s a powerful course for everyone. Browse all the courses now to start your journey.

​​TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.

Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!

As a society, we’re more aware and protective of our health, immunity and hygiene than ever before. So why are we seeing such a sharp rise in allergies?

From food intolerance to atopic dermatitis, people have become more hypersensitive to environmental triggers like pollen, animal dander, dust mites and food proteins.

The problem is all the steps we’ve taken to shore up our immunity are actually not allowing us to develop robust immune systems. Our hyper-sterilized environments rob us of exposure to the microorganisms that are necessary for preventing allergies.

This is especially true for babies - who need early exposure to a wide variety of microorganisms to grow up with strong immune systems.

Why are we seeing such a huge increase in allergies? What’s the connection between our microbiome and the allergies so many people are dealing with? In this episode, I share how the microbiome controls our immunity, and what we can do to make it work in our favor. 

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

-The inadvertent effect of sterilized environments

Several published peer reviewed research papers discuss the underlying causes behind the rise in allergies. Why are we seeing such an exponential increase in the Western world?

-Your microbiome is like a house

The microbiome is responsible for a lot more key functions than we think. How does its state either enhance or impair our immunity and allergies? 

-The power of early exposure to a plethora of microorganisms

A robust immune system begins in the womb. How do we prevent the development of allergies and auto-immune disease down the road for children?

About Your Host

Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD MBA, triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidenced-based lifestyle medicine.

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Resources

Feeling stuck and want guidance on how to transform your spiritual, mental and physical well being? Get access to Dr Deepa’s 6 Pillars of Health video! Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe and watch the video for free. ‌

Work with Me

Ready to explore a personalized wellness journey with Dr. Deepa? Visit drdeepa-tlc.org and click on “Work with Me” to schedule a free intake call. Together, we’ll see if this exclusive program aligns with your needs! 

Want to receive a devotional every week From Dr. Deepa? Devotionals are dedicated to providing you with a moment of reflection, inspiration, and spiritual growth each week, delivered right to your inbox. Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe for free.

Ready to deepen your understanding of trauma and kick start your healing journey? Explore a range of online and onsite courses designed to equip you with practical and affordable tools. From counselors, ministry leaders, and educators to couples, parents and individuals seeking help for themselves, there’s a powerful course for everyone. Browse all the courses now to start your journey.

​​TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.

Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!

For many people who have always dreamt of being doctors, the reality of practicing medicine has turned into a nightmare. That’s because of physician burnout, a crisis that continues to be a huge cause for concern.

From overworking and physical depletion to emotional exhaustion and detachment - these are just some of the struggles physicians are faced with on a daily basis. Unlike burnout in other professions, healthcare has in-built structures that make doctors more prone to it and less likely to say they have a problem.

Physician burnout has far reaching effects that make it a public health crisis. Cynical, angry and resentful doctors drive patients away. Doctors who don’t feel engaged are more likely to leave the field altogether. But the biggest problem is burnout is leading to self-harm, addiction and even suicide in physicians.

Why are physicians more prone to burnout? How can we combat it at a personal level and then at the systemic level?

In this episode, I’m joined by board-certified physician Dr Yashika Dooley, who understands firsthand the frustrations and challenges faced by physicians as she works as a Life Coach for physicians, many of who struggle with burnout.

If you’re used to working hard and grinding, you’ll keep leaning on that habit, even if it’s not the best one. You might even feel like you’ll be a failure if you don’t overwork and grind. -Dr. Yashika Dooley 

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

-Why the dream of medicine is turning into a nightmare

Combating physician burnout isn’t just a matter of keeping more doctors in their jobs. It’s about saving lives and families. What are some of the huge ramifications of this health crisis? 

-The struggles doctors face

From the pressures of different specialties to expectations that have nothing to do with quality of care, what systemic structures keep burn out in place?

-Normalized self-neglect

As physicians, we’re conditioned to avoid showing weakness, even to our own detriment. How do we remove that mask and change what it means to be a good doctor?

Guest Bio

Yashika Dooley is a board certified OBGYN, regional medical director for Gennev and Life Coach for doctors. She helps doctors who are frustrated with the day-to-day challenges of their job feel less stressed, have more control and be more confident in their work and life. To learn more, go to https://www.yashikadooley.com/ and follow @yashikadooley on Instagram.

About Your Host

Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD MBA, triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidenced-based lifestyle medicine.

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Resources

Feeling stuck and want guidance on how to transform your spiritual, mental and physical well being? Get access to Dr Deepa’s 6 Pillars of Health video! Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe and watch the video for free. ‌

Work with Me

Ready to explore a personalized wellness journey with Dr. Deepa? Visit drdeepa-tlc.org and click on “Work with Me” to schedule a free intake call. Together, we’ll see if this exclusive program aligns with your needs! 

Want to receive a devotional every week From Dr. Deepa? Devotionals are dedicated to providing you with a moment of reflection, inspiration, and spiritual growth each week, delivered right to your inbox. Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe for free.

Ready to deepen your understanding of trauma and kick start your healing journey? Explore a range of online and onsite courses designed to equip you with practical and affordable tools. From counselors, ministry leaders, and educators to couples, parents and individuals seeking help for themselves, there’s a powerful course for everyone. Browse all the courses now to start your journey.

​​TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.

Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!

While most people exercise to improve their physical health, regular physical activity also benefits your brain's fitness. There are many invisible gains when you exercise. From managing stress better and higher neuroplasticity to relieving depression and anxiety, exercise benefits the whole person.

Exercise exerts stress on your body, but it’s a good kind of stress. While it improves body composition and heart health, it’s also making us more mentally resilient, capable of handling life’s challenges, and driven to achieve our goals.

What are some of the ways exercise changes our emotional health? How is the stress of exercise different from the stress of everyday life?

In this episode, I’m going to talk about how important exercise is, not only for the physical body, but also for your mental and emotional well-being.

We have been repeatedly told about the importance of exercise for physical wellbeing, but exercise provides a whole host of gains for the brain too, and that shouldn’t be taken lightly. -Dr. Deepa Grandon 

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

-A new definition of exercise

We often think of the surface level benefits of exercise. Could the invisible benefits be just as powerful?

-A stressor that’s good for you

Exercise isn’t just a way to manage stress and blow off steam. How does the stress exercise put on our bodies make us stronger mentally and emotionally? 

-Exercise therapy

Regular exercise is highly beneficial to people who have mental health challenges like depression and anxiety. Why is it such an effective way to treat different mental disorders? 

About Your Host

Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD MBA, triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidenced-based lifestyle medicine.

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Resources

Feeling stuck and want guidance on how to transform your spiritual, mental and physical well being? Get access to Dr Deepa’s 6 Pillars of Health video! Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe and watch the video for free. ‌

Work with Me

Ready to explore a personalized wellness journey with Dr. Deepa? Visit drdeepa-tlc.org and click on “Work with Me” to schedule a free intake call. Together, we’ll see if this exclusive program aligns with your needs! 

Want to receive a devotional every week From Dr. Deepa? Devotionals are dedicated to providing you with a moment of reflection, inspiration, and spiritual growth each week, delivered right to your inbox. Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe for free.

Ready to deepen your understanding of trauma and kick start your healing journey? Explore a range of online and onsite courses designed to equip you with practical and affordable tools. From counselors, ministry leaders, and educators to couples, parents and individuals seeking help for themselves, there’s a powerful course for everyone. Browse all the courses now to start your journey.

​​TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.

Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!

When it comes to being healthy, taking care of our bodies is just the tip of the iceberg. After all, we are also spiritual, mental and emotional beings, and these things are pivotal to our physical health.

If there is a practice that can tend to all the facets of health, it would be fasting. It’s the secret to physical, mental and spiritual breakthroughs.

Not only does it draw us nearer to God, allowing us to hear Him more clearly. It can also be therapeutic in the realms of mental and physical disorders.

What makes fasting so powerful? How does fasting allow mental, physical and spiritual healing to spring forth speedily? In this episode, I talk about the multifaceted positives of fasting.

Much of what we see manifested in the human body usually stems from the part of us that can’t be seen, which is our spirit, mind and emotions. -Dr. Deepa Grandon 

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

-The invisible aspects of health

Our physical health is tangible so it’s easier to understand. Why is our mental and spiritual health just as pivotal to our wellness?

-Fasting isn’t about not eating

Fasting isn’t just about abstaining from food and pleasurable activities. What characterizes a fast in God’s eyes? 

-Heal the whole human being

Fasting affects every facet of our health as human beings. What are the emotional, spiritual and mental benefits?

About Your Host

Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD MBA, triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidenced-based lifestyle medicine.

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Resources

Feeling stuck and want guidance on how to transform your spiritual, mental and physical well being? Get access to Dr Deepa’s 6 Pillars of Health video! Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe and watch the video for free. ‌

Work with Me

Ready to explore a personalized wellness journey with Dr. Deepa? Visit drdeepa-tlc.org and click on “Work with Me” to schedule a free intake call. Together, we’ll see if this exclusive program aligns with your needs! 

Want to receive a devotional every week From Dr. Deepa? Devotionals are dedicated to providing you with a moment of reflection, inspiration, and spiritual growth each week, delivered right to your inbox. Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe for free.

Ready to deepen your understanding of trauma and kick start your healing journey? Explore a range of online and onsite courses designed to equip you with practical and affordable tools. From counselors, ministry leaders, and educators to couples, parents and individuals seeking help for themselves, there’s a powerful course for everyone. Browse all the courses now to start your journey.

​​TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.

Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!

If you’re suffering from atopic dermatitis, the condition isn’t just skin deep. Every itch can cascade into a world of discomfort and pain. Every flare up is an interruption to your quality of life, and every scar can leave you feeling less confident. This is a reality millions live in, and often it leads to anxiety and depression, which can exacerbate the skin irritation further.

That’s why the condition has to be treated holistically. It’s not just about dealing with itchy and inflamed skin. It’s about addressing all the ways it affects someone’s entire life.

The good news is, we’re living in the golden age of atopic dermatitis therapies, and people can get what they need to manage the condition and put it into remission. What causes atopic dermatitis? How can we use lifestyle factors to manage it better?

Why is it critical for physicians to understand the different manifestations of skin conditions in different skin colors? In this episode, I’m joined by board-certified dermatologist and founder of Above & Beyond Dermatology, Dr. Stephen Lewellis. We talk about how to improve your quality of life if you’re dealing with atopic dermatitis, and all the interventions and solutions that are available.

If you have a higher risk of atopic dermatitis, stress, irritants and changes in weather are all factors that raise the score of it expressing on your skin. If we can lower the morbidity threshold, that can manage the condition.  -Dr. Stephen Lewellis 

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

-The root cause of atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in the world. What makes someone more prone to it and what triggers flare ups?

-Remission not cure

In oncology, we talk about getting cancer into remission. Could changing our language on atopic dermatitis to management serve people better than talking about a cure? 

-Don’t sound like a textbook

Physicians have to get better at talking about atopic dermatitis so that they educate patients and provide solutions.

About Your Host

Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD MBA, triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidenced-based lifestyle medicine.

Resources

Feeling stuck and want guidance on how to transform your spiritual, mental and physical well being? Get access to Dr Deepa’s 6 Pillars of Health video! Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe and watch the video for free. ‌

Work with Me

Ready to explore a personalized wellness journey with Dr. Deepa? Visit drdeepa-tlc.org and click on “Work with Me” to schedule a free intake call. Together, we’ll see if this exclusive program aligns with your needs! 

Want to receive a devotional every week From Dr. Deepa? Devotionals are dedicated to providing you with a moment of reflection, inspiration, and spiritual growth each week, delivered right to your inbox. Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe for free.

Ready to deepen your understanding of trauma and kick start your healing journey? Explore a range of online and onsite courses designed to equip you with practical and affordable tools. From counselors, ministry leaders, and educators to couples, parents and individuals seeking help for themselves, there’s a powerful course for everyone. Browse all the courses now to start your journey.

​​TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.

Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!

Taking care of our bodies and minds is critical to our health, but it’s not enough. If we want total healing and wellness, we have to include our spiritual health and a meaningful relationship with God.

As a physician, I believe that there’s a level of healing you can’t achieve by exercising and eating right. Some healing can only come from the Lord, and the more we connect with Him, the easier it is to achieve wellness.

In medicine we have diagnostic tests to determine if a person’s physical body is well. Our spirits are the same. How do we gauge the health of our spiritual beings? How do we build our relationship with God? In this episode, I talk about why spirituality is a crucial pillar in our healing and how we can strengthen it.

While studying to become a doctor, I recognized that the healing I was providing my patients was superficial. Spirituality is an essential element for total and complete healing. -Dr. Deepa Grandon 

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

-You can’t do it alone

The fruits of the spirit and spiritual wellness aren’t things we can accomplish in our own power. Why is surrender and recognizing our helplessness such an important aspect of spirituality? 

-Remaining strong in faith in the face of adversity

Peace isn’t a lack of disturbances. Joy doesn’t mean we don’t have difficulties. How do we endure ongoing hardship while still manifesting the other fruits of the spirit in anticipation of future relief from God?

-Health beyond the physical realm

In the realm of physical health, we are able to diagnose ailments. How do we do the same for our spirit?

About Your Host

Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD MBA, triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidenced-based lifestyle medicine.

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Resources

Feeling stuck and want guidance on how to transform your spiritual, mental and physical well being? Get access to Dr Deepa’s 6 Pillars of Health video! Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe and watch the video for free. ‌

Work with Me

Ready to explore a personalized wellness journey with Dr. Deepa? Visit drdeepa-tlc.org and click on “Work with Me” to schedule a free intake call. Together, we’ll see if this exclusive program aligns with your needs! 

Want to receive a devotional every week From Dr. Deepa? Devotionals are dedicated to providing you with a moment of reflection, inspiration, and spiritual growth each week, delivered right to your inbox. Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe for free.

Ready to deepen your understanding of trauma and kick start your healing journey? Explore a range of online and onsite courses designed to equip you with practical and affordable tools. From counselors, ministry leaders, and educators to couples, parents and individuals seeking help for themselves, there’s a powerful course for everyone. Browse all the courses now to start your journey.

​​TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced.

Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!

“You are what you eat”. It’s a statement we always hear, and though it’s true, it's not the full picture of our health. Everything we’re learning in gut health shows that we are also the microbes we feed.

Of course, we know that gut health plays a crucial role in our digestion and immune health, but the gut is also deeply connected to our minds and emotional well-being. The gut and brain interact so closely and so frequently they have been linked to mood disorders. No wonder your gut is called the second brain!

Every food choice we make impacts our gut health, which, in turn, impacts our brains.

How do we ensure we’re feeding the right bugs in our gut? What are the latest discoveries proving our gut health has power over our emotional well-being? In this episode, I discuss the gut-brain axis and why it’s important for our health.

We are not only what we eat, but also what microbes we feed. Being intentional with our food choices extends way beyond the size of our waistlines to the depth and extent of our mental and emotional wellbeing. -Dr. Deepa Grandon 

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

-90% of your serotonin comes from your gut

Serotonin is a major neurotransmitter that controls mood and brain function. Does our gut have more to do with its production than we think? 

-Don’t overlook the gut-brain interaction

Trillions of organisms call our gut home. How do these interact with each other and ultimately impact every aspect of our health?

-Parasites are good for you

We’ve been taught to associate parasites with something negative, but do we need parasites in our guts to be healthy?

Resources

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