I’m joined by Miray Tayfun, the co-founder and CEO of Vivoo, the world’s first wellness tracker that uses at-home urine tests to provide instant personalized nutrition and lifestyle advice to its clients. The easy-to-use test strips and app provides information in 90 seconds on 11 key wellness parameters, including hydration, Vitamin C, sodium levels, urine pH, ketones, oxidative stress, and kidney function. 

If you're curious about your health and want to know what’s really happening in your body, I can’t recommend Vivoo enough. One of the main pillars of Vitally You© is being proactive and course-correcting before disease takes over, and Vivoo is such a helpful tool for that. I dive into data points from my recent test and explain how it immediately impacted my food and supplement choices. 

Miray and I discuss why it’s important to understand what the body is excreting, how Vivoo contributes to a strong mind-body connection, and scenarios where having data from a urine test would be helpful. Miray also shares her recommendations about the optimal time of day and frequency of testing, and talks about her personal approach to using Vivoo. Listen in to learn more about how testing and tracking your urine can have a major impact on your journey to feeling younger while growing older. 

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 
 

Topics Covered:

• How Vivoo can guide users to make better lifestyle decisions in a gamified way
• Vivoo’s reimagined and updated design for urine testing
• Information that you gain from a urine test versus a blood test
• Addressing misconceptions about pH levels
• My experience using Vivoo 
   

Resources Mentioned:

• Use the code Vital30 for 30% off first purchase at vivoo.io

Connect with Miray: 

• Vivoo Instagram
• Miray’s LinkedIn 

Get in Touch: 

• My Website
• Instagram
   

Special offers: 

• Download the Daily Vitality eBook at danafrost.com/daily-vitality/
• One lucky listener will be selected to win a sleeve of LifeWave Aeon anti-inflammatory patches. To be entered to win, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot your review, and send it to [email protected], or pop it into a direct message on Instagram @danafrost.
   

Credit:

• Podcast Production by the team at Swell Podcasting
• Music by Phoebe Greenland
• Photography by Amy Boyle Photography
• Podcast art by SimplyBe. Agency

Today, I’m joined by Claudia von Boeselager, a Peak Performance Coach who is passionate about helping people reach their next level of greatness in life, health, relationships, and business. She’s also the founder and host of The Longevity & Lifestyle Podcast, which covers lifehacks, routines, and strategies to live smarter and optimize every aspect of life. We discuss her healing journey, as well as neurodegenerative disease prevention and symptom management. 

Claudia started off her career as an investment banker, and eventually transitioned into the tech startup space. Between her intense job and caring for two small children, she started to notice the effects of burning the candles at both ends. She was suffering from chronic sinusitis, digestion issues, brain fog, and exhaustion, but didn’t resonate with the prescriptions and recommendations from her doctors. That’s when she dove into the world of functional medicine and learned how to live in a peak state with high energy. 

Another major reason for the proactivity around her health and wellness was her mother’s progression with dementia. She shares an overview of her experience with helping find solutions and prevention methods for her mother, including going on the Ketogenic diet, addressing sleep apnea, and engaging in daily movement routines, brain games, and socializing. Listen in to hear our conversation about challenging the narrative around aging.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

Topics Covered:

• Finding a greater purpose in your health and wellness routines 
• What Claudia’s morning priming session looks like 
• The importance of embodying gratitude 
• Examples of the intuitive nature of feminine energy 
• Prevention methods and tools for managing neurodegenerative diseases
• Claudia’s ​​number one tip when it comes to prioritizing self care

Resources Mentioned:

• Check out my episode on Claudia's podcast, Longevity and Lifestyle: How to Manage Stress and the Importance of Self-care
• Brain HQ
• Dr. Dale Bredesen 2017 New York Times‘ Best-Seller, The End of Alzheimer’s
• Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport

Connect with Claudia: 

• 4-Week Peak Performance Program
• Website 
• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

Get in Touch: 

• My Website
• Instagram

Special offers: 

• Download the Daily Vitality eBook at danafrost.com/daily-vitality/
• Congratulations to this month’s LifeWave Aeon anti-inflammatory patches winner, Morningstar C! To be entered to win future giveaways, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot your review, and send it to [email protected], or pop it into a direct message on Instagram @danafrost.

Credit:

• Podcast Production by the team at Swell Podcasting
• Music by Phoebe Greenland
• Photography by Amy Boyle Photography
• Podcast art by SimplyBe. Agency

Rachel White, aka The Skeptical Shaman, blends real-world pragmatism, her sense of humor, and ancient tools and techniques into her practice as a trained shaman, medium, energy practitioner, self-published author, and flower essence maker. In today’s episode, we dive into the world of floral essences and Rachel shares some of the behind-the-scenes of her business. 

Like so many of us who lived in cities during the pandemic, Rachel was itching to get out into nature, but she was limited to her balcony and the rooftop of the building she lived in. She decided to get creative by planting a small herb garden and accidently discovered the world of floral essences. Rachel talks about the serendipity that comes when you explore new things from a place of joy and breaks down her intuitive approach to picking out seeds and cultivating flowers. 

Rachel and I discuss the benefits of floral essences and the metaphysical energy inside each bottle that she packages by hand. She also shares her top recommendations for people who want to expand their vitality and explains how flowers like Milkweed, Passionflower, and Evening Primrose have supported her in the aging process. Listen in to more about flower essences and how they can help you feel younger while growing older. 

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

Topics Covered:

• The gentle cradle of support that we receive when we connect ourselves to the healing powers of nature
• Insight into Rachel’s journey to becoming a shaman 
• The qualities of some of Rachel’s best-selling products 
• Rachel’s dedication to healing root causes instead of masking symptoms 
• Why feeling younger while growing older feels like an act of rebellion for Rachel 

Resources Mentioned:

• The Joy Diet: 10 Daily Practices for a Happier Life by Martha Beck 

Connect with Rachel: 

• Rachel's Instagram
• TOTEM Readings
• TOTEM Flower Essences 
• TOTEM Tarot Deck 

Get in Touch: 

• My Website
• Instagram

Special offers: 

• Download the Daily Vitality eBook at danafrost.com/daily-vitality/
• One lucky listener will be selected to win a sleeve of LifeWave Aeon anti-inflammatory patches. To be entered to win, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot your review, and send it to [email protected], or pop it into a direct message on Instagram @danafrost.

Credit:

• Podcast Production by the team at Swell Podcasting
• Music by Phoebe Greenland
• Photography by Amy Boyle Photography
• Podcast art by SimplyBe. Agency

Fathers have a lifetime influence over our lives, and our perceptions about our relationship with them determines if those memories fuel our future or diminish it. In honor of Father’s Day, I’m sharing a bit about my own dad and how my perception and relationship with him has changed over the years. 

My dad gave me the most important gift of all: love. But, like all humans, he was imperfect and carried his own childhood wounds. In today’s episode, I unpack the characteristics of masculine, or father, energy and explain how you can reject toxic behaviors and heal their influence. 

I want you to ask yourself, am I carrying any weight because of a father wound? No matter what stage of life you’re in, you have to set yourself free from the burdens of your past. I share a few journal prompts that can help guide your reflections on your relationship with your father figure. Listen in to hear about my nuanced relationship with my dad and learn tools for healing the father wound. 

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

Topics Covered:

• The deep impact of a father’s love, and a father’s neglect 
• Why our perceptions of our parents change as we grow and mature 
• The differences between femimine and masculine energies 
• Being honest about we’re allowing to guide us 
• My message to all the parents out there 

Get in Touch: 

• My Website
• Instagram

Special offers: 

• Download the Daily Vitality eBook at danafrost.com/daily-vitality/
• One lucky listener will be selected to win a sleeve of LifeWave Aeon anti-inflammatory patches. To be entered to win, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot your review, and send it to [email protected], or pop it into a direct message on Instagram @danafrost.

Credit:

• Podcast Production by the team at Swell Podcasting
• Music by Phoebe Greenland
• Photography by Amy Boyle Photography
• Podcast art by SimplyBe. Agency

I’m joined by my functional nutrition colleague Christine Morgenstern Shin to discuss her insights on harmonizing the nervous system through the lens of the Polyvagal Theory. We typically use the terms “fight or flight” and “rest and digest” when discussing the autonomic nervous system, but psychiatrist and neuroscientist Stephen Porges has developed a theory that suggests that there is a third response. The Polyvagal Theory describes the hybrid state of activation and calming that plays a role in our social engagement abilities. In other words, the mind and body work together in response to social cues.

Christine breaks down what the Polyvagal Theory looks like in action and how the autonomic nervous system works almost like a ladder. She shares exercises to get started with exploring the Polyvagal Theory and ways to build awareness around your safety and danger cues. Christine also emphasizes the hope this theory has brought her in terms of her own trauma recovery and stress resiliency. Listen in to learn more about the Polyvagal Theory and how to incorporate it into your healing journey. 

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

Topics Covered:

• Christine’s battle with chronic illness and her naturopathic healing journey 
• An overview of Stephen Porges' research and development of the Polyvagal Theory
• The parallels between HeartMath and the Polyvagal Theory 
• Signs and signals that this would be an important theory to engage with
• Reframing the negative perception of crying and other natural tendencies 
• How Polyvagal Theory can help with collective healing 

Books on Polyvagal Theory by Stephen W. Porges:

• The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation 
• Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory: The Emergence of Polyvagal-Informed Therapies
• Polyvagal Safety: Attachment, Communication, Self-Regulation 

Resources Mentioned:

• Join Christine's Private Community
• Sign up for Christine's Savvy Self Care: Mini Masterclass - June 20th, 5pm PST | 8 pm EST 
• Learn about Christine’s Signature Program: Radiant Lifestyle Reset 
• Download Christine’s Complimentary Stress Relief Guide – includes Bonus 3 Brains Guide

Connect with Christine: 

• Christine's Website
• Christine's Instagram
• Christine's Facebook 
• Christine's YouTube

Get in Touch: 

• My Website
• Instagram

Special offers: 

• Download the Daily Vitality eBook at danafrost.com/daily-vitality/
• One lucky listener will be selected to win a sleeve of LifeWave Aeon anti-inflammatory patches. To be entered to win, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot your review, and send it to [email protected], or pop it into a direct message on Instagram @danafrost.

Credit:

• Podcast Production by the team at Swell Podcasting
• Music by Phoebe Greenland
• Photography by Amy Boyle Photography
• Podcast art by SimplyBe. Agency

In my last solo episode, I shared my thoughts about leaning in and healing humanity. The recent school massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas is further proof that humanity is truly in crisis. Different political parties will go back and forth about gun laws, but that’s only part of the solution. What we really need is to restore strong family dynamics, nurturing conversations, and undivided attention with our loved ones. 

I share a story in today’s episode about the strenuous relationship that I had with my youngest daughter during her pre-teen years. I eventually pursued counseling and learned how my own trauma was interacting with hers. The therapeutic process saved me, and therefore saved my family. We were able to have transparent, authentic conversations, albeit difficult at times, but the way that I showed up for her demonstrated that I cared for her wellbeing. Unfortunately, so many young people don’t have that dynamic anywhere in their lives. 

How can we collectively create a safe space for all humans? I challenge you to start with where you have influence in the world一in your own home. We are all a work in progress and we simply need to get started. Listen in to hear my reflection on how we can collectively heal humanity. 

Email me at [email protected] and let me know what your thoughts are. How are you feeling and how are you healing? 

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

Topics Covered:

• Why children and teens need more supervision and interaction now more than ever 
• What it looks like to heal humanity on the micro level 
• What happens emotionally and mentally to humans when they’re neglected 
• The work my daughter and I put in to heal our relationship 
• Taking a serious look at how we’re living communally

Get in Touch: 

• My Website
• Instagram

Special offers: 

• Download the Daily Vitality eBook at danafrost.com/daily-vitality/
• Congratulations to this month’s winner, KCJ001! Next month, one lucky listener will be selected to win a sleeve of LifeWave Aeon anti-inflammatory patches. To be entered to win, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot your review, and send it to [email protected], or pop it into a direct message on Instagram @danafrost.

Credit:

• Podcast Production by the team at Swell Podcasting
• Music by Phoebe Greenland
• Photography by Amy Boyle Photography
• Podcast art by SimplyBe. Agency

This week, I’m joined by Monica Paz, a Certified Nutritionist and Functional Nutrition Lifestyle Practitioner with a Master's in Human Nutrition. She guides her clients on how to use food as medicine to help them get to the root causes of their pain, so they can get back to living a full life. 

Monica shares how her own health journey inspired her to reimagine what true nourishment means. Between her deep-rooted fear of flying and the extensive travel that was required by her job, Monica was in a constant state of anxiety. After ending up in the hospital due to her irregular heartbeat, Monica turned to a naturopath. One simple question opened up a world of answers: What’s making you anxious? 

When we think about anxiety, we often think of it as just an emotion, but it actually becomes a part of the tissues and often results in a physiological reaction. There’s so much power in speaking your anxiety out loud and getting support from your community. It’s in embracing that kindness and compassion that we realize how loved we are and fear dissipates. 

Two tools that both Monica and I have found instrumental in our healing are HeartMath breathing and LifeWave patches. A low vibration emotion can trigger cortisol and adrenaline to take over, but consistently using HeartMath techniques and wearing LifeWave patches helps the nervous system move from fight and flight to rest and heal. Listen in to hear our conversation about the role that human connection plays in making peace with anxiety.  

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

Topics Covered:

• How human connection and touch trigger the release of oxytocin
• Embracing the full landscape of the emotional experience
• Examples of using HeartMath Inner Balance to neutralize a depleting emotion
• The importance of making peace with your past so you no longer have to tell a traumatizing story for validation 
• How LifeWave patches work behind the scenes to create a gentle cradle of support
   

More Information on LifeWave Patches:

• Episode 08: Make Peace with Your Past
• Episode 23: You Can Heal from Chronic Disease with Bhadra Hinker
• Episode 26: Calming the Nervous System with Basic Schultz or Autogenic Training
   

Connect with Monica: 

• Download Monica's guide Ten Easy Ways to Eliminate Pain
• Monica’s Website
• Monica’s Instagram
• Monica’s Facebook
• Monica’s YouTube channel
   

Get in Touch: 

• My Website
• Instagram
• My LifeWave Page
   

Special offers: 

• Download the Daily Vitality eBook at danafrost.com/daily-vitality/
• One lucky listener will be selected to win a sleeve of LifeWave Aeon anti-inflammatory patches. To be entered to win, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot your review, and send it to [email protected], or pop it into a direct message on Instagram @danafrost. 
   

Credit:

• Podcast Production by the team at Swell Podcasting
• Music by Phoebe Greenland
• Photography by Amy Boyle Photography
• Podcast art by SimplyBe. Agency

As I was preparing to pack up and leave Miami Beach to spend the summer with my family in Chicago, I felt a lot of fear and anxiety bubbling up. When I was riding my bike the other day, I came to a breaking point and did something out of my norm that inspired me to think deeper about our human experience and the damage we do by trying to protect ourselves. 

When I’m feeling overwhelmed, I have my go-to tools: HeartMath breathing techniques, movement, and grounding. Those are meaningful and essential tools but they are primarily done in isolation. This time, I leaned in and shared my anxiety, thoughts, and fears with my husband. His support, kindness, and compassion lifted the heaviness that I was feeling and put this summer relocation into perspective. I was reminded that nothing substitutes for the human touch of sharing what feels burdensome.

Human to human and human to nature will solve the current drug, loneliness, and suicide epidemics. By removing our layers of protection, which is nothing more than a false sense of security, we can help each other heal and thrive. So, are you going to lean into and share how you're really feeling with one chosen confidant? Listen in to hear more about what’s on my heart. 

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 
 

Topics Covered:

• The moment that I knew I had to lean in and ask for help 
• Why flying solo isn’t always the most effective path 
• The connection between isolation and the current drug and suicide epidemics
• Humanity heals through connection with nature 
• Takeaways from my recent psilocybin mushroom journey 
   

Get in Touch: 

• My Website
• Instagram
   

Special offers: 

• Download the Daily Vitality eBook at danafrost.com/daily-vitality/
• Congratulations to the listener KCJ001! You’ve been selected to win a sleeve of LifeWave Aeon anti-inflammatory patches. To be entered to win next month, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot your review, and send it to [email protected], or pop it into a direct message on Instagram @danafrost.
   

Credit:

• Podcast Production by the team at Swell Podcasting
• Music by Phoebe Greenland
• Photography by Amy Boyle Photography
• Podcast art by SimplyBe. Agency

I’m joined by Rico Caveglia, a speaker, author, personal trainer, and health coach with over 40 years of experience in the wellness space. Rico is living, breathing proof that improving your daily habits help you feel younger while growing older. Although he’s approaching his 80th birthday, his strength and mobility skills put his true Fitness Age at 35 years old. We discuss how he’s embracing the aging process, his tips for tapping into the mind-body connection during exercise, and the philosophy behind his signature Fast Fit 17 Fitness System. 
 

Through his seven decades of experience, Rico has lived by the mantra, “if you do it every day, you can do it every day.” In other words, it’s important to continue to use your body and maintain high functionality as you age. There are so many basic tasks that we perform everyday, like breathing, sleeping, and moving, and Rico explains why it’s so important to do them to the best of our ability. He shares simple ways to improve lung capacity and his approach to effective, quality workouts. 
 

Perhaps one of the most profound takeaways from his years in the health industry is that there is a greater purpose to staying mentally, physically, and emotionally fit as we age. As a society, it’s crucial that we stay alive longer to give back our knowledge and wisdom to younger generations. By prioritizing our health, we’re adding to the success and stability of the world around us. Listen in to hear our conversation about celebrating movement as we age. 
 

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 
 

Topics Covered:

• What Fitness Age is and how it’s measured 
• How  to experience more energy and ease by improving daily functions
• Three important things to do before you exercise
• The proper way to breathe so that your body is oxygenated while exercising 
• How Rico came up with the Fast Fit 17 Fitness System
• Learning how to adapt with accidents and injuries 
• The bigger picture when it comes to exercise 
   

Resources Mentioned:

• Listen to my episode on Rico's Fearless Aging Podcast 
• Check out Rico's Fast Fit 17 Fitness System
   

Connect with Rico: 

• Website
• Facebook
• Podcast
   

Get in Touch: 

• My Website
• Instagram
   

Special offers: 

• Download the Daily Vitality eBook at danafrost.com/daily-vitality/
• One lucky listener will be selected to win a sleeve of LifeWave Aeon anti-inflammatory patches. To be entered to win, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot your review, and send it to [email protected], or pop it into a direct message on Instagram @danafrost.
   

Credit:

• Podcast Production by the team at Swell Podcasting
• Music by Phoebe Greenland
• Photography by Amy Boyle Photography
• Podcast art by SimplyBe. Agency

The word “detox” has become somewhat of a buzzword, but there's a lot of misunderstanding around what it means. I’m joined by detox specialist and Ayurvedic practitioner Tracy Stonaker to broaden the conversation around this concept and help you see it through a few different lenses. Detoxing is a deeply personal experience and more about the full mind-body system than an abrupt juice cleanse or fast. Tracy and I discuss the starting point for learning about toxicity, ancient and modern practices, and our top recommendations for daily detoxing. 

Detoxing is a lifestyle, not just a one-off thing. So many of us today are exposed to toxins through the food that we eat, the water that we drink, and the air that we breathe. In fact, we start ingesting them while we are in our mother’s womb. As we grow, we also face another type of toxin: negative thoughts. Besides doing physical detoxes, we need to bring our mindset into it as well. When emotional issues are not resolved, they show up in the body. 

It can feel like a daunting journey, but Tracy and I share ways to approach detox in a relaxed and playful way. The simplest things, like getting out into nature, sleeping when it’s dark, and eating fresh food are the most impactful ways to change your health. Listen in to learn more about detoxification and how you can implement cleansing practices today. 

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

Topics Covered:

• Tapping into your circadian rhythm 
• How detoxing supports your body and mind 
• Examples of common toxins in our modern world 
• Amazing tools for overcoming emotional toxicity 
• Ancient South American parasite cleansing rituals 
• Understanding what your body is telling you when you experience heartburn 
• Tracy’s top 3 recommendations for daily detoxing 

Resources Mentioned:

• Take Tracy's quiz: Find Out Your Toxic Burden Score

Connect with Tracy: 

• SOHAM Wellness Website
• SOHAM Wellness Instagram
• Tracy's Website

Get in Touch: 

• My Website
• Instagram

Special offers: 

• Download the Daily Vitality eBook at danafrost.com/daily-vitality/
• One lucky listener will be selected to win a sleeve of LifeWave Aeon anti-inflammatory patches. To be entered to win, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot your review, and send it to [email protected], or pop it into a direct message on Instagram @danafrost.

Credit:

• Podcast Production by the team at Swell Podcasting
• Music by Phoebe Greenland
• Photography by Amy Boyle Photography
• Podcast art by SimplyBe. Agency