Episode Summary

This week Evie & Toréa explore the ideas of intentionally getting out in nature and disconnecting from our highly connected world. Whether its 30 minutes, a weekend, or even for weeks at a time, the change to the biology can be profound. And if you want to know why sloths turn green, tune in!

In This Episode:

Biometric trackers reflecting the effect of nature (04:46)

Birdsong effect on the Nervous System (06:34)

Vagus Nerve stimulation devices (07:51)

Digital Detoxes (10:31)

Cultural obsession with smartphones (14:41)

Balance between connection and disconnection (15:40)

Availability vs accessibility (19:14)

Adapting to and from nature (23:42)

Setting boundaries with technology (28:17)

Sloths that turn green (34:15)

For full show notes and resources: https://www.torearodriguez.com/wowpodcast/e015

Episode Summary

Season Two’s first guest, MAK from Bound For Nowhere joins us to talk about presence in nature: what it looks like, what it feels like and how it can impact health, mental health and wellbeing. As a multifaceted creative, MAK has documented much of her experiences outdoors and continues to highlight these elements in all their beauty. Listen in on her unique experiences of presence in nature.

In This Episode:

Difference between just going for a walk and being outdoors for days at a time (05:21)

Flow state (06:35)

Humans are tied to the cycles of nature (13:00)

Eating seasonally chances DNA expression (15:27)

Modern life distractions disconnect us from nature (17:50)

MAK’s wealthiest moment to date (20:17)

Noticing how emotions can tell you you need time outside (26:06)

Nature can show you how capable you really are (34:49)

MAK’s favorite thing to do outside for wellness (40:05)

For full show notes and resources: https://www.torearodriguez.com/wowpodcast/e014

Episode Summary

This week, Evie and Toréa expand the definition of exercise beyond what happens at the gym, how getting dynamic and more natural movement throughout the day can actually change your DNA expression on the cellular level. So for those that need another compelling reason to get outside, or you just want to have an excuse to play and climb that tree over there, have a listen!

In This Episode:

What to do when you’re told you can’t use your previous form of exercise (03:16)

What’s your Butt to Chair ratio? (07:35)

Increasing movement variety to increase ranges of motion (10:53)

Toddlers having intrinsic perfect squat form (16:12)

Mechanotransduction (18:32)

Building new neural pathways to correct movement overcompensation (24:09)

For full show notes and resources: https://www.torearodriguez.com/wowpodcast/e013

Episode Summary

In yet another cross over episode with Health In Motion, today Toréa and Evie talk about the process of grounding and why this is so important, especially in today’s environment in which most of us live. Discover how easy it is to do. Plus, lets see some photos of your feet in the grass!

In This Episode:

How electricity works in the body (04:04)

How grounding feels (06:09)

Electrocution story (07:54)

Grounding affecting sleep (13:06)

Grounding shoes (14:02)

Grounding sheet (16:23)

Improved Heart Rate Variability (16:56)

Improved Immune system markers (19:46)

Simple and free medicine (22:06)

Shinrin yoku/forest bathing (26:39)

For full show notes and resources: https://www.torearodriguez.com/wowpodcast/e012

Episode Summary

Welcome back to Season 2! And first up is a deeper dive into Cold Immersion Therapy and intentional cold exposure as a wellness booster. Evie and Toréa talk through the various ways to get cold at home and they cover what kinds of health benefits can be derived from such activities. Moreover, highlighting something that can be found in nature and places to find cold immersion opportunities in the outdoors. This conversation is a cross-over episode with the Health In Motion, Cold Immersion Therapy episode where we cover even more benefits, the “how” and “why” and ways to incorporate this into your life. If you have not heard that episode yet, give yourself a treat and check it out.

In This Episode:

How Evie got started with cold plunges (02:42)

Hormetic stressors  (04:28)

Metabolic health & immune response (06:37)

Controlling stress response  (09:00)

Shifts in mood  (10:33)

Blood sugar stabilization  (11:28)

Continuous glucose monitoring  (14:19)

Cold therapy with rheumatoid arthritis  (14:19)

Finding cold water outdoors  (17:10)

The mental game  (19:38)

Cold exposure and Reynaud’s syndrome  (22:58)

Cold exposure and microbiome  (28:13)

Wim Hof Method  (29:25)

For full show notes and resources: https://www.torearodriguez.com/wowpodcast/e011

Episode Summary:

One of the most grey areas when talking about health can be determining whether a situation is a circumstance, or is it an excuse? Evie and Toréa would assert it's not black or white, nor should it be expected to be so separate. Listen in on the discussion on ways to determine which is which, and how to modify as appropriate for each.

In This Episode:

Free Training happening 18 April (01:09)

What is a circumstance vs an excuse (02:42)

When is modification the best approach (06:08)

Allowances becoming excuses (08:50)

Gaming the system of circumstances (12:11)

How many perspectives on the same event (17:22)

Can’t allow the current circumstances to affect your mood (19:37)

Getting creative with change (24:05)

For full show notes and resources: https://www.torearodriguez.com/wowpodcast/e010

Episode Summary

Sometimes what holds us back in health are things we can not see! Such is the case commonly with mold exposure or living/working in a water damaged building. In this special episode we will hear Rachel’s story how she faced mold in two different homes, but also how that experience sparked her interest in a new field, Building Biology. Listen in to learn about the things we can do in such situations.

In This Episode:

ERMI Test for buildings (03:43)

How new construction may not be safe (05:39)

Building Biology Institute (08:36)

Intuition plays a huge role in identifying blind corners (10:29)

New construction fail (12:32)

Emotional effects of dealing with mold (14:39)

Information is power (16:45)

What is Building Biology? (17:57)

When is the best time to engage a Building Biologist (18:48)

Code inspectors vs Building Biology Standards (19:19)

How to find a Building Biologist (20:28)

Turning moldy lemons into lemonade (21:59)

Nature is the gold standard (23:28)

Economic divides in healthy home construction (26:43)

Free actions improve a home environment (28:27)

Rachel’s outside tip (33:19)

For full show notes and resources: https://www.torearodriguez.com/wowpodcast/e009

Episode Summary

One of the hardest things to shift is what we focus on while we are healing or working towards health goals. Have you noticed, yet, that you may focus a lot on the symptoms you are experiencing or how you’re “not there yet?” This something Evie and I help our clients (and ourselves, as you’ll hear) shift on a regular basis. And when we start to focus more on what we want, than we on what we don’t want, the biology shifts even faster!

In this episode:

Learned about focus from Jen Sincero (01:40)

What the brain pays attention to (04:55)

Is it Mercury Retrograde, or our thoughts? (08:03)

Current circumstances determining mood (11:26)

Looking for evidence to support our focus (20:58)

Meaning we place onto symptoms (23:32)

Unspoken expectations of perfection in health (27:37)

For full show notes and resources: https://www.torearodriguez.com/wowpodcast/e008

Episode Summary

You know that critic voice in your head right? ;-) I know you do! I have her too! The truth is, those words that our inner voice uses, and the words that we say to others, and the words we hear others say to us, those words impact our biology in ways I would never have imagined. In recent years, scientists have begun to uncover the inner workings of our thoughts and the effect on biology. Which means, that by paying attention to your language, you can have a positive impact on your health! Listen in on the conversation that Evie & Toréa have around how much Language Matters.

In this episode:

Psychoneuroimmunology and its role with language (01:59)

Two key words to look out for (04:09)

Scarcity vs abundance mindset (11:00)

Pivoting thoughts (13:32)

Language must match the destination (16:27)

Caring for mental health in chronic illness (18:48)

Evie’s personal example (25:17)

The “all or nothing” trap (29:58)

For full show notes and resources: https://www.torearodriguez.com/wowpodcast/e007

Episode Summary

How does our identity keep us from progressing in our health? Today, Evie & Toréa explore this concept of examining our identity. Getting super curious about what we think about ourselves is actually true, and how to create a new identity to support your growth & wellness goals. If you’ve ever told yourself, “I will always be this way…” then this episode is for you!

In this episode:

How beliefs and identity can hold us back (02:44)

Questioning the truth (09:09)

Choosing to think differently (11:22)

Joe Dispensa’s book (15:01)

Defining the new version of you (19:57)

Western medical model of fixed identity (26:06)

For full show notes and resources: https://www.torearodriguez.com/wowpodcast/e006