Plantbuilt: A Decade of Compassionate Strength

In 2012 Giacomo Marchese and Dani Taylor championed the idea of forming a team of vegan bodybuilders to compete along side non-vegan competitors with the goal of showing that not only could the vegan athletes compete, they could win. They reached out to friends in the community to gauge their interest in participating and the first Plantbuilt team was formed. The team traveled to Austin, Texas to participate in the Naturally Fit Games- a multi sport expo, and dominated the bodybuilding stage. Since then Plantbuilt has competed two more times broadening our base of athletes to include more strength based sports and every time successfully spreads the message of cruelty free strength. 2022 will be the fourth time the team sets out to change hearts and minds, with some familar faces and some new additions to the family. Help us celebrate our 10th year of activism and keep checking in for updates about the team and the competition.

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Accomplishing elite levels of strength, health, and wellness, is an extension of our compassion for life. Our lifestyle requires physical effort beyond our normal capacity, furthermore is the use of proper nutrition, rest, and mental well being. None of these require the destruction of animals . As a collective (PlantBuilt) we live, train, compete, and educate in our communities, showing the success of compassionate Veganism

Things have certainly evolved over the years and now we have this wonderful community of skin care aficionados we lovingly call our Skin Care Junkies! We taken on every skin issue out there...and we offer solutions, tips, and tricks, that are as naturally based as possible...and what's more, THEY WORK! Take a moment and watch this short composite of some of Chris's most memorable tips on TV! 

Dr. Ian Smith is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling books, SHRED: THE REVOLUTIONARY DIET, SUPER SHRED: The Big Results Diet, BLAST THE SUGAR OUT, The Clean 20, THE ANCIENT NINE, CLEAN & LEAN and eleven other books with millions of copies in print. His newest novel--THE UNSPOKEN, the first installment of his Ashe Cayne mystery series, is now available. Look for his next revolutionary diet plan FAST BURN!, on sale April 13, 2021.

He is currently the solo host of the nationally syndicated, Emmy award-winning television show

THE DOCTORS, and a longtime medical contributor to Emmy award-winning The Rachael Ray Show.

He also served as the medical/diet expert for six seasons on VH1’s highly-rated Celebrity Fit Club. He is the creator and founder of the national health initiatives The 50 Million Pound Challenge and The Makeover Mile. Dr. Smith is the former medical correspondent for NBC News Network and NewsChannel 4 in New York, where he filed reports for NBC Nightly News and The Today Show as well as WNBC's various news broadcasts. He has appeared extensively on numerous broadcasts, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, Dr. Oz, Steve Harvey Show, The Talk, Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper 360, CNN, MSNBC, and many more. He has written for various publications including Time, Newsweek, Men’s Fitness, and the New York Daily News. He has been featured in several other publications including, People, Redbook, Details Magazine, Essence, Ebony, Cosmopolitan, and Black Enterprise.

BOOK DESCRIPTION: Plant Power: Flip Your Plate, Change Your Weight

For dieters who want to utilize the benefits of fruits, vegetables, and complex carbs―without eliminating the meat, dairy, fish, and fats they love―Dr. Ian K. Smith’s new book Plant Power delivers the most flavorful and favorable plant-based foods to their plates. In a detailed but easy-to-implement four-week program, readers will, day-by-day, flip their diet from 70% meat/30% plants to 30% meat/70% plants, leading to natural and pain-free weight loss, keeping them feeling full and satisfied.

In Plant Power, readers will learn:

- The unique power of plant protein vs. animal protein

- How to buy fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat: Does organic matter? Is frozen OK? What about farm-raised? Or grass-finished?

- If plant-based burgers and beyond are all they promise to be: the good, the bad, and the to-be-avoided

- 25 key recipes to use as daily basics: they’ll effortlessly move dieters from grab-and-go junk to first-quality fill-ups

BOOK DESCRIPTION: Mind over Weight: Curb Cravings, Find Motivation, and Hit Your Number in 7 Simple Steps

Every day of every year, thousands of people start some type of weight loss/transformation journey. Mind over Weight is an important weapon to add to their arsenals.

While eating the right food and exercising is critical to weight loss success, Mind over Weight helps readers win the battle by getting everything in order above the neck. It will guide readers to find their motivation, stick to a plan, and set the right goals.

There are a million diet plans out there, but few address issues equally critical to weight loss success: they're all in the six inches between your ears!

Written by Ian K. Smith, MD, bestselling author of SHRED and The Clean 20, Mind over Weight is an easy read with concrete steps dieters will be able to follow. Each chapter ends with a takeaway action item for readers to complete to help create an overall strategy for body and life transformation.

Dr. Anna Lembke received her undergraduate degree in Humanities from Yale University and her medical degree from Stanford University. She is currently Professor and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine. She is also Program Director of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Fellowship, and Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and a diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine. 

Dr. Lembke was one of the first in the medical community to sound the alarm regarding opioid overprescribing and the opioid epidemic. In 2016, she published her best-selling book on the prescription drug epidemic, "Drug Dealer, MD – How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It’s So Hard to Stop" (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2016). Her book was highlighted in the New York Times as one of the top five books to read to understand the opioid epidemic (Zuger, 2018).

"Drug Dealer, MD" combines case studies with public policy, cultural anthropology, and neuroscience, to explore the complex relationship between doctors and patients around prescribing controlled drugs. It has had an impact on policy makers and legislators across the nation. Dr. Lembke has testified before Congress and consulted with governors and senators from Kentucky to Missouri to Nevada. She has been a featured guest on Fresh Air with Terry Gross, MSNBC with Chris Hayes, and numerous other media broadcasts. 

Using her public platform and her faculty position at Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Lembke has developed multiple teaching programs on addiction and safe prescribing, as well as opioid tapering. She has held multiple leadership and mentorship positions and received the Stanford’s Chairman’s Award for Clinical Innovation, and the Stanford Departmental Award for Outstanding Teaching. Dr. Lembke continues to educate policymakers and the public about causes of and solutions for the problem of addiction.

Her latest book, "Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence" (Dutton/Penguin Random House, August 2021), was an instant New York Times and Los Angeles Times bestseller, and explores how to moderate compulsive overconsumption in a dopamine-overloaded world.

BOOK DESCRIPTION: Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence

This book is about pleasure. It’s also about pain. Most important, it’s about how to find the delicate balance between the two, and why now more than ever finding balance is essential. We’re living in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, sexting, Facebooking, Instagramming, YouTubing, tweeting....

The increased numbers, variety, and potency is staggering. The smartphone is the modern-day hypodermic needle, delivering digital dopamine 24/7 for a wired generation. As such we’ve all become vulnerable to compulsive overconsumption.

In Dopamine Nation, Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain…and what to do about it. Condensing complex neuroscience into easy-to-understand metaphors, Lembke illustrates how finding contentment and connectedness means keeping dopamine in check. The lived experiences of her patients are the gripping fabric of her narrative. Their riveting stories of suffering and redemption give us all hope for managing our consumption and transforming our lives. In essence, Dopamine Nation shows that the secret to finding balance is combining the science of desire with the wisdom of recovery.

Dr. Dweck provides care to women of all ages; she has delivered thousands of babies. A graduate of Barnard College, she has a Masters Degree in Human Nutrition from Columbia University and her Medical Degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, now named Drexel University. Dr. Dweck trained at Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, where she was Chief Resident in 1994.

Dr. Dweck practices in Mount Kisco, NY and admits to Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, NY. She has been voted “Top Doctor” in New York Magazine and Westchester Magazine. She is proficient in minimally invasive surgery. She has a special interest and expertise in female sexual health and medical sex therapy. She is a consultant at Massachusetts General Hospital, Vincent’s Memorial Ob/Gyn Service and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology New York Medical College.  

Dr. Dweck is co-author of three books, including the newest release The Complete A to Z for Your V (Quarto Press 2017) Dr Dweck has appeared on The Today Show and Good Day LA. She contributes regularly to multiple in print and online media outlets.  She is a consultant, KOL and medical advisor in the women’s health device, pharmaceutical, product and medico-legal spaces.   

Dr. Dweck focuses on a number of important issues to take care of your vaginal microbiome and sexual health including, Bonafide's Clairvee® which provides powerful, hormone-free relief of vaginal itching and discharge associated with hormonal fluctuations.* Hormonal fluctuations occur during menopause and around the time of your period and can cause an imbalance in your vaginal microbiome, leading to symptoms like odor, irritation and discomfort.

• Promotes vaginal health for everyday comfort and confidence*
• Maintains a healthy vaginal pH*
• Supports the vagina’s natural defense system*
• Recommended by more than 1,000 doctors

At Harvard Medical School, Dr. Frates's passionate teaching style has earned her several Excellence in Teaching awards for work in multiple pre-clinical courses covering topics including nutrition, the musculoskeletal system, the central nervous system, the endocrine system, and an introduction to the medical profession. Working one-on-one with clients is what Dr. Frates does best. She connects with people and meets them right where they are at that moment. After establishing a personal connection, Dr. Frates can identify what her clients need to make progress in adopting healthy lifestyles. She believes in the power of implementing realistic small changes to create big results. In 2008, Dr. Frates met with a group of students at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and came up with the concept of a Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group (LMIG). Dr. Frates is the faculty advisor for the group and has been since its inception. Each year Presidents or Co-Presidents help lead the group and set up lectures with space, appropriate time, and healthy food. Dr. Frates teaches some lectures and invites colleagues to share their expertise in exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress resiliency, motivational interviewing, behavior change, and other areas in Lifestyle Medicine. This HMS group is the template for LMIGs nationally and internationally. Dr. Frates works closely with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) to support the growth and establishments of these groups.

As a sought-after expert, Gans has appeared regularly on local and national television and radio programs, including The Dr. Oz Show, Good Morning America, ABC News, ABC’s Primetime, Fox Business and Sirius XM’s Doctor Radio. Gans’ personal bi-monthly blog and newsletter, The Keri Report, helps convey her no-nonsense and fun approach to living a healthy lifestyle. 

About EpiCor® postbiotic:

EpiCor® postbiotic is a whole food fermentate made using yeast (“Saccharomyces cerevisiae”) that goes through a closely held trade secret fermentation and drying processes. This fermentation process makes a unique fingerprint of metabolites including proteins, polyphenols, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, polysaccharides, fiber, and other nutrients.

Over a dozen published studies show EpiCor® postbiotic helps to support your immune system and modulate the gut microbiota. It is found in some of the most well-known health and wellness supplement brands. When taken daily, EpiCor® postbiotic has been shown to be a safe and effective way to help people live more healthy days.TM

Book Description: Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging 

Designed specifically for women, this individualized six-week intermittent fasting program is the sustainable solution to help you feel and look your absolute best. Based on the scientifically proven 16:8 fasting model, what makes this program unique is that it is geared toward your hormonal needs at every stage in life–whether you are cycling or in perimenopause, menopause, or beyond. Intermittent Fasting Transformation will help you:

  •  lose weight steadily and burn fat without hunger, cravings, or plateaus–and keep it off

  •  balance your hormones for better metabolic health and wellness, while easing symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause

  •  experience a huge boost in physical and mental energy all day long

  •  learn what foods best support weight loss, detoxification, and overall health

  •  lift brain fog and help you sleep better

  •  put aging in reverse . . . and so much more

Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner and an internationally known women’s health expert whose viral TEDx Talk has received more than 10 million views, developed this breakthrough plan after entering perimenopause in her forties. Intermittent fasting didn’t just help her lose weight; she had more energy, fewer cravings, and lower blood glucose levels. Thurlow has now worked with thousands of women in her private practice to make her unique program of intermittent fasting work for them, too.

With meal plans and 50 recipes, along with advice for supercharging your fast, this plan will transform your life, slow down the aging process, and help you reclaim your health and well-being.

Dr. Alyssa Dweck provides care to women of all ages; she has delivered thousands of babies. A graduate of Barnard College, she has a Masters Degree in Human Nutrition from Columbia University and her Medical Degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, now named Drexel University. Dr. Dweck trained at Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, where she was Chief Resident in 1994.

Dr. Dweck practices in Mount Kisco, NY and admits to Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, NY. She has been voted “Top Doctor” in New York Magazine and Westchester Magazine. She is proficient in minimally invasive surgery. She has a special interest and expertise in female sexual health and medical sex therapy. She is a consultant at Massachusetts General Hospital, Vincent’s Memorial Ob/Gyn Service and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology New York Medical College.  

Dr. Dweck is co-author of three books, including the newest release The Complete A to Z for Your V (Quarto Press 2017)

Dr Dweck has appeared on The Today Show and Good Day LA. She contributes regularly to multiple in print and online media outlets.  She is a consultant, KOL and medical advisor in the women’s health device, pharmaceutical, product and medico-legal spaces. Dr. Dweck enjoys time with her husband, two sons and “girly” English Bulldog. She is an avid runner and sports car enthusiast.

In addition to lifestyle changes, Dr. Dweck discusses two excellent non-hormonal ways to manage symptoms of menopause and to improve your sexual health. One is Revaree and the other is Relizen, both by Bonafide.

Revaree is a non-hormonal easy-to-use vaginal insert that provides relief from vaginal dryness so that you can feel comfortable during intimacy. evaree is made of hyaluronic acid, a molecule that is naturally produced throughout the body and plays a significant role in cell hydration and healing. In the case of vaginal dryness, Revaree works by attracting and retaining moisture in the vaginal lining, creating a healing environment that repairs and restores thinning and damaged tissue for lasting, hormone-free relief.

Relizen is a carefully formulated, hormone-free supplement made with pure, plant-based ingredients, so you can get incredibly effective and safe relief from hot flashes and night sweats.Rather than going through the hormonal pathways in your body like other menopausal supplements do, Relizen works like an internal thermostat to give your body back its natural ability to regulate its temperature, without hormonal side effects.

To learn more go to https://hellobonafide.com

Award-winning chemist and three-time champion fitness competitor, nutrition, and exercise expert, Christine Hronec uses her background in serious science to develop her bestselling body type programs. Since founding her company in 2013, Christine has helped over 40,000 women transform their bodies and switch to a body-positive self-image. 

With over 20 million views on her YouTube channel, Christine has been a leader in the area of women’s health since 2012. She’s been featured in Forbes, Fox News, ABC, CBS, NBC, Extra, Huffington Post, Muscle and Fitness HERS, Muscle and Strength, and Flex magazine.

After more than a decade of experience as an engineer in research, development, and manufacturing, Christine leaped into entrepreneurship and founded a cGMP FDA-registered dietary supplement manufacturing facility. Once Christine crossed over into the world of sports nutrition, she combined her areas of expertise and founded Gauge Girl Training in 2013, now a multiple seven-figure international online meal planning and coaching service. In addition, Christine is the owner and founder of Gauge Life Nutrition, an all-natural dietary supplement brand established in 2019. 

She’s received awards from the American Chemical Society and was published in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Christine was part of the team that created Time magazine’s “Invention of the Year” for her work in the biotech field. She earned a bachelor’s degree and also a Master of Science in chemical and biological engineering from Drexel University. Christine lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with her two pit bulls, Boss and Cash.

About the Hormone Reset Plan

The 21 Day Hormone reset is a macros-based approach to naturally resetting the hormones through real foods and targeted supplementation. This plan is a modifiable guide designed for those who are experiencing hormonal imbalances resulting from: 

• Insulin Resistance
• High Cortisol
• Estrogen Dominance
• PCOS
• Leptin Resistance
• PMS
• Thyroid Issues

In order to address hormone imbalances with real whole foods, the key is to identify nutrient deficiencies that need to be corrected. 

 In this program we will address the most prominent nutrient deficiencies with a targeted nutrition protocol to reset, regulate, and maintain a state of hormonal balance. 

This plan is best when used in conjunction with natural supplementation to support optimum detoxification. 

Get ready to experience REAL relief and finally start to feel like yourself again through the healing power of whole foods combined with dialed in nutrition science.

BONUS Valentine's Day EPISODE

Lisa is joined by Erin MacDonald, RDN who shares information on foods to enhance sexual health for men and women, what key nutrients are important, and recipes that incorporate sex-enhancing foods.

In Lisa's book, Clean Eating, Dirty Sex: Sensual Superfoods and Aphrodisiac Practices for Ultimate Sexual Health and Connection, Lisa -- with the help of dozens of the world’s biggest names in health and sexuality -- explains the art and science of why we’re the most sexually aware society in history, yet somehow the most sexually dissatisfied.

Enjoy this interview and get the book wherever you buy books!

Book Description: The Immunotype Breakthrough: Your Personalized Plan to Balance Your Immune System, Optimize Health, and Build Lifelong Resilience

A respected immunologist, allergist, and functional medicine doctor breaks down the latest science on immunity, offering “the most important guide available” (Mark Hyman, MD) to balancing your system for optimal health and longevity.

To most of us, the immune system is seemingly unknowable—it's an invisible, complex network of cells, receptors, and messengers, and there's no standard way to see if it's functioning as it should. Yet in spite of this, it affects every aspect of our health, influencing (and sometimes even causing) nearly every disease known to humanity. Much has been made about “boosting” immunity, but what exactly does that mean, and what if boosting isn't really what your unique system needs?

In The Immunotype Breakthrough, Dr. Heather Moday explains that for most, immune system balance is key. Drawing on a wealth of cutting edge research and fascinating case studies, Dr. Moday explains that the immune system is fluid and significantly influenced by our behaviors, diet, habits, and environment. She identifies four primary Immunotypes—Smoldering, Weak, Hyperactive, and Misguided—that underlie the immune imbalances that commonly lead to disease, chronic inflammation, infection, allergies, and autoimmunity. By identifying your personal immunotype—where you fall on this immunity spectrum—you can intervene by making focused, individualized, natural lifestyle changes to ensure it functions optimally 

Featuring engaging and accessible science, practical and customizable takeaways, and interactive quizzes to help you zero in on your specific needs, The Immunotype Breakthrough is a revolutionary program for creating an individualized lifestyle and diet that will lead to immune resilience, vitality, and longevity. 

At 17 years old, Stephen Cabral was diagnosed with a life-altering illness and given no hope for recovery. He saw over 50 different doctors, tried over 100 different treatment protocols, but still saw no hope of recovery. He suffered endlessly for many years. It was only after Stephen discovered how to combine ancient Ayurvedic healing practices with state-of-the-art Naturopathic & Functional Medicine did he understand how to fully rebalance the body and re-energize it with life.

Today in his online and Boston practice he uses Functional Medicine lab testing and Personalized Wellness Plans to help people rebalance their mind and body to recover from auto-immune, thyroid, fatigue, hormone, weight,digestive, childhood, mood, skin, and dozens of other hard to treat health conditions. His mission is to help people understand that there is always a reason why you have not achieved your ideal wellness or weight loss goals. Dr. Cabral urges you never give up – you can and will get well with the right knowledge and plan.

 Dr. Cabral has appeared in every type of media outlet as a national health & wellness consultant, as well as a contributor to MTV, Men’s Health, Women’s Day, Maxim, SELF, Diet.com, NutritionData, Conde Naste, and many others. He has also authored and co-authored 4 books and published over 1,100 articles.

Dr. Cabral has been hired by over 300 health clubs, wellness clinics, Holistic centers, training studios, and by other health professionals to improve their training programs and services. This allows Dr. Cabral to reach more people and hopefully improve more lives by teaching the health & fitness professionals that work directly with those in need.

Book description:

Discover the 6,000 year old secret to finally getting well, losing weight and feeling alive again! Every year we spend more and more on healthcare, research and pharmaceuticals, yet every year the rate of auto-immune, Alzheimer's, digestive disorders, diabetes and diseases of all types continue to rise. Soon 1 out of 2 people will get cancer in their life time and 2 out 3 people will be overweight. Clearly what we're doing is not working and there must be something that's being overlooked... It turns out the answer is simpler than we think and it lies in the oldest form of medicine in the world. The Rain Barrel Effect explains exactly how we get sick, put on weight, and begin to breakdown over time, as well as how to reverse that process and take back control of your life!

https://stephencabral.com/talkhealthy/

The Rain Barrel Effect: How a 6,000 Year Old Answer Holds the Secret to Finally Getting Well, Losing Weight & Feeling Alive Again! 

Julie joins Lisa to talk about her book The WIN-WIN DIET: How to Be Plant Based & Still Eat What You Love. She goes into incredibly helpful detail on what it means and how to eat in the following styles: Flexitarian, Pescatarian, Vegetarian, and Vegan. How to transition, meal plans, mindfulness, and recipes are all talked about in this episode!

Book description:

Reinvent your diet, takecontrol of your health, and live a betterlife with a flexible and sustainable plant-based diet solution.

For anyone looking to enhance energy, prevent disease, and reduce stress, I provide a flexible and delicious plant-based solution in my rigorously researched book, The Win-Win Diet: How to be Plant-Based and Still Eat What You Love. I offer an actionable guide to four eating patterns that allow readers to choose the approach that’s best for them: flexitarian, pescatarian, vegetarian, or vegan. It’s ideal for the meat eater looking for a gentle path to more mindful eating, the person who eats only plant-sourced foods, and everyone in between. Featuring tips, ninety-five perfected recipes and sample meal plans for each eating pattern, The Win-Win Diet presents a sustainable approach to enjoying meals that will help you become fit and feel great—for life.

Dr. Smith was appointed by President Obama to a second term on the prestigious President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. He is currently the medical contributor and co-host of the nationally syndicated television show The Rachael Ray Show.

He is a former co-host of the Emmy award winning syndicated daytime talk show, The Doctors. He also served as the medical/diet expert for six seasons on VH1’s highly-rated Celebrity Fit Club, and is the creator and founder of the national health initiatives The 50 Million Pound Challenge and The Makeover Mile. Dr. Smith is the former medical correspondent for NBC News network and for NewsChannel 4 in New York, where he filed reports for NBC Nightly News and The Today Show as well as WNBC’s various news broadcasts. He has appeared extensively on various broadcasts including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, Dr. Oz, Steve Harvey Show, The Talk, Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper 360, CNN, MSNBC and many more. He has written for various publications including Time, Newsweek, Men’s Fitness, and the New York Daily News, and has been featured in several other publications including, People, Redbook, Details Magazine, Essence, Ebony, University of Chicago Medicine on the Midway, Cosmopolitan, and Black Enterprise.

Dr. Smith graduated from Harvard College with an AB and received a master’s in science education from Teachers College of Columbia University. He attended Dartmouth Medical School and completed the last two years of his medical education and graduated from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

Dr. Smith is the author of 15 books, 8 of them New York Times Bestsellers including The Clean 20, Blast the Sugar Out, SUPER SHRED: The Big Results Diet, SHRED: The Revolutionary Diet, The Fat Smash Diet and Extreme Fat Smash.  He is also the author of the critically acclaimed The Blackbird Papers (2005 BCALA fiction Honor Book Award winner.)

Dr. Smith is the creator of the SHRED brand which includes SHRED Pop Popcorn and SHRED Bars with other products in development.

BURN MELT SHRED book description:

This simple 8-week plan from #1 NY Times bestselling author Dr. Ian Smith is what you need to jumpstart or continue your weight loss journey. Handcrafted to fit all types of eating preferences and built with flexibility so that you can make the program your own, BURN MELT SHRED will help you BURN calories, MELT fat, and SHRED pounds. The daily meal plan provides several options so that you won't be forced to eat the same food all the time, and you will be excited to try new dishes and flavors. The 20 tasty recipes in the back of the book are simple and fun which the entire family will enjoy. This program is structured so that you will be excited every week to see what's on the meal plan, and most importantly the foods are easily accessible and affordable. Dr. Ian has always believed that losing weight should not be looked upon as a chore, but rather a journey of discovery and enlightenment. BURN MELT SHRED will help you not only achieve your weight loss goals, but along the way you will develop confidence and several skills that can be used in every aspect of your life.

Joe De Sena’s new book, 10 Rules for Resilience: Mental Toughness for Families [HarperOne; October 19, 2021], is a guidebook for becoming more resilient, so that we can raise more resilient kids. Built from life but backed by clinical experience, Joe and his co-author, Dr. Lara Pence, team up to provide a framework that will help you grow into the best version of yourself and develop the skills needed to parent with resilience as your compass. It’s a no B.S. guide that will leave you feeling more confident, capable, and courageous in the most important job of your life: being a parent. 

 From his childhood in Queens, New York, to his role as founder and CEO of the most grueling endurance races in the world, Joe De Sena has spent his life running toward challenge and discomfort. Why? Because how we react to challenging situations defines us and our families. The only tools we have as humans to survive the many peaks and valleys of a full life are preparedness, health, leadership, and most importantly, resilience. 

 Why do so many of us struggle to finish things we start, delay gratification, and protect our health—and why do our kids continue to struggle in every facet of life? Because we haven’t shown them a path to resilience, and we haven’t fought for it ourselves. 

 In 10 Rules for Resilience Joe outlines his 10 principles for building True Resilience—a term he uses for a body and mind that have been carved out of hard work, challenge, and failure. It takes True Resilience to approach overwhelming situations with calm and confidence, to not get rattled, anxious, or angry, and even to embrace failure, setbacks, and redirections. 

 In this, his most timely and motivating book yet, Joe defines what so many of us struggle to understand: the difference between what is difficult and what is desperate. We wrongly think that when we struggle, we are vulnerable. The truth? We need difficult situations to grow, become strong, and ultimately, survive and thrive in the real world. 

 10 Rules for Resilience teaches how to parent from the position of True Resilience and change your family’s life, including techniques such as: 

• A framework for living, being, and parenting that will prepare you and your family for anything. 

• Proven techniques derived from clinical research and experience to set the whole family up for better, more effective coping skills. 

• Family activities that supplement each rule of resilience and help you put the reading material into real-life action. 

• A robust values exercise to help your family create a solid vision statement. 

• A five-step model to increase your fear IQ. 

 10 Rules for Resilience ultimately proves that by not giving ourselves and our kids the ongoing gift of challenge, failure, and hard work is to deprive ourselves of one the most satisfying and rewarding parts of the human experience—the strength to stand back up again after we fall.

Joe De Sena is the founder and CEO of Spartan and the Death Race, the world’s leading endurance sports and wellness brand with a community of over 10 million strong. He is the New York Times bestselling author of three books, Spartan Up!, Spartan Fit, and The Spartan Way. De Sena also hosts the Spartan Up! Podcast, which features weekly interviews with some of the world’s greatest minds in business, sports and leadership. His mission—transforming 100 million people through the Spartan lifestyle. More at: www.joedesena.com

In this interview Dr. Norman talks about the highlights of his work and how it can add solace and much, much more to your life!

All of his book are perfect holiday gifts!

Michelle is the author of three books, including the new Clean Eating Kitchen: The Low-Carb Mediterranean Cookbook: Quick and Easy High Protein, Low-Sugar, Healthy-Fat Recipes for Lifelong Health (Fair Winds Press, June 2021), the top-selling Clean Eating for Busy Families, revised & expanded, and is founder of her newest endeavor Dash Dinners Meal Spice Kits.

Clean. Fresh. Fast. It is Michelle’s mission to make these three principles a part of your everyday food choices. Teaching millions of families how food and health can deliciously co-exist has been Michelle’s mission for over 18 years – one meal at a time. From clean eating BBQ fixes, revealing which foods keep you cool in the heat (while not melting in your bag) and snack packs that save your day, Michelle is the expert in empowering you how to approach food with a nutritionist’s perspective whether you’re in the kitchen or on the road.

Book Description: Clean Eating Kitchen: The Low-Carb Mediterranean Cookbook: Quick and Easy High-Protein, Low-Sugar, Healthy-Fat Recipes for Lifelong Health-More Than ... Meals to Prepare in 30 Minutes or Less 

The Mediterranean diet holds the top rank for being easy to follow and delivering proven results for improved heart health and blood sugar management, decreased risk of cancer, and increased longevity. This cookbook combines the best aspects of the Mediterranean diet with more than 100 nutritious recipes that help the whole family eat clean including 60 meals that can be prepared in 30-minutes or less.

Clean Eating Kitchen: The Low-Carb Mediterranean Cookbook delivers the benefits of the Mediterranean diet with fewer carbs, satisfying a mostly plant- and seafood-based regimen that is higher in protein and good fats. This book includes the healthiest, most crave-worthy ingredients and flavors of the Mediterranean diet that are sure to induce wanderlust, including:

• Greek Spinach Pie with Almond Flour Crust
• Lebanese Meat Pies with Ground Beef and Lemon
• Chickpea Vegetable Stew with Turmeric and Cumin
• Lentil Fattoush Salad with Caramelized Red Onions
• Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Grapes, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese
• Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Chops with Mint
• Chicken Gyro Lettuce Wraps
• Shrimp with Zoodles and Fresh Tomato Sauce
• And, Burrata Cheese with Balsamic-Marinated Strawberries

With low-carb and low-sugar recipes packed with protein, you and your family can stay healthy by following one of the best eating lifestyles in the world. Enjoy simple, wholesome meals that leave everyone around the table happy and satisfied with the Clean Eating Kitchen: The Low-Carb Mediterranean Diet Cookbook.

Here are the five things!1. Stay hydrated! A minimum of half our body weight in ounces just to stay hydrated. When you add in exercise, you need to add to this number. Sheree personally aims for 1 gallon a day. The harder you work out the more your body needs water.

2. Do at least 30-60 min of exercise 4-5 days per week. Anything that gets your heart rate up. Grab some weights and do resistance training - it really helps with overall toning up and muscle definition. Some of Sheree's favorites are squats, walking lunges, push-ups, and lying leg lifts. 

3. Abs and most all of it are made in the kitchen! You cannot out-train a bad diet, so COUNT YOUR CALORIES! Know what you’re eating. Make sure you’re consuming enough protein throughout the day. Without it, you cannot build and maintain lean muscle. Download a calorie counter and figure out where you need to be based on you and your goals. 

4. SLEEP - 7-9 hours of sleep a night. We often forget about how important this is. Lack of sleep can affect our hormones and overall brain function making it more difficult to lose weight or stay on track.

5. Avoid or drastically limit alcohol. Alcohol is not your friend when trying to lose weight or get “beach body ready”. Alcohol has too much sugar, calories, and carbs - and it will definitely hinder all your hard work. 

Dr. Anegawa believes that good health is a matter of mindset and a gradual process of self-discovery, rather than a rigid and unrealistic standard.

Dr. Anegawa graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine and completed residency at Stanford University. She has extensive experience caring for patients and developing weight loss and lifestyle medicine programs. Dr. Anegawa also speaks nationally on topics relating to the disease of obesity. Her work has earned her numerous teaching awards, including the Kaiser Foundation Most Outstanding Clinical Teaching award. 

Dr. Anegawa is board certified in Obesity Medicine and Internal Medicine, and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. A winner of the Pacific Business News Top Doctor Award and the Honolulu Annual Top Doctors Award, Dr. Anegawa and her expertise on metabolic and weight-related disease have been featured in US News & World Report, HuffPost, Yahoo News, Women’s Health, and Oprah magazine, among others. Learn more at anegawa-md.com

Book Description:

Your weight is more than a number on the scale. Your body is more than a jean size. When life’s path leads to an overweight body, it can lead to poor sleep, low self-esteem, and stress. Most importantly, excess weight can cause metabolic health problems and chronic disease. Whatever your reason for wanting to feel better in your body, the answer to a healthy weight isn’t simply another fad diet, more sugar-free foods, or social media weight loss tips. You need comprehensive change that complements every aspect of your lifestyle. Take charge of your health with a physician who has treated patients suffering from obesity for years. In Not Another Keto Book, obesity medicine physician Linda Anegawa, MD, pairs her practical Adapt and Adjust approach to complete metabolic health with the flexibility of low-carb eating for an effective, powerful wellness journey unique to you and your goals. You’ll discover:A path to uncover the heart behind your reason to look and feel better—because your why leads your journey.

• You’ll discover:A path to uncover the heart behind your reason to look and feel better—because your why leads your journey.
• A delicious and sustainable low-carb—but not necessarily ketogenic —meal plan of protein, greens, and fats to lose pounds and eat well.
• Adapt and Adjust, a fluid approach to help you break free from the rigid diet–mentality so you can maintain lifelong healthy habits.
• Tools to transform weight loss speedbumps into kindness and self-exploration, not self-criticism and shame.
• How to holistically incorporate sleep, mindfulness, and movement to complement healthy eating.Don’t let another one-plan-fits-all approach derail your lasting health. Embrace a metabolic wellness journey designed for your individual needs and abilities.

He joins Lisa today to talk about his book Weight Lifting Is a Waste of Time : So Is Cardio, and There’s a Better Way to Have the Body You Want.

Book Description:

You've been lifting for a few years. When you take your shirt off, do you look like a professional athlete? Do you even look like you work out?

Many fitness "experts" defend weights and cardio like they are infallible, but where are the results? Why does almost nobody look even marginally athletic?

Fitness may be the most failed human endeavor, and you are about to see how exercise science has missed some obvious principles that when enacted will turn you into the superhuman you always wanted to be.

In Weight Lifting is a Waste of Time, Dr. John Jaquish and Henry Alkire explore the science that supports this argument and lay out a superior strength training approach that has been seen to put 20 pounds of muscle on drug-free, experienced lifters (i.e., not beginners) in six months.

With over 20 million views on her YouTube channel, Christine has been a leader in the area of women’s health since 2012. She’s been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Muscle and Fitness HERS, Muscle and Strength, Flex magazine, and has appeared on Extra TV, Fox News, and CBS.

After more than a decade of experience as an engineer in research, development, and manufacturing, Christine leaped into entrepreneurship and founded a cGMP FDA-registered dietary supplement manufacturing facility. Once Christine crossed over into the world of sports nutrition, she combined her areas of expertise and founded Gauge Girl Training in 2013, now a multiple seven-figure international online meal planning and coaching service. In addition, Christine is the owner and founder of Gauge Life Nutrition, an all-natural dietary supplement brand established in 2019. 

She’s received awards from the American Chemical Society and was published in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Christine was part of the team that created Timemagazine’s “Invention of the Year” for her work in the biotech field. She earned a bachelor’s degree and also a Master of Science in chemical and biological engineering from Drexel University. Christine lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with her two pit bulls, Boss and Cash.

Christine joins Lisa to talk about the 5 signs of a hormonal belly.

Esther is the bestselling author of 4 books: Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat, Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous, Secrets of Gorgeous, and The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project. 

Widely respected as an industry expert, Esther was voted Best Nutritionist by Manhattan Magazine. She has appeared on Dr. Oz, the Today Show, A Healthy You with Carol Alt, the ISAAC show, ABC-TV, FOX- 5’s Good Day NY, and Fox News Live. Esther is an in-demand authority frequently quoted in E!Online, In Touch, Time Magazine, The New York Post, The Los Angeles Times, In Style, Bazaar, Self, Fitness, Marie Claire, and Cosmo.

Esther received a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Simmons College in Boston and is a graduate of New York University, where she received her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition. Esther is credentialed as a registered dietitian, a certified dietitian-nutritionist and a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), the certification from the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists (BCNS). She is also a member of the American Dietetic Association, Dietitians in Functional Medicine, Nutritionists in Complementary Care, and the Connecticut Dietetic Association.

Esther lives in CT with her family where she can be seen cooking up a storm, going for long hikes, and blasting 80’s music by the fire pit.

Kia’s love for health and fitness began early as a young basketball player, which later evolved to bootcamps and lifting weights in the gym. She’s also a Type 1 diabetic, so fueling her activities and tending nutrition has been a lifelong requirement once she was diagnosed at 6 years old. Kia’s purpose and focused clarified when she became a mom and she started coaching Crossfit. She’s seen first-hand the importance of exercise and how nutrition is the missing link for so many people.

Now as a co-owner of Skylab Fitness and mother of a 11-year-old daughter, Kia is continuing her efforts to help people get healthier and stronger. Working with clients and watching them transform is one of the most rewarding parts of her role as a nutrition coach, and she seeks to help clients find freedom from food rules with balance and a healthy relationship with food.

Kia’s nutrition certifications are from the American Council on Exercise and the Nutritional Coaching Institute. She has her Bachelors of Science from the University of Michigan-Flint and was a teacher for 11 years before she began focusing on health and nutrition.

This interview is a must for anyone with a body. You will learn the importance of fascia and how we can do our own myofascial release and much more.

Not long after arriving in the United States, Snap Supplements Co-Founder Max began noticing how the standard Western diet —full of processed foods and lacking in quality nutrients— was negatively affecting his family’s health. As his family experienced weight gain, allergies, and heart diseases so common in the Western world, Max was inspired to begin his journey sharing how food could be used as medicine. Today, the Snap Supplements team continues to leverage Max’s food is medicine philosophy to produce the highest quality supplements crafted with the conflation of modern science and ancient wisdom that exists at the root of the company.

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Nutritional deficiencies both increase our susceptibility to illness and regulate the ability of foreign microbes to attack us. Learn how healthy immunity is affected by various nutrients, botanicals, and other dietary factors. Some of the things Lisa and Neil discuss are:

• How do innate and adaptive immunity differ?
• How do specific nutrients and gut health affect immunity?
• What role does oxidative stress play?
• What evidence supports the use of herbs to support immunity?

Family-owned NOW has been offering quality natural products, at affordable prices, for more than 50 years. From amino acids and immune support to herbal extracts and probiotics, NOW’s extensive selection of clean supplements are tested to be pure, safe and effective. Find NOW supplements at your local health food store or nowfoods.com.  

In this episode, Lisa is joined by Dr. Mary Bove, ND to talk about the importance of Iron. Dr. Mary Bove, ND brings more than 40 years of herbalism experience and 25 years of work as a naturopathic physician. Dr. Bove was previously the Director of Medical Education at Gaia Herbs before transitioning to her current role on the Scientific Advisory Board in 2019. Dr. Bove has worked closely with Gaia since the mid-1990s, imparting her wisdom and knowledge upon Gaia customers and retailers, Gaia Herbs team members and health-care professionals. Since starting her herbal journey at age 18, Dr. Mary Bove has held firm to three tenets: “Walk your talk, believe in the plants and practice herbalism every day in your life.” Plants have a way of drawing you in, she believes. Her expertise runs deep, and she shares it fervently and patiently. Dr. Bove trained in naturopathy both in the U.S. and Great Britain, after owning an herbal apothecary in her home state of Maine. She is the author of An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants and is co-author of Herbs for Women’s Health. As a midwife, Dr. Bove has been present at hundreds of homebirths, and her practice specialized in fertility and pediatric health. Her trailblazing work with herbal formulas for children led to her partnership with Gaia.

Here are symptoms of Low Iron:

 Fatigue

 Low Energy / Lethargy

 Headaches

 Dizziness

 Low energy during menstrual cycle

 Pale, dry skin and mucous membranes

 Cracked corners of the mouth

 Bri4le nails and hair, including hair loss

 Decreased memory, a4enon, and learning performance

Listen to the interview to get all of the important information!

Count on Floradix®, a trusted leader producing the highest quality health and wellness products for over 60 years that combine traditional herbal wisdom and modern scientific expertise, and reflect a deep connection with nature. The makers of America's best-selling liquid iron supplement, Floradix Iron + Herbs, Floradix has been helping people for generations live their best life. Visit FloradixUSA.com to learn more and find your Floradix.

Here is the book description. We cover a lot of the talking points below in this interview.

Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is hard. It's hard whether you're caring for your spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, other family member, or friend. Even if you had an extra ten hours each day to do it, it's hard to manage all the problems that come with dementia.

And caring for a loved one with dementia can sometimes feel like a long, lonely journey.

Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia can help, addressing concerns such as:

· Is the problem Alzheimer's, dementia, or something else?

· How do you approach problems in dementia? 

· How do you manage problems with memory, language, and vision?

· How do you cope with emotional and behavioral problems?

· What are the best ways to manage troubles with sleep and incontinence? 

· Which medications can help?

· Which medications can actually make things worse?

· How do you build your care team?

· Why is it important to care for yourself?

· How do you sustain your relationship with your loved one?

· How do you plan for the progression of dementia?

· How do you plan for the end and beyond? 

Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia is comprehensive yet written in an easy-to-read style, featuring clinical vignettes and character-based stories that provide real-life examples of how to successfully manage Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

In Greening Spirituality we will study the often unacknowledged ecological influences of Asian religions and Native American cultures on America’s literary, artistic, and architectural heritage, as well as the growing presence – in the United States – of Dharma traditions, and their influence on contemporary meditation methods as they have opened the door to ancient approaches interweaving the elemental potencies of wilderness (and wildness) into the fabric of contemplative practice. 

We will reflect, together, on the critical importance of acknowledgement of other cultures and cosmological views that existed before us, and to which—at the very least—we owe a debt of gratitude. 

The contemporary greening of spirituality has deep roots in American soil and the sanctification of the wonder and mystery of treasured national spaces, such as the red hills of Sedona, Yosemite, and Muir Woods, has begun to resemble an alternate form of civic religion—one that envisions and embraces a spirituality of place"

The course includes 4, modules:

Module 1: Roots: What is “spirituality”? What is “sacred” beyond the diversity of varied religions and rituals? How and why is it connected to the verdant natural world around us?

Module 2: Turtle Island: The Beat Poets and American Buddhist Ecocriticism

Module 3: Decolonizing the Spiritual

Module 4: Ecopraxis: Greening Spirituality on a Warming Planet

 Visit gtu.edu/x to discover and sign up for learning opportunities on topics like justice, spiritual care, theology, ethics, and more.

Dr. Rita Sherma also talks about her upcoming book, Religion & Sustainability: Interreligious Resources, Interdisciplinary Responses---a publication of Springer Publ. United Nations Environmental Program Sustainable Development Goals Series. 

Nataraja and Lisa talk about how yoga and psychology are a great combination when dealing with intense emotions. Nataraja shares his journey with yoga, how he grew, up, letting yourself feel all emotions deeply, and about Naropa’s Bachelor of Arts in Yoga Studies. Lisa shares her experience with yoga, bio-energetic therapy, and the importance of letting children feel and express their emotions.

The Naropa’s Bachelor of Arts in Yoga Studies is more than a yoga teacher training and yoga certification program. Here, you’ll embrace yogic practice as a way of life. Be transformed on and off the mat at the nation’s first yoga university.

The first yoga class at Naropa University was taught in 1974 by spiritual leader Ram Dass. In a school bus converted into a camper, he spent two months preparing the course in the deserts of New Mexico and California. He not only immersed himself in the Gītā and its commentaries that summer, but even gave the inaugural lectures to a rapt audience of desert jackrabbits—a picturesque beginning for yoga studies at Naropa.

In subsequent decades, Naropa launched the Bachelor of Arts degree in Yoga Studies—the first bachelor's degree in yoga offered in America. The program has been flourishing for the last ten years and facilitates a unique merger of contemplative and academic rigor.

Becoming a yoga instructor is often life changing. For students in Naropa’s yoga studies degree program, this is particularly true. You’ll spend four years delving into yoga's history, literature, and philosophy. The methodologies of Hatha Yoga will come to life as you practice asanas, pranayama, and meditation. This is a yoga education like no other.

Robert grew up on a farm in Corvallis, Oregon where he adopted a vegan lifestyle in 1995 at age 15, weighing just 120 pounds. Today he is the author of the books, Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, Shred It!, Plant-Based Muscle, and the new release, The Plant-Based Athlete. He is often referred to as the "Godfather of Vegan Bodybuilding," growing the industry from infancy in 2002, to where it is today. As a two-time natural bodybuilding champion, Robert is considered one of VegNews magazine's Most Influential Vegan Athletes. He tours around the world sharing his story of transformation from a skinny farm kid to champion vegan bodybuilder. Robert is the founder and president of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness and maintains the popular website, VeganBodybuilding.com. He is a regular contributor to No Meat Athlete, Forks Over Knives, and Vegan Strong, is a multi-sport athlete, entrepreneur, and has followed a plant-based diet for more than 25 years. Robert lives in Colorado with his wife and two rescued Chihuahuas.

Lisa and Robert take a deep dive into the book. Here is the book description:

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 

The only research-based guide for connecting a plant-based diet with peak athletic performance, featuring interviews with professional athletes who've made the switch from meat to plants.

The Plant-Based Athlete by Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke reveals the incontrovertible proof that the human body does not need meat, eggs, or dairy to be strong. Instead, research shows that a consciously calibrated plant-based diet offers the greatest possible recovery times, cell oxidation, injury prevention, and restorative sleep, and allows athletes to train more effectively, with better results.

However, committing to a plant-based diet as an elite athlete, first-time marathoner, or weekend warrior isn't as simple as swapping vegetables for meat. Even the slightest food adjustments can impact performance. That's why Matt Frazier, founder of No Meat Athlete, and Robert Cheeke, founder of Vegan Bodybuilding, wrote this groundbreaking book, to guide those interested in making this important shift in how to do so with the best, most transformative results.

The Plant-Based Athlete offers readers:

• A persuasive body of evidence for adopting a plant-based lifestyle, with key information about how macronutrients, micronutrients, and calories fuel a body running on plant foods
• An entire chapter devoted to protein - why plant sources of protein are preferable over meat, and how plant protein can be used to increase strength, muscle mass, and power
• 60+ delicious and nutritious plant-based recipes, including Veggie Burger Patties, Garden Meatballs, Summer Pasta Salad, Vegan Mac & Cheese, French Toast, Acai Bowl, and a High-Energy Smoothie
• Insights from winning plant-based athletes in nearly every sport including champion ultrarunners Rich Roll and Scott Jurek; former NFL player David Carter; champion boxers Yuri Foreman, Unsal Arik, Cam Awesome, and Vanessa Espinoza; and Olympic-level swimmers, cyclists, figure skaters, sprinters, and more.
• A Day in the Life of a Plant-Based Athlete - examples of what, when, and how different athletes eat to fuel their varied workouts

An instant classic and mainstay on health and fitness shelves everywhere, The Plant-Based Athlete is the ultimate invitation for joining the growing community of athletes who use plants to power their workouts and their every day.

If you find yourself wondering how reading poetry can be beneficial for your mental health, be sure to listen. Lisa found herself marveling at both the poems and how deeply they affected her. Listening to Dr. Rosenthal's soothing voice as he reads some aloud is a gift in itself.

Book description:

"I used to believe that poetry did not “speak” to me, but I now see how wrong I was. I lived for 44 years with a husband, a lyricist, whose beautifully crafted, heartfelt lyrics touched my every fiber and continue to uplift and inspire me a decade after his death. The special beauty of Dr. Rosenthal’s book for me is his discussion of what each poem is saying, what the poet was likely feeling and often how the poems helped him personally, as when he left his birth family in South Africa for a rewarding career in the United States." - Jane Brody, Author & New York Times Columnist

Poetry to Heal, Inspire and Enjoy

Poetry Rx presents 50 great poems as seen through the eyes of a renowned psychiatrist and New York Times bestseller. In this book, you will find insights into love, sorrow, ecstasy and everything in between: Love in the moment or for a lifetime; love that is fulfilling or addictive; when to break up and how to survive when someone breaks up with you.

Separate sections deal with responses to the natural world, and the varieties of human experience (such as hope, reconciliation, leaving home, faith, self-actualization, trauma, anger, and the thrill of discovery). Other sections involve finding your way in the world and the search for meaning, as well as the final stages of life.

In describing this multitude of human experiences, using vignettes from his work and life, Rosenthal serves as a comforting guide to these poetic works of genius. Through his writing, the workings of the mind, as depicted by these gifted writers speak to us as intimately as our closest friends.

Rosenthal also delves into the science of mind and brain. Who would have thought, for example, that listening to poetry can cause people to have goosebumps by activating the reward centers of the brain? Yet research shows that to be true.

And who were these fascinating poets? In a short biosketch that accompanies each poem, Rosenthal draws connections between the poets and their poems that help us understand the enigmatic minds that gave birth to these masterworks. Altogether, a fulfilling and intriguing must-read for anyone interested in poetry, the mind, self-help and genius.

Lyndsey worked at L.B. Johnson Space Center for 13 years as an Admin and Business Analyst prior to starting her gym. She was driven to help women such as herself find their true worth through health and wellness and has a huge heart to help people fall in love with fitness and educated them through nutrition for sustainable results.

Lisa and Lyndsey talk about:

Why exercise and physical activity is important as we age. The benefits to exercise and why is it so important that we find some way to get our bodies moving.

Why some women struggle with a workout plan or schedule and how can they combat some of those struggles.

How and why variety matters! Why it's important to try new workouts, plans or classes or even sports.

In what ways changing up your workout routine spice up your life!

Why supplements that are an important part of your overall health regimen like Ubiquinol CoQ10.) Look for the KANEKA seal.

And more!

In Nina's words: I am the founder of Pure Minds, a social enterprise focused on wellness, and the bestselling author of Let That Sh*t Go. I spent the majority of my career in sales & marketing. A decade ago I hit a peak point of stress sparked by the corporate grind so I did something drastic - moved to Northern California for a year to unplug and live in an ashram. I wanted to see if there was a way to take ancient wisdom and apply it to modern day stressors - turns out, there is!

Let That Sh*t Go is filled with over 100 tips on how to find more peace and happiness in your everyday. It’s covers topics like the racing mind, self-smack talk, accepting what we can’t control, shifting our perspective, being true to you, forgiveness and finding your tech zen. It also touches on the power of practising mindfulness and meditation to find your calm.

We talk about how to cultivate forgiveness in the most horrific situations, how to work through negative thoughts, how to find more peace and happiness in the present moment through mindfulness, how to let that sh*t go and much more.

This interview brought both Nina and Lisa to tears as Nina shared the life shattering tragedy that happened to her family when she was 16. In order to get the gravity of how amazing Nina is, please listen to this interview.

In this episode, Dr. Tara covers a lot of what is in her amazing book! Here is the book description:

Fat is not just excess weight, but actually a dynamic, smart, and self-sustaining organ that influences everything from aging and immunity to mood and fertility. With cutting-edge research and riveting case studies—including the story of a girl who had no fat, and that of a young woman who couldn’t stop eating—Dr. Sylvia Tara reveals the surprising science behind our most misunderstood body part and its incredible ability to defend itself. Exploring the unexpected ways viruses, hormones, sleep, and genetics impact fat, Tara uncovers the true secret to losing weight: working with your fat, not against it.



Here are the 12 lesson titles:

1) Procrastination

2) Taking Things Too Personally

3) Not Learning from Your Mistakes

4) Quitting Too Soon

5) Trying to Change Others

6) Holding onto a Grudge

7) Thinking "I'm sorry" is enough

8) Talking Too Much

9) Feeling Sorry for Yourself

10) Making Bad Situations Worse

11) Taking and Not Taking No for an Answer

12) Letting Fear Run Your Life

Find the program here: https://www.himalaya.com/courses/defeating-self-defeat-3129841?partner-from=15652260&utm_source=partner&utm_medium=mark_goulston

In September of 2015, Sean was randomly assaulted on the street and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Hospitalized for several weeks, he faced a slow recovery. Not able to drive, he spent the next four months living with his parents in Massachusetts so they could shuttle him back and forth to outpatient therapy. Fortunately, he suffered no long-term cognitive effects and in February 2016 he returned to his home in Colorado under his own care. Still, Sean struggled to rebuild himself physically. While eager to resume biking, skiing, and especially ice hockey, he still had a long way to go. On top of that, Sean still hadn’t settled on a new career. Hemp, of all things, proved to be instrumental in both his recovery and his next career move.

Sean talks about his experience and he and Don share how Hemp-CBD and other plants boost energy reserves, reduce pain and anxiety, deepen sleep, and accelerate recovery. Don and Sean answer these questions as well as others not listed:

What is the Endocannabinoid System?

What exactly is hemp-derived CBD?

Can CBD help me with pain and inflammation?

Can CBD help me with anxiety?

Can CBD help me sleep?

How do CBD and other plant extracts do all of this?

How does CBD help athletes recover?

AND MUCH MORE!

Learn more at livepurepower.com

In this interview Dr. Naidoo talks about foods that help & hurt people with ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, and more.

Book description.

Did you know that blueberries can help you cope with the aftereffects of trauma? That salami can cause depression, or that boosting Vitamin D intake can help treat anxiety?

When it comes to diet, most people's concerns involve weight loss, fitness, cardiac health, and longevity. But what we eat affects more than our bodies; it also affects our brains. And recent studies have shown that diet can have a profound impact on mental health conditions ranging from ADHD to depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, dementia, and beyond.

A triple threat in the food space, Dr. Uma Naidoo is a board-certified psychiatrist, nutrition specialist, and professionally trained chef. In This Is Your Brain on Food, she draws on cutting-edge research to explain the many ways in which food contributes to our mental health and shows how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues.

Packed with fascinating science, actionable nutritional recommendations, and delicious, brain-healthy recipes, This Is Your Brain on Food is the go-to guide to optimizing your mental health with food. 

Lisa and Tonya talk about hormone testing, importance of protein & healthy fats, stress reduction, your microbiome, reducing exposure to toxins, supplementation, and more!

Tonya shares the importance of Ubiquinol, specially made by Kaneka. Research shows that the Ubiquinol form of CoQ10 promotes general heart health, works as a powerful antioxidant, and improves the quality of life in women over 40. For all adults over 40, taking a Ubiquinol supplement is one of the best ways to fuel your heart, lungs, and other organs.

When you are shopping for Ubiquinol, be sure to look for the Kaneka seal on the bottle.

Tonya has certifications from the Nutritional Therapy Association and Restorative Wellness Solutions as well as advanced training in supplement use. Her goal is to empower individuals to become more knowledgeable about their own health through nutrition and lifestyle interventions. Her focus is on gut health and hormones, working with women over 40 who are ready to take charge of their own health to feel energized & confident again. She lives in Holmdel, NJ with her husband and two teenage sons. 

Book description:

The effects of traditionally defined masculinity have become one of the most prevalent social issues of our time. In this engaging and provocative new book, beloved actor, director, and social activist Justin Baldoni reflects on his own struggles with masculinity. With insight and honesty, he explores a range of difficult, sometimes uncomfortable topics including strength and vulnerability, relationships and marriage, body image, sex and sexuality, racial justice, gender equality, and fatherhood.

 Writing from experience, Justin invites us to move beyond the scripts we’ve learned since childhood and the roles we are expected to play. He challenges men to be brave enough to be vulnerable, to be strong enough to be sensitive, to be confident enough to listen. Encouraging men to dig deep within themselves, Justin helps us reimagine what it means to be man enough and in the process what it means to be human.

An accomplished clinician, educator, and lecturer, Dr. Dave has established himself as a key opinion leader in the fields of both mainstream psychiatry and functional medicine. Dissatisfied with the patient outcomes using only conventional treatments, he began treating his patients by addressing biological imbalances with lifestyle improvements, nutrition and nutraceuticals to get better outcomes. His integrative approach provided much improved results. Dr. Dave is passionate about helping the community he serves by personalizing treatments and educating the public about mental health and healthy aging.

Dr. Dave talks about how to support the gut-brain axis and why it is so crucial to your overall health. The human gut microbiome may be the solution to prevention and treatment of many of the most common modern degenerative diseases, including depression, anxiety, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, HIV, dementia, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. All of these diseases are associated with decreased gut microbial diversity, increased intestinal permeability, dysbiosis, and chronic-low grade inflammation, or “metaflammation.” 

Dr. Dave shares that his go to probiotic is Omni-Biotic Stress Release. Check them out on amazon!

Dr. Dave is not only full of valuable information but he has a quick wit and a great sense of humor. Enjoy!

You don't have to be a mom to get a ton of great tips and advice to create a life you love!!

Book description:

From the founder of momAgenda comes the ultimate guide to navigating the mom-life crisis, with a simple process for putting your own long-forgotten needs back on the to-do list.

Nina Restieri was a wife, a mom of four young kids, and a successful entrepreneur. Despite having what most people would consider “it all,” happiness eluded her. She beat herself up daily for not being grateful. But as she looked around, she realized most of the moms she knew shared that same sense of sadness, stress, and overwhelm, all while working hard to keep up the “perfect mom” appearance. Desperate for a change and tired of crying behind a locked bathroom door, Nina embarked upon a ten-year journey that led her to unexpected places—including a pole dancing studio—for peace and solace. After digging deep and facing some painful truths, Nina emerged knowing she deserved more than she was giving herself and figured out that a mom can take care of her kids, and take care of herself. Like a permission slip for mothers to love themselves as much as they do their children, this book chronicles Nina’s journey to putting her mom-life crisis behind her—forever—and offers up a roadmap so you can too.

Book description:

A revolutionary, sustainable and scientific approach to help you lose weight, regain energy, clear your mind, and prevent disease. 

Like our fingerprints, each of us has a unique metabolism. Your metabolism will change as you move through life, shaping your mental and physical capabilities. However, one in four of us will experience trouble with our metabolism. Dr. Noel Maclaren, an award-winning endocrinologist and Sunita Singh Maclaren, a medical anthropology expert, share their revolutionary new approach to mastering your metabolism that combines medical and behavioral insights in order to help balance your weight, boost your energy and improve your cognitive abilities. 

Imagine the metabolism as a beguiling jigsaw. We all fit into one of four ‘metabolic personality’ types, based on our bodies' levels of sensitivity to insulin. Maximize Your Metabolism offers a comprehensive self-assessment quiz to uncover yours. Drawing on pioneering data from a person’s genetic legacies, appetite signals and mental resilience, this book will enable you to create a unique plan specific to your needs, and will help you achieve robust brain and body health, including: 

•   Enhancing your cognitive abilities by limiting grains and fruits as the brain’s ability to absorb glucose declines from your late 40’s onwards 

•   Optimizing your weight by identifying the simple vs. complex carbohydrates that work for your metabolic type 

•   Overcoming insulin-related persistent fatigue and increasing your muscle’s energy efficiency through resistance and aerobic exercise 

•   Protecting yourself from disease-causing internal inflammation by opting for prebiotics found in artichokes, leeks and onions and avoiding certain “health” foods

Dr. Noel Maclaren and Sunita Singh Maclaren have helped thousands of patients in their clinic for over fifteen years, by reversing these metabolic imbalances. Filled with specific time-tested guidance and over 30 healthy and delicious recipes, Maximize Your Metabolism is perfect for anyone who wants to be a champion of their own health, gain an overall sense of wellbeing in as little as six months, and to sustain it for a lifetime. 

This is a great conversation about food, health, culture, family, friends, isolation, and amazing recipes!

Book description:

In their third cookbook, Feed Zone Table, chef Biju Thomas and Dr. Allen Lim offer over 100 all-new recipes to bring friends and family to the table in a way that nourishes life and sport.

Feed Zone Table will inspire your family-style dinners with a delicious line up of drinks, starters, main courses, side dishes, fresh sauces, and desserts. Biju rolls out easy techniques for making flavorful food that's fun to prepare and share. 

Enjoying dinnertime and eating well will nourish you, your family and friends--and your sports performance. Science shows it's not just what we eat that matters; eating together matters, too. Dr. Lim saw these benefits first-hand while working with professional athletes and shares new research on how social meals benefit everyone. Lim reveals why it matters--what science has to say about food, camaraderie, performance, and the pivotal role that the dinner table can play in an athlete's preparation. 

Sports are often an escape from life, but Feed Zone Table is a warm invitation back to the table. We perform best when we nourish our bodies and feed our souls. Bring great food and people together with Feed Zone Table and you'll feel the difference. 

Feed Zone Table brings over 100 new recipes to the popular Feed Zone series which includes The Feed Zone Cookbook and Feed Zone Portables. Included in the new Feed Zone Table:

• The Science Behind Social Meals 
• 30+ Drinks, Starters, Sides, Salads, and Soups
• 35+ Poultry, Seafood, Pork, Beef, Lamb, and Bison Dishes
• 6 Meatless Dishes
• 40+ Sweets, Oils & Dressings, Sauces & Spices
• 15+ New Cooking Techniques
• Quick & Recipes, Nutrition Facts, Index

There are so many great benefits to using a whole body vibration - from helping with one’s sleep pattern to maximizing weight loss, the vibrations tap into the nervous system which calms the body down and increases your ability to function throughout the day with less pain.

Amber Kivett is a hybrid coach specializing in a sports performance, strength, and agility. She is a licensed and certified athletic trainer with over 17 years of professional experience. Amber delivers a unique approach when working with clients. She offers a fusion of sports medicine, human performance, massage/bodywork principles.

Joel Gottehrer is the co-founder of LifePro. He and his co-founder both suffered from severe ACL injuries just a few months apart, and were left frustrated by the recovery equipment on the market. Seeing the benefits of Whole Body Vibration (WBV), the brand developed key recovery equipment missing from the market. Lifepro's commitment to its members' wellness journeys is seen through the evolution of existing products and introduction of new equipment designed to enhance recovery. Lifepro specializes in vibration platforms with a suite of products including multiple models of vibration plates, massage guns, vibrating foam rollers and more. Using vibration technology,

Dr. Jud's book is a step by step plan clinically proven to break the cycle of worry and fear that drives anxiety and addictive habits.

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

We are living through one of the most anxious periods any of us can remember. Whether facing issues as public as a pandemic or as personal as having kids at home and fighting the urge to reach for the wine bottle every night, we are feeling overwhelmed and out of control. But in this timely book, Judson Brewer explains how to uproot anxiety at its source using brain-based techniques and small hacks accessible to anyone.  

We think of anxiety as everything from mild unease to full-blown panic. But it's also what drives the addictive behaviors and bad habits we use to cope (e.g. stress eating, procrastination, doom scrolling and social media). Plus, anxiety lives in a part of the brain that resists rational thought. So we get stuck in anxiety habit loops that we can't think our way out of or use willpower to overcome. Dr. Brewer teaches us map our brains to discover our triggers, defuse them with the simple but powerful practice of curiosity, and to train our brains using mindfulness and other practices that his lab has proven can work.

Distilling more than 20 years of research and hands-on work with thousands of patients, including Olympic athletes and coaches, and leaders in government and business, Dr. Brewer has created a clear, solution-oriented program that anyone can use to feel better - no matter how anxious they feel.

Book Description: You’ve done everything right—attended a good school, landed a great job, bought things to fill your life, earned promotions, and maybe even became the boss. You’ve achieved success. All of that hard work has paid off. And you’re happy…aren’t you?

Sometimes the hardest goal to achieve is a rich, happy life. 

Finding the balance between the nonstop parade of accomplishments and a joy-filled life can feel like a finish line you may never cross. 

Like you, founder and speaker Tracy LaLonde was a stressed overachiever—until she took those skills and unapologetically aimed for happiness. In The Joychiever Journey, Tracy shares her comprehensive roadmap to uncovering your True Self and living a joyful life that is expressly yours.

In this book, you will garner a deeper understanding of yourself by exploring the 7 True Self Stops that include:

• Simple ways to channel your strengths to invite more joy into your 9–5 workday.
• Less stress, better sleep, and more effective exercise to boost your daily happiness.
• The secret to healthy aging, reducing anxiety, and healing after adversity.
• Guilt-free ways to prioritize “me-time” every day to help you replenish, recharge, and thrive.
• How to retrain your brain towards positivity and transform from an overachiever to a Joychiever.

Change your life and make joy a regular mandate rather than a reward after finishing everything on your to-do list. The Joychiever Journey is your practical guide to dealing with stress, discovering what makes you happy, and striving for both joy and success—and enjoying the journey along the way.

Liz is a registered dietitian nutritionist, and she's been passionate about healthy food and family nutrition for over 20 years. Helping families discover the joy of wholesome and delicious food is not just her job—it’s her mission.

Liz is the author of 5 cookbooks and has a podcast, "Liz's Healthy Table." Listening to Lisa and Liz is like listening to two old friends talking healthy living and food. Enjoy!

Elizabeth (Beth) Pegg Frates, MD is a pioneer in Lifestyle Medicine education, is an award-winning teacher at Harvard, and currently works with patients to help them adopt and sustain healthy habits. Dr. Frates’s interest in and passion for wellness started well before medical school. When Dr. Frates was 18 years old, her father suffered a heart attack and a stroke. He was only 52 at the time. This event sparked her interest in medicine, physiatry, and stroke, in particular. Dr. Frates went on to graduate magna cum laude from Harvard College, majoring in both psychology and biology. She then attended Stanford Medical School, interned at Mass General Hospital, and completed her residency in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School where she served as Chief Resident. After residency, Dr. Frates focused on stroke with an emphasis on stroke prevention. Fascinated empowering people to adopt healthy habits, Dr. Frates pursued further training in behavior change through health and wellness coaching programs as well as motivational interviewing training.

Since 1996, Dr. Frates has been on faculty at Harvard Medical School and has won multiple teaching awards for her work in many different pre-clinical core courses covering topics including nutrition, the musculoskeletal system, the central nervous system, the endocrine system, and an introduction to the medical profession. She also developed and taught a college Lifestyle Medicine curriculum at the Harvard Extension School, which is one of the most popular courses offered at the school and was chosen as a case study for successful courses. In an effort to guide other instructors and professors seeking to create their own Lifestyle Medicine program, Dr. Frates made the syllabus available online as a template through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM).

In 2008, Dr. Frates developed the concept of a Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group (LMIG) for medical schools that do not currently offer a course on Lifestyle Medicine and has been successfully running an LMIG at Harvard Medical School (HMS) since that time. These LMIGs offer a parallel curriculum for students interested in healthy habits to learn about basic concepts in Lifestyle Medicine through lunch and learn lectures. As Board Liaison for the Professionals In Training (PiT) at ACLM, Dr. Frates created standardized PowerPoints on Lifestyle Medicine basics, exercise prescription, nutrition, and behavior change for faculty and students wanting to launch LMIGs at their school. Dr. Frates and her family also created the Donald A. Pegg Award in memory of her father to provide additional support to students starting LMIGs and cover travel expenses to the national ACLM meeting. After being elected to the Board of Directors at ACLM, Dr. Frates continued to define the scope of this new specialty by serving as a board item writer for the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine, which is the first certifying body for Lifestyle Medicine. In recognition of these contributions, Dr. Frates was voted president of ACLM in August 2020.

Dr. Frates is also an accomplished author, having published several books, medical textbooks, and calendars. After co-authoring a book titled “Life After Stroke: The Guide to Recovering Your Health and Preventing Another Stroke”, Dr. Frates spent a great deal of time lecturing and writing about health and prevention topics, including nutrition and exercise. More recently, her book titled “The Lifestyle Medicine Handbook: An Introduction to the Power of Healthy Habits”was included in a list of the 100 Best Medicine Books of All Time by BookAuthority.

Book Description:

Nourishment comes in many forms—it's the food you eat, how you breathe and move your body, and the way you establish your daily routine. Living Ayurveda weaves together the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and Yoga in a modern, accessible way to provide a season-by-season guide for living a vibrantly rich year. Part cookbook, part lifestyle manual, each chapter includes simple vegetarian recipes, seasonal rituals, and self-care practices to cultivate your inner wisdom and feed your body, mind, and spirit. 

In this book, you'll find:

  • 80+ delicious vegetarian recipes to balance the body and strengthen digestion through the seasons 

  • Illustrated menu guides and cooking tips that demystify the process of building a balanced meal 

  • Yoga sequences and breathing techniques to help align with the energy of each season 

  • Seasonal rituals based on moon cycles to strengthen your intuition and develop a personal routine at home  

Learn from ancient wisdom to know yourself intimately, be open to new discoveries, and see where this path takes you to allow a deeper wisdom to blossom in your life.

Book Description: You might be a hardworking forty-plus professional―but sitting and staring at screens all day is taking its toll on your body. Or maybe you’re an older adult who loves to stay active―but aches and pains are preventing you from playing tennis, golf, or another favorite pastime. Pain medication provides a temporary fix, but doctors have no idea how to help you long-term.

Matt Peale does. A certified Corrective Exercise Specialist with decades of experience in fitness training, Matt specializes in helping executives and “active agers” lose the pain and get back into the game. In this book, he’ll break down the five most vulnerable pain points in your body and provide the exercises that will bring you relief.

He joins Lisa to talk about his latest book, The Case for Keto: Rethinking Weight Control and the Science and Practice of Low-Carb/High-Fat Eating

Here is the book description:

Based on twenty years of investigative reporting and interviews with 100 practicing physicians who embrace the keto lifestyle as the best prescription for their patients' health, Gary Taubes gives us a manifesto for the twenty-first-century fight against obesity and diabetes.

For years, health organizations have preached the same rules for losing weight: restrict your calories, eat less, exercise more. So why doesn't it work for everyone? Taubes, whose seminal book Good Calories, Bad Calories and cover stories for The New York Times Magazine changed the way we look at nutrition and health, sets the record straight.

The Case for Keto puts the ketogenic diet movement in the necessary historical and scientific perspective. It makes clear the vital misconceptions in how we've come to think about obesity and diet (no, people do not become fat simply because they eat too much; hormones play the critical role) and uses the collected clinical experience of the medical community to provide essential practical advice. 

Taubes reveals why the established rules about eating healthy might be the wrong approach to weight loss for millions of people, and how low-carbohydrate, high-fat/ketogenic diets can help so many of us achieve and maintain a healthy weight for life.

What does it mean to "love out loud"? It's much more than simply saying "I love you."

Robyn Spizman describes loving out loud as harnessing the power of a kind word. Whether it's complimenting the cashier at the grocery store on her earrings or saying thank you to your restaurant server, verbalizing your recognition of someone else can be very powerful -- for both the recipient and you. 

Her book, Loving Out Loud: The Power of a Kind Word, explains why you have the power to make a positive impact on someone’s day, every day -- and that it isn’t nearly as hard as you may think. It also helps improve your own negative self-talk. 

Robyn joins host Lisa Davis to share insights from the book, tips for loving out loud, and how you can be an active participant in a movement toward a kinder, more engaged community.

From global warming to drought, genetically modified foods to harmful chemicals in our beauty products, for too long commerce has ignored the health of our planet and our bodies.

But, according to Marci Zaroff, now a new age is dawning. In her book, ECOrenaissance: A Lifestyle Guide for Cocreating a Stylish, Sexy, and Sustainable World, Zaroff reveals eye-opening and groundbreaking resources to transform your life through supporting companies making significant, practical ecological change.

ECOrenaissance provides inspiring tips and tricks for how to live and shop in harmony with nature without sacrificing style or luxury, and how best to benefit from the current renaissance—a global rebirth of sustainable economics, progressive ethics, and green culture—through the wisdom of eco-entrepreneurs, green fashion designers, organic food purveyors, and innovative leaders of this new movement.

Listen as Zaroff joins Lisa to share points from her book and discuss the changes we all need to make to ensure future health and happiness.

Almost daily she hears the phrase, "You don't look sick." 

For those with celiac, it can become a constant struggle to get people to understand the pain that you're suffering silently. Just because they can't see it doesn't mean that it doesn't exist. 

This is especially true if you don't have the "typical" symptoms of celiac. For years, Jennifer suffered from everything from sinus infections to digestive issues and panic attacks. She was labeled a hypochondriac and "dramatic," and doctors put her on medications like Prozac.

Even the supposed "experts" don't always listen, and it can kill your soul to go so unheard for so long... to know something is truly wrong but no one recognizes that's the case.

Jennifer has seen major resistance with the press in accepting that celiac is a serious disease, so just imagine what the normal, everyday person goes through. 

What advice does Jennifer have for those suffering from celiac?

First, look your disease in the face, accept it and digest it. Accept your disease for what it is and move forward. Be clear and honest with yourself; it's a journey every day. 

Once you accept this in yourself, you can look to those who support you.

Finally, understand those who can't understand; but also seek out those who will always be there for you.

Jennifer and Lisa discuss the invisible nature of celiac, as well as ways to cope with this painful and often debilitating disease.

You're not a bad parent if you sometimes yell. It happens. The key is not getting carried away or falling into a pattern of shouting at your kids.

When your kid is having a meltdown in the middle of the grocery store, or has disobeyed you for the fifth time that day, it can take everything in your will to keep yourself from having your own meltdown.

You're not a bad parent if you sometimes yell. It happens. The key is not getting carried away or falling into a pattern of shouting at your kids.

Carla Naumburg, PhD, author of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids: A Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent, found her own way to calm after realizing there had to be a better way.

In his episode, she joins Lisa to discuss the book, as well as offer these tips:

• Know your triggers by understanding what sets you off.
• Make buttons as push-proof as possible by getting enough sleep, single-tasking, accepting support, and not beating yourself up.
• Do literally anything else when on the brink of explosion. It could be the classic three deep breaths, but it could also be playing a little air guitar -- anything that redirects.

Description of Good Fats:

The innovative guide that reveals how eating more fat—the smart kind—is the key to health, longevity, and permanent weight loss.

For years experts have told us that eating fat is bad. But by banning fat from our diets, we’ve deprived ourselves of considerable health benefits—and have actually sabotaged our own efforts to lose weight.

Though they originally came from vastly different schools of thought about diet and weight loss, renowned nutritionist Jonny Bowden and well-respected physician Steven Masley independently came to the same conclusion about why so many people continually fail to shed pounds and get healthy. It all comes back to a distinction far more important than calories vs. carbs or paleo vs. plant-based: smart fat vs. dumb fat.

In Smart Fat, they explain the amazing properties of healthy fat, including its ability to balance hormones for increased energy and appetite control, and its incredible anti-inflammatory benefits. The solution for slimming down—and keeping the pounds off for life—is to “smart-fat” your meals, incorporating smart fats with fiber, protein, and most importantly, flavor. Bowden and Masley identify smart fats, explain what not to eat, and provide a thirty-day meal plan and fifty recipes based on the magic formula of fat, fiber, protein, and flavor.

It’s time to unlearn what we think we know about food. Getting smart about fat—and everything you eat—and learning to smart-fat your meals is the only solution you'll ever need.