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In this episode, Ethan Kross discusses his books 'Shift' and 'Chatter' with Staci & Melissa, exploring the intricate relationship between emotions and thoughts. He discusses the usefulness of negative emotions, and when to recognize when they are no longer useful. He also provides strategies for managing that. Ethan emphasizes the importance of self-talk, the potential downsides of excessive positivity, and the need for emotional regulation. Kross provides practical strategies for managing emotions, including the concept of strategic avoidance and the value of perspective. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding and navigating both positive and negative emotions in everyday life.

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In part two, Dr. Turnpaugh unpacks the exploding use of GLP-1 medications—from from children to adults — and the deeper metabolic crisis behind them. While GLP-1s can reduce inflammation, improve mood, quiet autoimmune symptoms, and lower weight, they were never meant to be lifelong solutions. Dr. Turnpaugh explains the real problem: a broken metabolic and inflammatory system driven by ultra-processed foods, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, chronic stress, and inactivity. He explores why GLP-1s often cause muscle loss, why lifestyle changes remain essential, and how tools like Cali-Curb may help people transition off medications safely. This episode reframes obesity, autoimmune issues, and metabolic dysfunction as solvable environmental mismatches—not personal failures.

Key Takeaways

1. GLP-1s work—but they’re not an off-ramp-less solution.

Without lifestyle change, they simply trade “food addiction for drug addiction.”

2. Metabolism affects immune function and brain health.

When mitochondria underperform, the immune system becomes overwhelmed and behavior, energy, and mood decline.

3. Ultra-processed foods + environmental chemicals = metabolic breakdown.

Endocrine-disrupting compounds, obesogens, and additives drive inflammation and obesity more than genetics.

4. GLP-1s may help “repair” a broken pathway—but only short-term.

He suggests some people may benefit briefly, then maintain results through lifestyle.

5. Muscle matters more than weight.

Many GLP-1 users lose muscle mass, leading to aging, frailty, and metabolic slowdown.

6. There is an off-ramp: behavior, movement & GLP-1 mimicking tools.

He highlights Cali-Curb as a natural GLP-1 booster that works with the body's rhythms.

7. Inflammation is the root of nearly every chronic disease.

Heart disease, autoimmune issues, metabolic dysfunction, osteoarthritis—all stem from chronic, unresolved inflammation.

8. Personal responsibility—not shame—is the long-term solution.

“You can’t give a man a fish forever—you must teach him to fish.”

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Kids today aren’t “the problem”—they’re having a problem. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Chris Turnpaugh explains why children are struggling more than ever with mood, focus, immune issues, and behavior challenges. Genetics haven’t changed much in the last several generations, but the environment has transformed dramatically: processed foods, chemical exposures, less movement, poor sleep, constant screens, and generational toxic load. Parents aren’t failing—they simply need better tools. Dr. Turnpaugh shares compassionate, practical strategies to help kids regulate emotions, reduce inflammation, improve behavior, and feel successful again. From diet and movement to sleep, sunlight, and incremental pivots, this episode reframes childhood “problems” as solvable environmental challenges—and empowers families to make small changes that truly work.

Key Takeaways

1. Kids aren’t giving you a hard time—they’re having a hard time.

Behavior issues are often environmental, not intentional.

2. The environment has shifted dramatically—even though genes haven’t.

Ultra-processed foods, chemicals, electronics, and sleep disruption are major drivers of mood, immune, and behavior problems.

3. Parents aren’t doing it wrong—they just need better tools.

Empathy + education creates progress, not shame.

4. Small pivots matter more than perfection.

“Consistency looks like nothing is happening—until one day it does.”

5. Clean food is foundational.

The biggest environmental exposure children have is the food they eat. Clean food reduces inflammation and improves behavior.

6. Movement is medicine.

Kids need to move; activity helps regulate emotions, focus, and immune system function.

7. Sunlight & sleep are essential neuro-immune regulators.

Sun exposure improves mitochondria, brain blood flow, and mood. Poor sleep amplifies inflammation and dysregulation.

8. Each child needs an entry point—start where they can succeed.

A small "hook” (like movement before screens) builds trust and motivation.

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