Found yourself snacking when you're actually just thirsty? Eating mindlessly in front of the TV every night? Gorging when you really didn't even want a particular food?

Yeah, it happens more often than you might think to the best of us!

Emotional triggers and those tricky "thirst vs. hunger" signals -- dive in to find out how to truly know the how to assess and combat them with success.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to assess emotional eating and then deal with it
• Understanding our mixed signals between thirst and hunger or seeking comfort and pleasure in food
• Steps to identify and recognize overeating
• Mindfulness and mindful eating + why they matter as a productive tool
• Recognizing true satiety and its subtlety
• Distinguishing between physical and emotional hunger
• The importance of removing distractions while eating and paying attention to the details of the food
• The difference between slow and fast eaters -- and benefits (and cons)
• Tips for implementing slower eating
• Food focus (and not the kind you may think!)
• The importance of removing distractions, paying attention to the physical and emotional cues of hunger and satiety, and taking time to appreciate the details of the food being consumed
• Nutrient density and sleep.

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This is about so much more than just weight loss. It's about overall optimal health AND longevity.

How do we smoothly switch from burning sugar to burning fat in our bodies?

Metabolic flexibility is essential for overall health and to tame the inflammation fire that leads to chronic disease. We've dive in today with functional medicine doctor & practitioner, and wellness author, DR. WILL COLE -- aka THE functional doc to the stars!

Everyone in Hollywood, from Gwyneth Paltrow to supermodel Elle McPherson, seeks out Dr. Cole for his expertise in getting to the root cause of underlying issues and helping seek out the best solutions to achieve optimal health.

Today, he shares the details of the bare-minimum amount of time (and why) we all should "fast" each day for optimal health... as well as how to assess if we are metabolically flexible (the ability to switch from fat-burning to carb-burning mode). We also explore how achieving a state of ketogenesis--for brief periods--can also benefit our health. He also addresses fasting and cancer.

In this episode, you will discover:

• Toxic diet culture Vs toxic anti-diet culture.
• The two ends of toxic tribalism.
• Ketosis and why it may be worth exploring for you.
• Inflammation worries and how to course correct.
• How to determine what your body loves and what it hates?
• How to do more to give your body what it loves.
• Acne and trigger-foods.
• The gut-skin axis and the gut-brain axis.
• Gluten-containing grains and industrial seed oils (oh the harm!).
• Sugar and the microbiome. It may surprise you!
• The holistic approach to wellness from Dr. Cole's POV.
• The importance of "gut feelings" in health.
• The best methods for addressing gut health.
• "Shame-flammation" and self-compassion.
• How to learn more about healing our relationship with our body.
• How to choose the right supplements.

ABOUT: DR. WILL COLE

Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh. Named one of the top 50 functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation, Dr.Cole specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems.

He is the bestselling author of Ketotarian and The Inflammation Spectrum and his latest book, NYT-bestselling Intuitive Fasting, in which he shows how to use the powerful benefits of flexible intermittent fasting to gain metabolic flexibility and find food peace.

Dr. Cole has also cohosted the popular podcasts goopfellas podcast and Keto Talk and is the host of his own podcast, The Art of Being Well.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwillcole/

Website:

EMPOWERING YOURSELF TO CREATE A TOXIN-FREE HOME

Creating a toxin-free home is more than just a trend, it’s a crucial step towards ensuring a HEALTHIER LIVING ENVIRONMENT for you and your loved ones. The importance of maintaining a home that is free from harmful chemicals cannot be overstated, as it directly impacts our health and wellbeing.

By taking control of your living space, you can foster a HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT and experience the personal growth that comes from making healthier, more conscious choices. 🏡✨

In this episode we cover a lot, including:

• Empowering yourself to create a toxin-free home.
• What to watch out for when it comes to the ingredients.
• How to be a truly empowered consumer.
• Importance of a toxin-free home.
• Personal anecdote: Avoiding unpleasant odors with DIY solutions.
• Using essential oils in homemade cleaners and how to avoid toxic fragrance.
• Antimicrobial ingredients to beware of using.
• Some of the ingredients commonly found in households of which to be leery.
• Clean brands and alternative choices (*Also check the links below for awesome toxin-free options!).
• Health Benefits: Reducing exposure to harmful chemicals.
• Promoting a healthier living environment.
• Empowerment Through Knowledge: Making informed decisions about household products.
• Taking control of your living space for better health.
• The value of awareness in personal growth and home environment.

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How to live to age 100 and beyond with guest expert DAN BUETTNER.

LONGEVITY EXPERT, AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST and AUTHOR, THE BLUE ZONES.

Ever wonder how the people in the longest lived area of the world live past 100 -- and all while still able-bodied with strong minds and truly happy?

Want to know how they eat, live and focus their daily habits to achieve a long healthspan?

Even Netflix wanted to know, so they aired the must-see documentary all about it, but you get the answers even quicker right here.

In this episode, we cover:

• Understanding healthy living with insights directly from Dan Buettner
• Dive into the daily dietary habits of centenarians in the Blue Zones, including their details about their consumption of whole food, plant-based foods
• Explore key lifestyle and habit checkmarks common among the Blue Zones, and then you can compare to see where you match up (or want to add in as new goals)
• Explore the science of longevity to gain better understanding for why to implement these changes in your own life
• Learn about Dan Buettner's personal dietary evolution based on years of research, and what other habits he has adopted to align with the Blue Zones principles.
• Discover why plant-based diets are favored among long-lived individuals in the Blue Zones, and how they contribute to better health and longevity
• Unravel key secrets to living your healthiest healthy life
• Delve into the specifics of the Blue Zones diet and lifestyle habits that you can adopt right now
• Uncover the reasons behind the effectiveness of plant-based diets in promoting longevity and wellness among the long-lived individuals in Blue Zones.
• Decoding the Path to Longevity: The Power Nine Principles

ABOUT DAN BUETTNER :

Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and New York Times bestselling author. He discovered the five places in the world – dubbed blue zones hotspots – where people live the longest, healthiest lives.

His articles about these places in The New York Times Magazine and National Geographic are two of the most popular for both publications. Now, you can see his highly rated LIVE TO 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones documentary on Netflix.

Buettner guides Blue Zones Projects in various cities, which are well-being initiatives that apply lessons from the Blue Zones to entire communities by focusing on changes to the local environment, public policy, and social networks. The program has dramatically improved the health of more than 5 million Americans to date.

In his book “Blue Zones American Kitchen”, Buettner uncovers the traditional roots of plant-forward cuisine in the United States.

FUN FACT: Buettner holds three Guinness World Records in distance cycling.

MORE FROM DAN:

Get his cookbook: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Zones-American-Kitchen-Recipes/dp/1426222475

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danbuettner/

Website: https://danbuettner.com/

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What does it really mean to be plant-based? Why does it matter for you if you are not focused on a whole, plant-forward way of thinking?

And how does being whole-food, plant-centric fit into the bigger picture of our overall health and well-being?

Must you be exclusively plant-based? No. Ideally, it should be your foundation to build your Healthiest Healthy life -- and I deep dive into how, why and easy ways to make it happen with success.

If you are just exploring this plant-based dietary theory for the first time -- I've got you!

If you are well-versed in the value of eating WFPB, I've still got you and we will walk down this path to even further to truly optimal health and wellness.

In this episode, I will break it down, share some easy-to-grasp science along with some personal anecdotes of how this essential change after cancer has been profound for me -- and give you Healthiest Healthy Hacks for making the switch smooth (along with ways to take some baby steps to explore it even more!).

In this episode, you will learn:

• What it means to be plant-based and why should you care
• How to assess what your house of health looks like
• Quick sidenotes on the importance of a holistic approach to health, including nutrition, stress management, sleep quality and duration, physical activity, and social & emotional support
• The plant-based diet broken down to basics
• Plant-based eating and how it can positively impact health
• Different needs and preferences when it comes to individual diet
• Why you don’t have to be vegan or vegetarian to be plant-based
• Scientific insights on the benefits of plant-based eating
• How a WFPB way of eating can easily be incorporated into daily life
• Easy ways to get started with plant-based eating
• Cooking with oil? Here are the best, safest oils for you to use
• What’s not so great about meatless Mondays
• The benefits and drawbacks of meat substitutes
• The importance of avoiding overly processed foods
• How to build a meal around a salad
• Don't forget the fat! Why are healthy fats so important

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• PLUS BONUS: a direct line to me with our private FB messenger chat feature!

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FASTING AS FAST AS WE CAN ...for Hormone and Gut Health!

What does time restricted eating have to do with menopause, weight control, gut health and optimal health?

Known as the Fasting MD with more than 1 million followers on Instagram, Dr. Amy Shah is also the author of I'm So Effing Hungry.

Why should almost all of us fast? Don't worry ... It's not for days at a time and it's easier than you may think. And, wow!, can we achieve huge health gains from fasting.

How do we combat peri-menopause and menopause with foods and lifestyle habits?

What should we be doing daily to keep our hormones happy?

And how can we improve gut health with simple steps?

In this episode, we cover:

• How NOT to be so "effing hungry".
• What you can do to become your healthiest healthiest possible through intermittent fasting.
• Why fasting truly increases health outcomes for most adults.
• The right approach to fast with success.
• Top signs of poor gut health and when to be concerned.
• The true deal with ultra-processed foods.
• Easy suggestions for stress-free food prep.
• Home cooking vs store-bought options that can be healthy for our gut and our longevity.
• How much-fermented food we need in a day and why.

AMY SHAH, MD, is a double-board-certified medical doctor and nutrition expert with training from Cornell, Columbia, and Harvard Universities. Drawing from her background in internal medicine and allergy/immunology, as well as her own wellness journey, she has dedicated her practice to helping her patients feel better and live healthier through her integrative and holistic approach to wellness. She was named one of mindbodygreen’s Top 100 Women in Wellness to Watch in 2015 and appears regularly on national television shows and podcasts and in national magazines.

She is the author of the books: I'm So Effing Tired and I'm So Effing Hungry.

To learn more, visit:

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd/

Website: www.amymdwellness.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/fastingmd/

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You're in for a treat that will help with getting over the fasting hump!

I'm super picky about what I recommend. But guess what?

I stumbled upon something seriously awesome that aids in overall wellness, beyond just fasting.

Algae tablets!

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NIX TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS & HOW TO BUILD A POSITIVE MINDSET

How do we know when to cut the cord on certain relationships or friendships?

Who's detracting from our best health ("Life Takers"/"Negative Nellys") and how do we mitigate that while also reinforcing a positive support squad?

Join me for lots of tips, advice and actionable steps you can start taking TODAY to create healthier relationships, get rid of the toxic ones and improve your mental wellbeing with positivity!

What else you will discover in this episode:

• Healthiest Healthy Hacks for building resiliency
• Positive Pollys and Negative Nellys - dissecting the difference
• How to alter your approach or your interaction with people to negate negativity
• ACTION STEPS: Pause the podcast to jot down answers to some Q's
• YHH 101 for dealing with toxic people
• Building a positive support squad and friendships
• Tips for tough conversations with toxic people
• How to foster a positive mindset
• How to reinforce positivity and a positive mindset
• Tips for stopping the negativity spiral

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• FREE access to all of my other online wellness challenge groups
• PLUS BONUS: a direct line to me with our private FB messenger chat feature!

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RETREATS --

Finally be able to meditate more easily -- with world-renown Gurudev!

NOT TO MISS!!!!!!

With more than 5.5 million worldwide followers on Facebook and another 2.6 million on Instagram ... this is a very special episode -- because Gurudev does not have time between negotiating world peace (literally!) and guiding millions at in-person events in India and across the globe to simply drop in for a podcast with anyone. Yet, he's here for us!

Our guest expert is the inimitable Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar -- the most in-demand Global Spiritual Leader and Peace Envoy.

He is an international peace negotiator, meditation and spiritual guide, and the founder of The Art of Living program.

Gurudev proclaims: "Spirituality and meditation are food for the soul. Celebration becomes genuine when soaked with wisdom."

This is a very special episode, we can glean so much while gaining meditation tips directly fro the Guru himself, as we are enchanted by the true goodness that emanates from his soul.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to find joy by discovering love within oneself as you become a giver and contributor to harmony in the world.
• Introduction to Gurudev's sought-after breathwork as a tool for managing emotions and changing one's perspective.
• Breathwork benefits for managing emotions and examples of breathing patterns.
• Healthiest Hacks for breathwork, meditation, and exercise as enhancers of productivity and overall well-being.
• Meditation and breathwork for stress relief and inner peace.
• Contribution of meditation and breathwork to changing minds and reducing violence in conflict zones.
• Importance of healing and reaching out to vulnerable individuals.
• Techniques for calming the mind through guided meditations and breathing exercises.
• Breath and meditation for stress management and personal well-being.
• Encouragement to adopt a giving-focused perspective on life.
• Mental health, stress management, and selfless giving.
• Importance of finding a balance between self-care and giving.
• The importance of sharing and giving for finding happiness and fulfillment.
• Increased awareness of mental health issues and coping strategies during times like the pandemic and beyond.
• Activities for managing depression and anxiety.
• Encouragement to maintain a positive outlook and expressions of gratitude.

More about Gurudev at:

Website: https://www.srisriravishankar.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gurudev/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gurudev

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