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Übers Ohr: Sehen im Alter - eine InforeihePlanen in unplanbaren Zeiten - Wie geht es weiter im Projekt Sehen im Alter?Werkstattgespräch mit Beatrix Seeliger, Projektleiterin Sehen im Alter
Gesprächspartnerin: Beatrix Seeliger,
Projektleiterin Sehen im Alter und Leitung Geschäftsstelle von Acto
Gastgeber: Thomas Golka und Emanuel Stadler, Mitglieder Fokusgruppe SiA
Regie / Technik: Markus Georg, Projekt Sehen im Alter (SiA)
Diesen Podcast organisiert der DBSV mit Förderung aus dem Partizipationsfonds des Bundesministeriums für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS). Hintergründe zum Partizipationsprojekt unter:
https://www.sehenimalter.org/teilhabe-ermoeglichen
Rückkanal: podcast@sehenimalter.org
Inhalt:
Auf der Grundlage des seitens des BMAS geförderten Projektes Partizipation älterer Menschen mit Behinderungen stärken! und der beiden Hauptziele des Projekts Sehen im A...2025-03-2027 min
Alter Life#395 = Episode 1 of Alter LifeWelcome to a NEW podcast! But sorta the same...Why I’m rebranding the podcast from Alter Your Health to Alter LifeHow this shift reflects a bigger conversation about thriving in body, mind, and lifeThe limiting beliefs I had to break through to fully step into this new directionWhy health isn’t just about biochemistry or biomarkers—it’s about alignmentWhat you can expect from future episodes—new topics, perspectives, and deeper conversationsHow this podcast will challenge conventional thinking and inspire real transformationLinks to more good stuff - Work W...2025-02-1422 minÜbers Ohr: Sehen im Alter - eine InforeiheAutonom bleiben bei Sehverlust im AlterLPF, O&M sowie Vernetzung vor Ort - Drei Methoden zum Umgang mit Sehbeeinträchtigung im Alter
In dieser Folge des Podcasts "Übers Ohr" vom Aktionsbündnis Sehen im Alter tauchen wir tief in die Herausforderungen und Lösungen ein, die mit einem Sehverlust im Alter einhergehen. Der Gastgeber und Moderator, Thomas Golka, spricht mit Sabine Backmund, beide engagierte Mitglieder der ehrenamtlichen Fokusgruppe des Aktionsbündnisses, über drei Methoden zur Verbesserung der Autonomie für Menschen mit einer neu diagnostizierten Sehbehinderung im Alter.
Unser Gast, Sabine Backmund, ist eine erfahrene Mitarbeiterin des Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverbands Württemberg e.V. Sei...2024-07-2024 min
Reich im Alter mit Frank Siegmann005 Mehr Geld im Alter habenMehr Geld im Alter: Mit langfristiger Wertstabilität zum Wohlstand! Spürst Du schon den Hauch von grenzenloser Freiheit in der Luft? […]2024-03-1805 min
Alter ÉchosDébat Alter Échos - Le Coming Out Du SocialDébat Alter Échos - Le Coming Out Du Social by Agence Alter2023-03-0957 min
Alter Life#353 - Updates + HousekeepingWe're complete with the Alter Your Health from Head to Toe Series!Did you catch the last 44 episodes of the Podcast where we talked about nutritional and lifestyle keys to optimize each of your organs and systems?This is a pretty good little database of quick facts to support your healing and longevity.Now what's next...!?This week on the podcast we hit the "pause" button and share some updates, announcements, and future visions for the Alter Your Health Podcast.In a nutshell, we'll be...2022-11-1720 min
Alter Life#343 | MM - A Liver Cleansing LifestyleThe liver has been named very appropriately - It lives you!Of course all vital organs are essential to keep you vital, but the liver has many, many central roles.Some of the 500+ liver functions include...immune functionblood clottingstorage of amino acidsstorage of glycogenbalancing of hormonesbile production (fat digestion)processing blood cells/clearance of bilirubinand of course DETOXIFICATIONSome say the liver detoxifies naturally so we don't need any specific "cleansing" strategies. This is true, BUT, only when the...2022-10-0325 min
Alter Life#341 | MM - Help Your Pancreas Juggle its TasksHow often have you paused to consider how amazing your pancreas is?It's one of those organs that's just a work horse, showing up each and every day to do its job and keep your body in balance.The pancreas plays a central role in two essential functions - DIGESTION and METABOLISM.In fact, your pancreas is kind of like two organs in one. It has an EXOCRINE portion which is responsible for manufacturing and secreting digestive enzymes into the intestines to promote heathy digestion. It also has an ENDOCRINE portion which secretes...2022-09-2629 min
Alter Life#311 | MM - Strong, Healthy, Beautiful HairNo... this is not a commercial for some special new hair product! In fact, quite the contrary...In this opening episode of Alter Your Health from Head to Toe we are starting our journey on the top of the head to talk about hair.Of course, we have hair covering our entire body like any other mammal, but it is generally that which is atop our heads that gets most of the attention... especially when it starts to thin, fall, turn gray, or anything else deemed undesirable by our standards.It may be...2022-06-1328 min
Alter Life#309 | MM - Alter Your Health from Head to ToeTime to spice up the podcast!We are starting a "series" called "Alter Your Health from Head to Toe" where each week we will be focusing on a new organ, system, or part of the body. We fill cover essential information around anatomy and physiology as well nutritional and lifestyle considerations to create vibrant health in each part of the body.Spoiler alert: The way to eat to optimize cardiovascular health is the same way to heal the brain, which is the same way to eat for healthy skin, which is the same way to...2022-06-0709 min
Alter Your LifeAre You Ready To Alter Your Life?Are you ready to Alter Your Life? Then you’re in the right place! Learn more about your host Alissa Alter and how she integrates her experiences as a professional Broadway performer, certified Pilates instructor, and coach to help you remember the life you were born to live! If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Download your FREE 5 minute meditation to start your day with confidence and ease. Learn more at www.alissaalter.com Follow along on IG @alissaalter As always I’ve got your back, I’...2022-05-2603 min
Alter ÉchosBruxitizen 2021 /2022 - Émission radio de clôture - Alter MédialabUn émission enregistrée le vendredi 29 avril 2022 en public depuis les Halles de Schaerbeek pour l’événement de clôture de l’édition 2021-2022 de Bruxitizen.
Entre octobre 2021 et mai 2022, les étudiant·e·s de l’Université Saint-Louis et les élèves de l’école Cardinal Mercier de Schaerbeek ont participé à des débats et des ateliers média: écriture, audio, photo et vidéo.
Lors de cette émission radio diffusée en direct sur Radio Panik, ils/elles ont pris la parole et présenté leurs différents regards et productions sur la thématique: « Éducation pour tous : qu’en pensent les jeunes ? », en co...2022-05-051h 29
Alter Life#291 | MM - Lifestyle Liver Support in a Toxic WorldLiver disease is much more common than people realize! Approximately 25% of adults and 10% of kids have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most common condition affecting liver function.... but, there is GOOD NEWS! Liver disease is completely reversible! (before scarring, or cirrhosis, takes place) Liver disease does not just come out of nowhere (except in rare circumstances of acute toxicity, most often from pharmaceuticals). Liver function becomes sluggish over months, years, and decades of “toxic buildup” from a suboptimal diet/lifestyle.Toxicity and nutritional deficiency set the stage for a sluggish liver which then...2022-04-0432 min
Alter Life#289 | MM - How to Stay Toxin-FreeEnvironmental toxins are ubiquitous in today's world and often play a central role in numerous chronic conditions.Staying free from toxicity doesn't come easily... but is it even possible?!We can absolutely mitigate the toxic exposure by mindfully choosing how we eat, drink, and breathe.More importantly, we can stay optimally nourished and "cleanse" periodically to flood the body with the precise resources to create the environment for optimal detoxification.(Such as through the Alter Health Cleanse - www.alter.health/cleanse)While we discuss all sorts...2022-03-2133 min
Alter ÉchosEmission Alter Médialab Bruxitizen - "La voix des élèves"Pour la 9ème édition du projet Bruxitizen, l'Agence Alter propose à une cinquantaine de jeunes issus de l’enseignement supérieur et secondaire de débattre sur les inégalités scolaires.
Entre octobre 2021 et mai 2022, ces jeunes suivront des ateliers média et des débats.
« La voix des élèves » est une émission radio animée et conçue dans le cadre de l’atelier radio du projet Bruxitizen.
INTERVENANT.E.S
Elsa Roland de la Faculté des Sciences psychologiques et de l’Education de l’Université Libre de Bruxelles
Bruno Derbaix , sociologue, philosophe et formateur
RÉALISATION
Manon Metens, Rama Abel-Burundi...2022-01-141h 00
Alter Life#267 | MM - Healing Back Pain & Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS)Ugh... back pain. We've probably all had it, or at least 80% of us will, according to the NIH.It can be a real pain in the butt! Or sometimes neck.... or hip... or.... you get the idea!Sadly, over half of the population has back pain that persists for 5+ years with 200 BILLION dollars being spent treating the symptoms... yes, treating symptoms.In this week's episode, we talk about the root cause of 99.9% of back pain which is almost NEVER addressed by any doctor, chiropractor, physical therapist, or any other...2022-01-0329 min
Venture BoldlyA Deep Dive Into the Alter Global Fellowship: Fellows Aileen Aebischer, Sangya Gyawali, Alberto Lambert + Chirag Das ManyapuThe Alter Global Fellowship is a highly selective program that gives engineers, data scientists, management consultants, product managers, and other young professionals in tech the opportunity to join one of our high-growth tech startups in an emerging market around the world for 6 months or more.
In this episode, current Alter Fellows Aileen Aebischer, Sangya Gyawali, Alberto Lambert and Chirag Das Manyapu share:
- Specifics on their roles and what they're doing at work
- Their interaction level with founders/C-suite
- Why and how they decided on their ventures
- And their advice to future...2021-12-2139 min
Alter PodcastCap. 10 - Alter Menú: La Messi esta servidaBuenaaas buenaaaas!! Llegamos al capitulo 10 de Alter, y como si no fuera poco para obligarnos a hablar del querido Leo, ayer nos enteramos produciendo este capítulo que se iba a ir del Barcelona. Cambios, coincidencias, un posible vuelo a Paris y grupos inversores con mucha plata para comprar jugadores y hacerlos hacer de todo menos jugar al futbol es lo que van a encontrar en este capitulo!Pone play y disfruta perri, del resto ya nos ocupamos nosotros!2021-08-071h 01
Alter Life#231 | MM - The Gut-Immune ConnectionHealth starts in the gut!We certainly weren't the first to state this fact! Gut issues are oh so common, and as a result, so are systemic inflammatory or immune-related conditions.Here we dive deep and dissect WHY, understanding the anatomy and physiology that supports digestive and immune integrity.Here are some more GUT HEALTH related episodes you might find useful...https://podcast.alter.health/85https://podcast.alter.health/91https://podcast.alter.health/196https://podcast.alter.health/199https://podcast.alter.health/215https://podcast.alter...2021-07-2722 min
Alter Life#229 | MM - Remedies to Keep Blood Sugar BalancedBalanced blood sugar is critical for survival!Fortunately, your body knows precisely how to maintain perfect balance given the proper environment and resources! YES... WFPB nutrition is paramount in this process.We've covered sugar/carbohydrates as it relates to diabetes (as well as cancer) in previous episodes...https://podcast.alter.health/68https://podcast.alter.health/72https://podcast.alter.health/174https://podcast.alter.health/201 ... to name a few!Here, we get a little more nuanced...If you'd like to join these...2021-07-2027 min
Alter PodcastCap. 05 - Alter a la cartaBuenas buenaas!!😄😄 Hoy venimos con la primera edición de Alter a la carta🥘, un especial que vamos a ir haciendo cada cinco programas, donde ustedes, nuestros oyentes, nos dicen sobre que temas quieren que hablemos!! Como corresponde, para abrir el menu, arrancamos hablar de comida😋 Versus complicados para elegir, declaraciones polémicas y mucho mas! Si queres saber como seriamos si fueramos un sandwich, o solamente agarrarte muuuuucha hambre, dale play a este capítulo!➡️2021-07-0255 min
Alter Échos"Détention : les voix oubliées", Alter Médialab à la prison de MonsL'Alter Médialab est le laboratoire de journalisme participatif & citoyen de l'Agence Alter. Le Médialab expérimente des projets journalistiques co-produits avec des citoyens souvent éloignés des tribunes médiatiques.
Le Médialab "Détention : les voix oubliées" est le fruit d'un travail d'un an en atelier avec des femmes & des hommes privé.e.s de liberté à la prison de Mons en Belgique.
Via le dessin, la plume, la photo & le micro, ces personnes se sont exprimées sur des sujets qui les touchent de près & leur tiennent à cœur.
À l'écoute, l'émission radio réalisée par les parti...2021-05-1540 min
Alter Life#204 | NOW Is A Great Time To WAKE UPThis is about growth and evolution of the collective. This is about waking up to your power to live in peace.There is no better time to be right here, right now. There is no better time to be alive and awake in this amazing life!In this episode, I share from my heart my insights and perspective on how we can come together t support the healing of our human race.Some takeaways...Health and peace is our birthright - it's who we are!There is nothing you need t...2020-06-0844 min
Alter Life#203 | Mastering Macros - ProteinWHERE DO YOU GET YOUR PROTEIN!?Are you still being asked this silly question?In this episode we dive deep to understand WHAT protein actually is, WHAT it does for your body, and HOW MUCH you actually need.In the end, we debunk a lot of misconceptions held about proteint requirements and your plant based diet.In this episode we get a little sciencey to discuss some critical information to understand so you can fuel your body optimally.DISCLAIMER: We do NOT recommend counting macronutrients, or any other nutritional...2020-06-0427 min
Alter Life#202 | Dr. Ben Benulis: Vaccine Science and Covid CrazinessEpisode SummaryDr. Ben Benulis is back for another great conversation! This time, he's guiding me out of the 'controversy closet' as we both speak up and share our passion about vaccine safety and medical freedom.We most certainly could have gone on and on in any number of directions here, but we stay focused to the science of vaccines (or lack thereof) and also what to think and expect in terms of the forthcoming coronavirus vaccine. Some highlights of this conversation include... Why children today re...2020-06-011h 13
Alter Life#201 | Mastering Macros - CARBSA whole food plant based diet is a carbohydrate-rich diet... and that is a good thing!!! This is because carbohydrates are the preferred fuel source for each of the 10 trillion cells in your body.In this episode we get a little sciencey to discuss some critical information to understand so you can fuel your body optimally.DISCLAIMER: We do NOT recommend counting macronutrients, or any other nutritional metric for that matter, including calories!ADDITIONALLY, "carbs" are NOT a food group! ALL whole plant foods contain ALL macronutrients, along with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and...2020-05-2830 min
Alter Life#199 | Understanding and Reversing Food SensitivitiesHave results from food sensitivity testing left you feeling disempowered and hopeless?We get SO many questions about food sensitivities and allergies, and there is so much misunderstanding and misinformation about the topic.In this conversation we get right to the root of what's behind food sensitivities and how to reverse them for good! Some important takeaways include...The difference between food allergies (IgE immune response) and food sensitivities (IgE/IgA immune response)The link between intestinal permeability/leaky gut and dysbiosisHow microbes digest plant fibers to heal y...2020-05-2131 min
Alter Life#198 | The World Needs You To Speak Your Truth!We all have different perspectives, beliefs, and opinions. With the seemingly increased polarization in our world it might feel daunting or difficult to share one's own truth - at least it has been for me (Dr. Benjamin)!When it comes down to it, there are relatively few hard truths in the world that are unarguably factual. Nevertheless, we all have our own personal truth, and the world needs to hear it!As we speak our truth, we also move our physiology into a healing state, while also promoting healthy evolution of our society.2020-05-181h 13
Alter Life#197 | Heal Your Thyroid NaturallyThyroid health! So many people suffer with hypo or hyperthyroidism, most often diagnosed as an "autoimmune" condition.We know that the body doesn't attack itself! There must be something deeper going on...In this episode we get to the root of hypo and hyperthyroidism and share with your the immune stimulating diet and lifestyle strategies that will allow your body to heal naturally. Some important takeaways include...Thyroid basics, lab interpretation, and the interconnected endocrine systemThe real source of thyroid inflammation causing hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidismHow to steer clear f...2020-05-1430 min
Alter Life#196 | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: Fiber Fuel Your Microbiome & Heal Your GutHealth starts in the gut.Dr. B brings his expertise of the microbiome and digestive system to the podcast in this great conversation!We covered so much information that is truly fundamental for any and all humans looking to enhance health within their gut and beyond. Some highlights include... What an optimal microbiome looks like and how to achieve itHow dysbiosis lies at the root of virtually all digestive issuesWhat you need to know about prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics as it relates to your healthHow to heal a se...2020-05-111h 16
Alter Life#195 | Optimizing Your Circadian Rhythm NaturallyWe have a pandemic of insomnia and fatigue in this world, which comes down to the widespread disruption of the circadian rhythm.Your body has immense wisdom and is harmoniously tuned with nature. There are so many normalized social habits and tendencies that have lead to a deranged connection with thy natural cycles such as our own circadian rhythm.In this episode we cover important information about the hormones responsible for regulating this innate rhythm, why it's so important to reestablish this inner balance, and the potential health consequences tied with circadian dysfunction.2020-05-0734 min
Alter Life#194 | Global Pandemic or Growing Pains? Or Maybe Both?My thoughts have turned from individual health to the collective... and I feel I am not alone.In this episode, I share something I wrote on the topic of the cultural transformation that we are in the midst of right now. We might call it a coronavirus pandemic, but I think we can also agree that our culture and world will never ever be the same - and this is a good thing as far as I'm concerned!Read my full essay on Medium: https://medium.com/@drbenjaminalter/global-pandemic-or-growing-pains-or-maybe-both-1aaf20d2801c...2020-05-0437 min
Alter Life#193 | WFPB on a BudgetWhen we talk about eating a whole food plant based diet we are (still!!!) often met with questions and criticisms about the expense.The truth is, this way of eating is MUCH less expensive than you nay have been led to believe!The amazing thing is that once you start to simplify your diet and eat more real, whole, nutrient dense foods, you will spend LESS money as your health INCREASES!Some important takeaways include...The true cost of meat, fish, dairy, and eggsThe cheapest staple foods to stock up...2020-04-3026 min
Alter Life#192 | How To Change For GoodWe all seek CHANGE, but only few want TO CHANGE.Here is another Doctor Ben monologue, this time on the topic of change, in a healthy, sustainable, and even effortless way.Force, willpower, and structured protocols are a thing of the past. They simply don't work in any sort of reliable and sustainable way.In this talk, we go into the natural and organic process of effortless change of habits from a peaceful, grounded, and neutral place. Some takeaways...Why willpower is inherently unsustainableThe importance of trusting and f...2020-04-2746 min
Alter Life#191 | What Plant Eaters Need to Know About Vitamin B12The Vitamin B12 talk...! We've probably all heard bits and pieces of information and misinformation about where vitamin B12 actually comes from and what is does for us in the body. In this conversation we address the. topic full on, and hopefully put to rest any questions you may have held about your plant based diet being a suboptimal way of eating due to the fact that it 'doesn't contain vitamin B12'. Some important takeaways include...Where B12 comes from and why we need to supplement in th...2020-04-2327 min
Alter Life#189 | The Most Medicinal Herbs Already in Your KitchenAs Naturopathic Doctors, we know that Food IS Medicine... AND, we know the healing power of herbs!We are both herbalism nerds, and appreciate the vast healing properties that all medicinal herbs provide. BUT, we often forget about the healing power of the most basic, common, overlooked and under appreciated medicinal plants that are probably held hostage in your spice cabinet right now!Today we talk about the antimicrobial, immune boosting, anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, and digestive healing effects of various common culinary herbs and spices.Some important takeaways include...The synergy...2020-04-1630 min
Alter Life#188 | WFPB Q & A - Eat To Reverse Disease and Extend HealthspanWe are in the middle of another WFPB Challenge and want to share an excerpt from one of our latest sessions!Here we open it up to all sorts of questions spanning a huge breadth of topics, all pertaining to an optimal WFPB diet for health and longevity.We encourage you to come on into the Facebook group and join the Plant Based & Stress Free community at www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealthPlease note, we also ramble just a bit about the Medicinal Living Mastermind. Enrollment opens periodically, so if you...2020-04-131h 05
Alter Life#187 | A Pandemic For PeaceFear is pervasive, especially in current times.Where is it all coming from? What does it all mean? What can I do about it? And what is the real opportunity here?Let’s take some time to talk about peace. Where to find that nice feeling and how to live from that centered place.In this episode we reflect on what's going on and how we have been responding to the current coronavirus pandemic situation that has swept the whole wide world.Some important takeaways include...Clu...2020-04-0932 min
Alter Life#186 | Philip Bryden: Your Health Journey is BeautifulPhilip and I connected via social media, and on some level I feel like soul brothers. He sent me a copy of his book, "You Are Beautiful," and his words and message resonates deeply.In this conversation we hear about how Philip went from a cycling fanatic growing up in LA to a plant based nutrition coach working and living abroad, now for the majority of his life.Philip is a fascinating guy with deep wisdom to share!Some highlights include... Insights gained from extensive food journaling throughout collegeLearning connection b...2020-04-071h 16
Alter Life#185 | Optimal Nourishment During Tough TimesCovid-19 pandemic, aside, life is full of ups and downs, challenges and wins.It's human nature to feel good in the ups and struggle with the lows.In this conversation we present lots of tips for navigating tough times while also taking your health to the next level. We present reframes that span from body to soul.Some important takeaways include...The benefit of keeping your food preparation as simple as possibleWays to work with whatever your grocery store does or doesn't have while keeping nourishment your top priorityCultivating authentic...2020-04-0226 min
Alter Life#184 | "The Coronation" an essay by Charles EisensteinThis is a first! I'm reading an essay on the podcast. I was so touched by this essay, that I just needed to share it with the world - beyond simply posting the link on social media. It is about the opportunities that lie ahead for humanity, thanks to Covid-19. Yes - Thanks to the novel coronavirus pandemic, humanity is awakening to new opportunities... how will we move forward??? Everything Eisenstein includes in his essay resonates deeply with me, and I beli...2020-03-311h 04
Alter Life#182 | Dr. Brooke Walls: Treating Acne, Eczema, and Skin Cancer NaturallyDr. Walls is a dermatologist local to the Roaring Fork Valley in Colorado and has a uniquely holistic approach to her practice with a strong focus on diet and lifestyle.In this conversation we discuss the most common skin conditions that most people deal with at some point in their lives; acne, eczema, and skin cancer. Like any good holistic health practitioner, Dr. Brooke shares what is really going on 'beneath the surface' so that we can have the best approach for true and lasting health.Some highlights include... The 3 factors that p...2020-03-231h 04
Alter Life#180 | Chana Studley: Healing Trauma & Pain Through Understanding 3 PrinciplesChana Studley and I connected relatively recently via social media. She and I are both in the 3 Principles community with passions in holistic health and the mind body connection.Chana has a fascinating story, which is to some degree recounted fictionally in her book, The Myth of Low Self-Esteem.In this conversation we discuss her past traumatic experiences and how she has largely transcended the debilitating physical pain that she felt for years as a consequence. Chana’s current work is influenced by Dr. Sarno’s work with TMS (tension myositis syndrome) and the teachings of S...2020-03-091h 12
Alter Life#179 | Freedom from Anger and ResentmentAnger, resentment, and all other human emotions, regardless of how disgusting and intolerable they feel, are completely and utterly normal.In this conversation, we don't talk about being completely free from these emotional experiences - that would of course be impossible! We discuss moving beyond and through anger and resentment with grace by understanding where these emotions come from.Some important takeaways include...Forgiving others vs forgiving selfInside out understanding of the human experiencePain is inevitable, but suffering is optionalThe momentary shifts of perception that are always possibleThe physiology of resentment...2020-03-0534 min
Alter Life#178 | Saxon & Sinclair Fischer-Gray: Fasting The Healer WithinA little over a year ago, these Australian dudes sent me a message on Instagram. They were about to go on a fasting journey together, that they intended to document and share with the world.I was excited to connect with Saxon and Sinclair in this conversation and learn about their experiences with prolonged fasting and other detoxification practices.Some highlights include... The spark of inspiration that Sinclair had, and how his younger Saxon came onboard with this projectHow toxicants accumulate in the body, and how they are released through proper fastingHow a...2020-03-021h 07
Alter Life#177 | Healthy Weight Gain, Muscle Building, & Energy Boosting with PlantsThere are LOTS of people out there who want to LOOSE weight fueling the growth of the $70 billion weight loss industry.Some also want to GAIN weight, and healthfully. Especially athletes, those recovering from eating disorders, or those struggling with digestive issues.In this conversation we talk about the important things to focus on to gain weight healthfully without sacrificing health or athletic performance.Some important takeaways include...The importance of high quality carbohydrates!Choosing calorie dense plants, that are also rich in nutritionThe importance of replenishing glycogen for muscle...2020-02-2727 min
Alter Life#176 | Dr. Amy Johnson: Changing Habits Without Willpower"There are no problems..."Dr. Amy Johnson's approach to change probably flies in the face of everything you've been told about habits and change.No will power. No problems. No forcing. Just understanding.At Alter Health we also support people in changing in this way as well, based on the understanding of the 3 Principles of Mind, Consciousness, and Thought.It was wonderful to connect with this incredible 3 Principles based psychologist and change-maker, Dr. Amy Johnson!Some highlights include... Why all habits are normal and healthy to b...2020-02-241h 02
Alter Life#175 | Food Combining To Optimize Digestion & MetabolismThere are many nutrition nuances, and food combining is certainly one of them, that matters a lot!In this conversation we talk about the foods to optimize digestion and metabolism, and more importantly how to eat them/what to eat them with.Spoiler alert: steak and potatoes are not a healthy combination, but tune in to find out exactly why!Some important takeaways include...The difference between digestion and metabolism, and why it's important to optimize bothWhy a paleo diet is second best to a WFPB dietWhat you actually need...2020-02-2030 min
Alter Life#174 | Cyrus Khambatta: WFPB Diet to Reverse Insulin Resistance & Master DiabetesI've always truly appreciated the fine work being done at Mastering Diabetes and was introduced to it through Robby Barbaro back at Episode #68.in this conversation, we dig a little deeper to truly get to the bottom of some hard questions and confusion that so many people still struggle to wrap their minds around when it comes to diabetes, insulin resistance, and controlling blood sugar optimally. Some highlights include... Cyrus' story of being diagnosed with 3 autoimmune conditions at one timeEverything we need to know about SUGAR, CARBS, and GLUCOSEWhy neither GLUCOSE or FR...2020-02-171h 09
Alter Life#172 | Glen John Jones: Think and Grow VeganGlen John Jones is a solid guy with a pure message. He wrote a book about adopting a plant based vegan lifestyle for health and physical performance. In this episode we dive into his journey as a plant-based personal trainer. Some highlights include... The 5 stages of adopting a vegan dietHow eating plant based has supported Glen John's physical performanceGlen John's process of coming out of the "vegan closet"Tactical tips for bringing more healing plants into your lifeBuilding momentum with the "fresh attracts fresh" principleHope you...2020-02-101h 12
Alter Life#171 | The Link Between Stress and Your DigestionDigestion issues are SO prevalent in our world today, and lie at the root of so many chronic health complaints from fatigue, to joint pain, to thyroid issues, skin health, autoimmunity, and more. There are 2 major reasons for digestive issues:The food we eatStress Most people struggle with some combination of these two, and neither one of us have yet to meet someone with digestive complaints (or any chronic health issue) who isn't overwhelmed by stressful thoughts. In this episode, we get into some important topics to sup...2020-02-0730 min
Alter Life#169 | Let Anxiety Be Your FriendANXIETY! An epidemic. We hear so many share their experience of increasing levels of anxiety throughout life.Health, money, relationships, work, politics, climate change... all these things can lead us to think anxious thoughts! And then, due to the brilliantly wired biofeedback system of the bodymind, we feel and experience this in our emotional and/or physiologic state.In this conversation we transform the conversation inward, inviting us all to come present to the quality of mind in the moment, taking full responsibility and living empowered in life. Some important t...2020-01-3030 min
Alter Life#168 | Amanda Boxtel: Moving The Paralyzed with Hope and RobotsSoon after moving to Carbondale, I learned of the local organization, Bridging Bionics, which served the community through state of the art physical therapy made accessible from those who have limited mobility due to neurological conditions or paralysis.In this conversation I connect with the inspirational woman behind Bridging Bionics, Amanda Boxtel. We hear about her life changing skiing accident that sent her on a path of service.Some highlights include... Amanda's powerful premonition on the ski mountain in AspenHer journey with experimental stem cell therapies she received in IndiaThe robotic exoskeletons t...2020-01-271h 16
Alter Life#167 | End Your Sugar Cravings & Eat these Healthy SweetsSO many people struggle with sugar cravings in our world today, which is quite ironic as more and more people adopt a low carbohydrate (low sugar) diet.The truth is that SUGAR from real whole natural food sources is completely health promoting in the context of a whole food plant based diet.In this conversation we tweeze apart some nuances having to do with various sweeteners out there and give our greatest tips to kick added processed sweeteners for good and fuel yourself on high quality carbohydrates. Some important takeaways i...2020-01-2333 min
Alter Life#166 | TJ David: Mindful, Balanced, and Plant-Powered Mountain EnduranceI googled "plant based athlete roaring fork valley" and found TJ... and I sure am glad that I did!TJ is not your typical extreme outdoorsman. He is mindful, grounded, soulful, creative, restorative... and plant powered!OK - so, I might be making some generalizations about mountain athletes, but he's a super cool guy and we had a great conversation.Some highlights include... How and when TJ decided to make his hobby a careerKey points and practices for staying mindful in the mountainsThe equation for balance and the necessity for r...2020-01-201h 20
Alter Life#165 | Let's Understand Emotional EatingThis is a big topic that we just recently scratched the surface of in the WFPB Challenge currently happening in the Plant Based & Stress Free FB group (we've got another one happening around the corner at the end of February, if you'd like to join the fun!)I know a lot of people struggle with this, so hopefully our unique perspective sheds some light and brings some insight to your situation.Some important takeaways include...How to tell authentic hunger/cravings vs emotionally fueled desiresUnderstanding where emotions come from as a way...2020-01-1629 min
Alter Life#164 | Rita Marsh: Flourishing in Body, Mind, & SpiritSusanna and I met Rita the week we moved to Carbondale. It's a small town, and was only a matter of time before our paths crossed, but I believe fate expedited the process!Rita is the founder of Davi Nikent Center for Human Flourishing, a non-profit dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing for individuals, families, and the community.Rita is like the "quarter back" of all the happenings in the realm of holistic health here in the valley, connecting individuals and organizing expeiential events nonstop!In this conversation, I finally got to know...2020-01-1350 min
Alter Life#162 | Arthur Franklin: EMFs, Crystals, and Being Grounded in the 2020sNext on the locals series is fellow Carbondalian, also relatively new to the Roaring Fork Valley, Arthur Franklin. Arthur's brilliance is grounded in such a peaceful and compassionate presence, and I am thrilled to call him a new friend. In this conversation we cover a lot of ground, much of which is completely new to me, though topics I've always been curious about. In this conversation we learn...How Arthur came to invent state of the art wellness technologies without a high school diplomaWhat exactly are EMFs (electromagnetic fi...2020-01-061h 06
Alter Life#160 | Drs. Alter: Wisdom Bombs! Insights on Wellbeing and Being WellWE are the guests on the podcast this week!We are still in the "locals series" of the Alter Your Health podcast and Dr. Susanna and I are indeed locals now, being in Carbondale for a bout 10 months at the time of this recording.This was a great opportunity to take some time and reflect on 2019 as we both share some of the biggest learning experiences and insights over the year that have informed how we show up and live our well lives. Some highlights of this conversation include... ...2020-01-011h 15
Alter Life#158 | Dr. Kim Scheuer: Lifestyle Medicine vs Pills and ProceduresDr. Kim Scheuer is a plant based physician based out of Aspen who walks the walk and talk the talk.In this conversation, we get into her story of waking up to the power of nutrition and lifestyle medicine as well as practical tips and information when it comes to optimal diet and lifestyle.Some highlights of this conversation include... Dr. Kim's wake up call leading to 50 pound weight loss and health optimizationSteps to go from cheese-aholic to dairy freeThe myth of bioindividuality and why all humans thrive on plantsThe many reasons t...2019-12-231h 08
Alter Life#156 | Ella Yates: Spirit-Up - The Game that Lifts You to New HeightsElla is a bright and inspirational being. We met at an event in Carbondale where she invited us to play her new game, Spirit-Up.I've done a lot of things to explore the territory outside of my comfort zone, and this was an entirely new experience for me!In this conversation we talk about Ella's insight to bring this intentional game into fruition, and how this game is a powerful tool to connect, grow, and heal.Some highlights of this conversation include... Ella's journey in becoming a professional artistThe stroke o...2019-12-161h 11
Alter Life#154 | Dr. Zachary Cashin: Spinal & Spiritual AlignmentDr. Zach is NOT your traditional chiropractor. He is absolutely a soul-brother who speaks deep truth on the topics of consciousness, health, and healing. In this conversation we cover everything from chiropractic philosophy and neuromuscular physiology to consciosuness and keys for deep holistic healing. It was such a joy to connect with Zach and his enthusiasm for what he does, which is such alignment with our mission and values at Alter Health. Some highlights of this conversation include... Dr. Zach's journey recovering his health from infancyThe necessity for opt...2019-12-091h 15
Alter Life#144 | Dr. Gemma Newman: Plant Powered Mental Wellness Dr. Gemma is a bright light in this world, and a brilliant medical doctor.I've resonated with all of the content that she speaks and shares on Instagram and was excited to dive into the topic of mental health, where we share a lot of common ground and philosophy.Some highlights include... Gemma's background and how she got into plant based nutrition (for a deeper story tune into her episode on the Rich Roll Podcast)The necessary ingredients to nurture your wellbeingAre all human emotions pathologicWhat mental health "disorders" have to...2019-11-041h 01
Alter Life#141 | Leveraging the Wisdom of Mind and BodyWe teeter around the topic in so many of our LIVE podcast episodes... finally we devote a complete episode to the deep topic of infinite and limitless self-healing potential harnessed in the wisdom of mind.Some highlights include... What to DO about all the DOing in our worldPEACE and HEALTH is our default modeThe blessing of stressful biofeedbackWhat exactly are THOUGHTS and how can they be obstacles to healthHow to activate the Mental Immune SystemWhat your health has to do with biodynamic farmingWhere WISDOM comes from and how to find itYou may al...2019-10-2431 min
Alter Life#137 | Blessings Behind Your PainWe all experience pain in our lives. It's a built in mechanism to keep us safe and support our body in healing.In this comprehensive conversation we go in depth to talk about the anatomy of the pain response, getting deep into the topic of chronic pain, and how to take the edge off naturally. One concept brought forward is emotional pain or psychological tension manifesting in the physical body. While pain is not all in your head, it can be extremely hopeful to consider that the genesis of pain may be beyond the physical.2019-10-1032 min
Alter Life#136 | Dr. Matthew Hicks: Mental Health and Psychedelic ScienceMental Health is a huge part of our clinical practice at Alter Health. We don't see the mind and body as distinct entities. That said, addressing the area of Mental Health directly is not something we have yet done on this podcast!I was happy to connect with my colleague, and ex-classmate, Dr. Matthew Hicks, who has specialized in this area from a holistic, naturopathic perspective.Among other things, Matthew is passionate and well-informed of the emerging field of Psychedelic Medicine, an absolute area of interest of mine as well! This topic filled the bulk...2019-10-071h 22
Alter Life#135 | The Trauma-Disease Link & How To Break FREEThere is a whole lot of talk about trauma today. It feels like the emotional pattern du jour!All joking aside, there is a real connection between psychospiritual trauma and physical disease. Many understand and talk about this link, but not so many address a real, actionable, sustainable way to break free.In this conversation we discuss the reality of trauma and how common it is to live in a way where traumatic past experiences dictate our presence (and future) life. We also focus on the cure of trauma, which lies in understanding, as well...2019-10-0329 min
Alter Life#133 | The Illusion of Balance in LifeWe talk about "balance" so often in our Healing Community meetings and with our 1-on-1 clients. We wanted to expand the conversation to fully address this topic in our "balance-seeking" society!In this conversation we are really talking about the "balance" between STRUCTURE and FLUIDITY with regard to life.I (Dr. Benjamin) have tended to be more structured in my life. Dr. Susanna, on the other hand, has been much more "go with the flow." We've got a lot to share from our two perspectives! Some highlights include... Wh...2019-09-2629 min
Alter Life#132 | Dr. Charley Cropley: Heal Thyself With KindnessDr. Cropley is an amazing naturopathic doctor, and I feel honored to also call him a friend. I was introduced to Charley and his work at the Revitalization Retreat, a weekend immersion in nature and natural medicine for naturopathic doctors and students. At the time I was just about to start my first year of med school, Charley gave me a vision and role model to look up to. In this conversation, we talk about the evolution of his clinical practice to focus on Self-Healing. It was a great conversation in his...2019-09-231h 19
Alter Life#131 | How Stress Magnifies SymptomsIt’s hard to talk about stress. We all have a unique understanding and relationship with this formless invisible energy. But stress is powerful! In fact, we see it as truly the most powerful predictor of health and disease in our clinical practice.In this episode we share how stress has influenced Dr. Susanna and her symptoms in the past week. We also share how our unique relationship with stress really flies in the face of the rest of our society’s. It is this relationship, however, that we observe as being the biggest game changer in our...2019-09-1929 min
Alter Life#130 | Josh LaJaunie: "Running Is My New Hunting"Josh is pure fire - passion and inspiration embodied. His transformational journey has inspired countless people around the world, including me.What intrigues me most about his story is not his transformation, but his consistent connection with his culture, traditions, work, friends, and family despite the major changes that have transpired in his life. As he shares, the juxtaposition of the various facets of life does keep him grounded and present in the world.In this conversation you get a real taste of Josh's pure heart. He is such a kind soul, and expresses his...2019-09-161h 10
Alter Life#107 | The Toxic Truth of Collagen and Bone BrothI wrote a couple articles on the topics ( https://www.alter.health/post/stop-taking-collagen-drinking-bone-broth-pt-1-of-2 & https://www.alter.health/post/stop-taking-collagen-drinking-bone-broth-do-this-instead-pt-2-of-2) but we wanted to dive deeper to discuss the potential dangers of collagen. This episode was truly jam packed with information! After recording, I literally felt out of breath. It is my intention to make these LIVE episodes shorter and more digestible... hopefully this wasn't too much!Some highlights include...What collagen is and how it is formed in the bodyThe incredible fact that it composes 1/3 of your human body!Wh...2019-06-2030 min
Alter Life#106 | Dr. Benjamin Alter: Transform Your Life from a Battleground to a PlaygroundYou guys might know who I (Dr. Benjamin) Am... sort of.In this episode, hopefully you are able to get to know me on a more intimate level. That is the intention of this conversation anyhow. It was a stretch to open up and share myself a littler bit more vulnerably, but it is an action step that I've been wanting to take in the spirit of creating a more connected Healing Community (https://alter.health/healing-community)If you listened to the very first episode (https://alter.health/episode0) , you learned a bit about my...2019-06-171h 15
Alter Life#93 | Chronic Viral Infections - What You Need To KnowThis is a huge topic that we have dabbled in before (check out the blog serious entitled Autoimmunity Goes Viral - or podcast episodes 65, 67, and 69)https://www.alter.health/blog/autoimmunity-goes-viral-1https://www.alter.health/episode65https://www.alter.health/episode67https://www.alter.health/episode69 In this episode we talk about the nature of viruses and their relationship with human health and disease. Some things discussed include...Viruses are EVERYWHERE and we are all infectedViruses are linked with autoimmunity an...2019-05-0233 min
Alter Life#82 | Dr. Susanna Alter: Menstruation, Infertility, Pain, and Holistic Pelvic CareDr. Susanna is no stranger to the Alter Your Health Podcast !I'm excited to sit down and pick her brain about one of her areas of expertise: women's health and holistic pelvic care.In this conversation we just focused on Holistic Pelvic Care, a physical therapy to support the natural healing from many acute and chronic conditions. Here are some things I learned... What exactly is Holistic Pelvic Care!?The wide variety of symptoms and conditions that can be supported through this therapyWhy internal, physical therapy is not always necessaryThe po...2019-03-251h 09
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Alter Life#69 | Autoimmunity Goes Viral - Your Mind is the HealerThis is the 3rd of 3 episodes tackling the huge topic of Autoimmunity.Healing requires knowing 2 critical pieces of information: 1) what is going on & 2) what to do about it. - Two weeks ago we we talked about “what is going on” in Episode 65: www.alter.health/episode65(Read a blog on the topic: www.alter.health/blog/autoimmunity-goes-viral-1)- Last week we discussed “what to do about it” in Episode 67: www.alter.health/episode67(Read a blog on the topic: www.alter...2019-01-3127 min
Alter Life#67 | Autoimmune LifestyleLast week, we opened up the can of worms that is Autoimmunity, discussing the TRUTH of the matter that the body NEVER attacks itself - www.alter.health/episode65Here, we go deeper into the topic, specifically talking about healing oneself with diet and lifestyle alone!To sum it up, we talked about...Where toxins may be hiding in your environmentHow the body heals when the blood is purified by the liverThe importance of nutritional excellence when healingHow chronic dehydration inhibits your healingActionable steps to take when it comes to shifting your...2019-01-2430 min
Alter Life#54 | Reflections and learnings from Alter Your Health interviews (part 2)In this episode, I finish my reflection on the first 50 episodes of this podcast, covering episodes 22 - 50.I share some highlights and learnings from each episode. Here are the links to each of the episodes for you to go back and listen to any of interest!#22 - Dr. Satya Ambrose: Functional Medicine before it was cool + healing stories - https://alter.health/episode22#24 - Arvind Chittumalla: How to be a healthy yogi - https://alter.health/episode24#26 - Dr. Glen Nagel: The magical properties of cannabis and other weeds - https...2018-12-1050 min
Alter Life#52 | Reflections and learnings from Alter Your Health interviews (part 1)In this episode, I take this time to reflect on the first 50 episodes of the Alter Your Health podcast. It's been a fun and exciting learning experience for me, and I wanted to reflect and share my learnings through conducting so many interviews with such amazing people.I made it through the first 14 interviews I conducted on the podcastEpisode 0 - Dr. Susanna Alter: Our Healing Journeys - https://alter.health/episode0Episode 1 - Jere Friendman: Healing with Gong and Breath - https://alter.health/episode1Episode 2 - Dr. Leonard Laskow...2018-12-0348 min
Alter Life#44 | Dr. Susanna Alter: War and peace in relationshipsWith over 7-months of happy (and not so happy) marriage, Susanna and I are relationship experts (JOKE!).But seriously, we are both steeped in the art and science of the principles and practice of relationships. In such, we have some unique insights that we share and explore in this episode.We cover such things as...- How the two of us met and fell in love in med school- Why conflicts are awesome- The purpose of relationships (and of LIFE!)... and so much...2018-11-051h 06
Alter Life#0 | Susanna Alter: Our healing journeysIn today's episode, I sit down with Susanna Alter, my new wife and partner in life. We set the foundation for this podcast by discussing our unique healing journeys, how we have come to be where we are today in the field of Naturopathic Medicine.Being the very first episode, there was a lot left unsaid with regard to our unique philosophy to health and healing. I look forward to diving more into this with my wife and partner, Susanna, in future episodes.Some things mentioned in this episode:Our studies...2018-05-131h 19
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