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Unshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺Are We Living Authentically or Just Surviving? - with Estefana Johnson l ump 49This episode dives into the transformative power of trauma with Estefana Johnson, a licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist. Through her own experience growing up in a restrictive, hyper-religious environment, Estefana shares how she became an outlier and how that shaped her approach to healing. We explore how trauma responses like people-pleasing or anger are actually survival mechanisms, and why questioning the norm is a powerful step toward self-authenticity.Estefana unpacks the importance of environment in healing, how to recognize work-related trauma, and what it truly means to reclaim your agency. With humor, empathy, and deep...2025-07-3153 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺How High Performers Avoid Burnout and Stay Focused - with George Haymaker l UMP 48In this episode, George Haymaker joins Idongesit to explore how brain training, neuroplasticity, and identity transformation can radically shift our lives. George shares his personal story of overcoming addiction at 52 and walks us through the scientific truth: it’s never too late to change. Whether it’s addiction recovery or high-performance entrepreneurship, he reveals the power of rewiring the brain and building new thought patterns.They also dive deep into multitasking, environmental triggers, nervous system regulation, and the myth that high stress equals high success. You’ll leave this episode with practical tools and a new perspective on how...2025-07-2348 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺The Surprising Way Horses Help You Heal Emotionally - with Carmen Theobald l UMP 47In this powerful episode, Carmen Theobald, founder of Horse Sense North, joins Idongesit for an illuminating conversation about trauma, healing, and the deep connection between humans and horses. Carmen explains how equine-assisted work supports people navigating personal growth, leadership challenges, and even trauma recovery—particularly for first responders and caregivers. She reveals why horses are unparalleled emotional mirrors and how their presence can help us reclaim a deeper, more authentic version of ourselves.Together, Carmen and Idongesit explore the cost of wearing emotional armor, the dangers of the hero complex, and how real healing happens when we ma...2025-07-1653 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺Bouncing Back Better: Vital Habits for a Resilient Life - with Naomi Mamiye l UMP 46In this powerful episode, Naomi Mamiye opens up about the struggles and defining moments that led her to become one of the top healthcare interior designers in the U.S. From losing her mother at age 12 to navigating a young divorce with four kids and no financial support, Naomi shares how resilience became her identity, not by choice but by survival. She walks us through her journey of discovering a hidden talent for design and turning doubters into her greatest motivators.This is more than a conversation about interior design—it’s a masterclass in grit, reinvention, and...2025-07-0941 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺The Neuroscience of Habit Change: How to Beat Resistance - with George Haymaker l UMP 45What if the key to changing your life lies in teaching your brain a new story? In this episode, neuroscientist and transformation coach George Haymaker joins Idongesit to explore the science of change, how identity is wired into our neural pathways, and how anyone—even at rock bottom—can retrain their brain. George shares his own journey from addiction to coaching, and offers powerful metaphors and strategies for rewiring habits at any stage of life.They dive deep into why we resist change, the role of environmental triggers, and how support systems (and a lot of repetition) are...2025-07-0248 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺Why Inflammation Could Be the Root of Your Health Problems - Dr. Isabelle Amigues l UMP 44What does inflammation have to do with your dinner plate or how you sleep? In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, rheumatologist Dr. Isabelle Amigues joins Idongesit to explain how everyday choices—from processed foods to poor sleep—can silently drive chronic disease. Drawing from her experience as both physician and cancer patient, she shares powerful insights on healing, resilience, and the science behind immune dysfunction.Together, they unpack the emotional challenges of changing long-held food habits, the surprising healing power of vegetables, and why Dr. Amigues believes rheumatology is one of the most intellectually rewarding fields in m...2025-06-2531 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺Language as the First Step to Better Care - with Angela Blanco l UMP 43In this episode of the Unshelling Medicine Podcast, Angela Blanco shares how Fluency Lab is helping healthcare professionals bridge communication gaps with their Spanish-speaking patients. She explains why interpreters aren't always enough and how her personalized one-on-one language coaching makes room for real-life, emotionally intelligent communication in clinical settings.Angela and Idongesit dive deep into the importance of understanding cultural nuances, regional Spanish variations, and Spanglish. They also explore the adult learning journey—its challenges, successes, and how embracing curiosity accelerates progress. If you’ve ever wanted to better serve patients through language, this conversation will inspire you...2025-06-1859 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺Breaking Free from Emotional Eating - with Alana Bonnemann l UMP 42In this raw and empowering conversation, Alana—naturopath and nutritionist—dives into the hidden rules and emotional patterns that shape our relationship with food. She and Idongesit unpack how childhood conditioning, societal expectations, and the weight-loss industry have deeply affected how many of us, especially women, eat and feel about our bodies.With real-life insights from motherhood, client experiences, and her own healing journey, Alana emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, non-judgment, and trust in the body’s innate wisdom. If you've ever struggled with emotional eating, restrictive dieting, or body image, this episode will feel like a breath...2025-06-1155 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺Wake Up to the Truth About Obesity - with Dr. Cesar A. Lara l UMP 41In this powerful conversation, Dr. Cesar A. Lara unpacks obesity not as a lifestyle flaw but as a full-body disease rooted in food toxins, mindset, and systemic misunderstanding. He shares how societal shame, stress, and poor nutrition converge to create a health crisis—and how healing starts with compassion, knowledge, and intentionality.Together with host Idongesit, they explore the importance of “releasing” weight, the emotional burdens tied to food, and the dangers hidden in today’s industrial food systems. From the role of gratitude to practical steps for those on a budget, this episode is a blend of scien...2025-06-041h 11Unshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺Redefining Yourself After Trauma - with Richard Tierney l UMP 40What if trauma wasn’t happening to you—but to a version of you that no longer exists? In this deeply reflective and empowering conversation, Richard Tierney shares his radical approach to trauma healing through spiritual awareness, instinctual reconnection, and personal forgiveness. With bold stories and grounded insights, he explains how the trauma of birth sets a precedent for how we process pain and how reclaiming our natural responses can restore our wholeness.Together with host Idongesit, they unpack why detachment from toxic systems—even family—is often necessary for healing, how spiritual anchoring plays a crucial role in...2025-05-281h 03Unshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺The Be-Do-Have Formula That Changes Lives - with Suzan Peltekian l EP39 UMPThis episode dives deep into the power of mindset and manifestation with Suzan Peltekian, a performance mindset coach with an infectious energy and deep spiritual wisdom. Suzan and Idongesit explore how our internal paradigms shape our reality, why writing things down supercharges manifestation, and how to align with your authentic desires rather than external expectations.Listeners will learn the transformative “Be-Do-Have” model, the science behind vibration and energy, and why wealth, health, and purpose all begin with belief. If you're ready to shift from default living to designing your life with intention, this episode is your sign...2025-05-2150 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺Why Everyone Needs Therapy - with Bianca Thomas l Ep 38 UMPIn this profound episode of Unshelling Medicine, Idongesit sits down with Bianca Thomas, a cognitive behavioral therapist and director at Evolve Ventures. Bianca shares her transformative journey from struggling with cultural expectations and abusive relationships to becoming a therapist who helps others build authentic confidence and self-belief. Through raw honesty, she reveals how breaking free from pretense and facing hard truths about herself led to genuine healing and growth. This conversation explores the differences between appearing confident and actually being confident, the courage needed to challenge cultural norms, and practical steps anyone can take to begin their own healing...2025-05-1456 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺😴 Reclaim Rest as a Daily Ritual: 3 Minutes to Recharge - with Raj Khedun l EP 37 UMPIn this episode, Raj Khedun, holistic health coach and breathwork expert, joins us to break the myth that rest is a luxury. Through his powerful 3-3 breathing method, he shows how short, intentional rest can restore your nervous system, energy, and mental clarity.We explore the biology behind breathwork, how it resets stress hormones, and why rest is key for long-term productivity. If you’ve been running on empty, this conversation might be the permission—and the tool—you’ve been needing.#breathwork #holistichealing #restrevolution➤ EPISODE LINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raj...2025-05-071h 09Unshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺💙 What Happens After a Cancer Diagnosis? with Joelle Kaufman l Ep 36 UMPIn this heartwarming episode, Idongesit reconnects with Joelle Kaufman to celebrate her new #1 international bestseller, Crushing the Cancer Curve Ball. Joelle shares moving stories about how her journey and book are impacting healthcare providers and newly diagnosed patients, helping bridge the emotional gaps often left behind in medical care.They dive deep into the importance of empathy, personal advocacy in the healthcare system, and balancing privacy with transparency at work when facing a diagnosis. Don't miss this insightful conversation that challenges how we think about healing, partnership, and human connection. #CancerSurvivor #HealthcareEmpathy #PatientAdvocacy2025-04-3046 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺👩🏻🔬 Can You Reverse Aging? The Nature of Longevity - with Douglas Mulhall l EP 35What if aging wasn’t just inevitable—but reversible? In this game-changing episode, Douglas Mulhall introduces us to elastin: the hidden protein responsible for your flexibility, breath, and even the elasticity of your arteries. From scar tissue to cardiovascular disease, elastin plays a central role—and science is finally catching up.We dive into tissue-level detox, broccoli sprouts, plant-based compounds like PGG, and the nanotech breakthroughs helping doctors restore flexibility in everything from aneurysms to acne scars. This is aging, unshelled—and you’ll never think about collagen the same way again. #ElastinTherapy #AntiAgingScience #UnshellingMedicine...2025-04-2358 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺🎗️ Crushing the Cancer Curveball: Data, Therapy & Love - with Joelle Kaufman l Ep34In this emotionally resonant episode of the Unshelling Medicine Podcast, host Idongesit Obeya speaks with Joelle Kaufman, a four-time intergenerational cancer survivor and author of Crushing the Cancer Curveball. Joelle shares her deeply personal journey of living through multiple family cancer diagnoses, the importance of genetic awareness, and the power of integrative medicine. With warmth and candor, she reflects on the healing impact of community, tracking data, and empowering oneself with knowledge.Joelle’s practical tools—ranging from side effect trackers to “happiness tripwires”—offer a rare blend of empathy and agency for anyone facing can...2025-04-1639 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺🌍👵🏽 Inclusive by Design: The Future of Global Healthcare - with Jennifer Cain Birkmose l Ep 33In this heartfelt and powerful conversation, Idongesit Obeya welcomes Jennifer Cain Birkmose, global health expert and CEO of VivaValet: Trusted Home Services for Older Adults, to unpack the many ways clinical research has excluded key populations—women, elderly people, and ethnically diverse communities—and how that must change. From working with WHO to launching inclusive care platforms, Jennifer brings a rare blend of global policy insight and grassroots innovation.Together, they discuss how representation in medicine can shape outcomes for generations, how Africa is stepping into regulatory power, and why honoring older adults with autonomy is a revo...2025-04-0956 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺🎯 Still Sick After an Injury? Here's What They Missed - with Dr. Sasha Blaskovich l Ep 32In this episode, Idongesit Obeya welcomes Dr. Sasha Blaskovich, a cranioscervical junction specialist who brings decades of expertise on a little-known but critical area of spinal health. Sharing his personal journey through injury and years of misdiagnosis, Dr. B sheds light on how ligament damage in the upper neck can mimic and be misclassified as a concussion, often with lifelong consequences if left untreated.The conversation dives deep into the limitations of conventional diagnostics, the power of motion X-rays, and the controversial reality that ligaments often don’t heal on their own. Dr. B also shares powerful in...2025-04-0246 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺🧠 A Conversation With Your Subconscious Could Change Everything - with Sarah Wellband l EP 31What if healing didn't require you to relive your trauma? In this deep and enlightening episode, Sarah Wellband, a remedial hypnotist, joins Idongesit to explore how speaking directly to the subconscious—while fully awake—can resolve long-standing emotional and behavioral patterns. From childhood trauma to addiction and public speaking anxiety, Sarah explains how bypassing the trance state allows people to communicate with their subconscious in real-time, safely and effectively.Whether you’ve been wary of hypnosis or are looking for new ways to heal, this episode is packed with insights that demystify the subconscious and empower listeners to tak...2025-03-2644 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺💙 Healing Isn't Linear: Embracing the Process of Overcoming Trauma - with Dr. Carol Chu-Peralta l Ep 30 UMPIn this powerful episode of the Unshelling Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carol Chu-Peralta, clinical psychologist and founder of the Center for Resiliency, shares her journey into trauma psychology and the impact of generational trauma. She discusses how resilience plays a key role in healing and how past experiences shape our identities, behaviors, and perspectives on life.Dr. Carol sheds light on childhood trauma, the importance of recognizing early signs, and how caregivers should respond to disclosures of abuse. She also provides insight into the complexities of healing, explaining why it is not a linear process but a lifelong...2025-03-1938 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺🧬 How Biomarkers & Genetics Are Transforming Mental Health Care - with Evelyn Higgins l EP29 UMPHealthcare has long relied on one-size-fits-all treatments, but Dr. Evelyn Higgins is pioneering a new approach—precision medicine based on genetic biomarkers. In this episode, we discuss how understanding your unique genetic makeup can revolutionize mental health and addiction treatment, leading to better outcomes and long-term wellness.From the impact of SSRIs to breaking addiction cycles, Dr. Higgins explains how science and technology can help personalize care. Plus, we discuss the role of insurance, the stigma around mental health, and why advocating for yourself is critical in today’s healthcare system. Tune in for an e...2025-03-1256 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺🌿 Brain Care & Mental Health: The Truth They Don’t Want You to Know - with Michelle Davies l EP 28 UMPIn this episode, we explore the impact of brain fog and mental health with Michelle Davies, an experienced Brain Care Expert and author of Mental Clarity. We discuss the often-overlooked role of cerebrospinal fluid in brain detox, the challenges holistic medicine faces against mainstream healthcare, and how alternative therapies like craniosacral osteopathy and biofrequency healing can support mental wellness. Michelle also shares why she left her professional register to freely practice healing and how trauma—even from birth—can contribute to mental illness. #MentalHealth #BrainFog #HolisticHealing➤ EPISODE LINKS:www.worces...2025-03-0534 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺🧘♂️ Balancing Your Nervous System Through Sound Healing 🎵 - with Mike Reed l Ep 27 UMPSound has the power to heal, regulate, and restore. In this episode of the Unshelling Medicine Podcast, Mike Reed, founder of SoundQuest and SoundQuest Academy, shares his journey from an unfulfilling career to discovering the transformative power of sound healing. We dive deep into how sound baths work, the science behind their impact on the nervous system, and how they can help people shift from emotional overwhelm to peace. If you're interested in sound healing—whether as a form of self-care or as a career—this episode is packed with valuable insights!Check outSoundQuest Academy to explore how...2025-02-2646 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺🚧 Lessons Learned the Hard Way: Growth, Boundaries & Self-Worth - with Daryl Dittmer l EP 26 UMPIn this episode, we have a heartfelt conversation with the author Darryl Dittmer. He shares his journey of overcoming addiction, embracing mentorship, and learning life’s biggest lessons. We discuss the importance of boundaries, the power of humility, and why asking for help is a true strength. Darryl also explains how his experiences led to writing his books and the message he hopes to share.If you’re looking for encouragement in your personal growth, recovery, or life journey, this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration. Tune in now!#SelfGrowth #MentalHealth #HealingJourney➤ EPISOD...2025-02-1939 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺⚖️ From Burnout to Balance: The Career Coaching Advice You Need - with Jesseca Tighe l EP 25 UMPHealthcare professionals dedicate their lives to helping others, but what happens when their jobs take a toll on their own well-being? In this episode, Jesseca Tighe, a career and life coach with deep experience in healthcare leadership, shares insights on career transitions, burnout, and work-life balance. She discusses how professionals can take back control of their careers without leaving the industry, the role of management in workplace culture, and why boundaries are essential.Tune in for a conversation that challenges traditional career paths and offers practical strategies for professionals feeling stuck.➤ EPISODE LI...2025-02-1250 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺✨ Self-Worth & Reinvention: How to Flourish at Any Stage in Life - with Sharon Rolph l EP24 UMP✨This episode is uplifting, motivational, and deeply personal—perfect for anyone on a self-growth journey! Let me know if you need any changes or additions. 🚀✨In this episode, Sharon Rolph shares her journey of reinvention, self-worth, and personal growth. She dives into the power of affirmations, mindset shifts, and courage in shaping our lives, no matter our age. Sharon opens up about her personal experiences, discusses the role of self-love in healing, and encourages listeners to embrace their uniqueness unapologetically.If you’ve ever felt stuck, fearful, or resistant to change, this conversation will help you shift...2025-02-0546 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺💼 Redefining Leadership: From Transactional to Transformational - with Simone Sloan l EP23 ✨In this thought-provoking episode, host Idongesit Obeya sits down with Simone Sloan, executive founder of Your Choice Coaching, to explore the intersection of leadership, emotional intelligence, and workplace culture. Simone shares her inspiring journey from pharmacy to coaching, highlighting the critical importance of vulnerability and empathy in leadership. The discussion dives into key topics like managing toxic workplaces, navigating cultural nuances in diverse environments, and leveraging tools like risk assessments to build stronger teams. Simone also introduces the powerful leadership acronym, Carl, emphasizing the role of curiosity, agility, resilience, and empathy in fostering effective leadership....2025-01-2941 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺💊 The Pharmacy Connection: Ensuring Medication Safety (PART 2) - with Lidia Molinara l Ep21 UMPIn this insightful episode, Lidia Molinara sheds light on the critical role of pharmacists in ensuring patient safety, medication appropriateness, and advocacy. From discussing off-label drug use and evidence-based practices to addressing the challenges of polypharmacy in aging populations, this episode is packed with actionable knowledge. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of asking questions, understanding the risk-benefit balance of medications, and the need for diversity in clinical trials.Whether you’re navigating medications for yourself or a loved one, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for proactive healthcare management. Join us to discover how sm...2025-01-2237 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺💊 The Pharmacy Connection: Ensuring Medication Safety (PART 1) - with Lidia Molinara l Ep21 UMPIn this episode, Idongesit and guest Lidia Molinara explore the critical role of medication advocacy and management, diving into how patients can take control of their health by asking the right questions. Lidia shares her expertise on preventing medication errors, empowering patients to advocate for themselves, and navigating the complexities of medication interactions and side effects. From tackling polypharmacy in geriatrics to highlighting women's health and reproductive concerns, this episode delivers essential tips for patients and caregivers alike.Join us to uncover why speaking up about your medications is not just a choice but a responsibility. Discover...2025-01-1544 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺🍃 How Holistic Healing Transformed a NASA Scientist’s Life Forever - with Mayim Vega l EP20In this insightful episode of the Unshelling Medicine Podcast, host Idongesit Obeya dives into the world of holistic health with Mayim Vega, a naturopathic herbalist and founder of Arukah.com. Mayim shares her transformative journey from a career in computer science at NASA to becoming a leader in natural healing. Together, they explore the gaps in modern medicine, the importance of nutrition, and the need for a collaborative approach between holistic and conventional healthcare providers.Mayim emphasizes the role of self-empowerment in health and introduces her holistic certification program, offering listeners a path to understanding and applying...2025-01-0838 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺💪 Redefining Strength: Healing Men’s Emotional Health - with Kathleen Reily l EP19 UMPIn this thought-provoking episode, Kathleen Reily shares her transformative journey from chronic anxiety to founding the Presensing Method for Peace, a meditation-based approach targeting chronic stress. She dives deep into how this eight-week program rewires the nervous system using neuroplasticity and heart-brain coherence, offering hope to individuals, particularly men, who seek to heal and connect more deeply.The conversation also explores societal expectations, family dynamics, and the importance of a supportive environment in the healing journey. Kathleen emphasizes redefining strength through emotional mastery and invites listeners to consider a more evolved approach to personal growth. #MenMentalHealth #HealingJourney...2024-12-3145 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺🌟 Integrative Medicine for Women: A Path to Better Health - with Dr. Victoria Andarcia l EP18 UMPThis episode of Unshelling Medicine dives into the disparities women face in healthcare, with Dr. Victoria Andarcia offering insights from her practice in integrative and functional medicine. From navigating hormonal imbalances to understanding the difference between "common" and "normal" in medical diagnoses, this conversation underscores the importance of listening to one's body and advocating for individualized care. Dr. Victoria shares actionable advice, including how stress, lifestyle, and nutrition impact overall health and the benefits of collaboration among healthcare providers.Listen in to explore the intersection of modern and holistic medicine, empowering women to take charge of their...2024-12-2445 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺💪🏼 You Are Worth the Fight: Overcoming Addiction, Shame, and Grief - with Jonathan Niziol l EP17 UMPIn this heartfelt episode of Unshelling Medicine, host Idongesit Obeya welcomes mental health advocate Jonathan Niziol to unpack the complexities of addiction, grief, and healing. Jonathan opens up about his personal battles with substance abuse, eating disorders, and the shame that kept him silent for years. The two dive deep into the catalysts for addiction, the societal misconceptions around grief, and the transformative journey to sobriety and self-acceptance.Listeners will find inspiration in Jonathan's message of resilience and hope. From navigating loneliness to the importance of support systems and therapy, this conversation reminds us all that healing...2024-12-1838 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺Stress, Gut Health, and You: Exploring the Mind-Body Link - with Scott Rower l EP16 UMPIn this enlightening episode of Unshelling Medicine, we explore the fascinating world of GI psychology. Our guest, Scott Rower, shares insights into the gut-brain connection and how psychological factors can impact digestive health. From the vagus nerve's critical role to personal reflections on living with Crohn's disease, this episode uncovers actionable strategies for improving gut health through mind-body practices.Join us as we navigate the path to holistic well-being. Learn about evidence-based approaches to IBS, stress management, and how integrative care can make a profound difference. With topics like #GutHealth, #MindBodyConnection, and #StressManagement, this episode offers knowledge...2024-12-1139 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺The Self-Care Blueprint: Building Your Wellness Foundation - with Lauren Callahan l EP15 UMPWellness is an all-encompassing concept, connecting physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational aspects of life. In this episode, Idongesit and Lauren dive deep into how centering yourself, acknowledging your inner conflicts, and breaking cultural or societal barriers can set the foundation for true healing and balance. They explore practices like Internal Family Systems, offering insights into overcoming challenges and building a nurturing support system.Take the first step toward understanding and nurturing your unique needs. Tune in to hear inspiring recommendations on how to foster self-compassion and build your wellness journey. Don't miss the impactful insights Lauren shares...2024-12-0431 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺Mastering the Mind-Body Connection for True Healing - with Dr. Kristin Wild l EP14 Unshelling MedicineDiscover how the mind-body connection influences health with Dr. Kristin Wild, an advocate for holistic healing and autoimmune recovery. In this episode, Kristin shares her transformative journey, from facing an incurable diagnosis to pioneering a new integrative healthcare approach. Learn about her insights into epigenetics, earthing, and practical ways to overcome trauma, all while navigating societal challenges.Whether you're curious about bridging spirituality and modern medicine or need inspiration for your healing journey, this episode delivers invaluable lessons on resilience, growth, and the power of choice.#HolisticHealth #MindBodyConnection #HealingJourney➤ EPISODE LI...2024-11-271h 07Unshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺Bridging the Gap Between Patients and Providers - with Dana Sherwin l EP 13 Unshelling Medicine PodcastIn this episode of the Unshelling Medicine Podcast, we explore the remarkable journey of Dana Sherwin, a healthcare professional turned patient advocate. After being diagnosed with a rare genetic blood disorder, Dana’s life took an unexpected turn, leading her to navigate the complexities of the healthcare system from both sides. Her experiences reveal valuable lessons about improving communication with doctors, organizing care, and empowering oneself in the face of chronic illness.Dana’s story is not just about surviving but thriving as a proactive patient. She introduces the concept of the “thinking patient,” showing how preparation, asking t...2024-11-201h 17Unshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺Precision Nutrition and the Future of Preventative Health - with Dr. Laura Kelly l EP12 Unshelling Medicine PodcastIn this episode of the Unshelling Medicine Podcast, host Idongesit interviews Dr. Laura Kelly, an expert in integrative primary care, about her approach to personalized health management. Dr. Kelly discusses the benefits of using natural treatments, especially for chronic conditions like diabetes, and explains her self-developed digital health platform. This platform offers a modular, affordable way to support conditions like bone health through precision nutrition and genetic insights.The conversation expands to discuss how traditional diets function as natural medicines and the significance of preventative care in modern healthcare. Dr. Kelly’s insights about patient-centered care and he...2024-11-1355 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺Why Fad Diets Fail: Expert Tips for Sustainable Health - with Lea Dombrowski l EP 11 Unshelling Medicine PodcastIn this episode of the Unshelling Medicine Podcast, host Idongesit is joined by Lea Dombrowski, a holistic health coach and nutritionist specializing in women’s wellness, weight loss, and gut health. Lea opens up about her personal health challenges and how they led her to pursue holistic health and functional medicine. They discuss the common pitfalls of fad diets, the importance of a balanced metabolism, and why understanding gut health is foundational to overall wellness. Lea also shares practical tips on navigating the overwhelming health information out there and how to approach wellness with patience an...2024-11-0629 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺The Surprising Link Between Light Exposure and Your Health - with Dr. Martin Moore-Ede l EP 10 Unshelling Medicine PodcastIn this episode of Unshelling Medicine, Idongesit welcomes Dr. Martin Moore-Ede, former Harvard professor and author of The Light Doctor, to discuss the crucial yet often-overlooked role of light in health. They cover the effects of artificial lighting on circadian rhythms, specific health risks for shift workers, and practical ways to foster healthier lighting environments. Dr. Moore-Ede also touches on seasonal affective disorder, children’s screen time, and circadian-friendly lighting solutions for workplaces.➤ EPISODE LINKS:https://thelightdoctor.com/https://circadianlight.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-ede-80630a12/ ➤ C...2024-10-3027 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺Healing from Within: Gut Health, Nutrition, and Reiki with Lauren Callahan l EP 9 Unshelling Medicine PodcastIn this episode of Unshelling Medicine Podcast, host Idongesit welcomes Lauren Callahan, owner of Goddess Health and author of Powerful Not Tired. Lauren dives into the importance of energy, gut health, and balanced nutrition for midlife women, offering practical tips on how to heal from within. She emphasizes the role of mindset shifts, personalized nutrition, and gut testing as crucial steps to optimize health. Additionally, Lauren discusses the benefits of Reiki for emotional balance and overall wellness.#GutHealth #WomensWellness #reikihealing ➤ EPISODE LINKS: https://a.co/d/cSkgfms2024-10-2349 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺Healthcare and Peace: A Vision for Global Impact - with Jeffrey Charles l EP 8 Unshelling Medicine PodcastIn this episode, Idongesit Obeya interviews Jeffrey Charles Hardy, founder of the "Care for Peace" initiative. Hardy discusses his transition from corporate healthcare in the U.S. to global humanitarian work, focusing on rural healthcare systems. He shares the challenges of developing healthcare solutions in Myanmar, including the impact of political instability, and highlights the innovative use of mobile clinics in reaching remote communities. Key topics also include the need for government collaboration, sustainable funding, and grassroots involvement to ensure healthcare equity. Don’t miss Hardy’s inspiring story and vision for peace-driven healthcare.➤ EPISOD...2024-10-1645 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺Why Meditation Might Be the Key to Your Health - with Jeff Patterson l EP 7 Unshelling Medicine PodcastIn this episode of the Unshelling Medicine Podcast, Idongesit interviews Jeff Patterson, a meditation and martial arts teacher with over 36 years of experience. Jeff shares his journey from boxing to meditation, explores the benefits of various forms of meditation (including Tai Chi), and discusses the integration of meditation into modern medicine. They delve into the relationship between meditation and religious practices, the concept of yielding, and how meditation can help improve overall health, focus, and well-being. Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, Jeff’s insights will inspire you to find balance and mindfulness in y...2024-10-0945 minUnshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺Personalized Wellness Through Genetic Testing and Tailored Care - with Tripp Parks l EP 6 Unshelling Medicine PodcastWelcome to an exciting episode where we explore the world of personalized wellness through genetic testing with Tripp Parks, the CEO of Ascend Performance Training. Tripp shares his deeply personal journey that began with his mother's stroke-turned-dementia, which drove him to seek holistic and individualized health solutions. We discuss the science behind why generic health programs often fail and how Ascend Performance Training uses genetic testing, blood work, biomechanical assessments, and AI to craft customized health plans. 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