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Love is MedicineFood as a Source of Healing and Love w/ Ocean RobbinsOcean Robbins was born into the famous Baskin Robbins Family. A harsh brush with the reality of unhealthy diets changed Ocean, his parents, and eventually, his grandfather’s point of view and they have never looked back since. Now the CEO of the 500,000+ member Food Revolution Network, author, speaker, facilitator, father, dancer, and movement builder, Ocean is passionate about the necessary food revolution to regain the health of our nation. Key Takeaways Toxic chemicals that are routinely found in modern food are scientifically proven to contribute to disease, illness, and suffering You can simply enter the ki...2020-09-1000 minLove is MedicineThe Keys To A Happy Heart w/ Dr. Drew ChristensenDr. Drew Christensen is on a mission to bring the ‘heart’ back into medicine. Several years ago Dr. Christensen found himself stressed out, gaining weight, and with declining health. He decided to make the switch from family medicine to Functional Medicine and has since used a root-cause approach to healing his own health and many others. Heart Focused Medicine with Dr. Drew Christensen After becoming a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, opening Living Health MD and a trip to Eygpt that changed his understanding of the heart, Dr. Christensen became passionate about spending quality time with his...2020-09-0300 minLove is MedicineProof Of Heaven: A Near Death Experience w/ Dr. Eben AlexanderDr. Eben Alexander spent over 20 years as a renowned academic neurosurgeon, before waking up one morning with horrible back pain. Within 3.5 hours Dr. Alexander had slipped into a coma, that would take him away from this world for 7 days. When Dr. Alexander returned, his ability to regain his knowledge from this world, and the world he had experienced while unconscious, shocked medical professionals and the world alike. Proof Of Heaven with Dr. Eben Alexander The extraordinary world Dr. Alexander experienced within his coma has been the basis for his book, Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s...2020-08-2700 minLove is MedicineThe Paleo Cardiologist w/ Jack and Heather WolfsonJack and Heather Wolfson couldn’t have been raised more differently. Jack, a board-certified cardiologist, was brought up on the conventional understanding of pharmaceuticals and surgery. It wasn’t until he met Heather, a licensed chiropractor, that he began to understand the power of natural and holistic medicine. Together they have grown as a couple and as doctors, and are here today to open your eyes to the possibility of holistic practices. Creating a healthier lifestyle is very simple with natural remedies and tenants. If you are looking to feel better immediately and in the long term, this...2020-08-2000 minLove is MedicineNaturopathic Cardiology w/ Dr. Decker WeissBy combining the bones of naturopathic medicine with cardiology practices, it is possible to help your body restore and fix itself. Through a commitment to giving patients the opportunity to get well and using medicine without prejudice, anybody at any age can get better. Individualized care and the understanding of how and when these naturopathic treatments are best optimized is the key to creating long-lasting heart health for Dr. Decker Weiss. While conventional cardiology is designed to deal with the issue right in front of you, naturopathic cardiology works to embrace the whole story and the changes t...2020-08-1300 minLove is MedicineThe Link Between Thyroid & Heart Health w/ Dr. Alan ChristiansonDr. Alan Christianson is an NYT bestselling author and naturopathic doctor who specializes in natural endocrinology. Endocrinology is the study of hormones and hormone-related illnesses, and Dr. Christianson takes a holistic approach to analyze the whole body and how the different systems work together. Over 27 million people, or 25% of adults, suffer from some variation of thyroid illness. It takes a keen understanding of the physical structure of your thyroid, how your hormones are working together or against your thyroid, and an analysis of historical and invisible stressors to gain insight on your thyroid health, which is exactly w...2020-08-0600 minLove is MedicineThe Importance Of Play As An Adult w/ Michael MendizzaMichael Mendizza is an author, documentary filmmaker, social change maker, and thought leader. His work focuses on the intellectual construct of culture, the importance of play, and the balance between possibility and appropriateness. When you enter into a state of play, your ego is replaced with passion, commitment, and a willingness to try something more than once. Michael believes that real play is where real learning takes place and is here today to help you tap into the innate intelligence of your heart. By focusing on play, you can identify your eases and diseases so th...2020-07-3000 minLove is MedicineHow To Live A More Compassionate Life w/ Dr. Steven StosnyNegative emotional habits can impact the way in which you see the world, experience relationships, and express yourself. While it may be something you or your partner is subconsciously adopting, it can have a serious impact on your ability to solve issues and cope with stress. This is why I have asked Dr. Steven Stosny to share with us his research in the power of compassion and emotional habits. An author of several books including How To Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It and Love Without Hurt, Dr. Stosny is an expert in using the most p...2020-07-2300 minLove is MedicineIt's Time To Show Your Heart Some Love w/ Dr. Joel KahnDr. Joel Kahn is a powerhouse leader in integrative cardiology, founder of The Kahn Center for cardiac longevity, and voted ‘Sexiest Male Vegan’ by PETA in 2016. Much more than just glowing skin, Dr. Khan is here today to dive into the topic of heart health and what you can do to increase your heart’s longevity and overall health. While heart health is not a ‘one size fits all approach’, there are scientifically proven ways that you can improve your longevity and reverse your risk of cardiovascular damage. This episode is packed with knowledge about your heart health that...2020-07-1600 minLove is MedicineWays You Can Influence Your Energy Fields w/ Harry MasseyHarry Massey is the co-founder of NES Health and is responsible for creating the world’s first practical clinical system for reading an individuals ‘body-field’ and correcting it. Through cutting edge research and instrument development that is shaping the future of medicine, Harry is here today to share his knowledge on the energy field of the body, the concept of the Body-Field, and how you can make it work for your health. Every organ, every cell, and every part of your body has its own energy and information, which it both broadcasts and can detect from others. Harry w...2020-07-0900 minLove is MedicineHarnessing the Seasons and 5 Elements for Better Health w/ Dr. Sarita CoxHave you ever thought about the way that your health may be impacted by the seasons? Dr. Sarita Elizabeth Cox is a naturopathic physician who specializes in Traditional Chinese medicine. Today Dr. Cox is here today to show you how you can use your own elemental constitution to create the healthiest version of you. Through her easy to implement strategies, Dr. Cox is passionate about helping others implement the 5-Element System to understand the seasonal influence on their ‘root and branch’ health issues. In this episode, Dr. Cox will take us through the seasonal cycle, beginning with spri...2020-07-0200 minLove is MedicineLiving Right For Your Blood Type w/ Dr. Peter D’AdamoDo you know your blood type? Many American’s don’t, but it can be a true vital sign when it comes to dealing with your health. Dr. Peter D’Adamo is a naturopathic physician, distinguished professor of clinical sciences, author, and much more, who is passionate about converging science and nature to find whole-body health. By using blood types, epigenetics, and computer science, Dr. D’Adamo is individualizing medicine while still honoring the inherent idea of the healing power of nature. Different blood types respond differently to stress, environment, and the microbiome, and it is only by unders...2020-06-2500 minLove is MedicineSurprising Facts About Heart Health w/ Michael MurrayMost people think of cholesterol as the main marker of heart health, but what if there was something more? Michael Murray is one of the leading experts in the world of health and has published more than 30 books. Michael believes that health is a birthright, and is here today to share some surprising facts about heart health that most people don’t know. If you are curious about the role of c-reactive protein when it comes to your health, are looking for ways to naturally reduce your cholesterol and improve your health, or just want to understand wha...2020-06-1800 minLove is MedicineLiving A More Heart-Centered Way Of Life w/ Lee HarrisLee Harris is a transformational teacher on a new frontier, bringing uncommon insight, warmth, humor, and possibility to the human experience. A writer of bestselling books, creator of audio programs, and more, Lee helps people wake up, open themselves and rekindle their hope to remember the purpose of their lives. By looking at the world from an energetic and vibrational perspective, Lee believes that you can take care of yourself and others in a more impactful way than ever before. Everything from creating boundaries as an empath, to radical expression and the energy revolution is on the t...2020-06-1100 minLove is MedicineThe Serpent and the Butterfly: Seven Laws of Healing w/ Dr. Ben ReebsDr. Ben Reebs is an award-winning naturopathic doctor, founder of Portland Clinic of Natural Medicine, and author of the new book, The Serpent & The Butterfly: The Seven Laws of Healing. Dr. Reebs specializes in resolving chronic disease with natural medicine and is here today to discuss the ways you can incorporate the seven laws of healing into your journey. Dr. Reebs considers himself merely a colleague of the vital force and wants to help you work with the laws of vitality rather than against them. The triangle of chronic disease; toxicity, deficiency, and vital force, all respond...2020-06-0400 minLove is MedicineUnderstanding the Power of the Mind to Help Heal the Body w/ Dr. Kristen RaceWe are all living in a situation that has never before happened in our lifetime, which can come with its fair share of challenges. Dr. Kristen Race is a child psychologist, self-described brain geek, and mindfulness expert who is here today to help you understand the power of the mind and how it can help heal your body. Dr. Race wants to help you focus on the positives of our situation so that you can navigate the challenges facing you and your family with ease. When you understand how to switch your mindset you can start to r...2020-05-2800 minLove is MedicineStart Living Your Best Life w/ Michael SandlerIn 2006, Michael Sandler had a near-fatal bicycle accident while attempting to set a world record to skate from LA to NYC in support of those with learning disabilities. Instead of giving in to the fear and pain of the incident, Michael immediately knew that this was a gift that would create a better life for himself and others. A professional speed skater, cyclist, and coach for athletes and those with learning disabilities, Michael is probably the only person to be meditating and coaching from the back of an ambulance. While this may seem like an incredible story, i...2020-05-2100 minLove is MedicineBeing An Introvert In An Extrovert World w/ Jessica PanAfter years of white-knuckling her way through life as an introvert trying to exist in an extrovert’s world, Jessica Pan decided to face her fears head-on. What transpired was an introverts journey of self-discovery as she worked with social interaction professionals to say ‘yes’ to life for a year. Her resulting book, Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come, focuses on the differences and misconceptions surrounding introverts and extroverts and humorously highlights the importance of living comfortably in your own skin. Here today to explore the experience of living outside of your comfort zone and le...2020-05-1400 minLove is MedicineSimple Practices to Deal With Stress Now w/ Dr. Kristy LewisDuring this unprecedented time in history, it is important now more than ever to stop judging yourself and start nourishing your mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Kristy Lewis is a naturopathic doctor who is here today to share her insightful and loving point of view on how you can take care of yourself in general and especially during this time. Doing more, pushing yourself to be productive, and shaming ourselves for our bad habits are not sustainable ways to get through this pandemic. Instead, Dr. Kristy wants you to give yourself permission to just be rather than d...2020-05-0700 minLove is MedicineHow to Achieve Your Health Goals w/ Michelle NorrisMichelle Norris needs no introduction, as the co-founder, owner, and CEO of Paleo f(x), the largest paleo wellness platform and event in the world. After the tragic loss of her daughter, Michelle and her husband decided to honor her daughter’s gift and realized their true purpose of helping people change their lives. Michelle has brought the power of wellness and hope for healing to people all over the globe and is here today to show you how you can achieve your health goals. Michelle believes that everything happens for you, not to you, and wants to...2020-04-3000 minLove is MedicineUsing Your Genetics To Optimize Your Health w/ Erika GrayDid you know that your genetics can not only alter your physical and mental health, but they can also influence the way you experience the world? By understanding your genetic makeup you can identify the genes that may make taking good care of yourself a challenge, and find ways to become more self-aware. Erika Gray is a PharmD, co-founder of Toolbox Genomics, and passionate about optimizing your health by targeting your genetic makeup. Everything from the air you breathe to the food you eat can impact your genes, which is why Erika is here to help you u...2020-04-2300 minLove is MedicineHope & Faith In Your Role In The Universe w/ Catherine Clinton N.D.You may not realize it, but having hope and faith in your role in the Universe can play a huge part in your healing journey. Catherine Clinton is a licensed naturopathic doctor who focuses on gut health, autoimmunity and psycho-neuroimmunology. Catherine is fascinated by our ability to change our biology and physiology through our thoughts and is here today to share her perspective on the interconnectedness we all share. After enduring her own health journey with ulcerative colitis and Lyme disease, among others, Catherine was exposed to the connection between trauma, the gut microbiome, and the mitochondria. B...2020-04-1600 minLove is MedicineYou Are Energy w/ Amy StarkMany of you are curious about the ways that energy healing can help you not only create more energy for yourself but heal your body through the process as well. This is why I have brought Amy Stark from Stark Transformation onto the show today, to walk us through the tools necessary to have more energy and revitalize your health through energy medicine. A speaker, teacher and personal transformation expert who spent over a decade living with a chronic illness, Amy knows a thing or two about clearing our emotions to become unstuck and find true healing...2020-04-0900 minLove is MedicineMaking Friends As An Adult w/ Hope KelaherThe importance of social connections when it comes to our health and wellbeing is something that many health professionals are starting to take seriously. Studies show that loneliness can be detrimental to our health in many ways, and our relationships can affect both our emotional and physical wellbeing. Hope Kelaher is a relational and systematic therapist based in NYC and the author of the new book, Here To Make Friends: How To Make Friends As An Adult. Hope is passionate about helping those struggling with anxiety or depression find healing connections among family, friends and those you m...2020-04-0200 minLove is MedicineChanging Your Brain For The Better w/ Dr. Shauna ShapiroDo you sometimes feel stuck in the way that you feel or the habits that fill your days? Dr. Shauna Shapiro is a clinical psychologist, author, TEDx speaker, and mindfulness expert who is passionate about neuroplasticity, or our brain’s ability to change. The feelings of not being enough or self-critical thoughts are hardwired into our brains, but when you are able to pay attention with kindness and curiosity instead, you can start to change your brain for the better. Neuroplasticity tells us that change is always possible. Shauna has created daily practices to increase your happiness se...2020-03-2600 minLove is MedicineMeant For More w/ Lisa SasevichAfter getting fired from her dream job on the night before Christmas eve, Lisa Sasevich realized that many people were going about their lives without using their own unique values. To aid others in the search for finding their purpose, Lisa created The Invisible Close, a home-based business that has generated more than 40 million dollars in sales and has taught over 15,000 mission-driven entrepreneurs how to harness their million-dollar value in 134 countries. Finding your unique purpose, and leveraging it into a way to make money and make a difference in the world may seem like a daunting task, w...2020-03-1900 minLove is MedicineCreating Happiness From The Inside Out w/ Margie BissingerMargie Bissinger is a physical therapist, integrative health coach, and happiness expert and trainer. Margie works with her clients to remove pain and embrace happiness habits so that they can increase their happiness set point and create happiness from the inside out. Happiness is not dependent on your circumstances or success, but it is an inward job. Everything from your environment to your genetics can play a role in your happiness level, and it is only by embracing happiness habits that you can create an inner state of peace and wellbeing. 80% of the average person’s t...2020-03-1200 minLove is MedicineThe Positive Power Of The Community Cure w/ James MaskellDid you know that some researchers believe that loneliness is worse for you than smoking? James Maskell is the creator of the Functional Forum, the world’s largest functional medicine conference, and is here today to talk about the power of community and why he is passionate about finding a cure for loneliness. Loneliness and a lack of community can be linked to multiple lifestyle-driven chronic diseases, and James wants to create a new standard of social connections to help others relieve pain and reverse disease. Re-engaging people into a social community is a necessary medical intervention, an...2020-03-0500 minLove is MedicineHow Sugar Affects Your Hormones w/ Ritamarie LoscalzoRitamarie Loscalzo is living proof of the profound capability of our bodies to heal itself. The founder of The Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, Doctor of Chiropractic, herbal medicine coach and much more, Ritamarie is passionate about using nature to restore and balance your body. The high levels of sugar in our modern world is having a disastrous impact on our health, and Ritamarie is here to show you how you can use nature and food to balance your blood sugar. The signs of blood sugar regulation deficiencies are prominent in those with health challenges, but yet modern...2020-02-2700 minLove is MedicineYour Journey Back To Health w/ Sachin PatelSachin Patel is a philanthropist, teacher, coach, father, and founder of The Living Proof Institute. Sachin is passionate about helping people live their best life through the total mind, body and spirit embracement of functional medicine. After his career as a chiropractor opened his eyes to the system of degraded health that is so prevalent in our modern society, Sachin said enough is enough and started to make a change. By focusing on our issues of health from a software perspective rather than a hardware one, Sachin is helping his clients stop being limited by their bodies. ...2020-02-2000 minLove is MedicineReconnecting To Your Trust In Nature w/ Nadine ArtemisAfter a fire ravaged her home and all of her and her ancestor’s belongings, Nadine Artemis was lost. It was the healing power of nature that motivated Nadine to activate her resiliency and move forward. Now an author of two books, aromacologist and creator of the first-ever full concept aromatherapy store in North America at the age of 22, Nadine is an expert in trusting the Universe and utilizing nature’s powerful tools. Instead of having a long-distance love affair with nature, Nadine is here to encourage you to connect back into the world around us and appr...2020-02-1300 minLove is MedicineEmpowering Yourself To Live A Better Life w/ Dr. Stephanie EstimaWelcome to the first official episode of Season 2 of Love Is Medicine. Today we are starting the new seasons off with a bang, as I am joined by a doctor of chiropractic and expert in functional neurology, brain metabolism and the application of the ketogenic diet for female physiology, Dr. Stephanie Estima. Dr. Stephanie is passionate about helping to empower women to live better lives by knowing better and doing better for their bodies. Today Dr. Stephanie is here to dive into everything from hormone derangement to your menstrual cycle and how stress affects the brain so...2020-02-0600 minLove is MedicineUnderstand & Heal Hidden Causes Of Male Anger w/ Dr. Jed DiamondDr. Jed Diamond’s mission is simple, he wants to teach men how to be good men in this world, and help women nurture a relationship with a good man. A leader in the field of gender-specific health care, author of 16 books and founder of MenAlive, Dr. Jed Diamond is an expert in the innate differences between men and women and a proponent for our ability to build healthy relationships despite those differences. Instead of galvanizing the world against men and fatherhood, Jed’s work allows us to understand the different psychological and physiological needs of men that...2020-01-3000 minLove is MedicineHow To Use Essential Oils To Help You Heal w/ Dr. Mariza SnyderAfter a lifetime of constant illness, Dr. Mariza Snyder was introduced to the powerful healing properties of essential oils. These natural, anti-viral oils have changed Dr. Mariza’s life along with thousands of other people who have found true healing in the power of plant medicine. A best selling author and hormone expert, Dr. Mariza is here to share the strength of essential oils with you today. Disease often comes from the disconnection of our relationship to nature and the world around us, and essential oils can help bring us back to our roots. Aromatherapy has been ar...2020-01-2300 minLove is MedicinePositive Psychology To Heal Your Life w/ Sandra ScheinbaumHave you ever heard of positive psychology? Sandra Scheinbaum is an expert in the field of positive psychology, mind-body medicine, and ultimately helping her clients thrive. Passionate about helping others transform their health care and become the CEO’s of their bodies, Sandra is here to share her immense knowledge with you today. A breath of fresh air in the mind-body medicine space, Sandra uses her 35-year history as a clinical psychologist to help her patients stop having panic attacks, and start to thrive using your unique character strengths. Through your ability to harness your inner strengths, inc...2020-01-1600 minLove is MedicineLearning To Free Yourself From Your Mental Prison w/ Dr. Christina BjorndalHave you ever considered that the best way to address our society’s mental health struggles is through the embracement of our emotions instead of the shaming? Dr. Christina Bjorndal is leading authority in naturopathic treatment of mental illness and works with her clients to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. An author of three books who has shared her philosophy of wellness with icons such as Jenny McCarthy, Dr. Chris is here to bring the conversation around naturopathic approaches to mental health and wellness to the forefront. Today Dr. Chris is here to provide a fu...2020-01-0900 minLove is MedicineHow To Raise A Resilient Child Through Good Nutrition w/ Jess ShermanHave you ever considered the power of good nutrition on your child’s mental health, learning aptitude and resilience? Jess Sherman is a former teacher, registered holistic nutritionist, and family health expert who specializes in nutrition for brain health and raising resilience in kids. Today Jess is here to reframe your understanding of resilience and provide you with practical tips to increasing resilience in your children. By viewing the brain and the body as one ecosystem, you can improve both the health and the stress tolerance of yourself and those you love. Jess dives into the...2020-01-0200 minLove is MedicineHow To Fight Fatigue With The Energy Blueprint w/ Ari WhittenWhen you don’t have enough energy to get through your day, everything in your life suffers. Ari Whitten knows the struggle of chronic fatigue first hand and has connected the dots throughout a decade of study to create a coherent framework grounded in scientific evidence for understanding human energy enhancement. The best selling author, fatigue and energy specialist who focuses on taking an evidence-based approach to energy enhancement, Ari is here to bust some myths surrounding chronic fatigue and shine a light at what conventional and holistic medicine has to offer. Today we are brea...2019-12-2600 minLove is MedicineStart Living With Intention & How To Do It w/ Tonya DaltonHave you ever considered that hiding behind your busy schedule could be stopping you from deepening your relationships and living the life that you desire? Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert, writer, speaker, and founder of inkWELL Press Productivity Co. Today Tonya is here to explain to you why you should stop living with the fear of missing out and start actively choosing how you want to spend your time. Instead of filling your days with the things that society tells you you ‘should’ be doing, Tonya wants you to start focusing on your priorities and living a li...2019-12-1900 minLove is MedicineHow To Tune Into Your Breath To Find True Healing w/ Victoria AlbinaVictoria Albina can remember always being sick, which is why she started to adopt the identity of a sick person as part of her inner truth. Through her healing journey, Victoria realized that it was only by finding gratitude in her ability to feel symptoms and dismissing her habitual thoughts that were keeping her sick that she was able to re-establish her ability to heal from within. Now a cognitive-behavioral life coach, breathwork meditation facilitator, herbalist, and family nurse practitioner, Victoria helps others manage their minds and engage with their breath to find true healing instead of...2019-12-1200 minLove is MedicineWhat Is Infrared & How Can It Help You Heal w/ Connie ZackWhen her brother became increasingly ill with no cure in sight, a dentist-recommended infrared therapy to help him release the toxins from his body. What Connie Zack saw was a total healing transformation that urged her to create Sunlighten Sauna. For the last 17 years, Connie has grown this business from her basement to a brand-new headquarters and takes pride in producing infrared sauna products that are made with love every step of the way. Infrared light therapy can heal you from the inside out and is a pleasurable way of detoxing your body and helping your body...2019-12-0500 minLove is MedicineHow To Embrace Vulnerability, Self-Compassion & Healthy Masculinity w/ Stefanos SifandosAfter unhealthy relationships with others and himself in his childhood started impacting his relationships as an adult, Stefanos Sifandos decided to take a good look at the intimate relationships within his life and the role his masculinity played in his self-perception. A coach who is deeply immersed in men’s empowerment, Stefanos works to create a space of non-judgment for men to express who they are instead of going into their suppressed shadow. In a world that is increasingly supportive of the women’s empowerment movement, men can often be left behind. This episode is dedicated to prom...2019-11-2900 minLove is MedicineHow To Unlock The Power Of Your Vibe w/ Robyn OpenshawHave you ever thought of yourself as a substance that attracts or repels others through your energy, frequency, and vibration? Robyn Openshaw is an expert in helping others unlock their energetic frequencies and leverage the positivity that can come as a result. A former psychotherapist, university professor, and lecturer, Robyn has authored over 15 books including her latest book, Vibe, which helps others unlock the power of energetic frequencies. When we are able to build our bodies out of higher vibration materials, you automatically begin to attract those vibrating at the same level as you. This can be a...2019-11-2100 minLove is MedicineHow To Get A Handle On Your Hormones w/ Dr. Carrie JonesWhile hormones are often villainized or dismissed, they can play a huge role in your relationships, mood and overall health. Dr. Carrie Jones is a functional medicine women’s health and hormone doctor, speaker, and medical director of the DUTCH test, a test specifically designed to help women get a handle on their hormones and understand their adrenals. Passionate about educating and empowering women on the ‘hard stuff’ in regards to our hormonal biochemistry as women, Carrie is here to help you stand up for yourself and increase your ability to do research and help you work on your...2019-11-1400 minLove is MedicineWhy You Need To Embrace Life's Unplanned Challenges w/ Rachel KodanazRachel Kodanaz’s world was shattered when her husband passed away unexpectedly leaving her with a two-year-old daughter and a life full of uncertainty. Through her strength and perseverance, she was able to come out of the other side and now teaches others how to embrace life’s challenges, both planned and unplanned. A best selling author, speaker, and consultant, Rachel knows first hand that loss is part of our life experience and helps others embrace the opportunity that loss gives us to heal the deep areas of our hearts and minds. It is only by und...2019-11-0700 minLove is MedicineHow To Support Good Health & Harmony Within A Family w/ Amy Rothenberg NDYour naturopathic doctor should play the same consulting role in your household as your accountant or lawyer. While naturopathic medicine is not a quick fix, it can help guide you during moments of insecurity or ambiguity during your journey as a parent and partner. Amy Rothenberg, N.D, works with individuals and families to support good health and harmony throughout everyone’s unique family structure. Amy helps parents navigate the vast amount of information that is currently out there to figure out how to be in control of your house, kids, and life. If taking you...2019-10-3100 minLove is MedicineHow To Find Balance With Your Hormones w/ Fiona McCullochToday we are taking a deep dive into our hormones and how they impact our brain, emotions, and ways of thinking. Fiona McCulloch is a naturopathic doctor and founder of the White Lotus Clinic, servicing women with a vast array of hormonal conditions and helping them take control of their hormones and how they impact their daily life. As women, we naturally cycle through different levels of hormones, but it is up to us to understand how we can naturally navigate that and handle the stressful shifts in our cycles and our lives that can cause hormonal i...2019-10-2400 minLove is MedicineSetting Boundaries to Improve Personal & Business Relationships w/ Erin MatlockBoundaries are a tricky subject for many of us, including yours truly. Setting them, keeping them and the implications on our health and wellbeing when we ignore our boundaries is something that many of us don't explore enough, which is exactly the focus of this episode. Erin Matlock is a speaker, coach, and entrepreneur who is passionate about suicide prevention and helping people understand the role they play in creating chaos in their own life. Boundaries can be everything from your tone of voice to your posture or your silence, and it is only by understanding your...2019-10-1700 minLove is MedicineLife Loves You: Unblock Your Joy and Heal w/ Udo ErasmusUdo Erasmus is the legendary founder of Udo’s Choice supplement company, pioneer of flax seed oil, author and speaker who has inspired millions with his wisdom behind life's energy and every human's ability to be in harmony with nature and humanity. After a chaotic outer life as a child and poisoning through pesticides, Udo turned inwards for something to depend on. What he found was unconditional love from inside himself, the ability to regenerate and heal, and the importance of bringing his awareness back to his consciousness. Ultimately we come to this Earth for a sp...2019-10-1000 minLove is MedicineHow To Thrive Despite Chronic Illness Naturally w/ Laura NevilleLaura Neville is a licensed naturopathic physician who was days away from death at the age of seven from an autoimmune disease. Although conventional medicine is what kept her alive, Laura believes that naturopathic medicine is what truly made her well, and she has since become dedicated to sharing the naturopathic treasures she used to her heal herself with the world. Everyone has the opportunity to heal without exception, and it is possible to change everything from your hormonal imbalances to fatigue in order to find a new zest for life. If you want to learn how...2019-10-0300 minLove is MedicineFrom Hangry to Healthy; Balance Your Energy & Feel Amazing w/ Dr. Brooke KalanickWhen we under nourish ourselves it can wreak havoc on our hormones, energy levels, and overall happiness, which is why it is so important to take a holistic approach to heal your entire body. This is the concept behind Dr. Brooke Kalanick’s new book, Hangry: 5 Simple Steps to Balance Your Hormones and Restore Your Joy. We have all been hangry before, and Dr. Brooke has created a foolproof framework to help you get it all done while honoring yourself at the same time. A naturopathic and functional medicine doctor, Dr. Brooke works to help women reset th...2019-09-2900 minLove is MedicineOwn Your Self - The Surprising Path To Heal Depression, Anxiety Without Pharmaceuticals w/ Kelly Brogan, M.D.Holistic women’s health psychiatrist, New York Times Bestselling author and integrative therapist, Kelly Brogan, M.D., knows what it takes to overcome psychiatric symptoms and conditions. Kelly embraces a root-cause approach to psychiatric illness and helps her patients get out of the zombie-like state caused by pharmaceuticals and start finding hope and possibility through personal truths. Emotions, physical and chemical imbalance, nutrition, stress and more can all play a role in how your mind is functioning and how you make cognitive and behavioral decisions. When you are able to find a portal to your own personal pow...2019-09-2600 minLove is MedicineWhat is Love? Social Constructs, Biology, and Pure Magic w/ Carrie JenkinsWhen it comes to love, the majority of us simultaneously feel as though we are experts and have no idea what we are doing. Carrie Jenkins is a writer and philosophy professor who explores the philosophy behind love and the impact of socially constructed romantic love. Love is a subjective experience, and it is only by combining the theories of love as biology, phenomenology, chemistry, and magic that we can begin to piece together the puzzle of this conscious experience. Instead of thinking of love as a winning or losing game, or something that you are failing a...2019-09-1900 minLove is MedicineThe Power Of Sleep & How To Conquer It w/ Dr. John NeustadtSleep issues are common, they are everywhere, and almost every single person will face sleep challenges at some point in their life. This is why it is important to be aware of these issues, which is what Dr. John Neustadt is here to talk with us about today. A real expert in sleep, voted the best doctor among all physicians in the Best of Bozeman survey, having published over 100 research reviews and known as a top 10 cited author by Elsevier, John is the go-to doctor for all things sleep and its important role in healing. John...2019-09-1200 minLove is MedicineHow To Heal Physical Symptoms Using The Power Of The Mind & Emotions w/ Dr. Brandy GillmoreAfter seven years of suffering from chronic nerve pain that left her bedridden, Dr. Brandy Gillmore decided to stop listening to the doctors saying ‘there was nothing that could be done’ and take her healing measures into her own hands. Fascinated by the power of placebo, and eventually finding true physical healing through mental stimulation, Dr. Gillmore has been on the path to sharing this knowledge with others ever since. We all know that emotions can influence the physical body, like when you are scared to death or too anxious to talk, but Dr. Gillmore has taken this...2019-09-0500 minLove is MedicineMusic as Medicine: Healing Frequencies w/ Michael TyrrellHarmonic frequency impacts everything from how light, color, sound, hue, thought, word, music, and intention vibrate. It is part of the world around us, yet so many of us do not understand the powerful impact that frequency has on our daily lives. After a life-changing trip to Jerusalem, Michael Tyrrell was confronted with his true calling in life and has since created Wholetones, to express the healing ability of sound by the way of music. Michael believes that his contribution to the optimum life ‘toolbox’ is mixing music with frequencies to help make peoples lives better while gett...2019-08-2900 minLove is MedicineWhy Wellness Can Be A Family Affair w/ Katie WellsMoms are some of the busiest, most overwhelmed people on the planet, but they also have the ability to change a culture from the building blocks. As a mom of six with a background in journalism, Katie Wells realized the innate power moms have in the world and started on her journey to stop our kids from ever having to face the health challenges so prevalent in the world today. Katie started her website, Wellness Mama, as a way to provide simple answers to helping families get healthier. An award-winning blogger, author, and podcaster, Katie is an e...2019-08-2200 minLove is MedicineHow To Find A Community That Will Help You Thrive w/ Michelle PerisThe aspect of community has been wildly overlooked as an essential human need that is integral to our health. Michelle Peris is a naturopathic doctor, community builder and women's empowerment advocate who found true belonging in the naturopathic medicine realm and now works to share the healing powers of community with others. Feeling disconnected, lonely or stressed is proven to increase your risk of disease, impacting everything from your hormones to mental health. This is why Michelle is passionate about sharing the common stories of the human experience to help people on their healing journey. B...2019-08-1500 minLove is MedicineHow To Safely Detox From Harmful Toxins & Heavy Metals w/ Wendy MyersWe all know that there are harmful toxins out there, such as pesticides and heavy metals, that can seem impossible to avoid. But did you know that these toxins may be playing a role in how your body thinks and relates to itself? Wendy Myers knows first hand the struggles of toxins and heavy metals and has created the Myers Detox website and protocol to help others heal from these silent intruders. Toxins could be having an effect on your mind and body, impacting everything from your hormones to fertility and energy levels. Wendy is here today t...2019-08-0800 minLove is MedicineFinding Your Grit: How To Persevere When It Gets Hard w/ Razi BerryWhat is grit? When we think of the traits associated with grit we also thing of perseverance and determination and someone who won't give up. While grit has many definitions, only you have the knowledge to answer for yourself whether you should give up or keep going. It is only by listening to the messages that your body is sending you that you can know when you should use your grittiness to find sustained attention and focus. By ignoring the distractions of goals that conflict with your long term objectives, fostering your grit and improving your attention s...2019-08-0500 minLove is MedicineHealing from Multiple Sclerosis w/ Dr. Terry WahlsDr. Terry Wahls did what many doctors said was impossible, she healed herself from advance Multiple Sclerosis (MS). A clinical professor of medicine who preaches the importance of paleo principles and functional medicine, Dr. Wahls created The Wahls Protocol during her own health journey and has since become fully committed to sharing this information with others. We all know that diet and lifestyle impact our health, but Dr. Wahls is the epitome of hope and is here to change the way you think about disease and health. By implementing a therapeutic diet and lifestyle into your life...2019-08-0100 minLove is MedicineThe Transformative Powers Of Cannabis w/ Dr. Jake FeliceDid you know there are more types of cannabis out there than there are types of dogs? And just like a dog, it can take lots of research and trials before finding the right fit for your family. Dr. Jake Felice is here to help assist you on your journey as he explains the transformative powers of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and the healing nature of plant medicine. Cannabis as a medicinal natural treatment has exploded within the last few years, with the discovery that our ECS plays a role in every aspect of our lives and...2019-07-2800 minLove is MedicineThe Change Triangle: Emotions as the Doorway to Healing Anxiety and Depression w/ Hilary Jacobs HendelHilary Jacobs Hendel is a licensed social worker, author of the critically acclaimed and two-time award-winning book, It’s Not Always Depression, she is a certified psychoanalyst and AEDP psychotherapist and supervisor, has published articles in The New York Times, TIME, and Oprah, and also consulted on the psychological development of characters on AMC’s Mad Men. It is true that we really think with our whole bodies, which is why it is important to equip yourself with the skills and knowledge necessary to calm and regulate your nervous system, resist from acting on impulses and minimize your sha...2019-07-2500 minLove is MedicineThree Types of Intuition w/ Razi BerryEver since I began publishing natural medicine case studies I have become aware that the most common illnesses found in our modern society are as a result of lifestyle. The easiest way to get back into the awareness of your body’s signals and avoid these diseases is by strengthening your intuition. Intuition or intuitive perception is something that we all take part in, but those in a cohesive state with emotional awareness tend to be able to tap into their intuition with greater ease. Intuition takes place on an emotional, cellular and physiological level and can ma...2019-07-2100 minLove is MedicineWisdom of the Ancients for Modern Healing w/ Dr. Javier PalaciosDr. Javier Palacios is a naturopathic physician who focuses on craniosacral and botanical medicine to address the ways our bodies tell us they need attention, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Dr. Palacious works to balance his patient's body, mind, and vitality through ancient ways of healing and self-awareness practices. Today Dr. Palacios is here to reintroduce us to the ancient healing ways of our ancestors and help us create harmony between our outside environments and the person within. Dr. Palacious believes that by embracing experiential self-awareness you can begin to seek answers from within yourself i...2019-07-1800 minLove is MedicineHow To Use Essential Oils To Cure Yourself & Your Family w/ Dr. Andrea GreinerEssential oils have so many wonderful properties, and they can even be used to heal your child’s symptoms. Natural solutions such as essential oils diminish the need for antibiotics and can help your entire family feel better naturally and effectively. Dr. Andrea Greiner uses essential oil homeopathy on both of her children and has seen first hand the incredible results that can arise from treating both children and adults with oils. If you are curious about diving into the world of essential oils or need help deciding on what oil is right for what symptom, Andrea is...2019-07-1400 minLove is MedicineThe Beautiful No w/ Sheri SalataSheri Salata landed a ‘dream job’ at the Oprah Winfrey Network at age 35 and went on to become the co-president of the network and president of Harpo Productions. At 56, Sheri looked around and realized that while she had a dream career, she did not have a dream life. Instead of becoming defeated by this realization, Sheri decided to make her own life full though creativity and perseverance. In her new book, The Beautiful No, Sheri recounts how you can turn some of the most disappointing moments of your life into opportunities through mindset and the stories you tell...2019-07-1100 minLove is MedicineScience and Spirituality w/ Dr. Rupert SheldrakeDr. Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist, author of 85 scientific papers and 12 books. He is most well known for his hypothesis on morphic resonance and his work studying plants and morphogenesis. Dr. Sheldrake works to bridge the gap between our consciousness and the vital force of the Earth through his experiments and research and is here today to discuss how we can use morphic resonance, epigenetics, and spirituality to better understand our own actions. Join us as we discover the role morphogenetic fields play in how plants develop, ways that morphic resonance creates a collective shared memory that c...2019-07-0700 minLove is MedicineOverwhelm: How To Conquer It & Live Tranquilly w/ Dr. Samantha BrodyFeeling overwhelmed is not a state of consciousness that you should be in for long. The feeling of overwhelm is really the result of the accumulation of stress in our lives and is what Dr. Samantha Brody is passionate about curing. A naturopathic practitioner and acupuncturist, Dr. Samanatha works to transform the lives of her clients through innovative personalized approaches that create room in your life for the unexpected. Dr. Samantha is all about thinking outside the box when it comes to things you can't control. By identifying your core values, Dr. Samantha believes that you can f...2019-07-0400 minLove is MedicineHow To Defeat Self Sabotage & Eradicate Excuses w/ Dr. Gabrielle LyonWhen working to heal your life with love, it is important to take care of all aspects of yourself, including your physical body. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine doctor who focuses on muscle centric medicine and is here today to help you level up your body and your mind. Did you know that your skeletal muscle is the largest organ in the body, and can be the key to longevity and optimal health? Often as women, we are told to start small or are encouraged to try something else. Instead, Dr. Gabrielle works with her...2019-06-3000 minLove is MedicineFinding Your Soulmate, Keeping Love w/ Arielle FordArielle Ford became the self-proclaimed poster child for single women over forty when she found her soulmate and was asked to share her strategies. Twenty-five years later she is a leading personality in the personal growth and spirituality movement, love and relationship expert and author of nine books. Arielle works to promotes consciousness to help people find love, keep love and most importantly, be love. On this episode, Arielle shares her insight into the techniques you can use to attract your soulmate, how to navigate online dating after forty, why the ‘self-love’ trend is driving her crazy, and s...2019-06-2700 minLove is MedicineHealing When It Seems Impossible w/ Dr. Shiroko SokitchWe have all felt that internal sickness of having something in the world that you want to do or want to stop doing, that feels impossible. Dr. Shiroko Sokitch is living proof that healing is possible even when it seems unattainable, and is here today to share tools to help you overcome whatever you are struggling even if it feels inconceivable. Combining her background in conventional Western medicine with her passion for Chinese medicine, Shiroko uses a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach to assist your energy in becoming balanced. She works to find balance in your...2019-06-2300 minLove is MedicineThe Epigenetics of Love & Healing w/ Bruce LiptonBruce Lipton is an internationally recognized stem cell biologist, author of The Biology of Belief, and leader in bridging science and spirit. Bruce has proven ones ability to create a life you love through consciousness, repetition and habit-forming, and believes that negative beliefs lead to a negative reality. We If the function of the mind is to create coherence between our reality and our beliefs, it is no wonder that those who believe they are sick or think negative thoughts, continue to manifest this negative atmosphere. This can impact your relationships, health, and ability to experience joy...2019-06-2000 minLove is MedicineHeart Centered Healing With Nature w/ Dr. Maya ShetreatDr. Maya Shetreat has trained in the traditional medical realm and the homeopathic atmosphere of elder spiritual leaders in remote parts of the world. Throughout her research, Dr. Maya has discovered that the key to finding transformational healing is not in a prescription pad but instead found in the glorious beauty of nature. Embracing the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or Forest Bathing, Dr. Maya looks outside of conventional medicine to embrace the ways that nature can heal you. Learn how your urban environment is impacting your life expectancy, how to use nature to reconnect with your own...2019-06-1600 minLove is MedicineHow Hope Can Heal You w/ Razi BerryHope has the power to improve your expectations, mood and your body's susceptibility to illness. Having hope in your life can help you better understand the world around you, and provide you with the tools to adapt to circumstances as they change. Even if the outcome that we expect isn't what happens, isn't it worthwhile to live in the joyful anticipation of something good rather than spend time worrying about something that hasn't happened yet? By understanding the biological, intellectual, wishful and transcendent stages of hope, you can reset your overall expectations and have faith in hope...2019-06-1300 minLove is MedicineFinancial Health During Loss & Grief w/ Jennifer LuzzattoAfter losing her husband and sister within the same year, Jennifer Luzzatto felt overwhelmed by the financial and legal responsibilities she found herself with, unable to handle them despite her background in finance. With the knowledge she gained through this despondent time, Jennifer set out to help others make sense of their new financial situation after the loss of a loved one with her financial services and new book, Inheriting Chaos with Compassion. A certified financial planner, chartered financial analyst and NAPAFA financial advisor with over thirty years experience in financial services, Jennifer knows first hand what i...2019-06-0900 minLove is MedicineWhen People Aren't Happy For You w/ Razi BerryOnce you make the choice to kick that bad habit, embark on that new responsibility or reach for that seemingly unachievable dream, we expect our loved ones to be supportive of our new decisions. However, sometimes this can threaten those same people, and make them seem unattached, disloyal, or straight up mean. When the people we love don't support us it can hurt, but ultimately, it is the natural selection of those you shouldn't be surrounding yourself with. Today I am exploring what to do when those closest to you aren't ready for the changes you are...2019-06-0600 minLove is MedicineSaying Yes to a Relationship of Depth, True Connection, and Enduring LOVE w/ Dr. Stan TatkinDr. Stan Tatkin is an assistant clinical professor at the UCLA School of Medicine and has spent the past 20 years helping individuals and couples form meaningful long term relationships. Stan works to promote freshness in a relationship through honesty and helps create a space between a couple that is safe from the rest of intrusive thirds in the world. Today Stan is introducing us to his psychobiological approach to couple therapy (PACT), proposes how he views relationship personalities in a form of islands and waves and explains the elusive ‘Couple Bubble’ and how to take steps towards it...2019-06-0200 minLove is MedicineYour Mind as Medicine w/ Dr. Igor SchwartzmanWe all have stories that are part of us, and Dr. Igor Schwartzman believes in listening to those stories and the voice within ourselves to change your perspective around health. A naturopathic physician with a background in research and academia, Dr. Schwartzman acts as a bridge between modern science and ancient spiritual teaching to empower others to look within themselves to find a true source of healing. Dr. Schwartzman believes that true healing does not come from a bottle or prescription, but instead from the vast healing capability inside your own mind. By changing your perspective and...2019-05-3000 minLove is MedicineMarry Yourself - The Power of Self Relationship w/ Dr. Erin MooreDr. Erin Moore is a naturopathic doctor who believes in making herself obsolete through her drugless private practice and behavior change courses. Dr. Erin helps heal chronic diseases through a dialogue that identifies the subconscious belief systems you may be holding onto from the past that are causing your current physical symptoms. She believes in putting your relationship with yourself as the driver in charge of your transformation and works through modes of healing over medicine to help patients cure themselves. On this episode, Dr. Erin is providing you the information necessary to empower yourself to be...2019-05-2600 minLove is MedicineReset your Metabolism w/ Dr. Alan ChristiansonMany of us, including yours truly, were told from a young age that your metabolism is something that you are either cursed or blessed with, and there was no way to change it. Dr. Alan Christianson is here to explain why this couldn't be further from the truth and provide simple and effective ways to get healthier, heal your metabolism and even drop a few dress sizes while you are at it. Dr. Christianson believes in freeing your organs of their internal fat through the healing of your liver so that you can make changes that will...2019-05-2300 minLove is MedicineYou Don't Have To Be Happy All The Time w/ Razi BerryIn our popular culture, a life filled with positivity seen through rose-colored glasses seems to be the ideal standard. I argue that by not acknowledging the negative emotions of being human, we are actually doing harm to our mental and physical health. It is proven that those who resist exploring their negative emotions increase their risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and many other chronic illnesses. Only by facing our feelings of injustice and expressing them in a healthy way can we truly let go of the toxicity and heal our minds and bodies. Today I explain how...2019-05-1900 minLove is MedicineMind-Body Perspective on Endometriosis w/ Dr. Laura BelusI don’t know about you, but every day I feel the connection between the mind and body growing stronger. The mind-body continuum plays a huge role in women's health and how the body was designed to heal itself. Dr. Laura Belus knows this all too well as a naturopathic doctor specializing in health optimization, hormone balance, skin health, and anti-aging medicine. Today Dr. Laura is here to shed some light on ways that you can optimize your hormones and use your intuition to guide you towards the right treatment for you. Dr. Laura believes in the in...2019-05-1600 minLove is MedicineThe Truth About Birth Control w/ Dr. Jolene BrightenMany of us know the hormonal birth control pill as a fix to common issues many women face such as irregular periods, acne, painful cramps, and more. But the potentially dangerous side effects of birth control, paired with our misunderstanding and lack of knowledge surrounding these prescriptions, have caused chaos in many women's bodies. Dr. Jolene Brighten acknowledged the need to do more research and has since started asking the tough questions to fight for women's autonomy over her own body. A functional naturopathic doctor, nutritional biochemist and author of Beyond the Pill, Dr. Jolene Brighten is...2019-05-1200 minLove is MedicineHow To Battle Against Pelvic Pain w/ Dr. Jessica DrummondDr. Jessica Drummond is the founder of the Integrative Women’s Health Institute and is passionate about empowering women who struggle with chronic pelvic pain conditions and hormonal imbalances. A women's health specialist and pelvic floor know it all, Dr. Jessica is here today to share how she was able to heal her own pelvic pain through nutritional and lifestyle medicine. Because our bodies are so interconnected, different physiological symptoms can often come together creating pain in the pelvic area. This can lead to endometriosis, painful sex or vulvodynia, muscle dysfunction, and more. Instead of placing a ba...2019-05-0900 minLove is MedicineGetting Your Life In Place For True Healing & Health w/ Elaine GlassElaine Glass has sat with over 30,000 patients throughout her prior 30-year career as a dental hygienist, and her current work as a Certified Master Life Coach, advisor, and speaker. After making the connection between her innate sensibility to calm her dental patients into a slumber through energy fields, and the ending of her own unhappy marriage, Elaine realized she needed to take her gifts to the world and help others live a life of purpose too. Today Elaine works with her clients, including yours truly, to help fully realize their ability to love yourself and leap. Listen...2019-05-0500 minLove is MedicineHow Poetry Heals You: The Art and Science of Being Moved w/ Razi BerryThroughout time, poetry has been an incredibly powerful art tool that is wonderfully compelling when conveying all of the emotions that make life meaningful. Poetry can connect us across time and space and render even the smallest moments meaningful, but have you ever wondered what powers the art of poetry possesses beyond that? Join me as I uncover the intuitive, ancestral and physiological responses one can have to poetry, and explore how poetry can bridge the gap between the art and the sciences to encourage higher order thinking. Accepting poetry as a key influencing factor to encourage...2019-03-2900 minLove is MedicinePhysology of Rejection: An Emotional and Physical Pain w/ Razi BerryEverybody has been rejected at some point in their lives. Whether big or small, rejection can hurt just as much as a broken arm or bruised knee, so why don’t we treat it the same? On this episode, I am redefining pain to include the social component and examining exactly why rejection can hurt so bad. The lingering pain of rejection can change our lives forever, so it is necessary to understand the emotional, cognitive and social components of a distressing experience. Get ready to learn how the brain is impacted by pain regardless of its or...2019-03-2400 minLove is MedicineConsciousness & Conscience: Good, Bad and What Makes As Aware of it All w/ Razi BerryScientists have long been amazed by the human ability of consciousness, and how our awareness of our environments impacts our bodies. Regardless of whether you believe consciousness stems from the brain or is a more non-local phenomenon, our ability to have consciousness and conscience is what makes us truly unique to be human. Join me as I explore the fundamentals of consciousness and what it means to be a thinking and contemplative human being. Our physical sensations, memories, and goals are all ingredients into our consciousness, and your entire body is involved in the process. On this...2019-03-2100 minLove is MedicineThe Emotional Rollercoaster Of Social Media w/ Razi BerryThere is no denying that the advancement of social media has allowed us to connect in ways we never thought possible before. However, it is also undeniable that these developments have had an emotional impact on the way we view ourselves, others, and the world around us. Social media has drastically impacted how we relate to other humans on a daily basis, and how we communicate with ourselves and those we are in relationships with. On this episode, I break down just what exactly about social media makes us feel good and bad about ourselves, the benefits...2019-03-1700 minLove is MedicineVulnerability Can Save Your Relationships w/ Razi BerryWe're all familiar with the discomfort of vulnerability. When we open ourselves up we are increasing our chances of getting hurt, or being rejected for who we truly are. However, did you know that vulnerability can also increase your oxytocin, or the love hormone, and can actually be used to strengthen your relationship? On this episode, I break down the hormones and chemicals that mediate our experience of being vulnerable, the role oxytocin plays in both intimacy and feeling unsafe, and why you need to be using your vulnerability to strengthen your relationship rather than pushing it...2019-03-1400 minLove is MedicinePlay Is Medicine For Your Mind And Body w/ Razi BerryAs a society, we play much less often than we used too. While playtime and imagination used to take up hours of a child’s day, our modern society has shifted away from play and forgotten the vital role it can play in long-term health and wellbeing. Social play as a child is essential to the ability to develop critical thinking skills, resiliency and brain plasticity, problem-solving and quick adaptation, and much more. So why has our society rejected our innate natural need to have a little more play in our lives? Today we break down the ex...2019-03-1000 minLove is MedicineLovesickness Is A Real Thing w/ Razi BerrySome breakups hurt more than others, and generally, this is an accepted fact. But have you ever stopped to think about why the termination of some relationships hurt more than others? If a heartbreak has ever made you feel physically ill, I am breaking down some information that may help you wrap your head around the systematic issues that contributed to your real physiological response. I am introducing you to cytokines, one of the main reasons some relationships are harder to get over than others, along with other hormones such as IL 1 and CRH that are playing...2019-03-0700 minLove is MedicineSelf Esteem And Relationships w/ Razi BerryWhen your partner or someone you love is going through a phase of depression, anxiety, stress or low self-esteem, it can often fall on us to feel as though we need to put together the pieces. This can lead to resentment in a relationship and can ultimately diminish the quality of life for both partners, but it doesn't have to be this way. Today I am here to offer you advice on little things that you can do to make a huge difference in the way your partner feels, in the way you feel, and ultimately how...2019-03-0300 minLove is MedicineMemories And Emotion w/ Razi BerryIs a memory ever picture perfect? I argue that while letting go of things does play an important role in life, so does holding onto memories and what makes them special for our unique experiences. No two people ever experience a situation the same, which means your memories are yours alone. By recognizing that we all remember things differently, and there is no singular truth to any situation, we can better understand how memories work and their power over us. By using a combination your memory and your body's interoceptive ability you can begin to...2019-02-2800 minLove is MedicineJealousy Can Be GOOD And BAD For Your Relationship w/ Razi BerryMost of us have experienced jealousy to some degree, as it is a natural human emotion that acts as an internal experience impacted by our external environment. Jealously can either harm or protect a relationship based on your behavior, so it is important to understand how it works and where it stems from in order to best deal with it and make decisions for your own life. Today I break down jealousy into three main contextual categories so you can best understand why you are feeling the way that you do, and what you can do to...2019-02-2400 minLove is MedicineHow We Are Loved Impacts Us For A Lifetime w/ Razi BerryOur relationships can have a big impact on our overall health, well being, and the ability to generate love. This stems from our early experiences in childhood that affect your brain and body chemistry and leave lasting impacts. Science has shown that parental inconsistency can lead to long term mental health problems and reduced happiness in children, while children who are surrounded by love and potential are shown to stimulate healthy development into adulthood. Love really is medicine, and it starts with our first experiences. The experiences we have as children are part of who we are...2019-02-2100 minLove is MedicineHow Greenspace Increases Your Intuition w/ Razi BerryIntuition is something that all of us have inside of us, a physio conscious phenomenon that is part of being human. However, with our increasingly fast-paced society, it is easy to become less in touch with your bodies internal messages. One of the best ways to increase your intuition is to get out into nature and let your body become enriched by the antioxidants given to us by the Earth. Our body and mind are intimately connected to the Earth, and the more time we spend in nature the more we can increase the coherence between our...2019-02-1700 minLove is MedicineSaying YES Instead Of NO To Manifest What You Want w/ Razi BerryThe emphasis on a word, the way in which pitch can tell us a speakers mood, or the volume in which we speak, are features in which we are hardly aware of but have a significant impact on how we interact with others, and the world. Often we overlook all of the scientific, cultural, geographic and emotional meanings behind the way we choose our words and communicate our feelings. While it is common nowadays to hear the prevalence of saying ‘no’, I argue that we should be saying ‘yes’ more often. While saying no can be a preventi...2019-02-1400 minLove is Medicine000: Welcome To Love Is Medicine w/ Razi BerryIt is well established in the literature that relationships of all types throughout our lifetime impact health and well being physically and psychologically. Research shows that most chronic diseases have lifestyle and environmental causes. Beginning in childhood and even prenatally, events and relationships the way in together which we interact with nature the world around us shape our state of health and happiness. Affection and aggression have profound implications on physical and emotional development, homeostasis and immune function. How we are loved, how we love each other and how we love and care for ourselves not only...2019-02-1000 min