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Psilocybin mushrooms (aka magic mushrooms) are being studied and used for their therapeutic and mental health benefits. These powerful substances have a long history of use in various cultures around the world, and are surprisingly safe if used carefully with medical supervision. At the same time, any drug, natural or not, presents a complex set of risks and rewards that must be considered. On this week’s podcast, you’ll learn about the popular new style of sub-perception use called microdosing. Listen and learn: How one tenth of a psychoactive dose can provide many of the same benefits without a “high” or psychedelic experience Legal considerations and options for traveling with psilocybin How psychedelics might impact emotional processing and reverence for nature Links Retreat Microdose LEGAL & HEALTH WARNING: in most jurisdictions, psychedelic drugs are illegal. Even when legal, they should be treated and used with care, ideally only under the supervision of trusted healthcare professionals. The view

Food allergies are a common and growing problem. To complicate things further, food allergy tests have a fifty percent false positive rate and most general practitioner doctors have just two weeks of allergy training - so you’re often left on your own when trying to diagnose and deal with them. Extreme allergies are rare, but skin problems, digestive issues, headaches, and bowel issues are becoming increasingly common. My guest on this week’s podcast will help you understand more about allergies and what to do about them. Listen and learn: Why allergies are a huge and growing problem Why most IGG food allergy tests are a waste of time How avoiding foods like peanuts could contribute to the development of an allergy The important difference between an intolerance and an allergy   Links Theresa’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Theresa MacPhail is a medical anthropologist, professor, and writer. She is the author of the book, Allergic: Our Irritated Bodies in a Changing World. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out

If you have a phone or computer, you could start a media company right now and publish and share whatever you like. On one hand, this is amazing and democratizes what was previously reserved for a handful of gatekeepers. At the same time, the deluge of messages, often with ulterior motives, makes it extremely difficult for most of us to think freely. Should you trust governmental organizations? Left or right leaning news media? And what about the bro science podcaster? I don’t have the answers to any of these questions, but our guest on this week’s podcast does.  Listen and learn: About the wisdom of the crowd The dangers of conformity Why conspiracy thinking exists Poetic truth vs. real world facts Links Free Your Mind Book ABOUT OUR GUEST Patrick Fagan is an applied behavioral scientist with over 13 years of experience in marketing, political campaigns, and data science consultancy. His expertise is in understanding human behavior and decision-making processes. Through his work, he advocates responsible

Erectile dysfunction is often a canary in the coalmine for metabolic health problems, and it might be just the motivation some men need to make some changes. Like all things related to health, restoring sexual vitality often requires a holistic approach, but the good news is that these changes have nothing but positive upsides. Listen and learn: The risk vs reward of PDE5 inhibitors Why diabetes and heart disease are often correlated with ED Soundwaves, lasers, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections Why 90 percent of sexual dysfunction problems are physiological Links Dr. Truong’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Anne Truong is a medical doctor specializing in anti-aging and biological cellular medicine, with a career spanning over 25 years. She is the author of the book, Erectile Dysfunction Fix, and runs an educational group called, The Modern Man Club. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Give a baby an ice cream cone and watch his eye brain light up with pleasure. The desire for sweet is hard-wired into us, but our access to sweet is unprecedented and problematic. Sugary and starchy foods are cheap, delicious, and last for years on the shelf. As you know all too well, once you’ve established a habit of indulging, it’s so difficult to stop. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet as public health educator who turned her own sugar breakup into a focus for her teaching and advocacy. Learn How sugar affects your dopamine, insulin and microbiome Why sugar is in 74% of all packaged foods How starchy foods can be just as problematic as added sugar Planning for the 7 to 10 day detox The psycho-social role of sugar and sugar addiction Links Dr. Grayson’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Andrea Grayson is a behavior change communications consultant. She teaches about Public Health Communications at the University of Vermont. In 2016, Andrea weaned herself off sugar and now helps others do the same. Her book, The

Do you get sick easily? Do you catch every cold and flu that comes through town? This could be due to a depleted immune system or even chronic immune deficiency. This is more common than most people realize, and for a number of lifestyle and environmental reasons, it’s a growing problem with a glaring lack of medical support or recognition. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a doctor who focuses on boosting the immune system and treating those with immune problems. Listen & learn How fecal transplants can help with extreme gut problems Why cardio and strength exercise and sleep are the foundations for immune health Genetic ApoE test Genetics vs. epigenetic influence on our health  Links Gary’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Gary Kaplan, D.O., is a clinical associate professor at Georgetown University, director of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine. He’s the author of two books, Total Recovery and Why You Are Still Sick are available on Amazon.  Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube chan

Lucas answers a handful of relevant listen questions on food, fitness, yoga, and movement. Join the conversation! What vitamins does Lucas take? Is yoga enough? Why 1 gram of protein per lbs of body weight? How to not lose fitness gains during summer holidays Is lab grown meat the future? Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com  

The carnivore diet is one of the most requested and controversial topics on the podcast in the past year, and I’ve had a number of guests on including a medical doctor and heart surgeon. While I do not eat nor plan to eat this way myself, I’m alway open to learn about new approaches for weight loss and optimal health. While this extreme approach raises some very real concerns, there are some very interesting benefits too making it well with a discussion. Listen and learn:  What we can learn from the inuit and yupik people who traditional at an animal-centric diet Why elimination diets can be powerful short term for illnesses and disease but why they are almost never sustainable The big cholesterol gamble from a cow-centric diet How to separate signal from noise in the diet industry  Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

All of us want to change something: our job, our relationship, our waistline, or even our career. We wake up thinking about it and fall asleep wondering “what if.” For some unknown reason, we never seem able to push past our stuck point and create real change. Why? My guest on this week’s podcast coaches using a visual and sensory-based model designed to help you achieve what you desire. Listen to learn: Why what you elaborate on is often what you become How to loop in your 5 senses - plus emotions - to anchor an image The power of a negative “what if I don’t” scenario Links Imagery Coaching ABOUT OUR GUEST Joanna Grover, LCSW, is a pioneer of Functional Imagery Training (FIT) with 15 years experience as a coach and cognitive therapist. She’s the co-author of the new book, The Choice Point. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Cancer is the number two cause of death worldwide, and despite 100s of billions invested, there is still no cure, only treatments. The treatments we do have such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, while extremely aggressive, work very well if detection is early. Since there are dozens of types of cancer, screening and detection has proven challenging–but that might be changing. My guest on this week’s podcast is on the forefront of genomic medicine and hopes to make early screen accessible to everyone. Listen and learn: How new technology allows for blood plasma scanning of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) to find tiny particles from cancers The role of full body MRI in cancer screening Why it currently costs thousands per year but could end up costing a fraction of this in the future Links www.GetSerenity.life ABOUT OUR GUEST Jo Bhakdi is the Founder and CEO of Quantgene, a precision genomics and oncology company founded in 2015. Quantgene's goal is to build the future of medicine by utilizing advanced scientif

Some medical professionals feel it’s more accurate to classify post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a neural injury (PTSI) – not a disorder. Dr. Eugene Lipov developed a local anesthesia treatment targeting the stellate ganglion in the bottom of the cervical spine. This treatment has been approved for chronic pain and is being used now for trauma with promising results. On this week’s podcast, you’ll learn from a success story patient: How trauma change our nervous system and brain activity Why a prolonged allostatic load (stress) can create a trauma-like injury in the body How trauma injuries can be visibly seen in FMRI scans Links Dr Lipov The Invisible Machine ABOUT OUR GUEST Jamie is the author of the books, The Iconists and The Invisible Machine. The book is centered around the science of Trauma Recovery. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Millions of people around the world are suffering from long COVID, an umbrella term for chronic symptoms that might include fatigue, vertigo, POTS, and cognitive impairment. While it’s not uncommon for people to have lingering issues after any illness, the scope and scale of the COVID pandemic and the anomalous nature of this particular disease have created a quiet, but concerning crisis. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a psychologist whose work has shifted to supporting people struggling through this journey. Listen to learn: How long COVID differs from post-acute symptoms from other infections What a diagnosis of long COVID involves Support options What the future holds for chronic conditions Links James’s Book www.JamesCJackson.com ABOUT OUR GUEST James C. Jackson is a psychologist and Research Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is an internationally renowned expert on the cognitive and mental health effects of illness, including long COVID. His new book is called Clea

People often lament that they prioritize others’ needs above their own, and they don’t know how to put themselves first. I believe most of us are mostly selfish, so I don’t think the problem is putting yourself first, I think the problem is putting self care first. People will overcommit to work, family, and community obligations, but ignore free times, exercise, and quiet solitude. I don’t believe that we’re all so altruistic that our days get vacuumed by charity work, I think our time is consumed simply by other seemling more important priorities. The term self-care conjures up images of manicures or lazy Sunday morning brunches, but what if you expanded that to include art, creativity, silence, adventure, friendship, and whatever else perhaps feeds your soul but almost by definition does not have a quantifiable reason for ending up on your calendar.  On this week’s podcast, you’ll earn the importance of making time for less strategic, you-focused activities. Links Taylor’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Taylor Elyse

Do you have painful feet, bunions, hammertoes, or collapsed arches? If you’ve visited a podiatrist, you most likely ended up with some orthotic inserts and were sent on your way. Hopefully, those inserts worked! Most likely, they helped a little, but as the years have passed, your condition has progressively worsened. Is there anything you can do about it? On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a functional podiatrist who will help you understand your options. Listen and learn:  What a 15-min self-care routine might look like for your feet  The pros and cons of surgical interventions  Why reduced bone density might disqualify you for surgery   Why flat feet is sometimes caused by ligament laxity and strength and stretch routines are unlikely to correct this structural issue Links Dr Splichal’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Emily Splichal is a functional podiatrist, human movement specialist, and a leading voice in barefoot science and rehabilitation. After originally training as a surgeon, she now focuses on functi

It’s more difficult than ever to separate fact from journalistic or political fiction. The idea of “relative truth” has permeated almost every discussion, making it challenging to get straight answers to even some of the most basic questions. Does cholesterol matter or not? Are HPV vaccines safe or too risky? While media spin has always been a problem, it’s reached breaking point, and the majority of us feel disillusioned and frustrated. This week’s guest offers advice on how to identify and fight misinformation. Listen and learn:  How a small lie wrapped in hard truths can be much more dangerous than a blatant falsehood  Why men are leading the charge when it comes to conspiracy theories How system justification theory can influence misinformation  Whether a small lie is OK if it’s for a good cause Links Sander’s site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Sander van der Linden is a social psychology professor and Director of the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab. He focuses on how misinformation spreads in online network

Most people are much more concerned with the quality of their life than the quantity. We hope to stay healthy, lucid, mobile, and engaged until our final days. How exactly to increase your chances of a strong finish is hotly debated, but as a 102-year-old doctor, our guest on this week’s podcast has a unique authority on the subject. Listen and learn: Why you need to find purpose and meaning The importance of love in the healing process How the body heals itself Why memories can provide a place of comfort and joy Links: Gladys’ Site ABOUT OUT GUEST Dr. Gladys McGarey is a medical pioneer and visionary, internationally recognized as the mother of holistic medicine. She is co-founder of the American Holistic Medical Association and has held a family practice for more than sixty years. At 102, Dr. McGarey has a ten-year plan and an eye on a healthier and more joyful future for all Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

The average woman will spend one third of her life in menopause, and yet the public discourse and medical advice around this life stage is sorely lacking. Will hormone replacement therapy give you cancer? Will you be stuck on drugs for the rest of your life? Should you just wait it out and let nature run its course–or fight like mad against menopausal symptoms? On this week’s podcast, we meet a medical doctor committed to giving women more options, more agency, and a better quality of life during menopause and beyond. Listen and learn: Myth vs reality about cancer risk and HRT When and how to start thinking about HRT, and when to come off it The power of food and lifestyle interventions for hormonal balance Whether horse urine vs. yam derived hormones matter? Links Dr. Mary Clare’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a Board Certified OB GYN and the creator of The Galveston Diet, a nutrition program designed for women in menopause. She is also the author of a new book, The Galveston Diet. Like the

Have you ever felt excited about a new form of exercise, only to get sore muscles and then joint pain as soon as you start to see results? You take a couple days off, try ice and painkillers, but the pain always seems to come back and you’re not sure what to do about it. Should you keep going? Stop moving? See a doctor? Or try something else? On this week’s podcast, we’ll attempt to demystify the healing process. Listen and learn: Why patience might be the top necessity for healing The value of cross training for injury prevention How to use muscle strength to combat joint laxity Why being “under recovered” is a bigger problem than being overtrained Links Dr. Alland’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Jeremy Alland is a board-certified sports medicine physician based in Chicago, IL. He has worked as a team physician for various professional sports teams and high school teams, and is actively involved in research. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Work can be one of the greatest sources of meaning and purpose in life; but it can also be a huge source of chronic stress and anxiety. Perhaps you’re tasked with more responsibilities than one person can feasibly manage; maybe you work with a toxic boss  or colleague; or maybe your role just feels soul-sucking and the worry that this is it looms heavy on your mind. My guest on this week’s podcast will help you combat workplace anxiety. Listen and learn: How to overcome anxiety by doing an “Is it worth it?” assessment Why pace/place/space is crucial to peace of mind How to balance working at home with our need for social connection About introversion vs. insecurity vs. social anxiety Links: Mora’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Morra is a podcaster and author of the books, Hiding in the Bathroom, and the newly released, The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower.  Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

When you’re struggling with poor mental health, depression, anxiety, or low self esteem and you want to actively change your mindset, it’s difficult to know where to start. Should you consider therapy? Medication? What about starting in your kitchen? On this week’s podcast, we’ll explore taking a food-based approach to improving mental health. Listen and learn: The importance of Omega-3s, fiber, and whole food nutrition for your brain  Why performance and behavioral problems at school might be directly linked to poor nutrition How dietary interventions were linked to a 30 percent reduction in self-harm in prisons Why ultra processed foods (UPFs) pose a huge risk to your health and brain  Links Kimberly’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Kimberley Wilson is a psychologist and the founder of Monumental Health, a service combining evidence-based psychological therapy, with nutritional neuroscience and nutritional psychiatry. She specializes in whole body mental health, treating issues such as depression, low confidence,