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This episode dives into sexuality and some of the subtle differences between men and women in this area. Our guest expert on sexuality, Elise Carr, discusses how you can become more sexual and build a stronger connection with your partner through a new-found sexual energy. Towards the end, Elise advises Regan on how he can speak to his soon-to-be teenage daughter about the subject of sexuality without making it seem dirty or sinful.   Key Takeaways: [1:45] Who is Elise Carr? [5:30] Elise is currently working on her second book. [6:05] What are some of the biggest issues or energy blocks people have with sexuality? [7:50] What's the difference between feminine and masculine energy? [10:00] We as individuals need to slow down. [14:55] What are some of the differences between men and women’s sexuality? [21:10] Regan does a quick recap on the subtle sexual differences for a man and a woman. [23:15] Having a strong sexuality and connection creates relationships that last a long time. [25:00] Regan has a 12-year-ol

Melissa Hartwig is the co-creator of the Whole30 Program, a 30-day challenge that helps you determine which foods give you severe reactions, by eliminating everything and introducing comfort foods into your diet one-by-one. The program gives people a new way to make conscious choices over the foods they love vs. the foods that make them feel awful. At the end of the day, food is very comforting, so building clean and healthy relationships with food can go a long way for a healthy and happy body.   Key Takeaways: [0:20] Check out Regan's new book! When you order three or more books, you'll get one free. [0:40] Interested in some online training? You can get on it for absolutely no charge. [4:30] If you look at testimonials on Melissa's website, there was one women who lost 50lb in 30 days. [4:55] Whole30 is not a weight loss program, but when you improve your digestion and your diet, magical things start to happen to your body. [5:10] Melissa has helped change the lives of several thousand people. Try her prog

Regan introduces Paula Bronte on to the show. Paula is a Master Rapid Eye Technician and has worked in the energy healing and recovery space since 1998. What is rapid eye therapy (RET) and how can it help those who have been victims of abuse? Paula says that RET helps victims recover both on a physiological and psychological level. RET helps open up neuropathways where energetic memories of the trauma is being trapped and releases them.   Key Takeaways: [0:40] What's Paula's background? How did she get started? [2:15] How does Paula help her clients? [3:10] Rapid eye therapy has a spiritual piece to it. [3:50] People often see a noticeable difference after one session, but it is usually a 12-session course. [4:05] How does Paula keep grounded? [5:05] How does Paula help change old patterns? What's the science behind it? [8:50] Many veterans are using RET to combat PTSD. [10:10] If you have PTSD, then you definitely want to look into this. [10:25] By thinking we're not good enough or not worthy, it creates a s

When we can have very expressive emotions, and don’t have our habitual patterns of negativity interfering, we can truly begin moving forward in our lives and health. In this episode, we explore how the 5 Elements in Chinese medicine are indicative of the microcosm of our bodies, and how we are the manifestation of the macrocosm of the earth.   Key Takeaways: [01:19] How do the 5 Elements relate to our meridian systems, and how are our bodies similar to batteries? [02:16] The 5 Elements are (and relate to your): Wood (liver, gallbladder, hormones); Fire (heart, small intestine, pituitary); Earth (spleen, stomach, pancreas); Metal (lungs, large intestine, thyroid): and Water (kidney, bladder, adrenals). [02:45] Each element relates to different food flavors; fire/bitter, earth/sweet, metal/spicy, water/salty, and wood/sour. [03:40] Wood: The liver is said to be the General of the Army who makes plans, and the gallbladder is the decision-maker. [09:20] What are some health tips for balancing your wood element? [

Regan welcomes Mary Wingo, Ph.D. to the program to talk about her latest book, The Impact of the human stress response: The biological origins and solutions to human stress. Having earned her Ph.D. in human stress research from The University of North Texas, Mary moved from the U.S. to Ecuador and found it opened her eyes to the numerous, preventable costs stress causes many people living in the modern world.   Key Takeaways: [00:16] Regan welcomes Mary to the show, all the way from Ecuador. [00:45] What motivated Mary to write a book on the human stress response? [01:55] There has yet to be a good “elevator response” to how stress actually works. [02:35] Mary elaborates on her quote, “The more we exchange matter and energy with the environment, the less we’re able to defend ourselves from the stressors within the environment.” [04:58] What does Mary recommend people do in order to become more adaptable, and to better handle stress? [05:30] There are five major categories of stressors derived from modern soci

Your hormones, and the bacteria in your gut, may have far more to do with brain fog than how well your brain is actually functioning. Today, Regan digs deep to understand the root causes of brain fog, and provide practical solutions toward reversing the effects.   Key Takeaways: [00:12] What is brain fog? [01:20] What artificial intelligence will never duplicate is the ability to find meaning in life. Learn how brain fog affects your emotions, thought process, and even sensations. [02:20] Today’s show is all about understanding brain fog, and reversing these symptoms. Share the show if you feel this can help someone you know! [03:30] Regan shares his history of autoimmunity caused by chemical exposure as a child. [06:15] Prescription drugs that are “properly” prescribed are causing over 128,000 deaths per year in the U.S. and another 200,000 deaths in Europe alone. [07:15] The food pyramid recommends 6-11 services of breads, grains, and rice. That’s a recipe for inflammation and brain fog. [09:00] The researc

Special guest, Chris, sits down with Regan to speak candidly on how growing up the son of an alcoholic doctor, and his own subsequent substance abuse, shaped all aspects of his early life. An accident led him to take a spirit and cleansing quest from the guidance of a shaman in the jungles of Peru, to Iboga root treatment in Mexico. In this episode, Regan and Chris cover wide-ranging topics such as neurotransmitter balancing, brain health, plant medicine, and seeing life from a spiritual perspective. Hear more about Chris discovering how we shelter our egos with judgments and skewed perceptions that ultimately hold us back from being balanced, happy, and truly healthy.   Key Takeaways: [00:30 Explore the benefits of opening your mind with herbal medicines and hallucinogens, in addition to seeing wellness from a spiritual perspective. [01:30] Chris provides and overview of his journey, and what he’s been doing to improve his own health. [04:30] An emergency room visit for what seemed to be a simple fracture in

Antwoine Sanders shares his journey from NFL player to fitness trainer in this special episode of Go Wellness. Tune in to hear training tips from the pros, and how customized workout routines from Studio HV can help you not only hit, but go beyond your fitness goals.   Key Takeaways: [01:00] Antwoine shares some of his background in the NFL, and how he continues to share his passion for fitness with his trainees. [04:09] Regan digs deeper into Antwoine’s background in the NFL and gets him to share his early experiences. [06:30] Above his work in fitness training, Antwoine has returned to school to complete his degree in communications. [09:00] Regan recommends the app, Seconds, for breaking up your workout routine. [10:35] Antwoine and Regan breakdown a few, step one, routines as recommended to typical clients. [14:00] Exercise is a focused activity which induces a degeneration process in your muscles, but being active is a daily choice and part of your long-term health. [23:25] Injury is a serious concern wh

It turns out 95% of bacteria are super healthy for us and reducing inflammation can help reverse some weight gain. How is this related to germ theory and metaflammation? Regan does a deep dive on why inflammation does what it does to the body, how we can reduce inflammation, and what lead absorption can do to the liver.       Key Takeaways: [1:36] New research shows our health is very dependent on bacteria. But what about germ theory? [2:18] The loss of bacteria is leading to more systemic inflammation which is causing a host of other diseases. [3:20] The link between inflammation and metabolic syndrome. [4:06] ~ 70% of the US population is obese or overweight. Reducing inflammation can help reverse some weight gain. [4:43] 70% of diseases result from chronic conditions emerging from low-grade systemic inflammation. [6:04] How is our sedentary lifestyle contributing to inflammation? [6:26] What's causing the link between weight gain and inflammation? [7:17] Eating too many refined carbohydrates or too many su

n this third and final installment of the infertility solutions series, Regan lists some effective, natural foods to help promote fertility. Outlined in this episode are examples of ‘cold’, ‘warm’, and ‘neutral’ foods recommended for men and women and considered to be beneficial to couples trying to conceive. Also, tune in to hear a side note on Regan’s special bone broth recipe and preparation method. If you haven’t heard of the many benefits of bone broth, this is a must listen episode!   Key Takeaways: [00:17] Food is medicine. [01:00] Get your pencils out! Regan quizzes the listeners on some of the prior information shared in part 1 and 2 of the series. [01:40] What are some of the good ‘cold foods’ for men? What are some of the ‘neutral foods’? [03:13] Ladies are advised to have more ‘warm and hot foods’. Regan outlines a number of examples and their nutritional value. [04:13] Which 10 Foods can increase fertility and libido in women? [08:20] There is a resurgence of bone broth, and Regan shares his reci

For part 2 of the infertility solutions series, Regan covers a number of possible solutions and treatments for infertility as reviewed in part 1. Regan intimates a handful of professional success stories from Go Wellness Clinic patients, in concert with research showing that acupuncture has positive effects on low sperm count and on higher rates of positive outcomes for I.V.F. patients. Also, learn how to identify some of the early detectors and symptoms that may be preventing couples from successful conception.   Key Takeaways: [00:30] Regan reviews some of the possible causes of infertility covered in Part 1 of the Infertility Solutions series. [02:26] Many of the issues with infertility go misdiagnosed. One of the easiest ways to identify potential health issues is to look at your tongue in the mirror. [04:15] The ideal place for a woman’s T.S.H. is between 1.8 to 2.4. It is also important to examine cortisol levels, A1C and glucose levels before conception. [05:10] Regan explains some of the methods and t

In the first edition of Regan’s 3-part series, the focus is on many of the underlying causes of infertility. Regan also deep dives into some of the nationwide and worldwide statistics, the potential costs of conventional treatment, and some sage advice on what to consider in both nutritional and lifestyle aspects of trying to conceive.   Key Takeaways: [00:20] In India, a 70-year-old woman recently conceived and gave birth. [00:47] After one year of unsuccessfully trying to conceive it may be time to consider setting up a consultation. [01:02] Some of the conventional treatments include surgery or prescribing medication. However, there are many natural therapies that have helped couples conceive. [01:45] Worldwide, fertility rates are dropping, including the United States of America. [03:20] Fertility is affecting as many as 1 in 3 women. The chance of having a baby after age 50 is nearly 0%. [04:55] Are the foods we eat a cause of the decline in fertility in Americans? Could Monsanto’s GMO product be part of

Should you use stem cells? Regan's answer is yes, because there are no adverse side effects to stem cell therapy. Traditional surgery however, does pose its risks and sometimes you have to go back for more to fix the underlying problem. Regan does a deep dive on why stems cells are important, why they're the medicine of the future, and why you should consider them as your first option before going under the knife.   Key Takeaways: [0:25] What is the medicine of the future? [0:50] Why are stem cells important? [1:50] Traditional surgery vs. a simple injection to heal a shoulder. [2:15] Just by taking the injection, Regan's shoulder was 100% in three months. [2:40] Regan shares a patient testimonial. [3:20] There are a lot of benefits to stem cells, but it's not going to cure everything. [3:35] 600,000 Americans undergo back surgery, but the outcomes aren't always great. [3:55] In a study of 1450 patients, 50% received back surgery but only 26% of those returned to work after two years. [4:25] 67% of the remain

Autoimmune diseases are characterized by a person’s body turning on itself and attacking vital parts of the body. Over 50 million people in the United States suffer from an autoimmune disease, making it the third most common type of disease in the US, next to heart disease and cancer. Regan has struggled with an autoimmune disease in his life and sheds light on how you can take matters into your own hands and hopefully cure your disease.   Key Takeaways: [0:35] Heart disease and cancer are related to inflammatory patterns in the body. [0:45] Autoimmunity has a direct correlation to too much inflammation. [1:25] There are over 50 million people who suffer from autoimmune diseases. [1:35] There are over 100 autoimmune diseases that are currently known. [1:50] What could be impacting autoimmunity in your body? [3:45] Regan has had patients who have gone blind because their body attacked their optic nerve. [4:05] Regan has struggled with an autoimmune disease during a time of high stress. [6:15] How can you fix i

Regan briefly talks about the interesting books he has been reading lately and what he has learned from them. He then discusses the various differences between food allergies and food sensitivities.  Although the tests are not 100% accurate, you can get tested to find out which foods you might be allergic or sensitive to. Regan also discusses gluten allergies and how you can accurately distinguish whether you're allergic or not.   Key Takeaways: [1:40] Regan talks about the books he is reading. [2:15] How much water should you really be drinking? [4:30] You can possibly over-hydrate yourself. [5:55] Studies show that milk is bad for both the bones and the heart, especially for women. [6:30] Did you know there's morphine in your milk? [7:05] Regan talks about the book: The Stem Cell Hope by Alice Park. [9:05] There's a big difference between food allergies and food sensitivities. [11:05] You can do both a blood and hair test to check for food sensitivities, but it's not 100% accurate. [12:15] Regan has egg sen

Regan Archibald breaks down how genes compared to simple lifestyle changes affect your overall health. You may be able to condition your genes for the better by simply changing your diet and getting your cortisol levels tested twice a year.   Key Takeaways: [0:25] How much do genes really apply when it comes to health? [1:40] We're exposed to 82,000 chemicals. [2:05] Regan gets patients in their 30s with cancer. [2:35] Regan talks about Hormesis. [3:50] Over-training can do more harm than good. [4:00] Get the necessary tests done every year. [5:50] Let's talk epigenetics. [6:30] Control the things you can control: diet, stress, mindset. [7:10] Your environment and internal conditions affect memory cognition more than genetics. [8:00] How can you protect your telomeres? [10:25] If you're living a bad lifestyle, you'll lose some of your health.  [11:50] When you have a loss of your reserves, you will have a harder time fighting stress. [13:10] It all starts with what we choose to put in our mouth.   Mentioned i

Regan Archibald talks on the two books that he is currently reading, and recommends the book titled Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ by Giulia Enders for those who are interested in learning more about how the gut can affect you. Today's topic of discussion is about the digestive system and, more specifically, why it's so important to have a wide range of bacteria in your gut to help sustain a better quality of life.   Key Takeaways: [1:00] What's the scoop on our digestive system? [1:40] Regan tries to read two books a week and tells us about the one he's currently reading. [6:20] Let's talk about bacteria in the gut. [6:40] The more data we get, the less we know about the gut. [7:10] The bacteria in your gut and your brain weigh about the same. [9:30] The sterile world we're living in is causing a lot of damage to our bodies. [11:20] Your bacteria can make you fat or skinny. They can even make you feel happy or sad. [13:15] You have more nerve endings in your small intestine than yo

Regan Archibald talks about the latest books he has been reading, which include The Hormone Reset by Sara Gottfied and The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler. He also discusses the four key steps on how someone can get into a flow state of mind and achieve their maximum potential.    Key Takeaways: [1:10] Regan talks about the latest books he has been reading. [2:50] What is a 'flow' state of mind? [4:00] How do you get into a flow state? [7:00] Flow is a lot about connection. [7:20] Regan lists athletes that use flow. [9:10] Flow has struggle. [9:25] You have to have healthy adrenals. [11:20] Regan talks about the process of flow. [12:35] A little bit of anxiety can be helpful. [13:55] Try to concentrate on one thing. [16:25] When in a state of flow, you have a better understanding of who you are. [17:25] To achieve flow, there needs to be a high level of consequence. [17:55] Regan talks about nutrition to better help you achieve a state of flow mindset.    Mentioned in This Episode: http://gowellness.com/ Re

Regan Archibald talks about the book, The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday and how it ties into a healthier lifestyle. Regan discusses a couple of points on how you can use obstacles as a stepping stone towards a heather body and some of the key questions you need to ask yourself to really get serious about your diet, mental health, and the life you want to live.   Key Takeaways: [1:10] Look at your obstacles as stepping stones. [1:50] What are you trying to achieve with your health? [4:40] Obstacles are opportunities. [5:55] See the good in every situation. [9:25] Regan shares a story about Theodore Roosevelt [12:45] Have you already tried everything, but nothing has worked? [14:50] When you admit to failure that's when you can start making breakthroughs. [15:40] Follow the facts. [22:00] Productivity increases by 30% if you don't check your phone during the first hour of the day. [23:25] What are you doing the first thing in the morning? [25:00] Focus on something bigger than yourself. [26:55] Next episo

Regan Archibald talks on the subject of adrenal fatigue and how you can spot the symptoms. What is adrenal fatigue? What does it do to you and how do you stop it? All these questions and more answered on this week's episode of Go Wellness. Please share the podcast with your friends and family if you think it might help them!   Key Takeaways: [0:40] Please share the Go Wellness podcast with friends and family. [1:31] Why does your body put fat on the lower belly? [1:40] What kind of symptoms will you experience?   [3:50] What will your body look like during adrenal fatigue? [4:25] What kind of tests can you do? [5:15] Feed your body right. [8:40] Take good care of your teeth and gums. [9:30] Is the tip of your tongue red? [10:00] Next episode we'll focus on how to optimize your gut.   Mentioned In This Episode: http://gowellness.com/