The Moment Everything Broke â And I Chose to Rise
Human OSâ˘: Mind Your Health, Rewired
What do you do when everything falls apartâyour health, your business, your identity? In this powerful episode of Human OSâ˘: Mind Your Health, Rewired, Dr. Connie Cheung shares the raw and unfiltered story of the moment everything in her life brokeâand the defining choice she made to rise. From battling kidney failure and running a business while on dialysis, to confronting decades of trauma and perfectionism, this is not just a story of survivalâitâs a blueprint for personal transformation. Youâll discover: Why breakdown often comes before breakthrough How chasing control...
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The System Isnât BrokenâIt Was Never Built for Your Health
Human OSâ˘: Mind Your Health, Rewired
In this unapologetically honest episode, Iâm pulling back the curtain on our so-called âhealthcareâ systemâand why itâs failing so many of us. I share my personal experience of waiting hours for a 5-minute doctor visit, navigating systemic red tape, and facing medical negligence, dismissal, and even emotional harm from practitioners who were supposed to help. đż This system wasnât built for wellnessâit was built for crisis. For code-based billing. For symptom suppression. And if youâve ever felt unseen, unheard, or unsafe in a doctorâs office, youâre not imagining it. But...
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When Wellness Becomes a War: My Journey from Self-Rejection to True Health
Human OSâ˘: Mind Your Health, Rewired
In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the toxic relationship I once had with my own bodyâmasked as âhealth.â What looked like discipline and dedication was actually self-rejection, shaped by cultural expectations, internalized shame, and a fixation on being thin over being well. đż I share how chasing perfection and attaching my worth to a number on the scale led to physical imbalance, emotional depletion, and a complete disconnect from my body. But now, in my 50s, I see clearly: true health has nothing to do with aestheticsâand everything to do with how we treat ourselves...
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The Protein Obsession: What Weâre Missing About Nutrition
Human OSâ˘: Mind Your Health, Rewired
Weâve been told that protein is the ultimate health hack â that we need to hit a specific number of grams each day or risk losing muscle, energy, or progress. But what if this hyper-focus on protein is actually pulling us away from real nourishment? In this episode, Dr. Connie breaks down the science behind protein needs â separating fact from fitness-industry fiction. Youâll learn: What the RDA actually means (and why itâs often misunderstood) How much protein is enough â and when itâs too much The impact of protein obsession on gut health,...
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The Importance of Proper Muscle Activation in Yoga: Why Mindless Yoga Can Harm You
Human OSâ˘: Mind Your Health, Rewired
Most people assume yoga is safe, gentle, and healingâbut did you know that practicing without proper activation, alignment, and breath control can actually cause harm? In this video, we dive deep into why mindless movement leads to injury and how Functional Yoga Medicine ensures that yoga becomes a therapeutic, strengthening, and restorative practice rather than one that reinforces poor movement patterns. đĄ What Youâll Learn: â Why yoga isnât inherently safeâit's how you do it that matters â The difference between muscle activation vs. muscle tension â Why many students...
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Getting Real About Where You Are & Embracing the Healing Journey â The Functional Yoga Medicine Way
Human OSâ˘: Mind Your Health, Rewired
In this transformative episode, Dr. Connie Cheung, founder of Functional Yoga Medicineâ˘, shares why radical honesty about where you are â mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually â is the missing piece in most healing journeys. If youâve been chasing quick fixes for chronic pain, anxiety, autoimmune issues, hormone imbalances, or burnout, this episode is a must-listen. Connie breaks down how symptoms are only the surface, and how unprocessed trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and disconnection from the body are often the real root causes. Youâll learn: â Why...
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Tools to Live Life On Your Terms
Human OSâ˘: Mind Your Health, Rewired
In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Shauna Brittenham Reiter, the inspiring founder of Alaya Naturals and author of the transformative book, You Are the Boss of You: Cultivate the Mindset and Tools to Live Life on Your Terms. đż Shauna shares her remarkable journey of overcoming significant health challengesâincluding Crohnâs disease, congenital neutropenia, and a heart conditionâto build a multimillion-dollar wellness brand. Her story exemplifies resilience and the power of holistic healing. đ During our conversation, we delve into the ten essential pillars outlined in...
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The Miraculous Power of Self-Healing: Why Doctors Donât Always Have the Answers
Human OSâ˘: Mind Your Health, Rewired
In this transformative episode, Dr. Connie Cheung explores the often-overlooked truth: the human body can heal itself beyond what modern medicine can explain đ Discover how misdiagnoses, one-size-fits-all treatments, and pharmaceutical-driven protocols can disconnect you from your own healing potential. Dr. Connie shares compelling stories of spontaneous healing and why connecting deeply with yourselfâthrough breathwork, movement, nutrition, and mindsetâis key to overcoming chronic conditions. đż If youâve ever questioned the conventional medical system or felt called to...
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The Forgotten Instinct: Reclaiming Our Primal Wisdom for True Health and Vitality
Human OSâ˘: Mind Your Health, Rewired
Modern society has conditioned us to ignore our primal instinctsâintuition, connection to nature, and inner knowing. đż While ancient civilizations like the Mayans and Toltecs thrived by aligning with the natural order, weâve replaced actual vitality with surface-level "health" trends that leave us sicker, disconnected, and dependent on external validation. Itâs time to strip away the pretense and reclaim the wisdom encoded in our biology. This article explores how we can awaken our primal intelligence, trust our instincts, and restore balance to our bodiesâwithout relying on...
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Peeling Back the Layers: How Yoga Revealed My Truth and Transformed My Healing Journey
Human OSâ˘: Mind Your Health, Rewired
In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Connie Cheung, CEO of Functional Yoga Medicine, shares her profound journey of healing through yoga amidst life-altering health challenges, including autoimmune disease, kidney failure, and a failed transplant. đż Discover how yoga went beyond physical activity, gently peeling away layers of self-pity and insecurity, revealing the raw truth that ultimately set her free. Dr. Connie dives deep into the power of self-awareness, the unshakable healing potential of the mind-body connection, and the transformative role of spirituality. Learn why true healing...
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Each family member interprets events differently based on their role, personality, and perspective, which can lead to misunderstandings and emotional triggers. đ
Being pigeonholed into a specific roleâlike âthe responsible oneâ or âthe troublemakerââcan feel restrictive, especially as we grow and change. These dynamics are further influenced by birth order, emotional memory, and the way family expectations often conflict with personal growth.
Coping with these complexities requires setting boundaries, redefining our identity within the family, and embracing our individuality without seeking validation from others. â¨
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