273: Freedom From Fear - with Daniel Packard
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Release Date: 11/21/2024
301: The Menopause Gut Connection - with Cynthia Thurlow
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The conversation around menopause is evolving toward a more holistic understanding of this transition. One crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect is the profound connection between menopause and gut health. Nurse practitioner Cynthia Thurlow is shedding light on what she terms the "menopause gut" to help women navigate this stage with vitality. The Gut-Hormone Connection Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause have a direct and significant impact on the gut microbiome. This complex ecosystem of trillions of microbes is intricately linked to nearly every system in our body. As Thurlow...
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300: Roadmap to Tinnitus Relief - with Ben Thompson
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While many perceive tinnitus as a problem solely with the ears, it is actually a neurological condition occurring in the auditory brain. The Auditory Brain Connection Because the brain possesses neuroplasticity—the ability to adapt and change—this "brain buzz" is not necessarily a permanent condition.In a deep dive into the subject, Dr. Ben Thompson, an audiologist and tinnitus expert, reveals that Tinnitus is not a disease itself, but rather a symptom of an underlying issue within the auditory system. The Impact of Stress A healthy brain typically utilizes a filter mechanism to...
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299: Fertility Beyond Biological Clock - with Gabriela Rosa
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For decades, the conversation around starting a family has been dominated by a single, ticking sound: the biological clock. We're told that age is the ultimate arbiter of reproductive success. But according to Harvard-awarded fertility specialist Gabriela Rosa, age is only one piece of a much larger puzzle. If you've been told that your "labs are normal" but you still aren't pregnant, or if you're facing the daunting prospect of IVF, it's time to look deeper. Based on Gabriela Rosa's pioneering F.E.R.T.I.L.E. Method, here's why health matters more than age, and what's truly missing from the...
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298: Organic to Regenerative Agriculture - with Jeffrey Burke
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Dr. Burke started working in health food stores while in college at the University of Michigan. In the late 70s and early 80s, he worked with industry pioneer Dr. Earl Mandel, eventually managing a chain of 170 stores. For 42 years, he hosted a national radio talk show focused on health. He now hosts the Honest Health with Jeffrey Burke podcast and serves as the Director of Education for Kokora Life, founded by Rick Scalzo. The Industry Evolution He credits his interest in natural medicine to his Ukrainian and Polish grandmother, who used to forage for mushrooms and dandelion tea and kept a...
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297: Insurance Rigged Against You - with Chris Hamilton
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Health insurance in America is expensive on purpose, not by accident. Chris Hamilton argues that confusion and hidden incentives are the real products big carriers sell… and employers and employees pay the price. How Insurance Giants Game the System Under federal rules, large insurers in the USA can only keep about 15 percent of premiums as profit, which sounds protective until you realize it pushes them to grow the total cost of care. To do that, they've built a "massive ecosystem that's able to bill the insurance company" by buying physician groups, pharmacies, and pharmacy benefit...
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296: Emerge From Behind Logo - with Paige Velasquez Budde
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The old playbook of "buy ads, rank for keywords, and wait for patients" is failing. According to Paige Velasquez Budde, CEO of Zilker Media and author of The Strategic Business Influencer, we've entered an era of "corporate suspicion." Trust in institutions is at an all-time low, while trust in individuals is skyrocketing. For health and wellness organizations, you can no longer rely on your company brand alone. AI Search Demands Leader Visibility Patients now find health providers through AI platforms like ChatGPT, not just Google. Budde calls this Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Unlike...
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295: Your Fatigue Has Hidden Roots - with Martha Carlin
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Are you constantly battling fatigue, brain fog, and persistent bloating? You might be dealing with a silent instigator: LPS endotoxins. We recently dove deep into this topic with Martha Carlin, a pioneering microbiome researcher and founder of The BioCollective. Here's what you need to know about this stealthy driver of chronic inflammation. What is LPS? LPS, or lipopolysaccharide, is an endotoxin—a component of the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria in your gut. While these bacteria are normal, problems arise when they die and release inflammatory debris. In a healthy gut, this isn't a...
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294: Oral Health “Mouth Mapping” - Jonathan Levine
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With long-term health, the mouth is often overlooked. For most people, the dentist is someone only seen for a cleaning or to fix a problem like a cavity or crown. However, according to Dr. Jonathan B. Levine, a world-renowned oral health expert, we are undergoing a massive paradigm shift. It is time to stop seeing the mouth as separate and recognize it as a critical data center for your entire body's well-being. This new approach, which Dr. Levine's practice calls "mouth mapping," is poised to change how we manage everything from heart disease to sleep. The Biological Connection: Mouth...
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293: Not Willpower, Your Roots - with Amber Romaniuk
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It is a staggering statistic that an estimated 90% of women and up to 50% of men in North America struggle with binge and emotional eating. For those caught in this exhausting cycle—marked by shame, frustration, and the feeling of being completely out of control—the common response is often another diet, followed by self-blame for lacking willpower. However, according to emotional eating and hormone expert Amber Romaniuk, focusing on willpower is exactly the wrong approach. Individuals are attempting to fix a deep, multi-layered issue with a surface-level solution. The true healing, she...
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292: The Key to Aging Strong - with Alan Rozanski
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We all want to age with vitality and independence. Yet, there's a stark statistic looming over Americans: 1 in 3 people over 65 will suffer a fall. This "overlooked aging crisis" isn't just about a broken bone; it's often the starting point for a decline in health, confidence, and independence. According to Dr. Alan Rozanski, a distinguished professor of medicine, the solution isn't a new drug or a complex medical procedure. It's a proactive, powerful strategy he calls "muscle care." The Real Reason We Fall The primary driver behind this crisis is a natural process that we've accepted for too...
info_outlineDaniel Packard, a mechanical engineer, spent eight years researching and developing a system to help people overcome the "funky 5": anxiety, perfectionism, procrastination, people-pleasing, and self-doubt. His company, Full Liberation Technology, has helped thousands of people achieve lasting freedom from these challenges by addressing their root cause: fear.
Beyond Symptom Management
Packard criticizes the "improvement industrial complex," which he believes focuses too much on awareness and managing symptoms without addressing the underlying cause of mental health challenges. He argues that fear is the common root of the "funky 5," and traditional methods that address individual symptoms or encourage "facing your fears" offer only temporary relief. His approach emphasizes measurable results and sustainable solutions that target fear directly.
The Body's Role in Fear
Packard's approach is unique because it focuses on the body's role in fear. While traditional methods often center on thought-based therapies, Packard contends that fear originates in the body. Physical sensations associated with fear then influence the mind, creating anxious narratives. He believes that calming the body is more effective for achieving lasting relief from fear and anxiety. One of Packard's clients experienced significant improvement in anxiety and procrastination simply by focusing on bodily sensations.
Recalibrating the Nervous System
Packard attributes many mental health challenges to a malfunctioning nervous system. He explains that a healthy nervous system allows individuals to feel safe and resilient. When the nervous system is dysregulated, issues like perfectionism, procrastination, and people-pleasing arise. He compares these mental health challenges to physical injuries, highlighting the impact of a dysregulated nervous system on behavior and emotional health. Packard believes that modern society lacks understanding of how to maintain nervous system health, and daily habits can unknowingly damage it. His program focuses on recalibrating the nervous system through simple, actionable steps to achieve long-term stability and resilience.
In this podcast, you will learn...
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How a "malfunctioning nervous system" can lead to common challenges like procrastination and perfectionism
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Why traditional advice to "face your fears" only provides temporary relief, and what a more effective approach looks like
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Simple, actionable steps you can start taking today to recalibrate your nervous system and maintain long-term mental well-being
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Why self-help books and the "improvement industrial complex" can sometimes be dangerous or ineffective in addressing the root cause of mental health challenges
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