279: The Power of Slowing Down - with Lee Holden
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Release Date: 03/13/2025
305: Mastering Your Internal Health - with Dr. Torkil Færø
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Today, the greatest health threats come from within rather than external sources. Dr. Torkil Færø, an emergency physician, believes that most hospital visits result from specific lifestyle choices. He suggests that personal data devices like Garmin or Oura act as essential tools for navigating our well-being. These wearables allow individuals to monitor internal stress levels that our natural senses often miss. The Internal Health Speedometer We are living in a golden age of personal data. Smart gadgets are no longer just for elite athletes. They function as super tools that allow...
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304: Burnout, Fertility and Recovering Smarter - with Charlene Gisele
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In today’s competitive professional landscape, the ninety-hour work week is often celebrated as a badge of honor. This mindset pushes high achievers into a cycle of toxic endurance that prioritizes the next promotion over biological health. We frequently sacrifice vital sleep and personal relationships, viewing our ability to function without them as a competitive edge. However, this firefighting mentality keeps the autonomic nervous system in a constant state of fight-or-flight. This chronic stress response signals the body to prioritize immediate survival over long-term wellness....
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303: Master Your Health Operating System - with Ben Brown
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Achieving optimal health isn’t about white-knuckling a restrictive diet or chasing the latest quick-fix trend. Benjamin Brown, founder of Body Systems, advocates for a personalized "Operating System" that integrates strength, cardiovascular health, and sustainable habits. This shift moves you away from short-term hacks and toward a lifelong trajectory of wellness. Rethinking the Purpose of Exercise One of the most pervasive myths is that exercise is primarily a tool for weight loss. Treating the gym as a penalty for what you ate often leads to burnout and a broken relationship with fitness....
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302: Superhuman to Survivor - with Roger Snipes / Awesome Health Podcast
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301: The Menopause Gut Connection - with Cynthia Thurlow
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300: Roadmap to Tinnitus Relief - with Ben Thompson
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299: Fertility Beyond Biological Clock - with Gabriela Rosa
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298: Organic to Regenerative Agriculture - with Jeffrey Burke
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297: Insurance Rigged Against You - with Chris Hamilton
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296: Emerge From Behind Logo - with Paige Velasquez Budde
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info_outlineLee Holden, a renowned Qigong master and author, shares insights about energy, healing, and the transformative power of slowing down in a fast-paced world.
Finding Qigong
Lee's journey with Qigong began after a soccer injury during his sophomore year in college. After conventional treatments failed, he sought help from a martial arts teacher who used Chi for healing. After a few Qigong treatments, Lee was ready to play soccer again. This recovery sparked his passion for Eastern healing practices.
Understanding Chi
At the core of Qigong is the concept of energy, or Chi, which refers to life force. In Chinese medicine, when someone is sick, it's believed that their Chi is blocked. Eastern practices aim to address root causes, leading to "positive side effects" where treating one condition improves multiple aspects of wellbeing.
The Benefits of Slowing Down
Slowing down can enhance our energy, productivity, and quality of life. Qigong is described as a balanced practice that connects us to ourselves and the present moment. Slowing down helps with:
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Enhanced productivity
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Better digestion
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Fewer mistakes
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More meaningful moments
Slowing down also slows the aging process because it reduces stress. Qigong tradition often counts breaths rather than years, with slower breathing correlating with longer life.
Adding life to your years: By slowing down, meaningful moments and memories are created and life is truly experienced.
Getting Started with Qigong: Try 7 minutes a day of Qigong. Even a brief practice can activate your Chi, stretch lines of tension, and incorporate flowing movements.
In this podcast you will learn:
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The power of slowing down.
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How Qigong enhances energy.
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How slowing down leads to fewer mistakes
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How to breathe slower for longevity
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How to create more meaningful moments
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A simple way to get started with Qigong
In a world that often values speed and constant productivity, deliberately slowing down can give you clear intention.
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