#064: Self-Care When You're Confined to Your Home
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Worldwide, we are practicing social distancing due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, we acknowledge some of the fears and concerns our society faces, but we're also attempting to bring some joy to the situation. We outline ways to embrace this confinement. We discuss ways to eat with preservation in mind, how to best utilize technology, some fun activities to do and shows to watch, and ways to return to spirituality through reading and meditation.
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#063: Kim & Laurie Discuss Relationships with Food
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We're breaking down previous expert interviews on our show regarding eating disorders and emotional eating. Kim & Laurie give their thoughts and personal and professional testimonies. We also discuss how stress, anxiety, and depression accompany emotional eating habits and are often co-occurring with eating disorders.
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#062: Reconnecting with Kim & Laurie
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Kim & Laurie are finally back recording together! While we've enjoyed interviewing expert guests and have learned so much, we've missed each other. Today's episode is all about reconnecting with each other and our listeners. We also have a big announcement about how future episodes will air and the format we'll follow.
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#061: Concussion Rescue -- How to Heal the Brain w/ Dr. Kabran Chapek
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Dr. Kabran Chapek joins us to discuss his new book "Concussion Rescue." He talks about why current protocols for the diagnosis and treatment of concussions and traumatic brain injuries often do not go far enough. He outlines the diagnostic criteria they implement at the Amen Clinics and his "First Aid for Your Brain" procedures that should be done following an acute injury. We also discuss the benefits of a ketogenic diet and cardiovascular exercise in healing the brain as well as helpful supplements.
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#060: A Revolutionary Approach to Mastering Diabetes w/ Robby Barbaro & Cyrus Khambatta
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Robby Barbaro & Cyrus Khambatta join us to discuss their new book "Mastering Diabetes" and the revolutionary way in which they've helped thousands of folks increase insulin sensitivity and improve their health. They talk about how they are each thriving with Type 1 diabetes on a plant-based, whole foods diet. They give dietary tips and lifestyle advice that will help reverse insulin resistance and manage diabetes longterm.
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#059: Reducing Inflammation & Healing Dry Eyes w/ Dr. Travis Zigler
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Dr. Travis Zigler, founder of Eye Love and the Eye Love Cares Foundation, joins us to discuss dry eyes, a chronic condition that plagues many. He talks about how inflammation is at the root of dry eyes as well as hundreds of other conditions and illnesses. His book "Rethinking Dry Eye Treatment" aims to help folks reduce systemic inflammation through diet and lifestyle changes. This book is available as a free PDF download on his website www.dryeyebook.com.
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#058: Creating Awareness Around EMF Exposure w/ Cathy Cooke
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Cathy Cooke joins us to discuss how EMFs are affecting our health and our environment. She addresses radio frequencies and WiFi, magnetic and electric fields, "dirty" electricity, and why energy-saving appliances may not actually be that great. She provides practical, actionable steps to reduce exposure and how to teach children good digital hygiene.
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#057: Neuroinflammation - A Sneaky Symptom of Illness w/ Dr. Jannine Krause
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Dr. Jannine Krause joins us to discuss neuroinflammation, a condition that many have but are unaware. Symptoms of neuroinflammation include anxiety, depression, IBS, food sensitivities, and neuropathy. Getting to the root cause is imperative. Dr. Krause discusses leaky gut which can lead to a leaky blood brain barrier, resulting in many symptoms. She gives diagnostic criteria and examples of treatment protocols.
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#056: Health Benefits of Spirulina & Chlorella w/ Catharine Arnston
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Spirulina & Chlorella are one of nature's most nutrient-dense foods. Catharine Arnston joins us to discuss the benefits of consuming these forms of algae. She discusses the energy, mental focus, and detoxifying effects they provide. Spirulina and chlorella can also replace a host of multivitamins and supplements that you might be taking. They are bioavailable & easy to digest. Catharine's company ENERGYbits provides this algae in tiny, easy to take tablets, and she's offering our listeners a discount code!
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#055: Breaking Free From Emotional Eating w/ Jessica Procini
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Jessica Procini joins us to discuss the reasons behind emotional eating. She talks about the importance of addressing feelings and how to work towards healing. Diet, exercise, and even therapy don't always work. One needs to address the individual root cause which is different for every person.
info_outlineWe are in uncharted waters here, and the stress is HIGH! The goal of this episode is to spread some positivity during this pandemic but also to keep it real. It is an extra-long episode, so you may need to listen in chunks. But make sure you follow through to the end where Kim and Laurie give some much needed perspective. Anxiety, food, relationships, devices, exercise, and things to entertain us are all discussed. Even when social distancing, we are all in this together!
Intro
[01:30] Managing stress and anxiety. (“CALM”)
Celebrate God’s goodness
Ask God for help
Leave your concerns with him
Meditate on good things
[15:45] Food: Healthy foods to stock up on while in quarantine mode. Some good non-meat protein sources since some stores have been selling out. Sugar is more addictive than cocaine and every time you consume excess sugar, your white blood cells’ ability to ward off this virus is lowered for several hours.
[28:50] Reference back to episode #4 Jan 22, 2019 Boosting Immunity.
[29:55] Relationships: The impact of this quarantine so far in Laurie and Kim’s households and ways you can stay connected yet carve out some alone time.
[42:50] Devices: The beauty of technology and what that has meant for the children, schools and businesses. Also great to stay in touch with family and friends.
[52:00] Exercise: Importance of movement for immunity. Lots of streaming options! Also GET OUTSIDE!
[58:00] TV: Recommendations for series to watch and some fun programs, too.
[1:06:10] Good reads: Book recommendations (self-help, fiction, spiritual) — Some offer really important insight right now on loss and joy. (scribd.com is offering a 30-day free trial to download/read any book… no strings attached.)
[01:18:30] Podcasts: Some listening recommendations for other shows
[01:20:35] Ending on a positive note: Laurie’s thoughts on some good things that will come out of this time.
[01:23:35] Some spiritual guidance from Kim.
Links:
One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
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