9. “Confessions of an Overweight Doctor” (Why DNA Matters) (Part2)
The BS We Feed Ourselves — Gut/Brain healing for overachievers
Release Date: 11/21/2019
32. The BS We Feed Ourselves: “Was There Ever A Normal?”
The BS We Feed Ourselves — Gut/Brain healing for overachievers
Here’s what I’ve learned over these last 32 episodes. There isn’t any one smoking gun as to why we’re sick. Why we’re in the middle of a disease epidemic in this country. It’s multi-layered and fraught with nuance. The culmination of parts and allowances we feed ourselves daily, hourly, just to cope in a world that is too fast, diverse, polluted, and expansive for our brains to keep up with. This is why we’re here.
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31. Is there an alcohol that’s actually GOOD for you?
The BS We Feed Ourselves — Gut/Brain healing for overachievers
Mark McTavish is the founder and CEO of 101 Cider House as well as a devoted cider fan, lover of artistic beverages, and a true health nut. Mark, a former bodybuilder and native of Toronto, Canada. After helping to pioneer the craft beer industry in Canada, Mark began to give up the suds in favor of cider. His goal to make "the world’s healthiest alcoholic beverage.”
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30. Anxiety vs Arousal: Are you attracting the wrong people?
The BS We Feed Ourselves — Gut/Brain healing for overachievers
Megan Bruneau is a psychotherapist, executive coach and podcast host. She has more than 12-years of experience and specializes in perfectionism-related issues, such as depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Deepak Chopra dubbed her "the millennials' therapist” –– as her “no-BS” approach to coaching may be the perspective you’ve been missing.
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29. On the verge of burnout? How to meditate for beginners (PART 2)
The BS We Feed Ourselves — Gut/Brain healing for overachievers
Dr. Shelly Sethi shares what it’s like to be an A-type, how it affects our health and how to meditate for much-needed mental peace. Dr. Sethi is a best-selling author and a board-certified family physician. If you’re not a mediator, and you need some basics, this is the episode for you.
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28. Study shows: People that isolate tend to get sick more often | Dr. Shelly Sethi
The BS We Feed Ourselves — Gut/Brain healing for overachievers
Dr. Shelly Sethi is a best-selling author and a board-certified family physician. In this episode, we discuss mind-body practices: meditation, and our need for connection. In the midst of a global pandemic, Dr. Sethi shares how the mind and body work together to support the immune system or influence disease.
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27. Fatigued, Fat & Frazzled? Sexology doctor shares health tips | Dr. Keesha Ewers
The BS We Feed Ourselves — Gut/Brain healing for overachievers
Dr. Keesha Ewers is a doctor of sexology, a board-certified functional medicine provider, a best-author and a mother of four. She works with women to reverse their autoimmune disease, heal childhood trauma and make friends with the woman they see in the mirror.
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26. Can vision testing tell you if food is affecting your health?| Dr. Terry Wahls (Part 2)
The BS We Feed Ourselves — Gut/Brain healing for overachievers
Dr. Terry Wahls was once confined to an electric wheelchair, but is now able to walk and ride her bike! She’s a former physician, was an assistant chief of staff at Iowa City Veterans Administration Health Care and is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa.
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25. From Wheelchair to Walking Again (How FOOD Saved Her LIfe) PART 1
The BS We Feed Ourselves — Gut/Brain healing for overachievers
Dr. Terry Wahls was once confined to an electric wheelchair, but is now able to walk and ride her bike! She’s a former physician, was an assistant chief of staff at Iowa City Veterans Administration Health Care and is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa.
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24. Battle “brain fog,” live longer & happier | Dr. Steven Gundry
The BS We Feed Ourselves — Gut/Brain healing for overachievers
Dr. Steven Gundry is a renowned cardiologist, researcher and NY Times best-selling author of The Plant Paradox Book series. His diet and lifestyle recommendations have helped perhaps millions of people take control of their lives. Some say they’re “aging backward” physically and mentally thanks to his program.
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23. CBD Innovator: "What you should know BEFORE using CBD"
The BS We Feed Ourselves — Gut/Brain healing for overachievers
Laura Komkov is an innovator, businesswoman and “Medical Unicorn." She is also the co-founder of Canvas 1839 - a company focused on creating optimized drug delivery technologies in the cannabis space. Her motivation stemmed from autoimmune and genetic problems that she’s experienced since age 12.
info_outlineSummary: How to diet based on your genes in part 2 of this interview of the interview with Dr. Hailey Heard and Dr. Megan Arnold, cofounders at MaxGen Labs. In this episode, they share how some popular diets, like going Keto, may be hurting you more than helping you. They also share how you can take control of your life and health with more knowledge about your genes.
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What We Discuss:
00:30:17:16 - Do you have lectin resistance?
00:30:24:24 - "With Genes, we can really pinpoint what your idea eating situation should be and we've tried to ...so many different variables with genes...so we've tried to create an algorithm that gives you the basic and most important information to implement in your lifestyle, with action steps.
00:31:09:12 - Should you focus more on marathon training or lifting? Is working out in the gym actually going to help you lose weight? Or is it a lost cause...so, on my test... it said I have a propensity toward endurance athlete, which my husband really laughed at.
00:33:16:10 - 5 different genetic markers for gluten sensitivity
00:34:58:11 - The Best Type of APOE Gene
00:35:36:24 - The problems of the APOE 4 gene: dementia, ms, liver
00:36:36:09 - APOE 4 's need to avoid alcohol, heavy metals like aluminum and mercury
00:39:20:09 - "Most people don't believe they can heal themselves or they'll think they'll get results immediately...that's a little bs-ish as well... you do it one step at a time... "
00:40:13:07 - Don't expect to see results overnight, but know it is possible for you to get better
00:41:20:07 - Your diagnosis isn't your destiny" -- Dr. Megan Arnold
00:42:24:22 - "People don't know how to prioritize their health because they want that instant gratification." If they say I want to lose 10 pounds... but they're not sleeping and they're stressed out...."
00:43:13:01 - "Confessions of an Overweight Doctor" blog mention
00:46:30:20 - Your genetics are your blueprint, but how you are today is driven by what you’re doing to optimize your genetics. IF you have the genetics for diabetes....which every female in my family has Type 2 Diabetes, I am the only one who does not. The only way is I'm eating the way I'm supposed to eat.
00:49:26:09 - The BS Dr. Hailey and Dr. Megan are feeding themselves
00:52:43:10 - COUPON CODE: thebswefeedourselves will get you 15% off your genetic test at Maxgenlabs.com and DNArx.com.
Links from this Episode:
MaxGen Labs: Website
DNA RX Supplements: Website
Confessions of an Overweight Doctor: Blog Post
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