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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

Release Date: 03/19/2020

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

25. From Wheelchair to Walking Again (How FOOD Saved Her LIfe) PART 1

The BS We Feed Ourselves — Gut/Brain healing for overachievers

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.

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.

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Summary: 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. She’s an esteemed author, has a private practice and conducts clinical trials. She says FOOD is what helped her get her life back! A revised edition of her book “The #WahlsProtocol” is out March 17th. https://terrywahls.com/the-wahls-protocol/

What We Learn:

01:13 - If you'd like to have a healthy body weight - DO THIS.

03:58 - Minding our Mitochondria - TED TALK

06:00 - The brain, retina, and your heart

08:18 - "Are eye compensates for a long time," but vision testing can help you learn if your food is affecting your health and brain.

09:32 - "My kids are like, wow mom you keep looking younger and younger."

10:00 - How your whole family can sustainably change diets

15:16 - Terry's favorite Instapot recipes.

19:00 - I feel like we're in an absolute epidemic, is that word too extreme?

21:49 - What’s The BS You’re Feeding yourself?

23:00 - The details on Terry Wahl’s new book!

26:00 - What’s in Shawna & Terry’s bag?