285: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Building a Values Based Business and Life with Daffnee Cohen
Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD
Release Date: 11/05/2025
Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD
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In this episode of Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill, Dr. Jill Carnahan explores the complex intersection of chronic illness, environmental toxins, and the mind-body-spirit connection with Dr. Kelly McCann. Dr. McCann shares her personal journey through mold illness, Lyme disease, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), revealing how environmental exposures and unresolved emotional stressors can combine to create chronic, difficult-to-treat conditions. Together, they discuss how modern toxic loadâfrom mold and chemicals to microplasticsâaffects the body, and why healing requires more than...
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In this episode of Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill, Dr. Jill Carnahan explores the growing science behind brain inflammation and its connection to chronic illness with Dr. Eboni Cornish. Dr. Cornish, Associate Medical Director at Amen Clinics and Treasurer of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, shares how underlying inflammation in the brain can drive symptoms often labeled as psychiatric, neurological, or behavioral conditions. Together, they discuss how mold toxicity, chronic infections, gut dysfunction, hormone imbalances, and environmental toxins can disrupt brain health...
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In this episode of Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill, Dr. Jill Carnahan explores the powerful intersection of hormone optimization, peptide therapy, and cellular health with Dr. Crozier. Dr. Crozier shares insights from years of treating complex chronic illnesses and explains how many patients struggle with overlapping root causes such as mold toxicity, infections, immune dysregulation, and environmental toxins. These factors often disrupt hormones, mitochondrial function, and metabolic health. The conversation dives into how therapeutic peptides are emerging as powerful tools for cellular...
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Welcome to Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, where todayâs episode explores one of the most essential skills for thriving in todayâs high-pressure world: resilience. Dr. Jill is joined by resilience expert, author, and burnout prevention strategist Beth Benatti Kennedy to discuss how connection, purpose, and personal innovation can help individuals navigate stress, avoid burnout, and rediscover fulfillment. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Jill Carnahan and Beth explore the hidden stages of burnout and introduce the Benatti Resiliency Model, a practical framework for building...
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Welcome to Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, where todayâs episode revisits one of the most complex and misunderstood areas in integrative medicine: toxic mold illness and the highly sensitive patient. Dr. Jill is joined by renowned functional medicine pioneer Dr. Neil Nathan, author of Toxic: Heal Your Body and The Sensitive Patientâs Healing Guide, for a powerful and deeply insightful conversation on environmental toxins, limbic dysfunction, mast cell activation, and healing chronic inflammatory illness. In this episode, Dr. Jill Carnahan and Dr. Nathan explore why many highly...
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Welcome to Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, where todayâs episode challenges decades of conventional thinking about Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). Dr. Jill is joined by Dr. James C. Anderson, whose groundbreaking research suggests that RLS may not be primarily a dopamine disorderâbut instead, a problem of mechanical nerve compression in the lower leg. In this fascinating and science-driven discussion, Dr. Jill Carnahan and Dr. Anderson explore how decompression of the common fibular, superficial fibular, and tibial nerves may significantly reduce symptoms like burning, tingling,...
info_outlineIn this engaging episode, the hosts sit down with Daphne, a renowned expert in social media marketing and business alignment. The conversation delves into personal growth, business strategies, and the importance of authenticity in both personal and professional realms.
đ KEY DISCUSSIONS:
â Authenticity in Business: Daffnee shares insights on the importance of showing up authentically in business discussions and decisions. She emphasizes the value of surrounding oneself with truth-tellers who are not afraid to challenge the status quo.
⥠Balancing Business and Personal Life: The episode explores how to maintain a balance between running a successful business and managing personal responsibilities, such as family. Daphne discusses the significance of energetic alignment with team members to reduce friction and enhance productivity.
⢠Overcoming Perfectionism: Daffnee and the hosts discuss the challenges of perfectionism and visibility in the digital age. They offer strategies for overcoming the fear of criticism and the pressure to be perfect.
⣠The Power of Grit: The concept of grit is explored, highlighting the combination of passion and persistence necessary for long-term success. The discussion underscores the importance of staying committed to one's goals despite challenges.
đŹ NOTABLE QUOTES
"Every morning is a gift. Every day you wake up is a gift." - Daffnee Cohen
"Grit is a combination of long-term passion and persistence.â - Dr. Jill Carnahan
đ BOOKS
"Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert
"Untamed" by Glennon Doyle.
đď¸PODCASTS
"The School of Greatness" with Lewis Howes
"The David Guillaume Show".
đ CONCLUSION: Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own authenticity and alignment in their personal and professional lives. The hosts invite feedback and stories from the audience about their experiences with overcoming perfectionism and embracing grit.
đŠđťââď¸ DAFFNEE COHEN
Daffnee Cohen is the powerhouse behind some of the most compelling digital marketing and brand strategy work in the wellness, lifestyle, and personal growth industries. As the founder of a results-driven marketing agency and host of the podcast Better with Daffnee & Torri, she brings a rare mix of clarity, creativity, and conviction to everything she touches. With over a decade of experience helping brands scale from idea to impact, Daffnee doesnât just adviseâshe integrates. Her clients consider her a right hand, a sounding board, and the steady force that keeps their message sharp, their momentum strong, and their business growing. Daffneeâs work has been featured on MindBodyGreen, The Huffington Post, and The Orlando Sentinel. But itâs her behind-the-scenes magicâturning vision into voice, and strategy into successâthat keeps clients with her for years. When sheâs not crafting marketing plans or coaching leaders, youâll find her reading voraciously, teaching Zumba, coaching lacrosse, CrossFitting, and chasing waves (and toddlers) with her husband, three kids, and rescue pup.
đ Daffnee Cohen's Links
https://www.daffneecohen.com/life-in-progress-blueprint/
http://instagram.com/Daffnee