Everyday Wellness

Welcome to the Everyday Wellness podcast with Cynthia Thurlow! Cynthia is a mom of 2 boys, wife, nurse practitioner, and intermittent fasting and nutrition expert. She has over 20 years experience in emergency medicine and cardiology, but pivoted to focus on food as medicine. She loves to share science-backed practical information to improve your overall well being and is grateful to be interviewing leaders in the health and wellness field. Her goal with Everyday Wellness is to help her listeners make simple changes to their everyday lives that will result in improved overall wellness and long term health.

Ep. 153 Fix Your Mouth/Fix Your Health: Reversing Tooth Decay Naturally with Trina FelberFix Your Mouth/Fix Your Health: Reversing Tooth Decay Naturally with Trina Felber 06/12/2021

Ep. 153 Fix Your Mouth/Fix Your Health: Reversing Tooth Decay Naturally with Trina FelberFix Your Mouth/Fix Your Health: Reversing Tooth Decay Naturally with Trina Felber I am delighted to have the opportunity to connect with Trina Felber today! Trina is the Creator and CEO of Primal Life Organics, a premier, all-natural dental care company that focuses on oral health as the gateway to internal health. She is a long-standing nurse anesthetist, a mom, and a wife. Trina believes that the antiseptic products we use in our mouths are doing us more harm than good. She pivoted to become an oral health expert after more than 25 years as a registered nurse. She created natural products to biohack your dental health for stronger, cleaner, whiter teeth and improved overall health. There is so much value in what Trina has to share today! This episode will blow your mind and completely change your perspective on dental health and dental care, so be sure to listen in! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN Trina explains how she transitioned from being a nurse anesthetist to becoming an oral health care guru. Trina discusses Weston A. Price and his theories on the relationship between nutrition, dental health, and physical health. Trina talks about dental health, the anatomy of teeth, how cavities happen, and why we become prone to staining, decay, and plaque. Some tips to help you protect your teeth. The effects that wearing a mask can have on your oral health. The impact that the ingredients in commercially made toothpaste and mouthwashes have on the mouth and gut biomes. The three things that any dental product that you use needs to do. Why you should not use toothpaste that contains glycerine. How various types of light therapy can whiten your teeth and prevent inflammation. Why you should not use peroxide to whiten your teeth. Trina talks about skincare products. Some tips to set yourself up for success after eating acidic foods. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Trina Felber On her On On Links: /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/19403327

Ep. 152 Metabolic and Hormonal Spark: The Value of Lifestyle Shifts with Dr. Jade Teta 06/05/2021

Ep. 152 Metabolic and Hormonal Spark: The Value of Lifestyle Shifts with Dr. Jade Teta I am delighted today to have Dr. Jade Teta as my guest! He is an integrative physician, author, and expert in natural health, fitness, metabolism, and self-development. He spent the last 25 years immersed in the study of strength and conditioning, hormonal metabolism, and the psychology of change and success. He recently started a new company, Next Level Human. It combines his medical and fitness knowledge with his expertise in self-development and mindset change. He writes and lectures extensively to healthcare professionals and the public about lifestyle medicine, natural health, and mindset change. Hormonal health and metabolic issues are an enormous pain point for many of my followers and the women in my program. Making lifestyle shifts can be very valuable in helping us develop healthy metabolic habits and easing us through the changes that both men and women tend to go through in middle age. Join us on the show today to hear Dr. Teta’s story and learn about some lifestyle changes that you can make to improve your metabolic processes and better your hormonal health. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Dr. Teta talks about his journey that began at fifteen and his pivot into the hormonal health and metabolism space. How females were under-represented in the research community before 2001. Dr. Teta discusses some of the changes that occur in women who are older than thirty-five, which made him start second-guessing his original methodology and philosophies around weight loss and nutrition. How estrogen and progesterone affect what Dr. Teta refers to as SHMEC (Sleep, Hunger, Mood, Energy, and Cravings). A simple analogy to help you understand estrogen and progesterone. How biofeedback signals can help you to understand your metabolism. Dr. Teta shares what he has found to work best for most women as a different approach to exercise. Why calories matter. Dr. Teta shares his take on eating for satiety versus eating for calories and marrying macros. Most people only focus on diet and exercise without accounting for stress and movement. Dr. Teta talks about buffer foods and trigger foods. Dr. Teta discusses his strategy for helping women find the diet that works best for them. Dr. Teta talks about intermittent fasting. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Dr. Teta Teta On his On /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/19321889

Ep. 151 Key Factors To Boost Everyday Wellness: A Data-Driven Approach to Good Health with Marty Kendall 05/29/2021

Ep. 151 Key Factors To Boost Everyday Wellness: A Data-Driven Approach to Good Health with Marty Kendall I am excited today to be joined by Marty Kendall. Marty is an engineer who seeks to optimize nutrition using a data-driven approach. His interest in nutrition began eighteen years ago to help his wife Monica gain better control of her Type 1 Diabetes. Since then, he has worked to develop a systematized approach to nutrition tailored for a wide range of goals. Marty has been sharing his learnings at and has developed Nutrient Optimiser and Data-Driven Fasting to guide people on their journey of nutritional optimization. Monica was only ten years old when she was diagnosed with diabetes. She suffered decreasing control of her health until she and Marty met about fifteen years later. When they got married, neither Monica nor Marty knew anything about managing diabetes. Marty had no idea what he was getting into, but he learned quickly and found a doctor who taught them both a lot by turning their situation into a maths game. That intrigued Marty and motivated him to strive towards having healthy pregnancies by managing the numbers. Be sure to stay tuned today to hear Marty’s story and learn about his data-driven approach to good health. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN Marty shares the story of how he and Monica learned to control her diabetes by managing the numbers. Marty talks about the first step he took in helping to support his wife before she started riding the keto wave. Different people process macronutrients differently. Marty discusses the problems he had when he tried to optimize food choices for people with diabetes. Marty talks about the nutritional dogma that contributed to many metabolic diseases that we see currently in westernized countries. What energy toxicity represents. Marty provides an overview of the carb insulin index. Why you should check your blood sugar when you feel hungry, and not after you have already eaten. Whether or not you should avoid eating when your blood sugar rises more than thirty. Marty gives his take on biohacking devices like CGMs and glucometers. Using your blood sugar as a fuel gauge. Marty talks about how insulin sensitivity and insulin resistance influence people’s fat threshold. Marty describes some of the more common nutrient deficiencies. How Marty’s Nutrient Optimiser app blows away dogma and helps people select the right foods for their nutritional requirements. Navigating eating out. Marty reveals his recommendations for overcoming emotional eating, weight loss and insulin sensitivity, protein intake while on a maintenance diet, and gaining more muscle mass. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Marty Kendall On websites: , , , or On social media: , , , , or Marty’s Offers: Book mentioned: by Michael Moss /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/19233557

Ep. 150 TikTok Star On His High-Performance Perspective & Fasting: Becoming Better Versions of Ourselves with Jeremy Abramson 05/22/2021

Ep. 150 TikTok Star On His High-Performance Perspective & Fasting: Becoming Better Versions of Ourselves with Jeremy Abramson I am super excited to welcome Jeremy Abramson as my guest for today! Jeremy is a health coach, wellness entrepreneur, and corporate culture creator. After working one-on-one with elite athletes and CEOs for several years, he started pursuing a more ambitious path to impact a wider audience: Corporate America. He’s making a massive impact through his live events and online presence, where he empowers people to take ownership of their lives through movement, gratitude, and joy. Jeremy is known as the High Energy Coach because he helps top-level executives and entrepreneurs unleash their fullest potential. He is known worldwide for his expertise, mindful movement, mindset, nutrition, and neuroscience. He has built a community of over 600,000 on TikTok and continues to expand his impact globally. He is the host of the Thrive University Podcast with the mission to inspire and empower you with the knowledge and wisdom to transform your thoughts, habits, relationships, intention, vitality, and enthusiasm so that you can stop settling for mediocrity and live your dream life. Join us today and learn how to overcome your self-limiting beliefs and take ownership of your life. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN Jeremy talks about things that determine the quality of your life. Travel is a way to magnify our consciousness and awareness and become better versions of who we are. Jeremy talks about his journey of discovery as he transitioned to become a mindset guru. Jeremy helps people embody what they want to communicate to others. The work you do for yourself will reflect in the work you do for others. Jeremy talks about what it was like to spend time learning from Joe Dispenza. Money and what it means to be wealthy. Some of the changes that Jeremy has seen in how people keep physically active since Covid. Moving your body increases your intuition and helps you grow and stay sharper. Jeremy talks about psychedelics and the benefits of micro-dosing. Jeremy discusses the foods and supplements that are most beneficial and best support his physical and mental health. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Jeremy Abramson On his On On Recommended book: by Michael Pollan /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/19156583

Ep. 149 Keto Flex, Feasting and Fasting: Bringing the Body Back to Normal Function with Ben Azadi 05/15/2021

Ep. 149 Keto Flex, Feasting and Fasting: Bringing the Body Back to Normal Function with Ben Azadi I am excited to talk to Ben Azadi today! Ben is the author of four best-selling books, , , , and . He has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet. In 2008, Ben went through a personal health transformation of shredding 80 pounds of pure fat. Ever since he has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle. Ben is also the host of a top 15 podcast, The Keto Kamp Podcast, and the fast-growing Keto Kamp YouTube channel with over 122,000 subscribers. Ben is known as 'The Health Detective' because he investigates dysfunction, and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function. He is the founder of Keto Kamp, a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting. Ben’s latest book, Keto Flex: The 4 Secrets to Reduce Inflammation, Burn Fat, and Reboot Your Metabolism, was a labor of love that took him a little over two years to complete. Be sure to tune in today to find out about his latest book, and hear what he has to say about keto and fasting. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Ben gives a general overview of his latest book, Keto Flex. Ben talks about ketosis. He explains what it is, why we would want to aim for it, and why we should not get fixated on devices. Ben discusses the benefits of teaching your body to burn fat as the primary fuel source. It is easy to overdo certain fatty foods, like cheese or nuts. Ben explains how to burn extra body fat with keto. Ben shares his thought on using devices to measure ketones. In his book, Ben shares fifteen bio-hacks for getting better sleep. Optimizing sleep is vital. Sleep can impact our ability to become fat-adapted and have success with intermittent fasting. Ben shares two great sleep tips. Ben shares some fasting strategies. Taking responsibility for your health. Ben discusses how he helps women feel better about themselves and what he does to stay positive. Ben shares a valuable takeaway from his book, Keto Flex. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Ben Azadi On his On , , On Clubhouse: @thebenazadi Get your copy of Ben’s new book The Books mentioned: by Rachel Kranz and Robyn O'Brien Dr. Wayne Dyer’s Ultimate Library Collection (On Audible) by Dr. Maxwell Maltz by Sylvia Tara by Bob Proctor by Dr. Wayne Dyer /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/19069730

Ep. 148 How Much Difference Does Salt Intake Make? Real Salt Nutrition & Fasting with Darryl Bosshardt 05/08/2021

Ep. 148 How Much Difference Does Salt Intake Make? Real Salt Nutrition & Fasting with Darryl Bosshardt I am excited to connect with Darryl Bosshardt today! Darryl is passionate about healthily living, healthy eating, and life-long learning. He grew up working for the family mineral business in Redmond, Utah. Then he earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Southern Utah University, followed by an MBA at Western Governors University. Darryl oversees the salt company, Redmond. Salt is one of the most misunderstood minerals on Earth. For thousands of years, it has sustained life and provided a source of trade. It even got used as currency. However, over the last century, salt has become known to many as a dangerous chemical that should be avoided at all costs. Things are changing, though. Currently, research is returning salt to its place of necessity for human health because without salt, everything dies. Be sure to join us today, to hear Darryl’s story, discover the misconceptions around sea salt, and find out about the vital role that salt plays in our lives. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN Darryl explains where salt comes from. How Darryl and his family got into the salt business. Darryl explains why salt is not bad for us and unpacks its benefits. How sea salt differs chemically from the iodized salt used in processed foods. Darryl discusses the unique flavors of various natural salts and explains how to know if you’re buying a high-quality product. The truth about salt substitutes. Darryl shares his thoughts on magnesium supplementation. We need to remain connected to how we respond to dehydration. Adding electrolytes to your water can make a big difference to how you feel. The importance of getting enough salt when fasting intermittently. The role salt plays in our bodies.Redmond Salt is now producing Relyte, a flavored electrolyte product. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Darryl Bosshardt On On For On his /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/18971180

Ep. 147 Women, Keto & Weight Loss Plateaus: From Fertility through Menopause with Maria Emmerich 05/01/2021

Ep. 147 Women, Keto & Weight Loss Plateaus: From Fertility through Menopause with Maria Emmerich Today, I am delighted to have Maria Emmerich joining me. Maria is a nutritionist who specializes in the ketogenic diet and exercise physiology. She struggled with her health and weight throughout childhood. That led her to become such a passionate nutrition expert. “My goal is to help transform people’s lives and start living again!” Maria specializes in brain neurotransmitters and how food can increase mental wellness. Her expertise has sent her around the world speaking about ketogenic diets. She has also cooked with Halle Berry and writes for Halle’s website. Twenty-three years ago, Maria was twice her size, and she had some serious issues going on. The doctor told her she had PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), which is type-2 diabetes that affects female fertility. She also had acid reflux, depression, and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). The doctor told her she was doing nothing wrong. Those were just the cards she was dealt. She took her dog to the vet the same week because it was losing its hair, and the first question he asked her was what she was feeding it. When she changed the dog’s diet, its hair grew back. That got her thinking, so she started doing some research. She discovered that PCOS was caused by too much caffeine, sugar, and carbohydrates, which was what she was living on. She was only sixteen at the time, but she started making some dietary changes. Be sure to join us today to hear Maria’s inspiring story and find what she has to say about healing yourself with the food you eat. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Maria shares her background story. The journey towards health and wellness does not happen overnight. Some aspects evolve and shift over a lifetime. Maria discusses how she discovered the benefits of the ketogenic diet and what motivated her to stick to it. Why you should avoid processed foods even if they claim to be ketogenic. What makes women different. Some of the mistakes Maria sees women making when they come to keto that cause them to assume that keto is not working. Maria has a free macro calculator on her . Maria talks about what alcohol does to our bodies and sleep patterns. Maria shares her thoughts on bioidenticals versus supplementation, as women make the transition from being fertile to perimenopause to menopause. Maria talks about the protein-sparing fast and shares some strategies for fasting successfully. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Maria Emmerich On her On her On , , and Maria’s /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/18879131

Ep. 146 Fasting Strategies & Troubleshooting: How to Revolutionize Your Life with Dr. David Jockers 04/24/2021

Ep. 146 Fasting Strategies & Troubleshooting: How to Revolutionize Your Life with Dr. David Jockers I am delighted and excited today to welcome Dr. David Jockers as my guest! Dr. Jockers is a doctor of natural medicine. He runs one of the most popular natural health websites, which has gotten over 1 million monthly visitors. His work has been seen on popular media such as the Dr. Oz show and Hallmark Home and Family. Dr. Jockers is the author of the best-selling books and . He is a world-renowned expert in the area of ketosis, fasting, inflammation, and functional nutrition. He is also the host of the popular “Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition” podcast. Dr. Jockers was a personal trainer in his early twenties. At the time, he was taking in about 5,500 calories a day from six meals, which he thought he had to do to maintain his muscle mass. Then he developed irritable bowel and he lost about 30 pounds over two years. After reading the book, The Maker’s Diet by Jordan Rubin, he felt inspired to make some changes to his diet. He ended up on a grain-free, low-carb diet with lots of fermented foods and grass-fed meats and got a lot better. He noticed that when he skipped breakfast and drank a lot of water, he felt significantly better, and he started re-gaining muscle mass quickly. Dr. Jockers has been practicing intermittent fasting for sixteen years now, and it has revolutionized his life! Be sure to stay tuned today to learn more about intermittent fasting, some common fasting mistakes, and some of the lesser-known things you can do with fasting to benefit your health. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Dr. Jockers shares his background and explains what brought him to his fasting journey. There are several key mechanisms of intermittent fasting that can help you build muscle. The benefits of exercising while in a fasted state. The amount of protein you need to consume to build lean muscle. Dr. Jockers explains what he does to amplify the amount of autophagy taking place in his body. Why doing a 24-hour fast every week is realistic. Autophagy is a by-product of fasting. Dr. Jockers shares some strategies to boost autophagy. Dr. Jockers discusses the benefits of different kinds of exercise and getting enough proper sleep. The benefits you can add to fasting with coffee and various herbal teas. Dr. Jockers unpacks what detoxing is all about, and emphasizes why it is so important. Some common fasting mistakes that people tend to make. And some things you can do to make fasting easier. Dr. Jockers shares his thoughts on fasting variations, especially for women. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Dr. David Jockers On his On , , , and Books mentioned: by Jordan Rubin /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/18812669

Ep. 145 Stress, Hormesis, Recovery & Resilience: The Biological Impact They Have On Our Cells with Siim Land 04/17/2021

Ep. 145 Stress, Hormesis, Recovery & Resilience: The Biological Impact They Have On Our Cells with Siim Land I am delighted to have Siim Land joining me once again as my guest for the show. Siim lives in the countryside of Estonia. He is a bestselling author, public speaker, high-performance coach, and professional biohacker. He is the author of , , and he is the co-author of . There is so much value in the lessons that Siim teaches and a lot of what he talks about in his books are things that people can do that don't cost too much money. Having the right amount of stress can actually make us stronger on many levels. In this episode, Siim talks to us about stress. He discusses how our bodies adapt to stress and how we can deal with it and recover from it, recognizing that stress biologically impacts our cells in very beneficial ways. Be sure to listen in today, to hear what Siim has to say about finding the appropriate balance around stress and eating right for your optimum health. In , Kelly and I interviewed Siim Lands about biohacking and human bio-optimization. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Simm talks about how Covid has been affecting him in Estonia over the last ten months. Different stressors cause a slightly different effect on the body. However, a general stress response does tend to happen, regardless of the source of it. Siim describes the physical effects of stress. Siim talks about hormesis and stress adaptation. Stress can be a positive factor in our lives. Siim explains what will happen if you constantly try to avoid stress. Siim discusses the benefits of minor stressors on the mitochondria. There is a tipping point where physical activities like resistance training and cardio workouts are beneficial to us versus when they cause us damage. Siim shares some recommendations for fine-tuning your fasting regimen. Learn how to get sufficient protein in your diet, particularly when you are fasting. Siim talks about what you can do to build a healthy immune system and foods that are harmful to your health. You can protect yourself against the lipid peroxidation of oxidized fats by consuming vegetables that contain antioxidants. Vitamin E and algae, like spirulina, also have lipid peroxidation protective effects. Siim explains what traditional and infrared saunas do for the body in terms of immune function and other health benefits. Siim discusses the benefits of using cryotherapy in conjunction with infrared saunas versus doing them separately. Getting enough quality sleep is the foundation for good health and longevity. Siim shares some sleep-supporting hacks. Siim talks about the key nutrients that we need in our diet to support our immune function. Siim explains what impacts immune function negatively. Siim defines what wellness means to him. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Siim Land On his On /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/18708353

Ep. 144 Metabolic Flexibility with Lumen: What It Can Tell You About Your Fuel Sources with Daniel Tal Mor 04/10/2021

Ep. 144 Metabolic Flexibility with Lumen: What It Can Tell You About Your Fuel Sources with Daniel Tal Mor For April, we are doing a biohacking month on the Everyday Wellness Podcast, and today, I am delighted to have Daniel Tal Mor joining me as my guest. Daniel is a seasoned entrepreneur, co-founder, and CEO of Lumen, a company developing consumer nutrition management platforms based on a small device that measures metabolism in a single breath and provides personalized food, lifestyle, and health recommendations. The Lumen is a tool that can help prevent serious illnesses. Up until now, measuring how we expend the fats and carbohydrates in our bodies and finding out how metabolically flexible we are (or are not) has been left largely to labs and those working in a scientific environment. Having a device in our home that can do all of that has been an exciting new development. In this episode, Daniel shares how he and his spouse came up with the idea of creating the Lumen device, and he talks about what the Lumen measures, who it was designed for, fuel management, and the importance of tracking your nutrition to maintain your metabolic health. Be sure to stay tuned today to find out what Daniel has to say about the Lumen device and how it can help us to maintain our metabolic health and flexibility. Show highlights: Daniel discusses how he, his spouse, and her sister came up with the idea of creating a device to give consumers a sense of how metabolically flexible they are. Daniel explains what the Lumen measures. Daniel talks about the different fuels and the different motivations that they represent. Daniel talks about metabolic flexibility and explains some of the benefits of using fat as a primary fuel source versus carbohydrates. Avoid being rigid in your diet. If you are following a ketogenic diet, it could be necessary to bump yourself out of ketosis sometimes to maintain your metabolic flexibility. Daniel discusses fuel management. Daniel explains how carbon dioxide plays in with our breath and how the Lumen device differentiates when we are burning more carbs from burning more fats. Daniel looks at how it is possible to see the changes caused by some dietary indiscretions almost in real-time. Some of the changes that Daniel and his team have seen in women’s metabolisms when they get close to their menstrual period and how that impacts their nutritional requirements. Daniel talks about how lack of sleep and stress impact people’s metabolic measurements. Daniel discusses the impact that traveling can have on your metabolism and how using the Lumen has helped him to find new habits that work for him. The impact that exercise has on your metabolism. Daniel talks about the effect that prolonged fasting has on people’s metabolic values. Daniel shares some food priorities and some strategies and hacks for improving your metabolic flexibility. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Daniel Tal Mor On his On On Discount code: cynthia30 for $30 off on /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/18640586

Ep. 143 Biohacking 101: The Benefits of Biohacking Devices, Supplements, and Hormetic Stressors 04/03/2021

Ep. 143 Biohacking 101: The Benefits of Biohacking Devices, Supplements, and Hormetic Stressors I am excited to welcome Melanie Avalon as my guest for today! Melanie is a SAG-AFTRA actress, author of , host of the top iTunes podcasts The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast, and The Intermittent Fasting Podcast with Gin Stephens, who has appeared on this podcast twice before. Melanie is certified as a wine specialist by the WSET and as a holistic nutritionist by the AFPA. She is a member of MENSA. Melanie developed the top iTunes app, “", to help those with food sensitivities, and she currently runs three rapidly growing Facebook groups. Melanie and I became friends when I appeared on her podcast last year, and we have stayed in touch since then. We are doing a biohacking block in April. Throughout April, we will be featuring on the podcast many of the people who I consider to be cutting edge in the biohacking space. Melanie is a powerhouse woman in the intermittent fasting space. She is one of the people helping to change the face of the health and wellness industry. She has no medical training. Yet, she is able to grasp some pretty heavy-duty concepts, and she fully understands the technology behind the various biohacking devices. Melanie is joining us today to talk about some of the biohacking devices and modalities and the benefits you can expect to experience from each of them. So be sure to listen in to find out what she has to say about the benefits of biohacking, supplements, and hormetic stressors. Show highlights: Melanie talks about what biohacking means to her, and she explains where you can start with that. Melanie walks us through the spectrum of biohacking devices, from those she considers milder or more benign to the more intricate ones, and explains what they do. Blue light-blocking glasses were the first biohacking thing that Melanie did. She has never stopped using them. Melanie explains the physical benefits of Near-Infrared Light Therapy and Near-Infrared Light saunas. Cold can do some amazing things for our bodies. We talk about challenging ourselves with hormetic stress and cold therapies. Melanie talks about the benefits of using the Apollo Neuro device for sound wave therapy. Melanie is a reformed insomniac. She discusses what has been the most helpful for her in terms of the quality of her sleep. Melanie talks about supplements that can be helpful for biohacking. The role that NAD+ plays in supporting our energy levels. Melanie talks about Vitamin D and explains why getting enough of it is vital for your health. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Melanie Avalon Follow Melanie on her personal page, , and , join her . Recommended books: by Wim Hof by David A. Sinclair, Ph.D. and Matthew D. LaPlante by James Nestor by James W. Clement Recommended app: /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/18537776

Ep. 142 Optimizing Stress, Cortisol, and Immunity To Reverse Challenging Health Situations With Dr. Doni Wilson 03/27/2021

Ep. 142 Optimizing Stress, Cortisol, and Immunity To Reverse Challenging Health Situations With Dr. Doni Wilson I am delighted and excited to talk to Dr. Doni Wilson today. She is a naturopathic doctor, certified professional midwife, and certified nutrition specialist. Dr. Doni graduated from Bastyr University in 2000. She believes it is possible to be healthy, even when we are stressed. She helps patients reverse challenging health conditions, including fatigue, anxiety, autoimmunity, fertility, insomnia, as well as HPV, and abnormal pap smears. Dr. Doni is frequently called upon to discuss her approach in the media, as well as at both public and professional events. She writes a blog you can find at , and her podcast is called “How Humans Heal”. After completing her pre-med degree, Dr. Doni was very interested in nutrition, so she decided to take a nutrition course. She fell so much in love with it that she ended up getting a nutrition degree. Then, a friend told her about naturopathic medical school, which she had never heard of before. There, she was able to study food as medicine. That provided her with a perfect solution because she knew that healing with food and nutrients is possible, and she wanted to be able to support people in that way. Be sure to stay tuned to find out what Dr. Doni has to share about how to stay healthy during times of stress. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Dr. Doni explains what inspired her to choose the natural medicine route, as opposed to a more traditional allopathic medicine route. Dr. Doni defines stress. Dr. Doni discusses the impact of stress on our bodies and explains how we can mitigate the stress we deal with, acutely versus chronically. The stress response is unique to every individual. We can help our body and our brain recover from stress. Some of the practices that Dr. Doni suggests, for helping her patients get out of fight or flight mode and managing their stress in the long term. Do some things in your day to prevent yourself from going full-steam ahead from the time that you get out of bed. You will experience many benefits from meditating regularly. Dr. Doni has developed an assessment to help people understand their stress type. Your stress levels can be measured using your urine or saliva. Dr. Doni explains what adaptogens are, and how they can help in managing stress. Spending time in nature is very helpful for managing stress levels. Dr. Doni explains how circadian rhythms impact our bodies. Dr. Doni explains how cortisol affects all the different body systems. Dr. Doni discusses what she has learned about HPV, which can also get activated by stress. Dr. Doni talks about the HPV vaccine, its efficacy, and the possible side-effects. There are ways to protect yourself from the HPV virus, whether or not you get the vaccine. Dr. Doni talks about her latest book, Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health, which is coming out soon. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Doni On her /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/18444296

Ep. 141 Reclaim Your Brain: Outsmarting Your Hardwiring with Dr. David Perlmutter 03/20/2021

Ep. 141 Reclaim Your Brain: Outsmarting Your Hardwiring with Dr. David Perlmutter We are delighted to have Dr. David Perlmutter joining us today. He is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He also serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Perlmutter has written several books to educate people on the importance of the physiological connection between the gut and the brain. In this episode, he talks to us about his most recent book, , which he co-authored with his son, Austin Perlmutter, also a physician. The release of Brain Wash was very timely, given the current state of affairs with the growing pandemic, both in the United States and the rest of the world. Be sure to listen in today to find out what motivated Dr. Perlmutter and his son to write Brain Wash and what you can expect to learn from reading it. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN Dr. Perlmutter talks about what inspired him and his son, Austin, to write the book, Brain Wash. We need to recognize that there is hard-wiring in the brain, which relates to how we make our decisions. Dr. Perlmutter describes the two fairly distinct areas of the brain that deal with each type of decision-making. Dr. Perlmutter explains the interesting fact that was discovered about the pre-frontal cortex area of the brain. Dr. Perlmutter explains the detrimental effect that electronics and some other factors have on the evolution of the pre-frontal cortex of the brains of children and teenagers. Dr. Perlmutter talks about how we can go about reconnecting and bringing the pre-frontal cortex back online. That information forms the heart and soul of the book, Brain Wash. As a global community, we need to cultivate the ability to remain open-minded and have cognitive empathy. We need to accept and embrace the notion that people will change their views and their position on things over time. Dr. Perlmutter explains how the quality of our sleep impacts our decision-making. The impact that social media has on our notion of connectedness as humans. Dr. Perlmutter explains how the stress of the pandemic has impacted our brains and the outcome of the pandemic. Our biological age can differ from our chronological age. Dr. Perlmutter explains how that could impact our immune system and our risk for the outcome of Covid. Dr. Perlmutter talks about the powerful benefits of exposing ourselves to nature and the profoundly positive impact it has on our brains. Dr. Perlmutter talks about the importance of getting enough exercise, and why a bit of stress is good for the body. He also shares a way to calculate your ideal heart rate. The three foods that Dr. Perlmutter feels are most beneficial for the brain, to keep the amygdala at bay and serve the executive function of the pre-frontal cortex. Dr. Perlmutter talks about the book that he is working on currently, due for release in 2022. Bio: David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM Dr. David Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine, where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals, including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition. Also, he is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, Columbia University, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Harvard University. He serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Perlmutter’s books have been published in 32 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller , with over 1 million copies in print. Other New York Times bestsellers include , , , and , co-written with Austin Perlmutter, M.D. He is the editor of The Microbiome and the Brain. It was authored by top experts in the field and published in December 2019 by CRC Press. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Dr. Perlmutter On On On his /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/18355220

Ep. 140 The Nature of Bingeing: How to Break Out of the Food-Prison with Dr. Glenn Livingston 03/13/2021

Ep. 140 The Nature of Bingeing: How to Break Out of the Food-Prison with Dr. Glenn Livingston We are excited to have Dr. Glenn Livingston joining us on the show today. Dr. Glenn Livingston is a veteran psychologist and was the long-time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm that has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. You may have seen his or his company’s work, theories, and research in major periodicals, like the New York Times, the LA Times, the Chicago Sun-Times, the New York Daily News, American Demographics, or any other media outlets. You may have also heard of him on ABC, WGN, and our CBS Radio or UPN TV. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food-obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via his work with his patients and a self-funded research program. Most importantly, his personal journey led him out of obesity and a food-prison to a normal healthy weight and a much more light-hearted relationship with food. Be sure to stay tuned today to hear his story and find out how to stop overeating, stress eating, or binge eating and how to stick to any diet. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Dr. Glenn shares his story and explains how his journey influenced where he is today. How Dr. Glenn’s book, , came about. Dr. Glenn dives into the concept of binge-eating and cravings-cycles and explains why some people are more susceptible to those types of behaviors than others. Dr. Glenn believes that decision-making wears down your will-power. Dr. Glenn talks about why people have different types of cravings related to different kinds of stress. Dr. Glenn looks at the idea of moderation versus abstinence. Dr. Glenn unpacks the societal pressures around sugar and alcohol. Dr. Glenn talks about why some people tend to binge-eat when breaking an intermittent fast and how they can overcome it. Dr. Glenn explains why you need to watch out for asking why certain things are the way they are. Why flour is so intoxicating. Dr. Glenn explains what the phenomenon of down-regulation is and how it works. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Dr. Glenn On his - Click the big red button On On His On Books mentioned: by Dr. Glenn Livingston by Michael Moss /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/18256124

Ep. 139 Hyperinsulinemia: What You Should Know About This National Health Crisis with Dr. Ken Berry 03/06/2021

Ep. 139 Hyperinsulinemia: What You Should Know About This National Health Crisis with Dr. Ken Berry We are delighted and excited to welcome Dr. Ken Berry back as our guest. He is a board-certified family medicine physician based in Tennessee, and he has dedicated his practice to fighting to end the epidemics of chronic disease caused by hyperinsulinemia. Dr. Berry was one of our favorite guests from 2020, and we brought him back on the show because it is the start of a new year, and we would like to get a fresh perspective on how to get back on track. Today, he will be speaking to us about the recent USDA dietary guidelines, weight-loss stalls, and sugar addiction. Ken Berry is a certified physician, an Amazon Best Selling Author, and a passionate advocate of health on his YouTube channel where he has over one million subscribers. Along with his online presence, he is active in his community of Camden Tennessee where he has been practicing at The Berry Clinic since 2003. Dr. Berry is known for his direct, no-nonsense approach to health and wellness. After signing with Victory Belt Publishing House this year, Dr. Berry just released the second edition of his best-selling book . He is also writing his second book called Common Sense Keto for Type II Diabetes. He looks forward to working with the real people of the world in continuing his mission to bring an end to the obesity and Type II diabetes epidemics, along with bringing awareness to such issues as thyroid health and hormone optimization. Be sure to listen in today to find out what Dr. Ken has to share about fighting hyperinsulinemia with a proper diet. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Dr. Berry talks about the influence of the major food and beverage companies on the USDA dietary guidelines. How the big food corporations are taking advantage of our evolutionarily passed-on craving for sweetness. Why people are struggling with losing weight. Reclaiming control over your diet is a powerful step that can open many doors for you. Some people become more easily addicted than others to various things, including sweetness. That’s why you need to be honest with yourself if you think you have a problem. A national health crisis is evident due to the vast number of adults in the US who have at least one metabolic syndrome marker. There is a lot of value in using a CGM to monitor your blood sugar, to see your response to specific macronutrients. The kind of damage you cause to your body when your blood sugar spikes above 140. Dr. Berry shares his thoughts about various supplements, like Berberine and Chromium. Dr. Berry defines a proper human diet. A nutritional suggestion for those who don’t have much access to fresh fruit and vegetables. Dr. Berry discusses his position on sleep and stress. What Dr. Berry will be focusing on in 2021. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Ken On On On Follow Dr. Berry on his rediscovery of the proper human diet. He goes live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, every Monday at 7 pm central standard time. Books mentioned: by Michael Moss by Diana Rodgers and Robb Wolf /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/18158918

Ep. 138 Our Authentic Intuition: What It Can Teach Us About Fasting with Dr. Will Cole 02/27/2021

Ep. 138 Our Authentic Intuition: What It Can Teach Us About Fasting with Dr. Will Cole We are excited to have Dr. Will Cole joining us as our guest for today. He is a leading functional-medicine expert who consults people around the world. Named one of the top 50 functional medicine and integrative doctors in the nation, Dr. Cole specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. He is very well-known as the bestselling author of , , and his newly-released book, , where he explains how to use the powerful benefits of flexible intermittent fasting to gain metabolic flexibility and find food peace. He is also hosting the new podcast, The Art of Being Well. Dr. Cole has always been interested in health and wellness, even as a young kid. His parents were ahead of their time in terms of their approach to health and wellness. In the sixth or seventh grade, he was inspired by the book where the author, Jordan Rubin, spoke about reversing his autoimmune condition with food. Dr. Cole’s interest in health eventually evolved into a desire to be formally trained. Be sure to listen in today to hear about his new book, , and learn about how fasting will benefit your health beyond just losing weight. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Dr. Cole discusses his background and how he created his powerful platform for his patients. Dr. Cole discusses what the impetus was for writing his book about intermittent fasting. Dr. Cole believes that wellness should come from our authentic intuition. Dr. Cole unpacks what metabolic flexibility means, and he explains why we should be concerned about it. Dr. Cole explains how much the mentality of fasting differs from that of counting calories. Dr. Cole explains why it is critical to eat for satiety and to align yourself with the intuitive eating approach. Ways to avoid eating too much fat when following the ketogenic diet. Dr. Cole talks about the anti-aging benefits of fasting. Why you need to find a sustainable way of eating where you can leverage all the benefits without doing too much too soon. How effective fasting differs for men and women. Dr. Cole discusses his personal dietary preferences. Dr. Cole shares his take on using bio-hacking tools. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Will Cole On his On /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/18059711

Ep. 137 High Blood Sugar Levels And Its Long Term Damage with Gary Taubes 02/20/2021

Ep. 137 High Blood Sugar Levels And Its Long Term Damage with Gary Taubes We are delighted to have Gary Taubes joining us today. Gary is an award-winning science and health journalist, and a co-founder and director of the Nutrition Science Initiative (NuSI). He is the author of , , , and most recently, . Gary is a former staff writer for Discover and correspondent for Science. He has written three cover articles on nutrition and health for The New York Times Magazine. His writing got featured in The Atlantic, Esquire, and numerous "best of" anthologies, including The Best of the Best American Science Writing (2010). As a science writer for Discover Magazine, Gary became obsessed with “bad science” and how hard it is to do science writing. After he had written his second book, a physicist friend suggested that since he was interested in “bad science”, he should look into public health because it was terrible. Gary then moved into public health, writing mostly for the Science journal in the early 1990s. By the late 90s, he had stumbled onto the world of nutrition and did a series of investigative articles. Gary found that the evidence supporting certain basic notions, like salt causing high blood pressure, and dietary fat being the cause of heart disease, did not pan out. That got him interested in obesity and what causes it, and ever since then has not stopped writing about nutrition. Be sure to listen in today to hear what Gary has to say about why the established rules about eating healthy might be the wrong approach to weight loss, and how low-carbohydrate, high-fat/ketogenic diets can help many of us achieve and maintain a healthy weight for life. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Gary explains how after starting as an engineer, he ended up writing about science and health. Gary explains why calories are irrelevant. Gary discusses the roles of insulin in the body, and how it impacts your ability to utilize and store fat for energy. Looking at what leads to fat-shaming. Fat accumulation is caused by hormones. Gary gives his perspective on Ancel Keys’ policies. Gary talks about satiety and hunger. The health benefits of the ketogenic diet. The eating of carbohydrates after being on a ketogenic diet. Why certain carb-rich foods will cause cravings and spike your insulin significantly after you have been on a ketogenic diet for some time. Gary discusses the possibility of having long-term physical damage from your blood sugar levels going above 140. Gary explains the difficulties that surround writing a book about advances in nutrition. Gary discusses the reality of carbohydrate addiction. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Gary's Links: Visit his , like him on , follow him on , connect with him on , and purchase his book, ! Books mentioned: by Aubrey Gordon by Herman Taller by Robert Atkins by Mike and Mary Eades by Leighton Steward, Morrison Bethea M.D., Sam Andrews M.D., and Luis Balart M.D. /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/17977070

Ep. 136 Misunderstandings and Myths About Female Sexuality: Enjoying Better Sex as You Age with Susan Bratton 02/13/2021

Ep. 136 Misunderstandings and Myths About Female Sexuality: Enjoying Better Sex as You Age with Susan Bratton We are excited to welcome Susan Bratton back to the podcast today. (Her first podcast was Episode 64, from September of 2019.) Susan is our go-to expert on intimate wellness, sexual regeneration protocols, and ageless sexuality. She loves talking about all the misunderstandings and myths about our female sexuality and aging because, at the age of fifty-nine, she is having the best sex of her life! Susan Bratton is an expert in intimate wellness, sexual regenerative protocols, and ageless sexuality. She is a best-selling author and publisher of lovemaking techniques, bedroom communication skills, and sexual vitality advice that include , Revive Her Drive, Ravish Him, The Steamy Sex Ed™ Video Collection, , , and Thrust-In-Time serve as examples of the exciting variety of her 34 books and programs. Be sure to listen in today to find out what Susan has to share about intimate wellness and having better sex as you age. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Susan talks about the benefits of douching with nascent iodine. Taking care of your vaginal microbiome. Susan talks about some of the things that can happen to the vagina that people might assume are unrelated. Women from different ethnic backgrounds have different cultures in their vaginal systems, and there are lead bacterias for each of those ethnic categories. Most women don’t realize that semen is full of serotonin, testosterone, and all kinds of luteinizing hormones that help to regulate menstrual cycles. You do have some control over how your aging process goes. Susan discusses what she learned from the journey of vaginal restoration treatments and protocols that she started on when she was about fifty-five. Susan shares a trick she learned about overcoming vaginal atrophy and having better orgasms. How the vFit device works, and how women can benefit from using it. Some products and therapies will aid holistic vaginal rejuvenation and help you have great sex for your whole life. Susan talks about bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. The benefits of having an O-Shot. What you need to have good, exciting sex for your whole life. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Susan: On her CEO, Links to the free gifts, products, and sites Susan mentioned on the show: Susan’s videos and articles: /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/17887649

Ep. 135 Fasting for Optimum Health: Three Hacks to Improve Your Fasting Skills with Dave Asprey 02/06/2021

Ep. 135 Fasting for Optimum Health: Three Hacks to Improve Your Fasting Skills with Dave Asprey We are thrilled to have Dave Asprey joining us as our guest for today’s podcast! Dave is the Founder and Chairman of Bulletproof. He is a three-time New York Times bestselling science author, host of the Webby award-winning podcast Bulletproof Radio, and was featured on the Today Show, CNN, The New York Times, Dr. Oz, and more. Dave is very well-known in the biohacking sphere. His first big book was , which has been out for about seven years. (The diet has been out for about the last ten years.) The book includes the things you should not eat, when to eat, intermittent fasting, and hacks to intermittent fasting. It has helped people to lose more than a million pounds. In this episode, Dave shares the truth about keto and explains how to fast for optimum health. Be sure to tune in today to hear Dave’s story and find out what made him decide to write his latest book. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Dave explains what made him decide to write his latest book. Dave explains what return on means in terms of fasting. Optimal health starts with what you eat and when you eat it. Dave talks about the vegan trap in which he found himself. Dave shares some excellent advice about fasting, for women in particular. How fasting helps you to become more plugged into the world around you. Fasting is about a whole lot more than just losing weight. Dave shares three hacks to help you to improve your fasting skills. How to make MCT oil easier to tolerate. Dave talks about Inner Fuel, the prebiotic fiber he makes for Bulletproof. Dave explains why he likes to use raw honey. Learning to be kind to yourself around exercise. Learning to be peaceful with your hunger. Dave discusses what is coming up next for him. The benefits of using a continuous glucose monitor. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Dave Sign up for Dave’s New Book: /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/17788022

Ep. 134 The Science (and Politics!) of Saturated Fats: How We Came to Believe That Fat Is Bad for Our Health with Nina Teicholz 01/30/2021

Ep. 134 The Science (and Politics!) of Saturated Fats: How We Came to Believe That Fat Is Bad for Our Health with Nina Teicholz We are excited today to have Nina Teicholz joining us as our guest. Nina is a science journalist and the author of the New York Times bestseller, , which upended the conventional wisdom on dietary fat, especially saturated fat, and spurred a new conversation about whether these fats cause heart disease. Named a “Best Book” of the year by the Economist, the Wall Street Journal, and Mother Jones, among others, it continues to be called a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the amazing story of how we came to believe fat is bad for health and what a better diet might look like. Nina is also the founder of the Nutrition Coalition, a non-profit that works to ensure that government nutrition policy is transparent and evidence-based. It is work for which she has been asked to testify before the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Canadian Senate. Nina is a graduate of Stanford and Oxford Universities and previously served as associate director of the Center for Globalization and Sustainable Development at Columbia University. Nina lives in New York City with her husband and two sons. As a journalist in the early 2000s, while Nina was doing a series of investigative pieces for Gourmet Magazine, they assigned her a magazine story to look into trans-fats. Although she had no idea what trans-fats were at the time, she took the piece on, and interviewed people about trans-fats. What surprised her was that when she started talking to research scientists, she discovered that as early as the 1970s, people had already started talking about the potential dangers of trans-fats. Nina was told about the researcher’s experiences of attempts to get their research suppressed or of people yelling at them and trying to intimidate them off the stage when they spoke about their findings at meetings. Be sure to stay tuned today to hear Nina’s story and learn about the science and politics of saturated fats, the dangers of vegetable oils, and the history of how we came to believe that fat is bad for health. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Nina explains how she became interested in determining how the paradigm shifted in the 1950s regarding the quality of fats recommended to the nation. Nina talks about the politics of science. The theme that inspired Nina to write her New York Times bestselling book, The Big Fat Surprise. The profound and tragic influence that Ancel Keys had on our nation, the food industry, and people’s health. The tipping point that occurred when the food giants and the processed food industry started getting involved in some of the private organizations, like the American Heart Association, who before that time, used to be far more objective. The conflict of interest that exists with institutions like the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association. The challenges related to the shifting diet paradigm. Why nutrition has become so politicized over time. Nina talks about the struggles she has had as a journalist, and with the group that she founded, in trying to have some influence over the dietary guidelines. The cognitive dissonance around people not being willing to entertain the possibility that they should question dogma. The criticism and hostility leveled at Nina for her alternative viewpoint in the work she does. The importance of the US Dietary Guidelines, and what went wrong with them. How Nina’s research has impacted what she eats. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Nina Teicholz Nina’s On The /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/17703389

Ep. 133 Falling in Love with the Human Body During the Journey to Health and Fitness with Vinnie Tortorich 01/23/2021

Ep. 133 Falling in Love with the Human Body During the Journey to Health and Fitness with Vinnie Tortorich Today, we have a treat for all of you, our listeners! Vinnie Tortorich, one of the very first people to ever talk about the benefits of low carb and ketogenic diets on the internet, is joining us as our guest. Vinnie started his Fitness Confidential Podcast nearly ten years ago. The show has produced well over 1,700 episodes, and it amasses more than a million downloads per month. Vinnie published his book, , in the year following the launch of his podcast. It instantly became a bestseller and continues to sell well on Amazon and Audible. In 2019, he wrote, produced, and starred in Fat, a documentary that rose to number one in several categories across iTunes and ranked incredibly well on Amazon and Amazon Prime. It is currently the best selling movie ever released by Gravitas Ventures and is teamed with a sequel titled Fat: A Documentary 2, which is now available for resale on iTunes and was released worldwide in the first week of January 2021. Vinnie has had a fascinating journey! Sometimes, we may not understand why our life takes a particular direction at the time, but looking back, it all makes sense. In this episode, Vinnie talks to us about his journey into health and fitness, exercise physiology, and nutrition. Be sure to listen in today to find out what made Vinnie fall in love with the human body and how he eventually ended up working with the Hollywood elite. Show highlights: Vinnie discusses how he went from being an exercise physiology student in New Orleans to ending up in California and becoming a major influencer in the low carb/keto zone of genius. Vinnie talks about the point at which he started changing his philosophy and thinking beyond conventional wisdom. Vinnie describes the nutritional environment in which he grew up. The dietary changes that Vinnie made when he began putting on too much weight. Vinnie discusses what led to him moving from New Orleans to LA in 1991. The resistance that Vinnie encountered in LA when he suggested that kids should stop eating sugar and how that eventually led to him working with the Hollywood elite. Why most people fail to understand how much of a chemical processed sugar is. Vinnie talks about how and when he realized that being in ketosis is an important tool for maintaining physical health. Vinnie explains what keto is and what it is not. What happens when you eat too much fake food. What it took for Vinnie to get UltraFat, his real, vegan, keto-friendly, on-the-go product on the market. What you can expect to see in Vinnie’s new move, Fat: A Documentary 2. Vinnie shares his feelings about censorship in the health and wellness space. Vinnie talks about what he will be working on next. Connect with Vinnie Ultrafat is available from On On On Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/17608688

Ep. 132 Continuous Glucose Monitors: Why They’re Not Just for Diabetics Anymore with Kara Collier 01/16/2021

Ep. 132 Continuous Glucose Monitors: Why They’re Not Just for Diabetics Anymore with Kara Collier We are excited today to have Kara Collier joining us as our guest. Kara is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician with a background in clinical nutrition, nutrition technology, and entrepreneurship. After becoming frustrated with the traditional healthcare system, Kara helped start the company NutriSense, where she is now the Director of Nutrition. She is the leading authority on the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology, particularly in non-diabetics for health optimization, disease prevention, and reversing metabolic dysfunction. Kara oversees the health team and product development and has personally interpreted thousands of complex glucose datasets. Part of Kara’s frustration with the Western medical mindset is that in a hospital or clinical setting, the priority is usually to medicate and treat people as quickly as possible and then get them out. People are in and out of the hospital all the time, and they are suffering because the root cause of their problem, which is usually their lifestyle, is not getting addressed. In this episode, Kara talks about blood sugar levels and explains why CGMs (continuous glucose monitors) are useful for everyone and not just diabetics. Be sure to stay tuned to learn how food influences your blood sugar and how you can make the best nutritional choices for your health and wellness. Show highlights: Kara explains what it was about the traditional Western medicine mindset related to food and nutrition that prompted her to second guess what she was doing. Kara defines normal in terms of what we would ideally like to see for a fasting glucose level. What people need to be concerned about regarding their hemoglobin A1C. Kara discusses where she prefers to see the ranges for fasting insulin. Some of the things that can influence someone's postprandial reading. Kara explains what happens in our bodies when our blood sugar values are not where they should be. Kara discusses what she is seeing in terms of the impact on glucose from certain types of diets, like keto and vegan. The differences between men and women. What a CGM is. Why should everyone wear a CGM, not just diabetics. How different types of exercise impact your blood sugar values. The benefits of fasting and the impact of fasting on your blood sugar. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Kara On the /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/17518550

Ep. 131 Bucking the Biggest Medical Lie: How the Foundation for Your Good Health Starts with the Foods You Eat with Dr. Cate Shanahan 01/09/2021

Ep. 131 Bucking the Biggest Medical Lie: How the Foundation for Your Good Health Starts with the Foods You Eat with Dr. Cate Shanahan Today, we are excited to have Dr. Cate Shanahan joining us as our guest. Dr. Cate is a board-certified family medicine physician and a globally recognized metabolic health expert who has changed the nutrition conversation. If you have heard that vegetable oils are unhealthy and that bone broth is part of a healthy diet, that was thanks to Dr. Cate’s books, blogs, and her work with the LA Lakers and other legendary sports franchises. Dr. Cate started her career with a traditional, Western medicine mindset which does not focus on food as an integral part of health and wellness. She went through all her medical training, hoping to find the underlying cause of her sports injuries, but unfortunately never got there. Then she got sick with a knee infection, and when nothing else worked, she started to question everything she had ever learned about nutrition. In this episode, Dr. Cate shares her journey to wellness, tells the story of the biggest medical lie, and explains the trap people get sucked into with certain aspects of the medical system. She also explains how the foundation for your good health starts with the food you eat. Stay tuned today to hear those stories, and learn how to best support the complex physiology of your body so that it can function at its normal and fullest level. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Dr. Cate explains what fueled her desire to learn more about health and wellness. How biochemistry gave Dr. Cate the confidence to go against what she had been taught. Why seed and vegetable oils are your number one health enemy. The “hateful eight” oils that you should always avoid eating. The story behind the biggest medical lie. The story of the origin of the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association is the source of the current nutritional dogma. What the profits over health mindset has led to. The shift that Dr. Cate experienced while living in Hawaii. The effects that seed and vegetable oils have on the body over time. The truth about cholesterol. Why seed oils are a driving factor for the pandemic. Some critical steps you can take towards changing to a healthier diet. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Dr. Cate Shanahan On her Books by Catherine Shanahan MD: Book mentioned: by Andrew Weil /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/17430491

Ep. 130 The Paleolithic Way of Eating: Optimum Nutrition for Optimum Health with Robb Wolf 01/02/2021

Ep. 130 The Paleolithic Way of Eating: Optimum Nutrition for Optimum Health with Robb Wolf We are thrilled and excited today to have Robb Wolf as our guest. Robb is a former research biochemist, a two-time New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of and , and co-author of . He has helped transform lots of lives and thousands of people across the world with his podcasts, books, and seminars. He has functioned as a review editor for the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, and is a consultant for the Naval Special Warfare Resiliency Program, and serves on multiple boards. Robb was once a state power-lifting champion, and he has always been interested in human performance. Both his parents were quite sick, and observing their downward health slide, Robb suspected that there could be a better way to live, for better outcomes. His lifestyle eventually led him to a health crisis, which brought him to an ancestral way of living and eating and then to the paleolithic diet. In this episode, Robb shares his journey and talks about his books. Be sure to listen in today to find out what Robb has to share about the paleo diet and the importance of optimum nutrition for optimum health. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Robb shares his background. Robb shares how he started developing an ancestral health model. About Robb’s first book, The Paleo Solution. It sold nearly a million copies. Some of the dogma that has been disproven about eating a nutrient-dense, whole foods diet. The importance of getting enough protein in your diet. Robb shares some strategies to get people to boost their protein intake. Robb explains the importance of having enough stomach acid. Why and how the book Sacred Cow that Robb co-authored with Diana Rodgers came about. Robb talks about his surprising discovery that there is very little nutritional difference between meat from grass-fed animals and those raised conventionally. Animals could get treated better before they get slaughtered. The electrolytes in Robb’s LMNT powder have been assisting first responders and boosting women’s breast milk. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Robb Wolf Join Robb’s On On /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/17359700

Ep. 129 Middle Age, Menopause, and Mindset: How These Components Affect Your Thyroid Health with Elle Russ 12/26/2020

Ep. 128 Cholesterol Obsession: Why It's the Intellectual Property of the Animal Kingdom with Dave Feldman 12/19/2020

Ep. 128 Cholesterol Obsession: Why It's the Intellectual Property of the Animal Kingdom with Dave Feldman We are excited to have Dave Feldman joining us as our guest for today’s show. Dave is a Senior Software Engineer who became obsessed with cholesterol after seeing his levels rise on a ketogenic diet. That led to his observation of the “Lipid Energy Model” to help explain these changes, and he has since conducted over fifty experiments that demonstrate rapid changes of lipid levels using this new understanding. Dave has done some very interesting work. He admits to being a bit obsessed with cholesterol, which is a synthesized organic molecule that binds every single cell in our bodies. He describes it as “the intellectual property of the animal kingdom”. In this episode, he talks to us about what opened up his interest in cholesterol, what cholesterol represents, and how it works in the body. He also discusses how the cholesterol paradigm has shifted, the effects of a ketogenic diet on cholesterol levels, and he explains his Lipid Energy Model. Dave can dilute the very complicated information about cholesterol and makes it accessible, so stay tuned to find out all you need to know about cholesterol, lipids, and triglycerides. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What cholesterol represents, why you should be concerned about it, and how that paradigm has shifted. Why cholesterol would go up on a low carb diet. The risk associated with the changes in lipids for low carb. What surprised Dave when he looked at his lab results before, and then after starting keto. Dave’s fascinating Lipid Energy Model. What and who the lean-mass hyper-responders are. How you can hack your labs. How rapidly your blood work numbers can change, and the importance of being transparent with your health-care provider. Why some people remain insulin resistant when they are ketogenic, and whether or not that is acceptable. Whether or not Dave thinks that whole carbs will oxidize. How can we truly answer the question of risk in this uncharted territory? Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Dave Feldman Dave’s Dave on Dave on Dave on /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/17208725

Ep. 127 Sleep Hygiene: What Happens to Your Body While You Sleep, with Doc Parsley 12/12/2020

Ep. 127 Sleep Hygiene: What Happens to Your Body While You Sleep, with Doc Parsley We have Doc Parsley (Dr. Kirk Parsley) joining us as our guest for today. He served as the Undersea Medical Officer at Naval Special Warfare Group One from 2009 to 2013. There, he led the development and supervised the group’s first Sports Medicine Rehab center. He is a former SEAL, and he received his medical training in Bethesda, at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. He interned in OBGYN at Balboa Naval Hospital and subsequently completed a Navy residency in Hyperbarics and Diving Medicine in 2006. Doctor Parsley is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and served as Naval Special Warfare’s expert on Sleep Medicine. His philosophy for wellness is simple: to optimize our health and get the most out of our bodies and minds, we must live more closely to the way we evolved as a species. He believes that many diseases and disorders that we accept as “inevitable” in modern society are unnecessary complications of poor sleeping habits, living in a toxic environment, eating foods we were not designed to digest, and allowing stress to overwhelm us. His passion is to help his patients and clients achieve the highest quality of life possible, and realize their health, performance, and longevity goals. Sleep is a pain point for so many of us. Doc Parsley is the sleep guru, and in this episode, he talks about his journey from being a Navy SEAL to becoming the sleep guru, the purpose of sleep, sleep hygiene, what happens to you when you sleep, and how sleep impacts your cognitive function. Be sure to stay tuned to find out why a good night’s sleep is foundational to your good health. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How Doc Parsley went from being a Navy SEAL to be the sleep guru. The purpose of sleep. What happens to your body when you are asleep. Why deep sleep is the exact opposite of fight or flight. How dreams are a rehearsal mechanism that is fundamental to learning. How a lack of sleep affects PTSD. What aligning your body’s normal rhythm with the circadian rhythm means. The function of cortisol. What happens to your brain and the quality of your sleep when you take certain types of sleep medications. The purpose of melatonin. How changing your behavior impacts your sleep. What sleep hygiene is. Doc Parsley’s thoughts on EMF radiation. Sleep deprivation and ADD. The sleep products that Doc Parsley developed. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Dr. Kirk Parsley Doc Parsley’s Doc Parsley’s /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/17120807

Ep. 126 Plant Medicine: Bio-Hacking Your Way to Optimum Health 12/05/2020

Ep. 126 Plant Medicine: Bio-Hacking Your Way to Optimum Health We are delighted to have Shawn Wells joining us on the show today. Shawn is the world’s leading nutritional biochemist and expert on Health Optimization. He is also a biohacker, and he has formulated over 500 supplements, food, beverages, and cosmeceuticals. He has patented ten novel ingredients and, as such, has become known as the Ingredientologist - the scientist of ingredients. Shawn became a biohacker and a formulator because he had health issues. He has managed to overcome various autoimmune problems, including Epstein-Barr Virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Hashimoto’s disease, and Fibromyalgia, which all hit him at once because he was going so hard. Those issues shut him down for six months, and in all of that time, he could not even get out of bed. This year, Shawn stopped what he was doing, went inward, and started working with various therapies and doing plant medicine. As a result, everything changed for him. Be sure to listen in today to find out from Shawn how to make your way back to optimum health. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Shawn’s journey to good health. Byron Katie’s tenets, what she embraces, and the transformative work she does. Where Shawn’s health issues stemmed from. How Shawn’s life-path changed and how he got to where he is now. Why Shawn feels so blessed as a result of all the health issues that have happened to him. What bio-hacking is, and how it can help you live a fuller life. Why you need to get enough sleep and have regular sleep patterns. How keto can help to prevent metabolic dysfunction. What you can do proactively to support your mitochondrial health. How micro-dosing can help you heal. How adaptogens help you to normalize. What Shawn recommends in terms of quality supplements. More about Shawn Wells Formerly a Chief Clinical Dietitian with over a decade of clinical experience, Shawn has counseled thousands of people on natural health solutions such as keto, paleo, fasting, and supplements. He has also personally overcome various health issues, including Epstein-Barr Virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, obesity, and a pituitary tumor. As a world-renowned thought-leader on mitochondrial health, he has been paid to speak on five different continents. His insights have featured prominently in documentaries, nationally syndicated radio programs, and regularly on morning television. His expertise can help any health-conscious individual to better manage stress and experience higher performance and more energy through utilizing his practical, holistic solutions. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Shawn /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/17026859

Ep. 125 The Infradian Rhythm: What Women Need to Know to Optimize Their Health During Their Reproductive Years with Alisa Vitti 11/28/2020

Ep. 125 The Infradian Rhythm: What Women Need to Know to Optimize Their Health During Their Reproductive Years with Alisa Vitti We’re thrilled to have Alisa Vitti joining us on the show today! Alisa is a women’s hormone and functional nutrition expert, and a pioneer in female biohacking and femtech. Her company is called FLO Living, and it is helping to change the narrative for women's hormonal and menstrual healthcare. Through FLO Living’s digital programs, telehealth coaching, and supplements, women everywhere can naturally treat their hormonal issues like PCOS, PMS, Infertility, and Perimenopause. Many women struggle with their health and managing all that they have to do in their busy lives. Alisa is a wealth of knowledge, and she believes that it is long overdue for an end to women’s unnecessary hormonal suffering. Diet, fitness, and medical research has historically been done on men and postmenopausal women, but there is a lack of research being done on women's health. As a result, women are eating, working out, and living in a way that does not work for their female biochemistry. In this episode, Alisa discusses the infradian rhythm and explains what women need to know to optimize their health during their reproductive years. Be sure to stay tuned today to find out what Alisa has to share about optimizing women’s hormonal health. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The origin story of Alisa and her company, FLO Living. Alisa explains what femtech is. What the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists decreed about women’s cycles, in 2015. Why women need to ovulate in every menstrual cycle. The kind of information that is vital for women from early on in life. About women’s INFRADIAN biological rhythm, and how changing a few things can set women up for a completely different experience of their health and hormonal issues. The methodology that Alisa created to help women in synching with the infradian rhythm in their bodies. A biohack to help women modulate their food and fitness with what is happening to them metabolically, across their cycle. The toxic mythology that keeps women ill. Taking care of yourself like the champion that you are. How Alisa suggests that women should look at perimenopause. About the MyFLO app that Alisa created. Alisa has graciously offered a free month of FLO 28 to you, the listener. More about Alisa Vitti Alisa Vitti is also the creator of the MyFLO period app - helping you have a better period the more you use it. It is ranked consistently in the top 10 of paid apps in the highly competitive health and fitness category on iTunes. She has written two bestselling books: and the newly released, - the first book to discuss the female infradian rhythm. It describes her IG-loved Cycle Syncing Method(TM)— the first and only diet, fitness, and lifestyle program that is based on female hormonal patterns. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Vitti and her company have been featured in the New York Times, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and more. She is a course instructor for Mind Body Green and on the council for Well + Good. She was selected as PureWow 100 Women to Watch in 2018 and Thrive Global 12 Women Entrepreneurs Changing the World in 2019. She was the first female biohacker invited to present at SXSW in 2016. She was the first person to simulate menstrual blood colors (using fruit juices) on national television in 2013. Her TEDx talk has been viewed over a million times. She has presented at Talks@Google and Summit Series. She is passionate about ending the long-standing gender bias that excludes women from medical, fitness, and nutrition research. She is also dedicated to improving workplace equality for women by increasing biological rhythm sensitivity and awareness. Vitti gets invited regularly to train teams on how to use her Cycle Syncing Method(TM) for greater creativity, productivity, and wellbeing at work. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Alisa You can find Alisa on social media @ FLO Living and @ alisa.vitti Get a free month of FLO 28 . Recommended movie – Hysteria with Maggie Gyllenhaal /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/16940138

Ep. 124 Using Breathing Techniques, Meditation, and Cold Therapy To Stimulate Your Immune System 11/21/2020

Ep. 124 Using Breathing Techniques, Meditation, and Cold Therapy To Stimulate Your Immune System We are delighted and very excited to have Wim Hof joining us today! Wim is known as The Iceman because he is an extreme athlete who can withstand unbelievably cold temperatures. He has a new book that has recently come out, called The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Full Human Potential, which has just hit the New York Times Bestseller List. The Wim Hof Method is a combination of cold water exposure, breathing techniques, and meditation. Many of us are feeling overwhelmed with stress right now. Wim explains that we are built to be connected with our stress mechanisms at will to defy any kind of stress. If we don’t go into the stress mechanisms of our brain in the way that nature intended, we leave them unstimulated. Those underdeveloped mechanisms will eventually be unable to work in connection with our will when something truly stressful happens to us. Wim has a lot of wisdom to share, so be sure to stay tuned today to learn about his unique method for coping with stress naturally. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How we are built to connect with our stress mechanisms at will, to be able to defy any stress. How the cold quickly connects us with our adaptive powers, thermogenesis, and the deeper parts of our brain. Connecting with the deeper parts of the brain through the power of your intention. Why you need to work hard and change your mindset to gain control of your deeper biological processes. How breathing techniques, meditation, and cold therapy can stimulate your immune system, change your biochemistry, and heal you. How to get high on your own supply. What a typical day looks like for Wim. Using hormetic stressful exercises to access the RNA. Using mitochondrial influence to create more energy than you will ever need. Wim’s new book is . Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on , & Check out Cynthia’s Connect with Wim Wim’s /episode/index/show/everydaywellness/id/16893845

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