Best Human First With Dr Courtney Podcasts (2024)

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S5E22 How To Prepare For Having a Baby & “The First 40 Days” Post-Birth Quarantine Practice | Sandra Sharpe 1:52:50

1h ago1:52:50

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What is the best way to prepare for having a baby? Sandra Sharpe, Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner, and Health Coach, specializes in comprehensive, holistic, mind, body, and spirit postpartum support. In this episode, Sandra dives into all the nitty-gritty details of preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. She talks about the global in…

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#103 Dr Lim - Expert Dentist: Mouth Breathing Is Ruining Your Sleep & Longevity 1:13:58

3h ago1:13:58

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❤️ Do You Love Breathing? Register here for our weekly breathwork newsletter 💌 'Breathwork in a Blink' - It's 5 minutes of breathwork goodies every Friday: https://www.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/breathworkinablink3 Dentist and airway health expert Dr. Shereen Lim uncovers how hidden breathing issues could be sabotaging your health and sleep quality. Dis…

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#102 David 'Jacko' Jackson - Boost Performance & Recovery by Mastering Exhales! 1:06:02

5d ago1:06:02

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❤️ Do You Love Breathing? Register here for our weekly breathwork newsletter 💌 'Breathwork in a Blink' - It's 5 minutes of breathwork goodies every Friday: https://www.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/breathworkinablink3 Today's guest is On a mission to make BREATHWORK 'Normal' David (JACKO) Jackson is an ex-professional Rugby player, athlete, and Master Oxyg…

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S5E21 Why Carbs Are NOT The Cause Of Insulin Resistance, PCOS + Type 2 Diabetes | Calvin Scheller 1:44:52

6d ago1:44:52

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Calvin Scheller is an 18-year-old science extraordinaire who began studying and mastering medical literature in order to better communicate with his physicians after his own experience with autoimmune disease at the young age of 13. His courageous journey of self advocacy during a time when he felt alone and baffled by his symptoms led him to memor…

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How to Think About AI Consciousness With Anil Seth 47:58

9d ago47:58

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Will AI ever start to think by itself? If it did, how would we know, and what would it mean? In this episode, Dr. Anil Seth and Aza discuss the science, ethics, and incentives of artificial consciousness. Seth is Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex and the author of Being You: A New Science of Conscious…

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The Benefits of a Whole-Foods Plant-Based Diet for Your Health and Planet Earth | Dr. Maria Jose Hummel 47:07

12d ago47:07

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Get ready to dive deep into the intersection of nutrition, accessibility, and environmentalism with this inspiring episode. Corinna Bellizzi speaks with Dr. Maria Jose Hummel, a nutritionist, health educator, and author. Dr. Hummel shares her journey and insights into helping people transition to a whole-foods, plant-based diet. Discover the profou…

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S5E20 The Truth About GMOs & How to Eat Around Corruption in Our Food System | Courtney Swan 1:37:40

13d ago1:37:40

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We’re kicking things off with an impromptu hello and life update from Olivia — then diving into the nitty gritty with Courtney Swan, a real food activist who is on a mission to fix our broken food system. Today she’s answering the question: are GMOs safe for consumption? There are five genetically modified crops on the market that have become so ab…

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#101 Dr Rosalba Courtney | Rethinking Functional Breathing Beyond Co2 1:18:09

13d ago1:18:09

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❤️ Do You Love Breathing? Register here for our weekly breathwork newsletter 💌 'Breathwork in a Blink' - It's 5 minutes of breathwork goodies every Friday: https://www.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/breathworkinablink3 Today's guest, Dr. Rosalba Courtney (DO, PhD), is an osteopath, researcher, author, and teacher with a PhD focused on dysfunctional breathin…

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S5E19 The Angry You Isn’t the Real You: How Hormone Imbalances Change Us | Dr. Corina Dunlap 1:24:48

20d ago1:24:48

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What if you’ve never actually experienced your true personality? The truth is, when our hormones are out of whack, we’re totally different people. While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, there are some key ways that we can all reduce inflammation and regulate our hormones, according to Dr. Corina Dunlap, a naturopathic women’s health and ho…

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Why Are Migrants Becoming AI Test Subjects? With Petra Molnar 46:19

23d ago46:19

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Climate change, political instability, hunger. These are just some of the forces behind an unprecedented refugee crisis that’s expected to include over a billion people by 2050. In response to this growing crisis, wealthy governments like the US and the EU are employing novel AI and surveillance technologies to slow the influx of migrants at their …

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How Gut Health Can Supercharge Your Well-Being With Dr. William Ferro 48:50

26d ago48:50

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Curious about how your gut health impacts your overall well-being? In this enlightening episode, we chat with Dr. William Ferro, founder and CEO of Betr Health, about the fascinating world of gut health and personalized nutrition. From his transformative journey inspired by a basketball injury to his comprehensive approach to holistic health, Dr. F…

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S5E18 You Don’t Need to Be Vegan to Save the Earth | The Truth About Regenerative Agriculture with Taylor Collins 1:35:26

27d ago1:35:26

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Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to reverse the damage we have done to our earth? Have you been told that going vegan is the only way to do so? When Taylor Collins bought 900 acres of factory-farmed land, it was completely barren, desolate, and degraded. But by working with nature’s cycles and reintroducing animals in order to loosen the soi…

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#100 James Nestor: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Breath 1:16:54

1M ago1:16:54

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Welcome to the 100th Episode of the TAKE A DEEP BREATH Podcast. We are honored to welcome back author James Nestor (NY Times best-selling author of Breath - The New Science of a Lost Art) This is a very special conversation where we go deep on all aspects of breathing and the science of the breath so you can learn how to improve your own wellbeing,…

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S5E17 Why The Solution To Binge Eating Might Not Be About Food | Nicki Parlitsis, RD 1:47:51

1M ago1:47:51

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What if the key to weight loss isn’t actually about what’s on our plates? Today I’m chatting with a true gem of a human being as well as a kick-ass nutritionist. Nicki Parlitsis helps her clients achieve their goals but also understand WHY they might be harming themselves with food through binging or restricted diets. In this episode she unpacks ho…

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Former OpenAI Engineer William Saunders on Silence, Safety, and the Right to Warn 37:47

1M ago37:47

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This week, a group of current and former employees from OpenAI and Google DeepMind penned an open letter accusing the industry’s leading companies of prioritizing profits over safety. This comes after a spate of high profile departures from OpenAI, including co-founder Ilya Sutskever and senior researcher Jan Leike, as well as reports that OpenAI h…

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S5E16 Mouth Breathing, What Your Dentist Isn’t Telling You & The Truth About Fluoride | Dr. Staci Whitman 1:50:36

1M ago1:50:36

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When was the last time you did a radical 180 about a long held belief? Today I’m sitting down with a brilliant dentist who was once picketing in the streets for water fluoridation — yet was courageous enough to change her mind and speak out once she dug into the data once and for all. Meet Dr. Staci Whitman, a board-certified dentist who takes a wh…

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#99 In Case You Missed It May 2024 Recap from TAKE A DEEP BREATH 1:25:12

1M ago1:25:12

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Want to learn how to master your breath to lower stress and increase energy? Chat directly with Mike Maher here to learn more about his 1:1 breath coaching here: https://calendly.com/mike-maher/discovery-call?back=1 Welcome to the best of our last few podcast episodes, maybe this is a refresher or maybe a chance to hear part of a conversation you m…

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S5E15 The Man Who Sits with Death on Why Relationships Make a Life | Sah D'Simone 1:47:27

2M ago1:47:27

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Statistically, there are 15 core people in our lives who will show up when sh$# hits the fan – our mother’s funeral, a cancer diagnosis – they’re on the next plane. What if instead of filling our schedules working towards buying more things, we spent time nurturing the relationships that are truly all we have? In a modern day loneliness epidemic, l…

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War is a Laboratory for AI with Paul Scharre 59:16

2M ago59:16

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Right now, militaries around the globe are investing heavily in the use of AI weapons and drones. From Ukraine to Gaza, weapons systems with increasing levels of autonomy are being used to kill people and destroy infrastructure and the development of fully autonomous weapons shows little signs of slowing down. What does this mean for the future of …

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S5E14 A Real Conversation About Wellness Extremes, Cure-All Diets & How to Actually Find Balance | Shyla Cadogan, RD 1:53:35

2M ago1:53:35

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What does “good nutrition” actually mean – and why have we built a BILLION dollar industry that only makes us more confused about how to feed ourselves? Why is it that one day the internet is telling you to be a raw vegan, and 5 years later carnivore is suddenly a panacea? Shyla Cadogan is a registered dietitian focused on making nutrition simple a…

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#98 Vanessa Sturnam | Eat Like THIS To Save Your Life 1:15:14

2M ago1:15:14

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Vanessa is a health and wellness coach and in this conversation we get into the details on what foods should we eat, avoid, and much much more. Connect with Vanessa: Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energiseandthriveplantbased/?hl=en Join her free community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/howtogoplantbased Download her free guide…

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How The Future of Nutrition Can Also Save the Earth with Corinna Bellizzi | The Creative Solutions Podcast | Hosted by Izolda Trakhtenberg 1:08:50

2M ago1:08:50

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In a compelling episode of the Innovative Mindset Podcast, host Izolda Trakhtenberg interviews Corinna Bellizzi, a natural products industry executive and omega-3 expert who is not just shaping the future of sustainable nutrition but also actively changing how businesses think about their impact on the environment. This post summarizes their enligh…

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S5E13 Why Histamine Intolerance May Be at the Root of Your Unexplained Symptoms | Michelle Shapiro, RD 2:12:54

2M ago2:12:54

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Are you struggling with chronic, unexplained symptoms that no treatment seems to alleviate (and actually makes worse)? Do you feel like your body reacts abnormally to stress or changes in your environment with ‘flares’ of symptoms that come in cycles? Understanding histamine intolerance, also called MCAS or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome may help gu…

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AI and Jobs: How to Make AI Work With Us, Not Against Us With Daron Acemoglu 46:48

2M ago46:48

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Tech companies say that AI will lead to massive economic productivity gains. But as we know from the first digital revolution, that’s not what happened. Can we do better this time around? RECOMMENDED MEDIA Power and Progress by Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson Professor Acemoglu co-authored a bold reinterpretation of economics and history that will…

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S5E12 Autoimmune Disease: Trauma, Triggers and the Path to Healing | Dr. Sara Gottfried 59:43

2M ago59:43

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Are you curious why autoimmune conditions are so prevalent these days? Do you have a history of trauma that you believe is connected to your autoimmunity? Sara Gottfried MD is a scientist, researcher and seeker who takes a whole-person approach to medicine. Sara goes way beyond supplements and nutrition to address the root causes of autoimmunity, h…

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#97 Dr. Chris Ryan: Modern Life Misaligns with Our Human Needs 1:20:02

2M ago1:20:02

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Chris Ryan is a Podcaster (Tangentially speaking) and author (Civilised to death & Sex at Dawn. Chris has been a featured speaker at TED, SXSW, The Festival of Dangerous Ideas and has appeared many times on The Joe Rogan Experience. 👉Chris Ryans Website: https://chrisryanphd.com/ 🌬️ Grab Mike Maher's FREE breathwork ebook now: 5 Healthy Breathing H…

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S5E11 Feeling Lost? Ancient Rituals to Help You Find Answers Without Psychedelics | Katharine Hargreaves 1:32:54

3M ago1:32:54

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Have you ever wanted to experience spiritual growth from psychedelics but don’t actually want to trip? Are you stuck at a crossroads in life and not sure which path you’re meant to take? Meet the woman who connects you with specific rituals you can do in nature to find your deepest answers without ever having to take Ayahuasca. Katherine Hargreaves…

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#96 Vikki Jones - Long Covid Special 1:02:19

3M ago1:02:19

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🌬️ Grab Mike Maher's FREE breathing ebook here: 👉 https://www.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/5-Healthy-Breathing-Hacks Today's guest is Vikki Jones, a former professional athlete and personal trainer who has been battling long COVID for over four years. Her experience with this debilitating condition led her to become a breathing coach, dedicating her time …

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S5E10 How to Strengthen Your Decision-Making Muscle & Rewire Your Brain to Feel More Confident & Grateful | Liz Moody 1:02:29

3M ago1:02:29

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Are you over all of the gimmicky, expensive tools in the health space right now? Do you want to go deeper to address foundational topics related to the things that actually impact your quality of life – like healthier communication, better confidence, and rewiring your brain to focus on the good? Liz Moody is an author, podcaster and recipe develop…

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BONUS: Ignorance Was Bliss - Not Enough Fish In The Sea - Tribute to Kate Walinga with Corinna Bellizzi (ep. 445) 59:41

3M ago59:41

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Can algae be interesting? (Hint: Yes. Yes, it can.) Can it save the world? (Hint #2: Also yes.) Give this a listen. It matters. Nutrition Without Compromise – Special Tribute Episode Nutrition Without Compromise Host / Ignorance Was Bliss Guest: Corinna Bellizzi Ignorance Was Bliss Host: Kate Wallinga (Archival Audio), republished with the permissi…

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#95 Alex Tsuk Breathing Cold Bali - Jailbreak: How Breathwork Unlocks Freedom for Prisoners 1:16:10

3M ago1:16:10

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🌬️ Grab Mike Maher's FREE breathing ebook here: 👉 https://www.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/5-Healthy-Breathing-Hacks Mike Maher and Alex Tsuk of Breathing Cold Bali explore the transformative power of breathwork for emotional well-being and personal growth. They discuss the impact of mouth and nose breathing, creating safe spaces for self-expression, and …

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S5E9 You Are Not Your Job: How to Rediscover Your Worth in a Productivity-Obsessed World | Madison Utendahl 1:06:40

3M ago1:06:40

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Do you feel stuck and burned out in your job? Are you tying your self-worth and identity to your productivity and career? Do you struggle to embrace being multifaceted and having multiple interests? Madison Utendahl is a founder, writer, and producer passionate about helping us change the way we think about work. We cover how to dissociate our wort…

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Jonathan Haidt On How to Solve the Teen Mental Health Crisis 1:05:17

3M ago1:05:17

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Suicides. Self harm. Depression and anxiety. The toll of a social media-addicted, phone-based childhood has never been more stark. It can be easy for teens, parents and schools to feel like they’re trapped by it all. But in this conversation with Tristan Harris, author and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt makes the case that the conditions that l…

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S5E8 How to Maximize Fertility, Why Men’s Health is Equally Important + Exact Labs and Supplements for Preconception 1:13:03

3M ago1:13:03

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Are you thinking about starting a family or having another child but don’t know how to prepare your body? Do you want to maximize the healthy “epigenetics” you pass on to your child? Or maybe you’re currently struggling with infertility and need extra support? Elizabeth Wade is a naturopathic doctor who takes an empathetic, highly-individualized, r…

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S5E7 What to Do if You Suspect You Have Mold & How to Cultivate a Healthy Home | Christine Cimabue 1:00:11

4M ago1:00:11

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Are you committed to your personal health but have a feeling your home is a roadblock? Do you worry about living with mold, high EMFs, or strong LED lights that can throw off circadian rhythm? Christine Cimabue is a licensed general contractor and holistic construction consultant who believes that the condition of our home can play a huge role in o…

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From SAD To HAPPY: Healthy, Plant-Powered Eating With Rachael Brown, Author Of For Fork's Sake 45:22

3M ago45:22

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Take your family from SAD (Standard American Diet) to HAPPY (Healthy, and Plant-Powered, Yay!). Unlock the door to vibrant health and environmental stewardship with Rachael Brown, author of For Forks Sake: A Quick Guide to Healing Yourself and the Planet Through a Plant-Based Diet. Join us as Rachael shares her transformative journey from a high-ch…

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Chips Are the Future of AI. They’re Also Incredibly Vulnerable. With Chris Miller 45:16

4M ago45:16

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Beneath the race to train and release more powerful AI models lies another race: a race by companies and nation-states to secure the hardware to make sure they win AI supremacy. Correction: The latest available Nvidia chip is the Hopper H100 GPU, which has 80 billion transistors. Since the first commercially available chip had four transistors, the…

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#94 Scott Lester Woods Become Superconscious: How To MANIFEST WEALTH, ABUNDANCE & YOUR DREAM LIFE 1:41:27

4M ago1:41:27

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Today's guest is Scott Lester Woods who is a High-Performance Therapist who specialises in working with Elite performers. His clients predominantly include entrepreneurs, executives, athletes, and others committed to achieving their full potential and reaching their goals. In this conversation expect to learn how Scott changed my brain (for the bet…

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S5E6 How to Overcome Codependency, Fear of Conflict & Discover Your Wise ‘Inner Mother’ | Krista Williams 1:34:09

4M ago1:34:09

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Do you notice the same patterns keep coming up with your partner or friendships? Do you find yourself afraid of conflict – avoiding hard, but necessary conversations? Are you struggling with creating the space to feel your emotions instead of numbing them? Krista Williams is a coach, podcast host, and close friend who shares how the “mother wound” …

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#93 Christin Gerstorfer Professional Freediver: How BREATH HOLDS Improve Mental Health 46:47

4M ago46:47

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Join our AWESOME breathwork community here: https://www.skool.com/takeadeepbreath/about Christin Gerstorfer, a record-setting Austrian freediver, is the youngest woman to lead in deep diving nationally. An adept instructor and underwater model, she's set on expanding freediving's appeal through workshops focusing on team building and mental resilie…

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S5E5 The $10 Trillion Industry Keeping Us Sick & How to Become Your Own Healer | Dr. Casey Means 1:14:45

4M ago1:14:45

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Curious as to how Alzheimer’s, Type 2 Diabetes, insomnia, anxiety, infertility, and even cancer can all be connected to our metabolic health – and what to do about it? Frustrated that no matter how much we spend to get well, the healthcare and food industries are incentivized to keep us in a revolving door? Casey Means, MD is a brilliant doctor and…

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#92 Lee Holden Qi Gong For Longevity 1:05:44

4M ago1:05:44

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This week's guest is Lee Holden, a revered Qi Gong master with over 25 years of experience. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Qi Gong, from its ancient origins to its modern applications in health and wellness. Lee shares insights on how anyone, at any age or fitness level, can harness the power of Qi Gong to improve physical fitness, …

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S5E4 Why Healing Our Relationships is The Key to Our Health Crisis | Zach Bush 1:33:43

4M ago1:33:43

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Are you curious about why, in an age of hyper-advanced technology and science, we have more chronic illness than ever? Zach Bush, MD is a renowned physician, researcher, and educator at the forefront of integrative medicine and microbiome research. He shares his revolutionary philosophy on planetary and human health – and how even beyond healing th…

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S5E3 The Truth About Carbs and How to Eat for Fitness, Thyroid & Hormone Health | Lauren Papanos 1:38:52

4M ago1:38:52

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Are you in your fitness era but feel confused about how to ACTUALLY fuel your body for muscle, blood sugar balance and hormone health? Lauren Papanos, MS, RD, CSSD is a registered dietician, hormone specialist, and sports performance expert who shares how to eat before/after workouts and her functional approach to women’s health issues like PCOS an…

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How Bioactive Algae Can Help People and Planet Thrive with Professor Isaac Berzin | Forever Young Radio Show's 500th Episode 45:26

5M ago45:26

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In this episode of "Forever Young" the host, Kelly Cappasola, celebrates the 500th episode with special guest Corinna Bellizzi and featured guest Professor Isaac Berzin. The focus of the episode is on the benefits of algae, specifically in the context of bioavailable nutrition and sustainability. Key highlights from the episode include: Introductio…

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Future-proofing Democracy In the Age of AI with Audrey Tang 34:38

5M ago34:38

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What does a functioning democracy look like in the age of artificial intelligence? Could AI even be used to help a democracy flourish? Just in time for election season, Taiwan’s Minister of Digital Affairs Audrey Tang returns to the podcast to discuss healthy information ecosystems, resilience to cyberattacks, how to “prebunk” deepfakes, and more. …

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S5E2 Returning Home to Your Body with Ancient Ayurvedic Wisdom | Radhi Devlukia 1:00:13

5M ago1:00:13

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It takes time, love and presence to build trust with those we love… but how do we build a true relationship with ourselves, too? Sometimes it gets ugly when we start the journey to become our own friend. In this episode with Radhi Devlukia, we cover the exact practices and questions you can ask yourself to figure out who you really are vs. how your…

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The 2% Solution To Transform Your Health & Your Life | Dai Manuel 48:02

5M ago48:02

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Deciding to transform your health and life takes a whole lot of courage. It is not an easy task to finally take that first step; but just because it is hard, doesn’t mean it is impossible. This episode’s guest is living proof of that. Morbidly obese at 15, it took a vast amount of emotions and strength for Dai Manuel to muster the courage to finall…

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S5E1 A Revolutionary Protocol for Chronic Digestive Issues | Dr. Alexis Cowan, PhD 1:17:15

5M ago1:17:15

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Confused on where to start if you have IBS, SIBO, or can no longer eat the foods you love without reacting? Dr. Alexis Cowan, PhD is a microbiome researcher and high-performance holistic health mentor who shares her revolutionary, 3-step gut protocol to restore your good bacteria. HERE’S THE JUICE: How Alexis’ own 100lb weight loss experience impac…

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U.S. Senators Grilled Social Media CEOs. Will Anything Change? 25:06

5M ago25:06

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Was it political progress, or just political theater? The recent Senate hearing with social media CEOs led to astonishing moments — including Mark Zuckerberg’s public apology to families who lost children following social media abuse. Our panel of experts, including Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, untangles the explosive hearing, and offers …

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