Best Natalie Diaz Podcasts (2024)

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"I'm Touched Out!" Dealing with the epic struggles twin moms face with Kristen Emberly 28:51

6h ago28:51

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In this episode, we sit down with twin mom Kristen, a mental health advocate specializing in children and twin moms, as she shares her journey of burnout and discovery of self-care strategies. Kristen delves into the importance of understanding the sensory system and prioritizing self-care to avoid burnout and be better parents. We discuss practica…

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166 // Why Compassionate Time Management Matters - with Kendra Adachi from The Lazy Genius 41:55

3h ago41:55

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Do you feel like a failure because you are constantly behind? Do you have a stack of planners collecting dust and a to-do list that overwhelms you? You don’t need to hustle. You don’t need to “crush” the day. What you need - what we all need - is a disruption to the toxic productivity paradigm. In Kendra Adachi’s compassionate time management appro…

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Think Neuro Mini: What is Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)? with Dr. Jean-Philippe Langevin 6:05

5h ago6:05

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In movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia, normal function can be restored to the circuitry of the brain, resulting in significant improvement in function and quality of life. The goal of deep brain stimulation surgery is to modulate the activity of a specific brain region. In DBS, thin electrodes are placed …

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165 // Waiting Well in Seasons of Overwhelm - with Erika Diaz-Castro from Her Renewed Strength Co. 40:20

1h ago40:20

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When we are in seasons of waiting, it can often feel like something to be endured, rather than enjoyed. How can we “wait well” even if we’re in a season of overwhelm? How can we find contentment rather than wishing it away? How do we shift our gaze from our circumstances to something greater than ourselves? On today’s episode I’m speaking to Erika …

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Think Neuro Mini: The Gut-Brain Connection with Dr. Melita Petrossian 3:19

5h ago3:19

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You're probably hearing a lot more about the "human microbiome" these days. It's the collection of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that lives alongside us, inside and out. Some of these organisms are beneficial, and some are harmful. There is growing evidence that bad actors in our digestive tract may produce toxins that travel along the vagus nerve t…

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164 // Finding Inspiration on the Journey to “Think More and Do With Less” - with Diane Boden from the Minimalist Moms Podcast 33:18

6d ago33:18

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Our journeys to a simpler, more intentional life can be influenced by many things - including books, podcasts, our faith, other thought traditions, and more. Today I have the pleasure of speaking to my friend Diane Boden from the top-rated podcast, Minimalist Moms, where she spreads her ideas and interviews in regards to living a life in the pursui…

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Think Neuro Mini: What is Palliative Care? with Dr. Akanksha Sharma 1:40

7d ago1:40

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Dr. Akanksha Sharma is a neuro-oncologist and palliative medicine specialist at the Pacific Brain Tumor Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, CA. To provide extra resources to brain cancer patients suffering from brain tumors such as glioblastoma and their care partners. Dr. Akanksha Sharma is a neuro-oncologist and palliative m…

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163 // Overwhelmed by Clutter? Take Action with My “5-S” Formula! 10:34

19d ago10:34

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Is the chaos of your home so overwhelming you have no idea where to start? The 5-S formula will help you prioritize and take action so you can start building momentum towards your clutter-free home! Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included): Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood by Alli Worthington Ato…

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60. What Personalized Medicine Really Is | Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD - Guest Podcast 27:47

14d ago27:47

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Listen in as Dr. Santosh Kesari joins the Your Healthy Dose podcast with Kym Douglas. We’re at the dawn of a new era in medical care, where the ability to predict, detect, and treat disease will be based on each individual’s genetics and the interaction of the genome with many lifestyle, environmental, and other factors. Join us for “Personalized M…

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Bringing twins into the world by storm... literally! with Zachary Zirlin 1:14:11

21d ago1:14:11

1:14:11

Join us as we sit down with Twin Dad Zachary to hear about his whirlwind experience just as his twin babies were about to arrive. From enduring a hurricane that flooded their new apartment, to navigating through temporary living arrangements in Airbnbs, hotels, and friends' houses during the newborn phase, Zachary shares his family’s remarkable jou…

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162 // How to Successfully Set and Reach Goals - Even as an Overwhelmed Mom - with Gabe Cox from Red Hot Mindset 39:26

26d ago39:26

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Do you love goal setting? Or do you avoid it because you’re so overwhelmed and you don’t want one MORE thing to focus on? Gabe Cox is sharing her best tips for realistic goal setting for overwhelmed moms. We chat about how to cultivate a “red hot mindset” through creating our vision, using a “stepping stone” approach to break down big goals, and ce…

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Think Neuro Mini: The Impact of Stress on Memory with Dr. Shannel Elhelou 2:17

21d ago2:17

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Stress can significantly impact the brain and body. Cortisol production in the brain increases. It is a stress hormone regulated by the hypothalamus which is responsible for our fight or flight response. This is your brain's response to danger. Chronic stress can lead to structural changes in the hippocampus, which is also our memory center. So tho…

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161 // Mom Guilt Be Gone! 5 Causes of Mom Guilt and How to Say Goodbye for Good 15:55

22d ago15:55

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Mom guilt. If you’ve been a mom any length of time, you’ve likely experienced it. But where exactly does it come from, and how do we overcome it so we can actually enjoy motherhood more? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 causes of mom guilt and how we can say goodbye for good! Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included): Mindset: The New Psy…

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160 // Simple Strategies for Intentional Purchasing When You’re Bringing Too Much Into Your Home - My Coaching Call with Natalie Cook (Part 2) 24:37

1M ago24:37

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Today I have the pleasure of speaking to Natalie Cook as we talk about how to be more intentional with purchases, especially when you love clothes and shop often with friends as entertainment. I hope you love this conversation and it can help you identify your own shopping triggers so you can purchase with purpose! Resources Mentioned: Scarcity Bra…

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Think Neuro Mini: What is Bell's Palsy? with Dr. Amit Kochhar 1:46

1M ago1:46

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Bell’s palsy is a paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of the face. The facial nerves control muscle activity so when damaged it can cause the face to droop. Fortunately, for the majority of patients, normal to near-normal facial nerve function can be restored within 1-2 months with medications alone, especially in those who can still p…

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"We Paid Extra For This?" A single embryo transfer turns into twins with Charlotte Gorman 1:16:30

29d ago1:16:30

1:16:30

In this episode, we speak with twin mom Charlotte, who became a twin mom through IVF. Charlotte shares her surprise when a single embryo transfer resulted in a multiples pregnancy, recounting her tough journey through health scares, loss, an early birth, a traumatic C-section, and NICU time. She opens up about the challenges of figuring it all out …

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159 // Say NO to Fall Hauls! 6 Cognitive Biases That Cause You to Buy (and What to Do About Them) 16:50

29d ago16:50

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In a season where we are surrounded by people encouraging “fall hauls”, how can we buy more intentionally? If we can understand these six cognitive biases that marketers leverage to cause us to buy what we don’t need, we can purchase with a purpose! Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included): Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter An excellent…

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Living in An Airstream with Twins with Kelsey Bang 1:06:16

1M ago1:06:16

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In this episode, we chat with twin mom Kelsey, who, along with her husband and twins, transitioned from a shopaholic lifestyle to becoming nomads living in a 240 sq ft Airstream. Kelsey shares how they sold everything, got out of debt, and are now thriving while traveling across the U.S. They learned that less is more for their family. We discuss t…

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158 // Declutter Your Bedroom Step-by-Step - A Coaching Call with Natalie Cook 33:12

1M ago33:12

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Want to be a fly on the wall during one of my virtual coaching sessions? Today I’m coaching Natalie Cook with how to approach her bedroom! Natalie wants her bedroom to be her sanctuary but struggles with a small closet and too much stuff. I hope you enjoy the conversation! *Current pricing for virtual and in-person decluttering + organizing coachin…

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Think Neuro Mini: Retinal Changes In The Eye As An Indicator of Cognitive Decline with Dr. Michelle Holmes 3:03

1M ago3:03

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Michelle Holmes, OD, is a full-scope optometrist at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute®. She sees patients at both the Eye, Ear and Skull Base Center as well as at the Brain Health Center. She is board certified and TLG licensed to treat and manage ocular disease. She prides herself in practicing evidence-based medicine with a genuine enthusiasm fo…

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157 // 7 Cognitive Biases That Cause Clutter (and What Do Do About Them) 13:22

1M ago13:22

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A cognitive bias is a systematic error in thinking caused by the tendency of the human brain to simplify information through personal experiences and preferences. What that means for decluttering our stuff? We hold onto what we don’t need! In today’s episode, I’m reviewing 7 of the most prevelant cognitive biases causing you to hold onto clutter an…

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156 // Simple Chore Systems for Neurodivergent Moms (and Kids!) - with Kelly Briggs from Simple Home Mom 30:53

2M ago30:53

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Have you ever attempted to follow a cleaning schedule - but failed? Do you buy planners and never use them? There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to chores, cleaning, tidying, or home management in general! We need to create chore systems that work WITH our brain! In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kelly Briggs from Simple Home Mom all about her…

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59. Plastic Surgery for the Vocal Cords │Dr. Omid B. Mehdizadeh 36:08

1M ago36:08

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Strange though it may seem, our vocal cords are among our most vital organs. Not only do they allow us to communicate, but they make it possible to swallow without letting food or fluids into our lungs, a dangerous phenomenon that can cause pneumonia. It’s a complex action, requiring the work of 48 different muscles. Dr. Omid Mehdizadeh is an otola…

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155 // Are You an Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, or Rebel? How Your Tendency Impacts Your Decluttering Approach 12:01

1M ago12:01

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In her book The Four Tendencies, author and podcaster Gretchen Rubin outlines her personality framework based upon how you respond to internal and external expectations. Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels approach decluttering and organizing differently, which Rubin outlines briefly in her book Outer Order, Inner Calm. Today I dive a bit …

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154 // Get Motivated to Declutter with These Simple Steps - with Deanna Yates from Wannabe Clutter Free 33:01

2M ago33:01

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When it comes to decluttering and organization, motivation can be a fickle friend. We know why it’s important and we want to feel lighter and less chaotic, but decluttering can be HARD. How do we find - and sustain - the motivation to declutter? Today I’m joined by Deanna Yates from Wannabe Clutter Free who is sharing her best tips AND coaching me …

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Think Neuro Mini: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus with Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian 3:49

2M ago3:49

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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus is one of a few reversible causes of dementia. Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian, director of the Pacific Adult Hydrocephalus Center, briefly describes the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this condition.By Pacific Neuroscience Institute

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153 // STOP Buying Stuff You Don't Need by Answering This ONE Question 10:37

2M ago10:37

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❓ Are you constantly decluttering, organizing, and re-organizing your home and feel like you never have time to relax? ❓ Do you love to find a "good deal" and bring things home that you later regret? ❓ Do you have a hard time saying no to free stuff? Decluttering is a time-consuming process, but it's hard to get closer to a clutter-free life if we …

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152 // Getting Family Members on Board, Intentional Purchases, and Capsule Wardrobes - a Coaching Call with Vanessa Gurrusquieta 36:31

2M ago36:31

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Today’s episode is a special treat - you get to listen in to a snippet of my virtual decluttering coaching call with Vanessa Gurrusquieta. Vanessa is a mom of 8 with kids ranging from 24 to 3. She’s also the owner of the Poppin’ Tags Resale Shop in Hillsboro, Texas. Her dream is to homeschool her two littles (ages 3 and 5) and travel the world in a…

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Think Neuro Mini: What is Cervical Dystonia? with Dr. Natalie Diaz 3:09

2M ago3:09

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Cervical dystonia (sometimes called neck dystonia) is the abnormal position of the muscles of the neck, causing a twisted, turned, flexed or extended neck position. Abnormal signals coming from the deep parts of the brain cause this condition and therefore it is not muscular in nature and will not resolve with muscle massage or stretching. The main…

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How do you balance life when you're a twin mom....you don't. With Michele Magliocco 1:16:22

2M ago1:16:22

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In this episode, we speak with Michele, an identical-twin mom, about her realization that achieving a balanced life while raising twins is a myth. Michele shares her journey from discovering she was having twins and experiencing NICU time to struggling with work-life balance in the restaurant industry and doubting her effectiveness as a mom. She re…

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151 // Are You Constantly Putting Off Decluttering? 3 Steps to Get Back on Track 11:47

2M ago11:47

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Do you procrastinate on decluttering? Do you tell yourself you don’t have enough time, or that it takes too long to make decisions about what to keep and what to donate? Or are you like me and struggle to get things you want to donate out of your house? :) Today’s episode is for you! I’m sharing 3 steps to help you get back on track if you’ve stall…

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150 // Decluttering the Unrealistic Expectations of Motherhood - with Danielle Bettmann from Parenting Wholeheartedly 34:21

2M ago34:21

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Imagine this scene: You’re shopping in Target with one child pulling on your leg and the other grabbing random items off the shelves, wailing, “PLEEEEASE Mommy can I have this?” An elderly woman in the same aisle smiles at you and says, “You’re going to miss this, dear! The days are long but the years are short!” Or imagine that you buy a parenting…

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Think Neuro Mini: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy with Juliana Hudson, LCSW 6:06

2M ago6:06

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The Pacific Treatment & Research In Psychedelics (TRIP) program is dedicated to the development of psychedelic-assisted therapies and the scientific exploration of how altered states of consciousness can be harnessed to change behavior and improve brain health and quality of life. Behavioral health issues are a leading cause of disability and they …

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149 // Don’t Miss These 3 CRITICAL Steps When Managing Your To-Do’s 14:07

2M ago14:07

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One of the biggest components of mental clutter is our to-do’s - causes the “thought swirl” that keeps us up at night and makes us feel distracted during the day. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the 3 critical steps you may be missing when managing your never-ending to-do list! Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included, which means I get…

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148 // The Power of a “Yes” List to Overcome Overwhelm - with Jessica Jackson from the Thriving in Motherhood Podcast 32:11

2M ago32:11

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If you’re feeling overwhelmed, creating a “yes” list - a list of everything you’ve said yes to - is a powerful tool to help you understand why you’re saying yes, what needs to change, and how to get yourself out of chaos. My return guest, Jessica Jackson, has amazing insights to share on this important topic! Jessica is a homeschooling mother of fo…

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58. Deep Research Into the Gut Microbes That Keep Us Happy | Jennifer Bramen, PhD 58:12

2M ago58:12

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One thing that makes Pacific Neuroscience Institute an institute is research, and Jennifer Bramen spends all of her time doing just that. Dr. Bramen earned her PhD in neuroscience from UCLA. These days, she is particularly interested in the “gut biome”: all the organisms that live in our digestive system. Strange though it may seem, those bacteria …

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And Twins Make Five with Katie McAlpine 52:48

3M ago52:48

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In this episode, we speak with twin mom Katie, a military spouse with three singletons and a set of twins, about how she navigates raising five children while her husband serves in the military. Katie shares valuable advice from other military families on managing during her husband's deployments and frequent relocations. She discusses the vital su…

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147 // 5 Home Management Hacks That Keep My Home Tidy 11:32

2M ago11:32

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Sometimes keeping a tidy home feels like a full-time job - but it doesn’t have to be! Today I’m sharing my top 5 home management hacks that helps keep my home tidy on a daily basis. Resources Mentioned: Have a question about decluttering, simplifying, systems, or anything else we talk about on the podcast? You can leave me a voice message here. Scr…

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146 // “Don’t Cause Your Own Chaos” - Reduce Your Overwhelm, Find Contentment, and Embrace Your Season of Motherhood - with Andrea Dekker 28:44

3M ago28:44

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Sometimes when we are feeling overwhelmed, we have to ask ourselves some hard questions, like: “Am I causing my own chaos?” When we understand our non-negotiables and say yes to what aligns with our values rather than what we think others expect from us, we can enjoy contentment in our motherhood. In today’s episode I’m chatting with Andrea Dekker,…

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Think Neuro Mini: All About Acoustic Neuroma with Dr. Courtney Voelker 3:38

3M ago3:38

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Dr. Courtney Voelker explains about acoustic neuroma, a benign tumor that affects the nerve for hearing and balance. Find out about signs and symptoms, and the three treatment options that are available.By Pacific Neuroscience Institute

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145 // Using Your Chronotype to Optimize Your Energy - My Interview on the Simple + Intentional Podcast 31:49

3M ago31:49

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When you’re overwhelmed, maximizing your limited energy so you can be more productive is a must! Understanding your chronotype is one way to work with your body so that you can tackle your to-do list more effectively! I hope you love this conversation with my friend Sarah Horgan, creator of the popular Instagram account simple + intentional and the…

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Think Neuro Mini: What is Cushing's Disease? with Dr. Daniel Kelly 3:10

3M ago3:10

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Cushing's disease is a pituitary adenoma that causes the production of too much adrenocorticotropic hormone resulting in excess cortisol levels in the body. Listen to Dr. Daniel Kelly, MD, founder & director of Pacific Neuroscience Institute and one of the most experienced pituitary neurosurgeons in the world talk about Cushing's disease symptoms, …

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A Bumpy Wild First Year with Twins with Madison Greenspan 50:25

3M ago50:25

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In this episode, we chat with twin mom Madison about her challenging first year with twins, beginning with her water breaking at 27 weeks. Madison shares the ups and downs of managing NICU time, her exclusive pumping breastmilk journey for her premature babies, and the eventual switch to formula. She opens up about navigating a traumatic event and …

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