Lena Le Huray is a certified Eating psychology Coach, Personal Trainer, bestselling author, and is currently obtaining a degree in Psychology. This podcast focuses on health psychology and how our mental health and physical health are deeply connected. Join Lena and a wide range of guests to learn how you can be the healthiest version of yourself that you can be.
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Episode 93: How to increase your tolerance for stress
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In today's episode, we talk about ways to increase your tolerance for stress by understanding your coping mechanisms. If you've asked yourself, "Why do I do what I do?" This episode is for you.By Lena Le Huray
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Episode 92: Internal Family Systems Therapy, the role of placebo, and the power of belief
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In this episode, I discuss a therapeutic approach called Internal Family Systems Therapy, which has been instrumental in helping people who have experienced trauma. I also discuss the role of both placebo and nocebo in our health outcomes, and how our most powerful healing tool is the belief that we can get better.…
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Episode 91: All about MCAS and histamine intolerance with Heidi Turner, MS, RD, CD
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In today's episode, I am joined by Heidi Turner, a Registered Dietician Nutritionist who specializes in complex health conditions such as SIBO, autoimmune conditions, mast cell activation syndrome, histamine intolerance, and food chemical sensitivities. Heidi explains what MCAS and histamine intolerance are, how they are diagnosed, and how they are…
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Episode 90: Learning to love your body as you age
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In today's episode, I celebrate women by sharing two personal stories. As it's International Women's Day, my aim is to encourage women to embrace whatever season of life they're in, learn to love their body as they age, and embrace how different we are from men. It is a call for women to step into their feminine power and live their best life.…
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Episode 89: The perfect diet: Unpacking myths surrounding nutrition and becoming your own detective
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A dive into the age old question, "what should we be eating." In this episode we unpack nutritional myths, learn how to be more objective when listening to nutritional advice, and embrace becoming your own detective so you can know exactly what to eat depending on where you're at in life.By Lena Le Huray
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Episode 88: The myth of "having it all," developing tolerance for distress, and building resilience with Kevin Le Huray
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A husband and wife conversation about the myth surrounding the notion that we can "have it all," developing tolerance for distress, and tips on building resilience.By Lena Le Huray
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Episode 87: How forgiveness impacts your health
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In this episode, we discuss what forgiveness is, what it isn't, and how it has the ability to impact our physical and psychological health.By Lena Le Huray
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Episode 86: How social media impacts your mental health
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The relationship between Instagram use and indicators of mental health: A systematic review (Faelens et al., 2021).By Lena Le Huray
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Episode 85: The benefits of organ meat and getting back to our "roots" with Nigel O'Quinn
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Episode 84: Making difficult decisions, adapting to change, and the role of agency | Minisode
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In today's episode, I discuss making difficult decisions, how to adapt to change, and how important the concept of agency is to our wellbeing.By Lena Le Huray
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Episode 83: How to age well with Dr. Candace Konnert
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In today's episode, I am joined by clinical psychologist, Dr. Candace Konnert to talk all about healthy aging. Dr. Konnert specializes in the field of aging while taking a holistic approach. We talk about what it means to age well, myths about aging, the determinants of health as we age, prevention strategies, and warning signs of dementia. If you …
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Episode 82: How to lose weight, boost your metabolism, and feel great
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In today's episode, I discuss the surefire ways to lose weight, boost your metabolism, and feel great that's both sustainable and enjoyable.By Lena Le Huray
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Episode 81: Why weight loss is more than just nutrition and exercise with Jessica Elmazi
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In today's episode, I am joined by Jessica Elmazi to discuss why weight loss isn't just about what we eat or how much we exercise, but is also determined by our social interactions. We talk about weight loss through a Family Systems Theory perspective and go over the results of a study that showcased the social determinants of people's success (or …
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Episode 80: When exercise and eating healthy becomes unhealthy | Minisode
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Today, we discuss the consequences of excessive exercise on both our physical and mental health, when healthy eating becomes unhealthy, and what you can do about it.By Lena Le Huray
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Episode 79: Understanding your triggers and the root of your symptoms | Minisode
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We learnt about our warning signals and now we are discussing what triggers those warning signals and the potential root cause of those triggers. Just like our warning signals are individual, so are our triggers. However, it's not enough to know our triggers. We have to understand why those triggers exist so change can take place.…
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Episode 78: Six proven benefits of strength training | Minisode
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Today we go over six scientifically proven benefits of strength training and some of the potential consequences when you don't have enough muscle mass-especially as you age.By Lena Le Huray
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Episode 77: Minisode | Understanding your warning signals
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The state of both our physical and emotional health give us clues as to what's going on in our internal world on a subconscious level. In this episode, I briefly discuss how to become more aware of these warning signals so we can create an environment for healing to take place.By Lena Le Huray
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Episode 76: Special episode with my husband Kevin Le Huray
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In today's episode, I am joined (finally) by my husband Kevin Le Huray. We share the story about how we met, what it's like having an age gap, his health and fitness journey, and the basics of getting healthy.By Lena Le Huray
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Episode 75: Healing your metabolism with Jessica Ash
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In this episode, I am joined by functional nutritionist Jessica Ash who coaches and educates women about hormonal and metabolic health. In the episode we discuss the drivers of poor metabolic health, which diets are helping and harming our metabolism, and strategies to help you heal. We also discuss thyroid and adrenal functioning, and touch on pco…
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Episode 74: 12 fitness & nutrition mistakes people make
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In today's episode, I go over 12 mistakes that both myself and countless clients have made when it comes to fitness and nutrition. While this is not an exhaustive list, they are the most common. Hopefully you can learn from these mistakes and adjust what you're doing accordingly.Thanks for listening, everyone!…
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Episode 73: Optimizing thyroid health with Dr. Carolyn Stone
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In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Carolyn Stone to talk all things thyroid health. We talk about why thyroid disorders have become so common, the signs and symptoms of thyroid disorders, lab tests to get your doctor to run, and treatments from both a natural and conventional perspective. If you or someone you know has issues with your thyroid,…
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Episode 72: The potential consequences of routinely prescribed medications with Dr. John Kim
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In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. John Kim to discuss some of the potential consequences of routinely prescribed medications such as statins, PPIs, NSAIDS, steroids, and birth control. This episode is intended as information only as does not replace the advice of your doctor. Make sure to follow Dr. Kim on Instagram @dr.john.pharmd for more he…
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Episode 71: Treating hidden infections with Dr. Jessica Peatross
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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Jessica Peatross who talks all about how hidden infections can be the underlying cause to health conditions. She talks about the symptoms of hidden infections, what to do to treat them, and what to do when treatment fails. Make sure you follow her on Instagram @dr.jess.md for amazing content that is sure to up yo…
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Episode 70: Minerals are the missing key to ultimate health with Hamid Jabbar
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In today's episode, I am joined by Hamid Jabbar (aka The Mineral Shaman) to talk all about the importance of minerals, how they become depleted, and what we can do to balance them out so we can regain our health and overcome disease. You can find Hamid on IG @mineralshaman or on his website www.mineralshaman.com…
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Episode 69: When exercise does more damage than good with Lena Le Huray
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Sometimes, exercise is not only NOT the answer, but actually causes more damage than good. In this episode, I discuss how exercising could be doing more harm than good for your body, how to tell if that's the case, and what you can do about it.By Lena Le Huray
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Episode 68: How to heal your gut with Josie Kestenbaum
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In this episode, I am joined by Josie Kestenbaum who is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner specializing in gut health. We talk about what healing your gut means/looks like, contributing factors that could be leading to poor gut health, and simple strategies to help you feel your best. You can find Josie on Instagram @livewellwithjosie…
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Episode 67: How to create a healing environment with Vanessa Lopez
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In this episode, I am joined by Vanessa Lopez who is a health research extraordinaire. Through her own health challenges, Vanessa immersed herself in health research to overcome a myriad of health conditions. By taking her health into her own hands, she was able to create an environment in which healing could take place. She now educates people on …
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Episode 66: The power of living a moderate life with Lena Le Huray
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In this short solo episode, I talk about the power of living a moderate life, how perfectionism can be so damaging because it leads to all or nothing thinking, and what you can do about it.By Lena Le Huray
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Episode 65: Ditching diet culture for good with Taryn Shank
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In today's episode, I am joined by Holistic Health Coach, Taryn Shank to talk all about healing your relationship with food by ditching diet culture and learning how to tap into your own body wisdom so you can create the best diet for you. You can find Taryn on Instagram @_tarynshankBy Lena Le Huray
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Episode 64: Foundational health practices you need to focus on with Lena Le Huray
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We often complicate things in our life, especially when it comes to our health, but what we really need to focus on is building a strong foundation. In today's episode, I share the top foundational health practices you need to focus on before anything else. Small and consistent changes equals big results.…
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Episode 63: Genetic testing, biofield imaging, and personalized healthcare with Dr. Sonny & Shy
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In today's episode, I am joined by Dr's Sonny & Shy who are MDs specializing in functional genetics, biofield imaging, and personalized healthcare that is holistic in nature. We talk about why someone would want to do genetic testing, how you can use genetic testing to personalize your healthcare, and how you can access the innate wisdom and power …
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Episode 62: Becoming happier by challenging your beliefs with Lena Le Huray
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Today we go over how to become happier by challenging our beliefs. I take you through a step by step process in how to challenge your beliefs and help you realize that not every thought you think is true. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, or chronic pain, this episode is for you!By Lena Le Huray
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Episode 61: How to become mentally wealthy with Kaylor Betts
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In today's episode, I am joined by mental health advocate and coach, Kaylor Betts. Kaylor Betts is a rising star in the mental health space; with a growing following and a hard hitting, buzzworthy podcast, The Mental Wealth Podcast. Kaylor is a contrarian and holds no punches when speaking out against mainstream opinion. Kaylor faced his mental hea…
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Episode 60: Healing through Biological Dentistry with Dr. Seb Lomas
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In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Seb Lomas. Dr. Seb is a biological dentist who focuses on natural integrative health, the reduction of inflammation, removal of infections and metals, and increasing structural function and airway expansion. Oral hygiene cannot be overstated, but as with all other aspects of health, dentistry is not a one size…
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Episode 59: How to help your body's detoxification systems
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I this episode I discuss the body's main detoxification organs, how to help them with dietary choices and lifestyle practices, and how detoxification also needs to happen in our mind just as much as our body. Thanks so much for listening, everyone. Always remember, you are powerful over your health!LJ…
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Episode 58: What chronic pain is really about
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In today's episode, I talk about the real reason for chronic pain, why imaging does not give us an accurate representation of whether we feel pain or not, and what we can do to overcome chronic pain for good. I also talk about the benefits of taking a break from social media and how to cultivate more peace in your life. Thanks so much for listening…
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Episode 57: The most overlooked cause of migraines with Dr. Jono Taves
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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Jono Taves to discuss the most overlooked cause of headaches and migraines. Dr. Taves is a Physical Therapist who treats his patients out of his own clinic Novera: Headache Center. Dr. Taves also has his own podcast called The Headache Doctor Podcast where he talks all about this one specific area of the body tha…
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Episode 56: Overcoming burnout with Erica Cuni
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In today’s episode, I am joined by special guest Erica Cuni, aka “The Burnout Professor” to talk all about burnout. Erica is a mental wellbeing educator and former Professor, Clinical Director, and Licensed Psychotherapist. Erica shares her own story of getting burnt out and how she healed through various lifestyle/mindset practices. She talks abou…
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Episode 55: Chronic fatigue, gut health, detoxification, and functional lab testing with Courtney Bursich
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IG: organic_blondie Website: organicblondielife.com Supplement line: plantrx.comBy Lena Le Huray
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Episode 54: The doctor of the future is YOU with guest Dr. John Kim
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Today I'm joined by Dr. John Kim to talk all about his unique perspective to functional medicine. Dr. Kim is the owner and pharmacist in charge of Robinson Drug & Compounding Center. His interest in compounding grew since his early days of pharmacy school, which led him to complete his pharmacy externship at the Professional Compounding Center of A…
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Episode 53: Building better relationships with Greg Dotson Jr.
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In today's episode, I am joined by Personal Development Coach Greg Dotson Jr. where he discusses how to build great relationships, mental health practices, and every day tips for living a better life. To access his amazing content, you can find Greg on Instagram @limitlessperceptions Thanks so much for listening everyone. Always remember, you are p…
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Episode 52: Functional Medicine: The healthcare of WHY with Dr. Seth Gerlach
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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Seth Gerlach to discuss the difference between functional and conventional medicine, getting to the root cause of illness, and how food can either help or hinder your life. You can find Dr. Seth on Instagram @dr_sethgerlach or through his website https://drsethgerlach.com/ Thank you so much for listening, everyon…
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Episode 51: Overcoming difficulties through the act of taking responsibility
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In this episode, I discuss how taking responsibility for what you can control will help you heal. I also share my personal experience with chronic pain and how so much of it has a psychological origin. As with all episodes on the podcast, it is my goal to empower you to be the healthiest version of yourself that you can be. You don't have to stay v…
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Episode 50: Improving your health through plant-based eating with Jeffrey Boadi
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Jeffrey’s website: https://www.thewealthofhealth.co.uk/ - His recipe ebook is also on his website!By Lena Le Huray
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Episode 49: Embracing resistance with Ed Latimore
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In today's episode, I am joined by special guest Ed Latimore. Ed is a former professional heavyweight boxer, a competitive chess player, and a best-selling author. Ed’s writing focuses on self-development, realizing your potential, and sobriety- all of which he approaches from a personal experience having overcome poverty and addiction. You can fin…
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Episode 48: Improving your gut health with Geri Araus
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In this episode, I am joined by gut Nutritionist Geri Araus to discuss the things that impair our gut health and the things we can do to improve our gut health. Geri takes a holistic approach and stresses the importance of looking at all areas of our life if we want a healthier gut. Make sure to follow her on Instagram @gut_nutritionist for amazing…
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Episode 47: Understanding IBS and SIBO with Rachel Everett
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In today's episode, I am joined by registered dietician Rachel Everett who specializes in helping people overcome IBS and SIBO so they can get their life back. Rachel discusses the causes of SIBO, treatment options, solutions for relapse, and being your own health advocate when diagnosed with IBS. She is absolute wealth of knowledge and this episod…
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Episode 46: Improving your mental health with guest Laura Brockman
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In this episode, I am joined by Psychology graduate student Laura Brockman where she talks about issues surrounding mental health with both children and adults, the things people do that negatively impacts their mental health, and tips on how we can all improve our mental health. You can find her on Instagram at @studentdocbrockThanks so much for l…
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