Be Well and Be Green
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis podcast is dedicated to empowering you to improve your personal wellness and enhance the wellness of our planet Earth, especially in terms of the climate crisis.
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Wellness and photobiomodulation
March 10, 2024 22:18 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MBEpisode 60: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about red light therapy or as it is also called, photobiomodulation, or low level laser therapy. It was accidently discovered in 1967, when Endre Mester from Hungary attempted to repeat an experiment published by McGuff in Boston. It uses low-power red light to activate the cell’s energy generators – the mitochondria. Studies have found red light therapy to improve the skin’s appearance, reducing wrinkles, scars and acne. Interestingly, it...
Wellness and vitexin
February 12, 2024 22:47 - 11 minutes - 12 MBEpisode 59: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about vitexin. Vitexin is an antioxidant found in a number of plants like buckwheat and mung beans. It has been touted as benefiting the brain and heart and helping maintain already-healthy blood sugar levels. Vitexin has multiple health benefits supporting wellness in a variety of different ways. Turning to the environment, there is good news on renewable energy. A 2023 article suggests that solar energy has reached a pivotal tipping point,...
Wellness and resveratrol
January 08, 2024 22:45 - 10 minutes - 10.9 MBEpisode 58: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about resveratrol. Resveratrol is a phenolic compound that plants produce in response to injury, infection, fungal attack, or ultraviolet radiation. How interesting is that? The very compounds that protect plants can also protect you. It was first This natural polyphenol has been detected in more than 70 plant species, and is also found in discrete amounts in red wines and various human foods. Resveratrol has been linked to lowering canc...
Wellness and fisetin
December 19, 2023 19:56 - 14 minutes - 14.3 MBEpisode 57: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about senescent cells and fisetin. When normal cells get too damaged (as in accumulating too much DNA damage), they could turn into cancer cells. To prevent this, these damaged cells change to where they cannot divide anymore, so in that way, they cannot become cancer cells. Rather, they became senescent cells. A bad thing is that. these cells secrete substances that damage the healthy surrounding cells, contributing to aging. Fisetin has...
Wellness and methylene blue
November 15, 2023 22:51 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBEpisode 56: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about methylene blue. It was synthesized in 1876 as a textile dye- that is strange- right? Even as early as 1891 it was investigated for its medicinal applications. It was used in the clinic as a potent antimalarial agent and as a medical staining agent. Suffice to say methylene blue is a well-established drug with a long history of use. Turning to the environment, did you hear that did you hear that Pope Francis came out in strong support ...
Wellness and bentonite clay
October 13, 2023 21:52 - 15 minutes - 15.6 MBEpisode 55: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about bentonite clay. Bentonite is a natural clay composed mainly of montmorillonite and other minerals like feldspar, calcite and quartz. It has many therapeutic uses for the body, but let’s just focus this time on its detoxification abilities; it can absorb negatively charged toxins. In addition, it is a reliable treatment for metal poisoning, like lead. Now turning to the environment. Did you hear about President Biden announcing in Se...
Wellness and ghee and coconut oil
September 14, 2023 21:37 - 13 minutes - 14.8 MBEpisode 54: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about ghee. Ghee comes from butter. It is produced by heating butter to remove the milk solids and water. Interestingly, it has been used in Aryvedic medicine for thousands of years. It has several health benefits, e.g, it keeps your bones healthy, it can help with conditions like leaky gut syndrome, IBS or Crohn’s disease and it can help with weight loss. In terms of weight loss, if you are a vegan, consider coconut oil. Turning to the env...
Wellness and taurine
August 09, 2023 21:47 - 13 minutes - 13.8 MBEpisode 53: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about taurine. You may not have heard of it- but good for you if you have! Taurine is a sulfur bearing amino acid that's present in relatively large amounts in several of our body's organs, like the heart and brain. In fact, it accounts for roughly 50-60% of the free amino acid pool in your body, which means it does a lot. It is mostly in meats so if you are a vegan or vegetarian it may be hard for you to get enough! But there are supplem...
Wellness and gel water
July 12, 2023 21:44 - 13 minutes - 14.6 MBEpisode 52: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about gel water. Dr. Gerald Pollack, a biomedical engineering research scientist at the University of Washington, has done research on water and has discovered a “fourth phase” of water (gel water). It is said that your body absorbs it easier and quicker, leading to better hydration. Now turning to the environment. You likely know this, but the oceans have been and are currently in trouble. As discussed in a recent article, air temperatures...
Wellness and ashwagandha and moringa
June 19, 2023 21:47 - 13 minutes - 14.2 MBEpisode 51: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about the benefits of ashwagandha and moringa. These are dietary supplements that could help heal ourselves and maybe even the planet. Ashwaganda is an herb and moringa is a tree. They both have some amazing properties and can live in arid conditions so they may be good for climate change- taking in CO2 without needing much water. Turning to the environment, last May, the United States hosted the Agriculture Innovation Mission to bring tog...
Wellness and pesticides
May 11, 2023 21:45 - 13 minutes - 14.2 MBEpisode 50: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about a new report on pesticides called "Merchants of Death". The authors, Stacy Malkan, Kendra Klein, and Anna Lappé, show that the pesticide industry has used disinformation, and a PR strategy including institutions, and often, the same individual players as that of the fossil fuel industry. In 2015, glyphosate was designated as a probable carcinogen by the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Recent science has also l...
Wellness and the Change Triangle
April 16, 2023 20:44 - 13 minutes - 15.6 MBEpisode 49: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about the Change triangle. Psychotherapist Hillary Jacobs Hendel says that the Change Triangle is a map and wellness tool to help you shift from a place of disconnection and/or distress back to calm, clarity, and peace of mind. The three corners of the Change Triangle are 1) defenses, 2) inhibitory emotions like shame, guilt and anxiety and 3) cores emotions like joy, anger, and disgust. Underneath the triangle are the good emotions that s...
Wellness and parasites
March 13, 2023 22:15 - 12 minutes - 12.9 MBEpisode 48: In this episode host Angie Gust talks about parasites. Parasites are all around us, and inhabit our digestive tract through fecal -oral transmission of contaminated food and water as well as other sources. Although experts say that parasites are unavoidable, there are ways we can reduce exposure and build our bodies' resistance towards them, for instance adding fresh ginger, oregano, cloves and thyme to our diets. Turning to the environment, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is g...
Wellness and hydrogen water
February 11, 2023 15:11 - 14 minutes - 14.4 MBEpisode 47: In this episode, Angie Gust talks about hydrogen water (aka functional water). In Japan, research on functional water, especially on reduced water which contains a lot of molecular hydrogen, is ongoing. The active substances in reduced water have been reported to be hydrogen, mineral nanoparticles, and mineral nanoparticle hydrides. Similar to therapeutic gas, hydrogen water has been studied in diverse patient populations and has shown positive effects on immunity and inflammat...
Wellness and 5 brain hacks
January 15, 2023 21:29 - 14 minutes - 14.8 MBEpisode 46: In this Episode, host Angie Gust talks about 5 brain hacks suggested by neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. They are 1) taking 5-10 deep breaths upon awakening, 2) visualizing your goals, 3) spending more time in nature, 4) writing a gratitude list, and 5) silencing your mind to foster creative thinking. You may already do all of these practices, but if not, perhaps consider incorporating 1 or 2 into your daily routine. Turning to the environment, Dec 7-19 was the COP 15 UN Biodiver...
Wellness and a sensory intervention for anxiety
December 15, 2022 13:57 - 15 minutes - 16.5 MBEpisode 45: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about a sensory intervention you can use for anxiety or a trauma memory. First, take a slow deep breath. Then, acknowledge five things you see around you, four things you can touch around you, three things you hear, two things you can smell and finally one thing you can taste. That should help to ground you in the moment. Turning to the environment, Oxfam, a poverty alleviation organization, published a report to coincide with COP27-again ...
Wellness and your brain
November 19, 2022 20:59 - 14 minutes - 15 MBEpisode 44: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about what we can do to nourish our brain. First, among foods, oily fish with their Omega-3s help build membranes around each cell in the body, including the brain cells, and can help with circulation in the brain. Oily fish, along with berries, coffee, dark chocolate, nuts and seeds, are rich in antioxidants which inhibit oxidation. The free radical theory says that organisms age because they accumulate oxidative damage. In addition, avoca...
Wellness and your mitochondria
October 15, 2022 12:25 - 12 minutes - 13.8 MBEpisode 43: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks a little about our vibrations and our mitochondria. Do you all remember learning about mitochondria in school? The powerhouse of the cell? There is a body of research focused on how to improve and increase the number of your mitochondria. It is important to know that mitochondria are cell organelles that are responsible not only for energy, but also for exerting a major role in the aging process and in the development of age-related di...
Wellness and oil pulling
September 15, 2022 18:47 - 12 minutes - 12.4 MBEpisode 42: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about the benefits of oil pulling. Oil pulling is a detox practice which originated in India over 3000 years ago. The oil is ‘pulled’ and forced in between all the teeth by swishing it all around the mouth. Then you spit it out and brush. You don't swallow it. Oil pulling is believed to help in the excretion of toxic heavy metals by saliva. Turning to the environment, I know we are all so happy that after long last, in August, the govern...
Wellness and the vagus nerve
August 15, 2022 18:22 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBEpisode 41: In this episode, host Angie Gust talk about the vagus nerve. It is part of a circuit that links the neck, heart, lungs, and abdomen to the brain and is critical in balancing the nervous system. Is there any way we can help the vagus nerve, especially if we have excessive worry or anxiety? Yes. One thing is a yogic practice called Sudarshan Kriya aka SKY for short. It consists of a specific sequence of varying breathing rates separated by brief periods of normal breathing. Consi...
Wellness and the heart
July 10, 2022 19:05 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBEpisode 40: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about our hearts. Advancing age is the primary risk factor for heart problems. The reason for this is due to the dysfunction of our arteries. What can be done? In addition to other lifestyle changes, inspiratory muscle strength training (which is breathing against a resistive load) could be considered. This helps with blood pressure and other respiratory muscles. Turning to the environment, climate change journalist, David Wallace Wells, say...
Wellness and raw foods
June 17, 2022 19:19 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBEpisode 39: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about raw versus cooked whole foods. Generally, raw foods are whole foods that haven’t been either processed or cooked. There is an upper temperature limit that defines raw. For a food to be considered raw, it shouldn’t be heated above 117 degrees F. When fruits and vegetables are cooked over this temperature, the bioavailability of certain micronutrients, including vitamins and phytochemicals, are reduced. On the other hand, for certai...
Wellness and omega-3 and aspirin
May 07, 2022 20:34 - 10 minutes - 8.91 MBIn this episode, host Angie Gust talks about the use of essential fatty acids in combatting chronic inflammation which can lead to illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and bowel diseases to name a few. Recent research has found that essential fatty acids are converted by the body to a novel genus of lipid mediators called specialized proresolving mediators. Specialized proresolving mediators represent a portion of the omega-3 fatty acid spectrum that has a big effect on reducing...
Wellness and amla
April 19, 2022 12:40 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBEpisode 37: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about the benefits of Indian gooseberry or amla. It is one of the most important medicinal plants in the Indian traditional medicine of Ayurveda. It helps with many health problems, including heart disease and endothelial dysfunction. When the endothelium is dysfunctional, it causes arterial stiffening which can affect lipid levels and also blood glucose, platelet function, and blood pressure. Turning to the environment, as if it were not a...
Wellness and roots
March 14, 2022 20:02 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBEpisode 36: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about three healing roots from the earth – garlic, ginger and tumeric. Studies show they are great for our immune system, having potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties. Although studies on the combined effects of these roots are scarce, adding all of these superfoods to your diet is likely a good idea. Turning to the environment, have you been noticing more talk about regenerative agriculture? Regene...
Wellness and green juice
February 13, 2022 17:03 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBEpisode 35: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about juicing. Juicing is a process that extracts the juices from fresh fruits and vegetables. Here we are talking about green juice, so we exclude fruit juices. This is because fruits contain much more sugar than vegetables. Consuming too much fructose, one of the naturally occurring sugars in fruit, has been linked to high blood sugar, weight gain, and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Drinking green juice allows concentrated nutrien...
Wellness and seaweed
January 19, 2022 22:53 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBEpisode 34: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about recognizing the benefits of seaweeds and honoring where they grow. Seaweeds may lead the way to heal both ourselves and the earth by helping to take CO2 out of the oceans and producing O2. It has been known for a long time, especially in Asia, that consuming seaweed is beneficial for health. With some exceptions, seaweeds are edible. They are low in fat and calories and high in essential minerals, vitamins and protein. Turning to th...
Wellness and salt
December 13, 2021 23:39 - 14 minutes - 12.7 MBEpisode 33: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about the different types of salts- table salt, and the more natural salts- regular sea salt, pink Himalayan rock salt, and Celtic sea salt. Dr. Steven Lin says that It’s important to differentiate between a natural salt and table salt. Table salt is mostly sodium chloride and heavily processed. Natural salts come in their complete, whole form. He says to always choose a natural salt, and try to avoid the processed table salt variety. Now ...
Wellness and seeds
November 19, 2021 23:39 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBEpisode 32: In this episode, host Angie Gust, talks about the health benefits of seeds. Seeds are the beginning of life. They are high in protein, healthy fats, and fiber as well as minerals and vitamins B1-3 and Vitamin E. She goes over 6 types of seeds that you may want to consider adding to your diet. Turning to the environment, the UN Conference of the Parties 26 (COP26) was Oct 31 to Nov 12. This was to be a critical meeting to address the climate crisis. The outcome document, called ...
How is your energy field?
October 17, 2021 13:04 - 18 minutes - 18 MBEpisode 31: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about our biofield or aura which is the energy field that surrounds our bodies. It acts as a magnetic field of energy--it can pick up on emotions, and even circumstances around us. Biofield science is now an emerging field of study. There are things we can do on our own to increase our vibration or energy field like experience thankfulness and gratitude, eat more raw, organic and unprocessed foods, walk barefoot on grass or sand and more. W...
Wellness and optimism
September 17, 2021 19:47 - 15 minutes - 15.1 MBEpisode 30: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about Dr. Bruce Lipton's work with stem cells. He showed that the stem cells changed with their environment. Dr. Lipton says that if you want to change your life, you have to change your perceptions. This goes along with the research showing that people with more optimism have better health and better outcomes after surgery. Turning to the environment, a recent UNICEF report warned that almost half the world’s 2.2 billion children are alr...
Wellness and calming your amygdala
August 15, 2021 13:31 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MBEpisode 29: In this episode, host Angie Gust talks about how we can calm our amygdalas. The amygdala is the part of our brain responsible for the experience of stress and can override the thinking part of our brains. If you'd like to try to calm your amygdala, you can try mindfulness meditation, breathing techniques, chanting, and listening to solfeggio frequencies. With regard to the environment, a new organization was recently formed called the Global Alliance for a Green New Deal and inc...
Wellness and sulforaphane
July 17, 2021 22:11 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode, host Angie Gust talks about sulphoraphane which is an antioxidant found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, brussel sprouts, kale, and cauliflower. Why should we want to injest more sulforphane? Because it is anti-inflammatory, it aids liver function, it reduces cancer, protects our brain and heart and it is an antimicrobial. With regard to the climate, the “intersessional” meeting of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change held in May and June was not a huge su...
Wellness and mushrooms
June 18, 2021 18:21 - 14 minutes - 14.7 MBEpisode 27: In this episode, host Angie Gust, talks about some amazing aspects of mushrooms. In addition to being able to break down plastics and other pollutants, many mushrooms are good for your health. Some of the edible mushrooms with health benefits are Lion's Mane, Reishi, Chaga, Cordyseps, and Turkey Tail. In terms of the environment, in May, the International Energy Agency (IEA) published its first-ever detailed blueprint for reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, which it said was ...
Dr. Michael Greger's Daily Dozen
May 09, 2021 13:58 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBEpisode 26: In this episode, host Angie Gust, discusses Dr. Michael Greger's 2015 book, "How not to Die". He says “Our diet is the No. 1 cause of premature death and disability.” Dr. Greger centers his recommendations around a daily dozen checklist of all the things he tries to fit into his daily diet and routine. As for the environment, at President Biden's Earth Day Summit in April, he told the gathering of leaders that, "Nations that work together to invest in a cleaner economy will reap...
Spices and wellness
April 15, 2021 19:10 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBEpisode 25: In this episode, Angie Gust, talks about how spices and herbs have been in use for centuries both for culinary and medicinal purposes. Spices not only enhance the flavor of food, but they can also protect us from acute and chronic diseases. Research has shown that spices are antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumorigenic, anticarcinogenic, and have glucose- and cholesterol-lowering activities as well as properties that affect cognition and mood. Turning to the environment, in F...
Coronavirus: Mental Health
March 14, 2021 13:50 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this episode, the host, Angie Gust, talks about the effects of the pandemic on our mental health. She relates that the CDC notes that stress can cause, for instance, feelings of fear, sadness, and worry, changes in appetite and energy, and difficulty sleeping. They suggest taking breaks from watching the news, and focus on self-care in addition to engaging in activities you enjoy and connecting with people you trust to share your feelings. With regard to the environment, in his new book...
Coronavirus: Ivermectin
February 14, 2021 18:00 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode, host Angie Gust, talks about the potential of ivermectin as a treatment for coronavirus. A small trial found that among those who had mild or moderate coronavirus disease, those who absorbed a higher concentration of ivermectin had a better viral elimination. If ivermectin is not available to you and you want to try something similar, you can consider taking humic or fulvic acid. Humic acid, like ivermectin, has many antiviral properties and fulvic acid can help create a st...
Coronavirus: Vaccines
January 21, 2021 14:53 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode, Angie Gust talks about some information regarding the coronavirus vaccine that CDC wants you to know. For instance, all safety data is reviewed before the vaccine is recommended, the safety of the vaccine will continue to be monitored, fever is a side effect, and side effects are a sign the vaccine is working. Regarding the environment, last December former vice President Al Gore talked about how important it is to use the COVID-19 recovery money to advance climate and equi...
Coronavirus: Mouth and nasal wash
December 13, 2020 14:17 - 15 minutes - 14.9 MBEpisode 21: In this episode, host, Angie Gust, talks about a letter to the editor of the journal, Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. The authors of the letter propose that, based on previous data, that hydrogen peroxide, because it is an antiseptic agent, could play a pivotal role in reducing the hospitalization rate and complications from COVID-19. They say that the overall progression of the infection from the upper to the lower respiratory tract can be reduced by oral and nasal ...
Coronavirus: Meditation and yoga practices
November 14, 2020 19:08 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBEpisode 20: In this episode the host, Angie Gust, talks about a recent scientific publication that had Deepak Chopra as one of the co-authors. It speaks to how important it is for us, not just now during a pandemic, but on a regular basis, to make the 12 dimensions of wellness part of our lives. The authors concluded that "certain meditation, yoga asana (postures), and pranayama (breathing) practices may possibly be an effective adjunctive means of treating and/or preventing SARS-CoV-2 infec...
Coronavirus: More on diet and exercise
October 17, 2020 19:37 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this podcast, host Angie Gust discusses the importance of diet and exercise in defending ourselves against the coronavirus. Consumer Reports analyzed 5 years’ worth of data from the Dept. of Agriculture on pesticides on fruits and vegetables and recommended choosing organic whenever possible for yourself and for others. Another study showed that moderate-intensity exercise may contribute to increased immune protection in all populations. Compound extreme weather events are becoming more ...
Coronavirus: The need for an optimal immune response
September 10, 2020 14:47 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBEpisode 18: In this episode the host, Angie Gust, talks about a recent review article in the journal Nutrients that talks about the need for an optimal immune response in combatting the virus. The authors say that an optimal immune response depends on an adequate diet and nutrition in order to keep infection at bay. Thus, this article is confirming what we have talked about in earlier podcasts. Turning to the environment, while there has not been a lot of attention on the climate crisis late...
Avoiding COVID-19: Make this a top priority
August 12, 2020 13:15 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode, the host Angie Gust, talks about the important role of nutrition in susceptibility to the coronavirus. A recent article reported that the Western Diet activates the innate immune system and impairs adaptive immunity. This then leads to inflammation and causes your body to have weakened defenses against viruses like the coronavirus. It is so important to, if you don’t already eat healthy foods, to make it a top priority. Turning to the environment, in July, presidential no...
Let's help one another be well as we help the planet
July 14, 2020 23:51 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this Episode, Angie Gust offers a resource from Life Extension at www.age-reversal-covid.net. It provides information about potential therapies to discuss with your physician if you contract the coronavirus and have serious enough symptoms that you cannot manage them at home. In addition, given all that has happened in the last many months with the murders of George Floyd and others and the ensuing worldwide protests, she highlights an article on racism that posits it is a symptom of psyc...
Coronavirus and nutrition
June 15, 2020 18:32 - 14 minutes - 14.9 MBEpisode 15: In this episode, Angie Gust goes over information from nutrition experts in relation to the coronavirus. One such expert, Dr. T. Colin Campbell posed the question, "Does a whole food, plant-based diet – known to prevent, and even reverse a broad range of chronic degenerative diseases – act in a similar way to minimize viral diseases?” Based on his studies with the hepatitis B virus, he says that a whole food plant based diet might offer an important path to fight the coronavirus ...
n't wait for full blown illness to manifest
May 14, 2020 13:18 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBEpisode 14: In this episode, the host, Angie Gust, goes over some of the same information from Life Extension on upper respiratory tract infections as last time as well as using the 2nd dimension of wellness- controlled breathing- if infected with the coronavirus. William Faloon, one of the founders of Life Extension Foundation, emphasizes this key message-- Don't Wait for Full-Blown Illness to Manifest before you initiate self-care. With regard to controlled breathing, it has been recommend...
Coronavirus
April 18, 2020 19:17 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBEpisode 13: In this episode, the host, Angie Gust, talks about the suggestions from Life Extension as to how to care for yourself if you have symptoms of the coronavirus. In addition to the basics that CDC and others have offered to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 (social distancing, avoid travel, wash your hands, strengthen immunity, disinfect surfaces), they also offer integrative approaches, for instance, taking zinc lozenges every 2 waking hours for no more than 3 consecutive da...
Look up and transcend
March 17, 2020 18:55 - 15 minutes - 16.4 MBEpisode 12: In this episode the host, Angie Gust, concludes discussion of John Travis’s 12 dimensions of wellness with transcendence. A transcendent experience is one that takes you out of yourself and makes you believe in the meaning of your life or a larger existence. Transcendence can be experienced along a range of intensities. From feeling lost in music or someone’s voice to transformative as in feeling connected to the universe. In terms of the environment and climate change, Angie dis...
Finding life meaning
February 15, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBEpisode 11: In this episode the host, Angie Gust, continues discussing John Travis’s 12 dimensions of wellness, focusing on the 11th dimension, life meaning. The idea of a meaning filled life intersects with several of the other dimensions of wellness --feeling, thinking, communicating, sensing, to name a few and at its root are these fundamental questions: "Who am I?" "Why am I here?" "Where am I going?" "What do I want?" "What contribution do I want to make during my time here?" As we do...