Falling Through the Cracks: Feel alive and thrive
211 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratingsFalling through the cracks will help you take back your health and thrive through every day, instead of surviving. Each week we’ll give you tools and advice on how to get your health back. In our society a lot of people are feeling unwell, and their doctors aren’t able to help them. Given bills of health, their lab tests are normal, but they are in excruciating pain and debilitating fatigue. This is Dr Risk’s story, and she eventually had to help herself through a very long journey to the health she has now. Dr. Risk has dedicated her life to guiding those who have fallen through the cracks in our health care system to achieve wellness so they can live their lives, instead of just surviving. Tune in to Falling Through the Cracks,on the VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel.
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How to Navigate Perimenopause with Shirley Weir
February 25, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes - 4.51 MBWomen's health advocate, Shirley Weir, is joining Dr. Risk to empower women in their natural health journey of menopause. Her book “MOKITA: How To Navigate Perimenopause With Confidence & Ease” sets the record straight on perimenopause, menopause and the myths surrounding these issues. With up-to-date information, case studies and relatable human experiences, any woman can feel empowered and confident in her ability to navigate perimenopause, menopause & beyond.
Thriving After Narcissistic Abuse with Melanie Tonia Evans
February 18, 2019 08:00 - 52 minutes - 4.51 MBAfter her own experiences in an abusive relationship, Melanie Tonia Evans decided to help others. First, it can be difficult to spot a narcissistic relationship, and she has made the signs and symptoms very clear in. Second, it can be difficult to leave the situation, either because of the damage the abuse has done to your frame of mind, or because you are stuck financially. After leaving an abusive relationship, you then have to pick of the fragmented pieces of your life, and this is wher...
Super Ager with Elise Marie Collins
February 11, 2019 08:00 - 52 minutes - 4.51 MBElise Marie Collins is one of America’s top yoga and mindfulness teachers. Int his interview, she is revealing her secrets and wisdom on optimal aging. Her book “Super Ager” is an Amazon bestseller, and is full of tips on aging gracefully, including brain fitness, memory maintenance, foods, vitamins and disease prevention. In this interview Collins is sharing a bold new paradigm of aging, teaching us to increase not only our lifespan but also our health span.
Vegan Starter Kit with Dr. Neal Barnard
February 04, 2019 08:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBWith growing information about our need to cut back on meat, a lot of people are left confused as to what to do if they make changes to their diet. Dr. Neal Barnard has put together a thorough, yet simple guide to being vegan in his book “The Vegan Starter Kit.” In this interview he addresses protein concerns, myths of veganism and how to get the proper nutrition.
How to Survive Your Childhood Now That You're An Adult with Ira Israel
January 28, 2019 08:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBAs children we unknowingly absorbed ideas and information that may not be right for us. We formed belief systems, and even follow these ideas in our relationships, careers and family life. After striving for the wrong kind of approval, or finding out our “perfect” job isn’t right for us, we need guidance on how to tap into our true core needs. Author Ira Irael has a plan to help you find the right path in his book “How to Survive Your Childhood Now That You're an Adult: A Path to Authentic...
Dirt to Soil With Gabe Brown
January 21, 2019 08:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MB“Regenerating Landscapes for a Sustainable Future.” In an effort to save his own farm, Gabe Brown discovered a movement in farming that gave him hope. From a farm that was broken, he and his family nourished their soil back to health. His book “Dirt to Soil” is bringing this movement to life that instead of being sustainable, is an effort to be regenerative.
The Setpoint Diet with Jonathan Bailor
January 14, 2019 08:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBWe have been trained that calories need to be counted, and food is “bad.” As we have increase in diabetes, obesity and other diet related illnesses, we are confused with what to eat, and when to eat, and what is right for us. In his book “The Setpoint Diet Plan,” Jonathan Bailor lays out an easy to follow plan to help reset your body to where in wants to be.
Western and Eastern Medicine with Dr. Catherine Kurosu
January 07, 2019 08:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MB“The longest journey begins with a single step “ Chinese proverb. Dr. Catherine Kurosu is sharing her journey from practicing obstetrics and gynecology in Western Medicine to practicing Eastern medicine. These two health systems, although very different, can offer patients an overall system of care. She is discussing her book “True Wellness: How to Combine the Best of Western and Eastern Medicine for Optimal Health.”
Cannabis with Dr. Cass Ingram
December 31, 2018 08:00 - 51 minutes - 4.51 MBWith Cannabis becoming legal across Canada and the USA, it’s important for users to understand the benefits to them. Although this drug once was surrounded by a stigma, we have now moved beyond that. Discussing this with me is Dr. Cass Ingram, helping people to understand the benefits to their sleep, anxiety, chronic illness and pain.
Health Goals with Gillian Goerzen
December 24, 2018 08:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBAfter fitness coaching for over 20 years, Gillian Goerzen found that most people set fitness goals and aren’t able to follow through long term. In her book “The Elephant in the Gym,” she walks the reader through steps and tips on how to find a program that works for you and fits into your lifestyle, instead of bending your life to fit a program. This is a great start for anyone trying to set fitness goals for the new year!
Biodiversity of Your Home with Rob Dunn
December 17, 2018 08:00 - 51 minutes - 4.51 MBOver the last few hundred years, since the discovery of bacteria, we have been obsessed with cleanliness. We want to kill all the bugs on our counters, in our toilets, on our door knobs. Rob Dunn has been studying the bacteria and bugs in our home environment to find out how they affect us, what they do for us, and who they are. Join me for this important interview as we discuss his book “Never Home Alone.”
The Boy Crisis with Warren Farrell
December 10, 2018 08:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBWhat is happening to our boys? Boys are 50% more likely to fail basic proficiency in reading, math and science. Boys are more likely to develop ADHD, and their suicide rates are 6x higher than girls. As rolls are changing, boys are losing their sense of purpose and place in life. Warren Farrell is discussing his book “The Boy Crisis,” trying to bring solutions to these systemic problems.
Beyond Soap with Dr. Sandy Skotnicki
December 03, 2018 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBEveryone has a skin care regime, using products we think are safe. Dr. Sandy Skotnicki is explaining why our regimes may not be what they think they are. Discussing her book “Beyond soap,” she discusses dangerous chemicals, and our own natural microbes that protect us.
The Canadian Health Care System with Raisa Deber
November 26, 2018 08:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBJoining me from Toronto, Raisa Deber is explaining the Canadian Health Care System. It is important to understand how we obtain health, and how it works behind the scenes. In her book “Treating Health Care: How the Canadian System Works and How It Could Work Better,” she explains the Canadian Health Care System and what we need to do to assess it and make it easier to access.
Dangers of EMF technology with Nicolas Pineault
November 19, 2018 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn the last 20 years our exposure to technology has increased, with little thought to how it is effecting us. Nicolas Pineault is an isnvestigative Health Journalist who found an overwhelming amount of independent scientific evidence linking electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from wireless technologies with increased risks of cancer, infertility, insomnia, and depression. His book “The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs” teaches exactly how to reduce exposure to this brand new 21st-century pollution wit...
Low Dose Naltrexone with Linda Elsegood
November 12, 2018 08:00 - 57 minutes - 4.51 MBAfter Low Dose Naltrexone helped Linda Elsegood with her progressive MS, she took it on as a personal mission to bring more information to the general public about this amazing drug. She founded the LDN Research Trust, and is discussing her new book “The LDN Book: How a Little Known Generic Drug—Low Dose Naltrexone—could revolutionize treatment for Autoimmune diseases, Cancer, Autism, Depression and More” in this interview.
Toxic with Neil Nathan
November 05, 2018 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBMillions of people have sought medical care, and found that they have hit a wall with their doctor even though they feel very sick. There is an epidemic of tick born illnesses (Lyme Disease), mold exposure, chemicals and other toxins that are causing illness. Unfortunately, these illnesses are falling through the cracks in our health care system. Dr. Neil Nathan is discussing his book “Toxic”, which is a easy to read, but thorough journey through these toxic illnesses.
History of the Heart with Sandeep Jauhar
October 29, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBIn his book “Heart: A History,” Dr. Sandeep Jauhar has brought the physicist's eye to the cause and effect on human health and emotional wellness. Using his own with his own personal and professional experiences he combines history, biography, science, medicine, and philosophy to understand the psychosocial impact on our hearts.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Seth Gillihan
October 22, 2018 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBDepression and anxiety are on the rise, and most people are looking for solutions to deal with emotions that are overwhelming their lives. In Seth Gillihan’s new book Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple, he lays out a simple plan using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assess and understand your emotions and move forward from there.
Chris Beat Cancer with Chris Wark
October 15, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBCancer is one of the most terrifying diseases that people face today. With the incidence of cancer on the rise, we are still faced with he same treatment we were fifty years ago, with the terrifying idea that it may not work. After his own battle in 2003 with Stage 3 colon cancer, Chris Wark decided to use nutrition and natural therapies, and has been sharing his story ever since.
The Circadian Code with Satchin Panda
October 08, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBThere is a symphony of complex systems going on in our body and in our organs that are taking care of us. Satchin Panda is discussing how to take care of these systems, and work at an optimal cicadian rhythm for your body, and why it’s so important.
Interstitial Cystitis with Nicole Cozean
October 01, 2018 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBTwelve Million people are affected by Interstitial Cystitis, but are often faced with the reality of a disease that has no known cause, no definite testing, and a lot of myths surrounding treatment. Faced with debilitating pain, frequent, urgent and painful urination, and the inability to do things they love, sufferers of IC are often left in the dark. Nicole Cozean is a pelvic floor Physio Therapist, and has found ways to reduce the symptoms and get this condition under control, and she’s sh...
GMO Children with Juliette Igier
September 24, 2018 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBAfter noticing that a lot of sick children were in the North of Argentina, Juliette Igier decided to find out why. There was a heavy percentage of these children coming from poor farmers, and eventually a link was made between the genetic illnesses and Monsanto?s RoundUp. Juliette made the documentary ?GMO Children? to bring awareness to this issue, and is discussing it in this interview.
Self Care with Julia Hogan
September 17, 2018 07:00 - 52 minutes - 4.51 MBCulturally we have an expectation to burn the candle at both ends, and burn ourselves out. We must be busy to be successful, and if we aren’t sacrificing ourselves we aren’t a good parent, partner, employee, volunteer etc. In her book “It’s okay to Start With You,” Julia Hogan explains self care and self compassion, and gives a detailed plan on how you can get started.
Adverse Childhood Experiences -ACEs- with John Trayser
September 10, 2018 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MB“No little kindness is ever wasted.” In light of the recent study on the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), John Trayser has shared his own experiences in raising his sons. Keeping affecting, communication, and joy a priority, he feels he can help change childhoods of thousands of children.
Radical Metabolism with Ann Louise Gittleman
August 27, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBAnn Louise Gittleman has been on the forefront of health and nutrition for years. In her new book “Radical Metabolism” she is challenging what we think we know about nutrition, and teaching us how to boost our metabolism.
Living with Chemicals with Janet Newman
August 20, 2018 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBOur world is full of unregulated toxins. From makeup, shampoo, soap, to furniture, pollution and pesticides. In this interview, Janet Newman is explaining how these chemicals affect us, and how we can protect ourselves and our families.
Doing Harm to Women's Health with Maya Dusenbery
August 13, 2018 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBAfter her own diagnosis of an autoimmune disease, Maya Dusenbery realized that women are often mistreated by the medical system. Ignored, labeled as hysterical, anxious or depressed, women are facing years and many doctors later before they are finally diagnosed with the illness that is ailing them. In a thorough exploration of Women’s history in medicine, as well as how they are presently treated, Maya is sharing her research in this interview featuring her book “Doing Harm: The Truth Abou...
Living off the land with Dr. Risk's Mom
August 06, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBDr Risk is talking to her Mom, Susan Risk. Often mentioned on this show, they are discussing the driving force behind Susan’s passion for living off the land and working in harmony with nature. From her straw bale house, to her hertitage chickens, no piece of dirt is left unturned!
Garden and Gut with Anne Bikle
July 30, 2018 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBAnne Biklé is an author and biologist who investigates and writes about connections between people, plants, food, health, and the environment. Prior to writing full-time, she worked as an environmental planner in the fields of salmon restoration and public health in the Seattle, WA region. Her work has appeared in magazines, newspapers, and radio and her soil-building practices have been featured in independent and documentary films. Restoring life to dead dirt to build a garden led to w...
Saving our Soil with David R. Montgomery
July 23, 2018 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBOur soil is slowly eroding. We have stripped it of its nutrients, and damaged it with agricultural practices. David R. Montgomery, professor of geomorphology at the University of Washington is exploring solutions to save the soil, and restore it to health. A much needed listen for anyone who eats.
Plant Paradox with Dr. Steven Gundry
July 16, 2018 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBIn his book “Plant Paradox” Dr Steven Gundry discusses some of the dangers with eating plant foods. In a way of protection, some plants produce toxins called lectins that can be harmful to human health. With a mission to dramatically improve human health, happiness, and longevity through his unique vision of diet and nutrition, he is sharing this information in this interview.
Nutrient Power for Illness with Dr. William Walsh
July 09, 2018 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBIn his book “Nutrient Power”, Dr. Walsh provides the scientific foundation his approach to nutrient therapies. This approach recognizes that nutrient imbalances can alter brain levels of key neurotransmitters, disrupt gene expression of proteins and enzymes, and cripple the body’s protection against environmental toxins. Dr. Walsh treats imbalances in patients challenged by behavior disorders, ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease. He’s...
Restore the Gut with Zach Bush
July 02, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBZach Bush’s passion for his work is evident. After a journey as a medical doctor, he started doing research on why illnesses like Autism, cancer etc are increasing at an alarming rate. With Glyphosate at the root cause, he is sharing his knowledge to help start a revolution in organic farming and a healthier society.
Lore of Nutrition with Tim Noakes
June 25, 2018 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBProf Tim Noakes enthusiasm is so evident as he explains, with scientific data, the importance of low carb, high fat diets in today’s society. At great personal and financial cost to himself, he has made this information available to everyone, hoping to save lives from the growing epidemic of diabetes and heart disease.
Enough As She Is With Rachel Simmons
June 18, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBOur girls today are trying to “have it all.” They are mothers, daughters, friends, partners academics, volunteers, professionals and athletes, and must be the best of the best. What we aren’t talking about is the toll this pressure is taking on them, and what they can do about it. In her book “Enough as She Is,” Rachel Simmons is bringing to light the stress and pressure girls are under, and how we can change that as parents, and as a society.
The Emotion Code with Dr. Bradley Nelson
June 11, 2018 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MB“Often the hands will solve a mystery that the intellect has struggled with in vain.” - Carl Jung. Dr. Bradley Nelson is one of the world's foremost experts in the emerging fields of bio-energetic medicine and energy psychology, and has created The Emotion Code, an energetic system designed to treat trapped emotions. In this interview, he explains why this is important, and how you can help yourself.
Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle with Gin Stephens
June 04, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBAfter her own journey with yo yo dieting and weight gain, Gin Stephens began to embrace the intermittent dieting lifestyle. Her books are simple and informative, and she explains what this means and why it’s so important for us.
Lyme Disease Treatment with Darin Ingels
May 21, 2018 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBLyme Disease is a spreading epidemic, infecting 400 000 new people every year in the USA. For many people, antibiotics don’t clear the entire infection and they are left still suffering by the medical system. In his book “The Lyme Solution: A 5-Part Plan to Fight the Inflammatory Autoimmune Response and Beat Lyme Disease”, Darin Ingels has laid out a solution for people to find their way back to health.
Lyme with Mary Beth Pfieffer
May 14, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBThe war against Lyme Disease still rages on. It’s been ten years since we’ve had a study on treatment outcomes of Lyme, and doctors and government still turn a blind eye to its existence, while thousands each year become infected and suffer without recognition or treatment. Mary Beth Pfieffer has outlined the failures of a flawed system where medial and scientific communities still turn a blind eye to tick-born illnesses.
The Big Picture with Tony Horton
May 07, 2018 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MB“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” --Joseph Campbell. Tony Horton is known for his P90X fitness program. In his book “The Big Picture,” Tony lays out 11 laws for fitness and life. Using his own life experiences, he’s helping you identify the life you want.
Treating Chronic Fatigue and ME with Dr. Sarah Myhill
April 30, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBChronic Fatigue is one of the most complicated syndromes to treat and suffer from. Unfortunately, it is also ignored by the medical establishment and patients are often ignored by their doctors in their attempt to get better. In her effort to change this, Dr. Sarah Myhill is sharing her knowledge after treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for decades in the hopes that patients can help themselves get better.
Fast Food Genocide with Dr. Joel Fuhrman
April 23, 2018 07:00 - 52 minutes - 4.51 MB“Food can destroy the world, but food can also heal it”-Joel Fuhrman. Dr. Joel Fuhrman has no shortage of passion when it comes to saving lives from fast food suicide. His book “Fast Food Genocide” is full of science, cultural information, and good food. Join me for this incredible interview.
Mitochondria Dysfunction with Dr. Lee Know
April 16, 2018 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBMitochondria dysfunction has been linked to multiple disease like Type 2 Diabetes and Heart disease. It plays and extremely important role in how our bodies work, age and function. Yet, it is rarely spoken about and given little credit. Dr. Lee Know is bringing this to light while discussing his book “Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine.”
Endure with Alex Hutchinson
April 09, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBAlex Hutchinson writes “Endurance is the struggle to continue against a mounting desire to stop.” In his book “Endure,” he explores what makes us able to push our limits of pain, muscle, oxygen, heat, thirst, fuel. What makes our performance so elastic, and what is the driving force when we break our seemingly physical barriers?
Stress Proof Your Brain with Melanie Greenberg
April 02, 2018 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBEveryone is familiar with stress, but what we are least familiar with is how to deal with it. In today’s ever changing world, stress is a constant, and unforgiving friend. Although things in our lives are going to occur, we can change our stress response. Melanie Greenberg, psychologist, is sharing her experiences and findings on what to do for stress.
Ask Me About My Uterus with Abby Norman
March 26, 2018 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBAbby Norman is on a quest to make doctors listen to women’s pain. With years of being undiagnosed and told her symptoms were “all in her head”, Abby learned to navigate the medical system and advocate for herself. Now she has combined her research to make sure other women can be heard, and refute the belief that being a woman is a pre-exiting condition. She is sharing her story in her book “Ask Me About My Uterus.”
Effortless Living with Jason Gregory
March 19, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBThe practice of non-doing, non-forcing is an essential aspect of Taoism known as wu-wei. Jason Gregory takes us through a journey of wu-wei and how we can live a simpler life in this interview about his book “Effortless Living.”
The Longevity Diet with Valter Longo
March 12, 2018 07:00 - 51 minutes - 4.51 MBIn this interview, Valter Longo explains The Five Pillars of Longevity. Using research and clinical trials, Dr. Longo has proven that periodic fasting, done for several consecutive days, is a very powerful intervention.
The Calcium Paradox with Dr. Kate Rheaume
February 26, 2018 08:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBOur society has spoken for years about the importance of calcium. Often the only mineral people grow up talking about, it needs no introduction. What is a surprise, is that calcium on its own can cause an array of health problems, and needs its partner Vitamin K2 to work properly. Dr. Kate Rhéaume is explaining the Calcium Paradox in this interview.