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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Awakening Your Power of Self-Healing with Meir Schneider
February 19, 2018 08:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBMeir Schneider has been bringing awareness to everyone on how they can heal themselves for years. After healing his own vision issues, he realized the power we all have. We are in a society where we are continually covering up our pain and ignore our body’s signs it’s in distress. In his book “Awakening Your Power of Self-Healing,” he teaches YOU how you can heal yourself.
Ruling your Mind with Ora Nadrich
February 12, 2018 08:00 - 52 minutes - 4.51 MBRule your mind or it will rule you. —Horace. We can think up to 70,000 thoughts per day, and some of those are bound to be negative. How do we know they are true to our core beliefs? Do they belong to us? Who said them first? In her book “Says Who” Ora Nadrich walks us through negative thoughts, how to get to the root of where they come from and how to resolve them.
Living with Chronic Illness with Ilana Jacqueline
February 05, 2018 08:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBWhen you’re chronically ill it’s very lonely. Sometimes days aren’t what you planned. Sometimes you just can’t get up. Sometimes you just can’t meet your friend, or go for dinner. Sometimes it’s the pain. Sometimes it’s overwhelming fatigue. The “sometimes” are hard to explain, and since you can’t see the “sometimes”, it’s hard to get anyone to understand. Ilana Jacqueline shares her own journey coping with a chronic illness in her book “Surviving and Thriving with an Invisible Chroni...
Industrial Food and Chronic Illness
January 29, 2018 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIt has become apparent that there is an increase in diseases that were once rare. Industrial nations, who should “have it all” are now suffering in ways that are new. In their book “What's Making Our Children Sick?: How Industrial Food Is Causing an Epidemic of Chronic Illness, and What Parents (and Doctors) Can Do About It” authors Vincanne Adams and Michelle Perro easily lay out the problems and the solutions to these new illnesses.
Chronic Fatigue and Mold with Julie Rehmeyer
January 22, 2018 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBScience journalist Julie Rehmeyer was so sick she sometimes couldn’t turn over in bed. The top specialists in the world were powerless to help, and scientific research on her disease was at a near standstill. She was running out of money. And she was all alone, with no one to care for her. Leaving behind everything she owned, she drove into the desert, testing the theory that mold in her home and belongings was making her sick. She is sharing her story with Dr. Risk in this important interview.
Concussion Repair with Dr. Dan Engle
January 15, 2018 08:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBThe results of a concussion can be devastating. Brain injuries can lead to life long changes in areas of control of judgment, inhibition, impulse control, mood and memory. What can we do after a concussion to heal the trauma, and recover from the injury? Dr. Dan Engle is talking about his book “The Concussion Repair Manual.”
Great Tide Rising with Kathleen Dean Moore
January 08, 2018 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MB“When the last forest is cut, when the last salmon is caught, when the last river is dammed, we will sit by the river and weep.” We are at a time where our environmental awareness has become the upmost importance. There are dramatic shifts in weather, endangered species and huge impacts on our health. Kathleen Dean Moore discusses her book “Great Tide Rising” in the hopes to bring awareness, and change to a planet in need.
The Hungry Brain with Stephan Guyenet
December 18, 2017 08:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBHow do we get fat? How do we get completely out of control when it comes to food? In his book “The Hungry Brain” Stephan Guyenet explains the science of why we over eat and get fat.
The Big Fat Surprise with Nina Teicholz
December 04, 2017 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn the 1970’s the low fat diet became national policy, backed by the American Heart association and nutritionists. With growing evidence, we are now realizing the damage that has been done by avoid fats for decades. In her book “The Big Fat Surprise”, Nina Teicholz goes over the history of fat, low fat and the studies behind it all. Join us for this riveting episode.
Dying With Dignity
November 27, 2017 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBAfter being diagnosed with a brain tumor, Lecretia Seales sought out legal battle to receive assistance to die from her family doctor. Her story sparked debate and a movement for an end of life bill in New Zealand. Her husband, Matt Vickers, is discussing his book about this journey, as he continues to advocate for assisted dying.
When Postpartum Packs A Punch
November 20, 2017 08:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBWhen struggling with postpartum, most women feel shame, fear and guilt. Often feeling they will be invincible at the beginning and expecting to find joy in their new baby, postpartum depression can sneak up and take a new mother by surprise. In her book “When Postpartum Packs a Punch,” Kristina Cowan addresses these issues, and lets new mothers know that they are not alone. Listen to this interview and learn about the Baby Blues, what they are, and how you can cope.
Hungry for Happiness
November 13, 2017 08:00 - 57 minutes - 4.51 MBAlbert Einstein once said, “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them. It’s not impossible for anyone to understand what it can feel like to dislike a part of yourself. Body image issues are deeply ingrained in our culture, and most women, and men, feel that some part of themselves isn’t good enough. Many women create unhealthy relationships with food, yo-yo dieting in between binge eating. Samantha Skelly has shared her fight with food, and began to...
Aging Gracefully
November 06, 2017 08:00 - 51 minutes - 4.51 MBWe’re often told as we get older things are going to change. We’re going to feel worse, and it’s just part of aging. What if that wasn’t the case? Discussing her book “Mindful Aging: Embracing Your Life After 50 to Find Fulfillment, Purpose, and Joy” in this interview, Andrea Brandt walks us through how we can age gracefully.
Big Pharma and Breast Cancer
October 30, 2017 07:00 - 51 minutes - 4.51 MBAfter being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1988, Sharon Batt realized that the politics of breast cancer are rarely explored. In her book “Health Advocacy Inc.”, she draws links between the pharmaceutical industry, and the corporate financing that is threatening public health care. This is a riveting interview for any woman with breast cancer, and the women and men that know them.
The Secret Life of Fat
October 23, 2017 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MB“Poor Fat! So reviled, so shameful, so unloved. It betrays our gluttony, our lack of self-control, our low self-esteem, our abject unworthiness.” Our basic understanding of fat is from low fat diets, to the fat around our middle that we can’t lose. What if everything we knew was wrong? What if your basic understanding of why you can’t lose that fat is wrong? Sylvia Tara’s book “The Secret Life of Fat” goes into detail about what fat does, how it works, and how we can conquer it.
Exercises for Better Bones
October 16, 2017 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MB“The single thing that comes close to a magic bullet is exercise.” – Dr. Frank Hu, Epidemiologist, Harvard School of Public Health. Many people are afraid of osteoporosis and aware of what that can mean. Loss of balance and broken hips are a common story as we get older. Margaret Martin has created a program to help build strength and bones! Join us to hear how you can incorporate this into your own routine.
Master Your Diabetes
October 09, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBWe are in the middle of a world wide diabetes epidemic. Although the causes are often apparent, the solutions seem to be harder to reach. With 422 million people in USA diagnosed with diabetes, the question is “what do we do now?” In Mona Morstein’s book “Master Your Diabetes” she gives a comprehensive guide to diet, exercise, sleep, stress management and supplements to help prevent or reverse diabetes. She’s sharing her wisdom in this interview.
Roundup and You
October 02, 2017 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBThere is rising awareness and demand for organic foods, and less chemicals. This interview with Carey Gillam, author of “Whitewash” goes deep into the science of Monsanto’s roundup, and what it means for you, your family and the future.
Lyme Disease with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt
September 25, 2017 07:00 - 52 minutes - 4.51 MBWhen we are looking at something as complicated as Lyme Disease, we need to approach it with an open mind until we find a cure. Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt has been treating Lyme since before we even understood what it was. His methods have been proven to have results, and this interview is a wealth of knowledge in approaching this illness with new light.
Vision for Life
September 18, 2017 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBWe are told that failing eye sight is part of getting older. We do corrective surgery, wear glasses and contacts and complain about our aging body. But what if that isn’t true? After reversing his own blindness that he was born with, Meir Schneider has created a program to help you gain “Vision for Life.”
Eat Complete
September 11, 2017 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBMental health disorders are on a rise, and medications are known to only numb the pain, and create side effects. Dr. Ramsey uses science based nutrition to help his patients, and now you, turn this around. By choosing nutritious foods this plan can help anyone live their happiest and healthiest.
Craving to Quit
August 28, 2017 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MB“In their quest for happiness, people mistaken excitement of the mind for real happiness.” -Sayadaw U Pandita. Discussing Judson Brewers book “The Craving Mind: from cigarettes to smartphones to love, why we get hooked and how we can break bad habits” this interview explores addiction in a new way. From cigarettes, to love, he helps people get to the root of their addiction using mindfulness techniques.
Human Heart, Cosmic Heart
August 21, 2017 07:00 - 51 minutes - 4.51 MBHeart disease needs no introduction. We know that we need to exercise and eat well to avoid a risk of heart attack. But what if we don’t understand everything the way we thought we did? Dr. Thomas Cowan discusses is book “Human Heart, Cosmic Heart” in this interview.
The Metabolic Approach to Cancer
August 14, 2017 07:00 - 58 minutes - 4.51 MBAfter her own terminal diagnosis of cancer at age 19, Nasha Winters decided to take a more natural approach to treatment. Now, years later, she is helping others with their cancer diagnosis by integrating nutrition, and lifestyle approaches.
Let Food be Your Medicine
August 07, 2017 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBLet food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food. -Hippocrates. With his own history of psoriasis, Dr. Coblert found a way to help others find a solution to their own health problems. Focusing on the inflammation caused by food, this interview gives details on how important our fuel is.
108 Pearls of Wisdom
July 31, 2017 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBThis interview with Dr. Mimi Guarneri blends modern science and ancient wisdom to discuss her pearls of wisdom to help guide you in the steps you can take to awaken the healing potential of your body, mind, and spirit.
Rest
July 24, 2017 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBBusy. Busy. Busy. Today’s world is always busy, and full of trying to do and be more. But what if that is the wrong approach? In Alex Soojung-Kim Pang’s book “Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less,” he explains how we need to find time to do less, so that we can do more.
Grief Recovery
July 17, 2017 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBGrief and loss need no description. We have all felt it with the loss of a family member, a job, through illness or other life experiences. What we don’t realize is how ill equipt we are to deal with it. The Grief Recovery Institute has a clear laid out handbook that can help anyone see the happy memories and the brighter side of grief.
Cracking the Aging Code
July 10, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBWhat causes us to grow old and die? This interview with Josh Mitteldorf discussing his book “Cracking the metabolic code”, explores new ideas about aging. Understanding that our bodies are designed to age and die and that the mechanism to enforce this must have developed early in evolutionary history, creates an open dialogue for ways to mitigate aging in new ways.
The Knowledge Illusion
July 03, 2017 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBThe complexities of society have become dependent on increasingly complicated science and highly specialized knowledge to function. At the same time, the average person’s understanding of the world is weaker than ever. In this interview Dr. Risk and Steven Sloman will be discussing his book “The Knowldege illusion” and exploring this phenomenon.
What Doesn't Kill Us
June 19, 2017 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBInvestigative journalist Scott Carney took his skepticism about Wim Hof’s method of cold exposure, breath-holding, and meditation to tap into our primal selves. He journeyed to Poland and put these methods to the test. In this interview discussing his book “What Doesn't Kill Us” he lays out his personal investigations on these controversial methods.
Yoga For Health
June 12, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MB“Every intention is a trigger for transformation.” – Deepak Chopra. Our world is full of stress and disharmony. In her book, Shannon Leavitt lays out a well-organized plan to incorporate stress reduction along with yoga exercises and lifestyle.
Wahls Protocol
June 05, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBAfter her decline with Multiple Sclerosis, Dr. Terry Wahls took her health into her own hands. After creating “The Wahls Protocol” she recovered her strength and stepped out of her wheel chair. She is now sharing her protocol with others so that they can experience the same life changes.
A Practical Guide to Wholehearted Living
May 22, 2017 07:00 - 51 minutes - 4.51 MB“Become who you are.” Friederich Nietzsche. In the hustle and bustle of today’s world, I think we have forgotten to remain connected to who we are. In her book “Life incorporated,” Halley Bock brings us through a journey to help us pay mindful attention to where and who we are. In this discussion, she lays out a plan to help listeners reconnect, find their passion, and pay attention to the small details.
Don't Kill My Lyme
May 15, 2017 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBWyatt Palumbo has created a protocol for Lyme Disease to help those who are debilitated. This illness is often misunderstood and underestimated. In the complexities of biofilm, herxing, impaired methylation and over debilitating illness, Wyatt has found a system that is working to help suffers recover. He founded Lifestyle Healing Institute® in 2014 using a science based treatment program that heals individuals quickly, safely and without prescription medications.
Solving the Mystery of Lyme
May 08, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBMany with chronic Lyme Disease, and chronic illnesses, are left wondering if they will ever get better. With a host of information out there, and complications in treatment, it can be extremely confusing where to go. Dr. Richard Horowitz has laid out a diagnostic map, and treatment plan to make this process easier. After treating over 12, 000 Lyme patients in the last 30 years, he is sharing his knowledge so that you can get better.
Lyme Rage
May 01, 2017 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBAfter her daughter’s mysterious illness, Mindy’s family was thrown into the more mysterious world of chronic lyme. With a nine year old suffering in extreme pain, and doctors unsure what to do, it was a dark road ahead. With over 300 000 people in the US diagnosed with Chronic Lyme (and more suspected left undiagnosed) Lyme Disease is reaching epidemic proportions. With Medical controversy, and confusion, this family was forced to navigate unchartered territory to save their daughter.
Wired to Eat
April 24, 2017 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MB“All disease begins in the gut,” -Hippocrates. Do you know how you are wired to eat? Have you tried “one size fits all” diets and still find yourself back where you started or worse? Robb Wolf lays out a 7-Day Carb Test to help you find how you are “Wired to Eat.”. With confusion around Paleo eating, Robb uses the most leading-edge research available to lay out an easy to follow plan to help regain and maintain health.
Expecting Sunshine
April 17, 2017 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBAfter the loss of her son, Alexis Marie Chute experienced tremendous grief. She is now trying to start an open dialogue about grief with her book “EXPECTING SUNSHINE A journey of grief, healing, and pregnancy after loss.”
Hashimoto's Protocol
April 10, 2017 07:00 - 51 minutes - 4.51 MBHashimotos Thyroiditis affects 80% of those affected with thyroid disease. Unfortunately, it is underdiagnosed, and under treated. Izabella Wentz has easy to follow directions to help those affected to find the root cause of their autoimmune disease, and how to recover.
The Metabolic Theory of Cancer
April 03, 2017 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBWith one in two men, and one in three women at risk of getting cancer in their life time, there is a lot of fear around this disease. We still don’t understand how it works, or how to beat it. In his book “Tripping over the Truth,” Travis Christofferson lays out the history of cancer and its treatments. Leaving us with hope, and discussing it in this interview, he brings forth the metabolic theory of cancer, and how we can treat it.
The Allergy Solution
March 27, 2017 07:00 - 52 minutes - 4.51 MBThe unfortunate reality of today’s world is that most of us are suffering from allergies. Whether it’s food allergies or environmental, Dr. Leo Galland has laid out an easy to follow plan and explanation in his book “The Allergy Solution”.
E-motion
March 20, 2017 07:00 - 51 minutes - 4.51 MBAfter a health journey of his own, movie director Frazer Bailey set out to share the information he learned in his documentary “E-Motion”. No matter the health problem, we cannot avoid being affected by our emotions, and sometimes they get stored in our bodies causing us physical symptoms. In this interview, Dr. Risk and Frazer Bailey discuss what toxic emotions look like, and how you can process them.
Defining the Mind
March 13, 2017 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBWithout defining the mind, medicine has left a lot of questions about who and what we are. Dr. Dan Siegel takes us on a journey in his book “Mind: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human”. After finding a definition for the mind, it allows us to then have a deeper understanding of ourselves and how we work.
Agility at Any Age
March 06, 2017 08:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBIt’s a common misconception to believe that with age comes pain and stiffness. Mary Derbyshire has dedicated her career and book “Agility at Any Age” to help us all develop and maintain balance, agility and movement. Using the Alexander Technique she helps seniors turn a life limited by pain, and open it to possibilities.
Hot Detox
February 27, 2017 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MB“Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames.”-Rumi. Digestion is the core to good health; it’s where we absorb nutrients and control inflammation with healthy choices. Julie Daniluk has created a detox program that supports digestive fire using anti-inflammatory foods and ayrvedic techniques. Discussing her book “Hot Detox” learn how to fire up your digestion, balance body systems like hormones and increase weight loss.
Telomerase Revolution.
February 20, 2017 08:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBWhen thinking of getting older, most people feel it’s an overwhelming and unavoidable journey to feeling unwell and living with pain. What if that wasn’t true? What if we were able to slow down the aging process and avoid age related disease? Dr. Michael Fossel has been involved in Telomerase science for years. Today we’re discussing his latest book, The Telomerase Revolution, which was praised by the Wall Street Journal as one of the five best science books of the year.
Motivate Your Dreams
February 13, 2017 08:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MB“Believe in your dreams! Believe in what you can accomplish when you set your determination in motion!” -Shawn Anderson. Have you ever wondered how you can live the life you want? Happiness and fulfillment aren’t things that happen automatically, you need to be committed and passionate and work towards the life you want. Tune in for this motivational interview with Shawn Anderson.
Finding Your Ruby Slippers
February 06, 2017 08:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBLisa Frentz, author of “Finding Your Ruby Slippers: Transformative Life Lessons From the Therapist’s Couch”, emphasizes that, while most people expend tremendous amounts of energy wondering and worrying about what others think or say about them, the most powerful messages are the ones that come from yourself about yourself. Lisa Ferentz is a clinical social worker and psychotherapist who will share her key prompts for continued growth — whether facing the challenges of an eating disorder, dep...
Overcoming Pain
January 30, 2017 08:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBApproaching pain holistically has become more and more necessary as more traditional resources aren’t getting to the root of the problem. Sebhia Dibra will be discussing her book “Overcoming Acute and Chronic Pain: Keys to Treatment Based on Your Emotional Type.” Pain is a dynamic condition and understanding your emotional type is key to successful results.