Mind Your Health Podcast with Dr. Connie Cheung
499 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Mind Your Health Podcast is about all things Gut Health!
As a healthcare practitioner with over 25 years of experience, Dr. Connie Cheung focuses on a holistic approach integrating her educational background in Psychology, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Functional Medicine, and Yoga. She started the Mind Your Health Podcast to help as many people as possible get rid of pesky gut symptoms so that they can look and feel their best while living their fullest lives.
Dr. Connie has struggled and lived with life threatening autoimmune conditions, and she’s personally experienced the limitations in our current medical and holistic healthcare systems. She finds that our current health and wellness systems are broken due to their over-emphasis on treating only the parts and pieces of the puzzle, rather than considering the WHOLE body.
It’s her mission in life to help those suffering from chronic symptoms or illnesses by helping them get to the TRUE root cause, as opposed to offering surface level approaches that fail to address the whole body.
Gut health is the foundation for optimal health. In the Mind Your Health Podcast, Dr. Connie shares her knowledge and personal EXPERIENCE, while providing simple and practical solutions that are not only scientifically based, but timeless and effective which will help deliver long-term vitality and health from the inside-out.
Her unique perspective in putting together both Eastern and Western medical concepts in an easy-to-follow framework that you can easily APPLY in your own life will be life changing, giving you confidence in yourself to live your healthiest life.
Your mind will be blown at how easy it is to heal your own body when you finally activate your GUT and BRAIN to work together in synergy to have a positive effect on your whole body. You’ll learn that your WHOLE body is bigger than the sum of its parts.
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The Link Between Repetitive Injury and Weight Gain
July 09, 2024 19:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThis podcast encore episode is all about why repetitive injury can be the culprit for weight gain. Repetitive injury can often be an overlooked culprit behind weight gain. When you suffer from chronic or recurring injuries, your ability to engage in regular physical activity can be significantly hindered. This reduction in physical activity leads to a lower overall calorie expenditure, making it easier to gain weight even if your diet remains the same. Additionally, injuries often caus...
Impact of Unworthiness on Chronic Illness and Nervous System
July 02, 2024 13:01 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week, Dr. Connie explores how deeply ingrained feelings of unworthiness can be the hidden root cause of chronic illness, affecting both mental and physical health. When negative self-beliefs and low self-worth are internalized, they create chronic stress, dysregulating the nervous system and immune responses. This can lead to increased inflammation, weakened immune function, and vulnerability to various illnesses. By understanding and addressing the subconscious programming of unwor...
Yoga As Medicine - Functional Yoga Medicine ™
June 25, 2024 16:10 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this powerful episode, Dr. Connie shares how Yoga has helped her overcome and become stronger through all her health and life struggles and find her way back home to herself. That health is, in a nutshell, "inner Balance," which Yoga helps to cultivate. This is an episode you don't want to miss as Dr. Connie shares the dualities and the paradox of life that we all can learn to dance with to overcome the limitations in our minds. This is the ultimate path to self-realization and self...
Unlock the Secret to Lifelong Vitality with our Insights on why Health can't be bought - It's something you Cultivate Every Day
June 18, 2024 19:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBUnlock the secret to lifelong vitality with our insights on why health can't be bought—it's something you cultivate every day. Prioritize prevention, embrace inner balance, and make conscious lifestyle choices to achieve lasting well-being. Discover practical tips and advice and insights from Dr. Connie to transform your health from the inside out. Start your journey to optimal health and vitality today! This episode is a must listen or watch! Enjoy! #LifelongVitality #HealthJo...
How Your Mindset Determines Your Health Experience: The Power of Positivity
June 11, 2024 15:42 - 16 minutes - 19.5 MBA positive mindset on health and wellness focuses on the interplay between mental attitude and physical well-being. This approach emphasizes the power of optimism, gratitude, and resilience in fostering overall health. In this week's podcast, Dr. Connie discusses the importance of a positive mindset and how to cultivate it despite your impending life or health challenges. Optimism and Health: Adopting an optimistic outlook can significantly impact health. Positive thinking reduces stress,...
My Journey: Why I Created Functional Yoga Medicine
June 05, 2024 01:00 - 12 minutes - 15 MBDr. Connie shares her vast experiences that led her to create Functional Yoga Medicine. That fragmented approach does not work, and dependence on medications is a recipe for health crisis. There is a great need for a growing number of individuals for a different approach to health, wellness, and longevity. No matter what health struggles you may be going through, there's a better way. Dr. Connie explains why Functional Yoga Medicine aims to challenge the status quo and empower as ma...
Total Gut Recovery - Reclaim Your Health for Life!
May 28, 2024 19:00 - 57 minutes - 73.8 MBSpecial Episode: Total Gut Recovery - Reclaim Your Health for Life! Are you looking in all the wrong places for solutions to your gut woes? In this webinar, Dr. Connie explains the common mistakes you are making and the essential skills you need to recover your gut and reclaim your health for life! The E.A.S.E. Method is the ultimate solution that allows you to take complete control over your gut health which impacts your whole body. Rather than looking outside of you for answe...
How to Overcome Challenges WhenYou Have Little Motivation
May 21, 2024 12:57 - 15 minutes - 22.4 MBGoing through challenges in life can often feel like keeping a flickering candle lit during a storm. Difficult experiences or phases of life are inevitable – they’re just part of the human experience. But often, these experiences are paired with a lacking sense of control and an inability to be the person we used to be up until that point. Which can lead to feelings of depression and a dwindling motivation to do just about anything. Trust me, I’ve been there. If you’ve been following me,...
How I Created a Fulfilling Life By Going Against My Doctor's Advice
May 14, 2024 13:00 - 9 minutes - 11.2 MB“Stay away from the sun. Don’t eat any junk food. Don’t work full-time. Take these medications for the rest of your life. And most importantly…DON’T have kids.” These were the exact words my doctor told me when I was diagnosed with lupus almost 25 years ago. And as an almost Doctor of Physical Therapy getting ready to graduate and embark on a new life chapter, this felt like a death sentence. I refused to succumb to these “rules” set by my doctor, and today I have two healthy sons and a ...
When Doctors Have No Answers: My Eye-Opening Kidney Failure Story
May 07, 2024 16:34 - 21 minutes - 28.2 MBHave you ever had something happen that completely changed life as you knew it? For me, that moment was March 2021 when I got the Covid vaccine. Within 6 months after the vaccine, my kidneys shut down and I experienced complete kidney failure. Fast forward to unrelenting sickness where I could barely get out of bed, to getting a kidney transplant and then having the transplant removed because my body rejected it… …I received the scariest statement I had ever heard in my life. It was ...
Exponential Healing: How to feel better FAST
April 30, 2024 13:00 - 31 minutes - 42.1 MBIf you were traveling to the other side of the world, would you rather take a jet or a paddleboat? Which one would get you there faster? Exponential healing will have you reaching your health goals with jet-like speed, but most people unknowingly approach their health as if they were traveling across the world in a paddleboat. In this episode of the Mind Your Health show, we’re discussing the difference between Exponential Healing and Incremental Healing. Think of Exponential Healing...
Hormone Imbalance Cascade: Why Your Pill is Just a “Band-Aid” Fix
April 23, 2024 18:50 - 24 minutes - 30.8 MBImagine you get a paper cut on your finger and you slap a band-aid on it… …is it the band-aid itself that heals the cut? Of course not – the band-aid covers the wound and might stop the bleeding temporarily, but it doesn't heal the wound or prevent it from getting infected. Prescription pills, supplements, or other drugs work the same way, especially for hormone imbalance issues including estrogen/progesterone/testosterone imbalances, insulin resistance, thyroid dysfunction, and even mel...
How to Easily Identify Stress in Your Life So It Doesn't Wreck Your Health
April 16, 2024 13:00 - 22 minutes - 27.3 MBThe fact that you have symptoms that interfere with your daily life, whether it’s gut discomfort like bloating, gas, constipation, OR fatigue, headaches, foggy brain, weight gain, aches and pains, etc.… …means you have some level of stress in your life. Stress equals symptoms. Let me explain… Stress is part of human nature, and our bodies have a natural stress response that’s designed to keep us safe from danger or threats. You know this response as sympathetic nervous system activatio...
Food is Not the Enemy: Why Fearing Food Actually Contributes to Gut Issues
April 09, 2024 19:27 - 28 minutes - 33.8 MB“I wish someone would just tell me what to eat!” If you’ve ever thought this to yourself, then chances are you can relate to this… Mealtimes honestly used to feel like a chore to me. I would stress out over choosing what to eat. And if I was on any type of restrictive diet, it was often difficult figuring out which foods I could eat that would allow me to stick to my diet and not trigger gut discomfort. After a while, I ended up developing orthorexia, which is a fear of food that...
Why is Gut Health Essential for Optimal Health and Well-Being?
April 02, 2024 13:00 - 13 minutes - 15.7 MBGut Health is a trending topic these days, but are you familiar with the gut’s many functions and WHY it plays such a big role in overall health and well-being? In Functional Medicine, the gut is considered the root of all symptoms and diseases. So whether you’re struggling with gut specific issues, such as bloating, gas, and constipation, or other symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, headaches, and skin issues… …ALL symptoms connect back to the gut, and by learning to heal your gut, you ca...
How I Achieved Breakthrough Results Without Working Harder
March 27, 2024 16:05 - 18 minutes - 21.5 MBYou’re eating a healthy diet, you’re exercising regularly, and you’re doing your best to manage stress. So why aren’t you feeling better yet?! If this is you, I was in your shoes not too long ago. I always prided myself on being disciplined and working hard, yet my results were not matching up with the efforts I was putting in. And this applied to different areas of my life – especially my health and my business. I worked with a mentor who taught me something that completely changed ...
Take Control of Your Health: 5 Simple, Yet Overlooked Tips
March 19, 2024 19:00 - 16 minutes - 19.7 MBIf there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that relying on doctors, experts, or specialists to figure out the answer to your symptoms will only keep you in a cycle of sickness. How do I know that? With my recent struggles with kidney failure, it’s been crucial for me to just find a path forward every single day, even on my hardest days. But it’s been nearly impossible to get a straightforward answer from my medical team. If you’ve been stuck in the healthcare system, then you know how spe...
Frustrated By the Endless Cycle of Ineffective Wellness Approaches?
March 12, 2024 13:00 - 20 minutes - 24.9 MBIf you’re like most people who struggle with irritating symptoms that they just can’t figure out, whether it’s gut issues like bloating and constipation, chronic fatigue, stubborn weight gain, foggy brain, etc., maybe you’ve gotten stuck on what I call the “hamster wheel” of ineffective health and wellness solutions. I’ve been there too – going from doctor to doctor or expert to expert, or searching for the next answer, whether that’s a diet, supplement, medication, treatment or program. I...
Your Symptom Root Cause Might Be Something You Can't See, Measure, or Test
March 05, 2024 14:45 - 35 minutes - 42.6 MBIf you've ever been confused about your symptoms and you know there's something that's not quite right with you, yet your doctors just shrug their shoulders because your labs come back "normal", then this episode is for you. I have a unique perspective when it comes to the medical system because I've not only studied various health disciplines, including Psychology, Nutrition, and Physical Therapy, but I've been a patient with complicated health issues that cause doctors to scratch the...
The Holistic Healing Path: From Doubtful to Transformed
February 27, 2024 22:34 - 48 minutes - 52 MBThis week's Mind Your Health podcast is a special one. I interviewed my colleague and friend Aaron, who is a successful entrepreneur. He's special because it took many years for him to finally understand the "root" cause of his mysterious symptoms and go within to uncover the hidden traumas that many of us unknowingly struggle with. When traumas and emotional events happen to us throughout our life, the effects of these events become "stuck" in our nervous system and influence the outcome...
Is Hormonal Imbalance Causing Your Weight Gain?
February 21, 2024 15:56 - 38 minutes - 38.9 MBHormones are chemical messengers that impact your overall health and metabolism, and hormones play a huge role in weight loss. If you've been struggling with weight gain, hormonal imbalance may be the culprit. When we think of hormones, we typically think of sex hormones like testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone. But there are other hormones that exist in the body and all hormones interact together to produce a metabolic effect in your body. In this week's Mind Your Health podcast, w...
Your Childhood Trauma Can Affect Your Health
February 13, 2024 17:16 - 32 minutes - 33.3 MBWe have aspects of ourselves that we are "aware" (conscious) of, and we also have aspects of ourselves that we are "unaware" (subconscious) of. But did you know that the subconscious parts of you actually dictate your self image and how you see yourself? And how we see ourselves dictates our abilities and what we are capable of. This is significant because while most of us think we are aware and in control over what we say and do, a more substantial part of us may be sabotaging our ver...
Spark Passion in Your Relationship Through Self-Love, Trust, and Honesty
February 06, 2024 20:00 - 32 minutes - 32.9 MBSpark Passion in Your Relationship Through Self-Love, Trust, and Honesty If you are like most, you didn't exactly learn how to set healthy boundaries or the ability to communicate authentically in your home. This single, profound realization can catapult your relationships to a new level, especially with your partner. How do I know? I've spent years frustrated with various relationships, trying to "fix" my partner, only to learn patterns in my thoughts, feelings, and actions that we...
Hormones & Hunger: How Your Emotions Affect Weight Loss
January 30, 2024 20:37 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBDo you feel like you are eating all the right things, but still can’t get your weight to budge? In today's episode of Mind Your Health Podcast, my team and I gathered the most frequently asked questions about weight loss that I get as a Registered Dietitian, including the complex relationship between our emotions, self-perception, and changing eating habits. Whether we realize it or not, our identity and the beliefs ingrained in us from childhood about beauty and self-worth shape our confi...
Empowered Psychology - The Power of Your Thoughts & Shifting Emotions
January 23, 2024 20:13 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBIn today's episode of "Mind Your Health," we delve deep into the final segment of the Functional Yoga Medicine's 4 episode EASE Methodology series. This episode shines a light on the crucial role of beliefs, thoughts, and emotions in influencing our health and daily activities. We emphasize the intricate link between mental and physical health, particularly focusing on how our emotional and cognitive states can significantly impact our wellbeing. It's not just a feeling of being overwhe...
Movement Is Medicine: Tapping Into Our Somatic Nervous System
January 16, 2024 20:06 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBMovement has profound benefits on our mental health. It's not only about improved cognitive function... but also about the psychological upliftment that comes with regular exercise. This episode is an insightful journey into understanding the critical link between our somatic nervous system and overall health, emphasizing why movement is not just beneficial but essential for a healthier, happier life. Regular physical activity is vital for various aspects of bodily efficiency, including ...
Hot Yoga: Why You Can Have Fast Weight Release and Fat Loss
January 09, 2024 16:51 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this week's episode of the "Mind Your Health Podcast," we explore the fascinating world of Hot Yoga. Our discussion centers on its effectiveness in promoting rapid weight loss and aiding in detoxification. We delve into the scientific principles underlying these benefits, emphasizing how the unique combination of heat, humidity, and infrared technology in Hot Yoga contributes positively to both physical and mental health. Throughout the episode, we highlight the physical and mental h...
ENCORE: Detox For A Healthy Mind & Body - Start 2024 In Alignment
January 02, 2024 20:03 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBMost people believe DETOX means getting on a restrictive diet, taking some supplements, or drinking a special juice or tea in order to cleanse the body. But true, effective detox actually involves much more than this. Our bodies have natural detox processes – our liver, kidneys, lungs, gut, and skin work hard everyday to eliminate toxins and wastes that don't serve us. And while there are ways to optimize the functioning of these organs, a detox program cannot be fully beneficial without a...
Weight Release: How To Lose Weight Long Term
December 26, 2023 20:29 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MBWeight Release is not just about shedding pounds; it's a positive, holistic journey towards better health. This approach emphasizes respecting and understanding our body's needs, rather than resorting to punishing or depriving it. In today's episode of Mind Your Health Podcast, we explore how this mindset shift leads to enhanced energy levels, improved sleep quality, uplifted moods, and increased physical strength and endurance. Check out what you will discover during this episode: 🍏 ...
Mastering Stress, Anxiety & Hormones: A Deep Dive into the Autonomic Nervous System
December 19, 2023 19:41 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBIn today's episode of Mind Your Health Podcast, we continue our journey exploring the EASE Method and go into the realm of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) - crucial to our body's unconscious functions. Tune in today and discover the health implications of an imbalanced ANS, including the effects on mental health, digestive health, sleep quality, and immune system strength. We also delve into the physiological changes during stress and the importance of relaxation techniques that help b...
How Your Enteric Nervous System Influences Your Digestion, Hormones, Mental Health & Skin
December 12, 2023 19:52 - 36 minutes - 33 MBIn today's Mind Your Health podcast episode, we explore the intricate workings of the Enteric Nervous System (ENS) and its influence on our health. The journey begins with an in-depth look at the ENS, a complex network of neurons in our gastrointestinal tract that is fundamental in managing the digestive process. We delve into the complex role of the ENS in various stages of digestion, including swallowing, stomach functioning, and bowel movements. The episode also sheds light on the ENS's...
A Comprehensive Guide To Thyroid Health - Genetics, Weight Loss, Food Recommendations, Managing Stress & More
December 05, 2023 20:21 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIn today's Mind Your Health podcast episode, we delve deeply into the complex world of thyroid health. I begin by exploring the genetic aspects of thyroid problems, unraveling how heredity can play a significant role in thyroid disorders. A key focus is on the relationship between thyroid function and weight management. You will gain insights into how thyroid imbalances can lead to weight gain or loss, and the intricate ways in which thyroid hormones regulate metabolism. I touch on practi...
ENCORE The Subconscious Mind and How Yoga Can Change Your Patterns
November 28, 2023 16:43 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MBAs the New Year is approaching, we all have our resolutions and habits we want to break. Let's dive back into a popular episode, where I explore the power of our subconscious mind! Our subconscious mind plays a significant role in our daily decision-making process. It encompasses thoughts, beliefs, and emotions that operate beneath the surface of our conscious awareness. While we may not always be fully aware of its influence, it profoundly impacts our actions and choices. Past experience...
The Science of Sound Baths - Healing at A Cellular Level
November 14, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBDiscover the resonating power of sound therapy in my latest Mind Your Health podcast episode, where we delve into the fascinating science behind sound baths. This ancient healing practice, which has gained modern momentum, harnesses the vibrations of gongs, singing bowls, and other instruments to promote deep relaxation and well-being. We'll explore how sound baths can have a profound impact on our physiological and psychological states, influencing everything from brainwave patterns to s...
Naturally Treating Your Thyroid WITHOUT Medication & Connecting Your Gut, Brain, and Hormones
November 07, 2023 19:35 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBAre you unknowingly putting your thyroid to sleep with synthetic hormones? Wake up to the truth in our latest episode, where I uncover the often ignored link between your gut health, brain function, and thyroid hormones! In today's episode, let's explore why 'external fixes' could be pressing the pause button on your thyroid's natural abilities and discover empowering strategies to address the root cause of thyroid imbalances. It's time to ditch the band-aid solutions and focus on what t...
Your Hormones Could Be The Cause of Your Weight Gain - Understand WHY & How to Naturally Lose Weight!
October 31, 2023 19:30 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn today's episode of Mind Your Health, we're diving into the intricate connection between stress, cortisol, inflammation, sleep, hormones, and weight gain. What a mouthful! The daily stressors we face, whether from work pressures, personal or family challenges, or even environmental toxins, can elevate our cortisol levels. Elevated cortisol levels have a cascade effect to impact our sleeping, eating habits, and weight, all through the HPA axis, aka our stress response. By prioritizi...
EASE Method: How To Heal Yourself When The Healthcare System Fails You
October 24, 2023 19:10 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBWhat is missing in our current healthcare system? Often, healthcare providers fail to address the root issue of what is going on, simply putting a "bandaid" on the patient's physical symptoms. For years, as a practitioner and a patient, I saw and personally suffered from this gap in healthcare, which kept me from feeling better. For many, there is an endless cycle of being sick, feeling okay for a while, then feeling sick again. Why does this happen? Because no one is going deep enough to ...
The Benefits of Ashtanga Yoga - The Ancient Yogic Practice
October 17, 2023 19:40 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBAshtanga is the most ancient form of Yoga that focuses on movement and breath to a very disciplined degree. The psychological and mental benefits are notable even after one yoga session… From academia to the clinical world and entrepreneurial space, I have pushed myself in every area of my life, despite my rollercoaster of a journey with Lupus. I have a lot of people in my life to thank for their support, but Ashtanga Yoga is truly what has gotten me out of my head, through my limiting bel...
Hormones and Menopause: What Is Causing Your Symptoms & How To Overcome Them
October 10, 2023 19:25 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBMenopause can be a confusing (and long) phase of a woman's life. It comes with a cocktail of symptoms that can disrupt your daily life. Hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, hair loss, and bone density reduction are just a few of the challenges many women encounter during this transitional time. Behind these symptoms is a complex interplay of hormonal changes that can feel overwhelming. So... what is the ROOT cause of all of your menopause symptoms and more importantly, how can you naviga...
ENCORE: How to ACTUALLY Balance Your Hormones...Without Toxic Medications
October 03, 2023 15:51 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBLately, we have been discussing issues around hormones, the impact of stress, and the intertwined effects they have on our mental and physical well-being. Reflecting on this, I'm drawn to revisit a past episode that stirred up a lot of questions. How to ACTUALLY Balance Your Hormones...Without Toxic Medications Many of you expressed curiosity about the concept of "regulating your hormones," particularly when it comes to introducing medications into the mix. Year after year, I've witnesse...
Stress Eating - How Your Hormones, Weight Gain and Mood Are Connected
September 26, 2023 18:29 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn the latest episode of Mind Your Health, I dive into the sensitive topic of stress eating, a behavior many of us might be all too familiar with. Have you ever stopped to wonder what triggers this? Or the toll it might be taking on your mental and physical health? As a registered dietitian, I have seen the ups and downs of what a diet focused culture can bring about in women. This is an issue that's become increasingly pervasive in our modern society: the stress induced by dieting and so...
How Stress Affects Your Confidence and How To Boost Your Self-Esteem
September 19, 2023 21:06 - 22 minutes - 21 MBStress has profound impacts on our self-confidence. But why does this occur? At the heart of this lies our "monkey brain" – a primal part of our cognitive function that's wired for survival and riddled with anxiety. When under stress, our brain instinctively triggers the 'fight or flight' response, which redirects oxygen and energy to our limbs, preparing us for quick action. While this may have been crucial for our ancestors when facing predators, in today's world, it hampers our ability to...
How To Use Your Breath To Reduce Stress
September 12, 2023 19:08 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBIn today's episode of The Mind Your Health Podcast, I am getting into a topic that affects us every second of every day: breathing. We breathe in; we breathe out. But... have you ever stopped to consider the physiological effects that breathing has on our bodies, especially when it comes to stress? Breath is power. It's not just the process of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. Breathing can get us both in and out of fight or flight mode. Deep, conscious breathing can stimulate...
How To Overcome Adrenal Fatigue and Balance Your Hormones Naturally
September 06, 2023 13:17 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBSymptoms like persistent fatigue, mood swings, sleep irregularities, and even digestive troubles are what we can define as adrenal fatigue… sound familiar? Adrenal fatigue is a term that's gained momentum in the functional medicine space, but what does it really mean for our day-to-day existence? At the core of our body's stress response lies the adrenal glands. When persistently taxed, they can lead to what's popularly termed 'adrenal fatigue', impacting everything from our energy leve...
How Yoga Can Balance Your Hormones and The Connection With Chakras
August 22, 2023 18:25 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn today’s episode, we are tying in two important previous episodes together (linked below) to understand just how CHAKRAS, HORMONES and YOGA connect. In the complex network of our bodies, every cell plays a role, and each function has its importance. Chakras are like energy hubs located along our spine, helping us understand our overall well-being. Each chakra, from our lower back up to the top of our head, connects to particular glands in our body. That's where chakras and hormones come...
Beyond Book Smarts: How Applied Knowledge Drives Change
August 15, 2023 18:55 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBToday, we're diving deep into the idea that real-world experience often outweighs any formal certificate hanging on your wall. It's not just about what you know, but how you apply that knowledge in tangible ways. Knowledge, in its purest form, is what fills textbooks and lectures, and is often seen as the foundation of education. However, having knowledge doesn't necessarily mean you can use it effectively in real-world situations. Applied knowledge, on the other hand, is the ability to ta...
Why Yoga is a Work-IN, Not A Work-Out
August 08, 2023 18:30 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBOur subconscious mind is like a massive storage room for all the things we've been through, how we feel, what worries us, our habits and everything that makes us think. It's a complex space that impacts our daily lives, changing the way we see and engage with everything and everyone around us. Changing our subconscious patterns can seem unimaginable… But this is the ONLY way to change our habits and grow into the people we want to be. The consistent practice of Yoga challenges you both men...
The Subconscious Mind and How Yoga Can Change Your Patterns
August 01, 2023 19:16 - 10 minutes - 9.63 MBOur subconscious mind plays a significant role in our daily decision-making process. It encompasses thoughts, beliefs, and emotions that operate beneath the surface of our conscious awareness. While we may not always be fully aware of its influence, it profoundly impacts our actions and choices. Past experiences, conditioning, and memories stored in the subconscious shape our perceptions and responses to various situations. Yoga encourages us to dive deeper into our thoughts and emotions, ...
Yoga, Anatomy and the Art of Inner Harmony
July 25, 2023 19:08 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBWhen we think of Yoga, we find ourselves thinking about the workout, maybe even the serenity it gave us for an hour or so. There is so much more that Yoga can offer. Yoga benefits our body and mind in many ways that we might not even realize what’s happening inside of our body when we practice. There is a deep connection between our physiology, nervous system and mind that is heavily influenced by our breath and movement with Yoga. This happens when we practice properly and by not over exe...
Why Our Healthcare System is Broken and How To Take Your Health Into Your Own Hands
July 18, 2023 18:55 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBHave you ever experienced the frustration of being caught in a never-ending loop when it comes to your health? As a health professional and patient myself, I have also experienced confusion and disappointment when it came to my health issues. Today, I share my personal experiences from both sides of the healthcare system and discuss why there are fundamental problems with how care is provided and how these problems contribute to a never-ending cycle of sickness. As the founder of Functiona...