Latest Ageingwell Podcast Episodes
Episode 166: “Human” Nature with guest Sarah Radtke
BrainShape Podcast - May 31, 2022 04:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThere are many similarities, and - of course - many differences between humans and other primates (e.g., chimpanzees and bonobos). What can we learn about our human experience and psychology when we look at animal behaviour and evolution? Tune in for an in-depth look at how the prevalence of cer...
Episode 165: Everything is Connected with guest Dr. Howard Eisenberg
BrainShape Podcast - May 17, 2022 04:30 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe belief that you are an entity that is separate from everything that surrounds you is false. You may look at yourself in the mirror and disagree – you most certainly appear to have boundaries that are distinct from the objects and people around you. But reality isn’t always as it seems – and ...
Episode 164: The Three Human Brains: Head, Gut, & Heart with guest Dr. Howard Eisenberg
BrainShape Podcast - May 03, 2022 04:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFrom where does consciousness originate? Many people would intuitively say from the brain – your head brain to be more specific. But, in fact, humans have three brains: the head brain, the gut brain and the heart brain. Each plays a critical role in your human experience. In fact, some argue tha...
Episode 163: Dreams, the Ego, and Awareness with Dr. Howard Eisenberg
BrainShape Podcast - April 26, 2022 04:30 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat does reality mean to you? Understanding what reality is and how it is created + perceived is not an easy topic to discuss. What if everything we have been taught is leading us in the wrong direction? In our current day society, we live predominantly in a distracted state and are becoming mo...
Episode 162: Love your Life Every Day with guest James (Jim) Flaherty
BrainShape Podcast - April 19, 2022 04:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEvery day that you get to live your human experience is a miracle. How do you remind yourself to live each day to the fullest? Whether you realize the power you hold or not, you can choose to make the most out of what you have been given. Needless-to-say, this is easier said than done and some d...
Episode 161: Dream it to do it with guest Dr. Howard Eisenberg
BrainShape Podcast - April 05, 2022 04:30 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat does reality mean to you and how do you think it is created? Do you ever wonder how or why you are here? What does being “here” even mean? Each and every one of us holds the ability to alter the reality that we are collectively experiencing. This may feel far fetched for some, but awakening...
Episode 160: Love the Skin You’re In Interview with Dr. Andrea Wilkinson
BrainShape Podcast - March 29, 2022 04:51 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn order to love the skin you’re in, you need to quiet the busyness of your critical mind and connect with your true essence. Your mind is a very busy place. What often blocks us from “loving the skin we’re in” is the voice inside that is quick to pass judgement and criticize. By quieting the mi...
Episode 160: Love the Skin You’re In Interview with Dr. Andrea Wilkinson
BrainShape Podcast - March 29, 2022 04:51 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn order to love the skin you’re in, you need to quiet the business of your critical mind and connect with your true essence. Your mind is a very busy place. What often blocks us from “loving the skin we’re in” is the voice inside that is quick to pass judgement and criticize. By quieting the mi...
Episode 159: Lesser-Known Heart Healthy Habits with guest Cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra
BrainShape Podcast - March 22, 2022 04:30 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThere are many well-known bad habits for the heart such as drinking too much alcohol, not exercising, smoking and eating unhealthy foods. Some lesser-known bad habits, include lack of sleep, stress, and held in emotions. To keep your heart healthy, consider some alternative approaches – such as ...
Episode 158: Transforming Pain and Living Empowered with guest Jolie Dawn
BrainShape Podcast - March 15, 2022 04:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat do you turn to when you want to numb the pain that you feel inside? An awareness of the habits and patterns that you use to distract yourself away from your discomfort is an important first step. Another critical step is a willingness to become the learner and go back to the basics. Transfo...
Episode 157: Midlife Refuel Club Interview with Dr. Andrea Wilkinson
BrainShape Podcast - March 08, 2022 05:30 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsRefueling your mind, body, and spirit is important at any age – but, many women struggle to prioritize themselves and their needs. For women, during and after menopause, there are many changes that take place in the brain and body. Understanding what these changes are and how to mitigate unwante...
Episode 156: Feeling Forwards Interview (Part 2) with Dr. Andrea Wilkinson
BrainShape Podcast - March 01, 2022 05:30 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we're sharing Part 2 of Dr. Andrea’s interview on the Feeling Forwards Podcast with Elizabeth Gould. Elizabeth is a best-selling author, entrepreneur & personal reinvention coach. She teaches women how to reach through any challenge using Feeling Forwards to create their dream l...
Episode 155: Feeling Forwards Interview (Part 1) with Dr. Andrea Wilkinson
BrainShape Podcast - February 22, 2022 05:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsBy understanding the science of how to optimize the health of your brain and body, you can be empowered to take the control back in your life and how you feel. In this episode, we're sharing Part 1 of an interview Dr. Andrea did with Elizabeth Gould on her Feeling Forwards Podcast. Elizabeth Gou...
Episode 154: Becoming Your Best Version Interview with Dr. Andrea Wilkinson
BrainShape Podcast - February 15, 2022 05:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, we share the audio from an interview Dr. Andrea did on the Becoming Your Best Version Podcast with Maria Leonard Olsen. Maria is a civil litigation attorney, podcast & radio show host, and author of “50 After 50 - Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life.” Maria has also been a g...
Episode 153: Heal for Real with guest Shannon Moroney
BrainShape Podcast - February 08, 2022 05:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat does forgiveness mean to you? What feelings or sentiments arise inside of you when you think about forgiveness? Exploring how you can offer forgiveness to yourself, or others, can be a profound pathway to healing. For some, forgiving an individual or group of people who have deeply hurt you...
Episode 152: Rulebook of a Narcissist with guest Dr. Mariette Jansen
BrainShape Podcast - February 01, 2022 05:30 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIf you (or someone you know) is suffering from narcissistic abuse, then you’ll want to listen to this conversation with recurring guest Dr. Mariette Jansen. Narcissists have an inflated sense self, a deep need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. Those who suffer from narcissistic a...
Episode 151: Highlights from 2021 – Part 2 with Dr. Andrea Wilkinson
BrainShape Podcast - January 25, 2022 05:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe year 2021 was a wild one; so, we thought it might be fun to reflect on some of the incredible episodes and fascinating guests we had on the show. Tune in for Part 2 of our two-part series highlighting some of Dr. Andrea’s favourite BrainShape Podcast episodes from 2021. Buy me a coffee: h...
Episode 150: Highlights from 2021 – Part 1 with Dr. Andrea Wilkinson
BrainShape Podcast - January 18, 2022 05:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe year 2021 was a wild one; so, we thought it might be fun to reflect on some of the incredible episodes and fascinating guests we had on the show. Tune in for Part 1 of our two-part series highlighting some of Dr. Andrea’s favourite BrainShape Podcast episodes from 2021. Buy me a coff...
Episode 149: Calm Your Nervous System with Dr. Andrea Wilkinson
BrainShape Podcast - January 11, 2022 05:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHave you ever felt so overwhelmed by the tasks in front of you that you are rendered almost paralyzed in your ability to “do the work?” An overactive nervous system can be debilitating. This is because when your stress response is activated - and your go into survival mode - your brain’s limbic ...
Episode 148: Visioning for 2022 with Dr. Andrea Wilkinson
BrainShape Podcast - January 04, 2022 05:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHappy New Year!! As we embark on a new year – I just want to take a moment to share my appreciation for you. It has been such an honour having you as a listener in 2021 and I am excited for the new growth and transformation that 2022 has in store for us. So, what is your vision for yourself for ...
Episode 147: A Year in Reflection with Dr. Andrea Wilkinson
BrainShape Podcast - December 28, 2021 05:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHow do you feel about the year that has just passed? What accomplishments have you achieved in 2021? What are you most proud of? Reflecting on the changes you’ve made in your life (no matter how small) is an essential part of your growth and transformation. Tune in as we reflect on 2021 – both a...
Episode 146: Roar into the Second Half of Your Life with guest Michael Clinton
BrainShape Podcast - December 21, 2021 05:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsCreating a life that you desire is within your reach – but it requires that you are brutally honest with yourself about who you are and how you want to show up for the rest of your years. Michael Clinton (author, Roar) shares four critical steps in the process: 1. Re-imagining yourself and your ...
Episode 145: Emotional Wellness & Mental Health with guest Rachelle McCloud
BrainShape Podcast - December 14, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDuring times of crisis, chaos, and traumatic experiences, you enter into “survival mode.” Traumatic stress can disrupt your ability to function effectively – because when you go into survival mode, activity in the thinking and rational part of your brain is dimmed. There are, however, mind-body ...
Episode 144: Chronic Pain with guest Dr. Maher Obeid
BrainShape Podcast - December 07, 2021 05:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsMany people suffer from chronic pain. It is estimated that one in five people live with chronic pain – but the numbers are likely even higher than that. Healing the body and maximizing recovery potential is of the utmost importance. But for those who suffer from pain (whether chronic or acute), ...
Episode 143: Managing Overwhelm with guest Richard Szpin
BrainShape Podcast - November 30, 2021 05:30 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAre you struggling with content overload or feeling overwhelmed? Feeling swamped with information and can't get ahead? Then you don’t want to miss today’s conversation. When you feel like you are under a mountain of information, getting your mind clear and focused can be challenging. To help you...
Episode 142: The Science of Gratitude with Dr. Andrea Wilkinson
BrainShape Podcast - November 23, 2021 05:30 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsPracticing gratitude is NOT about constantly feeling happy or ignoring the bad feelings that invariably come up in life. You are a human, after all, and for better or worse, this human experience brings with it a vast array of emotions. Gratitude is about shifting your attention to the moments o...
Episode 141: Emotional Eating & Body Freedom with guest Amber Romaniuk
BrainShape Podcast - November 16, 2021 05:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat is underlying your insatiable food cravings? Eating to suppress unpleasant emotions is extremely common. The first step to getting a handle on unwanted cravings and emotional eating is awareness. Can you be honest with yourself about what is triggering your behaviour? When you eat to avoid ...
Episode 140: Sleep with guest Annika Carroll
BrainShape Podcast - November 09, 2021 05:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsSleep rejuvenates the brain and body. It helps with memory consolidation as well as emotional regulation. On average, humans require about 7-9 hours of sleep each night - growth hormones are excreted, the body cleans itself and cells are rejuvenated. If you’re not getting the right amount of sle...
Episode 139: Menopause, Hormones, and Natural Solutions with guest Maryon Stewart
BrainShape Podcast - November 02, 2021 04:30 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsBrain fog, hot flashes, and insomnia are all common symptoms reported by women as they go through the various stages of menopause. The hormonal changes that take place during this time drastically impact a woman’s brain and body. Being armed with the right information and tools to help you have ...
Episode 138: Happy Gut Life with guest Dr. Vincent Pedre
BrainShape Podcast - October 26, 2021 04:30 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe human body is a whole, interconnected system. Keeping your body in balance is a cornerstone of health, and your gut is a key player. One of the reasons the gut is so foundational to health is because the gut is the primary centre for the immune system. Inflammation that starts in the gut can...
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