Love Is Medicine

After years of white-knuckling her way through life as an introvert trying to exist in an extrovert’s world, Jessica Pan decided to face her fears head-on. What transpired was an introverts journey of self-discovery as she worked with social interaction professionals to say ‘yes’ to life for a year. Her resulting book, Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come, focuses on the differences and misconceptions surrounding introverts and extroverts and humorously highlights the importance of living comfortably in your own skin.  Here today to explore the experience of living outside of your comfort zone and learning who you are, Jessica is an advocate for feeling your best in whatever situation you like to thrive in. Join in as Jessica explores her ‘nobody waves but everybody ways back’ theory, learn tips for becoming more sociable and dive into a state of mind where everything is possible and more exciting. You can thrive through your anxiety and do things you never thought possible with a little confidence and habit

During this unprecedented time in history, it is important now more than ever to stop judging yourself and start nourishing your mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Kristy Lewis is a naturopathic doctor who is here today to share her insightful and loving point of view on how you can take care of yourself in general and especially during this time.  Doing more, pushing yourself to be productive, and shaming ourselves for our bad habits are not sustainable ways to get through this pandemic. Instead, Dr. Kristy wants you to give yourself permission to just be rather than doing. By focusing on who you want to be during this pandemic instead of what you want to do, you can connect to your higher sense of self and find anchors to give you structure.  This episode is all about making choices that are going to keep you in harmony with your body so that you can support some of the chaos that may be happening in your mind and your heart. Everything from relaxation techniques to help with your anxiety to self-care rituals that

Michelle Norris needs no introduction, as the co-founder, owner, and CEO of Paleo f(x), the largest paleo wellness platform and event in the world. After the tragic loss of her daughter, Michelle and her husband decided to honor her daughter’s gift and realized their true purpose of helping people change their lives. Michelle has brought the power of wellness and hope for healing to people all over the globe and is here today to show you how you can achieve your health goals. Michelle believes that everything happens for you, not to you, and wants to help you embrace our human commonality to find love and healing. Everything from plant medicine to issues surrounding medicating children and more are on the table today as we discover what it takes to truly take good care of the Earth, each other, and ourselves. By transmuting her grief, Michelle was able to work through her trauma and turn it into something beautiful. An inspiring story of health, energy, faith, and grace, Michelle’s story is one that you canno

Did you know that your genetics can not only alter your physical and mental health, but they can also influence the way you experience the world? By understanding your genetic makeup you can identify the genes that may make taking good care of yourself a challenge, and find ways to become more self-aware.  Erika Gray is a PharmD, co-founder of Toolbox Genomics, and passionate about optimizing your health by targeting your genetic makeup. Everything from the air you breathe to the food you eat can impact your genes, which is why Erika is here to help you understand your different epigenetic marks and methylation islands.  The role of your genetics in your health, wellbeing and life experience has been studied for years, but the benefits of this research are only recently coming to the surface. Today Erika is here to help you understand the science behind your genes and help you find a way to make your body work with you.  Everything from privacy practices, to the power of nutrition and the role of Artificial I

You may not realize it, but having hope and faith in your role in the Universe can play a huge part in your healing journey. Catherine Clinton is a licensed naturopathic doctor who focuses on gut health, autoimmunity and psycho-neuroimmunology. Catherine is fascinated by our ability to change our biology and physiology through our thoughts and is here today to share her perspective on the interconnectedness we all share.  After enduring her own health journey with ulcerative colitis and Lyme disease, among others, Catherine was exposed to the connection between trauma, the gut microbiome, and the mitochondria. By building a trusting relationship with her practitioner, and with herself, Catherine was able to facilitate her healing journey and align her nervous system away from a stuck state and into a more wholly connected one.  As singular beings we are connected to our own spirit, our fellow humans and our ecosystem in multiple ways. By embracing this interconnectedness, Catherine believes that you can embra

Many of you are curious about the ways that energy healing can help you not only create more energy for yourself but heal your body through the process as well. This is why I have brought Amy Stark from Stark Transformation onto the show today, to walk us through the tools necessary to have more energy and revitalize your health through energy medicine. A speaker, teacher and personal transformation expert who spent over a decade living with a chronic illness, Amy knows a thing or two about clearing our emotions to become unstuck and find true healing. With a degree in psychology, masters in education and a biohacker at heart, Amy is here today to share the fastest way to transform your, body, brain, emotions and more.  You can do everything from dieting and exercise to protect your health, but if you are unable to align your thoughts with the way that you want to live your life, you will never accomplish what you are hoping for. Through energy therapy such as EFT and tapping, Amy is here to bring in a higher

The importance of social connections when it comes to our health and wellbeing is something that many health professionals are starting to take seriously. Studies show that loneliness can be detrimental to our health in many ways, and our relationships can affect both our emotional and physical wellbeing.  Hope Kelaher is a relational and systematic therapist based in NYC and the author of the new book, Here To Make Friends: How To Make Friends As An Adult. Hope is passionate about helping those struggling with anxiety or depression find healing connections among family, friends and those you may not have even met yet. Making friends as an adult can have its challenges, and today Hope is here to explain everything from the three main domains of friendship to the differences between making friends as a child versus as an adult or as a man versus a woman and provide tips so that you can be more vulnerable in your relationships. Putting yourself out there to make a new friend is an act of bravery and courage, bu

Do you sometimes feel stuck in the way that you feel or the habits that fill your days? Dr. Shauna Shapiro is a clinical psychologist, author, TEDx speaker, and mindfulness expert who is passionate about neuroplasticity, or our brain’s ability to change. The feelings of not being enough or self-critical thoughts are hardwired into our brains, but when you are able to pay attention with kindness and curiosity instead, you can start to change your brain for the better. Neuroplasticity tells us that change is always possible. Shauna has created daily practices to increase your happiness set point and is here today to share the science behind mindfulness. Everyone from Google to LinkedIn has sought out Shauna’s expertise, and you too can embrace her practices to start living a happier life. Science tells us that the only way to increase our happiness is through internal changes, not external ones. By training your brain to search for kindness, compassion, and happiness, you will automatically start to look for th

After getting fired from her dream job on the night before Christmas eve, Lisa Sasevich realized that many people were going about their lives without using their own unique values. To aid others in the search for finding their purpose, Lisa created The Invisible Close, a home-based business that has generated more than 40 million dollars in sales and has taught over 15,000 mission-driven entrepreneurs how to harness their million-dollar value in 134 countries.  Finding your unique purpose, and leveraging it into a way to make money and make a difference in the world may seem like a daunting task, which is why Lisa has created her Meant For More program. A proven formula to make your life full of experiences in a way that makes a difference in the world while making money, Meant For More is the key you have been looking for in order to start saying yes to yourself. If you love what you do but hate the idea of selling yourself, Lisa is here to provide actionable strategies to help you develop the skills to spe

Margie Bissinger is a physical therapist, integrative health coach, and happiness expert and trainer. Margie works with her clients to remove pain and embrace happiness habits so that they can increase their happiness set point and create happiness from the inside out. Happiness is not dependent on your circumstances or success, but it is an inward job. Everything from your environment to your genetics can play a role in your happiness level, and it is only by embracing happiness habits that you can create an inner state of peace and wellbeing.  80% of the average person’s thoughts are negative, and it is up to you to rewire, look for and magnify the good in every situation, and find the inner strength to move on and forgive. Gradually changing the way you think and view the world can relieve the constant presence of negativity in your life and help you focus on your happiness regardless of the circumstances.  Your happiness can drive everything from the health of your bones to your level of satisfaction with

Did you know that some researchers believe that loneliness is worse for you than smoking? James Maskell is the creator of the Functional Forum, the world’s largest functional medicine conference, and is here today to talk about the power of community and why he is passionate about finding a cure for loneliness. Loneliness and a lack of community can be linked to multiple lifestyle-driven chronic diseases, and James wants to create a new standard of social connections to help others relieve pain and reverse disease. Re-engaging people into a social community is a necessary medical intervention, and James works to help bring people together around a shared intention of health creation to create the functional medicine approach of the future.  Everything from ways for creating a connection while dealing with an auto-immune disease to the importance of community when going through pregnancy is on the table today as we discuss this exciting evolution of functional medicine and bringing healthcare to the masses.  I

Ritamarie Loscalzo is living proof of the profound capability of our bodies to heal itself. The founder of The Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, Doctor of Chiropractic, herbal medicine coach and much more, Ritamarie is passionate about using nature to restore and balance your body. The high levels of sugar in our modern world is having a disastrous impact on our health, and Ritamarie is here to show you how you can use nature and food to balance your blood sugar. The signs of blood sugar regulation deficiencies are prominent in those with health challenges, but yet modern medicine has still not addressed these root causes. Ritamarie is passionate about sharing this information and helping others understand this hormone called insulin so that you can prevent chronic health struggles in your future.  Sugar is not your friend, but giving it up doesn’t mean saying goodbye to things that taste good. In this episode, you will learn about the energy currency of your body, the connection between sugar and disea

Sachin Patel is a philanthropist, teacher, coach, father, and founder of The Living Proof Institute. Sachin is passionate about helping people live their best life through the total mind, body and spirit embracement of functional medicine.  After his career as a chiropractor opened his eyes to the system of degraded health that is so prevalent in our modern society, Sachin said enough is enough and started to make a change. By focusing on our issues of health from a software perspective rather than a hardware one, Sachin is helping his clients stop being limited by their bodies.  Nobody will ever care about your health more than you do, and it is up to you to model an example of health for others so that we can change our healthcare system from the inside. Sachin has a wealth of knowledge on everything from spiritual revolutions to tips for vibrating at a higher frequency and is here today to share what he knows with you.  It is not hard to be healthy, and with the right mindset and tools, you can go after th

After a fire ravaged her home and all of her and her ancestor’s belongings, Nadine Artemis was lost. It was the healing power of nature that motivated Nadine to activate her resiliency and move forward. Now an author of two books, aromacologist and creator of the first-ever full concept aromatherapy store in North America at the age of 22, Nadine is an expert in trusting the Universe and utilizing nature’s powerful tools. Instead of having a long-distance love affair with nature, Nadine is here to encourage you to connect back into the world around us and appreciate the precious state of the natural gifts that are here for us to enjoy. Through the understanding of the philosophy, the science and the practicality of engaging with the elements to beautify us, you can unlock the secrets of nature that are reserved for those who truly listen. If you want to find ways to promote your natural beauty, need recommendations on specific botanicals and essential oils to help with your specific needs, or are looking to b

Welcome to the first official episode of Season 2 of Love Is Medicine. Today we are starting the new seasons off with a bang, as I am joined by a doctor of chiropractic and expert in functional neurology, brain metabolism and the application of the ketogenic diet for female physiology, Dr. Stephanie Estima. Dr. Stephanie is passionate about helping to empower women to live better lives by knowing better and doing better for their bodies. Today Dr. Stephanie is here to dive into everything from hormone derangement to your menstrual cycle and how stress affects the brain so that you can gain a complete picture of what is going on with your body.  There is a difference between physical, chemical and emotional stress, and it is only by listening to your symptoms that you can stop treating your body like the enemy. Dr. Stephanie believes that we often underestimate the power of our body’s ability to change and to heal, and is determined to give you the tools you need to start treating yourself with a little self-l

Dr. Jed Diamond’s mission is simple, he wants to teach men how to be good men in this world, and help women nurture a relationship with a good man. A leader in the field of gender-specific health care, author of 16 books and founder of MenAlive, Dr. Jed Diamond is an expert in the innate differences between men and women and a proponent for our ability to build healthy relationships despite those differences. Instead of galvanizing the world against men and fatherhood, Jed’s work allows us to understand the different psychological and physiological needs of men that are different from women and helps us to embrace some of the ways that we can bridge the gender divide. By addressing critical issues such as sexual abuse, the need for acceptance, violence and finding a safe harbor, Jed is able to open up and create an honest conversation for both genders.  If you want to help your man become great, be a supportive partner or just a good citizen. Jed is the expert for you. Learn why men’s groups are critical to h

After a lifetime of constant illness, Dr. Mariza Snyder was introduced to the powerful healing properties of essential oils. These natural, anti-viral oils have changed Dr. Mariza’s life along with thousands of other people who have found true healing in the power of plant medicine. A best selling author and hormone expert, Dr. Mariza is here to share the strength of essential oils with you today. Disease often comes from the disconnection of our relationship to nature and the world around us, and essential oils can help bring us back to our roots. Aromatherapy has been around for centuries and has the ability to boost your mood, reduce your stress, limit your cravings, and so much more. If you are interested in harnessing the healing power of essential oils so that you too can become ripe for healing miracles, Dr. Mariza is the expert for you. Essential oils are beautiful reminders of our ability to relish in our own healing journey, and they can provide remedies to some of your most intrinsic needs for reli

Have you ever heard of positive psychology? Sandra Scheinbaum is an expert in the field of positive psychology, mind-body medicine, and ultimately helping her clients thrive. Passionate about helping others transform their health care and become the CEO’s of their bodies, Sandra is here to share her immense knowledge with you today.  A breath of fresh air in the mind-body medicine space, Sandra uses her 35-year history as a clinical psychologist to help her patients stop having panic attacks, and start to thrive using your unique character strengths. Through your ability to harness your inner strengths, include mindfulness in your daily practice and create a new narrative that uniquely suits you, you can live your life according to your own rules.  If you want to identify your signature strengths and find ways to build up your success through mindfulness and innate consciousness, Sandra is the expert you need to learn from. With a combination of physiological understanding, drive to achieve the purpose and th

Have you ever considered that the best way to address our society’s mental health struggles is through the embracement of our emotions instead of the shaming? Dr. Christina Bjorndal is leading authority in naturopathic treatment of mental illness and works with her clients to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. An author of three books who has shared her philosophy of wellness with icons such as Jenny McCarthy, Dr. Chris is here to bring the conversation around naturopathic approaches to mental health and wellness to the forefront. Today Dr. Chris is here to provide a fully holistic approach to this topic, covering everything from the physical root macrosystem indicators of mental health issues to the spiritual state of your soul when it comes to mental health healing. Instead of being at war with yourself, Dr. Chris wants to encourage you to become loving and accepting of yourself by providing tips for true healing.  By addressing mental health from a physical, mental, emotional and

Have you ever considered the power of good nutrition on your child’s mental health, learning aptitude and resilience? Jess Sherman is a former teacher, registered holistic nutritionist, and family health expert who specializes in nutrition for brain health and raising resilience in kids.  Today Jess is here to reframe your understanding of resilience and provide you with practical tips to increasing resilience in your children.  By viewing the brain and the body as one ecosystem, you can improve both the health and the stress tolerance of yourself and those you love. Jess dives into the importance of nourishment, connection and creating a family culture to help with everything from picky eaters to mental health. Jess provides a new set of tools that you have never leveraged before to hep you foster connection and nourishment in your kids. If your children have demonstrated concerning behavior, are fussy eaters or you are just looking to increase your child’s resilience, Jess has the passion and expertise to