Love Is Medicine

The aspect of community has been wildly overlooked as an essential human need that is integral to our health. Michelle Peris is a naturopathic doctor, community builder and women's empowerment advocate who found true belonging in the naturopathic medicine realm and now works to share the healing powers of community with others. Feeling disconnected, lonely or stressed is proven to increase your risk of disease, impacting everything from your hormones to mental health. This is why Michelle is passionate about sharing the common stories of the human experience to help people on their healing journey.  By creating a community focused on safety and the wellness process, Michelle helps her tribe satisfy their needs for a community so they can start taking steps to evolve. If you are looking to build up your intuition, get yourself out of a rut or find a new way to challenge the status quo, Michelle is here to provide simple ways for you to find your community.  In what ways has your life been enhanced from being p

We all know that there are harmful toxins out there, such as pesticides and heavy metals, that can seem impossible to avoid. But did you know that these toxins may be playing a role in how your body thinks and relates to itself? Wendy Myers knows first hand the struggles of toxins and heavy metals and has created the Myers Detox website and protocol to help others heal from these silent intruders.  Toxins could be having an effect on your mind and body, impacting everything from your hormones to fertility and energy levels. Wendy is here today to talk you through the correct steps of detoxing, something many people do incorrectly and explain why detoxing can be a game-changer for your health routine.  Detoxing is not just a buzzword, it can help you live a long and disease-free life when you know how to embrace the phases properly. If you want to get started on the detoxification process but need help navigating the testing, emotional trauma, supplementing and detox protocols, this episode can help shine a li

What is grit? When we think of the traits associated with grit we also thing of perseverance and determination and someone who won't give up. While grit has many definitions, only you have the knowledge to answer for yourself whether you should give up or keep going.  It is only by listening to the messages that your body is sending you that you can know when you should use your grittiness to find sustained attention and focus. By ignoring the distractions of goals that conflict with your long term objectives, fostering your grit and improving your attention span, you can find rewards in the act of pushing forward instead of giving up.  How do you foster grit? Does it play an active role in how you push through obstacles in your life? Share your thoughts with me in the comments on the episode page.   In This Episode Understanding the positive and negative connotations associated with grit Why those with grit are often more successful than their counterparts How to ensure your children grow up as gritty as pr

Dr. Terry Wahls did what many doctors said was impossible, she healed herself from advance Multiple Sclerosis (MS). A clinical professor of medicine who preaches the importance of paleo principles and functional medicine, Dr. Wahls created The Wahls Protocol during her own health journey and has since become fully committed to sharing this information with others. We all know that diet and lifestyle impact our health, but Dr. Wahls is the epitome of hope and is here to change the way you think about disease and health. By implementing a therapeutic diet and lifestyle into your life, you can reverse the symptoms of your chronic illness and stop your autoimmune disease in its tracks.  Our health is directly related to our self-correcting biochemistry and physiology, and it is only by deepening your understanding of the role of nutrition that you can improve your body's ability to participate in the chemistry of life.  If you want to increase your nervous system and brain plasticity while using diet and lifestyl

Did you know there are more types of cannabis out there than there are types of dogs? And just like a dog, it can take lots of research and trials before finding the right fit for your family. Dr. Jake Felice is here to help assist you on your journey as he explains the transformative powers of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and the healing nature of plant medicine. Cannabis as a medicinal natural treatment has exploded within the last few years, with the discovery that our ECS plays a role in every aspect of our lives and our cells. Endocannabinoids use a body-wide systemic network and impact everything from your toes to your brain, so it is important to learn how they can help you take better care of yourself and your family. If you are curious about the methods of delivery of cannabis such as topicals, edibles and vaping, want to learn more about the benefits of growing your own medicine, or dive into the scientific studies that are providing the effectiveness of this plant, this episode is for you.  Wor

Hilary Jacobs Hendel is a licensed social worker, author of the critically acclaimed and two-time award-winning book, It’s Not Always Depression, she is a certified psychoanalyst and AEDP psychotherapist and supervisor, has published articles in The New York Times, TIME, and Oprah, and also consulted on the psychological development of characters on AMC’s Mad Men. It is true that we really think with our whole bodies, which is why it is important to equip yourself with the skills and knowledge necessary to calm and regulate your nervous system, resist from acting on impulses and minimize your shame. Hilary has created The Change Triangle framework to help others understand the shift between our core emotions and defense mechanisms and learn how to master an emotion for good. By understanding how The Change Triangle works to validate a feeling, and figuring out how to channel that emotion into something helpful, you can get to the state of the open-hearted self.  Our body is wired with emotions from the get-go

Ever since I began publishing natural medicine case studies I have become aware that the most common illnesses found in our modern society are as a result of lifestyle. The easiest way to get back into the awareness of your body’s signals and avoid these diseases is by strengthening your intuition. Intuition or intuitive perception is something that we all take part in, but those in a cohesive state with emotional awareness tend to be able to tap into their intuition with greater ease. Intuition takes place on an emotional, cellular and physiological level and can make a big difference in your life when you know how to utilize it.  Join me to learn how you can access the knowledge underneath your consciousness to flex your intuition muscle and take part in your own unique innate intuitive perception.  Do you feel connected to your intuition, or have you let your inner voice get lost in the crowd? Share with me in the comments on the episode page.    In This Episode Signs that you may have a strong intuitive

Dr. Javier Palacios is a naturopathic physician who focuses on craniosacral and botanical medicine to address the ways our bodies tell us they need attention, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Dr. Palacious works to balance his patient's body, mind, and vitality through ancient ways of healing and self-awareness practices.  Today Dr. Palacios is here to reintroduce us to the ancient healing ways of our ancestors and help us create harmony between our outside environments and the person within. Dr. Palacious believes that by embracing experiential self-awareness you can begin to seek answers from within yourself instead of seeking external validation.  Learn how our modern lifestyles are impacting our abilities to heal, the ancient reason behind springtime allergies, the importance of being healed as a person rather than an object, and much more as we dive into the wisdom of the ancients.  Is it time for you to shed your modern distractions and tap into the inner knowledge you have had all along? Share

Essential oils have so many wonderful properties, and they can even be used to heal your child’s symptoms. Natural solutions such as essential oils diminish the need for antibiotics and can help your entire family feel better naturally and effectively. Dr. Andrea Greiner uses essential oil homeopathy on both of her children and has seen first hand the incredible results that can arise from treating both children and adults with oils.  If you are curious about diving into the world of essential oils or need help deciding on what oil is right for what symptom, Andrea is here to provide the perfect guideline for you. Learn which oils are best for headaches, sore throats, earaches, eczema and more, plus ways to ensure that everything you are using is kid-friendly.  There are tons of ways to create natural healing solutions for you and your family, and it starts with essential oils. When you are able to embrace this intrinsic healing relationship we have with plants you can make all of the available modalities of

Sheri Salata landed a ‘dream job’ at the Oprah Winfrey Network at age 35 and went on to become the co-president of the network and president of Harpo Productions. At 56, Sheri looked around and realized that while she had a dream career, she did not have a dream life. Instead of becoming defeated by this realization, Sheri decided to make her own life full though creativity and perseverance. In her new book, The Beautiful No, Sheri recounts how you can turn some of the most disappointing moments of your life into opportunities through mindset and the stories you tell yourself. By activating the muscle you use to dream, you can start to create a new vision of your life that is unique just to you.  It is never too late to be creating the life of your dreams, and if you don't do it now, when will you? Sheri is an inspirational beacon of light that is here to tell you that you are not alone and everything will be okay.  Are you ready to start a new vibrational path of possibility and stop feeding yourself negativ

Dr. Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist, author of 85 scientific papers and 12 books. He is most well known for his hypothesis on morphic resonance and his work studying plants and morphogenesis. Dr. Sheldrake works to bridge the gap between our consciousness and the vital force of the Earth through his experiments and research and is here today to discuss how we can use morphic resonance, epigenetics, and spirituality to better understand our own actions.  Join us as we discover the role morphogenetic fields play in how plants develop, ways that morphic resonance creates a collective shared memory that can be inherited across time and space, and how to better connect with the world around you through nature.  Learn why Dr. Sheldrake views sports as a spiritual experience, understand the role near-death experiences and telepathy play in your consciousness, and ways to break free from your mundane patterns to feel part of something greater than yourself.  The known fields of physics are intrinsically holistic and

Feeling overwhelmed is not a state of consciousness that you should be in for long. The feeling of overwhelm is really the result of the accumulation of stress in our lives and is what Dr. Samantha Brody is passionate about curing. A naturopathic practitioner and acupuncturist, Dr. Samanatha works to transform the lives of her clients through innovative personalized approaches that create room in your life for the unexpected.  Dr. Samantha is all about thinking outside the box when it comes to things you can't control. By identifying your core values, Dr. Samantha believes that you can find a type of self-care that works for you and eliminates your overwhelm. Learn how to discover what is most important for you, steps to overcome your overwhelm in the moment, and ways to shape your life to support your own values and needs.  Through understanding the common patterns that tend to overwhelm women, and shifting your mindset to view self-care as a long term commitment that needs to align with your core values, yo

When working to heal your life with love, it is important to take care of all aspects of yourself, including your physical body. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine doctor who focuses on muscle centric medicine and is here today to help you level up your body and your mind. Did you know that your skeletal muscle is the largest organ in the body, and can be the key to longevity and optimal health? Often as women, we are told to start small or are encouraged to try something else. Instead, Dr. Gabrielle works with her clients to push muscle as medicine to help you feel stronger physically, mentally and emotionally.  We are only as strong as our weakest link, and Dr. Gabrielle pushes a curriculum of eradicating your own excuses, checking in with your internal dialogue, and using resistance exercises and dietary protein to support healthy muscle growth. When you take responsibility for your own health you can create the perfect environment for you to heal. If you are looking for a specific plan to help yo

Arielle Ford became the self-proclaimed poster child for single women over forty when she found her soulmate and was asked to share her strategies. Twenty-five years later she is a leading personality in the personal growth and spirituality movement, love and relationship expert and author of nine books. Arielle works to promotes consciousness to help people find love, keep love and most importantly, be love.  On this episode, Arielle shares her insight into the techniques you can use to attract your soulmate, how to navigate online dating after forty, why the ‘self-love’ trend is driving her crazy, and so much more.  The belief that there is not enough love in the world for you, or that you are destined to be alone forever, is what is holding you back from finding your soulmate. It is up to you to cultivate the love you wish to receive from inside of yourself to find someone that can reflect it back onto you. Arielle believes that we train people how to treat us, and by understanding the critical elements to

We have all felt that internal sickness of having something in the world that you want to do or want to stop doing, that feels impossible. Dr. Shiroko Sokitch is living proof that healing is possible even when it seems unattainable, and is here today to share tools to help you overcome whatever you are struggling even if it feels inconceivable. Combining her background in conventional Western medicine with her passion for Chinese medicine, Shiroko uses a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach to assist your energy in becoming balanced. She works to find balance in your body by providing it the right fuel, positive self-talk, and quiet contemplation. Shiroko believes that the point of life is to overcome our wounds to become more open and loving. Even when the messages in our lives are tuned in the opposite direction, by looking deep inside yourself you can find trust in the process and persevere through your obstacles like a superhero. By looking at your immune system, nervous system and hormonal syste

Bruce Lipton is an internationally recognized stem cell biologist, author of The Biology of Belief, and leader in bridging science and spirit. Bruce has proven ones ability to create a life you love through consciousness, repetition and habit-forming, and believes that negative beliefs lead to a negative reality. We If the function of the mind is to create coherence between our reality and our beliefs, it is no wonder that those who believe they are sick or think negative thoughts, continue to manifest this negative atmosphere. This can impact your relationships, health, and ability to experience joy in the world. Bruce works to open peoples minds about their ability to manifest what you desire in your life through intentional statements. Today Bruce walks us through the critical programming that happens between the last trimester of pregnancy and age seven, the function of our conscious and subconscious minds, and how to release your negative programming by integrating both hemispheres of your brain. If you

Dr. Maya Shetreat has trained in the traditional medical realm and the homeopathic atmosphere of elder spiritual leaders in remote parts of the world. Throughout her research, Dr. Maya has discovered that the key to finding transformational healing is not in a prescription pad but instead found in the glorious beauty of nature. Embracing the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or Forest Bathing, Dr. Maya looks outside of conventional medicine to embrace the ways that nature can heal you. Learn how your urban environment is impacting your life expectancy, how to use nature to reconnect with your own innate ability to heal, and ways to rediscover your relationship with nature even while living a busy life in a city. Getting dirty, hugging trees without shame and connecting to the Earth’s free-flowing electrons are Dr. Maya’s tools of healing, and she shares all of her beautiful wisdom today. When you live in your heart and let it lead the way you can regain your ability to put yourself back together. If you feel

Hope has the power to improve your expectations, mood and your body's susceptibility to illness. Having hope in your life can help you better understand the world around you, and provide you with the tools to adapt to circumstances as they change. Even if the outcome that we expect isn't what happens, isn't it worthwhile to live in the joyful anticipation of something good rather than spend time worrying about something that hasn't happened yet? By understanding the biological, intellectual, wishful and transcendent stages of hope, you can reset your overall expectations and have faith in hope itself again. The felt experience of hope impacts every part of your being from your environment to your mindset and physical symptoms. Once the connection between our body, mind and heart and their relation to hope becomes clear, you can harness the power within yourself to make the changes you wish to see for yourself and the world. How has hope helped you navigate difficult times in your life? What strategies do you

After losing her husband and sister within the same year, Jennifer Luzzatto felt overwhelmed by the financial and legal responsibilities she found herself with, unable to handle them despite her background in finance. With the knowledge she gained through this despondent time, Jennifer set out to help others make sense of their new financial situation after the loss of a loved one with her financial services and new book, Inheriting Chaos with Compassion.   A certified financial planner, chartered financial analyst and NAPAFA financial advisor with over thirty years experience in financial services, Jennifer knows first hand what information can be necessary when taking on new financial responsibilities in the wake of family members passing on. Today Jennifer breaks down all the financial aspects of multiple kinds of loss to provide compassionate and valuable advice. By working with clients holistically, Jennifer prefers to use money as a tool to support your goals, dreams, and aspirations instead of as a bar

Once you make the choice to kick that bad habit, embark on that new responsibility or reach for that seemingly unachievable dream, we expect our loved ones to be supportive of our new decisions. However, sometimes this can threaten those same people, and make them seem unattached, disloyal, or straight up mean. When the people we love don't support us it can hurt, but ultimately, it is the natural selection of those you shouldn't be surrounding yourself with. Today I am exploring what to do when those closest to you aren't ready for the changes you are making, and how to cement your new healthy behavior despite any criticism or doubt. You should never feel guilty for doing something beneficial, healthy and loving for yourself, so don't let anyone else make you feel bad about it. When you are able to adopt a positive mindset around healthy lifestyle changes, gain the tools to arm yourself against temptation, surround yourself with those that support you and believe in your ability to persevere, you can ignore