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Episode 42: Addiction is a Family Disease with Josie Teresi

On today’s episode, we have Josie Teresi back on the show, and she talks about her son’s addiction. When a family member becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol, not only do they face significant challenges, but it also impacts the rest of the family. It affects not only the individual with the “problem,” but also causes sickness within the entire family unit. The effects hardly go unnoticed: they can include broken trust, communication issues, financial problems, childhood trauma, PTSD, fear and anxiety, shame and guilt, lost relationships, and estrangement. Drug addiction causes the entire family unit to adapt to the chaos of addiction, negating their own health and well-being, creating new negative patterns to deal with loving someone suffering from the disease of addiction. All lives become interrupted and rattled. There is no doubt that addiction is a family disease. You can find Josie at josieteresi.com.

Episode 38: The Biology of Belief with Dr. Bruce Lipton

September 9, 2021 Michelle Choi 01:17:29

We have Dr. Bruce Lipton on the show today! He wrote The Biology of Belief, and he is here to talk about how our consciousness creates our life experiences. Ultimately, we manifest our beliefs. Our lives and our own health may be a manifestation of our belief system. Dr. Lipton is a stem cell biologist and is an internationally recognized authority in bridging science and spirit. A cell biologist by training, he taught at the University of Wisconsin’s School of Medicine, and later performed pioneering studies at Stanford University. Biology’s Central Dogma has been that life is controlled by genes and it’s only in the past 50 years – as we have increased knowledge of the molecular mechanisms underlying the regulation of gene expression – that we know that our behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way in which our genes work. If the possession of the gene doesn’t necessarily mean that you get the disease, but a life out of harmony can activate the gene that we don’t want to activate… what are you going to do about it? The power is in your hands!

Episode 37: Chronic Inflammation with Dr. Monica Aggarwal, MD

August 26, 2021 Michelle Choi 01:03:14

When the body becomes imbalanced, it becomes irritated and inflamed. I believe most of us live our lives in the chronic inflammatory state. Stresses have many external sources – it could be the people in your life, your job, lack of sleep, lack of activity, the death of a loved one, chronic illness or injury, pollution, or even what we put into our mouths. While acute inflammation is good and life-saving, chronic inflammation is not. Your bodily resources are utilized to deal with inflammation. And if inflammation is never turned off, our bodies only have so much reserve and can become imbalanced. On today’s show, we have Dr. Monica Aggarwal, MD. She is a cardiologist, author, and athlete. Her book, Body on Fire, which she wrote with Dr. Jyothi Rao, is so relevant to our lives and health. And today we talk about how we can trigger inflammation in our bodies and how we can also calm the inflammation that can cause sickness. You can find her at drmonicaaggarwal.com.

Episode 29: Fear is an Illusion

July 1, 2021 Michelle Choi 01:11:16

Most of us spend a lot of energy organizing our lives around steering clear of what we fear most. What if fear isn’t something to avoid, fight, or feel badly about? What if fear exists to actually help you? When we ignore the message that our fears have for us, fear can become a health risk. On today’s show, Josie Teresi and I talk about our fears, and the important message it may have in our lives, as we talk about shifting our thinking to improve our overall health and well-being. Join us in this fascinating conversation! You can find Josie at josieteresi.com.

Episode 27: The Breadth of the Divine with Cyprian Consiglio

June 17, 2021 Michelle Choi 01:05:07

In this episode, I speak with Cyprian Consiglio, OSB Cam, who is a Camaldolese Benedictine monk, musician, composer, author, and teacher of practical and integral spirituality. He is a Catholic monk, who is open to other religions and their teachings and who respects all aspects of our being human. Our conversation focuses on what the Catholic church and Bible teach in regards to the unknown mysteries of the spirit, soul, and body. Join us in this fascinating conversation as we talk about the Silence of God, and the Breadth of the Divine.

Episode 26: Loving Your Unique Body with Connie Sobczak

June 10, 2021 Michelle Choi 01:01:09

Connie Sobczak founded the organization, The Body Positive, in honor of her sister, to ensure that her daughter would grow up in a new world – one where people are free to focus on the things in life that really matter. It is a community that offers freedom from the suppressive and oppressive messages from society, that cause people to be in a perpetual conflict with their own bodies. She is the author of Embody: Learning to Love Your Unique Body (and quiet that critical voice!), and she has a Ted talk entitled, “Embracing Your Critical Voice: The Gateway to Self-Love,” where she talks about learning to embrace ourselves, so that we are not derailed from our core truths. A truly fascinating and thought-provoking conversation- Join us!

Episode 25: Racial Injustices in Medicine

June 3, 2021 Michelle Choi 00:59:46

Racial injustices exist in the U.S., and the implicit and explicit bias that exists contributes to racial disparities in healthcare. I talked with psychiatrist Dr. Norman Reynolds, MD, about racism in the United States, and how it has affected the practice of medicine historically up until now – as it is one more reflection of the fact that we do not have equity in our country. During the pandemic, there was a disproportionate toll of Covid19 hospitalizations and deaths among minority populations, and it’s known that U.S. pregnancy deaths are up, especially among minorities. Philosopher George Santayana said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Join us in this interesting conversation as we reflect on our history and our hopes for a better future for all.

Episode 24: Self-Care with Dr. Jessica Murphy

May 27, 2021 Michelle Choi 01:03:31

Self-care is good for your health and well-being! Sometimes we can’t control the stressors in our lives, but we can control how we react to them. And when we take care of ourselves — and we take care of our mind, body, and spirit — we are building our resilience to handle the stressors that we can’t eliminate. Join us in this fun conversation as Dr. Jessica Murphy, DO, and I discuss self-care. Better equip yourself by taking care of yourself and promoting your well-being! Because when you do survive- What can’t you do?!? You are worth it!

Episode 23: Lifestyle Is Prevention with Dr. Nicole Harkin

May 20, 2021 Michelle Choi 01:05:21

It’s amazing to think that simple lifestyle changes can have such a huge and powerful impact – but they do! You have so much control over your own health! Dr. Nicole Harkin, MD, FACC, is a preventive cardiologist, and in this episode we talk about sustainable lifestyle changes as prevention, primarily diet. If you’re feeling not so great despite “normal” labwork and tests, if you’re dealing with a chronic illness, or if you’re feeling healthy and want to learn more, this conversation may inspire you to rethink what we are putting into our bodies. Join us for this interesting conversation – as we talk about the scientific data in regards to diet. It’s empowering! Find Dr. Harkin at wholeheartcardiology.com.

Episode 22: What We Still Carry with Dr. Chris Fahrenbach

May 13, 2021 Michelle Choi 00:55:50

In this week’s episode, I speak with Dr. Christine Fahrenbach, PhD, about what we still carry in our lives. What if the truth has always been that we are all worthy of a beautiful life? Life can be stressful for all of us. But among people who have had trauma in their past and carry their trauma or remnants of it – including the stress from everyday – elevated stress levels are more common. The two main categories of trauma are commonly referred to as Big “T” and small “t” traumatizations. While Big T traumas can be seen as life threatening experiences, small “t” traumas are also painful and can include bullying, emotional abuse, difficult relationships, or loss of a pet. Join us in this interesting and insightful conversation as we discuss the possibilities of our lives!

Episode 42: Addiction is a Family Disease with Josie Teresi

Episode 38: The Biology of Belief with Dr. Bruce Lipton

Episode 37: Chronic Inflammation with Dr. Monica Aggarwal, MD

Episode 29: Fear is an Illusion

Episode 27: The Breadth of the Divine with Cyprian Consiglio

Episode 26: Loving Your Unique Body with Connie Sobczak

Episode 25: Racial Injustices in Medicine

Episode 24: Self-Care with Dr. Jessica Murphy

Episode 23: Lifestyle Is Prevention with Dr. Nicole Harkin

Episode 22: What We Still Carry with Dr. Chris Fahrenbach

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