Episodes
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Healthy Meals During the Holidays with Chef Allison Schaaf
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
The holidays are a great time to get together with friends and family, and mealtime certainly pulls people together. The problem is, during the holidays we are tempted to make unhealthy choices with the foods we eat. So, I invited today’s guest on to talk about how we can better prepare for healthy meals during the holidays.
My guest is Chef Allison Schaaf. She is a food, nutrition & culinary expert and founder of Prep Dish, a subscription-based gluten-free and paleo meal plan service. Allison holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Nutrition from Johnson & Wales University, a Masters in Nutrition Communications from Tufts University, and became a Registered Dietitian at New England Medical Center. When she isn’t cooking, Allison is an avid yogi and takes advantage of all the great outdoor living Austin, Texas has to offer.
On Today’s podcast Chef Allison shares practical tips to help set you up for success for eating healthy meals during the holidays. Whether you’re traveling, staying home or going out and about, you’ll be delighted to hear these tips and tricks.
Thursday Nov 23, 2017
Achieving Balance During a Health Crisis with Holly Bertone
Thursday Nov 23, 2017
Thursday Nov 23, 2017
On today’s podcast we discuss how to achieve balance during a health crisis.
My guest is Holly Bertone. She is author of the #1 Amazon bestselling book Thriving in the Workplace with Autoimmune Disease and she is President and CEO of Pink Fortitude, LLC and runs the health and wellness website pinkfortitude.com. Holly is a breast cancer and Hashimoto’s survivor and turned these two significant health challenges into a passion to help others.
On The Spa Dr. podcast, I often interview doctors, and I think it’s important to also hear from people who are not doctors but who have encountered health issues such as breast cancer and hashimoto’s and what they’ve done to not only survive but also thrive.
Thursday Nov 16, 2017
How to Vibrantly Live Past 100 Years Old with Dr. Mario Martinez
Thursday Nov 16, 2017
Thursday Nov 16, 2017
Have you ever wondered what it would take to live to be over 100 and be vibrantly healthy and happy? The key is to have longevity with a high quality of life, right? That’s exactly what we’re talking about on today’s podcast.
My guest today is Dr. Mario Martinez. He is a clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in how cultural beliefs affect health and longevity. He proposes, based on credible research evidence, that longevity is learned and the causes of health are inherited. He has studied healthy centenarians (100 years or older) worldwide and found that only 20 to 25% can be attributed to genetics - the rest is related to how they live and the cultural beliefs they share. He is the author of the bestselling book The MindBody Code: How to Change the Beliefs that Limit Your Health, Longevity, and Success that teaches his theory and practice of biocognitive science. In addition to longevity, he also explains why our immune system is not just a protector. Instead, it responds to the cultural premises we learn to perceive the world. You may have heard Mario on Deepak Chopra’s Curious Minds series or The Huffington Post article with video clip of Dr. Christiane Northrup’s interview on Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday or one of the many other interviews he’s done.
In this interview, we talk about how to live a healthy long life – which behaviors and thought patterns hold us back and which ones help us.
Thursday Nov 09, 2017
Addressing Mental Health at the Roots with Christina Bjorndal
Thursday Nov 09, 2017
Thursday Nov 09, 2017
Mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and eating disorders impact people all around us. Whether it’s you that is struggling or someone you know, today’s podcast is about addressing the root cause of mental health issues.
My guest is Dr. Christina Bjorndal. She completed her Doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2005. She is one of the only licensed NDs in Canada who is considered an authority in the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, eating disorders and ADD/ADHD.
Dr. Chris has helped many patients navigate through labels and stigma towards mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. Having overcome her own challenges in the area of mental health, Dr. Chris helps show others how to overcome barriers in life and to achieve their full potential.She has completed three books on mental health as well as a 10 week course and in-person retreat.
In this interview we talk about identifying the root causes behind mental health challenges and how to address them. We also discuss when medications may or may not be necessary and specific nutrients and dietary changes that will help, whether you’re on medications or not. We even talk about how skin is connected and can be an early warning sign of root causes that need to be addressed.
Thursday Nov 02, 2017
Healthy Bones with Margie Bissinger
Thursday Nov 02, 2017
Thursday Nov 02, 2017
On today’s podcast we’re talking about your bones. It’s important to keep your bones strong to prevent fractures and injuries. The choices you make today with your diet, exercise and other lifestyle factors will impact your bones today and in the future, as you age. You may be surprised to know that many of the things you do to support healthy bones are also good for your skin (and vice versa).
My guest today is Margie Bissinger. She is a physical therapist who has worked with clients in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis for over 20 years. She is the author of Osteoporosis: An Exercise Guide, which has sold over 100,000 copies. Margie received a bachelor of science degree in physical therapy from the University of Pennsylvania and a master of science degree in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from Northwestern University.
In today’s interview, we talk about how to keep your bones strong and prevent osteoporosis. We discuss exercises, nutritional tips and other lifestyle factors to keep your bones healthy.