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In this episode we speak with Dr. Laurel Mellin about Emotional Brain Training.

Dr. Mellin is a New York Times Bestselling Author and the innovator behind Emotional Brain Training (EBT), serving as an associate professor at the University of California, San Francisco. EBT is a brain-based method that teaches individuals to transition from stress to joy, addressing issues like overeating, anxiety, and depression by rewiring emotional brain circuits. Mellin's work, which emphasizes resilience, well-being, and the pursuit of a purposeful life, represents a shift in healthcare toward using technology for learning and support. Her latest book, "1-2-3 JOY!", continues to inspire those on their journey toward sustainable health.

Learning Points:
• Why do we turn to food in times of stress?
• How does Emotional Brain Training fit into sustained weight loss?
• Why do we have emotions?

Social Media:
www.ebt.org
https://www.facebook.com/ebtgroups/
https://www.instagram.com/drlaurelmellin/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurelmellin/

In this episode we speak with Maggie Jackson about the power and wisdom of being uncertain.

Maggie is an award-winning author and journalist with a global reach. Her new book, Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure, explores why we should seek not-knowing in times of flux. Uncertain has been lauded as “incisive and timely…triumphant” (Dan Pink), “surprising and practical” (Gretchen Rubin) and “remarkable and persuasive” (Library Journal). Jackson’s acclaimed book Distracted (2nd Ed, 2018) sparked a global conversation on the steep costs of fragmenting our attention. A former columnist for the Boston Globe, Maggie has written for The New York Times and many other publications worldwide. Her work has been translated into multiple languages and is widely covered by press worldwide. She lives in Rhode Island and New York City.

Learning Points:

1. What is uncertainty, and what kind of uncertainty is written about in your book?
2. Why is it a good thing that uncertainty makes us uneasy?
3. Why do scientists who study uncertainty call it a space of possibility?

Social Media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggiejackson/
https://www.facebook.com/people/Maggie-M-Jackson/100005638245734
https://twitter.com/maggie8jackson
https://www.maggie-jackson.com/

In this episode we speak with Dr. Derek Gatta about the importance of our oral biome and how to take care of it.

Dr. Gatta is a dentist and the co-founder of RiseWell, an all-natural, science-backed oral care brand that is revolutionizing the industry with its dentist-formulated, non-toxic products. Derek is dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle and believes that optimal oral health is vital to achieving this. Together with his sister, Kori Estrada, and John Estrada, Derek embarked on a mission to help them create safe and effective alternatives to traditional oral care products after realizing that most products on the market were toxic. As the head of the scientific council for RiseWell, Derek leads the brand in searching for the healthiest, cleanest ingredients, like Hydroxyapatite, and raising industry standards for quality and purity. Formerly in the Navy, where he studied dentistry while on active-duty scholarship, Derek attended Vanderbilt University and Nova Southeastern University for dental school, with a residency in Prosthodontics. He is passionate about educating people on how to achieve optimal oral health and currently runs a busy practice in Boca Raton.

Learning Points:

• What is the oral biome?
• How does our oral biome health impact our overall health?
• What functions does saliva perform?

Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/RiseWellCo/
https://www.instagram.com/risewellco/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/risewell/about/
https://www.tiktok.com/@risewell
https://risewell.com/
https://innovativedentalaesthetics.com/
https://risewellpro.com/pages/welcome

In this episode we speak with Dr. Supriya Joshi about taking care of our liver with diet and lifestyle tools.

After completing her Medical degree at the University of Western Ontario, Dr Supriya Joshi completed residency in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and a further fellowship in Hepatology at The University of Toronto. After working at Toronto Western Hospital as a clinical Hepatologist for a few years she has been working at The Credit Valley Hospital, Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga, Ontario since 2004 as a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist.

She is a Lecturer at the Tremerty Faculty of Medicine at The University of Toronto. She enjoys speaking and educating others on viral hepatitis and metabolic health related fatty liver disease and its management.

She is the Medical Advisor and board member of Fatty Liver Alliance which is a patient advocacy organization. She has been writing and educating the public about the negative impact of poor diet on metabolic health for years and has been a guest on CBC Marketplace to highlight these issues as well as an invited guest on Podcasts and social media platforms. Outside of medicine she is married and is a mom to 3 young kids and enjoys travel, exercise and trying to improve her cooking skills.

Learning Points:

• Misconceptions about ‘fatty liver’ disease
• Integrating medical and life style care for ‘fatty liver’ disease
• Fatty liver disease and insulin resistance connection

Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/liverhealthmd/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/supriya-joshi-66598639/?originalSubdomain=ca

Clinic Site
https://www.liverhealthclinic.com/

In this episode we speak with Anita Mirchandani about how women can deal with fluctuating hormones not only within the monthly cycle but also within all life cycles.

Anita is a Registered dietitian and fitness professional. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in women’s health as well as overall general wellbeing planning.

In 2021, Anita launched ARM NUTRITION, a nutrition tele-health platform where she works with her clients

Learning Points:
• How women can deal with fluctuating hormones during their monthly cycle
• How women can navigate moving through their life cycles
• Impact of circadian rhythm on hormones

Social Media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitamirchandani/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitnutanita

In the episode we speak with Eli Packouz about the importance of flossing.

Eli is a serial inventor and two-time founder. He started his first company, Singular Sound, with his brother in 2013; they have since launched eight blockbuster products. In 2017, he partnered with Dr. Ralf Raud and Dr. Ana Mascarenhas to create Instafloss, the first device that automatically flosses all your teeth in only 10 seconds. After five years of research and development, Instafloss is ready to change the world, one tooth at a time.

Learning Points:
• Why Flossing is integral for good oral health
• Interconnectedness of oral health and systemic wellness
• Evaluating string, water flossers, and air floss for optimal oral care

Social Media:
Social Media:

https://instafloss.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-packouz-390701149/