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In this episode of Hart2Heart with host Dr. Mike Hart, Dr. Hart sits down with guest Jen Thompson, a social worker. Together, they discuss Jen’s journey from being a traditional therapist to adopting the 'Sovereign Therapist' approach, focusing on independence and self-liberation. They also discuss scarcity vs. abundance mindsets, mental resilience, physical health, and much more! 
Show Notes:
[0:00] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart. Dr. Hart welcomes guest, Jen Thompson to the listeners   
[1:05] Question: Why did you make the change to become a sovereign therapist? 
[3:45] Benefits of sauna and cold plunge therapy
[5:00] Building resilience through physical challenges 
[11:45] Question: What is your routine for using both the sauna and the cold plunge? 
[15:00] Scarcity and abundance mindsets
[18:15] “Whenever you catch yourself speaking as the victim to your circumstances, you are the only one holding yourself there. I mean, jealousy is a great emotion because it teaches us where we're lacking in our own life.”
[23:40] The limitations of medication in treating depression
[25:10] The importance of addressing the root causes of mental health issues
[42:00] Embracing change and facing fears
[46:00] Dare: The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks
[51:00] “Any movement that pushes somebody else to feel a certain way or think a certain way, forcing other people to abide by your beliefs is bullying.” 
[54:45] Listeners can find Jen Thompson on her IG @thesovereigntherapist and her podcast The Black Sheep Podcast
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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap which exists in the medical community. 
Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart:
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Instagram: @drmikehart
Twitter: @drmikehart
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In this episode of Hart2Heart, host Dr. Mike Hart talks with Dr. Boris Heifetz, an assistant professor of anesthesiology at Stanford. Dr. Heifetz shares insights from his extensive research and clinical experience, touching on topics like the placebo effect, the interplay between drugs and patient psychology, and the future of psychedelic medicine.
Show Notes:
[0:00] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart. Dr. Hart introduces the guest, Dr. Boris Heifetz to the listeners   
[0:30] Trial of Ketamine Masked by Surgical Anesthesia in Depressed Patients
[4:15] The debate of drug vs. ‘trip’ in psychedelic therapy
[7:45] “The short answer is, I think you can achieve psychological transformation without dissociation.”
[10:00] Ketamine for suicidal ideations
[18:00] The concept of dream awakening and its impact on trauma
[20:00] Discussing the scalability and accessibility of psychedelic therapy
[22:00] Importance of aftercare in psychedelic treatments 
[30:00] Ketamine and opioid-like effects discussed 
[31:45] Painkiller 
[37:00] Dr. Boris Heifetz reiterates the idea of an inner healing intelligence
[42:00] The interplay between SSRIs and psychedelics
[52:00] Question: Do you feel ketamine falls into the care of family physicians? Or do you feel like that should be delegated more to anesthetists and psychiatrists?
[53:30] If you want to know more about Dr. Boris Heifetz check him out on X @TheBorisLab or at https://heifetslab.stanford.edu/
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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap which exists in the medical community. 
Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart:
Social Links:
Instagram: @drmikehart
Twitter: @drmikehart
Facebook: @drmikehart

In this episode of Hart2Heart with host Dr. Mike Hart Dr. Hart talks with Eva Chipiuk, a Canadian lawyer known for her role in cross-examining Justin Trudeau. They discuss a range of topics from the legal implications of the Canadian government's actions during the pandemic to the nuances of political dynamics in Canada. They also touch on topics like the influence of international organizations on Canadian policies, the carbon tax, and the need for more transparent governance.
Show Notes:
[0:00] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart. Dr. Hart introduces Eva Chipiuk to the listeners    
[2:30] The legal process related to the Emergencies Act
[4:50] The decision-making process behind cross-examining Justin Trudeau
[7:25] Insights into Trudeau's response during the cross-examination
[13:45] Tucker Carlson and media influence
[17:00] Eva’s thoughts on the polarization in political discourse
[20:25] The role of personal autonomy in policy-making
[25:35] Eva shares her experience as a business owner during COVID-19
[36:30] Empowered Canadians
[37:00] Discussion about the carbon tax and its impact on Canadians
[41:00] The importance of Canadian citizens’ involvement in governance
[46:00] Alliance for Responsible Citizenship
[50:30] WHO and UN on Canadian policies
[54:00] Listeners can find Eva Chipiuk on X @forevaeva79 and her website: https://chipiuk.ca/
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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap which exists in the medical community. 
Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart:
Social Links:
Instagram: @drmikehart
Twitter: @drmikehart
Facebook: @drmikehart

In this solo episode of Hart2Heart with host, Dr. Mike Hart, Dr. Hart discusses the topic of testosterone: what it is, why it's important, symptoms of low testosterone, how to increase it naturally, and if and when testosterone replacement therapy may be needed.
Show Notes:
[0:00] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart. Today’s episode is a solo on testosterone   
[0:25] Question: What is testosterone?
[2:00] Symptoms of low testosterone
[5:00] Blood tests to order to check testosterone 
[10:00] Natural ways to increase testosterone
[20:00] Supplements for increased testosterone
[28:00] When it might be time to consider prescription testosterone
[35:00] Prescription testosterone
[42:45] Testosterone and fertility 
[50:24] Wrap up
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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap which exists in the medical community. 
Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart:
Social Links:
Instagram: @drmikehart
Twitter: @drmikehart
Facebook: @drmikehart
 

In this episode of Hart2Heart with host Dr. Mike Hart, Dr. Hart sits down with Kelsi Sheren, a combat veteran, author, and host of the Brass and Unity Podcast.  Together, they discuss a plethora of topics ranging from the effects of pharmaceuticals, and the benefits of plant medicine, to hormone therapies, SSRIs, and libido, as well as the evolution of the Canadian Military, and MAID. 
Show Notes:
[0:00] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart. Dr. Hart introduces Kelsi Sheren to the listeners  
[0:49] Question: Can you give the audience a brief background about yourself?
[0:57] Brass and Unity
[1:26] Brass in Unity: One Woman's Journey Through the Hell of Afghanistan and Back
[2:20] Military and Cannabis 
[4:15] Kelsi shares her detrimental experience with numerous pharmaceuticals 
[5:30] Question: What negatives were you getting from the pharmaceuticals specifically?
[7:25] Question: What was the first alternative medicine you found relief with?
[13:28] Types of Cannabis 
[14:10] Benefits of combining different forms of cannabis  
[17:05] Question: What benefits did you get from CBD?
[23:16] Question: What are your thoughts on why the military is being so difficult with treating veterans with psilocybin?
[29:40] Brass & Unity Podcast #95 - Kyle Creek "The Captain"
[38:40] Question: What improvements did you see when you started using testosterone?
[39:45] SSRIs and Libido 
[40:52] Benefits of Alpha GPC and CDP Choline
[46:34] Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) law
[59:43] Military Enlistment Rates 
[59:45] #103 From Combat to Science: Unraveling Truths with Andrew G. Huff
[1:03:49] CRTC and Podcasting
[1:10:39] Connect with Kelsi Sheren on IG @kelsi.brassandunity, Brass and Unity Podcast or her website Brass & Unity 
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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap which exists in the medical community. 
Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart:
Social Links:
Instagram: @drmikehart
Twitter: @drmikehart
Facebook: @drmikehart
 

In this episode of Hart2Heart with host Dr. Mike Hart, Dr. Hart sits down with Dr. Tro as they challenge conventional wisdom on weight loss, healthcare, and cholesterol. Dr. Tro shares his personal journey of overcoming obesity to critiquing the healthcare system. The episode delves into the inefficacies of calorie counting, the science behind low-carb diets, and the role of cholesterol in our bodies. Dr. Tro also discusses the importance of patient empowerment and the need for systemic change in healthcare. 
Show Notes:
[0:00] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart. Dr. Hart introduces guest, Dr. Tro to the listeners
[0:30] Check out The Low Carb MD Podcast with Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Brian Lenskes, Dr. Tro Kalayjian, and Megan Ramos   
[1:00] Question: How did you find the low-carb lifestyle? 
[1:20] Dr. Tro recounts a childhood experience that fueled his passion for healthcare
[9:00] Question: What was it that you found that was definitely wrong that was being said in the mainstream media about nutrition?
[12:35] Dr. Tro discusses the efficacy of calorie counting
[16:53] Question: Let's touch on the thermodynamics part. If someone is eating excessive calories, are they going to put weight on? 
[20:15] The thermic effect of food, particularly protein, is discussed
[23:38] Question: What role do hormones play in dieting?
[26:00] Benefits of a low-carb diet and PCOS
[28:25] Question: Do you need fiber in your diet?
[30:30] Question: What would you recommend psyllium husk for? 
[37:18] Question: What's your approach when you're looking at lipids and what do you like to see on a lipid panel? 
[38:55] Three focus points to look at in LDL
[44:50] Statins and LDL levels
[48:20] Question: What's your opinion on statins? Do you ever prescribe statins?
[55:40] Discussion on Metformin and Longevity 
[1:02:00] “You can be great. You can be an amazing practice, right? Take everything that's wrong with medicine and you can change it.”
[1:08:45] Listeners can find Dr. Tro at his website https://doctortro.com/, on Twitter @DoctorTro, and on IG @doctortro
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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap which exists in the medical community. 
Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart:
Social Links:
Instagram: @drmikehart
Twitter: @drmikehart
Facebook: @drmikehart