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Send us a Text Message.Conversation with John Pederson about the physical, spiritual, and psychological benefits of sauna and thermic bathing. Topics of Discussion:-Emerging research and popularity in sauna-Cultural significance and key principles for thermic bathing-Science behind the body’s response to contrast therapyJohn Pederson is a wellness operations consultant and programming director based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He began his work helping communities create and sustain innovative...

Send us a Text Message.Conversation with Dr. Cassie Wilder regarding hormone replacement therapy for women going through menopause and its emerging research. Topics of Discussion:-An explanation of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and when to start to reduce risks-HRT prescriptions acting as an art form rather than a science-Ways to find doctors that will support the patient’s personal choice in medicineDr. Cassandra Wilder, registered Naturopathic Doctor (NMD), is the Founder of Minneapolis...

Send us a Text Message.Conversation with Macy Grishaw about the benefits of achieving natural detox through Brazilian lymphatic drainage massages. Topic of Discussion:-Conditions and systems within the body that are supported by proper lymphatic drainage-Symptoms and signs that may indicate drainage is needed-At-home lymphatic drainage massage techniques and tips to kickstart a natural detoxMacy Grishaw is a licensed massage therapist and the proud owner of Lymph Lounge, Minnesota’s first and...

Send us a Text Message.Conversation with Evan Strewler about the use of human performance testing to improve health and longevity. Topics of Discussion:-The mission behind Human Performance Health, and athletic performance center-Top three performance tests that are recommended for all including VO2max, DEXA Scan, and resting metabolic testing.-Building recommendations from test results that are specific to each individualEvan Strewler serves as the Head Performance Physiologist at Human...

Send us a Text Message.Conversation with Betsy Weiner who shares how her training in Yoga and Ayurveda supports her work with clients as they lean into creativity, joy, radical silliness, childlike curiosity and wonder.Topics of Discussion:-Practicing subtraction and releasing additives that inhibit creativity and wonder-Providing guidance on what tools and spiritual teachings are the most practical and accessible -Finding the combination of holistic practices, such as yoga and Ayurveda, to s...

Send us a Text Message.Conversation with Dr. Mark Stephany discussing why one should care about their health and take ownership of it through the power of lifestyle as medicine.Topics of Discussion:-Overlap between the traditional medical space and lifestyle medicine-Understanding the Lifestyle Determinants (Pillars) of Health-Differences between functional medicine and lifestyle medicineDr. Mark Stephany is a board-certified internal medicine physician and American College of Lifestyle Medic...