Paige Talks Wellness Paige Harris

John E. Lewis, Ph.D. is the Founder and President of Dr Lewis Nutrition™ and past full-time Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is also a Diplomat, Faculty Member, and Advisor of the Medical Wellness Association.  He is a lecturer for the Institute for Brain Potential.  He has been the principal investigator of over 30 different studies in his research career. During that time, he either directly raised or indirectly supported raising over $23 million in grants, gifts, and contracts for research studies and clinical trials and educational programs for medical students. Much of his research has focused on evaluating the effects of nutrition, dietary supplementation, and exercise on various aspects of human health and disease.

In addition to his research, Dr. Lewis has been an invited national and international lecturer at conferences and workshops and as a guest on television shows, where he discusses the findings of his research and provides guidance and recommendations as an expert in the field of health and wellness. He has over 180 peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals, where his work has first appeared in print, including some of the leading scientific journals, such as AIDS and Behavior, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, American Journal of Public Health, Journal of the International AIDS Society, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Nutrition and Cancer: An International Journal, Sports Medicine, Stroke, The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, and The Gerontologist. He has also mentored many different students, from undergraduates to post-doctoral trainees, in how to conduct clinical research and how to apply the principles of health promotion into daily practice.  His seminal publication in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease from his Alzheimer’s study not only spurred him to leave academics and pursue a science-based business career, but also enabled him to be selected for a widely-acclaimed TEDxMiami talk about how dietary supplementation can improve brain health.
Dr. Lewis also embodies the model of health and wellness by eating a whole-food, plant-based diet for over 27 years, taking certain key dietary supplements, and through a rigorous, daily exercise training program. John has a passion for educating others about the value of nutrition, exercise, and health, and he will continue to study the application of clinical nutrition for the benefit of mankind.
In this episode, we cover:
- how he turned his love for learning into his career
- what polysaccharides are and how they're beneficial for health
- the benefits of polysaccharides on brain health
- how taking care of your brain NOW sets you up for life
... and more!
You can connect with him over on Instagram: @drlewisnutrition
Or check out his website: drlewisnutrition.com
You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com
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If you're someone who struggles with binging or indulging or feel like you have a rocky relationship with food, know you're not alone. It's more pervasive than most people think!
Inside this episode, you'll discover:
- why binging and indulging are NOT the same thing
- how to truly tune into your body's hunger signals
- a list of questions to help you figure out if you truly want to indulge
... and more!
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Show Notes:
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Join the Compass Method DIY Program
Jump inside my Rock the Bloat Minicourse
Get my Core-Gi Workout Program with the exclusive listener discount!
Join my Brain Rewiring Masterclass
You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com
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Margaret Robinson Rutherford Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with thirty years of experience, is also an author, TedX speaker, and podcast host. Her book, Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free from the Perfectionism That Masks Your Depression, has reached thousands here in the US, as well as having an international impact, with translations reaching from Korea to Italy, Turkey to Germany. Her highly popular podcast, The SelfWork Podcast, has been continuously rated as one of the best podcasts for mental health and depression, and her TedX talk hit the top 50 in 2023.
Dr. Margaret’s known for her vibrantly engaging and theoretically well-crafted presentations, whether live or virtual. Whether her diverse audiences are made up of mental health professionals, construction workers, or office managers, her passionate message is that healthy mental and emotional lives can be created through becoming more transparent with one another. Sharing who you really are with those you trust is a huge step toward connection and good mental health. Rates of depression and suicide are skyrocketing. And there’s something we can do!
She’s further challenging the mental health profession to question their overreliance on the official symptom checklist for diagnosis. Instead, we need to create normalcy around suicidal feelings, listen to each person’s actual experience of their life, and respond with safety and compassion, rather than stigmatizing this very real and excruciatingly painful part of human existence.
*Though I usually don't do this, I wanted to be sure to put in a content warning here for discussion of self-harm and suicide.*
In this episode, we cover:
- how she pivoted from a career in music to psychology
- why people use perfectionism to mask depression
- the story behind her book - Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free from the Perfectionism That Masks Your Depression
- how you can start to express and accept yourself
... and more!
You can connect with her over on Instagram: @drmargaretrutherford
Or check out her website: drmargaretrutherford.com
You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com
Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the show - and join the Imperfect Health Fam over on Facebook.

Finally made it into my THIRD trimester (where has the time gone?!) and so it's time for my second trimester recap!
Inside, I'll be discussing all of the symptoms I've experienced from weeks 13 through 27 of pregnancy.
In short, I now understand why people like being pregnant.
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Show Notes:
Get 20% off Natural Cycles and a free thermometer when you sign up with this link!
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Join the Compass Method DIY Program
Jump inside my Rock the Bloat Minicourse
Get my Core-Gi Workout Program with the exclusive listener discount!
Join my Brain Rewiring Masterclass
You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com
Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the show - and join the Imperfect Health Fam over on Facebook.

While modern medicine is definitely a wonder, it isn't always working to help your body.
Chronic use of medicines like ibuprofen (Advil), acetaminophen (Tylenol), and proton pump inhibitors (Prilosec, Nexium, Prevacid, etc.) come with some nasty side effects that you might not know about.
Inside this episode, you'll discover the potentially negative consequences of popping these pills daily, as well as what you can do to maximize your body's function and health without them -- pain-free!
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Show Notes:
Your Daily Ibuprofen is Wrecking Your Gut!
Tylenol SUCKS For Your Liver
Pharmacology of Proton Pump Inhibitors
Review of the Long-Term Effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors
Proton pump inhibitors and dementia: A nationwide population-based study
Join my pH Balance DIY Program - and get off the PPIs for good!
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Join the Compass Method DIY Program
Jump inside my Rock the Bloat Minicourse
Get my Core-Gi Workout Program with the exclusive listener discount!
Join my Brain Rewiring Masterclass
You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com
Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the show - and join the Imperfect Health Fam over on Facebook.

Nicole received her doctorate in counseling psychology from West Virginia University. She was clinically trained in the Department of Psychiatry at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She also has specialized training in the integration of mind-body therapies in the treatment of chronic gastrointestinal disorders and somatic disorders from the Allegheny Center for Digestive Health. Dr. Trainer has been studying integrative mental health since 2009 and has advanced training in mindfulness-based interventions, HeartMath biofeedback, and functional approaches to depression and anxiety, including nutrition, micronutrient therapy, and amino acid therapy.
Dr. Trainer has been working in private practice since 2011. She founded Native with the intention to shift the conversation in mental health care away from deficits and subjective lists of symptoms treated largely with pharmaceuticals to one focused on innate health and the integration of evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies. Further, Dr. Trainer believes that a more dynamic and holistic approach to mental health treatment would better prepare an individual for the lifelong process of understanding their emotional self and taking care of their mental health.
Dr. Trainer is also passionate about raising mental health awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding seeking help for mental health problems. She encourages a conceptualization of mental health that is more fluid and allows for occasional disruptions in emotional well-being to be embraced as a natural part of the human experience and not pathologized.
In this episode, we cover:
- how she became a pioneer in the nutritional psychology space
- how inflammation, oxidative stress, brain plasticity, and your microbiota affect your mental health
- how chronic GI disorders and mental illnesses are linked
- why symptoms are invitations to explore more about yourself and your body
... and more!
You can connect with her over on Instagram: @nativementalhealth
Or check out her website: nativeclinics.com
You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com
Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the show - and join the Imperfect Health Fam over on Facebook.