Integrated Being

Dr. Elizabeth Cook
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Integrated Being podcast is brought to you by my efforts as a certified life coach. I provide this seeking support with the tools and mindset to make positive and lasting changes in their lives. Come join us on our weekly podcast where I throw in a dash of realness, a pinch of humor, a smidgeon of health advice, and a touch of essential oil tips to brighten your day.

  1. Why Everyone Is Obsessed With Protein (And What You're Missing)

    15h ago

    Why Everyone Is Obsessed With Protein (And What You're Missing)

    Protein is everywhere but do we actually need more of it? In this episode of Illuminating Being, we explore the growing obsession with protein and the questions many of us are asking. Is the protein craze driven by our nutritional needs, or by powerful marketing messages? Together, we discuss how nutrition trends shape the way we think about food, why whole foods and gut health deserve more attention, and how to move beyond food anxiety toward a more balanced and mindful approach to eating. We also explore the importance of understanding our individual needs instead of chasing one-size-fits-all nutrition advice. In this episode, we discuss: Why protein has become today's biggest nutrition trendWhether most people actually need more proteinThe influence of food marketing on our eating habitsThe role of whole foods and plant-based nutritionWhy gut health and the microbiome matterMoving beyond food fear and nutrition confusionMichael Pollan's simple philosophy for healthy eatingFinding balance instead of perfectionWhether you're feeling overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice or simply curious about the science behind the headlines, this conversation offers a thoughtful perspective on what it truly means to nourish your body. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow Illuminating Being and share it with someone who could benefit from this conversation. Connect with Elizabeth Cook:🌐 Website: https://www.integratedbeingllc.com/🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-cook-phd📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrated_being/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1887YBQfea/ Thank you for listening to Illuminating Being, where we explore the connections between body, mind, leadership, and living with greater intention.

    25 min

  2. 5d ago

    The Balance Myth: Finding Alignment When Life is in Constant Motion

    What do you do when everything you love is in motion at once? Amidst the changes of life and watching my children all grow up at differing stages of life in one season, I have been thinking about when or if there will ever be a year where things seem to calm down. I realized that the concept of balance is a myth and that a blending or alignment of life is how to stay present and grounded when life is constantly changing around you. Because the truth is that life is not a fixed point but a changing, transforming system that requires a different approach. Today on the blog & podcast, I am debunking the balance myth and sharing how to stay grounded and find alignment when life is in constant motion.

    14 min

  3. Jun 23

    Awareness + Intention: How to Be Radically Present in Your Own Life

    How present are we with the people that are right in front of us? Integrated Being is a space where we take the time to slow down long enough to actually think about the lives we are living, not the lives we are performing or scrolling past, but the actual lives we live day to day. Today on the podcast & blog, we are discussing the power of awareness and intention and how they work together to help you become radically present in your own life. Awareness and intentions work hand in hand; one without the other goes nowhere. All things in life transform with small shifts. It’s these small shifts that can truly change the entire shape of a day, a relationship, and your life.

    16 min

  4. Jun 18

    Caring with Intention: Holistic Health for Pets and Their People

    In this episode of Integrated Being, I sit down with holistic veterinarian, author, and educator Dr. Judy Morgan to explore how the way we care for our pets reflects the way we approach health and well-being as a whole. Dr. Judy shares her journey from traditional veterinary medicine to becoming a leading advocate for holistic pet care. Together, they discuss the impact of nutrition, environmental toxins, preventive wellness, dental health, and natural alternatives to common pet care practices. The conversation highlights how small, intentional choices can help pets live longer, healthier, and more vibrant lives. Whether you're a lifelong pet parent or simply interested in living more intentionally, this episode offers practical insights into creating healthier environments, making informed decisions, and embracing a more holistic approach to caring for the animals we love. In this episode, you'll learn:• Why whole-food nutrition matters for pets• The hidden effects of household toxins on animal health• Natural approaches to flea and tick prevention• Common misconceptions about pet dental care• Simple steps to support your pet's long-term wellness• How awareness and education empower better health choices Connect with Dr. Judy Morgan:Website: drjudymorgan.com Remember: You don't know what you don't know but once you do, small changes can make a meaningful difference.

    37 min
  5. Food Guidelines, Nutrition Advice, and the Limits of Certainty: Learning to Eat in a Complex World

    Jun 11

    Food Guidelines, Nutrition Advice, and the Limits of Certainty: Learning to Eat in a Complex World

    Food Guidelines, MyPlate, and the Search for Certainty | Illuminating Being Podcast In this episode, we explore a question that sits underneath much of modern nutrition discourse: how do we actually know what to trust when it comes to food? From the food pyramid to MyPlate and evolving dietary guidelines, public nutrition messaging has shifted over time. Yet the deeper tension remains unchanged. In a world shaped by competing nutrition advice, food marketing, and rapidly expanding research, clarity is not always the outcome of more information. This conversation does not attempt to resolve food into a single framework. Instead, it examines the limits of certainty in nutrition science and the reality that healthy eating is shaped by biology, lived experience, family systems, and culture. Topics include dietary guidelines and public health nutrition, intuitive eating, plant-rich whole foods, selective eating in children, and the practical realities of feeding families. The discussion also touches on how food frameworks like MyPlate function at a population level, and why they may not always translate neatly into individual experience. At its core, this episode is about attention. Noticing how food affects the body. Recognizing the influence of information systems. And understanding that guidance and experience must remain in dialogue, not competition. This is a reflective conversation for anyone thinking seriously about nutrition science, food awareness, and the everyday decisions behind how we eat. Listen to explore the space between guidance and lived experience, and what it means to navigate food in a complex world.

    25 min

  6. Jun 4

    What If Fear Is Actually a Signpost for Growth?

    Fear is often treated as something to overcome, avoid, or eliminate. Kris Land sees it differently. In this conversation, Kris reflects on the experience that shaped a question he spent decades exploring: What happens after success, and what are we actually here to do? After building and selling a software company as a teenager, he found himself confronting a deeper sense of uncertainty that achievement alone could not resolve. We discuss the ideas behind his novel, The Infinity Within, including the relationship between fear and doubt, the concept of the soul, the stories we inherit about who we are, and why curiosity may be more useful than certainty. Kris also shares the three simple principles that have guided his life for decades, his views on synchronicity, and the practical habits that help him approach each day with intention. This is a conversation about purpose, self-trust, personal responsibility, and the possibility that some of the answers we seek are closer than we think.

    34 min
  7. Family Meals, Attention, and the Slow Disappearance of Shared Presence in Modern Life

    May 28

    Family Meals, Attention, and the Slow Disappearance of Shared Presence in Modern Life

    In this conversation, we explore what may quietly be disappearing from modern life through the loss of shared meals, unhurried conversation, and collective presence. What begins as a discussion about family meal time becomes a deeper reflection on attention, technology, agency, and the subtle ways culture shifts over time. Together, we examine how distraction has gradually replaced rhythm, how convenience often reshapes human behavior without us noticing, and why the table was never simply about food. The conversation moves through parenting, screens, communication, emotional transmission, and the role shared experiences play in shaping identity and connection. Rather than framing technology as purely harmful or purely beneficial, they sit with the tension of living in a world that offers unprecedented access while often leaving people feeling increasingly disconnected. At the center of the discussion is a simple but increasingly rare idea: that gathering together, even briefly and imperfectly, still matters.

    22 min

  8. May 21

    Building a Strong Foundation: Lessons for Living An Integrated Life

    In this episode of The Integrated Being, I reflect on what it means to build a strong foundation in leadership, work, family, health, and self. Through stories, personal reflections, and lessons inspired by Dee Hock’s systems thinking, she explores the difference between chasing solutions and actually tending to what’s underneath our lives. This conversation is for anyone who feels stretched thin, overwhelmed by noise, or disconnected from themselves while still trying to hold everything together. A thoughtful episode on wholeness, awareness, resilience, and creating a life that can truly support who you’re becoming. If this episode speaks to you, follow The Integrated Being and share it with someone who may need the reminder too.

    16 min
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Integrated Being podcast is brought to you by my efforts as a certified life coach. I provide this seeking support with the tools and mindset to make positive and lasting changes in their lives. Come join us on our weekly podcast where I throw in a dash of realness, a pinch of humor, a smidgeon of health advice, and a touch of essential oil tips to brighten your day.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Elizabeth Cook
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    130
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Elizabeth Cook