Your Health Your Way

James Ross
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  • ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

James Ross M.D. shares insights on health, business, and life

  1. 5D AGO

    Why Motivation Fades And What Actually Sustains Change

    We explore why motivation fades and how the brain sustains change through safety, presence, and identity. We share simple practices to train a regulated nervous system so growth feels aligned, repeatable, and meaningful. Watch this episode on YouTube -  https://youtu.be/4LGlfl3Kiwo • the annual surge of motivation and why it fades • motivation as emotional energy and its limits • anxiety disguised as urgency and comparison • survival mode and the brain’s need for safety • presence over pressure to enable learning • repetition, meaning, and consistency as drivers of change • identity-based habits versus outcome-based goals • renewal as restoration, not replacement • peace as a nervous system state that guides action • practical signals of safety to start the day • separating awareness from judgment to reduce threat • small, repeatable actions that match identity • body routines that support brain flexibility • reflection without urgency to stay aligned If this conversation resonated with you, I'd invite you to share it with someone who might need it. Follow on us on socials and watch this podcast on Youtube - https://linktr.ee/Dr.JamesRoss

    13 min

  2. 12/26/2025

    Former Christian Radio Host Shares His Story Of Battling Depression (Ft. Craig Westhoff)

    We trace Craig’s journey from a celebrated radio voice to a honest account of depression, anxiety, and a moment that broke oppression, then we walk the slow path of renewing the mind with science, silence, and spiritual direction. The goal is freedom through attention, embodiment, and community, not performance. • framing the scale of anxiety and depression worldwide • Craig’s hidden struggle behind public success • confession, community and the turning question of permission to be human • a visionary release and the start of soul mastery • what spiritual direction is and how sessions flow • silence as a tool for attention and presence • anxiety as data and story, not identity • renewing the mind through neuroplasticity and embodied practice • parts language to move from stuck to curious • exercise, sleep, nutrition and meds as body-first support • identity, authenticity and living from the inside out • choosing response over reaction and letting light in Reach out for help. Talk to someone. God’s grace is right there. He’s willing to meet you right where you’re at. Follow on us on socials and watch this podcast on Youtube - https://linktr.ee/Dr.JamesRoss

    1h 7m

  3. 12/12/2025

    Why Confident People Still Feel Like Fakes

    We explore the quiet split between being calm and capable at work and feeling spent and distant at home, and how imposter syndrome grows in that gap. We share research, lived moments from palliative care, and practical steps to move from secrecy to honest care. • ICU story that reveals dignity-centered decisions • definition of imposter syndrome and its prevalence in medicine • contrast between public reverence and private depletion • compassion fatigue as emotional exhaustion from carrying stories • honesty, reframing depletion, and self-compassion as tools • practical helps: transitions, boundaries, clear conversations • rituals of care to refill emotional reserves • message for all caregivers beyond healthcare • worth beyond productivity and perfection • closing reminder that both identities are real and valued If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who might need it Follow on us on socials and watch this podcast on Youtube - https://linktr.ee/Dr.JamesRoss

    11 min

  4. 12/05/2025

    Faith, Conflict, And Growing Up

    Two childhoods shaped by faith, affection, and chaos meet in a marriage that chooses ownership over excuses. We trace how family origins formed our conflict styles, how faith guided our parenting of six, and how reframing turns pain into legacy. • single-parent home vs youngest of seven • faith-filled environments with loneliness and anxiety • affection present alongside absent or conflicted fathers • conflict styles: open talk vs shutdown and avoidance • counseling, prayer, and differing church traditions • early marriage friction and unmet expectations • meeting in the middle through ownership and repair • parenting six: discipline, apology, service, and love • reframing hardship, building resilience, choosing legacy • practical tools: don’t sleep angry, apologize, keep talking If this resonates with you, or if you feel that this would resonate with someone that you care about, please share this episode with somebody Follow on us on socials and watch this podcast on Youtube - https://linktr.ee/Dr.JamesRoss

    36 min

  5. 11/21/2025

    How Stress Hijacks Your Body And How To Heal

    We explore how modern life keeps the stress response stuck on and what that does to hormones, sleep, mood, and energy. We share a practical path back to balance through rhythm, stillness, nutrient support, faith, and connection. • what stress is and how fight or flight works • chronic stress as a baseline and burnout signals • addiction to busyness and the purpose gap • men’s stress pattern and testosterone seesaw • women’s stress pattern and progesterone drain • adaptogens, magnesium, omega-3s, B vitamins, turmeric • faith, stillness, and the 4-7-8 breath • rhythms for sleep, meals, movement, and light • connection and community as regulators • moving from survival to restoration If this conversation spoke to you, share it with someone who might need the same reminder If you'd like to learn more about how we help people manage stress, balance hormones, and heal from burnout, visit us online or schedule a consultation Follow on us on socials and watch this podcast on Youtube - https://linktr.ee/Dr.JamesRoss

    12 min

  6. 11/14/2025

    Humanity In Cancer Care: Treat The Person Before The Protocol

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    14 min

  7. 11/07/2025

    You Change When You Believe A New Story About Yourself

    We explore how identity shapes behavior, why visualization trains the nervous system for aligned action, and how spiritual focus reinforces lasting change. Practical steps, family examples, and a five-minute practice help you embody the future you today. • identity before behavior and habits • visualization as mental rehearsal, not wishing • how the reticular activating system drives attention • family use for sport, school, relationships • questions that link feelings to future self • spiritual alignment through renewing the mind • a simple five-minute daily practice • encouragement to start small and stay rooted If this helped you, share it with a friend and leave a review so we can keep building this movement Follow on us on socials and watch this podcast on Youtube - https://linktr.ee/Dr.JamesRoss

    9 min

  8. 10/31/2025

    Choosing Peace Over The Grind: How To Work Hard Without Losing Yourself

    We name the tension high achievers feel between holy hard work and harmful overwork, then offer clear signs it’s time to pause. We share simple habits that protect peace, deepen presence, and let you lead from rest instead of fear. • the difference between hard work and overwork  • when work becomes identity rather than impact  • signs you need to step back and realign  • boundaries as leadership and courage  • working from rest versus earning rest  • practical rhythms: stop times, Sabbath, movement, presence  • guarding dinner, mornings, and sacred moments  • choosing peace over performance pressure Follow on us on socials and watch this podcast on Youtube - https://linktr.ee/Dr.JamesRoss

    12 min
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James Ross M.D. shares insights on health, business, and life

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  • Creator
    James Ross
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Your Health Your Way
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