Health Bite Dr. Adrienne Youdim

How do we effectively take care of our heart and our health so we can reduce our risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, or worse—death?
As we end this month’s podcast lineup, we’re back with yet another series of Health Bite in the News. And in this week’s episode, we’re going to be talking about news that concerns our heart’s health.
Heart disease is so preventable, if and only if we’ll take better care of ourselves. So join me today as we discuss what we can do to reduce our likelihood to go through major adverse cardiovascular events!
 
What you’ll learn from this episode:
"Sweet Deception: why artificial sweeteners like erythritol are being linked to major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE);Mediterranean Diet: a Lifesaver for Women's Heart HealthShopper's Guide to when to shop organic, EWG’s 2023 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce ™ feat Clean Fifteen ™ and Dirty Dozen™ list

“As always, just do your best. Do your best to eat well. Do your best to move your body. Do your best to get good sleep. Do your best to manage a healthy weight. Do your best to have compassion for yourself. And when you are doing your best, surrender to the fact that you are just a mere mortal.” – Dr. Adrienne Youdim
 


Today’s Health Bite: Eat more from the earth and less from the pantry. You can reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease/s by managing your cardiac risk factors, including your weight, cholesterol levels, and systolic blood pressure. Remember, prevention is key when it comes to heart disease.
 
 Recommended Resource/s: 
The Silent Killer: Uncovering the Risk Factors for Women’s Heart Disease (and How to Prevent It) with Dr. Odayme Quesada https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-silent-killer-uncovering-the-risk-factors-for/id1504295718?i=1000597267045Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ - Clean Fifteen ™ and Dirty Dozen™ https://ewg.org/foodnews/full-list.php

Ways to Connect with Dr. Adrienne Youdim:
Email: dr@dradrienneyoudim.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/Website: https://www.dradrienneyoudim.comRecommended Resource
Hungry for More: Stories and Science to Inspire Weight Loss From the Inside Out by Dr. Adrienne Youdim If you love it and you think it is of benefit, please share this podcast with one person that you love. You can also go to http://www.dradrienneyoudim.com and sign up for my newsletter. If you prefer to get information in written form, you can get these tips via newsletter every week.

Growing up, what kind of family or society did you have?
Did you feel safe and heard there? Were you able to express your heart in a healthy and non-toxic manner? Or maybe, it was a place of trauma and stress?


So for today’s podcast, I invited a good friend of mine to help us navigate through the science of trauma and hopefully find our way toward the healing path.


Dr. Noshene Ranjbar is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson and Director of the Integrative Psychiatry Clinic at Banner – UMC South. She also serves as faculty at the Center for Mind-Body Medicine where she is involved in building health promotion programs within Native communities.


In this episode, Dr. Adrienne and Dr. Noshene unravel the science behind trauma and adverse childhood experiences that affect people all over the world, highlighting how important it is to address and work on such issues.



What you will learn from this episode:
Understand the science behind traumaFind out how trauma impacts an individual as well as that individual’s overall health and well-beingAcknowledge the paramount significance of addressing issues related to trauma, as we collectively strive towards creating a better world 
“Our body and our mind have the capacity to heal itself if given the right tools and enough safety.”
– Dr. Noshene Ranjbar


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#CookForIran is a community of food lovers who care about the fundamental well-being of people and their basic freedoms. They have partnered with the Center for Mind-body medicine to train Farsi speakers to provide emergency support for the severe emotional and psychological pain and mental health illness including suicide that is currently being experienced by the Iranian people during the ongoing humanitarian crisis

The #CookForIran Community and Noshene Ranjbar organized this fundraiser:  Donate to trauma training & support.
Go Here: https://gofund.me/1ba91a14
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Ways to Connect with Dr. Noshene Ranjbar:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noshene-ranjbar-2039949/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosheneranjbar/ 
Recommended Resource
Hungry for More: Stories and Science to Inspire Weight Loss From the Inside Out by Dr. Adrienne Youdim If you love it and you think it is of benefit, please share this podcast with one person that you love. You can also go to http://www.dradrienneyoudim.com and sign up for my newsletter. If you prefer to get information in written form, you can get these tips via newsletter every week.

Do you feel like you can’t change your life for the better if you’re going to do it alone?
 Do you feel like you don’t have within you all that’s needed for you to live a life that’s healthier, and happier?


On last week’s podcast, we talked about the determinants of emotional and mental wellbeing, including something called environmental mastery, where we discuss how we already have what we need in order to deal with life’s hard times. But then again, even I would scoff at that notion sometimes, so I get it, that there are also people who find it hard to embrace that.


So for this week’s episode, we will focus on how we can cultivate our inner wisdom, and in doing so, be attuned to that environmental mastery that we all possess that will make us live more fulfilling, more nourished lives.


After all, our inner wisdom always has something it wants to communicate with us. We just got to learn how to listen and act upon that.



What you will learn from this episode:
Cultivating inner wisdom can lead to greater self-awareness, understanding of values, and deliberate decision-makingDeveloping a connection with your inner self can provide a sense of mastery over emotions and thoughts, leading to greater resilience and confidenceEmpower individuals to exercise agency and autonomy, making choices that align with their goals and aspirations

“Trust yourselves, my friends. You have everything that you need inside of you right here, right now, and just as you are.”
– Dr. Adrienne Youdim
 
Today’s Health Bite: Trust yourselves, that you have everything you need inside of you; all that you need to be able to live a more fulfilling and more nourished life. You just got to learn how to listen.
 
Recommended Health Bite Episode:
Being the Boss of Your Own Life: Health and Wellness Lessons from Dr. Seuss on His Birthday 
Resources Mentioned:
The Center of Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM)CMBM’s Dialogue with a Symptom, Problem, or IssueCMBM’s Safe Place, Wise Guide Imagery 
Ways to Connect with Dr. Adrienne Youdim:
Email: dr@dradrienneyoudim.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Website: https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com

Recommended Resource
Hungry for More: Stories and Science to Inspire Weight Loss From the Inside Out by Dr. Adrienne Youdim If you love it and you think it is of benefit, please share this podcast with one person that you love. You can also go to http://www.dradrienneyoudim.com and sign up for my newsletter. If you prefer to get information in written form, you can get these tips via newsletter every week.

This week, in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday, the conversation started with a tribute to Dr. Seuss. The topic then shifted to the universal psychological needs of agency, autonomy and mastery, which are related to our relationship with food and our bodies. 


The conversation then referenced Dr. Seuss's book, Oh, The Places You'll Go and the quote “You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself any direction you choose.” This quote represents autonomy, agency, and mastery values which are important for psychological and emotional well being. 


That’s why for today’s Health Bite, I’m going to discuss three important psychological needs that if you could understand and apply in your daily life, could help improve your relationships with others, with yourself, and of course, with food.


Join me today as I shed light on how surrendering to what you can’t control could help you redirect your attention toward the things you have control over. 


What you will learn from this episode:
Learn about agency, autonomy, and mastery and how they affect our lives:
Agency: The power to make choices and have an impact on our lives.Autonomy: The freedom to act independently and make decisions.Mastery: The feeling of being skilled and in control of something.Understand "status syndrome" and how letting go of what we can't control can help us focus on what we can:
Status syndrome: Judging ourselves by external factors like wealth or job title.Letting go of what we can't control: Focusing on what we can control, like our actions and attitudes.Discover the potential of agency, autonomy, and mastery to create positive changes in our lives:
The benefits of agency: Feeling fulfilled by making choices that align with our values.The advantages of autonomy: Being able to make decisions that are best for us without external pressures.The rewards of mastery: Feeling accomplished and motivated to keep improving.
“Surrendering to what we cannot control allows us to direct our attention towards what we can control.”
– Dr. Adrienne Youdim 


Today’s Health Bite:

We have choice. We have choice in the way in which we live our lives. We have choice in how we treat our bodies. We have choice in the words that we use towards ourselves. We have choice in how we nourish ourselves with food and by other means. We have choice in how we respond to life's circumstances. And in the end, that choice is so much more powerful than the notion of control. 

Ways to Connect with Dr. Adrienne Youdim:
Email: dr@dradrienneyoudim.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Website: https://www.dradrienneyoudim.comRecommended Resource
Hungry for More: Stories and Science to Inspire Weight Loss From the Inside Out by Dr. Adrienne Youdim If you love it and you think it is of benefit, please share this podcast with one person that you love. You can also go to http://www.dradrienneyoudim.com and sign up for my newsletter. If you prefer to get information in written form, you can get these tips via newsletter every week.

Do you find yourself an easy target for excess weight gain even when you’re already trying your very best to lose and stay away from those pounds?
Do you wonder why some people tend to gain weight more easily than others even when they’re keeping their activities under strict check while others do not?
As cases of obesity become more and more prevalent, it is important for us to understand why it is called a disease and why there are some people who are more likely to be overweight than their pal.
 
What you will learn from this episode:
Understanding Obesity: Exploring the Physiology of Excess Weight GainDefining Obesity and its impact on healthExploring the biological mechanisms behind weight gainUnderstanding the role of genetics and environmentWhy Some People are More Prone to Obesity: Unpacking the FactorsExploring the influence of genetics, environment, and lifestyle factors on weight gainUnderstanding the role of metabolism and hormonal imbalances in obesityHighlighting the impact of social determinants of health on obesityNormalizing Obesity: Approaching the Condition with Compassion and UnderstandingExamining the prevalence of obesity and its impact on societyChallenging stigmas and biases associated with obesityHighlighting the importance of empathetic and non-judgmental approaches towards people with obesityDiscussing effective strategies to promote healthy lifestyle changes and improve the overall well-being of individuals with obesity.
"If you find yourself in a difficult situation...I do recommend that you reach out to a medical professional that has been trained in this area."  – Dr. Adrienne Youdim 


Today’s Health Bites: 
"Excess weight is not insurmountable.""Adverse childhood events caused changes in the DNA cause epigenetic changes and methylations in the DNA that put these individuals at greater risk for developing obesity.""Verbal abuse was the adverse event that put people at the greatest risk for developing obesity.""People who had adverse childhood events are not necessarily using food to soothe." 
Recommended Healthbite Episodes
The Anatomy of Hunger: How Your Body Signals Hunger The Burden of Excess Weight on Your Mental Health and WellbeingSurfing the Urge: A Mindful and Actionable Approach to Navigate Your Cravings
Ways to Connect with Dr. Adrienne Youdim:
Email: dr@dradrienneyoudim.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Website: https://www.dradrienneyoudim.comRecommended Resource
Hungry for More: Stories and Science to Inspire Weight Loss From the Inside Out by Dr. Adrienne Youdim If you love it and you think it is of benefit, please share this podcast with one person that you love. You can also go to http://www.dradrienneyoudim.com and sign up for my newsletter. If you prefer to get information in written form, you can get these tips via newsletter every week.

Do you find yourself constantly craving instant gratification? Like finishing an entire Netflix series in one night, or feeling the satisfaction of clicking “Buy Now” at an online shop?

We all experience these moments of instant gratification and it can provide a great sense of accomplishment. However, if we don't take steps to manage our desire for quick and easy wins, it can have an impact on our health and well-being.

Join me today as we discuss the science behind managing our desire for instant gratification. My goal is to help you live the life you’ve always wanted while staying healthy.


What you will learn from this episode:
Discover the downside of instant gratification, especially in relation to our relationship with food and our body;Recognize how dopamine plays a role in the events that we continuously seek and want things in a seemingly unending manner; andFind out what doable action steps are there for you to practice as you work on managing your desire for instant gratification
“Give yourself more time, more trial and error, more grace. The science shows that this kind of self-acceptance makes you more resilient, and thus more likely to achieve your goals.” – Dr. Adrienne Youdim 


Today’s Health Bite: Become aware as to how instant gratification has trickled into your life. Create some boundaries to limit this impulse, then take this mindset to your long-term goals. Give yourself more time, more trial and error, more grace.
 
Binge-Worthy Health Bite Episode
Surfing the Urge: A Mindful and Actionable Approach to Navigate Your Cravings: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surfing-the-urge-a-mindful-and-actionable/id1504295718?i=1000554840450
Recommended Resource
Hungry for More: Stories and Science to Inspire Weight Loss From the Inside Out by Dr. Adrienne Youdim If you love it and you think it is of benefit, please share this podcast with one person that you love. You can also go to http://www.dradrienneyoudim.com and sign up for my newsletter. If you prefer to get information in written form, you can get these tips via newsletter every week.