Life Enthusiast

Martin Pytela

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Life Enthusiast with Martin Pytela and guests is an educational program focusing on health and wellness from the holistic perspective - discovering the root causes and blocking factors of optimal health.

DEC 2

Podcast 494: The Power of Shilajit

Podcast 494: The Power of Shilajit In this episode, Rehmannia Thomas, founder of Supertonic Herbs and author of Shilajit: The Resin of Life, shares his expertise on Shilajit, its origins in ancient ecosystems, its transformative health benefits, and its historical role in Ayurvedic medicine. Together with Martin Pytela, they discuss practical tips for identifying pure, high-quality Shilajit in today’s market, empowering listeners to make informed choices for their health and well-being. Download our FREE Chronic Pain Manifesto. Subscribe to our newsletter, so you are always up to date with new health information, product tips, podcasts, webinars, and much more. Follow Life Enthusiast Podcast on Amazon Music and get new episodes when they become available! Find us on Telegram and catch our live show every Sunday @ 9:00 am PST 🎉 Big News! We’re now on Rumble! MARTIN: Greetings. This is Martin Pytela for Life Enthusiast podcast, life-enthusiast.com and with me today is Rehmannia Thomas. Rehmannia is the founder of Supertonic Herbs, a Chinese tonic herbs specialist. You may have heard the previous podcast that I did with Rehmannia. Well, today, a very interesting story. There is a book. Welcome, Rehmannia. REHMANNIA: Hey there. How you doing, Martin? Good to see you. MARTIN: Good. I’m really thrilled to know that you actually have put to paper all the research you have done into Shilajit. REHMANNIA: Yeah, I wrote a book about it. MARTIN: Yeah. What’s the subtitle there? REHMANNIA: Shilajit, The Resin Of Life. MARTIN: Of life. REHMANNIA: Pretty much straight to the point. MARTIN: Like, we’re not mincing the words here. We’re going all in. REHMANNIA: Yeah. Yep. Right to the core. MARTIN: Yeah. Well, okay, so I guess we don’t want to give it all away. We want people to want to read the whole book. Right. REHMANNIA: An interesting thing about Shilajit is that I think you can really get it in a nutshell because the discussion is very clear about what it is. Yet, you could study the ramifications and the details forever, and it’s wonderful. MARTIN: Actually. Maybe we should try and explain, this is a tonic, right? This will lift everyone in every possible way. Right? REHMANNIA: Yeah. In my lineage of Chinese herbalism, we refer to them as tonic herbs, which means, it’s an old Greek word meaning when you tonify, you’re tuning the strings of your instrument into harmony. So they actually kind of knew about the idea of everything needing to be in harmony. Well, Shilajit comes from the Ayurvedic tradition, not the Chinese, so it’s from India. But it is considered the same. It’s quantified the same. It’s termed, “Rasayan” which means the same thing as a tonic herb. It’s overall uplifting to work holistically on the entire organism, both mind, body and spirit.
NOV 22

Podcast 493: Truly Free from Toxicity

Podcast 493: Truly Free from Toxicity Welcome to the Life Enthusiast podcast! In this episode, Martin Pytela sits down with Steven Ezell, CEO of Truly Free, to uncover the hidden dangers that may be lurking in your household products. Steven’s journey began with a health crisis involving his newborn son, igniting a personal awakening that led to the creation of Truly Free — a company dedicated to refillable, plant-powered cleaning solutions. His story will inspire you to take a closer look at what’s hiding under your sink. Truly Free is giving you an incredible offer, enjoy 100 free loads with your first order! Download our FREE Chronic Pain Manifesto. Subscribe to our newsletter, so you are always up to date with new health information, product tips, podcasts, webinars, and much more. Follow Life Enthusiast Podcast on Amazon Music and get new episodes when they become available! Find us on Telegram and catch our live show every Sunday @ 9:00 am PST 🎉 Big News! We’re now on Rumble! MARTIN: Hello, this is Martin Pytela, the health coach at Life Enthusiast and with me today, Steven Ezell. He is the CEO at Truly Free, and we have been using this product for some time with great deal of pleasure. Steven, welcome! STEVEN: Martin, I am so excited for this conversation. This is going to be great. MARTIN: Yeah, well, Life Enthusiast, 25 years of helping people. Our motto, restoring vitality to you and to the planet. Well, this is more about the planet, but the you is also important because the number one problem in our modern industrial world is toxicity. STEVEN: No doubt, no doubt. And I’ve dedicated my, dedicated my life to solving that. MARTIN: Yeah, exactly. Could you tell a bit of history? How did we get here? STEVEN: Sure. Well, I guess my journey on this low tox world started off, geez, almost 17 years ago. I have five kids now, but when my firstborn son was just a couple weeks old, he broke out in this horrific rash. It looked like I literally dunked him in boiling water. He was just a couple weeks old. And I was getting him undressed, getting ready for his bath, and he was screaming and I thought just because he didn’t want, he wanted mom, it wasn’t me. And when I saw he had these, again, this rash was so bad from his neck all the way down to his ankles. I called over my wife, my wife’s a NICU nurse, so she’s used to working with very, very sick infants in the neonatal unit. And when I saw my wife freak out, I freaked out. And we bundled them up and straight to the pediatrician. And then the pediatrician was like, wow, this is really bad,
NOV 14

Podcast 492: Psychology and Purpose

Podcast 492: Psychology and Purpose In this episode, Martin Pytela sits down with Dr. Kim Chronister, a clinical psychologist with extensive expertise in relationship dynamics and mental health, to discuss the profound effects of personal identity and self-expansion on happiness and well-being. Dr. Chronister offers insights on navigating breakups, coping with depression, and sustaining healthy relationships, particularly in the context of recent societal challenges like lockdowns. She advocates for rediscovering oneself through hobbies and recognizing toxic behaviors, all while maintaining individuality in relationships. Listeners will learn practical strategies for healing, rebuilding, and cultivating fulfilling connections. Interested in working with Kim? Visit her website at DoctorKimChronister.com to learn more. Download our FREE Chronic Pain Manifesto. Subscribe to our newsletter, so you are always up to date with new health information, product tips, podcasts, webinars, and much more. Follow Life Enthusiast Podcast on Amazon Music and get new episodes when they become available! Find us on Telegram and catch our live show every Sunday @ 9:00 am PST 🎉 Big News! We’re now on Rumble! MARTIN: Greetings, everyone. This is Martin Pytela for Life Enthusiast podcast. And with me today, doctor Kim Chronister. I will let her tell her own story. But first and foremost, Kim is an accomplished person. She’s been through the mill. She has her chops. So listen carefully because her knowledge is won through the mill of life. This is not just reading books. Hello, Kim Chronister. KIM: Hello. Nice to see you again. How are you? MARTIN: That’s great. Yeah. You know, life always deals me something interesting every time. KIM: Yeah. MARTIN: Care to review some of the accomplishments that brought you here so that we know that you have the authority to speak of whatever we’re going to do next? KIM: Absolutely. So I’m a clinical psychologist, so I have a doctoral in clinical psychology. I’ve worked in inpatient treatment centers, outpatient treatment centers, been a director of rehab settings, worked in substance use, mood disorders. Right now, what I kind of specialize in are relationships, breakup, recovery, and helping people get through kind of arduous times and finding themselves, their identity and getting out of depression. So that’s kind of my wheelhouse right now. MARTIN: Boy, we’ve done a lot of that these last four years, have pretty much compressed all the things that have been perhaps brewing. Right? And then we have had the shutdowns and lockups and God knows what’s that really, what’s the word? Amplified all the friction that we may have had in relationships. Right. KIM: Absolutely. Yeah. And that’s why I think the research on what actually makes people feel filled up inside and the relationships that kind of nurture their identity and kind of making sure that people are thinking about self expansion, like people that actually motivate them with their goals if they’re going to be dating them. And then just the prongs of contentment with positive psychology research. MARTIN: Right. I think reflecting on myself, pursuit of a worthy goal seems to be the method by which I structure my day, as in I wake up wanting to do what I’m about to do.
NOV 5

Podcast 491: Unlocking the Power of Enzymes

In this Life Enthusiast podcast episode, Martin Pytela speaks with Patrick Buehl, CEO of Enzyme Experts, formerly known as Generation Plus, about serrapeptase, an enzyme known for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Patrick, who developed a range of enzyme-based health products, shares his journey about creating high-quality products that address modern health challenges like inflammation and scar tissue. Martin and Patrick share numerous success stories that highlight the transformative impact of these innovative solutions. Download our FREE Chronic Pain Manifesto. Subscribe to our newsletter, so you are always up to date with new health information, product tips, podcasts, webinars, and much more. Follow Life Enthusiast Podcast on Amazon Music and get new episodes when they become available! Find us on Telegram and catch our live show every Sunday @ 9:00 am PST 🎉 Big News! We’re now on Rumble! MARTIN: Hi, everyone. Martin Pytela here for Life Enthusiast podcast. Today, it’s my honor and a pleasure to be talking to someone I’ve known for over 20 years, Patrick Buehl, a formulator of enzymes, CEO of Enzyme Experts, and also inventor of other brands. Patrick, hi! PATRICK: Hi, Martin. How are you today? Thanks for having me. MARTIN: Oh, cheerful. You know, talking to old friends is a good thing. PATRICK: Yes, absolutely. MARTIN: Today, I feel we have a mission to make people supremely aware of serrapeptase, why they need it, how they need it, and why your product is actually better than the rest of them out there. But before we get to that, I would like to say, well, so I’ve known you for over 20 years. Could you talk about some early days when you were inventing enzymes? How did you get into this? PATRICK: Well, I’ll make a quick story of that. I pull my earlier interest and knowledge about enzymes from growing up in a feed store. From the tender age of 10. For 18 years, I found out what it really meant to catalyze events and to help animals properly assimilate the foods they consume into their most usable forms. And fast forward a couple years later, I was given the opportunity to manage the sales for the world’s very first systemic enzyme product, and I saw some flaws immediately in that formula. Everything was animal drive. They operated a much narrower pH and temperature range. I offered a vegetarian alternative. The company didn’t want that, so I began formulating products on our own, and that’s how serrapeptase and all of our other products were born. MARTIN: Awesome. Well, there’s a ton of research on serrapeptase itself, right? PATRICK: Yes. Serrapeptase is loaded with research. It’s derived from the enterobacterium Serratia E-15, and it’s been produced, Martin, and the reason we use it is to mimic the enzyme that silkworms use to escape the cocoon. So it has a number of different effects. MARTIN: Yeah, actually, remembering silk, I mean, it’s stronger than steel. Weight for weight, right? PATRICK: Yes, absolutely. Nature has developed something that we borrowed from to help the body recover from things like inflammation and scar tissue and just generally clean the whole human system up and help it heal itself. MARTIN: I’m thinking of the word fibrinolytic, as in dissolves fibrin. Fibrin being the scar tissue. I have so many stories from customers and friends and myself using this to deal with injuries and what not.
OCT 18

Podcast 490: Million Dollar Body

Podcast 490: Million Dollar Body This week, Nate Palmer, author of The Million Dollar Body Method joins Martin Pytela to share his approach to fitness. Nate introduces his 28-day plan for fat loss and energy enhancement, emphasizing practical habits such as morning routines, hydration, and simple exercises. Together, they discuss the importance of automating early-day actions to minimize decision fatigue, the connection between physical and mental health, and the power of protein-rich breakfasts for lasting energy. We hope this episode inspires you to make small, consistent changes that lead to long-term health and positive community impact. Connect with Nate ⬇️ Nate.fit GetNatesbook.com Youtube Instagram Download our FREE Chronic Pain Manifesto. Subscribe to our newsletter, so you are always up to date with new health information, product tips, podcasts, webinars, and much more. Follow Life Enthusiast Podcast on Amazon Music and get new episodes when they become available! Find us on Telegram and catch our live show every Sunday @ 9:00 am PST 🎉 Big News! We’re now on Rumble! MARTIN: Greetings. This is Martin Pytela for Life Enthusiast podcast. And today with me, Nate Palmer, the man who has written a book called the “Million Dollar Body”. And you do want to hear about that. Nate Palmer, welcome to Life Enthusiast. NATE: Thanks for having me on, Martin. I’m really excited to get a chance to chat with you about this. MARTIN: Yeah, for sure. The thing that impresses me about you, is that you understand the principle of reciprocity. You just let people have so much value. Let’s start with that. NATE: Thank you for saying so. I appreciate that. MARTIN: Yeah, no, let’s start with that. The giveaway. Let’s just tell people what it is that you’re actually letting them have for free. NATE: Oh, yeah, sure. Yeah, I like, yeah, let’s kick it off with that. So my book is called the Million Dollar Body Method. I’ve been in coaching and fitness and nutrition since 2008. I basically wanted at some point to combine all of the things that I found that have been very effective in working for people from a nutrient standpoint into a one place where you could read through it, have a, not just some information that’s like, hey, now, book a sales call, but literally could pick it up and then have a 28 day plan to follow, to do a personal experiment to see how much fat you can lose and how much energy you can gain, right off the bat. Because I feel like I see a lot of coaches and people like that who write books, but they’re just a glorified sales pitch. And I didn’t want to do that because I wanted to leave something that was, even if I’m not doing this particular brand of work in the next decade or two, I want people to be able to pick something else up and have good results from it. So you mentioned the norm of reciprocity, and I think that there’s something to that for sure. I love the idea that givers gain. But also, Martin, we’re in a serious health crisis right now. You and I,
OCT 10

Podcast 489: Healthy Celiac Coach

Podcast 489: Healthy Celiac Coach Welcome to another episode of the Life Enthusiast podcast! On today’s episode, Martin Pytela chats with Belinda Whelan, the Healthy Celiac Coach, about the complexities of celiac disease. Belinda shares her personal journey, emphasizing the importance of proper testing and diagnosis, which is often missed or mistaken for other conditions. She explains the genetic factors and how life events can trigger symptoms. Belinda also highlights the wide range of symptoms beyond digestive issues, including brain fog and fatigue, and discusses her coaching services and online program to support those managing the disease. Tune in to learn more about the proactive steps needed to live well with celiac disease and improve your quality of life. To find out about Belinda’s coaching program, you can check out her website: Belindawhelan.com Download our FREE Chronic Pain Manifesto. Subscribe to our newsletter, so you are always up to date with new health information, product tips, podcasts, webinars, and much more. Follow Life Enthusiast Podcast on Amazon Music and get new episodes when they become available! Find us on Telegram and catch our live show every Sunday @ 9:00 am PST 🎉 Big News! We’re now on Rumble! MARTIN: Greetings. This is Martin Pytela for Life Enthusiast podcast. And today with me, Belinda Whelan. She is the Healthy Celiac Coach. We’ll ask Belinda to explain, but welcome. BELINDA: Thanks, Martin. Thank you so much for having me on your show. It’s great to be here. MARTIN: Yeah, I appreciate the fact that you bring yourself a different continent, different accent, different experience, all of that. That’s just awesome. I love that. BELINDA: Yeah, yeah. It’s always great to connect with people on the other side of the world. I’m in Australia, so. Yeah, we were just saying earlier, winter here and summer for you. So, yeah, it’s great to connect. MARTIN: And it’s great that, of course, now it’s possible for us to consult with people using the same tool that you and I are using right now, talking over the Internet as if we were in each other’s face. BELINDA: Yeah, it is wonderful isn’t it? MARTIN: Yeah, great. BELINDA: Love it. MARTIN: So you come to it with Celiac in your business title. Most of the people that come to Life Enthusiast website come here looking for a solution to a problem that they may not necessarily understand. And I think that there are way more celiacs out there than what meets the eye or than what people think. They think, oh, I have just a little bit of indigestion, or I have a little bit of brain fog, or I have a little bit of immune challenge. Turns out, and I’m telling you, the world, that if you have a leaky gut, you also have a leaky brain and you also have a leaky immune system. BELINDA: Yes. MARTIN: What can you say to that? BELINDA: Yeah, I mean, celiac disease is one of those autoimmune diseases that I guess is becoming more and more known, whether that’s to do with more awareness or more people getting diagnosed, but it is, when we look at it, it’s not uncommon. Around 1 in 100 people do have celiac disease, and unfortunately, so many people are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, and this is a big one. So they go to their medical practitioner and they’re b...
SEP 26

Podcast 488: Mental Health Warrior

Podcast 488: Mental Health Warrior We are very excited to introduce Bruce Schutter to share his transformative journey through the depths of mental health challenges—bipolar disorder, anxiety, and alcoholism, which in turn led him to create the ‘Mental Health Warrior Program.’ This program focuses on mindset, emotional and lifestyle adjustments such as nutrition and exercise, advocating for emotional empowerment rather than reliance on medication. Bruce, alongside Martin Pytela, emphasizes the strong link between mental and physical health, offering listeners the ‘warrior tools’ they need to regain control of their well-being. We hope this podcast connects with those facing challenges or anyone who knows someone in need of support Download our FREE Chronic Pain Manifesto. Subscribe to our newsletter, so you are always up to date with new health information, product tips, podcasts, webinars, and much more. Follow Life Enthusiast Podcast on Amazon Music and get new episodes when they become available! Find us on Telegram and catch our live show every Sunday @ 9:00 am PST 🎉 Big News! We’re now on Rumble! MARTIN: Greetings. This is Martin Pytela for Life Enthusiast podcast. And with me today is Bruce Schutter. And we’re introducing Bruce because he is the mental health warrior and he is helping people get back on the track. Bruce, welcome to the show. BRUCE: Thank you. Thanks for having me. MARTIN: Oh, pleasure. As usual, it’s the story of the fallen hero who overcomes, right? BRUCE: Yes, it is. Yes. And I certainly have the story of the fall. But then the mental warrior program or taking care of our mental health is the journey upwards. MARTIN: Well, that’s the whole point, right? BRUCE: Exactly. MARTIN: My story is not that different. Mine was more about physical health, but take a pick. Right? BRUCE: Yep. No, no, but I was going to second it. As your mental health deteriorates, your physical health, your choices on foods and exercise, of course, all fall off the map. And so my physical health was no better than my mental health. MARTIN: Right. Well, and it’s tied. Right. Like, you would hear me talk about nutrition and how what you put into your body will truly control your physiology. And so, it’s sometimes hard to know where the chicken or the egg is or the horse and the cart. What was the primal mover here? Was it the nutrition or was it something, some dysregulation in the body itself? BRUCE: Correct. Right. And then you have, as I found, you have your mental health challenges. But alongside of, like we said, the nutrition, poor eating, I’m starting to have physical health problems, which certainly didn’t help my body working well. So kind of, in my mind, made the mental health problems even worse as my blood pressure skyrocketed, cholesterol, all sorts of additional things the doctors are trying to help you with. And it’s just, like you said, one giant connection and a big ball of problems going down the hill fast. MARTIN: Okay, well, maybe just to give the listener a bit of an overview, explain why you have the authority on what you’re teaching people now. BRUCE: Sure. Yeah, we did kind of jump into it there. So it started out when I was in high school, and I knew there were some challenges. I knew some things were different.
SEP 18

Podcast 487: Master Peace Clinical Study (Part 1)

Podcast 487: Master Peace Clinical Study (Part 1) Martin Pytela sits down with Matt Hazen from Human Consciousness Support to explore groundbreaking discoveries in the battle against environmental toxins. Matt shares insights from a recent study of 24 participants, investigating the effects of “forever chemicals” like lead, mercury, and graphene oxide have on our health. Together, they reveal the alarming rise in industrial toxins and introduce Master Peace, a natural solution aimed at helping the body detoxify and regain balance. Join us for an in-depth discussion on how we can reclaim our health in a polluted world, and don’t miss part two, where the study results will be revealed. Download our FREE Chronic Pain Manifesto. Subscribe to our newsletter, so you are always up to date with new health information, product tips, podcasts, webinars, and much more. Follow Life Enthusiast Podcast on Amazon Music and get new episodes when they become available! Find us on Telegram and catch our live show every Sunday @ 9:00 am PST 🎉 Big News! We’re now on Rumble! MARTIN: Hi, everyone. This is Martin Pytela for Life Enthusiast and with me today, Matt Hazen of Human Consciousness Support. We get the Master Peace product from Matt. And I am so grateful for this association. Welcome, Matt. MATT: Hi, Martin. Always good to talk to you. MARTIN: Yeah, Matt, I am just so impressed with you for, never mind all the anecdotal stories that we are getting from the field. I mean, my own included, people getting better, people having positive experiences. But you are really stepping it up, putting out real clinical, scientific, measurable data, right? MATT: Absolutely. Yeah. What we need to do, as an entire population, is learn how to be critical thinkers again. We’ve been programmed to believe the authority figures are the doctors a lot of times and what not, instead of looking for the data and evidence and analysis, which are ironclad facts. And so we’re real excited. And today we’re actually going to get a chance to show people what is our baseline, our beginning results to a study with 24 people. It’s really important that people see with their eyes and get to take this information in so they can understand the world that they live in and how best to maintain and thrive and have their best health in today’s unique times. MARTIN: Okay. This totally makes sense. I have been talking about the tragedy of the Industrial Revolution. On one hand, we are getting all these wonderful conveniences. We have products that are really helping us live lives that are more comfortable, but at the same time, we are polluting the planet in a way that’s just. Well, I think we are hitting what I would call the inflection point, the critical mass, the toxic point, where all of a sudden things are going to get out of hand. MATT: I agree. Yeah, we’re at a tipping point. We can look at not just human health and how the human race is in a worldwide health epidemic, but you can look at our woods, you can look at our ecosystem. Everything is showing trouble. And especially now that we’re looking at tested levels, we’re really going to see why. Well, it looks bad, but we’re going to really see why it’s looking that bad. MARTIN: Yeah, I actually wanted to introduce this concept. I don’t know if,
AUG 30

Podcast 486: Fitness with Brian Keane

Podcast 486: Fitness with Brian Keane We are thrilled to welcome Brian Keane on the podcast today. Brian’s remarkable journey began with serious health challenges and the use of alcohol as a coping mechanism, evolving into his role as a renowned global fitness coach and extreme endurance athlete. He opens up about how he conquered chronic headaches, gut issues, and emotional struggles by taking charge of his nutrition and fitness. Brian’s story underscores the importance of a holistic approach to health, one that integrates physical fitness with mental resilience, nutrition, and self-awareness. Today, he is dedicated to empowering others to enhance their energy, vitality, and body composition through online personalized fitness and nutrition coaching. Dive into more details on his website: https://briankeanefitness.com/ Download our FREE Chronic Pain Manifesto. Subscribe to our newsletter, so you are always up to date with new health information, product tips, podcasts, webinars, and much more. Follow Life Enthusiast Podcast on Amazon Music and get new episodes when they become available! Find us on Telegram and catch our live show every Sunday @ 9:00 am PST 🎉 Big News! We’re now on Rumble! MARTIN: Hello, everyone. Martin Pytela here for Life Enthusiast podcast. And with me today, I have Brian Keane. The business is known as Brian Keane Fitness. And just look at him. He looks fit, Brian. BRIAN: Martin, absolute pleasure to be on, and I’m really looking forward to chatting. MARTIN: Yeah, Brian, I want to try and pick you as one of the representatives of healthy maleness, the boy who grows to be a healthy man and expresses himself joyfully and is able to know why that is, how that is, and how to share it with others. What do you think? BRIAN: Yeah, let’s do it. Let’s dive into the story and try and serve in any way we can. MARTIN: Well, how did we get here? BRIAN: It’s interesting because we were speaking on my podcast when you were on, about your mercury fillings when you were 25 and how that kind of set you up on your journey. And mine is slightly different, but not completely away from what happened with you. I had a lot of health issues when I was a teenager, so I missed nearly a year of school because I would get these chronic headaches. And it was something that I went to every Western doctor. I was getting MRIs on the monthly, I was getting blood tests done regularly, and nobody could figure out what was going on. I just had these chronic headaches and migraines. And I ended up going to university the next year and started drinking a lot of alcohol, which, very weirdly, got rid of my headaches and became a coping mechanism. I know, a temporary solution, a band-aid on a bloody wound, but a temporary solution. BRIAN: And over the next few years, I used alcohol as a coping mechanism. And I moved to the states and I was working with Berkeley University. I was teaching soccer with Berkeley University. I have a sports background, and I ended up being hospitalized out there. I started spitting up blood and had to be hospitalized. And at the time, they said it was a bleeding ulcer or an ulcer that was bleeding, and that I had gallbladder problems. And they gave me a mouthful and handful of medications and were like: “Alright on your way, away you go.” And of course as you know,
AUG 22

Podcast 485: Decluttering Trauma

Podcast 485: Decluttering Trauma In this episode, Martin Pytela interviews Valerie Huard, a trauma and decluttering coach. Valerie’s research shows that there is a profound connection between trauma and material clutter. Valerie reveals how trauma can impair the brain’s ability to maintain order, leading to clutter that exacerbates stress and isolation. She shares her personal journey of healing from childhood trauma and outlines her holistic approach to decluttering, which addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of clutter. By helping clients process their emotions and foster a supportive community, Valerie guides them toward lasting transformation in their living spaces and overall well-being. If you would like to know more about how Valerie can help you, please visit her website: https://dowellht.com/ Download our FREE Chronic Pain Manifesto. Subscribe to our newsletter, so you are always up to date with new health information, product tips, podcasts, webinars, and much more. Follow Life Enthusiast Podcast on Amazon Music and get new episodes when they become available! Find us on Telegram and catch our live show every Sunday @ 9:00 am PST 🎉 Big News! We’re now on Rumble! MARTIN: Hello, this is Martin Pytela. Life Enthusiast health coach for Life Enthusiast podcast. With me today, Valerie Huard. VALERIE: Hi, Martin. MARTIN: Hello. Pleasure. Let me try and introduce you to our audience. Valerie, like myself, lives in Canada and like myself, has a pretty deep experience with trauma, both in her own life and helping others. And I think the aspect that we’re going to explore today is valuable. Many of our audience are going through what Valerie is helping people to deal with. Let’s dive in. Welcome. VALERIE: Awesome. Thank you. I’m really glad to be here. MARTIN: Yeah. Valerie, I think it would be very helpful to just hear what it is that you focus on in helping people to solve in their life. VALERIE: Yeah, I help people that have faced, unfortunately, some traumatic event. And because of that, eventually in life they started accumulating clutter. And now they are in a position where not only the trauma is blocking them, but the clutter is isolating them from inviting people at home or from doing some activity or finding some of their objects. MARTIN: Right? So sometimes it happens because you’re just too tired and too sick to keep up, right? And it just starts accumulating all around you. VALERIE: Yes. But it’s also because when someone had a trauma, the executive functions are affected after that. Yeah. Basically what happened is due to the fight or flight response. I think your audience already knows about the fight or flight response. After a trauma, the body needs to produce more cortisol. That’s the stress hormone in the brain. And for that the stress hormone raise, raise, raise and then slow down the frontal lobe. There is the executive function. This is where they are. So we’re talking about planning, organizing, sorting, working memory and focus. So all things that are really important to maintain a home tidy. MARTIN: Yeah I can relate to it in a minor way. I call it my travel brain, where on the travel day I can no longer think clearly. I have to be working off of a list because the executive function,

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Martin Pytela
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Life Enthusiast

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Podcast 494: The Power of Shilajit

Podcast 493: Truly Free from Toxicity

Podcast 492: Psychology and Purpose

Podcast 491: Unlocking the Power of Enzymes

Podcast 490: Million Dollar Body

Podcast 489: Healthy Celiac Coach

Podcast 488: Mental Health Warrior

Podcast 487: Master Peace Clinical Study (Part 1)

Podcast 486: Fitness with Brian Keane

Podcast 485: Decluttering Trauma

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