Women Talking Frankly Candace Burch and Kyle McAvoy

Join Candace and Kyle for a fascinating discussion about the modality of hypnotherapy and how it can create lasting changes in someone’s life.

Guest: Amy Green Smith is a hypnotherapist, public speaker, personal improvement coach, and experienced podcaster with over nine years and 500+ episodes under her belt. One of her main goals is to help people move beyond their ‘limiting beliefs.’

Visit her website and podcast, The Bold Faced Truth, which addresses the issue of people-pleasing and many more topics: Amy Green Smith's Website.



Covered in this Episode:


Introduction to Hypnotherapy: Amy explains what hypnotherapy is and how it can be used to make meaningful changes. Hypnosis involves slowing down brain waves to the theta state, an ‘in-between awake and asleep’ phase, where the inner critic is silenced, allowing receptivity to new messages.
Brain Wave States: Learn about the different brain wave states – alpha and beta (awake states), theta (hypnosis state), and delta (deep sleep). The theta state is similar to a hypnotic trance, like when you arrive at a destination while driving but can't remember the journey.
Conscious vs. Subconscious Mind: The conscious mind comprises about 5% of our functioning, while the subconscious mind takes up the other 95%. In the theta state, the inner critic goes to sleep, making it easier to accept new messages and reframe beliefs.
Hypnosis Process: Hypnosis includes induction (e.g., sequential breaths, hand movements) followed by deepeners (visual/auditory/visceral stimuli). In the theta state, Amy uses affirmations, sounds, and hand movements to reduce cortisol levels, similar to ‘meditation with a goal.’
Consent and Values in Hypnosis: A person cannot be hypnotized to do something against their value system. Hypnotherapy works towards consensual changes an individual wants to make.
Coming Out of Hypnosis: Techniques to wake from the theta state include ‘counting out’ (counting backwards). Post-session, most people feel relaxed, calm, and may experience a sense of well-being.
Amy’s Program "Worthy": A 9-month program designed to achieve dramatic life changes. Amy shares details about this transformative program during the conversation.
Free Resources: Visit Amy’s website for a free workbook on people-pleasing, perfectionism, and overachieving. Check out “How to Speak Up for Yourself Without Being a Dick” and other freebies.

Ways to Connect with Amy Green Smith:


Website: www.amygreensmith.com
Instagram: @heyamygreensmith

Some of Amy's Favorite Influences:


Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/
Iris Apfel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iris_Apfel

Tune in to this insightful episode and discover how hypnotherapy can help you banish toxic thinking and boost your self-confidence!



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Candace Burch:

YourHormoneBalance.com

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Kyle McAvoy:

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We begin with Teena’s story, where she describes starting music lessons at 7-years-old on “traditionally female”  instruments like violin and piano, but later found that it was guitar and percussion that spoke to her …. “It was like a steam train after that, no one could stop me.” Teena takes us behind the scenes of her groundbreaking career as a musician playing with Johnny Lee Hooker and as lead percussionist with the Van Morrison band; how she transitioned from ‘rocker’ to sound therapist.

 

In this episode Candace + Kyle also discuss:


The origins of sound therapy dating back thousands of years
How sound baths relate to other meditative practices like yoga, Qigong, Tai chi….
How sound therapy can relieve stress & anxiety, bring greater calm/ sense of peace, etc..
The self-healing aspects of sound therapy 
Using sound frequencies for early detection of cancers   
How Teena used sound therapy to deal w/ PTSD of breast cancer and chemotherapy
Ways to experience sound therapy at home

 

References:

On health benefits of sound baths:


The NY TIMES: Can a Sound Bath Wash Away Your Worries? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/29/well/live/sound-bath-meditate-health-benefits.html 
Forbes: A Psychologist Explores The Healing Power Of ‘Sound Baths’https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2024/01/16/a-psychologist-explores-the-healing-power-of-sound-baths/?sh=75b7d1034942

 

Contact Teena Lyle:

Aurora Sound and Reiki Therapy

https://aurorasoundandreikitherapy.co.uk/

Zoom consults soon: Watch This Space 

 

Teena recommends: 

Guy Douglas – The Gong Guy (online) https://www.gongguy.com/

 

Michelle Kellogg Mindful Mystic™

Chakra Balancing Reiki & Sound Healing 

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Sound, Scent and Soul (Trauma work) https://www.theartofsoundhealing.com/treating-trauma-with-sound-therapy/

 

Koshi Bells, Singing bowls, Energy Chimes, Flutes, Gongs…. 

https://soundhealinglab.com/products/koshi-chimes



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Candace Burch:

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Kyle McAvoy:

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This week’s guest is Shivani Gupta, PhD, an Ayurvedic Practitioner who completed her PhD on Turmeric and its various uses. Shivani’s vision is to support allopathic medicine with the ancient practices of ayurvedic medicine.  She started the women-only run company of Fusionary Formulas (https://fusionaryformulas.com). Her formulas are designed to help with inflammation, pain and adequate rest.



Shivani is also a national speaker, the author of an upcoming book, has her own TV show and podcast (Vibrant Health) and a private consulting practice.



In this episode we discuss:



What is ayurvedic medicine?: A system of healing, health and medicine over 5000 years old from India. Goal is to have mind, body and spirit in alignment.



Six main pillars:


Know your dosha (Vata, pitta, kapha)
Detoxification
Circadian rhythm: how to live in sync with nature
Nutritional support: how, what, when to eat
Gut health: at the base of everything
Self care practices: to manage your health



Shivani reviews the 3 main doshas; we each have a predominant one and a secondary one. Treatment is aimed at supporting our doshas. Knowing one’s doshas helps us to get in alignment with what we need to live a balanced life.

 

CONNECT WITH SHIVANI:




Take the quiz to discover your dosha: https://shivanigreenliving.clickfunnels.com/quiz-page1671373749045.
Take 15% off “Unwind Tea” (great for stress) - use code “Womentalkingfrankly” and get 15% off of your first order (https://fusionaryformulas.com/products/unwind-tea)
Follow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/



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Candace Burch:

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Kyle McAvoy:

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On today’s episode, we do a bit of a pivot and learn the causes and treatments of the epidemic of knee pain. Both Kyle and Candace have traveled this journey and have a personal interest in learning more about this topic and sharing this knowledge with our listeners.

 

Our guest today is Dr. Russell Riggs, who spent 25 years in the ER treating all kind of patients. His interest in treating knee pain grew from his father’s experience, as well as his own, plus from all of the patients he saw in the ER who struggled with this issue.

 

Many factors have made knee pain one of the top conditions globally: three of the leading causes are obesity, aging and an unprecedented number of knee injuries. Another common cause is the tendency for young athletes to concentrate on one sport while growing up, which can lead to overuse injuries of the knees.

 

Dr. Riggs co-opened Reflex Knee Clinic in Tigard, OR back in 2011 and has since opened two more: One in Bellevue, WA and a third in Scottsdale, AZ. During today’s episode, we delve into various non-surgical options for knee pain/injuries/conditions.

 

Some of the topics that we cover during our time with Dr. Riggs:


What sets his approach apart from more traditional ones
The parts of the knee & how different activities can be hard on knees
Why he uses ultrasound to evaluate knee problems
How does a doctor make a decision to do a total knee replacement (TKR): are these often done too soon? What can people do to avoid this?
What happens with a TKR: what is the usual outcome and what limitations are there afterwards?
What is stem cell treatment? What is the cost and what is its effectiveness?
What is PRP (Platelet rich plasma)? What is its cost/effectiveness?
What makes some PRP treatments more effective/less painful: Dr. Riggs explains how various machines work and why some are better


What is hyaluronic acid? Cost/effectiveness?
Which of these treatments are covered by insurance? What is the outlook for the future in terms of insurance coverage?


What is a cortisone injection? When is it appropriate/what are its limitations/are there long term undesirable effects?
The importance of staying active and stress management
Best diet & supplements for knee health

 

TAKEAWAYS:


Avoid processed foods, added sugar and simple carbs. Fats are NOT the enemy
Helpful supplements: Vit D, Glucosamine/chondroitin, ginger, turmeric, fish oil, MSM (all excellent for joint health)
Manage stress: too much cortisol being released can have an effect like a cortisol injection and causes more inflammation and damage
Estrogen is protective against joint damage. Postmenopausal women not on (Bio-identical) hormones have accelerated joint damage.

 

Join us today to learn more about how you can keep and/or get your knees healthy again!

 

WORK WITH DR RIGGS


Use code “STAY ACTIVE” to receive a $150 credit/discount on your 1st treatment at Reflex. Find locations here: https://reflexkneehealth.com/


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Candace Burch:

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Kyle McAvoy:

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Candace and Kyle are delighted to interview British nutritionist and author, Jackie Lynch, founder of the online Well-Well-Well nutrition clinic and host of the hugely popular diet & lifestyle podcast The Happy Menopause - which was shortlisted for the 2022 International Women’s Podcast Awards. She is also the author of The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish (Watkins, 2020) which was Highly Commended in the 2021 UK Health & Wellbeing Awards. You can visit Jackie on her website www.well-well-well.co.uk. Follow her on social media at @WellWellWellUK.

 

Here are some of the main areas we covered in our fast paced conversation with Jackie about the key elements of a happy menopause - from practicing optimal nutrition and stress management to taking bioidentical hormones (if you can get them) and creating a positive mindset around the menopause experience:

 


Cross cultural differences in Menopause symptoms.


In the UK most women have to rely on nutrition supplements and herbs for relief from menopause symptoms; what they find helpful.


the 3 key macronutrients; the importance of getting the basics right.


Key nutrients to help manage menopause symptoms, especially for women who can’t take hormones.


Most effective dietary changes for alleviating symptoms/preventing osteoporosis, heart disease.


Sourdough as a good alternative for those struggling with gluten sensitivity.


Menopause friendly nutrients and minerals: leafy greens - a one stop shop.


Crucial importance of blood sugar balance.


Specific diet/lifestyle/self-care practices that soothe and reduce stress levels. 


Cultivating positivity during the change.


We all share our personal philosophy of a “happy menopause” and must-haves for getting there.


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Candace Burch:

YourHormoneBalance.com

Info@yourhormonebalance.com

Kyle McAvoy:

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In this episode, Candace and Kyle take the time to pause, reflect and kickoff the New Year with a wrap up of the best of WTF 2023, our favorite episodes and yours, what we learned, accomplished, enjoyed, or indulged in, and how we tried to make our world - the world of women’s health - a better place.



Much is being talked about how to make and keep effective New Year’s resolutions, and we introduce a phrase that particularly resonates with us; How to imagine our better future selves and spinoff with a few new concepts we like better than To Do lists and resolutions.



In this episode, we reveal your favorite and most frequently shared WTF episodes of 2023 and some exciting analytics, including the astounding increase in our followers (up by 64%) and streamings (up by 91%) - and we celebrate going global with WTF listeners in 20 countries worldwide!

We are growing (!) and think we can say that you told your friends about us (!) and are really feeling what we do!



Episode References and Mentions:



Your Favorite WTF podcast 2023: From the Horse’s Mouth, Dr. David Zava, PhD sets the record straight on how hormone testing and bioidentical hormones can help women feel great again! 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DUBLiqEyl8o6eXABlqUC0



Your Most Shared WTF podcast 2023: The Art and Science of Natural Hormone Balance in Perimenopause and Menopause with Kenna Stephenson, M.D. 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MMdiw0d5RZeHvY5d2l3Pl



Kyle's Favorite Episode: Women and Cardiac Disease: Getting to the Roots with Andrea Nakayama, Functional Nutritionist 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zdeJCPGL98nnz6REMZQJc



Candace’s Favorite Episode: Pro-Aging with Gabby Reece, Volleyball legend, Fitness guru and podcaster

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dGbbrJptdeveYOctJy07a



Favorite Alternatives to the New Years Resolution:

The Nudge Word or Motto

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/nudge-words-resolutions-and-nostalgia-the-week-in-well-being/ar-AA1maFCt

The “I WON’T Do” list. How Women Rise, by Sally Helgeson and Marshall Goldsmith 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36204301-how-women-rise



Favorite Concept: Healthspan vs. Lifespan – Read this great discussion in TIME magazine

https://time.com/6341027/what-is-healthspan-vs-lifespan/



Favorite Read: Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing As We Age, by Mary Pipher 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38884171-women-rowing-north?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_18#CommunityReviews



Favorite Sleep supplement:

Cortisol Manager by Integrative Therapeutics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOisS8PeK2g

 

Favorite Quotes:

Let us take a moment to honor Suzanne Somers, the glamorous, comedic actor turned hormone guru who, sadly, passed this year, and whose blockbuster book, The Sexy Years, blew open the dialogue around menopause and put bioidenticals on the map. Suzannne was one of the first to empower women to insist on safer treatment options during menopause! “One thing I love about aging—and I do love aging—I’ve got a wisdom that no young person can buy. You earn it.”

The Sexy Years:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/120110.The_Sexy_Years?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14



"So many women I've talked to see menopause as an ending. But I've discovered this is your moment to reinvent yourself after years of focusing on the needs of everyone else. It's your opportunity to get clear about what matters to you and then to pursue that with all of your energy, time and talent." — Oprah Winfrey



"Gravity and wrinkles are fine with me. They're a small price to pay for the new wisdom inside my head and my heart.” – Drew Barrymore



"My belief is that it’s a privilege to get older. Not everybody gets to get older.” — Cameron Diaz



“The trick is to age honestly and gracefully and make it look great so that everyone looks forward to it.” – Emma Thompson



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Candace Burch:

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