The Ultimate Health Podcast: Lifestyle, Nutrition, Fitness, & Self-help

don Miguel Ruiz Jr is a Toltec Master of Transformation and a direct descendant of the Toltecs. By combining the wisdom of his family’s traditions with the knowledge gained from his own personal journey, he now helps others realize their own path to personal freedom. don Miguel Ruiz Jr is the author of Living a Life of Awareness, The Five Levels of Attachment, and newly released, The Mastery of Self. In this episode, we discuss: What is the mastery of self? Unconditional vs. conditional love Masks, when do they become unhealthy? Attachments to beliefs can be way more destructive than attachment to external items Your emotions are real but what triggers them may not be Domestication and how it plays a role in all of our lives Everything is perfect the way it is Enjoy your breath Related links: Sunwarrior

Today, we have Dr. Karen Becker back on the podcast for round 2! If you haven't heard part 1, you can listen to this episode first but be sure to go back and listen to our first chat (episode #109) here. Listening to both episodes will provide you with a full circle understanding of holistic pet care. Dr. Karen Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian. Her approach seeks to save you and your pet from unnecessary stress and suffering by identifying and removing health obstacles before disease occurs. Karen works with Dr. Mercola, providing cutting edge holistic pet information over on his website, Healthy Pets. In this episode, we discuss: All dogs (big and small) get the same dose of vaccines Over vaccination can lead to an autoimmune disease in dogs Splitting up vaccines is a really great idea The one and three year rabies vaccine is the exact same thing The basics to ask your vet before the syringe comes out Animals that eat right don't need any supplements, most of the time 3 supplement

Dr. Karen Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian. Her approach seeks to save you and your pet from unnecessary stress and suffering by identifying and removing health obstacles before disease occurs. Karen works with Dr. Mercola, providing cutting edge holistic pet information over on his website, Healthy Pets. In this episode, we discuss: The best diet for dogs and cats How to easily reduce your dogs risk of cancer by 90% Aim for optimal nutrition for your pets, not the minimum It's good to rotate animal proteins How to make your own raw pet food at home Foods to never feed your dog or cat Every bite of dry kibble contains carcinogens Pathogens in raw food vs. dehydrated raw food How to slow down pets that gulp their food Can cats and dogs thrive on a vegan or vegetarian diet? The health issues related to early spaying and neutering Consider the ovary sparing technique or a vasectomy instead of traditional spaying and neutering Related links: Sunwarrior

Lori Harder is a leading expert in the field of fitness, transformational work, mindfulness, and self-love. As a self-made millionaire, successful entrepreneur, network marketing professional, author, cover model, and three-time fitness world champion, she offers a carefully curated set of practical tools to promote sustainable health, spiritual well-being, and financial freedom. In this episode, we discuss: Mentality matters, big time Lori's morning routine Earn your happy Focus comes and goes like the seasons Becoming a master of your schedule Feeling busy? How to still make time for friends Is it time for a friend detox? What is the most pressing thing that will move you forward, right now? How willpower is like a battery Lori's tricks for forming new habits How to avoid feeling like an imposter Be sure to thank your critics How to cultivate more willpower Living an authentic life Related links: Sunwarrior

Arianna Huffington is the co-founder and editor in chief of The Huffington Post. She's the author of fifteen books. Arianna's latest book, The Sleep Revolution, was an instant New York Times Bestseller. She’s been named to Time Magazine's list of the world’s 100 most influential people and the Forbes Most Powerful Women list. The secret to her success… quality sleep. In this episode, we discuss: The positive influence of Arianna’s mother Sleep deprivation negatively affects every aspect of your health Sleep allows our brains to wash away toxins Can you use your energy level upon awakening as a gauge to see if you're getting enough sleep? Are naps a good thing? Nutrition, exercise, and the third pillar of health Sleep solutions for nightshift workers A good day starts the night before Would the Huffington Post have been as successful, as fast, without Arianna burning the candle at both ends? Turn your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary Wind down before sleep by creating some transition time No screens in bed Guid

Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized professional speaker on a number of important public health issues. He scours the world's nutrition research to bring you free daily videos and articles over at NutritionFacts.org. In this episode, we discuss: How Michael's grandmother inspired him to pursue a career in medicine Reversing disease with a plant-based diet and lifestyle modifications The critical role of your gut microbiome Our gut microbiome feeds on fibre and resistant starch Corrupt health and wellness research The truth can't remain buried (for too long) The Daily Dozen Is buying organic food really worth it? Are you wasting your time avoiding gluten? The importance (or lack thereof) of supplementation You have a great deal of control over your health Related links: Sunwarrior

Sharon Salzberg is a meditation teacher and New York Times best-selling author. She is the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA and has played a crucial role in bringing Asian meditation practices to the West. Sharon's been a student of meditation since 1971, guiding retreats worldwide since 1974. In this episode, we discuss: What is mindfulness? Where does the meditation newbie begin? A specific meditation practice for beginners Meditation becomes easier and easier over time Is there any substitution for meditation? Are meditation apps legit? Has meditation become more essential in today's busy world? How meditation positively changes your brain The practice of Lovingkindness Why so many people struggle to keep a consistent meditation practice The concept of meditating "on something" Can meditation ruin your ambition or creative spark? What Sharon's meditation practice looks like Related links: Sunwarrior

Carrie-Anne Moss is a mother, wife, actress, and Yogi who came to LA to pursue a career in acting. Over the last 20 years, her work in the entertainment industry included roles in acclaimed films such as The Matrix and Memento. Carrie-Anne’s created a website called Annapurna Living, a site where she connects with other women and shares the tools she uses to elevate her life. In this episode, we discuss: Finding your deepest sense of purpose and greatest joy Taking the path of least resistance The importance of having things that feel beautiful to you Balancing the go go go mentality Carrie-Anne, the early years Not getting caught up in the negative (or positive) reactions from others The genesis of the name "Annapurna Living" As humans, we're often going through the same experiences in life Spending time with people who make you feel inspired You get to create your life the way you want to create it Nobody's got it figured out Instil your essence into everything you do The yoga of awareness How a 3 minute m

Erwan Le Corre is the founder and innovator of a physical education system and lifestyle known as MovNat, which derives from the French words "mouvement naturel" ("natural movement"). He's been featured in Men's Health and Outside magazine. In this episode, we discuss: Erwan Le Corre, the early years What is natural movement? Getting back to the basics of natural movement Can you work on natural movements at a conventional gym? Fitting movement into your day to day activities Having a regular movement practice doesn't make up for being stationary all day Having the right mindset around exercise A simple breathing drill you can do at home What to eat before, during, and after a movement session The #1 supplement for recovery Tips and strategies for the best sleep ever The power of simplicity How Erwan starts his days The best things in life are immeasurable Related links: Sunwarrior

Dr. Marilyn Wedge is a family therapist, author, and popular speaker, with more than twenty years of experience helping children, teens, and families. She's also written for The Huffington Post and Psychology Today. In this episode, we discuss: Children in the US being diagnosed with ADHD is on the rise Drugs being used as performance enhancers in high schools and colleges Kids in the US are being stripped of their childhood How children diagnosed with ADHD can benefit schools Artificial food colourings and preservatives have been shown to cause hyperactivity in kids Young people in the US spend between 6 and 8 hours a day in front of electronic screens Kids mimic the behaviour of their parents Fast paced cartoons negatively effect kid's focus and attention Boys have more energy which leads to them getting diagnosed with ADHD more often 2 ways medical journals are corrupt The negative side effects of ADHD drugs There's no such thing as ADHD Trauma sensitive schools Schools are slowly coming around, making po

Today our featured guest is don Jose Ruiz who coauthored The Fifth Agreement with his father don Miguel Ruiz. He's dedicated his life to sharing the ancient Toltec wisdom by translating it into practical, everyday life concepts that promote transformation through truth, love and common sense. In this episode, we discuss: The Toltec tradition is based on gratitude to be alive The Four Agreements Be impeccable with your word Don't take anything personally Don't make assumptions Always do your best The most challenging of The Four Agreements The Fifth Agreement Be skeptical, but learn to listen Being skeptical doesn't necessarily have a negative connotation Real happiness lies within you We all perceive the same things in life, differently We've been domesticated and how to reverse this There are two languages being spoken in this world... positivity and negativity Life is a vacation, how are you going to spend your vacation? You can never walk away from yourself You're the love of your life We're all artists,

Today marks our 100th episode, woo hoo!! To celebrate this HUGE milestone, we decided to go back to the beginning and dig up highlights and insights from our previous guests. We share and elaborate on these epic concepts that are sure to transform your health. Thank you for listening and supporting us thus far, we're beyond grateful! To the next 100

Today's guest is Dr. Jeffrey Eisenberg, a pediatrician who specializes in the evaluation and management of attention deficit disorder, anxiety, depression, and obesity. Additionally, he consults patients in the disciplines of exercise physiology and nutrition. Jeffrey is the author of Suckered: The History of Sugar, Our Toxic Addiction, Our Power to Change. In this episode, we discuss: Sugar, the origin story One of the biggest health scams of the last 50 years Do you have metabolic syndrome? Fructose, the Darth Vader of the sugar molecule Are natural sugars like maple syrup, honey, and molasses good for you? Sugar in fruit isn't the enemy It's time to ditch agave, once and for all How you body reacts when you consume sugar Don't get fooled by hidden sugars Why we're attracted to bright foods If you are overweight, it's not your fault and the metabolic pathway that explains this The preferred fuel for the human body is fat Why companies choose to use high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) instead of sugar When you

Our featured guest is a blogger, speaker, and host of the popular podcast, the Wellness Wonderland Radio, Katie Dalebout. She’s on a mission to share journaling tools that invoke deeper authenticity and self awareness. Katie's first book, Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling was just released with Hay House in April. In this episode, we discuss: Journaling is an underrated health and wellness practice Journaling vs. keeping a diary Using journaling as a self awareness tool Pushing through the resistance to start journaling Journaling forces you to be present You don't need to be a writer to journal Are you a journaling newbie? He's how to start Awareness is the first step to change Is there a difference between journaling with pen and paper vs. on an electronic device? Why you should stop dating your journal entries How to protect your journal from unwanted eyes Creating a pleasure list and how to go about using it The dream decoding tool The biggest spiritual teacher in Katie's life Creating jars for "I

Our featured guest is John Lee Dumas, the host of an awarding winning podcast, Entrepreneur On Fire. He interviews today's most successful entrepreneurs 7 days a week. JLD has interviewed over 1300 entrepreneurs to date and his podcast generates over 1 million monthly listens. John's latest project is The Freedom Journal, a gorgeous leather bound journal that helps you accomplish your #1 goal in 100 days. In this episode, we discuss: How John musters up his relentless drive We all face imposter syndrome and need to push through it What to do when family and friends are skeptical of your dreams Starting a new life in Puerto Rico A solid morning routine begins the night before You can't get by on just 4 hours of sleep The things John does each and every morning that are critical to his success Guarding against falling into email and social media first thing in the morning Setting and accomplishing BIG goals 3 common threads John has noticed after interviewing over 1300 successful entrepreneurs Creating balance

This week's featured guest is Dr. Joel Kahn, a cardiologist and founder of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity. He's launched a campaign to prevent 1 million heart attacks through healthy living. Joel is the #1 bestselling author of The Whole Heart Solution and Dead Execs Don't Get Bonuses. In this episode, we discuss: You can detect heart disease early on and reverse it We have so far to go before hospitals become health centres The gut-heart connection Probiotics have been shown to lower blood pressure & cholesterol How toxic food negatively effects your artery function The paleo diet vs. the low-fat vegan diet... how can both be healthy? The only diet that helps clean up your arteries is plant-based low-fat The 3 things Joel recommends to each of his patients The rate of heart disease has dropped over the last 30 years but has now plateaued Most people who have heart disease, don't know it Early detection of heart disease... 3 strategies Heart healthy foods are often red in colour TMAO causes a bloc

This week we're speaking with bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl, Melissa Ambrosini. She's an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and self-love teacher. Melissa's mission is to inspire women across the globe to create a heart-centred life that is wildly wealthy, fabulously healthy, and bursting with love. In this episode, we discuss: What exactly is your mean girl? The purpose of the voice in your head is survival You always have the choice between love and fear Your intuition speaks to you in feelings, not words The 3 step process for mastering your mean girl (you can start right now) Dancing at the Moulin Rouge in Paris The darkest point in Melissa's life when her health feel apart How Melissa's comeback started with her diet Women and their relationship with food Sorting out the internal dialogue first Without your health you have nothing Your natural state is love Unless it's a full body "hell yes" then say no Stop people pleasing You're not busy, you're full It's time to take your organizati

This week we are featuring Tess Masters, The Blender Girl. She'sa cook, writer, actor, and voiceover artist with a passion forsmoothies and juices. Tess is the author of The Blender Girl, The Blender GirlSmoothies (recipe book) and will release her third book, ThePerfect Blend at the end of this year. Tess is Australian-born and now lives with her partner and WestHighland White Terrier in California. In this episode, we discuss: How Tess got her nickname "The Blender Girl" No one diet works for everyone How Tess went about building her brand and empire You learn from everyone you interact with Tess getting diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus We all need to eat more vegetables Becoming fearless after a breakup Social media and the internet level the playing field in the 21st century Using your own voice and trusting in your uniqueness You haven't missed the boat starting your online business...yet Nobody can do you better than you Managing work-life balance in today's always connected world Smart people surroun

On this week's show, we are speaking with New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Kelly Starrett. He's also a coach, physical therapist, and speaker. Kelly founded San Francisco CrossFit in 2005 with his wife and fellow athlete Juliet Starrett. This athletic training center was one of the first 50 CrossFit Affiliates. Today we are talking to Kelly about his new book, Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World. In this episode, we discuss: When you sit the muscles in your lower body shut off One hour at the gym doesn't make up for sitting all day at work We need to create a movement rich environment There are times we need to sit, so... how do we optimize this? Is there any legitimacy to the 10,000 steps a day trend? 1st graders running gait falls apart due to too much sitting Standing while you work increases your focus Static standing while working isn't the answer Turn your current desk into a stand-up desk with things you already have around your home You should be standing and walking with your feet straig

This week our featured guest is Dr. Kelly Brogan, a Manhattan-based holistic women’s health psychiatrist and New York Times Bestselling author of A Mind of Your Own. Kelly completed her psychiatric training and fellowship at NYU Medical Center after graduating from Cornell University Medical College, and has a B.S. from MIT in Systems Neuroscience. She is all about getting to root-cause of psychiatric syndromes and symptoms. Kelly is the proud mother of two young girls. In this episode, we discuss: How the conventional medical community responded to her new book, A Mind of Your Own Getting shunned by mainstream media Depression is the number one cause of disability in the world Long-term treatments with antidepressants result in worse outcomes than no treatment at all Getting diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease and naturally putting it into remission Hashimoto's symptoms are very similar to major depression Wheat (gluten) and dairy (casein) may be having a negative effect on your mental health Wheat in North