How to Improve Your Body Image This Year Without Dieting

Heather Creekmore writes and speaks hope to thousands of women each week, inspiring them to stop comparing and start living. The host of the internationally popular Compared to Who? podcast, she has been featured on Fox News, Huff Post, Morning Dose, Church Leaders, and For Every Mom, along with dozens of other shows and podcasts. She was a contestant on Nailed It, the hit Netflix bake fails show. Heather and her Marine-fighter-pilot-turned-pastor husband, Eric, have four children and live in Austin, Texas. Heather’s new book, The 40 Day Body Image Workbook is available now.

This episode features all the nuances between wanting to take care of your body without obsessing too much and getting caught in diet mindset.

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How Anxiety Might Be a Good Thing

Dr. David H. Rosmarin is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and founder of Center for Anxiety, which services over 1,000 patients a year in multiple states. He is an international expert on spirituality and mental health, whose work has been featured in Scientific American, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. Through his work as a clinical psychologist, scientist, educator and author, Dr. Rosmarin has helped thousands of patients and organizations to live happier and more productive lives.

His most recent book is Thriving with Anxiety: 9 Tools to Make Your Anxiety Work for You.

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How Stress Impacts Your Weight

Dr. Gala Gorman is a licensed Acupuncturist, Naturopath, and author who offers practical advice and programs to reverse health issues resulting from chronic stress. She helps women relieve their symptoms, restore their energy, and reclaim their “Super Woman” status. Dr. Gala advocates for getting to the root cause of the health issue and treating it naturally. She encourages patients to be their own health advocate – or PCP (primary care person).

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Why Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad

Abbie Halberstadt is a happy wife, homeschooling mama to ten rad kids, bestselling author, blogger, fitness instructor, and reigning family Nertz champion. But most importantly, she’s a Bible-believing Christian who desires to know God and make Him known. She lives by the motto “hard is not the same thing as bad” and loves encouraging women to dig deep in the everyday trials of motherhood for the treasures of joy and growth that are there in abundance if we’re only willing to look. She, her husband Shaun, and their double handful of children live in the Piney Woods of East Texas. She is the author of M Is For Mama and the upcoming release, Hard Is Not the Same Thing As Bad.

In this discussion, Erin picks Abbie’s brain about motherhood misconceptions and how to make choices as a mom that put you on a path beyond survival mode. Download here or find wherever you get podcasts.

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How Understanding Your Genetic Blueprint Can Reverse Disease

This episode will challenge the notion that genetics determines our health outcomes and shed light on the role of lifestyle factors in shaping our well-being. From debunking the claim that obesity is primarily genetic to uncovering genetic imbalances and finding effective solutions, this episode will leave you inspired and empowered to take control of your own health.

Kashif Khan is an author, speaker, visionary entrepreneur and investor. He is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of The DNA Company, a digital health company that uses genetic insights to develop genomics-based health management applications that offer patients precision healthcare tailored to their unique biology. In his newest title, The DNA Way: Unlock the Secrets of Your Genes to Reverse Disease, Slow Aging, and Achieve Optimal Wellness, Kashif gives an action plan based on your unique genetic makeup to help you live your best life.

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Korean Beef Bowls

It’s been a hot minute since I shared a new recipe. Since most of my favorite recipes are included in my newsletter and resources tab, I haven’t felt the need to create more or overshare. But I couldn’t help it with this one.

BRAIN bowls are my obsession. This is the way I can maximize nutrient density while also making sure that my food is tasty and filling. Eating is a sensory experience that bring safety to the nervous system. I want as many of my senses engaged in the process as possible. This recipe is a perfect example. Per usual, there are so many other ways you can adapt this recipe to your own needs.

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How Toxic People Harm Your Health

Linda Kreter is a serial entrepreneur, with five successful companies and deep experience from startup to sale. She is the host of the top-ranking Wise Health for Women podcast. She specializes in adaptability and growth, sharing skills and capabilities to intentionally respond – not react – to life’s circumstances. Her lived experience with Durable People Thrive™ and Self-Care and Resilience programs address human problems that may hinder individual progress: fear, uncertainty, self-awareness, values-based living, and especially clarity in communications. In this episode, we explore the concept of toxic people and the long-term impact on your health.

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How Your Brain Talks to Your Body

Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, MD, is a neurologist, neuroscientist and an internationally recognized expert in the ancient practice of Ayurvedic medicine. Chaudhary is the author of “The Prime” (Penguin Random House, 2016) and “Sound Medicine” (Harper Collins, 2020); is a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine and is a highly sought-after speaker, researcher and adviser for Healthy Directions.

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Holistic Support for Healthy Perimenopause and Beyond

Leslie Bumpas is a Functional Medicine Nutritionist and expert in Women’s Wellness. Over the last ten years she has helped frustrated, mature women overcome the hurdles of aging by utilizing science-backed protocols designed to bring energy, vitality, and beauty back so they can enjoy life to the fullest. There should be no fear about aging: no dementia, no frumpy, dumpy, and old. Leslie incorporates a unique approach to anti-aging that few in the healthcare world have access to.

In this episode, we tackle all things related to healthy hormones in perimenopause and beyond. Download and listen here or find wherever you get podcasts.

Key Topics:

Cultural misconceptions of female hormones
What really helps balance hormones
Early signs of perimenopause
What kind of tests to run for hormone support
How to consider menopause a “second spring”
The importance of managing stress for your hormone health
Maintaining a healthy vaginal microbiome as you age
Mood symptoms during menopause
Adaptogenic herbs that balance hormones
Castor oil packs for liver support

Check out Leslie’s free supplement guide at https://www.agelessbeauty.life.

Why You Need More Protein for Your Mental Health

In light of the new research being published on mental health, this episode is important! Our brains need key nutrients to function, and if we want to support the root cause of brain balance, we need to be aware of what nutrients we need. Because protein is crucial for building our neurotransmitters, it takes the primary focus in this podcast episode.

Christina T. Veselak, MS, CN, LMFT, is the founder and director of the Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition which teaches practitioners around the world how to use diet, along with amino acid and nutrient therapy to help prevent cravings and recurrent use by restoring neurotransmitter function and keeping blood sugar in balance. She has been a licensed psychotherapist working in the SUD treatment field since 1985 and a certified nutritionist specializing in mental health and addiction recovery since 1993.

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