Ep. 154 In this very special episode of POW, we're bringing you exclusive recordings from the Joy of Wellness event, where we teamed up with the local charity GiveJoy to make a meaningful impact. We had an incredible day filled with insightful conversations and hands-on experiences, featuring amazing speakers like Dr. Will Cole, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, Emily Morrow, and Jason Karp. Together, we covered a wide range of topics, including functional medicine, trauma healing, gut health, fitness, and toxin detox, all aimed at empowering you to take control of your wellness. Tune in to hear these inspiring experts share their knowledge, and learn how we can all live healthier, more balanced lives while supporting a great cause.

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Topics Discussed

• 00:00:00 - Introduction 
• 00:01:57 - Dr. WIll Cole’s background
• 00:03:55 - Functional medicine and finding the root cause 
• 00:05:28 - Most common root causes 
• 00:06:59 - Environmental toxins and strengthening our immune systems 
• 00:08:58 - Reducing inflammation 
• 00:13:41 - Trauma and mental health 
• 00:16:39 - Starting your wellness journey 
• 00:19:24 - Dr. Will’s current fitness regime 
• 00:20:19 - Cold plunge and sauna 
• 00:22:25 - Normalizing body building 
• 00:23:35 - Stress management nonnegotiables 
• 00:25:38 - Women’s hormones and workout routine 
• 00:27:38 - Releasing trauma 
• 00:31:06 - Emily Morrow’s backstory 
• 00:33:08 - Acne labwork 
• 00:37:02 - Chinese medicine and herbal remedies
• 00:38:02 - Toxin symptoms 
• 00:39:32 - Detox methods 
• 00:41:11 - Stress management tips 
• 00:43:08 - Testing for heavy metals and mold 
• 00:45:14 - Castor oil protocol 
• 00:45:54 - Mold exposure 
• 00:46:49 - Post birth control syndrome 
• 00:47:31 - Detoxifying your house 
• 00:49:05 - Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s background  
• 00:52:58 - Building skeletal muscle 
• 00:55:33 - Ozempic and other GLP1s 
• 00:59:04 - Maintaining muscle while losing weight 
• 01:02:37 - Setting a good example for your kids 
• 01:05:48 - School lunches 
• 01:09:07 - Too much muscle 
• 01:11:37 - DEXA scans
• 01:13:38 - Protein recommendations 
• 01:15:14 - Muscle and genetics 
• 01:18:58 - A day in Dr. Gabrielle’s life 
• 01:21:28 - Sleep help 
• 01:22:02 - Amino acid supplements