Meathead Hippie

Kat is a certified clinical herbalist and nutritionist, as well as a certified Bach essences practitioner through the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism. She is also a Registered Herbalist through the American Herbalists Guild. She currently works as the Botany course director, as well as faculty and student services coordinator for the Fundamentals and Advanced programs at the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism. Kat also has her own small clinical practice and runs a small endeavor, Meet the Green www.meetthegreen.com, through which she teaches classes on herbalism and primitive skills. She also has a blog, Discover the Green, on botany, herbal medicine, and any other information on plants she finds interesting. Though a transplant from the East Coast, Kat has a passion for working with the herbs nearest to her. Having studied forestry at Northern Arizona University, the plants, animals, and incredible harsh beauty of the Southwest are one of the great loves of her life. Between teaching and working, she spends her time wild crafting and running in the mountains, gardening in the lowlands, and medicine making in between. Her other interests include art, primitive skills, gardening, and generally geeking out on the natural world. Content Summary: 6:20 Beginning in the World of Herbalism Kat’s love for the cultivation of plants and her journey to a career in herbal medicine 10:52 Resources For Inspiration Books written by Herbalist, Michael Moore 13:26 Is There an Influx in Popularity With Herbal Medicine? A whole new generation of people who are making herbal medicine more accessible 20:23 An Herbalist Stance on Essential Oils Herbal safety: Essential oils are hyperconcentrated medicinal extracts 24:10 Requiring Patience in Herbal Medicine “The biggest thing is getting people into their bodies. That is where I try to start first and foremost because really that is not an easy place for most people to be in.” 27:35 The Idea of Constitution and Temperament Framework for matching a person’s energetics “An herb is no just a thing, it’s not just a pill. It is its own entity. And you get to interact with this medicine that is very much alive.” 33:00 Explaining the Power of Flower Essences “They are designed to be working on mental and emotional levels that are sometimes a little more difficult to perceive with other medicines.” 39:54 Sitting With Your Emotions “What it’s doing, is that it is getting you to actually think about your emotions as beings that you can interact with.” Rewiring your brain 41:53 If You Were an Herb, What Herb Would You Be? Pine: a beautiful patch of wildness that acts as a respiratory stimulant Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

Living in Arizona, the home of the Valley of the Sun, Dr. Guillermo Ruiz is breaking new barriers through the world of Naturopathic Medicine. With a specific specialty in thyroid disease, Dr. Ruiz explains why it may be harder for most people with thyroid issues to see progression in their journeys to health. Even with Guillermo’s extensive background knowledge and expertise, he stays true to his motto of self-training when helping others. “I don’t want to tell you what to do. I want to work with you and help you get to where you need to be.” In this episode of Meathead Hippie, an assortment of topics are covered, ranging from anemia, the benefits of iron and favorite herbs -- all the way to a little tangent of mutual love for Harry Potter. With so much helpful advice to offer, he finishes the episode with an insightful analogy on balancing life like it has its own personal Venn diagram. “The inside of the Venn diagram is true health. You need to take into consideration all of the circles in order for you to be the best version you can be.” It is no secret that Dr. Guillermo Ruiz brings a new source of light in Naturopathic Medicine to the home of the Valley of the Sun. http://www.3030strong.com/ Our previous podcast: http://www.3030strong.com/3030-health-podcast/emfit Content summary: 6:23 A Thyroid Surprise The uphill battle with hypothyroidism and why it is so hard to see results when you feel like you are doing everything right 10:12 Guillermo’s Motto “I don’t want to tell you what to do. I want to work with you and help you get to where you need to be.” 11:04 The Client With Thyroid Stimulated Hormone (TSH) Defining hashimoto's thyroiditis and investigating toxic metals 17:20 Understanding Different Types of Anemia The inability for blood to bring oxygen to tissues 18:25 Importance of Iron in the Body 21:33 Discovery at Integrated Health Findings of lyme disease, shingles and chronic infections 26:00 What Happened First, the Chicken or the Egg? Observing symptoms of thyroid issues Balancing game - “You have to be ready when you start to optimize the system.” 31:54 Guillermo’s Paleo Medicine Cabinet Dexamethasone, coffee and manuka honey 37:20 Harry Potter Tangent 39:30 Coming Soon: Herbal Element Teas 43:20 If You Have the Knowledge or Desire, What is Stopping You? Following your heart despite the bigness of your dream Awareness to self-sabotage 48:00 Balancing Your Life’s Venn Diagram “The inside of the Venn diagram is true health. You need to take into consideration all of the circles in order for you to be the best version you can be.” 51:47 Favorite Herb: Triphala Stomach soother 1:01:14 Spirit Animal Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

https://preventingalzheimers.com/ This week’s episode on Meathead Hippie is nerdy in all the right places. Guest speaker, Michael Morgan, comes from an extensive background in craniosacral therapy and its relation to Alzheimer's disease. Some people believe it's one that is incurable, but Morgan’s practice in functional medicine seems to prove otherwise. “With the right changes in diet and exercise, Alzheimer's can be preventable and even reversible… We have enough people in the world and we can train people quickly enough to start to significantly reduce the detriment of Alzheimer's in the next 5 years.” Michael Morgan has a brain of his own that holds an undeniable amount of intelligence and determination. A man who will continue to make advancements in preventing Alzheimer's disease through functional medicine and craniosacral therapy, Morgan will not stop until his audacious goal is achieved. Content Summary: 4:50 What is Craniosacral Therapy? “The body is its own natural pharmacy.” Dr. Upledger and his development of the modern form of Craniosacral Therapy 10:41 How Senile Dementia & Alzheimer’s Form in the Brain Explaining the cause of brain shrinkage and the role of cerebrospinal fluid 14:00 The Politics of Functional Medicine Food is medicine “With the right changes in diet and exercise, Alzheimer's can be preventable and even reversible.” 15:35 A Direct Correlation Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Brain inflammation and the rise of insulin levels due to sugar-concentrated diets 20:27 Epigenetics “Epigenetics means that even if you have a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer's, you can turn OFF the genes that are detrimental to you and turn ON the ones which will more promote a healthier life.” 21:25 Supplements and Anti-inflammatory Spices 24:25 The Concussion Study A study conducted on NFL players Neuroplasticity - How the brain can reorganize itself 30:25 An Audacious Goal: “We have enough people in the world and we can train people quickly enough to start to significantly reduce the detriment of Alzheimer's in the next 5 years.” 36:00 Exercise and the Clearing of Metabolic Pathways 40:15 Essential Oils for the Brain 47:37 The Brain’s Need for Balance How mental, emotional and spiritual balance all play significant roles in brain health Michael's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YSh4oR8xc0 Jack Canfield interviews Michael Morgan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftog6jC7dH8 Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

Jenny's website: http://jennylabaw.com/ Jenny's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jenlabaw Born and raised in a small town in the Colorado Rockies, Jenny is an avid outdoors woman. She’s spent most of her life scrambling up and down mountains, fishing in high lakes, and exploring all that nature has to offer. She also just happens to be really fit. She’s competed in sports her entire life and always identified herself as an athlete. Finding her way to CrossFit, in 2011 she was crowned the 6th Fittest Women on the Planet at the CrossFit Games. With a degree in Fitness and Wellness, she has pursued a career as a personal trainer for the last 14 years. She operates her own private training studio in Northern California where she currently lives. She runs her blog at www.jennylabaw.com. She considers herself one of the lucky few that gets to live her passion of helping people everyday. Until just 5 years ago, Jenny lived most of her life with a deep dark secret, ashamed to tell anyone. She has epilepsy. She was lucky to live a very normal life despite this silent condition that could strike at anytime, anywhere. After her success with CrossFit and building a bit of a platform, with the kind push from her boyfriend Marcus, she hesitantly told the world about her condition in a YouTube Video (Jenny LaBaw: Living with Epilepsy). The response was overwhelming and led her just a few months later onto the New Mexico border of Colorado on a 500 mile run across the Rockies to the Wyoming border in an effort to raise awareness for epilepsy in her signature event called Move Mountains. Sharing her story she had hidden for so long has open doors she never imagined as well as provided hope and inspiration to so many people around the globe. Now that she is done competing and done running crazy distances (for now), Jenny is putting her energy into all women’s retreats guided by Mother Nature. With her creation of The WILD Women (Women Interpreting Life Differently), Jenny hopes to connect like-minded women from all over the world to empower, embrace and support each other. Her retreats include getting women into nature: camping, hiking, fishing, biking, skiing, rafting, etc. with the intention of self-growth through challenging their minds, bodies and spirits. Oh and laughing their faces off! Jenny lives life to the fullest. She tries not to take any day for granted. She loves as much as she can. She laughs as much as she can. Her goal is to inspire everyone to do the same. Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

www.nutritiongenome.com/ref/Emily to get your genes tested! Alex Swanson is the founder of Nutrition Genome, creator of TheHealthBeat.com, and the co-owner of Swanson Health Center. He is a second generation nutritionist with over 12 years of clinical experience, specializing in genetics, nutritional biochemistry, physical performance, mental health, and longevity research. Early in Alex's career, he worked as a sports nutritionist for high school, college, professional and Olympic athletes, and has specialized in genetic nutrition through the creation of his software Genetrition™. He has also worked as a personal trainer, private therapeutic chef, lecturer and consultant to numerous companies for product design and nutrition research. Alex received a post-bacc in Nutrition Sciences from Bastyr University in Washington state, a masters degree in Applied Nutrition and Business Entrepreneurship from Northeastern University, a Certificate in Methylation and Clinical Nutrigenomics, and a Certificate in Genetics and Genomics from Stanford University. Content Summary: 4:30 Nutrition Genome “This was created with the understanding that we are all different” 7:43 History and Preventative Care “Genes are not your destiny, they are your blueprint.” Impacts the next four generations 9:44 The Simplicity of Deep Breathing “When you look at just deep breathing, the amount of genes that are impacted is phenomenal.” 13:45 Caffeine: Slow Vs. Fast Metabolizers Not all people utilize caffeine the same way The connection to cortisol levels and adrenal fatigue 17:45 The Magic in Mushrooms “They are essentially protecting you from biological, physical and psychological stressors. Mushrooms are just trying to help your body find your center.” 20:52 The Muscle Strength Gene 23:46 The Aerobic Performance Gene Determines how well people are equipped for endurance-type exercises 26:20 The Muscle Injury/Muscle Recovery Gene “95% of the population are more prone to injuries. The remaining 5% are the elite athletes who are much more resilient when it comes to muscle injuries. 27:47 Depression and Lack of Exposure to the Sun The effects of vitamin D 37:00 Geographic Connection and Our Ability to Adapt “Your whole family history is all culminated into what you are now in terms of your genes.” 39:13 Protein Vs. Fat Profiles Figuring out if the keto diet is right for you 44:10 Neurotransmitters and Mental Health The biochemical reason of why exercise brings a sense of balance to some people 51:50 The Gene Connected to Alzheimer's Lion’s mane mushroom helps protect brain health Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

Jill Pollard is a psychic, intuitive healer, life coach, and facilitator of the Gatherer Kauai. Her mission is for every woman to know her worth. She guides woman back into their bodies through meditation, energy work, dance and breathe. She teaches that every woman has a unique truth and she guides them into that space of deep knowing. Jill is committed to her own self work because she knows the importance of self-care, feeling your feelings and deeply loving each and every part of yourself so that the soul can live out it’s mission and passion. Through one-on-one work, workshops and gatherings, she empowers women to look within. She strongly believes that every woman is her own best healer, but at times needs guidance and space to do the work. Creating that sacred space is her gift and passion. She resides on the beautiful island of Kauai with her husband and 3 beautiful children. To book a session with her, or find out more about her work head to www.jill-pollard.com To see the cards Jill pulled for Em and full show notes, go to www.emilyschromm.com/blog Content summary: 9:15 Empath and Energetic Boundaries Getting to know your aura “When you are tuning into your own aura, let you imagination take off.” 12:35 First Step: Discovering Yourself Tuning into your energies and finding your authentic voice 15:40 Your “Pedestals” The one pedestal that cannot be touched and stands as the place to turn to when all else is falling 18:06 The Success Part in Our Makeup Am I worthy enough despite my failures? 22:08 A Daily GPS Cultivating a relationship with your heart space Knowing how to separate the garbage from your intuition 26:26 Surrender. Listen. Create Space. Aligning the baby steps to your soul 32:52 Wealth: Accept or Repel? A relationship between religion and money 37:02 Jill’s Personal Development as a Psychic “Your greatest healer is you.” 42:00 Em’s Oracle Card Reading Em's FREE Challenge starting Sunday: https://emilyschromm.com/store/holiday-8-ems-free-8-day-challenge-all-starts-nov-19 This Saturday at Project Move join Em and Jen Winderstrom for a workout with a purpose! Just bring non-perishable food items any time from 8-12. Full schedule on www.instagram.com/superherochallenge Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a fellowship-trained nutrition and cognition physician who specializes in muscle-centric medicine. As co-leader of The Ash Center for Comprehensive Medicine in Manhattan, she utilizes a truly integrated background to restore and invigorate this organ of longevity. She specializes in protein metabolism and body composition. Content Summary: 4:54 Dr. Gabrielle’s Background in Nutritional Medicine 6:55 Realization that Food = Medicine “Muscle is the organ of longevity.” 11:30 Healing Process From Figure Competing “Emotionally and metabolically… Competing skews the perspective of what is normal.” 15:12 Always Wanting More Vs. Appreciating Where You Are “Nothing flows from a constricted state.” 16:17 The Real Issue: Being Under-muscled Why stimulating protein synthesis matters How age determines levels of protein consumption 18:30 Understanding Plant-based Proteins 21:10 The Best of BCAAs “Every meal is a feeding opportunity to stimulate your metabolism.” 24:00 Different Approaches to Intermittent Fasting 29:41 Two Ways That You Gain Weight: Hypoglycemia Vs. Hyperglycemia 30:11 External Stress From Heat Therapy 37:33 The Importance of Getting Breakfast Metabolically Correct 40:30 Best Ways to Stimulate Muscle Growth 46:10 The “Protein is Bad for You” Myth “Bro-science” vs. REAL science! 48:33 Spirit Animal You can find Dr Gabrielle Lyon here: www.drgabriellelyon.com www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

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Sean Croxton is an entrepreneur, writer, and host of the The Quote of The Day Show podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play. He is also the co-founder of the JERF (Just Eat Real Food) Bar, available at jerfbar.com and on Amazon. For more about Sean, and to grab his FREE ebook The One-Percenter’s Mind: 7 Steps for Beating Fear, Doubt, and Indecision please visit seancroxton.com Content Summary: 3:55 Barriers as a Personal Trainer 7:30 The Idea of Podcasting Coming to Fruition 10:00 Vulnerability in Changing What You Know Some seasons come to an end “If there is one person that I believe in, it is myself.” 12:40 The Nocebo Effect Shifting the focus in health space from negative to positive light 16:00 Transcendental Meditation A mantra in your mind with no distractions “Get beyond time for 20 minutes and just exist.” 21:30 Brain Fire Combo: Neurofeedback AND Meditation New enlightenment and appreciations for things that went unnoticed before 30:30 Being Okay with Closing a Chapter Listening to your intuition and the “universal laws” 40:30 Generosity and the Old-School Water Pump Analogy How giving to others leads to successful entrepreneurship 47:50 Balancing Multiple Projects The power in making decisions and putting some ideas off until later 52:00 Doing What Lights Your Fire Following the path of least resistance 54:00 Spirit Animal Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

Megan Kelly is a Nutrition Practitioner and Licensed Esthetician specializing in women's health and psychoneuroimmunology/endocrinology. As a writer and speaker she helps others transform their body and mind through functional nutrition, mental and emotional training, and habit mastery. You can follow Megan at RenewingAllThings.comto join the journey of practicing presence and choosing joy to experience health in every area of your life. Website: http://renewingallthings.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/renewingallthings/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renewingallthings/ Images and Full Notes can be found HERE: www.emilyschromm.com/blog. Content Summary: 4:00 Megan’s History with Hormonal Imbalances Her spark of interest that led her to study the field of psychoneuroimmunology 8:30 “Hitting a Wall” from Being Too Low-Carb 13:30 Observing Your Energy State “Every thought you think is a physical structure in your brain that looks like a tree. The more you think about something, the more that tree grows.” 18:22 How To Rewire Your Brain First comes acknowledgement, then comes alternation 20:36 Finding Alternatives Switching your focus to what really matters in life 24:05 Dealing With Acne 27:50 The Four “P’s” Presence Praise Perspective - “Take your attention off yourself and think, who can I help?” Party 37:00 The 8-Minute Rule 40:25 Chinese Medicine Perspective 45:30 Organs and Their Connections to Negative Emotions Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm