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The body can heal itself when healthy gut bacteria is allowed to do its job. If you remove glyphosate, the microbiome can repopulate, your body can better balance hormones, and your immune system can get stronger. - Zen Honeycutt What kind of impact could we make if we all told local government officials that we want to prohibit the use of chemicals like glyphosate in our herbicides, food, and water? JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST  20% OFF ORGANIFI - USE CODE: WELLNESSFORCE On Wellness Force Radio episode 237, Founder and Director of Moms Across America as well as the Author of, UNSTOPPABLE: Transforming Sickness and Struggle into Triumph, Empowerment and a Celebration of Community, Zen Honeycutt, uncovers how you can take leadership in your own family to make real changes happen at the dinner table, how we can heal and feed the world with organic food, and why exporting monocrops to third world countries actually hurts rather than helps them. Find out what actions you can take right now to help fight against glyphosate, monocropping, and GMOs.  "90% of runoff pollution that comes into our water is from spraying RoundUp. Glyphosate now has 750 different brand names. Ask your local government what they're spraying and ask for the ingredients." -@zenhoneycutt on @WellnessForce Radio episode 237 wellnessforce.com/237   Buy your own copy of UNSTOPPABLE by Zen Honeycutt here UNSTOPPABLE is the story of a mother who learns about the current state of our world food supply, how it affects your dinner table, and how it affects the health of everyone you love. In her book, Zen walks you through her realization of the chemicals we all feed our loved ones, their origin and effects according to top-notch scientists from around the world, and why none of this is necessary according to farmers who not only want to feed the world, but to nourish it, and protect the environment at the same time. Moms come forward to talk about the chronic and life-threatening health issues of their children, themselves, and other family members that were greatly improved once they took matters into their own hands and acted on the truth. Scientists back up the moms with independent studies and unbiased peer-reviewed papers. Respected journalists, experts, and other activists share their stories of corporate greed and government corruption—all at the expense of our health. And Zen shows you, step-by-step, how to change things for yourself, your family, and the world. If you have a loved one who is sick, your family is struggling health issues, and/or you do not trust our current system to provide you the information you need—know that there is hope, that you are not alone, and there are steps you can take to be empowered to create the health and freedom you desire.   Listen To Episode 237 As Zen Honeycutt Uncovers: Monsanto in the news: the recent court case about glyphosate and how Monsanto was found guilty. Why they chose the name of their organization to really give all moms a strong voice even with dads being their biggest supporters. What steps local governments are taking to stop the use of harmful herbicides in their communities. How glyphosate is affecting natural wildlife and agriculture in Florida including marine life in the oceans. What a huge impact switching to organic foods has had on the health of people; especially young children. How certain mushroom spores like that of oyster mushrooms can help to regenerate the soil. Her response to people who are in disbelief and think that glyphosate and Monsanto is just one big conspiracy theory.  The fact that Monsanto and other companies who use GMOs don't have any evidence that glyphosate and these other chemicals are safe. The various, severe allergies and food intolerances that her sons have and how her eldest almost died from a pecan. How she was able to help her sons heal their bodies, improve their gut health, and reduce both their intolerances and one's autism symptoms within just 4 months by eating organic. Why it's so hard for mothers to face the truth about glyphosate and how they can resolve that fear. Why we have to become educated and take care of ourselves both physically and mentally first before helping others. What she said to the CEO of Monsanto, Hugh Grant, when she met with him at a shareholders meeting. What actions you can take right now to make a difference in your own community's fight against GMO's. The message and feelings of empowerment she wants readers of her book to be able to take away with them. What facts or information made her the most upset, surprised, or hopeful as all these experts and journalists were helping her write, Unstoppable. How we can feed the world with organic farming rather than monocrops. The fact that exporting monocrops to third world countries is actually harming, not helping people. The impact of the business partnership between Monsanto and the pharmaceutical company, Bayer. An increasing amount of lawsuits against Monsanto and why a total of 10,000 is expected by the end of this year. Power Quotes From The Show "It takes a big man to make a big and powerful company but it takes an even bigger man to acknowledge when something is not working and to go in a new direction." - What @zenhoneycutt said to the Monsanto CEO. Learn more on @WellnessForce Radio episode 237 wellnessforce.com/237 "Not just for Moms Across America but for consumers from all around the world, this trial that found Monsanto guilty was really a triumph for all of humanity and life on this planet. This sends the message to the chemical companies that you must be responsible for your role in your products and for the outcome of what happens in the world." - Zen Honeycutt "I understand the wanting to believe our government, media, or regulatory agencies but what I found when I looked deeper was that these chemicals actually aren't approved by the EPA. The EPA only requires safety studies on one ingredient in a product and there could be 50 different ingredients. Since the 1980s, we have come to understand that the other ingredients in RoundUp besides glyphosate are a thousand times more toxic than glyphosate. Not to say that glyphosate alone isn't harmful but the other chemicals are a thousand times more toxic and they have never been approved by the EPA. So, to say that the product is safe and to just trust the product that's on the shelf is safe to use around your kids and pets is a perception that was created with brilliant marketing by Monsanto to mislead the public. Their claims don't have a scientific foundation and are not based on anything or that's been presented to the EPA." - Zen Honeycutt "People are realizing that agriculture has had an addiction to these chemical cocktails and by shining the light on glyphosate, it's become known what's happening in the food system so that people can choose to opt out of this chemical monopoly. We can choose to eat organic, grow our own food, and to know our farmers. I call this the beginning of the end of this chemical era." - Zen Honeycutt "The monocrop culture which is based in the United States is really a way for us to export more produce. That act of exporting monocrops to a third world country doesn't actually help them. It may feed them temporarily but it makes them dependent on another country rather than establishing their own local food systems and sustainability. So, it actually decreases jobs, productivity, community, health, and their ability to have access to diverse, local foods." - Zen Honeycutt  Links From Today's Show Zen Honeycutt Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Moms Across America Facebook Twitter Instagram MAA National Toxin Free Town Campaign UNSTOPPABLE: Transforming Sickness and Struggle into Triumph, Empowerment and a Celebration of Community Could 2018 mark the end of the anti-GMO movement? Is Monsanto's Glyphosate Connected to Red Tide and Marine Life Losses? Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World by Paul Stamets The War on Bugs by Will Allen California Proposition 37, 2012 Organic Consumers Association Protester receives death threat over anti-Monsanto protest in Argentina Who is Carey Gillam? Arthur Schopenhauer Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms Brown's Ranch – "Regenerating Landscapes for a Sustainable Future" WFR 084 Dr. David Perlmutter WFR 121 Dr. David Minkoff WFR 179 Josh Tickell WFR 226 Paul Chek About Zen Honeycutt Zen Honeycutt is the Founder and Director of Moms Across America, a non-profit National Coalition of Unstoppable Moms. With the motto "Empowered Moms, Healthy Kids," Moms Across America has grown rapidly with over 600 leaders have created 1,000+ community events in all 50 states in the first 5 years of inception. Zen has three boys with allergies and autism symptoms which greatly improved when they went GMO-Free and organic. She discovered that thousands of Moms are seeing the same results. MAA is expanding to Mothers Across the World with co-creator Vandana Shiva.         Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force ---> REVIEW THE PODCAST Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode ---> Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal: Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner   Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show on Ketosis? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? 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If you want to have a healthy brain, you have to have a healthy gut. Someone who has depression and brain fog can feel better in just a couple of months by understanding the enteric nervous system and healing their gut. - Dr. Michael Ruscio How does the gut connect, communicate, and work with the brain through nerve signals and stress hormones to not only thrive and heal but to impact your emotions and intuition too? JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST  20% OFF ORGANIFI - USE CODE: WELLNESSFORCE   On Wellness Force Radio episode 236, doctor, clinical researcher and best-selling author of Healthy Gut, Healthy You, Dr. Michael Ruscio, returns for the fourth time to explain what the Enteric Nervous System (ENS) is and how it acts as your second brain; how one of his clients actually improved when carbs and gluten were added to his diet; and why we'll be seeing more psychologists begin to make referrals for their patients to have their gut health checked. Discover why focusing on both mental and gut health go hand in hand. "Slow down, do one thing at a time, and realize that to learn what your body needs, you can't do 7 things at once. Do one thing for a few weeks and then move onto the next. Learn to listen to your body and trust what it says." - @DrRuscio on @WellnessForce wellnessforce.com/236   Buy your own copy of Healthy Gut, Healthy You Over two thousand years ago, Hippocrates said that all disease begins in the gut. Now backed by extensive scientific research, this idea still holds true today. In Healthy Gut, Healthy You, clinician and researcher Dr. Michael Ruscio shows how modern lifestyle changes and the widespread use of antibiotics have made our guts and the essential bacteria they contain more vulnerable than ever before. The good news is that almost any ailment including depression, fatigue, weight gain, autoimmunity, insomnia, and hypothyroidism can be healed. The key is not just managing the symptoms but treating the root cause: the gut. Restoring this crucial part of your overall health improves the performance of your whole body from the inside out and it's easier than you think to get started. You don't have to follow crazy diets or spend a fortune to get healthy. Instead, read this book to discover how the gut works and its role in your body, practical diet and lifestyle advice to support your gut health, simple and actionable tools to repair your gut, and an innovative, user-friendly plan to heal, support and revitalize your gut. A vibrant, healthy you begins with your gut start healing your body today! Listen To Episode 236 As Dr. Michael Ruscio Uncovers: The Enteric Nervous System (ENS) - what it is, how it connects to the gut, and why it's the second brain. How gut problems like dysbiosis and IBS not only affect the stomach system but the brain and our moods as well. Types of skin issues might occur if a person has a leaky gut. What advanced interleukins testing is and how it helps to check for inflammation. Why each person needs to figure out how gluten affects their individual body compared to focusing on avoiding it at all cost. The benefits of the elimination diet to help your body heal and better understand if any foods affect your body. Why the Ketogenic diet isn't for everyone even though it's all everyone is talking about. Why there is no "should" or "should not" when it comes to dieting and eating in a way that matches your individual needs. How some culture's gut microbiotas, lifestyles, and diets can actually be harmful to other people with a different genetic background. Why you shouldn't be spending hundreds of dollars on gut health testing as your first step towards healing. What you should know about the health claims that some clinics are making without any sound evidence. How being fatigued can be connected to how much you're pooping each week. His self-care practice of listening to music, meditating, and spending time in solitude to reflect and think. How he realized he was burnt out from working too much and what he did to balance out work and his life. What next steps we can take for functional medicine and mental health resources to come together to help people. Research being done by clinical studies - how to weed through all the information and be careful because companies will only share positive findings. What it's like to be in a cryotherapy chamber and why he's added it to his self-care practices. Cannabinoids, plant medicine, adaptogens, herbs, CBD, and hemp - can they help the gut? Why taking the minimal suggested dose is so important when it comes to taking any kind of medicine including cannabis. Why slowing down and take your health step by step and observing changes might just be what you need to do to heal. Power Quotes From The Show "There is this connection between the brain and the gut. When you see a problem in the gut, you will almost always see that manifest in the brain. The Enteric Nervous System of the gut is basically your second brain." - @DrRuscio on @WellnessForce Radio wellnessforce.com/236 "When it comes to their health, people make things more complicated than they need to be. They overcomplicate things because they hear other tidbits and have a hard time following just one lead. Or they overcomplicate things in the sense of thinking that in order to follow this protocol, they have to do everything perfectly. The biggest thing people can do is to just find a simple system like the one in Healthy Gut, Healthy You, just chill out, and do their best to go through it." - Dr. Michael Ruscio "If you're someone on a budget and you're trying to get healthy, then do not spend hundreds of dollars on one of these tests because they really don't deliver on the promise that they're making. It's unfortunate that I have to be blowing the whistle here but I'd like it if these companies didn't make these pretty lofty health claims when there really isn't any data to support them." - Dr. Michael Ruscio "Slow down, do one thing at a time, and realize that to learn what your body needs, you can't do 7 things at once. Do one thing for a few weeks and then move onto the next. Learn to listen to your body and trust what it says." - Dr. Michael Ruscio   Links From Today's Show Dr. Michael Ruscio Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Google+ Pinterest Healthy Gut, Healthy You by Dr. Michael Ruscio WFR 119 Dr. Michael Ruscio - The Orthorexia Connection WFR 223 Dr. Michael Ruscio - Healthy Gut, Healthy You Dr. Ruscio Radio Podcast Mapping Your Microbiota – Health Miracle or Hyperbole, with Professor Rob Knight Medical Cannabis – CBD Reduces Inflammation, Is Immunomodulatory and The Effect Can be Obtained Without “Getting High”, with Dr. Chris Meletis Dr. Ruscio's Great-In-8 Action Plan Your "Second Brain" is In Your Gut Gluten Sensitivity – Prevalence & Association with Thyroid Autoimmunity Enteric Nervous System - Latest Research and Reviews The Microbiome Mind and Brain Interactions When Gluten Free Is Harmful: How Eating Grains and Gluten Improved Energy, Sleep and Pain – A Patient Conversation Evaluation of a fecal dysbiosis test for irritable bowel syndrome in subjects with and without obesity. An Italian prospective multicenter survey on patients suspected of having non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Sam Harris The Ultimate Guide To Red Light Therapy by Ari Whitten Headspace app The Morning 21 WFR 068 Glenn Stokoe WFR 109 Dr. Susan Blum WFR 184 Scott Nelson WFR 206 Dan Pardi WFR 233 Ret Taylor & Adriaan Zimmerman of Ned About Dr. Michael Ruscio Michael Ruscio, DC is a doctor, clinical researcher and best-selling author whose practical ideas on healing chronic illness have made him an influential voice in functional and alternative medicine. His research has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals and he speaks at integrative medical conferences across the globe. Dr. Ruscio’s best-selling book, Healthy Gut, Healthy You, has paved the way for a ‘start with the gut’ philosophy which has enabled doctors and patient to obtain improved outcomes with minimal expense and effort. He is leading the charge to make alternative medicine more affordable, effective and practical, through a pragmatic application of evidence-based therapies. Dr. Ruscio’s ability to objectively analyze medical literature has made him a trusted voice of reason, a voice he shares on his top-rated podcast and website.   Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force ---> REVIEW THE PODCAST Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode ---> Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal: Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner   Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show on Ketosis? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? 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There's so much noise out there in social media, the news, and all of this circulating negative energy that takes people out of silence. Silence is where the juice and beauty is; that's where you can go deep within yourself and figure out what lights you on fire. A life without understanding who you really are is kind of fleeting; there's not a lot of joy to it. Finding yourself is an emotional rollercoaster so getting grounded in who you really are is what You Be You is all about. - Drew Canole What steps can you take to detox your life, crush limitations, and own your awesome? Discover your unique power like never before. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST  20% OFF ORGANIFI - USE CODE: WELLNESSFORCE On Wellness Force Radio episode 235, Transformation Coach, Founder of Organifi, and Author of You Be You, Drew Canole, joins us for the second time to reveal how every day can be a new rebirth for your life, what soul mapping is and why it's so vital for doing the inner work, and where exactly in your heart you can physically, spiritually, and mentally get in touch with yourself. Get ready to find out your 'why' and figure out what you want to see, hear, feel, and become as you go through your own You Be You self-discovery journey. "You can become someone new at any moment you choose. Most people are waiting for a specific magic moment but the thing is, there is magic in every single moment of our lives." - @drewcanole on @wellnessforce Radio episode 235 wellnessforce.com/235   Pre-Order You Be You now and get exclusive bonus content! You Be You is designed to empower you to seek more, be more, and do more--from a place of self-love, first and foremost. Loving yourself is not selfish; it's necessary. In this book, transformation specialist Drew Canole shows that no matter where you've been or where you are right now, there are tools you can implement to live fully, healthily, and happily. Drew himself has overcome insane obstacles--from a painful childhood spent in foster care, to being bullied, to an unhealthy relationship with food that resulted in gaining 40 pounds, to finally breaking through and harnessing his personal power to achieve incredible success! Drew will take you on a three-part journey to detox from external expectations, embrace your darkness and reclaim your light, and recognize your limitless potential. You'll shift from your current perspective and limiting beliefs to a new, more enlightened mindset that includes surrender, trust, self-honesty, meditation, positive intention, and kindness toward yourself and others. And the result? A life aligned with true purpose, meaning, and incredible amounts of awesomeness. Purchase 1 Book:  Instant Access to “Upgrade Your Life” Masterclass ($79 Value) Receive a special bundle of videos, PDFs, and meditation tracks designed to help you shift your life to the next level. Purchase 2 Books: Free Ticket to Live Online Workshop ($199 Value) Join Drew for a private event in San Diego, CA, or in real time by live streaming it from the comfort of your home, as Drew dives deeper into insights from the book and explores his favorite techniques to create lasting change in your life   Get 20% Off On Your Organifi Order Here   Listen To Episode 235 As Drew Canole Uncovers: How we can allow every day to be a new rebirth for our life rather than dwelling in the past. Why putting so much time and effort into our bodies can be a distraction for something more important in our lives. Why we're always striving to get to that place where we're enough when we've already reached it by just being us. The 3 phases of You Be You and why Drew structured the book to be condensed and full of information compared to being lengthy. How we can use trauma as fuel in our lives and for others as teachers, helpers, and mentors. Why self-care and self-love are the reason why we see positive results in our lives and the people in them. How Drew felt a spiritual push and guidance to be where he's at today in his life. His interest in NLP programming and how to create change with the help of mentors. The identity pyramid which allows you to break down your own identity and change who you are. Our 3D selves versus 4D and 5D selves and how to get to a more spiritual place. Where in our heart we can physically, spiritually, and mentally get in touch with ourselves. Why he doesn't focus on chasing his own success but how we can show up and empower others. How he creates a culture of transformational change within his company and how his team can share that with the world. The difference between how Organifi creates and sells their products compared to other companies who use lower quality ingredients. Why they chose to put reishi mushrooms, cordyceps, and rhodiola in their Organifi Red Juice. What a dry fast is and why he chooses to occasionally do one for a cellular clean up. Why he wants to be so open with other people about himself, what he's gone through, and what he's currently experiencing. Steps we can take to help people who are skeptical of self-responsibility and self-respect. The spiritual law of interference and karma: Why people who need to be healed will find what they need. Soul mapping - what it is and how it can help when you do inner work. The why identity process and how uncovering your 'why' is so important for understanding yourself. Power Quotes From The Show "Once you get everything that you want, you realize that it's such a small piece of the whole entire picture. I want as many as people as possible to wake up and recognize their own greatness." - @drewcanole on @wellnessforce Radio episode 235 wellnessforce.com/235 "When you make the conscious act every day to supply yourself with the highest quality nutritious, organic superfoods that have been clinically tested to legitimately lower your stress, reduce depression, increase your energy, improve your mood, and do all of these absolutely amazing things for the human body, it just changes you." - Drew Canole  "If I am part of divinity and a pencil in the hand of God plus know that God is constantly expanding in the constant universe, rippling out then my natural ability to expand co-exists with what that is. The big bang is inside of me so my ability to be open is really my ability to hook to the infinity that's within me. That's the greatest secret of all because once you have access to that and it's not about you, your dream life is there and divine synchronicity starts to happen. God or the universe is using us consistently but we have to be open to it." - Drew Canole "Put your faith out there and just be you; don't try to change yourself in order to sell more products because that's not going to be fun. You're going to get to the end of your life and you'll have all this money but if you lose yourself in the process of making money, that's not a life worth living. You just want to become more of who you are and you want the world to pay attention and buy that."  - Drew Canole "Soul mapping is really turning inwards, getting deep within yourself, and recognizing the patterns in our lives. When you look back far enough on your life, you'll see this red thread of patterns of your soul's choices. Once you get to that point, you're much more equipped to make choices from your soul in the future. A lot of times, we make choices from our mind but if you can start to make choices from your heart and soul, your purpose and desire for what you want to create on this planet really start to enlarge."  - Drew Canole Links From Today's Show Drew Canole Facebook Twitter Instagram Organifi FitLifeTV YouTube  Facebook Pinterest You Be You WFR 078 Drew Canole: Self Love, Juicing, & Transformation FitLifeTV Alpha Reset Wayne Dyer Jim Fortin The Joel S. Goldsmith book collection on Amazon Napoleon Hill Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Graham Hancock The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles The Kybalion Carlos Castaneda's Don Juan Eckhart Tolle WFR 226 Paul Chek About Drew Canole Fueled by small-town values and a big vision for a better planet, Drew Canole begins each day with one simple goal in mind – to positively impact the lives of others. Through his work as a Personal Coach and endeavors such as EnrichYourExistence.com and FitLife.tv, Drew aims to inspire and motivate others to search deep within themselves to create an abundant, healthy and fulfilling life. "Improve one life; improve the world." Drew was born and raised in the small, rural community of Lake City in Northern Michigan. After attending Central Michigan University, he launched a successful career in finance before recognizing that his greatest talent was helping others discover their untapped potential. He currently resides in San Diego, where his work as an author, fitness specialist and transformation expert has made him one of the most reputable Personal Coaches in Southern California. Drew is committed to the conviction that people are at their best when challenged. He pushes others to bust through personal barriers and reach new heights in physical, mental and spiritual well-being.     Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force ---> REVIEW THE PODCAST Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode ---> Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal: Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner   Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show on Ketosis? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? 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How exactly do we take the modern day "emotional inventory" to create the life of wellness that we truly want?   It's a BIG question that has a unique answers for all, yet there are a handful of proven best practices that will help guide you along the way.   In this solocast, Host Josh Trent takes you through his own emotional inventory process which is a derivative of the M21 Guide available for free right here, right now.  After a workout, shower, and quality nutrition, go to a quiet space where you won't be disturbed and shut off all electronics to be in stillness for 2 hours Complete 7 rounds of a 5-5-5-5 box breathing session Open a blank journal page and draw a line down the middle On the left side, write the top 10 things you want to be different in your life On the right side, write down all the people, habits, energy, and actions that must change or be let go of in order for you to get the peace and fulfillment you desire. Once you have taken a full inventory, choose one thing that you are committed to changing in the next 7 days. Call in the social support you need, then move through the fear threshold ---> Get The Morning 21: A powerful (and free) system designed to give you more energy, let go of old weight, and live life well. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST  More Top Episodes 226 Paul Chek: The Revolution Is Coming (3 Part Series) 131 Drew Manning: Emotional Fitness 183 Dr. Kyra Bobinet: Brain Science Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force ---> REVIEW THE PODCAST Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode ---> Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal: Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show on Ketosis? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

We do have power and we do have a choice but I think we underestimate the power that we have. It saddens me that many people just go about their business every day without considering the impact of their choices. Even though I'm 100% plant-based, I've never taken the position of telling a person what they should or shouldn't do but I do want people to know about the miracle of plants and superfoods; just for them to eat more and better nutritious foods. If you can grow your own, find your own, or support companies by really voting with your money, that's a good thing. - Darin Olien How can the power of your wallet make a dramatic shift in the way the world sees, produces, and consumes food? JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST  20% OFF ORGANIFI - USE CODE: WELLNESSFORCE In Wellness Force Radio episode 234, Superfood Hunter, Founder of SuperLife, and Author of SuperLife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit & Eternally Awesome, Darin Olien, will walk you through several easy steps you can take towards behavior change and living for optimal health; the key to allowing natural detoxification through nutritious foods to become a part of your lifestyle; and why our food allergies and sensitivities, especially in children, have been increasing in recent years. Discover how the superfood, Barùkas nut, of the Baru fruit from the Brazilian Cerrado (pronounced 'sahadu') can improve your health, help others, and leave behind a smaller water footprint. "It's actually more economical for you to be biting into a Barùkas nut and getting all those superfood nutrients for your money than what you're paying for an almond."- @SuperLifeLiving on @wellnessforce Radio episode 234 wellnessforce.com/234   Order and try Barùkas here data-template-name="productDescription"> Barùkas are the healthiest nuts on the planet; literally a mini-cocktail of hard to find micronutrients and vegan protein. A single handful packs your daily fiber requirement, and it’s simply amazing how many healthy micronutrients are in each bite. But they’re not just good for you, they’re good for the world. Barùkas represent an amazing opportunity to reforest our planet and sustain indigenous communities on their land. The trees that give these nuts are called Baruzeira. They are found in the Amazonian savanna biome called the Cerrado (pronounced sahadu), which covers an area 3 times the size of Texas. It’s one of the most beautiful areas in the world. Unfortunately, this immense biodiversity is already being deforested to make way for cattle ranching. The growth of Barùkas can help put an end to the deforestation and preserve the original flora. Not only that, it will allow indigenous people to make a sustainable living off the land. It’s truly a win all around. For your health, the health of the planet, and the health of the world community. Give them a try and let us know what you think. Supports the  Superfood Conservancy, which is on a mission to support small farmers, get quality superfoods to market, and protect endangered ecosystems where superfoods grow around the world.     Listen To Episode 234 As Darin Olien Uncovers: The bio-accumulation of heavy metals and electronic magnetic fields that are in our environment, food, and even ourselves. How he came to be a Superfood Hunter not because he wanted to but because he felt like it was his mission to take on that role. Why it's important to test ourselves and foods to see if there are heavy metals. The actual process he goes through to research and test a product or a food to find out the nutrition content. How he came to find the Barùkas nut of the Baru fruit from the Brazilian Cerrado. All of the nutrition including amino acids and protein that can be found in the Barùkas nut. Their goal to plant 21 million trees in the Cerrado to keep it from being destroyed and help the indigenous people keep their homes and culture alive. His thoughts on views on companies creating and selling genetically modified products. What impact we could have on the planet if we didn't eat meat two days out of the entire week. What steps you can take to join him and his mission for aiding Cerrado and bringing Barùkas nuts to more people. The unique taste of Barùkas nuts and why kids love them so much. How their relationship and his father's behavior and addiction led him to follow this mission to live the best life that he possibly could. The various health struggles he has faced since birth and how he has been able to overcome them through a shift in his mentality. What motivates him and drives his passion to help people achieve optimal health. The community of people he knows and those online who believe in what he's doing. How he connects his spiritual self to his business and higher purpose. His experience with Ayahuasca during a plant ceremony and what the plant told him to do. The morning preparation ritual he follows every day and how that sets him up for each day. How his father's death was his wake-up call to go down a different path towards improving the earth for the world. Comparing Barùkas nuts to other nuts like almonds as far as sustainability and a water footprint. How to live your life and by your beliefs without judging other people for theirs. Power Quotes From The Show "We do have a choice but I think we underestimate the power that we have. When it comes to eating healthy, if you can grow your own, find your own, or vote with our wallet that's a good thing."- @SuperLifeLiving on @wellnessforce Radio episode 234 wellnessforce.com/234 "Every time your body is trying to stay in homeostasis and equilibrium, it's essentially taking in nutrients or also trying to detox something. On one respect, the body is doing everything it can to stay in that balance but if you're being exposed to something over time and you don't know it and you keep eating your regular food that has a heavy metal which no one has ever tested, then all of a sudden you'll start to question, 'Why I do forget things?', 'Why am I sluggish?','Why is my thyroid off?' and the list goes on ten and twenty years down the line." - Darin Olien "Then long-term longevity studies, researchers on the blue zones, and centurions know without a doubt that the research is in: believing in a higher power and having faith in something outside of yourself is good for your health. However, you have to stop the judgment; to believe in something but to then judge others for having a different belief is not helping. Get rid of the judgment, leave it alone, and live your life." - Darin Olien "We have to get outside, take off our shoes, and expose our skin to the sun without chemicals for periods of time. Don't be afraid of some of the great natural grounding vibratory aspects of the planet that help regulate and guide our inner systems. Just get back into the primal aspects of being exposed to the sunlight, feel the cold weather, or touch the real earth with your feet." - Darin Olien   Links From Today's Show Darin Olien Facebook Twitter Instagram SuperLife Barùkas Facebook Instagram Twitter Excursions with SuperLife SuperLife Superfood Conservancy SuperLife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit & Eternally Awesome Barùkas® Trail Mix | The New Superfood on Kickstarter RainCatcher Darin Olien: A Superfood Hunter On Peak Nutrition & Next Level Hydration The Indiana Jones Of Superfoods: Stem Cells, Air-To-Water Machines, Coffeefruit & More With Darin Olien VARIDESK Sit-to-Stand Desks The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown Dr. Michael J. Balick Dr. Joe Dispenza The Morning 21 WFR 055 Gay & Katie Hendricks WFR 061 Damon Gameau WFR 067 Dr. Jade Teta WFR 121 Dr. David Minkoff WFR 179 Josh Tickell WFR 192 Jason Prall WFR 196 Aubrey Marcus WFR 203 Brian Mackenzie WFR 226 Paul Chek About Darin Olien Darin Olien, the founder and visionary of SuperLife, is the first ever health and wellness expert to be coined a “Superfood Hunter.” He is known uniquely within the health and wellness community as an exotic superfood expert, supplement formulator, and environmental activist who travels the planet to discover new and underutilized medicinal plants.  Inspired by his travels around the world, he has created an individualized approach to achieving optimal health through small changes and daily habits based on the wisdom of global cultures. It’s his no-judgment, progress-focused, supportive approach that gets results. Darin’s interest in food and nutrition began when a college football injury drove him to uncover better ways to heal his body. He realized there had to be a better option out thereafter he struggled to recover using only traditional Western medicine treatments that failed to address the healing potential of his diet and lifestyle choices. It’s then that he began to pursue a healthier lifestyle and deeper understanding of how hydration, nutrition, and exercise can truly impact the human body. Darin changed his major, studying Exercise Physiology and Nutrition. He now holds a Bachelor degree in this field as well as a Masters in Psychology.  Today Darin is widely recognized as an authority and valuable resource on plant-based nutrition, supplement formulation and elite performance programs, which he has created for some of the top athletes in the world. After 20+ years of travel and unwavering dedication to research, Darin published his book, “SuperLife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit & Eternally Awesome” in 2015 at the same time that the online SuperLife community was founded. One year later, the leading SuperLife 10-Day Nutrition program was launched, which has helped thousands successfully reclaim their health and experience the healing power of plant-based nutrition.     Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force ---> REVIEW THE PODCAST Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode ---> Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal: Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner   Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show on Ketosis? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? 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Are you really tuned in to the ancient intelligence that lives and breathes within your organs, tissues, and heart? Today on this solocast we explore the infinite and powerful physical intelligence and the ways that we can nourish and support this part of our being. We'll discover the (3) physical intelligence parts of the M21 system that you can rely on to guide you in your wellness journey.  It has been said for thousands of years by both ancient and contemporary wellness and spiritual leaders that the thoughts, breaths, and movements cultivated in the morning are what hold the power to transform lives. ---> Get The Morning 21: A powerful (and free) system designed to give you more energy, let go of old weight, and live life well. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST  More Top Episodes 226 Paul Chek: The Revolution Is Coming (3 Part Series) 131 Drew Manning: Emotional Fitness 183 Dr. Kyra Bobinet: Brain Science Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force ---> REVIEW THE PODCAST Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode ---> Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal: Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show on Ketosis? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? That's what I call love! Write to me and let me know what you'd like to have to get more wellness in your life.

Ned is really for those who are looking to improve and it can be for anyone. We want to be there as a first line of defense for people before they have to resort to doctors and pharmaceuticals. I will never not question medicine because there's always a time for it. However, that doesn't mean that if I have a panic attack that I should all of a sudden be put on a Xanax prescription that I can't get off for the next ten years." - Ret Taylor  Despite the common misconception, hemp does not get you high. Truthfully, it has been used naturally for thousands of years to support the health and wellness of our minds and bodies.  JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST  20% OFF ORGANIFI - USE CODE: WELLNESSFORCE In Wellness Force Radio episode 233, Entrepreneurs, Natural Remedy Seekers, and Co-Founders of Ned & Co, Ret Taylor and Adriaan Zimmerman, explain the differences between full spectrum hemp oil and marijuana; share other alternatives, natural forms of medicine including forest bathing; and explain how hemp oil can be used to help decrease anxiety, stress, or emotional distress along with other resources and lifestyle changes. Listen and find out how hemp oil helps regulate homeostasis in nearly every biological system in your body, helping bring balance to body and mind. "We don't want to be just a hemp oil company. We are searching the world for the best, natural remedies. In five years time, we'd love for Ned to be that alternative to a pharmacy."- @adriaanz of #Ned on @wellnessforce Radio episode 233 wellnessforce.com/233    Learn all about Ned's full-spectrum hemp oil products “Everything in life is vibration.” – Albert Einstein From seed to bottle, all Ned Full Spectrum Hemp products are energetically infused with love, gratitude, and positive vibrations. Positive Vibes: Farmer Curt sees to it that each of our beautiful, organic hemp plants receives the best of everything, including a lifetime of the sun, mountain water, and great tunes. Love and Gratitude: Once extracted, the words “love” and “gratitude” are energetically infused into the hemp oil according to the findings of Dr. Masaru Emoto in his NY Times Best Seller, “The Hidden Messages in Water.” Binaural Beats: Our products are attuned to the frequencies of 3.5 Hz and 7.83 Hz are then played to the contents of each bottle to promote balance and grounding. Binaural beats are the result of two different auditory impulses heard from opposite ears. The Delta 3.5hz frequency is associated with remedying depression and anxiety while promoting DNA repair. 7.83hz is the powerful healing frequency of earth’s magnetic field (Schumann’s Resonance), which promotes focus, balance, and calm. By the time our products reach you, we’ve taken every possible step to ensure you’re receiving the very best of everything, including the right energy and vibrations.     Listen To Episode 233 As Ret Taylor & Adriaan Zimmerman Uncover: Common myths and misconceptions about hemp 0il. Our endocannabinoid system and how hemp oil can help regulate our biological systems. The story of how they met Farmer Curt who grows the organic hemp flowers that they produce into hemp oil. Why they felt unfilled with their lives in New York City and how Ned has helped them find a greater purpose and mission by connecting with nature. What Adriaan learned from his panic attack at work to a road trip on the West Coast to traveling all over the world as part of his spiritual journey.  Ret's evolution story of how he left NYC to move to Saudi Arabia for work and realized he was missing the most important moments of his family's life. The moment Ret knew that his life purpose is to help people, organizations, and businesses reconnect with nature. How hemp oil is specifically used as a pain management tool to help target chronic pain, anxiety, and long-term conditions. The full process from seed to bottle: how their Ned hemp oil is created from the organic hemp flowers. How their products are energetically infused with love, gratitude and positive vibrations including binaural beats. The multi-use modes of using hemp to create bags, clothing and even flooring. The differences between full spectrum hemp oil and marijuana. Other alternatives, natural forms of medicine for healing both the mind and body such as Finnish saunas and the Japanese practice of forest bathing. How their hemp oil is created by solely pressing the hemp flowers compared to other brands' practice of industrial manufacturing. Why hemp is not just for "hippies" anymore but for anyone from athletes and professionals to CEOs. How hemp oil can be used to help decrease anxiety, stress, or emotional distress along with other resources and lifestyle changes. Why it's probable that we will already see an increase in awareness and acceptance of natural forms of alternative medicine such as hemp oil within a year or so. Their suggested dosage and usage of hemp oil for different people based on their endocannabinoid system and what they need it for whether that's anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, etc. How they use their own product to help heal inflamed muscles after working out and improve their sleeping patterns. Power Quotes From The Show "Plants will give you their medicine if you treat them with respect. We extract at room temperature and with no pressure; that's our way of respecting the plant & asking it to give us its medicine." - #RetTaylor of #Ned on @wellnessforce Radio episode 233 wellnessforce.com/233 "I started researching why I'm so drawn to nature and through that process, I realized my purpose. I'm here to help people, businesses, and organizations reconnect with nature. So, Ned is very much an extension of that for me." - Ret Taylor "I was living this life in New York City that I thought I wanted but I ended up just feeling empty. At the end of the day, there was no connection to nature. I'd grown up going to my grandparent's farm in Finland every summer and my family had these 4 acres that I enjoyed as a child but by the time I was 30, I had completely severed this relationship I had with the natural world. I had worked so hard to accomplish becoming this type of person and build this identity for myself but it essentially all just became a life raft for me and I started to question what I was really here for." - Adriaan Zimmerman "Whether it's insomnia, anxiety, pain, or cancer, many people who seek out hemp oil resources do so because they are stuck in a prison. Through nature, we're able to thrive and the deeper connection we have with nature, the more we're able to thrive. That's why we as a society are not thriving as much as we could. As soon as we go to the mountains and stand beneath the Redwoods, that's when the thriving begins to happen. That's what we're really trying to do with Ned; to take something from nature and to do it as ethically, simply, and naturally as possible, put it in a bottle, and let people know exactly where this hemp oil comes from." - Ret Taylor "We don't want to be just a hemp oil company. We are searching the world for the best, natural remedies and we plan to bring many of those back home under the Ned label. In five years time, we'd love for Ned to be that alternative to a pharmacy so you won't have to go sift through all sorts of literature and endless aisles at the drugstore. Instead, we'll just make it simpler for you with natural, whole products. That's our mission beyond hemp oil." - Adriaan Zimmerman "Plants will give you their medicine if you treat them with respect. If you take those plants and throw them in a thrasher and then extract them at a super high temperature with massive amounts of pressure, you will get some medicine out but you don't know how good that medicine is or what its molecular structure and profile looks like. We extract at room temperature and with no pressure; that's our way of respecting the plant at the end of its life and asking it to give us its medicine." - Ret Taylor Links From Today's Show Ned & Co. Facebook Instagram YouTube Ret Taylor LinkedIn Instagram Adriaan Zimmerman LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Meet Farmer Curt Ned's Energetic Infusions NED Walks A Purpose Greater Than Business by Ret Taylor Professional Pain Relief: Why Athletes are Ditching Pharmaceuticals for Cannabinoids American Hemp: Could this "weed" be what finally unites Americans across the aisle? Building your dream home could send you to the hemp dealer The Hidden Messages in Water by Dr. Masaru Emoto Schumann Resonances Bruce Lipton Mitch McConnell: Drug Warrior, CBD Champion? WFR 111 Evan Brand WFR 184 Scott Nelson WFR 226 Paul Chek About Ned & Co. Ned ™ was officially born one cold October morning on an alpine climbing expedition in the heart of Colorado’s Indian Peaks Wilderness. After spending years in different industries chasing our previous ideas of "success" in some of the world’s busiest cities, we had come to the realization that there is something fundamentally broken about the way we, as a modern society, are approaching our health and well-being. Many of us are feeling the consequences of device addiction, stress, anxiety, and a multitude of other ailments that have come to rule our lives. We are too quick to turn to doctors and prescription drugs as a first line of defense. We were reminded, in our own ways, that the best answers often lie in nature… in a walk through the forest; in the glow of a campfire; and in the plants, herbs, roots, fungi, and the very soil that our ancestors have used for millennia. That is why we created Ned. We knew that getting into the elements on that October morning would fuel the creative wave we were riding. The two of us set out in blizzard conditions and, sure enough, by the time we were thawing out over well-earned burritos, we had built our foundation. Ned is a representation of our passion for feeling better and living better through simple means and a deep connection to the natural world. We truly believe we were put on this earth to share in the wonderment of nature and rediscover all of the healing power that it holds.     Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force ---> REVIEW THE PODCAST Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode ---> Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal: Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner   Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show on Ketosis? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? 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Sofia Adler: In an attempt to be completely honest andvulnerable, I want to share that I’m going through a tough time emotionally. It’s a big transition period for me, which is exciting, but hard. I know deep down that this time of my life is simply the start of something new and exciting. Nonetheless, there are many unknowns ahead. The feelings I’m wading through right now aren’t easy; I have negative emotions far more than positive emotions these days. ---> Get The Morning 21: A powerful (and free) system designed to give you more energy, let go of old weight, and live life well. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST  I’m sharing all of this because I’m working on being more honest with myself and others about how I’m feeling. I’ve made this honesty part of my awareness practice, which helps me shift my attention from ruminating over what’s wrong and focus on the steps I’m taking to get myself back on track, feel more aligned and reconnect to myself. I know I’m shedding parts of my old self so I can welcome in the new and step into who I’m meant to (and want to!) be. IT’S TRUE: WE TEACH WHAT WE NEED TO LEARN My recommitment to a strong awareness practice validates the common saying that we teach the lessons we ourselves need to learn. So, in the spirit of this wise message, I want to introduce some relevant positive psychology research by Barbara Fredrickson on positive emotions. Fredrickson's research provides a “how” for overcoming, or at least lessening, the grip of negative emotions. Before I do that however, I want to remind you that we need to honor both the positive and negative parts of our lives. As Francis Bacon once said, “In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present”. One can’t exist without the other. It is often those times of darkness that help us appreciate the light that much more. REMEMBER: THE GOOD CAN’T EXIST WITHOUT THE BAD! I bring this point up again because I don’t want you to walk away from this post thinking you should only focus on positive emotions. It’s common to receive advice to focus on the good as a solution to our problems, which isn't necessarily a bad thing (and a message that I share with others too!), but it has to be taken in the right context. It can be frustrating – even irritating – to receive advice that implies you should ignore what you’re struggling with and see the world through rose colored glasses. I’ve felt this way a lot lately; I’ve been reminded of how hard it can be to focus on the good when the going gets tough. If it’s hard for you too, I hope my story reminds you that no one – and I mean no one – is perfect. We are all in this together. LET’S TALK ABOUT OUR EMOTIONS Both positive and negative emotions are momentary by nature. Nonetheless, emotions don’t always feel fleeting. They may arise quickly in response to a thought or event, but they can also have a lasting effect on our beliefs, decisions and actions. Our emotions thus directly impact how we live our lives. Psychology research on emotions has historically been reserved for negative emotions, but the rise of positive psychology has led to a surge in research on positive emotions – what they are, how they work and how we can use them to our advantage. Professor Barbara Fredrickson is one of the pioneer researchers on positive emotions, best known for her Broaden and Build theory. WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS: BROADEN AND BUILD THEORY Through the Broaden and Build theory, Fredrickson explains that positive emotions broaden people's momentary thought-action repertoires, which build their enduring personal resources, ranging from physical (cardiovascular health!) and intellectual resources to social and psychological resources (resilience!). In other words, positive emotions broaden our awareness, which opens us up to more possibilities and sparks our creativity. Positive emotions expand our peripheral vision, helping us see more and capitalize on the opportunities around us. Research also shows that negative emotions have the opposite effect. Negative emotions cause us to narrow our beliefs and prevent us from seeing multiple outcomes or opportunities when presented with a problem. Consider our fight or flight (survival) mechanism, for example. When your body thinks you’re at risk and signals the negative emotion of fear, your immediate reaction is to run. There’s no time for considering the various possible outcomes or whether or not the risk is real; we experience a tunnel vision of sorts and take immediate action accordingly. This is beneficial (and necessary!) in a threatening situation, but this type of limited thinking holds us back in less dire circumstances. POSITIVE EMOTIONS AND THE POWER OF POSSIBILITY Now that you understand more about the power of our emotions and the way they can shape our outlook and actions, I want to introduce one last principle: The Positivity Ratio. The positivity ratio explains that our negative emotions are more impactful than our positive emotions. Put simply, we need many positive emotions to outweigh the effects of a single negative emotion. The initial ratio of 3:1 positive to negative emotions has recently been disproven empirically, but the general premise of the research still stands. In order to fully process and absorb the meaning of the positivity ratio, I like to reference a helpful analogy I picked up from one of my teachers. Think of negative emotions as rocks and positive emotions as feathers. If placed on a scale, you’d need far more feathers than rocks to balance things out or tip the scale in positivity’s favor! HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO REMEMBER I’m a big fan of understanding the “why” before I act. In order to make sure you fully grasp the meaning of this research and how you can apply it to your life, I’ve summarized what I feel are the key takeaways below: Next time you get frustrated when someone tells you to focus on the positive, remind yourself there’s empirically proven research behind this advice. When done in the right context, focusing on the good causes an increase in positive emotions, which can have a profound impact on your lives and the way you see the world. If you feel stuck and can’t seem to find any sort of solution, your emotions may be to blame. Positive emotions help us see that there are many potential ways to deal with a problem, whereas negative emotions do the exact opposite. Both positive and negative emotions have a significant impact on our thoughts and actions, yet we have to be aware of the power dynamics between the two. We need far more positive emotions than negative emotions to break the hold of negative emotions, thoughts and feelings (remember, feathers vs. stones!). Finding ways to spark more positive emotions throughout the day (micro-resilience!) is key to maintaining longstanding happiness. Take some time to let all of this sink in. I’ll share some of my favorite ways to boost positive emotions in my next post; but in the interim, I’d love to hear your favorite techniques! In the upcoming months, I’ll explain micro-resilience in more detail and show how it can be applied to the six pillars of wellness – thoughts, feelings, actions/behaviors, eating, movement and sleep – in bi-monthly blog posts. Click here if you'd like to be kept in the loop for upcoming posts and all things micro-resilience.  About The Author As a former marketing strategist and avid reader, Sofia Adler is a lover of storytelling (especially the stories we tell ourselves). Sofia graduated from Colgate University with a Bachelor’s degree in sociology and is currently getting a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology and Education with a concentration in Spirituality and Mind/Body practice from Teachers College, Columbia University (expected December 2018). Sofia is a 200-hour RYT yoga instructor specializing in vinyasa and restorative practices and has participated in multiple yoga philosophy trainings. Sofia has completed an array of additional courses and workshops on coaching, mindset and the spirit, mind and body connection, all of which have influenced her coaching approach and style.

It's easier to start the day healthy than to finish the day healthy. So, whatever you can do to front-load your day whether it be a workout, your green juice, or meditation, get as much done early in the day as possible. Allow yourself to be human and understand that it's going to be much harder to do any of that later in the day if you wait long enough. - Yuri Elkaim JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST  20% OFF ORGANIFI - USE CODE: WELLNESSFORCE How can you make being healthy as easy and simple as possible? What steps can you take to set yourself up for success from the very moment you wake up? On Wellness Force Radio episode 232, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Author of The All-Day Energy Diet, Host of the Healthpreneur Podcast, and Founder of Healthpreneur, Yuri Elkaim, reveals how you can plan and front-load your day for health success, how to set up your environment to avoid daily decision fatigue, and why self-awareness is the first step towards moving in the right direction of changing and creating healthy habits. Find out how you can easily begin living a healthier lifestyle today through self-awareness, planning, and regular movement. "Front-load your day with a workout, green juice, or meditation. Get as much done as early as possible. Starting the day healthy is easier than finishing it healthy." - @yelkaim on @wellnessforce Radio episode 232 wellnessforce.com/232   Attend Healthpreneur LIVE in Scottsdale, Arizona from September 20-23, 2018 Healthpreneur™ LIVE provides an intimate "invite-only" environment for 150 visionary health, fitness, and wellness entrepreneurs to truly connect - at a deep level - with one another, learn from industry leaders, and implement breakthrough strategies to help serve more people, make more money, and enjoy more freedom. This special event takes place once per year at a 5-star paradise resort that reflects our attention to detail, intimacy, and quality. Our first event, in September 2017, gathered an extraordinary community of changemakers and visionary health and fitness entrepreneurs who are driven by epic ideas to impact the world, while creating a business and life they love. Our 100+ attendees were so blown away by the experience that the average rating was 9.87 (out of 10) and the net promoter score (ie. how willing are you to recommend this event to a friend?) was 96 (out of 100). Nearly everyone said it was the BEST EVENT they’d ever been to. At Healthpreneur™ LIVE you will receive powerful training, deep connections, unique experiences, and mindset shifts that will multiply your impact, income, and freedom so that you can play an even bigger game while enjoying the ride.   Listen To Episode 232 As Yuri Elkaim Uncovers: About his condition, Alopecia, and how that's impacted his view on health and wellness. His faith in himself and that the universe or a higher power is protecting and guiding him. Why and how he chooses to live in a positive state of mind when things go wrong rather than feel bad and pity himself. The moment he decided to stop covering up his hair loss and come out about it on YouTube and share what he was going through. His self-identity crisis of separating himself from his young pro-soccer player from his healthpreneur and business owner version. How your self-identity is truly created and in alignment when your personality, beliefs, and how you see yourself. Why changing how we look on the outside will automatically affect how we feel on the inside. How self-image is tied very closely to our personal standards. The fact that we're able to change the negative voice inside our head at any given moment we choose and how we can do exactly that. The truth and power in of believing that you are here for a reason. How your food cravings aren't actually physiological hunger cravings but psychological cravings caused by boredom, anxiety, or feelings of being out of control. Why self-awareness is the first step towards moving in the right direction of changing and creating healthy habits. How he sets his environment up to help him avoid daily decision fatigue. Why we as humans might not like having to make so many decisions on a regular basis and how structure = freedom. The key to front-loading your day - The benefits of tackling all your favorite health activities early in the morning - exercise, meditation, or drinking your green juice. How health coaches begin the conversation about decision fatigue and overwhelm with clients. Why he believes it's so important to be authentic and truly you on social media in order to attract the right clients for you. His steps on how to truly speak your truth with to your audience on followers online. Power Quotes From The Show "The easiest way for me to change how I feel and shift my mindset is to just start moving my body. Find your healthy outlet to really move your mind and body in a more positive matter." - @yelkaim on @wellnessforce Radio episode 232 wellnessforce.com/232 "When you give yourself a certain identity, you kind of box yourself into a stereotype to some degree. So, a lot of people with weight issues can't really identify or visualize themselves as a lean, thin, energetic person. The problem with that is if you can't even see that for yourself as a possibility, then you're not going to act in accordance with that. Our brain is never going to act or our body will never behave in discord with how we see ourselves. So, how we behave and our beliefs; all of this has to be congruent with how we see ourselves showing up in the world which is essentially our self-identity." - Yuri Elkaim "It's important for all of us to realize that we're here for a reason. I don't think we'd be here if there wasn't a reason. So tell yourself, 'I believe I'm here for a reason. Perhaps I'm not too sure what that is but I'm here which means that I'm here for a reason and I'm going to figure it out.' That is part of the spiritual journey of understanding yourself and achieving self-actualization." - Yuri Elkaim "Structure equals freedom. When we look at our lives and how we live our days, I really believe that a lot of people have to structure their day. How does structure give us more freedom? When you plan ahead, you don't have to think in the moment. When you think ahead of time, that alleviates the need to make those daily decisions. Meal planning works because the worst question you can ask yourself in the moment, especially with a family, is, 'What's for dinner?' If you ask that question when it's time for dinner, you've already lost the battle." - Yuri Elkaim   Links From Today's Show Yuri Elkaim Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest Healthpreneur Healthpreneur Live 2018 Facebook Instagram YouTube Healthpreneur Podcast Getting Past Your Emotional Demons to Create a Business Breakthrough with Josh Trent [Episode 125] From Soccer to Bed to No Hair On My Head (My Unusual Journey) The All-Day Energy Diet by Yuri Elkaim The All-Day Fat Burning Diet by Yuri Elkaim How to Beat Cancer: The Top 15 Cancer-Fighting Foods Yuri Elkaim: Raw Food Dieting, Where Vegans Go Wrong, and What Canadians Think of Canola Yuri Elkaim Quick Facts The Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell Dr. Maxwell Maltz and Psycho-Cybernetics Tony Robbins WFR Free Guide: The Morning 21 WFR 046 Dr. John Gray   About Yuri Elkaim Yuri Elkaim is a bit of an outlier and renegade in the nutrition and health community. His mission is to empower everyday men and women with proper nutrition and health wisdom so they can take better control of their own health. Some refer to him as the "health whisperer" for being to get to the heart of what matters and produce amazing health, weight loss, and fitness results where there seemed little hope. He's a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and fitness expert most famous for skyrocketing his clients' energy almost overnight and helping them achieve athlete-like fitness...without gimmicks, following radical weight loss diets, or killing themselves in the gym. He's on a mission to transform the lives of more than 10 million people by 2018. He also holds a High Honours degree in Physical Education and Health/Kinesiology from the University of Toronto, is a former professional soccer player, and for 7 seasons acted as the strength & conditioning/nutrition coach for the nationally ranked men's soccer program at the University of Toronto. Most recently, he's the author of "The All-Day Energy Diet", published by Hay House. He is also the professor of Super Nutrition Academy, the author of Eating for Energy and the Total Wellness Cleanse, and the creator of more than 130 workout programs, including Fitter U, Fitter U Fitness, Amazing Abs Solution, and Treadmill Trainer. Yuri and his programs been featured across the nation's media including the Huffington Post, AskMen.com, US News & World Report, Breakfast Television, Perfect Fit, A-Channel Morning, CTV news, e-Talk Daily, Global News.       Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force ---> REVIEW THE PODCAST Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode ---> Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal: Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner   Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show on Ketosis? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? 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