Wellness + Wisdom Podcast

"The privilege of a lifetime is being and becoming who you are." - Joe Campbell When was the last time you took a deep inventory of your emotions? Getting in touch with emotion is no easy task, but if you open yourself up to listening to what your body is telling you, a great deal can be learned about why you may be holding onto extra weight; both physically and emotionally. As you scan your body and look for clues, you can enhance your emotional intelligence. By being more present with yourself, you can apply embodiment, connection, and sustainable behavior to every aspect of life. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST 20% OFF ORGANIFI - USE CODE: WELLNESSFORCE On Wellness Force Radio 149, Coach, Speaker, Facilitator & Author at Presence Academy as well as the Founder of the Evolving Men's Collective, Johnny Blackburn, shares how you can unleash your greatest potential in work, love, and life. By the end of this episode, you will learn how to get in touch with your authentic self through somatic awareness, emotional expression, and the various stages of both male and female development for a life well lived that flows and is balanced. Links From Today's Show: Johnny Blackburn Facebook YouTube Presence: A Practical Guide to Awakening Greater Potential in Work, Love & Life Coaching Speaking and Training Blog Evolving Men's Collective Presence Academy Facebook Courses and Programs Blog Joseph Campbell Finding Joe film Esther Hicks Tim Ferris Dr. Dan Siegel Dr. Sue Johnson Stephen Porges Gay Hendricks Alison Armstrong Carol Gilligan David Deida The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida JP Sears Authentic Man Program ManKind Project The New Warrior Training Adventure To Be a Man by Robert Augustus Kevin Kelly WFR #105 Dr. John Sullivan WFR #098 Tom Bilyeu Listen To Episode 149 As Johnny Blackburn Uncovers: How his injury allowed him to embrace his circumstances and make the most of the experience. What Johnny was doing during 2012, why he gathered so much information, and how he has evolved over the past 5 years to enter this state of relaxation. The importance of saying 'yes' to the Hero's Journey and the process of Separation, Initiation, and Return to develop ourselves and better serve the world. Why Johnny wrote his book, Presence: A Practical Guide to Awakening Greater Potential in Work, Love & Life The Emergent Process and how to apply embodiment, relaxation, and awareness to your life. Why microscopic facial muscles are vital to know whether or not you can trust another person. How does behavioral flexibility plug into sustainable behavior and change? What is somatic awareness? What can our chest, stomach, and throat can teach us about emotional intelligence?  Why we should give ourselves permission to feel our emotions. How holotropic breathing and other practices can be a great healing tool. His daily dream routine with keto, breathing, and meditation. David Deida's three stages to gender development for both men and women. How we can collectively progress with all of the emotions and thoughts surrounding #MeToo. What people can do to have more open discussions and become a better at speaking to their loved one. Power Quotes From The Show "The privilege of a lifetime is being and becoming who you are." - Joe Campbell "I had to put trust that this experience was happening for some reason that I didn't know yet and that I was going to take full responsibility for my situation and make the best of it." - Johnny Blackburn "Joy is the matriarch of all emotion and she only enters the home when all of her children are welcome." - Joe Hudson "There's this paradox with emotion that when it feels like we don't want to get rid of it, it won't actually leave us. Emotion needs to feel this complete quality of acceptance. Then, that degree of grounding allows it to be metabolized and released in seconds." - Johnny Blackburn "You can't Google 'wisdom.' There's going to be a time when memorization won't be so important and you can just Google the information. So, our presence, awareness, emotional intelligence - these are going to become more valued capacities." - Johnny Blackburn About Johnny Blackburn Johnny Blackburn is a professional coach, speaker & facilitator who empowers clients, organizations and audiences to discover and then live from their deeper Presence. Residing in San Diego, CA, he is a highly respected authority on human embodiment and professional performance. Blackburn’s original background in Management Consulting, Master’s degree in Psychology and more than 2000 client-coaching hours as a Professionally Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation all combined with extensive professional development training make him a highly sought after guide to greater levels of presence, openness and thriving. Personally, Johnny enjoys many forms of movement, martial arts, surfing, dancing Tango, being outdoors, reading, learning, laughing, preparing and eating delicious slow food, local community gatherings, traveling the world, going to festivals, having authentic conversations with friends, loved ones & “strangers”, and being still. 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? 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're gathering all of this data with Fitbits, rings, and other trackers that are giving us a snap shot of who we are, but none of them are actually saying how we can aggregate that data into actual therapy. That's where we're now moving with technology." - Eric Glader Imagine being able to improve your physical performance or speed up the muscle recovery process with just a push of a button. Thanks to years of research, product development, and test trials, that is now a reality with the PowerDot Muscle Stimulator. Anywhere at anytime, you now have the ability to electronically stimulate the muscles. It's not a complete replacement for physical or chiropractic therapy, but it's meant to be a tool to help the treatment last longer. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST 20% OFF ORGANIFI - USE CODE: WELLNESSFORCE On this episode of Wellness Force Radio 148, tune in as as CEO and Co-Founder of PowerDot, Eric Glader, shares the benefits of electronic muscle stimulation for increased performance, recovery, and wellness. "Movement will make you feel better. At a very basic level, movement of the muscle will make it more pliable and looser." - Eric Glader @GetPowerDot 25% Off Your Purchase At PowerDot Get 25% off from your online purchase at the PowerDot Simply enter the discount code WF25 when you check out. Wireless, FDA-cleared, clinically proven and lightweight. Whether you need to improve muscle activation or want to massage away tension, PowerDot helps every body feel better faster.  With just a tap to your screen, muscle strength, recovery and wellness is at your finger tips. Links From Today's Show: Eric Glader LinkedIn PowerDot PowerDot Frequently Asked Questions  Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube "Here, There, and Everywhere" from the Boston Globe "The Entrepreneurial Journey with PowerDot" by Mike Bledsoe on Barbell Business Oura Ring Paleo f(x) Headspace SteadyMD WFR #112 - Mark Sisson WFR #137 - Dr. Tim Brown WFR #117 - Daniel Chao WFR #86 - Mark Divine PowerDot, The World's First Connected Muscle Stimulator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ByHUawin84&t=12s Listen To Episode 148 As Eric Glader Uncovers: How his childhood influenced his career in the world of startup wellness technology. What PowerDot is and what inspired Eric to bring it to the commercial market. The history of EMS to replicate a muscle contraction for both fast and slow twitch. Benefits of EMS and PowerDot including muscle strength performance, recovery, and wellness. Why RICE is not the best way to treat our bodies and recover from an intense workout. How we can use PowerDot and compression socks while flying. Who benefits the most from using the PowerDot Muscle Stimulator. What you can use PowerDot for and what you cannot; who can and who shouldn't use PowerDot. How the PowerDot was invented and the latest developments they have planned for 2018. What motivated Eric to become involved in this industry and why he's so passionate about it. Why PowerDot is not a replacement for physical or chiropractic therapy, but a means to enhance it. How to use PowerDot specifically helps to contract the muscles for explosive strength when lifting weights. The line between privacy and technology in the world of health and wellness. The benefits of functional fitness especially as we become older. Power Quotes From The Show "When you start focusing on you,  everything gets a little better. When you're healthy, your outputs are healthy. When you feel good, your interactions with people are going to feel good. - Eric Glader @GetPowerDot "Who you surround yourself with is usually who you become. If you surround yourself with good people, you'll learn a lot, but you also have to admit that you don't know everything." - Eric Glader "We want to make electrical muscle stimulation portable and simple so that our customers can get quality training care anywhere or anytime in the world. If you're on a plane, you can use this device. It's discrete and can fit in any work bag so you can have it available when you get 10-15 minutes of free time." - Eric Glader "When you start focusing on you,  everything gets a little better. When you're healthy, your outputs are healthy. When you feel good, your interactions with people are going to feel good. As long as I'm taking care of my body, I'm going to be good." - Eric Glader "I love the sport, the people we work with, and I know that everyone needs to move. Our goal at PowerDot is to make sure that the majority of people who want to pursue life, that want to move through life, and that want to go after it every single day can get access to therapy anywhere or anytime in the world." - Eric Glader 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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"I know what it's like to be completely lost and to be at the end of your rope with very little support. There's this need to have someone look at you and say, "It's not that big of a deal. I've got you." That is everything when you're feeling hopeless." - Krystal Vrba You can probably relate to the feeling of being trapped and not knowing which direction to take after so many dead ends. Fortunately, there is help out there that can lead you to better wellness. On the other hand, sometimes maybe you don't need to turn to another source because the answer that you're seeking is already within you. By the end of this episode, you will be equipped with the right tools and questions to ask in order to discover your inner bliss. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST 20% OFF ORGANIFI - USE CODE: WELLNESSFORCE Listen to Wellness Force Radio 147 as Krstal Vbra, a Whole Food Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach, Women's Empowerment and Bliss Coach, and Co-Founder of  Refresh Natural Health, The Blissful Woman Project, Footprints Conservation Society and Wild Embodied Women, shares how you can enhance your arc of polarity between feminine and masculine energy, discover bliss every day, and detox the liver by cleansing the colon with coffee enema kits. "Honor and respect your body. The body's not wrong or bad regardless of what it's bringing into your life that you need to deal with. It's all part of the journey." - Krystal Vbra @Refresh_Health Links From Today's Show: Krystal Vrba:  Instagram  Wild Embodied Women The Blissful Woman Project Facebook Instagram Footprints Conservation Society  Facebook Twitter Refresh Natural Health The Liver Reset Program Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Pinterest LinkedIn The Gerson Institute Dr. Max Gerson David Deida Alison Armstrong Kasina Meditation Lady Alpha Podcast episode No. 31 - The Blissful Woman with Krystal Vrba WFR #133 - Alwyn Cosgrove Listen To Episode 147 As Krystal Vrba Uncovers: What influenced Krystal to begin a career in health and wellness. How her decline in health and energy encouraged her to change her life. Her anaphylactic response to dairy as a child and her journey to living a healthy life. How she healed her multiple autoimmune diseases. What she did to overcame severe heavy metal toxicity and chronic fatigue. The myths surrounding coffee enema kits and why they're so beneficial for liver detox. Why the liver is so important and how a coffee enema can improve both our physical and mental health. How a liver detox works via a coffee enema. What's so amazing about coffee enemas? Why not a saline solution or essential oils? Dr. Max Gerson in the 1920s and why it worked to cure his migraines. The properties in coffee to stimulate the detoxification, cleanse the blood, and regenerate the cells in the liver for better healing How Krystal's health journey also led her to rediscovering herself and her feminine side. What does it mean "to drop into the feminine"? How she helps both men and women drop into their feminine by having them say, "I am blissful when _____." Balancing ourselves by figuring out what 10-20 things bring us bliss and how to create time to do them more often. How do we consume more bliss with food and supplements? The benefits of focusing on work for 90 minutes and then taking a bliss break for 20 to 30 minutes. The arc of polarity and why it's under attack between masculine and feminine energy. How we can allow our partners to find and fully embrace their individual flow and bliss. What holds us back from being in the present moment and obtaining our bliss? Power Quotes From The Show "When do you feel the most bliss? When are you fully in your body and experiencing joy? -Krystal Vbra @Refresh_Health "The coffee enema is specifically formulated for a liver detox. The liver is one of our most important detoxification organs. If we're not keeping it clean or supported, our health is going to suffer." - Krystal Vrba "We use coffee enemas because the coffee stimulates production and helps bind the toxins compared to something like saline solution or essential oils." - Krystal Vbra "Dropping into the feminine is unique for each person. For me, it's taking that time to say "No" to the rest of the world and say "Yes" to myself. It allows me to honor my natural rhythm in the world and give me what I need. This goes for both men and women." - Krystal Vbra "When do you feel the most bliss? When are you fully in your body and experiencing joy? Make a list of 10-20 things that bring you the most bliss. If you're not doing those things often enough, then there is a huge imbalance there. You have to create space in your schedule to them and the more you do them, the more you'll remember why they're so important to you and that will drive you to work hard." - Krystal Vrba 10% Off At Refresh Natural Health Get 10% off from your online purchase at the Refresh Natural Health online store including coffee enema kits! Simply enter the discount code wellnessforce10 when you check out.   About Krystal Vrba   At the age of 23, Krystal Vrba was working as the VP of Operations for an investment banking firm and had a blossoming career in film & TV when her health hit a major decline. She went blind in her left eye due to an autoimmune condition, developed early-onset rheumatoid arthritis, had a severe case of chronic fatigue and a very persistent explosion of cystic acne all over her face. As a high achiever and an extremist, she had pushed myself past my personal limits. Forced by circumstances that felt 'out of her control', she was challenged to really reconsider what success and happiness looked like to her.     Through personal work and divine intervention she found herself on a path of awakening that would intimately heal her body, mind and spirit.   As an intuitive health & bliss coach, she helps women and men awaken to the strength and power within themselves by taking ownership and responsibility of their own thoughts, words and daily actions; no matter the circumstances. Life is full of challenges. It is how we work through these challenges that helps define who we are and what we are capable of achieving. By doing this work, she believes that all women & men have the power to discover their true purpose and unlock feelings of absolute happiness. 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 [spacer height="20px" id="2"] 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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The day I started prioritizing my sleep, was the same day my poor health started improving. - Alex Fergus We're live at the Bulletproof Biohacking Conference with Alex Fergus, health coach, fitness expert, and CEO of Alex Fergus Coaching, as we explore the importance of sleep and how we can use technology to direct our actions towards optimal wellness. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST 20% OFF ORGANIFI - USE CODE: WELLNESSFORCE We visit Alex at the OURA Ring booth to discuss their cutting-edge wearable technology that is transforming how we track our sleep and activity. OURA gives us precise and actionable data so we can learn our bodies and develop a clear plan to improve our health. Alex also shares how coaches can use tech to monitor, guide, and create better results with their by providing added accountability and awareness. Links From Today's Show: Alex Fergus: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin ŌURA Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Intelliskin: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram EXCLUSIVE 10% off Oura Ring Discount Code, use 'WELLNESSFORCE' Alex's OURA Cloud Coaching Video The Sound Asleep Program Dr. Kirk Parsley - Sleep To Win Fitbit Bulletproof Biohacking Conference Alex Fergus - How to Sleep Like a Sleep Coach Dan Pardi Jason Moore - Elite HRV Elite HRV Course Listen To Episode 146 as Alex Uncovers: Alex's passion for health coaching that came from a lifelong devotion to sports and fitness How excessive training, dieting, and stress caused Alex to develop gut issues The health practices Alex used to remedy his GI problems and reclaim his health How we can improve our wellness with the powerful sleep information provided by the OURA Ring The top areas of our health Alex feels we should start monitoring with technology Why most people don't understand how important sleep is for proper body and brain function How coaches can use technology to monitor, guide, and add in accountability for their clients Why the 23 hours we spend outside of the gym are more important than the 1 hour inside The mental roadblocks that stop people from appreciating and getting a good nights rest How data can act as a mirror of mindfulness for how our actions affect our health Strategies to improve your REM and restorative phases of sleep Learning how our breathing plays into our quality of sleep Alex's information and self-trials with "mouth-taping" to increase nostril-breathing at night How our rest is affected by the use of stimulants and depressants Common misconceptions about the importance of sleep How technology can help us notice the correlations between our habits and health Alex's tips on nutrition and strategies for eating a healthy ancestral diet Power Quotes from Alex Fergus "Stop wasting time and money on all these fads and gimmicks. Focus your resources on better food, better sleep and learning instead." - Alex Fergus "Unfortunately, there are consequences to following the 'sleep when you're dead' logic. And that is, you will be dead much sooner than you think." - Alex Fergus "It's not the hour in the gym that makes the real difference, it's how we act during the other 23 that will truly determine our health." - Alex Fergus "Months after my physique was being praised in bodybuilding circles and by my peers, I found out I was extremely sick." - Alex Fergus "Look beyond calories and look beyond your diet. Where you live, who you live with, how you live... all these things play a huge role in how our body functions. Make sure they are supporting your health goals." - Alex Fergus About OURA Ring For an EXCLUSIVE 10% off Oura Ring Discount Code, use 'WELLNESSFORCE' ŌURA was founded by a group of techies, health nuts, weekend warriors and globe trotters who needed to find balance in our hectic lives. In search of a product that would help us strike a balance between good health, optimal performance and a busy lifestyle, we couldn't find any comprehensive options. So we engineered a solution of our own. The ŌURA Ring provides sleep and activity tracking with unparalleled precision. The ŌURA mobile app synthesizes this data into daily knowledge, helping you understand your state of mind, body and spirit so you can best navigate your day. The most accurate device for sleep and activity tracking, the ŌURA ring: Senses the arteries in your finger, just like the hospital pulse oximeter Captures 250 samples per second for a constant flow of reliable data Detects blood volume pulse, body temperature and activity level with advanced sensors Determines sleep stages with precision comparable to clinical sleep labs Click Here To Check Out The Oura Ring   About Alex Fergus Alex has a tremendous passion for improving health and fitness. He grew up in New Zealand and participated in a lot of sports. Alex represented his country in Rowing, won national bodybuilding titles, and broke power-lifting records. There was always a strong desire to be healthier, faster and fitter. This thirst to improve lead him into the world of health coaching. He continues to read, study, experiment, listen and learn. Alex has suffered health woes - from being a horrible sleeper, embarrassingly low levels of testosterone and gut issues. Through these setbacks he has learned even more about the body - not only how to heal from these issues, but how to avoid them altogether. This is why his clients continue to have such amazing results! Today he continues to learn ways to optimize his own and his clients health and fitness, but also the people around him, family, friends and society as a whole. 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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Strength goes much deeper than looks and has a profound impact on our thoughts and feelings of self-worth. - AJ Richards Join us  at the Spartan World Championships in Lake Tahoe as we talk with AJ Richards, CEO of Rush Club Nation. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST 20% OFF ORGANIFI - USE CODE: WELLNESSFORCE Rush Club is creating "content to motivate" with the first head-to-head competitive fitness event, as they inspire people to exercise and welcome fans to participate and go for the title. AJ shares the stories and journeys of competitors to touch, move, and inspire viewers to action. He believes that when people emotionally connect and see what is possible from these everyday athletes, it will awaken a fire within them to exercise, transform their health, and live life to the fullest.   Links From Today's Show: AJ Richards: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Rush Club Nation Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Vimeo Rush Club Human Performance Center Spartan Race Inc. Obstacle Course Races Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge - NBC.com Spartan Honor Series American Ninja Warrior Landmark Worldwide The Ultimate Fighting Championship CrossFit Joe De Sena Ronda Rousey Dana White Mark Divine - SEALFIT Listen To Episode 145 as AJ Uncovers: How AJ blended the concepts of UFC and functional exercise to create the Rush Club head-to-head fitness competition Why exercise shows us what the body is capable of and improves our thoughts and emotions Why AJ shares the stories of the athletes to help viewers realize they can achieve the same results The 100% volunteer based staff that helps fuel Rush Club's mission Why the myth around strength training making you bulky is finally coming to an end The ways Rush Club is showing the everyday heroes journey to inspire people to exercise How AJ structures his workouts based on weight class and puts people in an environment to "express their fitness" Strategies to create a workout routine that keeps you emotionally engaged Why we have to open the mind to new ways of thinking to reach a higher level How Rush Club is becoming a beacon of inspiration and showing people what is physically possible Why finding our best-self happens in the process and has no real finish line The connection between our physical and emotional intelligence Power Quotes from AJ Richards "A gym is a dead space with no value until a person has a transformation and decides to go in." - AJ Richards "We exist to touch, move and inspire viewers to action." - AJ Richards "The stigma that weightlifting makes women bulky is coming to an end.  We see moms excited to get traps, triceps, and loving the definition." - AJ Richards "Growth won't occur if you're stuck in your own view of the world." - AJ Richards "Most of the marketing and information you receive is not to support the ultimate health of your body, it's to sell products." - AJ Richards "The answer to ending conflict is training. Once somebody is happy with who they are, there is no reason to pick a fight." - AJ Richards About Rush Club Rush Club Competitive Fitness Championship is about creating and telling compelling stories of the human spirit. Stories about heroes who refuse the call to be ordinary and cross the threshold to pursue the call to victory. Stories about how people are tested, how they overcome enemies both inside and out, and about seizing the sword, going into battle, and emerging victorious. Compete In Rush Club RUSH CLUB is a weight class based, Head-to-Head, competitive fitness event. We exist to touch, move and inspire viewers to action. Throw your hat in the ring and submit your qualifier to be featured on the RUSH CLUB stage. Match up in your weight class against an equally matched undercard and win your way into a TITLE match. Take on current champions such as: Vincent Lipsey, Sam Dancer, Shawn Ramirez, Jessica Griffith, Lindy Barber, Jennifer Dancer You think you've got what it takes when the lights are shining on you and the audience is on your heels? There's only one way to find out... PROVE IT Register To Compete In Rush Club   About AJ Richards AJ Richards served in the Utah National Guard and started a few businesses over the years.  AJ is also an entrepreneur and the CEO of Rush Club Nation. He was born in Southern Utah and spent much of his childhood playing with cousins at the family cattle ranch. He dropped out of high school his senior year and joined the military. From the age of 16 until he deployed, AJ went through a new job every three months. In 2005 he deployed with his field artillery unit to Ramadi, Iraq. After returning from Iraq, AJ took a job but found himself miserable selling pest control door-to-door. He was depressed and was soon misdiagnosed by doctors with PTSD. He chose to not take the prescribed antidepressants, he started exercising and discovered CrossFit as a way to enhance his mental and physical wellbeing. AJ opened his own CrossFit gym in 2011, in 2013 he had an idea to do with CrossFit athletes and competition what Dana White did with the UFC. He took CrossFit and made it entertaining and added weight divisions. With only 3 years invested,  AJ is the CEO of Rush Club Nation. He’s been figuring out how to manage Rush Club’s popularity and massive growth while figuring out how to scale nationwide and globally. 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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Although most of us aren't training for the Olympics, we can still go for gold in our everyday activities. - Greg van den Dries Whether you're an Olympic athlete or a weekend warrior, we can all go for the gold every day by increasing our capacity for movement and reducing our pain and risk of injury. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST Today we are live with Intelliskin at "Rock Stock 2017" with Greg van den Dries & Steven Capobianco, Founders of RockTape, as they explain how kinesiology tape and their various cutting edge tools are helping us increase our physical and emotional intelligence as we begin to move and fell better. Their elastic therapeutic tape and flagship product, RockTape, recoils in when applied to the skin and creates a biomechanical lifting effect which pulls the skin away from the underlying tissue. This lifting effect from the tape has 2 main functions. It stimulates skin receptors that communicate with the brain and reduces pain and increases your body awareness. Also, fluid dynamics are improved as skin is pulled away from the tissue to improve blood flow and swelling.     Links From Today's Show: Rock Tape Website  Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Intelliskin: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Spartan Race Rock Docs RockBlades - Mohawk Rock Floss RockTape's IASTM Tools IASTM Courses American Chiropractic Association American Physical Therapy Association RockTape and USA Diving partnership IHRSA IDEA Health & Fitness Association IntelliSkin & Wellness Force Partnership Sports Chiropractor of the Year (Dr. Tim Brown - 1998) Wellness Force Facebook Community Rockstock 2018 - RockTape Listen To Episode 144 as We Uncovers: How to use kinesiology tape to improve mobility, prevent injury, and reduce pain The way tape mimics a mothers touch and stimulates receptors that bring relief How RockTape's superior design keeps the tape in place during exercise Using RockFloss compression bands to ‘unstick’ muscles and joints so they move better and with less pain How kinesiology tape can be applied as an active cure to assist with current injuries The "Rockblade" precision-engineered soft-tissue instruments used reduce pain by improving function of the tissue How RockTape can be used to promote faster recovery from training and injury Using functional taping for prevention based on your environmental requirements How coaches, trainers, and therapists can become a Certified FMT RockTape Medical Professional Understanding how the fusion of technology and wellness can improve our proactive care How functional taping techniques can increase the longevity of athletes The ways that sensor technology is transforming data collection the fitness market How to take the data we collect and adjust our routines appropriately Power Quotes From The Show   "Tape stimulates the same receptors as a mother placing her soothing hand upon your shoulder." - Greg van den Dries "Over the past 7 years, we have evolved from a tape-centric company to a movement company." - Greg van den Dries "The biomechanical lifting effect stimulates receptors in the brain that reduce pain and improves fluid dynamics." - Steven Capobianco "Application isn't the hard part, it's knowing when and why to use the tape." - Steven Capobianco "Trainers can use Rocktape as a tool to help guide their clients to better movement." - Greg van den Dries  "When we begin to move better, we start to feel better." - Steven Capobianco "Kinesiology tape is cheap and effective, and people of all experience levels can benefit from it's results." - Steven Capobianco "Every year our 'Roc Docs' recommend new products for their movement toolkit, and we deliver." - Steven Capobianco Rock Tape At RockTape, we make products that help people move better. When people move better, they tend to move more. More human movement is our goal. Click To Check Out RockTape's Entire Product Suite   RockBlades Welcome to the future of IASTM. RockBlades are comprised of two precision-engineered and manufactured soft-tissue instruments: a “Mallet” and a “Mullet,” RockRub emollient, sanitizing wipes, and a quick-start guide to form a complete IASTM system. Every detail of RockBlades – each edge, angle and contour – was carefully cultivated and refined over the course of two years. Watch the debut video to learn more. Click To Order RockBlades RockBlade's Mohawk Say hello to your new IASTM all-star, Mohawk. Perfectly sized and weighted, with an expertly-crafted shape featuring exclusive compatability with our silicone sleeve and ABS/Polycarbonate comb to enable thousands of new treatment possibilities. Hand polished treatment surfaces, combined with a perfectly balanced and weighted core, make it a joy to use day in and day out. Matte-finished dimples, four on each side, ensure positive traction of the tool during treatment. Each side and treatment edge is unique – both in shape and radius. The Mohawk’s non-treatment faces are laser-engraved with RockTape’s manifesto pattern. Click To Order RockBlade's Mohawk Rock Floss RockFloss is a new, reusable mobility tool that can help you move better and with less pain. RockFloss is a simple, latex, elastic band that fits easily in your gym bag or backpack. It’s easy, convenient and reusable, and available in 2″ or 4″ widths. RockFloss uses the science of compression and fascial shearing to help ‘unstick’ muscles and joints so they move better and with less pain. Click To Order Rock Floss About Greg van den Dries Greg loves of running, cycling and swimming have contributed to a variety of minor sports injuries, and one of those injuries required physical therapy. The PT treated him and he finished the session by applying some tape to his leg. When he asked if this was the same tape he had seen during the Olympics, the answer was yes. Greg was skeptical about the tape, but after a week his injury was healing nicely and he also noticed that his legs felt pretty good after a long ride. He started doing more research on the tape’s effects and that’s when he discovered that the tape can be used to enhance performance. (Going stronger, longer…) After trying the tape on friends and family with good results, he got excited and talked to a number of companies about buying and selling the tape. The response Greg got was frankly, crazy: no one wanted to sell him tape unless he became “certified” in their specific taping methods. It was their way of making the tape more exclusive and expensive. He decided there had to be a better way to get this great product into the hands of those who needed it, so Greg located a source, modified the formula and formed RockTape. About Steven Capobianco Dr. Capobianco holds a B.A. and M.A. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science in addition to a doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine. Steve is a practicing sports chiropractor, currently holding a Diplomate in Rehab from the ACA, in addition he is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner, and a Performance Enhancement Specialists from the NASM. He is a certified in Active Release and Graston Technique provider that allows him to treat a myriad of musculoskeletal injuries using a combination of hand and tool release therapy. Steve recently launched a sports specific rehab and performance institute called ProjectMOVE in Denver Colorado that focuses on identifying motor control dysfunction in an attempt to enhance human performance from the professional athlete to weekend warrior. Steve is an avid athlete with a passion for sports. He has spent 25 years competing in ice hockey, lacrosse, triathlons, adventure racing, and natural bodybuilding. Steve is the Medical Director for Rocktape, pioneering evidence-informed education development that challenges the status quo in movement learning. He authored the Fascial Movement Taping manual and lectures world wide on the movement based taping technique. 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The health and wellness world can be a very confusing place at times, especially when it comes to the rise of self-proclaimed health experts who may not always have your best health and wellness in mind. This ocean of information online leads millions of people to the false-promised land every day from clickbait sites, facebook ads, and even more concerning now with a 2017 trend emerging towards getting the body, abs, and fitness people want in weeks rather than months, there is a new segment of our industry that is growing fast: Biohacking. But do the biohacking claims about using wires, lights, pills, tubes and devices truly stack up against the power of doing the deeper emotional inventory around why someone's health suffered in the first place? What is our body's response to blue light and how do we biohack for wellness in the EMF/WiFi congested and artificially lit up world that so many work and live inside of? Can we combine biohacking with the physical and emotional intelligence needed to live life well? Join us on Wellness Force Radio 143 as we answers these questions and explore the truth about biohacking with Thaddeus Owen, Co-Founder of PrimalHacker.   JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST   "Everyone's truth and exploration of life is on a different path. You must understand yourself and your own truth by seeking for the things that will build you up from the inside out." - Thaddeus Owen Links From Today's Show: PrimalHacker on the web PrimalHacker on Facebook PrimalHacker on Twitter PrimalHacker on Instagram PrimalHacker Biohacking Certification Program News Thaddeus Owen on LinkedIn About Thaddeus Owen & ERISFIT Wellness Force Radio 129 | Gretchen Rubin: The 4 Tendencies  Wellness Force Radio 125 | Dr. Kirk Parsley: Sleep To Win  Wellness Force Radio 128 | Mind Pump: The Duality of Wellness & Technology TrueDark Glasses Apple Night Shift Android Twilight App Bulletproof Conference Qualia qEEG pilot study results Spartan Race: Panel discussion on "The Role of Mental Toughness in Athletics" Barbell Shrugged Weston A. Price Foundation Circadian Biology: Nobel Prize Bulletproof Coaching Certification Oura Ring: Use code WELLNESSFORCE for 10% off Why Americans Can't Sleep Blue Light Is Hurting Children's Eyes NIH Study: Effects of blue light on the circadian system and eye physiology Listen To Episode 143 as Thaddeus Uncovers: How blue light emitted from handheld screens and desktops can damages are hormones How using #TrueDark daytime sunglasses indoors can uplift mood, energy, and health Thaddeus healed his own anxiety, lowered his blood pressure and fixed his sleeplessness using biohacking and Qigong Why Thaddeus believes that the use of the term "Biohacking" is often misconstrued by the general public Blue spectrum light causes free radical damage to your eyes AKA "reactive oxygen species created by excessive blue light How red and infrared light applied smartly can reduce free radical damage in your eyes How optometrists and ophthalmologists are predicting a sharp increase in blindness due to excessive screen use Why exposure to blue light at night stops our melatonin production Why Thaddeus chose to overcome such high social anxiety (so bad that he couldn't even talk to people in groups) How Thaddeus left the pharmaceutical industry to find his true calling The true meaning behind why N:1 is more of a statistical term rather than a health experiment Why Thaddeus has experimented with holotropic breath and other emotional release techniques Why Thaddeus believes that Qi gong is one of his most powerful "moving meditations" Why Thaddeus's mom never let him eat dessert? Thaddeus's Guidelines For Optimal Health: Natural sunlight early in the morning within 2 hours of waking (especially at early dawn) Quality sleep hygiene and sleep timing Eating whole, real foods that have no labels Blocking artificial light from our eyes and body Movement breaks, walking, mobility Why The NIH held a meeting to expose the health risks of blue and artificial light How To Defend Against Harmful Blue Light: Wear blue light blocking glasses at night Install www.iristech.co to block blue light from your devices Adjust your Apple or Android devices to timed "night-shift" mode or "twilight" app How Thaddeus's health practices and wellness mindset changed when becoming a father What you can do right now to garner better wellness for yourself and for the people you care about Power Quotes From The Show "Everyone's truth and exploration of life is on a different path. You must understand yourself and your own truth by seeking the things that will build you up from the inside out." - Thaddeus Owen "I understood from a young age that having a powerful body lead to a more powerful and clear mind and how much eating and movement had to do with how we show up in the world." - Thaddeus Owen "I can't work in a job that doesn't provide some kind of benefit to humanity, and that's why founded PrimalHacker." - Thaddeus Owen "We see people dead on gurneys all the time that have six pack abs, have run marathons, and might look amazing; outwardly there were Adonis's is but inwardly they were not healthy. To me, real wellness comes from the inside. How comfortable do you feel in your own skin? How excited are you about life and exploring all the possibilities around you? Wellness to me is being curious, being excited to get up every day, and being comfortable with who you are from the inside out." - Thaddeus Owen "A lot of people want to get healthy and well quickly so they tend to copy someone else who has had biohacking success, but they don't actually know for themselves why they're doing it." - Thaddeus Owen There is increasing concern about the types of problems that might be caused by our constant exposure to blue light, from computers and televisions and other modern technology. By cutting out the blue light, Thaddeus Owen says he sleeps much better and reduces potential problems with vision or cancers. Thaddeus is a sustainability manager, a national leader in developing a zero-waste philosophy within industry and turning sustainable ideas into reality. Along the way, he has become a passionate advocate for responsible use of technology and our daily encounters with blue light. He wears sunglasses indoors and at night, and thinks the rest of us should too. About Thaddeus Owen Thaddeus began his journey outdoors, camping and fishing as a boy in the Adirondacks and Central NY forests. After a decade spent developing pharmaceutical products, he just couldn’t face another day adding terrible ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and numerous red dyes into children’s medicine. He shifted gears and engineered a successful work from home assignment following Tim Ferriss’s 4 Hour Workweek. From there, he was able to find a way to incorporate more movement, nature and sunshine into his work environment. After learning about biohacking from the man who coined the term, Dave Asprey, Thaddeus healed his own anxiety, lowered his blood pressure and fixed his sleeplessness using biohacking, PrimalHacking and Qigong. He spends his free time experimenting on himself in hopes of helping others on their journey. He writes about his experiments on PrimalHacker.com. He also spends time with his two boys learning martial arts, shooting arrows at targets and hiking. Thaddeus is a certified Bulletproof Coach from the first ever class of coaches, holds a personal training certification, nutrition certification, Master’s degree in Holistic Nutrition and studied Chemical Engineering a long time ago. 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There are no shortcuts on the road to emotional intelligence. - Ashleigh VanHouten On today's podcast we discuss what it takes to become an emotionally present human in our fast paced world full of quick-fixes and constant distractions. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST There's no shortage of technologies or supplements for improving our mental and physical abilities, but when it comes to increasing our emotional intelligence, a simple hack or quick solution won't do the trick. Developing our emotional fitness takes time, intention, and putting in the deeper work as we face life's challenges. Join us at Bulletproof's 2017 Biohacking Conference with Ashleigh VanHouten, fitness & nutrition expert, and host of Paleo Magazine Radio, as we discuss the power of getting in touch with our emotions and how we can use the ancestral lifestyle combined with our modern technology to up-level the human experience. Links From Today's Show: Ashleigh VanHouten: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Paleo Magazine Website  Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Paleo Magazine: Modern Day Primal Living Paleo Magazine Radio LEVL Dave Aspery Bulletproof's Annual Biohacking Conference Paleo Magazine - PMR #181: Brian MacKenzie Dr. Andy Galpin - Wellness Force Unplugged: Evolve from Technology Tony Federico Qualia - Neurohacker Collective Dr Joe Dispenza Laird Hamilton Gabrielle Reece Wim Hof Exercises PaleoBOSS Lady ŌURA Sleep Tracker Minding your mitochondria | Dr. Terry Wahls Listen To Episode 142 as Ashleigh VanHouten Uncovers: How technology can be used to our detriment or to improve the human condition Different viewpoints on technology between the Biohacking and Ancestral communities Overcoming our fears around taking a deep emotional inventory How many people are taught at a young age that showing emotions is a form of weakness. The misguided paradigms around masculine and feminine energies How high achievers can slow down and relax into their nervous system The importance of giving ourselves permission to be sad and feel our emotions How women can begin to truly embrace their feminine nature Why we have to go through the journey and can't hack our way to emotional intelligence. How to start trusting yourself and others during challenging and difficult times Strategies to enhance our curiosity and listening skills How we can reprogram and build new habit formation into the brain Ashley's exciting plans for Paleo Magazine Radio in 2018 How we can start to act on the powerful information we receive What Ashley is uncovering about her deeper self through a new journaling practice How we can reprogram our brain to trust in ourselves and others Power Quotes From The Show   "Just because we have a technology at our disposal, doesn't mean we should be using it." - Ashleigh VanHouten "We need to slow down, find stillness, and stop dwelling on the destructive thoughts in our head." - Ashleigh VanHouten "Even if it's uncomfortable, difficult, and challenging, we need to work on the areas of our lives that are no longer serving us." - Ashleigh VanHouten "I don't care who you are or where you're from; we're all deserving of equal respect." - Ashleigh VanHouten   Paleo Magazine Radio Paleo Magazine Radio brings you Paleo nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle perspectives from both the experts and the everyday. PMR is brought to you by Paleo Magazine, the only print magazine dedicated to the Paleo lifestyle, and is hosted by Ashleigh VanHouten. Click To Listen To The Podcast   About Ashleigh VanHouten Ashleigh is a writer and editor who divides her time between Ottawa, Canada, and New York. Ashleigh has a very diverse background in health and fitness. She is a Paleo diet expert. She has her CrossFit Strongman and Olympic Lifting Certifications. She also puts her money where her mouth is by being a nationally qualified figure competitor and trains in powerlifting and Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. In her spare time, Ashleigh is a nationally qualified natural figure competitor and also trains in powerlifting and BJJ. 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Dr. Dan Lord, a Physical Medicine Program Manager at Crossover Health, discusses reinventing healthcare to prioritize patient wellness over traditional models. He highlights the challenges of shifting to a proactive, membership-based system that emphasizes prevention. The conversation also explores women’s unique health needs, the benefits of technology in patient care, and the importance of body awareness for injury prevention. Dan advocates for integrated wellness approaches that empower individuals to take control of their health journeys.

The traditional health care system is not designed to handle the multitude of chronic problems we face in our modern world." - Chris Kresser The world is looking at the greatest health care crisis it has ever seen. Chronic disease is shortening our lifespan, destroying our quality of life, bankrupting governments, and threatening the health of future generations. Sadly, conventional medicine, with its focus on managing symptoms, has failed to address this challenge. The result is burned-out physicians, a sicker population, and a broken health care system. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST Join us on Wellness Force Radio 140 as we chat with Chris Kresser, recognized leader in the fields of ancestral health, Paleo nutrition, and functional and integrative medicine, as he explains how we can change the paradigms around functional medicine and create a proactive health practice to greatly reduce our risk for many of the lifestyle driven illnesses we see today. Chris is on mission to reinvent health care, reverse chronic disease, and help people create a wellness routine that they truly love. Links From Today's Show: Chris Kresser:  Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Youtube Pinterest The Paleo Cure Unconventional Medicine Your Personal Paleo Code IMB Academy Richard Bustillo Inosanto Academy "Blue Blocking" Glasses Iris – Software for eye protection Barry Marshall - Helicobacter pylori American Medical Association | AMA Dr. Mark Hyman Jeffrey Bland Phd The Institute for Functional Medicine Cleveland Clinic The Kresser Institute Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Margaret Mead WFF 015 - Cathy Hutchison WFR #25 - Reed Davis WFR #84 - Dr. David Perlmutter Listen To Episode 140 as Chris Kresser Uncovers: How Chris is fighting to change our broken health care system Shocking statistics on the rise of poor health conditions and chronic disease Chris's vision for blending functional and conventional medicine How lifestyle and environmental factors can control the expression of our genes Why lack of social support and having a confidant can decrease your life span The underlying issues that are perpetuating our failing model of reactive health care How insurance companies could actually save money by focusing on preventative care instead of just treating symptoms Chris's formula for what causes most of our modern day disease The lifestyle factors that are leading to most of our preventable illness How a functional medicine approach is helping us find the root cause or our ailments The current doctor visits that are rushed, lacking depth, and last an average of 8-12 minutes How we can begin to shift the misguided paradigms around functional medicine What foods would really cost if they weren't subsidized Why our health care system is financially unsustainable How the Cleveland Clinic moving the needle for functional medicine When we should adjust our lifestyle based on genetic testing How to avoid the misleading information from health studies funded by drug companies The importance of taking responsibility for your lifestyle to change your health destiny Why all countries other than North America and New Zealand don't allow pharmaceutical companies to directly market to consumers Power Quotes From The Show "The traditional health care system is not designed to handle the multitude of chronic problems we face in our modern world." Chris Kresser "The average doctor goes into medicine for the right reasons, but has become just as much a victim of the system as their patients." Chris Kresser "Genes load the gun, but environment pulls the trigger." - Chris Kresser "I imagine a world where traditional and functional medicine are equally as powerful and fully accepted." - Chris Kresser "Unfortunately, our health care system rewards quantity and volume over quality." Chris Kresser "We don't have to wait until problems have occurred, we can use the ancestral diet and a functional medicine approach to prevent most of the chronic disease we see today." Chris Kresser Revolution Health Radio Revolution Health Radio debunks mainstream myths on nutrition and health and delivers cutting- Revolution Health Radio debunks mainstream myths on nutrition and health and delivers cutting-edge, yet practical information on how to prevent and reverse disease naturally. This show is brought to you by Chris Kresser, health detective and creator of chriskresser.com Listen To The Podcast The Kresser Institute Functional Medicine becomes an even more powerful tool when combined with the better questions and new insights of an ancestral, evolutionary perspective. If you want better results in truly preventing and reversing chronic disease and a more profitable and rewarding health practice, join us at Kresser Institute. We’re the first and only clinician training to combine functional and ancestral medicine, along with comprehensive practice management training. The institute is founded by Chris Kresser, respected for his work to expose myths and misconceptions of modern health care and known as the #1 expert in applying ancestral principles in a clinical setting to reverse chronic disease. Be part of the movement to transform health care. Click To Visit The Kresser Institute Unconventional Medcine In Unconventional Medicine, Chris Kresser presents a plan to reverse this dangerous health care trend. He shows how the combination of a genetically aligned diet and lifestyle, functional medicine, and a lean, collaborative practice model can create a system that better serves the needs of both patients and practitioners. The epidemic of chronic illness can be stopped, if patients and practitioners can adapt. Check Out Unconventional Medicine On Amazon The Paleo Cure As the Paleo movement sweeps the nation, millions have discovered the health benefits of following the lifestyle of our hunter-gatherer forebears. But what happens when we hit a wall and weight loss stalls, energy flags, illness sets in, or we're tired of restricted eating? In The Paleo Cure, Chris Kresser uses the Paleo diet as a template from which you can tailor a simple yet powerful three-step program-Reset, Rebuild, Revive-to fit your lifestyle, body type, and genetic blueprint. You'll learn how to eliminate the toxic foods that cause illness and weight gain, how to sleep better, exercise like our ancestors, cultivate pleasure, and vastly improve overall health. Kresser helps further personalize your prescription by addressing specific health conditions, from heart disease to digestive problems. Best of all, you only have to follow the program 80 percent of the time; there's room to indulge, in moderation, and still experience dramatic results. Check Out The Paleo Cure On Amazon Your Personal Paleo Code As the Paleo movement sweeps the nation, the health benefits of following the lifestyle of our hunter-gatherer forebears are undeniable. But what happens when we hit a wall and weight loss stalls, energy flags, or we're tired of restricted eating? We're not cavemen anymore, so why should we follow a strict caveman diet? In YOUR PERSONAL PALEO CODE, Chris Kresser uses the Paleo diet as a baseline from which you can tailor the ideal three-step program-Reset, Rebuild, Revive-to fit your lifestyle, body type, genetic blueprint, and individual needs. Kresser helps further personalize your prescription for specific health conditions, from heart disease and high blood pressure to thyroid disorders and digestive problems. Along with a 7-day meal plan and delectable, nutritious recipes, YOUR PERSONAL PALEO CODE offers natural solutions and an avalanche of groundbreaking advice on how to restore a healthy gut and immune system; how to eliminate toxins; which fats to eat liberally; how to choose the healthiest proteins; and much more. Check Out Your Personal Paleo Code On Amazon About Chris Kresser Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac is a globally recognized leader in the fields of ancestral health, Paleo nutrition, and functional and integrative medicine. He is the creator of ChrisKresser.com, one of the top 25 natural health sites in the world, and the author of the New York Times best seller, Your Personal Paleo Code (published in paperback in December 2014 as The Paleo Cure). Chris was recently named by Greatist.com as one of the 100 most influential people in health and fitness, along with Michelle Obama, Michael Pollan, Dr. Andrew Weil, Tim Ferriss, Mark Sisson, Robb Wolf and Dr. Mercola—and his work is frequently cited in national publications such as Time, The Atlantic, and NPR, and on Dr. Oz and Fox & Friends, where he has appeared as a guest. Chris has been studying, practicing, and teaching alternative medicine for more than fifteen years. He did his undergraduate work at UC Berkeley, and studied Chinese and integrative medicine at the Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College, also in Berkeley. He has trained with world-renowned healers and educators in a variety of disciplines throughout the U.S., Thailand, and Indonesia. Chris’s work is informed by his own experience recovering from a chronic, complex illness which began while he was traveling in Southeast Asia in his early 20s. After seeing more than twenty doctors around the world and spending thousands of dollars in an effort to diagnose and treat his condition, Chris decided to take his health into his own hands. Through extensive study and research, continual self-experimentation, and formal training in integrative medicine, he recovered from this debilitating illness and went on to share what he learned with others through his popular blog, podcast, and private practice. Chris teaches and practices functional medicine, a personalized approach to health care that recognizes the biological uniqueness of each patient. In contrast to conventional care, which is almost entirely focused on suppressing symptoms, functional medicine eliminates symptoms by addressing the underlying cause of a problem. It is an evidence-based field of health care that views the body as an interconnected whole, and recognizes the importance of these connections in health and disease. 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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