Wellness + Wisdom Podcast

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. 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 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. Click To Learn More About Ashleigh 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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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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True healing calls for an integrated approach to our physical, mental, and emotional wellness. - Dr. Roger Mignosa From head to toe, we are all highly connected and comprehensive human beings. The physical and mental aspects of our life affect each other in powerful ways and the seemingly separate systems of the body are actually heavily interrelated. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST Knowing that these different aspects of our well-being all correlate, why is it that so many health care professionals still operate with a reductionist mentality, focus on localized symptoms, and fail to appreciate and examine the entire chain of events that could help lead to the real root cause of our issues? Today we are live at RockTapes's "Rock Stock 2017" with Dr. Roger Mignosa, Osteopath, Ironman Triathlete, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist, as he explains how we can recover and heal the body and mind through holistic and integrated wellness. His approach to health care puts the patient at the center and addresses the full range of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual and environmental influences that affect a person’s health.   Links From Today's Show: Dr. Roger Mignosa: Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Yelp Intelliskin: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram IntelliSkin & Wellness Force Partnership Sports Chiropractor of the Year (Dr. Tim Brown - 1998) Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine Academy of Integrative Pain Management Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation | Ornish Lifestyle Medicine Craniosacral Therapy Wellness Force Facebook Community Rockstock 2018 - RockTape Listen To Episode 139 as Dr. Roger Mignosa Uncovers: Maintaining our mental and emotional fortitude during times of physical injury or trauma How stress and emotional baggage can manifest into pain, injury, and other physical symptoms Why we need to develop a holistic approach to our health and wellness The problem with isolating and treating localized segments of the body The lack of nutritional training offered in medical school Closed-minded doctors and failed attempts to heal Roger's high school injuries His realization that there was a nutritional and exercise component to his healing Meeting Dr. Tim Brown who helped him recover after addressing his breathing, posture, and deeper physical issues The healing methods and philosophies of traditional vs. integrated medicine Why our breath is crucial for recovery and restoring normal movement patterns How varying the location and intensity of exercise will build a more adaptive nervous system The impact of having human connection and support systems during times of healing and recovery How to truly address our health issues and avoid using band-aids to cover up our symptoms The highly connected systems of the body, and why we can't touch one area without affecting another Why we must jump in the driver's seat and taking control of our own health How stress impacts the body's ability to heal and recover Finding a medical professional who is open-minded and willing to listen Power Quotes From The Show   "Wellness comes from having a number of mental and emotional tools we can draw from when faced with challenges and adversity." - Dr. Roger Mignosa "No one cares what letters are behind your name, they care if you can help them with their problem." - Dr. Roger Mignosa "Medicine is more than going to a doctor, having them fix you, and then going home. Medicine is agriculture, social policy, community, and all things that contribute to your social structure and environment." - Dr. Roger Mignosa "We are connected and comprehensive human being and reductionist thinking is keeping us from discovering the deeper root of our issues. " - Dr. Roger Mignosa "As doctors, we need to throw our egos out the door and build a system that fosters and rewards collaboration." - Dr. Roger Mignosa Academy of Integrative Pain Management MISSION: To Improve the Lives of People With Pain by Advancing a Person-centered, Integrative Model of Pain Care Through Evidence-Guided Education, Credentialing, and Advocacy For almost 30 years, we have been, and still are, the only national professional organization dedicated to advancing the integrative pain care approaches that now define “best practice” in the National Pain Strategy published by NIH. We define integrative pain management as a model of care that is patient-centered; considers the whole person; encourages healthful lifestyle changes as part of the first line of treatment to restore wellness; is evidence-based and brings together all appropriate therapeutic approaches and clinicians to reduce pain and achieve optimal health and healing; and encourages a team approach. Click To Visit The Academy of Integrative Pain Management Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine The Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine is a society and global community of professionals and health seekers. AIHM provides innovative education, training, leadership, interprofessional collaboration, research, and advocacy that embraces all global healing traditions, to promote the creation of health and the delivery of evidence-informed comprehensive, affordable, sustainable person-centered care. The Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM) emerged in 2013 as a solution to our growing health care crisis. The formation of the AIHM is a bold response to a call to action for change — to transform the way we think about health and health care. The Academy is home to a broadening international community of healthcare practitioners, health seekers, and advocates connected by a shared holistic philosophy of person-centered care. The AIHM community recognizes the link between our health and the state of the planet and deeply considers the social determinants of health and the quality of our relationships to ourselves and one another. One irony of the integrative health care movement is that while there is an increasing abundance of integrative practitioners, they often operate separately from one another. Interprofessional communication, collaboration, education and team-based care are at the heart of the AIHM’s mission as we unite the many voices in integrative health and medicine to transform health care together. Click To Visit The Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine About Dr. Roger Mignosa Dr. Mignosa had the opportunity to transform his own experience with injuries and pain through an integrative approach to healing. During his teenage years, he was an avid athlete who battled constant injuries. Eventually, a surgeon told him that he should quit running. At the age of 16, Dr. Mignosa rejected this opinion and questioned the mindset of how medicine treats disorders of structure and function. Instead, he embraced a mindset of building health and focused on educating himself on health and healing. In his own rehabilitation efforts, Dr. Mignosa employed exercise physiology, nutrition and positive psychology. Due to the determination to heal, he returned to running on the Cross Country team in high school, joined the swim team in college, and earned status as an All-American Triathlete and Ironman in graduate school. It was these events that led Dr. Mignosa on the path to medical school and a career in medicine. Dr. Mignosa was a Regent Scholar at the University of California, Irvine, where he earned a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry and Biochemistry. He became an Ambassadorial Scholar for Rotary International and was awarded a scholarship to attend the University of Queensland, Australia where he earned a graduate degree in Clinical Exercise Science. Upon returning to Orange County, he led exercise physiology programs at hospitals and wellness centers. He attended medical school at Touro University California where he became a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Under a grant from the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP), Dr. Mignosa conducted research at Stanford University on quality of life with severe physical trauma. Dr. Mignosa completed residency training at the University of California, Los Angeles with a specialty in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Mignosa greatly values medical education. While Dr. Mignosa was still in medical school, he began lecturing at the University of Arizona, School of Medicine, Center for Integrative Medicine and has been doing so since 2011. He continues to lecture at medical schools, present at national and international medical conferences, and serve as a consultant to medical professionals. Dr. Mignosa lives an active lifestyle as he runs, swims, cycles, and surfs and implements his own practices of postural correction, foundation training, and body mechanics. He seeks to help people who struggle with pain and love to move. Dr. Mignosa is passionate about advancing the field of medicine towards sustainable practices that are safe, affordable and effective. 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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Our time and energy are the most precious things we can give to another human. - Earl Granville Operation Enduring Warrior is a 100% volunteer-based organization composed of current and former members of the military, family members, and patriotic citizens who wish to give back to our nation’s wounded veterans. Their program helps participants overcome adversity and hardship through innovation, teamwork, and perseverance. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST Join us on Wellness Force Radio 138 as we talk with Jonathan Lopez and Earl Granville, both military veterans and amputees, who are members of Operation Enduring Warrior and have a mission to help our wounded soldiers live life to the fullest.   Links From Today's Show: Operation Enduring Warrior: Website Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Jonathan Lopez: Facebook Instagram Earl Granville Facebook Twitter Spartan Race Inc. Obstacle Course Races United States Army Special Forces selection and training Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge - NBC.com Unbeatable Mind - Mental Toughness Training by Mark Divine Spartan Honor Series Nick "The Raging Panda" Koulchar Jonathan's Rope Climb Video Oscar Mike Fort Benning Fort Carson West Point Fort Campbell Fort Knox Listen To Episode 138 as Jonathan and Earl Uncover: Why 100% of efforts for OEW are volunteer-based How OEW is fostering the lost connection and lack of comradery that affects many of our veterans after the military The emotional healing our soldiers go through after suffering injuries How Jonathan and Earl are motivating our wounded veterans to live an active lifestyle Developing a purpose that's bigger than yourself How giving our time and energy to others can help us create a fulfilling life Finding a sense of community and connection How to mentally navigate the 32-mile Spartan Ultra-Beast course The deeper motivation we receive when helping our fellow brothers and sisters Learning to adapt to life's challenges and meet our goals in different ways How we can tap into the fuel, fire, and motivation to rise out of the darkest moments in life Ways to shift perspective and pull ourselves out of the victim mentality How to recover and move forward in life after suffering a tremendous loss The impact we feel from helping others who have nothing to give in return Power Quotes from Jonathan and Earl   "We need local communities to come together and support our country's veterans." - Jonathan Lopez "I realized that playing the victim wouldn't get me anywhere. I had to get back out there and live my life." - Earl Granville "Each step forward is another step closer to the finish line." - Earl Granville "Life will never go 100% according to plan. We must be able to adapt and overcome." - Earl Granville "Die first, then quit." - Jonathan Lopez "This obstacle is more than just a 6-foot wall. It's an obstacle for someone who was laying in a hospital bed being told they would never walk again." - Jonathan Lopez "Our time and energy are the most precious things we can give to another human." - Earl Granville "Operation Enduring Warrior fosters the comradery many veterans lose after removing their uniform." - Jonathan Lopez About Operation Enduring Warrior Operation Enduring Warrior is a 100% volunteer organization composed of current and former members of the military, family members, and patriotic citizens who wish to give back to our nation’s wounded veterans. The team members who don the mask are members of the Masked Athlete Team (MAT).  These members have gone through a rigorous selection process known as Warrior INDOC. This in-depth process is composed of several phases of personal, professional and physical analysis, fundraising abilities, and teamwork assessment. The final phase is a 48-hour physical and mental endurance component during which candidates complete a series of challenges under the close supervision of selected team members. Candidates who successfully complete this stage may then be invited to join the ranks of the Team. Completion rate from start to finish is often times less than 20%. We also rely heavily on our OEW Community Ambassadors (OCAs). These are selfless men and women who have chosen to take up the banner of our cause to honor, empower and motivate wounded veterans.  They accomplish this by fundraising on behalf of the team, arranging social events, and participating in a wide variety of athletic events in our branded gear (gas masks not allowed). Often these athletes will run alongside the MAT at events. The OCA members are invaluable to the success of our mission. Become an OEW Community Ambassador (OCA) Our Community Ambassadors (OCAs) are volunteer supporters who wish to assist in raising awareness and donations for OEW through spreading the word, participating in local community events wearing OEW branded gear, and promoting our cause through social media outlets. The OCA program was established to give everyone across the country the opportunity to personally support our nation’s wounded service members and their families. While only our Masked Athlete Team assist our wounded veterans at athletic events, all of our OCAs can assist in the community! Whether you are participating in your first event, or are a seasoned athlete, or are acting as a volunteer in one of many ways, your efforts can make a difference in the quality of life for our wounded service members! Check our Facebook page for updates and events where the OEW Team calls all existing and aspiring Community Ambassadors to join us in our mission to, “Honor, Empower and Motivate” our nation’s wounded service members. Click here to Join the OCA Community! Join The Operation Enduring Warrior Team If you would like to sign up as an OCA, please visit enduringwarrior.kintera.org and click on Community Ambassador Registration. Once you are registered as an OEW Community Ambassador, you are eligible to join our closed Facebook OCA group. Please email info@enduringwarrior.org for further instructions on how to join. About Jonathan Lopez Previous to 2000, Jonathan was a highly-motivated infantry soldier on a successful career trajectory. He had completed Airborne training, the Ranger Indoctrination program and trained abroad with the Belgium Commandos. He deployed with the first infantry division and had just attended Special Forces Assessment and Selection – when the universe decided it had other plans for him. While he does not have much in the way of actual memory of the accident itself, he was told that he had been hit by a drunk driver while on his motorcycle. He has a vague memory of laying on the pavement, a helicopter, doctors speaking in German desperately working on him and the plane ride leading to his arrival at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC. He was told he had suffered multiple injuries, including the loss and subsequent amputation of his left arm. Jonathan was subjected to many surgeries the first couple of months to replace his tibia and femur with titanium rods and multiple bone grafts. The loss of his arm was overshadowed by the overwhelming concern of never being able to walk again. Jonathan Lopez was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 2001 following the amputation of his left arm. But having one arm hasn't stopped Lopez from competing in Spartan races and even climbing a 30-foot rope. With the help of Operation Enduring Warrior, a veterans charity that helps "facilitate the physical, mental and emotional rehabilitation of our nation's wounded service," Lopez has been able to participate in Spartan races, even in spite of his disability. About Earl Granville A nine-year veteran of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as an infantryman, Granville served in support of Operation Joint Forge in Bosnia, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. In the summer of 2008, while on patrol in Zormat, Afghanistan, his vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb, resulting in the amputation of his left leg through his knee. His comrades, Specialist Derek Holland, of Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, and Major Scott Haggerty, of Stillwater, Oklahoma, were killed in action. In December 2010, Granville suffered the loss of his twin brother, Staff Sergeant Joseph Granville, who took his own life. Today, Granville speaks publicly about the importance of finding professional help when coping with mental distress, particularly for members of the military who have served in combat. In addition to speaking engagements, Granville competes in adaptive sports, including monoski, sled hockey and in GoRuck Endurance Challenges and Spartan Races. He has competed in numerous marathons across the county on a hand bicycle, including the Marine Corps Marathon and races in Boston, Detroit, Chicago and New York. He ran two half marathons alongside Operation Enduring Warrior is a finisher of the 2016 Bataan Death Memorial March; and completed the Spartan Agoge, a 60-hour endurance event. He is a team member of Operation Enduring Warrior, a non-profit organization managed by veterans, and he is the lead ambassador of Oscar Mike, an American-made apparel company founded by veterans. 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Posture affects everything. With great posture, our minds and bodies get energized and flow with optimal health. With poor posture, our minds and bodies are tortured by fatigue, migraines, back pain, neck pain, depression, poor circulation/digestion, and sluggish thinking and movement. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST If we really want to live life to the fullest and build a powerful foundation for our health, we have to understand the importance of posture and train our bodies to Stand Tall. Dr. Brown and IntelliSkin are on a mission to radically transform the way we think, speak, and act about our posture and Wellness Force could not be more stoked to be a voice for this change, this awareness, that our world needs right now. LINKS FROM TODAY'S SHOW: Tim Brown: Website Facebook Intelliskin: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram IntelliSkin & Wellness Force Partnership Bulletproof's Biohacking Conference Sports Chiropractor of the Year (Dr. Tim Brown – 1998) ACA Chiropractic Sports Council NASM  The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1998 Spire – Mindfulness & Activity Tracker Master Your Breathing With Dr. Neema Moraveji  Christine Hassler – Surviving The Expectation Hangover Kelly Slater Hilton's law Wellness Force Facebook Community The Wim Hof Method Karch Kiraly LISTEN TO EPISODE 137 AS TIM AND JOSH UNCOVER: The common postural problems that affect professional and everyday athletes Tim's vision and deeper purpose behind creating IntelliSkin How postural support technology is helping us Stand Tall and move with power and presence How to combine our movement and breath to increase the body's efficiency Why poor alignment will weaken our immune system How bad posture reduces our ability breathe and oxygenate the body Tips for setting up a workstation and that supports movement How to move and breath for increased circulation Why poor posture signals your body into “fight or flight” How alignment affects the electrical connections in the body Using diaphragmatic breathing to bring more oxygen into the system Tips for maintaining good circulation when using seated and standing desks Moving from a C-curved to an S-curved spine to better support the upper body Breathing techniques to relax into our parasympathetic nervous system Why nose-breathing increases our ability to oxygenate the blood How better posture will lead to increased confidence Why the body needs a movement break every 20 minutes Tim's breathing exercise Breath in through the nose – 4 count Hold the breath – 7 count Breath out slowly – 8 count POWER QUOTES FROM TIM AND JOSH  “To function in proper posture, we need to get up and move every 20 minutes.” – Tim Brown “Posture is one of the fundamental building blocks of life.” – Josh Trent “Your circulation is inhibited when you breathe from poor posture.” – Tim Brown “It's a great investment for any company to make sure their employees stand up and move on a regular basis.” – Tim Brown “Alignment is the first step in the journey to finding better health.” – Tim Brown “Connecting the sub-systems of the body improves our health, wellness, and performance.” – Tim Brown “The body is programmed to relax when we breathe properly.” – Tim Brown ABOUT TIM BROWN IntelliSkin inventor, Dr. Tim Brown, grew to understand his future creation while working as the medical director on the ASP surf and AVP volleyball tours during the 1980’s. As an early innovator in functional taping, he developed a hybrid kinesiology technique known as SPRT (Specific Proprioceptive Response Taping). Used on everyone from Olympians to NFL players, the technique quickly became a staple in the athletic world as it allowed injured athletes to compete despite their injuries. Dr. Brown’s instinctive techniques got athletes asking for taping remedies so often, that he needed something that could do the job when he wasn’t there. Many late nights of trial and error using remnants of old wetsuits and rash guards, he devised a wearable technology that mimicked his taping technique. Dr. Brown’s goal was to take what he had learned in designing and come up with a comfortable, Smart Compression shirt that would clinically improve posture and spinal alignment for everyone, whether you’re an elite athlete or a weekend warrior. Dr. Brown’s ultimate goal is to help everybody to look better, feel better and perform better. We continue to pursue that goal every day. 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Have you ever considered that our perception of reality might be completely inaccurate? JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST Oftentimes, what we experience in life gets passed through the lens of our own personal identity.  We've developed a filtering system based on our upbringing and social conditioning that forms our perspective and conscious awareness. Unfortunately, this old programming leads to many of the limiting beliefs and negative thoughts that keep us from growth and self-discovery. But if we sharpen the intuitive sword and begin to explore these misguided parts of our perception, we will reduce internal suffering and create a new reality filled with passion and possibility. Join us on Wellness Force Radio 136 with composer, meditation teacher, and host of the top-ranked "Astral Hustle" podcast Cory Allen, as he shows us how to awaken our consciousness and create a new experience filled with peace and wellness.   Links From Today's Show: Cory Allen: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Cory's Binaural Beats Cory's "Release Into Now" Facebook Group Cory's Clothing Cory's Online Meditation Course The Mind Is A Meat Radio - Video Alan Watts Gratitude Post Wellness Force Vipassana Meditation Gay Hendricks Wellness Force Dan Pardi Float North County: Float Spa Tank Aubrey Marcus Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism AMP Podcast 59: Cory Allen Listen To Episode 136 As Cory Uncovers: How we can reduce personal suffering and increase self awareness Exploring and understanding what it means to be human Letting go of the childhood programming that created our limiting beliefs How to wake up today and create the life you want for tomorrow The experiences in life that create our consciousness and perception Why Cory was fascinated with studying consciousness, awareness, and reality Listening to our intuition and allowing it to guide our own unique path The importance of sitting in silence and quieting the mind How to use meditation to release anxiety and overwhelm Ways to avoid distractions and stay present with our current tasks Breaking our goals down into simple steps How we can develop more mindfulness by managing our addiction to technology Why appreciation helps us stay honest, grounded, and clear intentioned Using music to put us into certain emotional states How we can dial in a consistent meditation practice Power Quotes From Cory Allen "The mind is a meat radio." - Cory Allen "We have to drop the anvils we're carrying of past experiences that no longer apply to our lives." - Cory Allen "What each human experiences is an impression of objectivity." - Cory Allen "The amount of data from social media we receive causes a mental traffic jam." - Cory Allen "Finding appreciation each day helps us stay honest, grounded, and clear-intentioned." - Cory Allen Cory's Clothing Line   Order From Cory's Store The "Release Into Now" Meditation Course There are many styles of meditation, approaches to mindfulness, and paths to living a more present life. However, each of those schools are confined to their own strict guidelines. This course is not. I believe that every person is different and needs a unique style of meditation that works for them. In this 6 week online course, I’ll share an approach to meditation that allows you to learn what works best for you. Each week, you’ll receive new narrated course material and a 30 minute guided meditation. Whether you’re taking your first steps or are further down the path, this course is something you will grow with. Sign up for the "Release Into Now" Meditation Course The Astral Hustle Podcast w/ Cory Allen Welcome to The Astral Hustle podcast. This is where Cory Allen talks to himself and his friends about the human experience. Listen To The Podcast About Cory Allen When it comes to manipulating the brain by way of auditory throbbing, you’d probably want them resounding from a reputable source. Hailing from Austin, Texas; Cory Allen is a meditation teacher, minimalist avant-garde musician and audio engineer – for capturing in duality the spirits of sound, I struggle to envision a more fitting résumé. 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Research is showing that many of our common mental health issues are rooted in the immune system. - Autumn Smith JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST Today on the podcast we're joined by Autumn Smith, co-founder of Paleovalley and co-host of the top-ranked Optimize Paleo Podcast, as she shares the important role nutrition plays in our mental and emotional wellbeing. Autumn suffered acute digestive issues since she was a teenager and numerous experts failed to offer solutions that worked. After years of dealing with poor gut health and a lack of abundant energy, she decided to take matters into her own hands. Through extensive research, experimentation, and some help from her loving husband Chas, she adopted a Paleo diet and was able to completely resolve her health issues. With her newfound vitality and zest for life, she quit her job as a trainer and launched Paleovalley with the belief that everything you eat and every added ingredient is an opportunity to either detract from your health or improve it. Join us on Wellness Force Radio 135 as Autumn shares her strategies for clean eating, tips to navigate our misleading nutritional landscape, and the psychological tools we need to create lasting behavior change.   20% Discount: Visit Paleovalley.com *Use Coupon Code "WF20" at Checkout Click Here To Order From Paleovalley.com Listen To Episode 135 As Autumn Uncovers: How Paleovalley was created from solving Autumn's ongoing issues with gut-health The role nutrition plays in our mental and emotional health Changes in physical health that helped Autumn rediscover her enthusiasm for life Strategies to naturally heal our emotional and mental problems before resorting to pharmaceuticals The common misconceptions about the link between our nutrition and mental health How our blood sugar correlates with depression and anxiety The nutrients we may be lacking and how that affects our mood How we can tune into our bodies signals from tracking and analyzing nutrition and biomarkers The hidden ingredients in products that may affect our mental and physical wellbeing How Autumn creates dramatic results and retrains her taste buds with a 30-day clean eating plan Developing the psychological tools that will help us create a sustainable dietary change How fats, carbs, and proteins will affect our blood sugar Using a Continuous Glucose Monitor to understand how certain foods affect our health The harmful effects stress has on the physical body Learning how to decipher and navigate food labels The deceptive marketing tactics that manufacturers use to mislead the public How the dietary choices of nursing mothers can impact their child's taste profile Recommended snacks we can eat throughout the day to regulate blood sugar How to lessen the stress of a dietary change by adding instead of removing foods The importance of finding communities and support systems to assist us on our health journey Becoming part of the solution by consuming non-CAFO, sustainably-raised animals Power Quotes From Autumn Smith "Every single time you put something in your mouth it's an opportunity to love and care for yourself." - Autumn Smith "We're fighting an uphill battle when we consume foods that are specifically designed to light up the reward systems in our brain." - Autumn Smith "Every time we purchase food our dollars are casting a vote." - Autumn Smith   "We have to question if our momentary desires are in alignment with our ultimate goal and vision." - Autumn Smith "Thinking bigger forces us to take radically different steps to achieve our goals." - Autumn Smith "Research is showing that many of our mental health issues are rooted in the immune system." - Autumn Smith Links From Today's Show: Autumn Smith: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Paleovalley Facebook Paleovalley 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks Dr. Kelly Brogan Nora Gedgaudas Syanna Wand - Unlocking Anxiety Through Self-love Moodie Emotions Analytics Dr. Felice Jacka Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) - FDA US Food and Drug Administration - FDA NYT = The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food Howard Moskowitz "The Bliss Point" Optimize Paleo Podcast - Julie Mathews Optimize Paleo Podcast - Dave Zappasodi Tracy Anderson C.H.E.K. Institute Allan Savory Institute Paul Chek - What is Organics?     The Optimize Paleo Podcast Take control of your health by moving beyond the Paleo template and learning about cutting edge health strategies that really work. This podcast will give you tips and tricks from the mouths of experts and common folk alike who discovered exactly what it takes to THRIVE. Join Chas and Autumn Smith, loving and passionate husband and wife and founders of Paleovalley.com as they guide you on the journey to cultivate vibrant health and wellness. Listen To The Podcast About Paleovalley The story of Paleovalley is a love story. Autumn and Chas Smith, co-founders, met in 2007, fell in love, and married on the magical Sunset Cliffs in San Diego, CA. This year they were blessed with an amazing baby boy, Maverick. Autumn suffered acute digestive issues since she was a teenager and numerous experts failed to offer solutions that worked. Very concerned, Chas took matters into his own hands. His extensive research lead him to the paleo diet. Together they implemented its principles for 30 days (eliminated refined foods, shopped at local farmers’ market, ate fresh organic fruits and vegetables, grass fed meats and wild seafood) and by the end, Autumn's IBS was completely resolved. Autumn was so inspired that she quit her job as a personal trainer at the Tracy Anderson Method, and earned a master’s degree in holistic nutrition. Though they originally focused on disseminating information, they soon realized that there simply weren’t many truly healthy food products on the market. Many products claimed and even appeared to be to be healthy, using all the buzzwords such as gluten free, soy free, dairy free, natural and more but they were also nutrient free; free of the minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that promote thriving health. Realizing that they had an important job to do, Autumn and Chas joined forces with Chas' brother Matt and a good friend, Matthew, and launched Paleovalley with the belief that everything you eat and every added ingredient is an opportunity to either detract from your health or improve it. Their mission is to create products that live up to their own strict standards and always prioritize health over profit. Paleovalley creates products with integrity that are free from problematic ingredients and teeming with ingredients that promote vibrant health. They strive to inspire people to view every dietary choices for what it really is: a profound opportunity to love and care for oneself. Paleovalley products are a labor of love, and their only hope is that they help your family feel as vibrant as theirs. Click Here To Order from Paleovalley.com *20% off with Coupon Code "WF20" About Autumn Smith Autumn Smith has been a health enthusiast her entire life. She began her academic career with a Bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in dance from the University of Montana. Upon graduation, Autumn danced professionally while becoming a certified yoga instructor. Hoping to combine her love of dance with her passion for health, Autumn became a celebrity fitness trainer with Tracy Anderson, most notably completing a world tour with Jennifer Lopez. While working as a fitness trainer, Autumn could see that exercise alone was not enough for many of her clients to achieve the radiant health they worked so hard to achieve. Meanwhile, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and anxiety continued to plague her personal health, starting in adolescence. These frustrations further ignited her passion and interest in the study of holistic nutrition. Through self-guided research, she and her husband, Chas, healed her IBS with the paleo diet. She then studied with the Institute for the Psychology of Eating to become a Certified Eating Psychology Coach and Hawthorn University where she obtained a Masters in Holistic Nutrition. In 2013, she founded Paleo valley with her husband and brother-in-law. Paleo valley’s mission is to disseminate excellent nutritional information and organic food products with 100 million people worldwide. Autumn's commitment to health reached new heights last year following the birth of their son, Maverick. 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Sal Di Stefano and Adam Schafer from www.mindpupmedia.com chat with Josh Trent LIVE from Lake Tahoe during the Spartan World Championship 2017 event. Sal Di Stefano Sal was 14 years old when he touched his first weight and from that moment he was hooked. Growing up asthmatic, frequently sick and painfully skinny, Sal saw weightlifting as a way to change his body and his self-image. In the beginning, Sal’s body responded quickly to his training but then his gains slowed and then stopped altogether. Not one to give up easily, he began reading every muscle building publication he could get his hands on to find ways to bust through his plateau. He read Arnold’s Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding, Mentzer’s Heavy Duty, Kubrick’s Dinosaur Training, and every muscle magazine he could find; Weider’s Muscle and Fitness, Flex, Iron Man and even Muscle Media 2000. Each time he read about a new technique or methodology he would test it out in the gym. At age 18 his passion for the art and science of resistance training was so consuming that he decided to make it his profession and become a personal trainer. By 19 he was managing health clubs and by 22 he owned his own gym. After 17 years as a personal trainer he has dedicated himself to bringing science and TRUTH to the fitness industry. Check out Sal's Instagram page HERE. Adam Schafer Adam Schafer is a IFBB men's physique Pro and fitness expert. Adam made his entrance into the fitness world 14 years ago and has continued to send shock waves throughout the community ever since. He is a man of many talents who wears many hats. He is first and foremost a certified fitness expert who has an insatiable desire to help people in need of major lifestyle changes and daily accountable motivation. He is also incredibly driven entrepreneur and business minded individual with a vision that continually challenges his colleagues and peers to think bigger and achieve more. Check out Adam's Instagram page HERE. Josh Trent is the founder of Wellness Force, a wellness industry influencer, and consultant specializing in health technology. As a top ranked iTunes podcast host of both Wellness Force Radio and the Fitness + Technology podcast, with over 13 years in the health and wellness industry, Josh leads the Wellness Force community in discovering physical and emotional intelligence to help men and women live life well. His work has been featured in major health and wellness publications such as WellnessFX, NASM, and FitTech CES. As the host of Wellness Force Radio, Josh interviews world-class experts in the fields of physical and emotional intelligence, mindset, behavior change, supplementation, nutrition, health, wellness, fitness, and technology that empower the WFR audience with actionable steps for the wellness journey. In hosting the Fitness Industry Technology Council’s “Fitness + Technology Podcast,” Josh spotlights the work of global fitness and wellness brands, and how their contributions through new technologies are positively influencing the industry. Awarded “Top 100 #HealthTech Influencers 2017” by Onalytica, Josh has facilitated over 190 high-level interviews in his podcasting career with some of the most respected minds in the health, fitness, and wellness industries.  His vision for Wellness Force is to empower over one million men & women to discover the physical and emotional intelligence they need to live life well.   JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST 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? 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.