Wellness + Wisdom Podcast

Faith Shevlin: "These are topics I have been wanting to cover for a while. It is also an aspect of health and wholeness that I love to talk about. Today we are talking about them all, and gaining insight from the perspective of a MAN….which is key. We are also taking a look at the ways men struggle with body image and weight. The man who courageously stepped up to the plate for this conversation, is my dear friend, Josh Trent. Josh is the founder of Wellness Force, and a wellness industry influencer and coach. He is also a top ranked iTunes podcast host of both Wellness Force Radio and the Fitness + Technology podcasts. With over 13 years in the health and wellness industry, he leads the Wellness Force community in discovering physical and emotional intelligence to help men and women live life well, and enjoy the process. A KEY to enjoying that process is our relationships. Josh and I love chatting about this topic together as friends, so here we are! =)" View The Full Blog Post at FaithShevlin.com   JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST   Listen to WFF 012 As Faith And Josh Uncover: How to get in touch with our masculine and feminine energies What men and women find attractive in a partner How food can be used as a drug to numb our emotions Why physical weight can manifest from deeper issues within Releasing the parts of our mentality that don't serve us Why trying to be perfect is actually unattractive How to focus on love and abundance instead of fear and scarcity Respecting the biological differences in men and women How body image is affecting the modern man Biological programming that drives our feelings of attraction How men can maintain their masculine edge Why we should lean into our fears How to make our partners feel loved and appreciated The importance of how we use words and language How we can relax and enjoy conversation   The IMperfectly Healthy Podcast IMperfectly Healthy: where the psychology, science and spirituality of health and wholeness meet. Guests on this show share their own stories, solutions and wisdom related to all levels of health: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. There are many doorways to transformation. From body image, emotional eating, the mind-body connection and chronic illness, to relationships, fulfillment and living your purpose, IMperfectly Healthy helps you fully embrace who you are, trust the journey of life, and hold your humanness in the arms of love. We are all here enrolled in earth school, each with a unique major(s), and ultimately the same core curriculum: coming home to our divine worth and wholeness. We humans often get tripped up by striving for perfection. We want the perfect body, perfect relationships, the perfect job, and the perfect home. Perfection is an illusion. Constantly working harder to make yourself, your body, and your life "perfect", robs you of the fullness of the human experience. If you are currently living in the world of trying to fix and change yourself, feeling like something is wrong with you…then get ready for a real transformation. The path of love, honor and wholeness awaits ….   About Faith Shevlin Faith Shevlin is a mind-body coach, holistic nutritionist and spiritual/intuitive mentor. By combining her expertise in nutrition and health, with personal growth and life coaching, she guides clients through their own transformational journeys. She finds incredible joy in inspiring others to take ownership of their own health and well-being so that they can live in full expression of who they really are. Her mission is to help women embrace who they are, access and trust the wisdom within themselves and connect with their own divinity. She is the creator and host of a podcast, IMperfectly Healthy: where the psychology, science, and spirituality of health and wholeness meet. Faith also loves using, sharing, and teaching others how to use essential oils as a tool in supporting well-being on all levels!   Links From Today's Show Faith Shevlin Website Facebook Twitter Josh's Episode on IMperfectly Healthy Bonnie Kelly David Deida Paul Chek Gay Hendricks Will Smith Alison Armstrong Drew Manning Fit2Fat2Fit Michael Strasner 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 Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) 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 Get More Wellness In Your Life 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? 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.

In our fast paced and demanding world where the ability to pivot and transition every day is a necessity, how do we move past what Psychologists call "Impostor Syndrome" to conquer the deeper fears of not being enough? JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST Impostor Syndrome is a concept that describes individuals who are marked by an inability to realize their accomplishments and have a persistent fear of being exposed as a "fraud." This way of thinking causes us to dismiss our accomplishments and abilities, feeling they may have occurred from luck, circumstance, or having deceived others into thinking we're someone other than our true selves. To some extent, everyone is ingrained with this mental noise that can tell us we're not good enough or don't belong. Our mind often wonders what may happen if people find out we're not as intelligent as they think. These thoughts can be the loudest when pursuing a goal or passion, and the fear of exposing ourselves as a failure can limit exploration and destroy the courage needed to delve into new experiences. To overcome these limiting and destructive thought processes, it's necessary to ask ourselves an important question: How can we move past Impostor Syndrome to develop our power, awareness, and take action in the direction of our true desires? On this episode of Wellness Force Radio, we explore this topic and much more with Ella Lucas-Averett, Host of the "On Air With Ella" Podcast. During this interview, she discusses techniques to move past our fears and find greater alignment in our lives. Listen To Episode 127 As Ella Uncovers: Why she felt a calling to spread the message of health and wellness The importance of taking complete accountability in our lives How to start where we are, use what we have, and do what we can Why the path towards success isn't a linear journey How to make sure impostor syndrome doesn't stop us from pursuing the things we desire The power that comes from being authentic Triggers that can amplify impostor syndrome How we can take an emotional inventory and find our authentic voice Ways to turn fear into curiosity How to determine if something isn't in alignment with our true selves How thoughts are manufactured around events, situations, and circumstances The importance of taking complete accountability in our relationships Why taking action won't always be fun and comfortable How we can use visualization to overcome our fears The tools that help us move through impostor syndrome Top 3 Takeaways From Ella In order to take more control over our lives, it's necessary to develop radical accountability with our thoughts, emotions, and actions. We must choose to manufacture powerful thoughts if we are to move past our fears and find greater alignment. There is strength in vulnerability and letting our authentic selves shine through to the world. Trying to project an image of perfection can hold us back from finding our deeper calling. Power Quotes From Ella "I don't see any point in trying to project some image of perfection." - Elizabeth Lucas-Averett "If fear could have killed you, it would have by now." - Elizabeth Lucas-Averett   "Our confusion stems from a lack of consciousness." - Elizabeth Lucas-Averett "We can live in the past or focus on the possibilities." - Elizabeth Lucas-Averett "It's not about shame and blame, it's about choice and power." - Elizabeth Lucas-Averett "The antidote to fear is taking action." - Elizabeth Lucas-Averett "Perfection is fear with different clothes on." - Elizabeth Lucas-Averett "Motivation is on the other side of action." - Elizabeth Lucas-Averett   The "On Air With Ella" Podcast This show is for anyone who wants to feel better, look better, live better and have some fun on the way. Ella interviews experts on wellness, personal growth, performance, real food nutrition, fitness, mindset, confidence...anything to help you get more out of your life...NOW. She keeps it simple, slightly cheeky and always on point. Start where YOU are. Learn more at www.onairwithella.com. Ella makes it simple, fun and totally achievable. View The Podcast In iTunes   About Ella Ella works with individuals, groups, and select businesses to help them determine what – specifically – success looks like for them and how they’re going to get there. She is the host of the On Air with Ella show. I talk to experts in mindset and personal development, wellness, nutrition and health who can help us move toward BETTER in our own lives. She is a motivational & educational speaker, and loves to inspire, and show people how they can take one step further to ACTION! Her professional background is in business, entrepreneurship, and owning and running different companies over the past 17 years. She loves creating value for herself and others.   Resources Mentioned From Ella & Josh Ella's Website Social Channels Facebook Twitter Instagram Impostor Syndrome Overview Byron Katie Byron Katie's 4 Questions Gretchen Rubin Bonnie Kelly Bonnie Kelly - Episode 87 on WFR Sean Croxton Tony Robbins Bob Proctor Forbes Article on Impostor Syndrome Sam Adams Founder's Story "The Anatomy of a Calling" by Lissa Rankin 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 Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) 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 Get More Wellness In Your Life 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 Impostor Syndrome? 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.

When we're faced with challenging times and our health, happiness, and lust for life begins to suffer, how can a powerful mindset assist in helping us consciously create a more desirable experience? There are points in our journey when it becomes quite obvious that change is necessary but often our fears and limiting beliefs can stop any form of action from being taken.  These sabotaging thoughts keep us stuck and lead to anxiety, depression, and other feelings and emotions that manifest in undesirable ways. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST Especially if we don't take a proactive approach to healing our mindset. It's possible to adjust our mentality and embrace love over fear to develop a much greater sense of well-being with the understanding that every single day is a new opportunity to find a different path and way of thinking. Today on the podcast we're joined by Samantha Lotus, Holistic Health Coach and Founder of "Real Life But Better," as she steers us in the direction to trust, love, and accept ourselves fully.  Her approach to health and wellness will add beauty to life's experiences and help plant new seeds of inspiration deep within. Listen to WFF 011 As Samantha Uncovers: How we can get clear on our vision and mission Why real life doesn't have to be constricting Finding the power to reclaim our health and happiness How she overcame her near-death health scare at 26 The key to losing emotional and physical weight Improving self-love and self-care How we can begin to choose love over fear Ways to become the conscious creators of our own life Finding more faith and belief in our abilities Her world-travels that opened her eyes to a new life perspective How our hardships can fortify us Strategies for getting rid of fears and self-sabotaging thoughts How hardships can add wisdom and knowledge to our lives How we can discover our power to reclaim our health and happiness The benefits of visualizing our goals About Samantha Lotus Samantha is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner and Yin Yoga Instructor who graduated as Valedictorian, with Honours from The Institute of Holistic Nutrition. She is also passionate about human dynamics, holding an Honours degree in Sociology and Psychology, with distinction from Concordia University, as well as a diploma in adult education and a certificate in life coaching. She is the founder of Real Life But Better, a Holistic Nutrition and Wellness practice where she educates about the power of holistic healing and mentors her clients in achieving optimal mind-body health with whole foods, nutritional orthomolecular medicine, yin yoga and integrative self-care techniques. Samantha is on a mission to empower other wellness warriors with unique communication tools, business development techniques, and a continuous improvement mindset to create the life of their dreams. She believes that shifting into the heart, aligning with personal truth and proper nourishment are key pillars to one’s health and self-actualization. Her motto of ‘Happy, Healthy, Free’ resonates throughout her personal life and practice, as she shares her gifts of communication, confidence and connectivity with her clients, students, and business partners. Samantha teaches Professional Practice at The Institute of Holistic Nutrition’s Ottawa campus. Links From Today's Show Samantha Lotus Website Facebook Twitter Real Life But Better The Institute of Holistic Nutrition Tom Bilyeu The Superhero Academy Yin Yoga Concordia University 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 Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) 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 Get More Wellness In Your Life 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? 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.

HRV - With the chronic stress and multitude of health conditions in our modern world, it can be extremely beneficial to understand how Heart Rate Variability can optimize our wellness and bring the autonomic nervous system into better balance. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is the change in time between successive heart beats, and these small variations occur in response to internal and external events. These fluctuations are directly linked to our autonomic nervous system which helps to control our bodies unconscious processes. By tracking these variations, we can better understand our nervous systems, cardiovascular systems, and respiratory systems, and how our bodies are able to respond to many of life’s stressors that have a massive impact on our wellness. By tracking these unique variations over time, we can better understand the signals we receive from our body. In just 30-60 days using HRV, this can lead an increase in our ability to recognize and better manage life’s stressors. If we want to use this HRV data to truly improve our physical and emotional intelligence, we get to ask ourselves an important question: How can a prime biomarker like HRV practically improve how we manage our emotions, stress, burnout, and decrease our risk for many of today's common ailments? On this episode of Wellness Force Radio, we explore this topic and much more with Jason Moore, CEO of Elite HRV. During this interview, Jason discusses the importance of monitoring our HRV, and his non-evasive tracking tool that will help us gain insight into this important biomarker and how we can use it to fuel our health journey. 10% Discount: Foundations of Heart Rate Variability Course Save 10% and get the essential information you need to understand the science, mechanisms, and real-world applications of HRV in this comprehensive yet easy to follow Foundations of Heart Rate Variability course. Click Here To Enroll Listen To Episode 126 As Jason Uncovers: Open Enrollment: HRV - How HRV relates to optimal wellness His transition from the oil industry to the health technology space Why he feels HRV is such an important piece of data to track How we can better understand if we are moving in the direction towards better health How to avoid long periods of troubleshooting and assist in developing our intuition with wearable technology The ancestral origins of the "Greek Physician's Pulse Watch" How we can better maintain our energy, digestion, mental clarity, and stress response Why our health plans need to be individualized How monitoring HRV helps us gain insight into the functionality of our autonomic nervous system Why some people may be more inclined to build aerobic fitness Using HRV for increasing our emotional intelligence Why we receive the most accurate measurement of HRV shortly after waking up How we can use HRV to receive indications of possible health issues The physical and mental impact on children that live in stressful home environments How tech can provide us with the data and proof we may need to adjust our behavior Reasons we should use tech instead of relying solely on our intuition How this technology can show warning signs of underlying stress Micronutrients and supplements that influence HRV How our micronutrient intake affects our HRV Learning to better regulate our levels of stress His future goals and plans for Elite HRV How stimulation from media is affecting our health Top 3 Takeaways From Jason Moore We can sometimes spend years trying to develop our wellness intuition. We can speed up this process if we learn the proper ways to track and analyze our biological data through different forms of wellness tech. Extreme exercise might make us "better" at certain activities, but this may be at the expense of other parts of our wellness.  Technology can help us know when to slow down so we don't jeopardize important areas of our health. HRV can give us incredible insight into other areas of our wellness and how our body functions.  We don't need massive amounts of tracking with HRV, 5 minutes a day for a couple weeks can give us great insight into how we can adjust our lifestyle to improve our wellness. Power Quotes From Jason   "There is nothing more priceless than your own body and mind." - Jason Moore "HRV is like our individual fingerprint for stress tolerance, adaptability, and resiliency." - Jason Moore "We can get pretty good at most things if we have the right kind of individualized plan."- Jason Moore "Tracking HRV can amplify our self-awareness." - Jason Moore "No matter where we are on the scale of intuition, we can use technology to hone our senses." - Jason Moore "The body is quite resilient if we give it the tools that it needs to manage stress." - Jason Moore "HRV has been shown to correlate with our biological age." - Jason Moore "Inundating people with more data than they need is a source of stress in and of itself." - Jason Moore "HRV is the most accurate non-evasive measure of your autonomic nervous system." - Jason Moore The Elite HRV Podcast Description: Uncommon methods for maximizing health and performance with an emphasis on real-world implementation of Heart Rate Variability and other biomarkers. From biohacking to quantified self, world-class doctors, coaches, and athletes cover the latest research (from the lab and field), and the methods and “tricks” that get the best results. Right out of the gate you can expect the President of the American Functional Medicine Association, leading HRV researchers, elite and Olympic-level sports scientists, metabolism hackers, data scientists, rehabilitation specialists, and more. View The Podcast In iTunes About Jason Moore Jason loves merging his passions for technology, health, and human performance. He has also personally helped thousands of people and hundreds of organizations successfully implement Heart Rate Variability into their life or practice. Prior to founding Elite HRV, Jason designed and implemented large scale information systems for the Oil & Gas Industry. Jason’s focus was on making complex data actionable and useful, and he traveled the globe speaking about and implementing his solutions. During this time, Jason was also a coach and personal trainer for health, fitness, and sports. He truly enjoys teaching others how to improve their health and performance and be their best possible self. Elite HRV is the fruit of many years of research, practice, and collaboration with coaches, doctors, and HRV researchers. When he is not busy working on Elite HRV, he loves traveling, programming, rock climbing, and testing his body’s limits. Jason has a BA in Information Systems and Operations from Texas A&M University.   Resources Mentioned From Josh & Jason Jason's Website Social Channels Facebook Twitter Instagram Elite HRV Elite HRV Podcast Elite HRV Podcast Episode with Dr. Eldred Taylor The Ancient Greek Physician's Pulse Watch Article on Micronutrients and Supplements that Affect HRV  Ido Portal Mark Sisson Gretchen Rubin Crossfit Box Breathing The Autonomic Nervous System Gary Wilson's Book: "Your Brain On Porn" 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 Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) 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 Get More Wellness In Your Life 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? 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.

Craig Ramsay is here to show us that we no longer have to stress out over an intense workout regimen, and that building our physical and emotional fitness can be a fun and enjoyable process. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST It's no secret that exercise can be overwhelming when we go into it with the all-or-nothing mentality. This approach can lead to health activities that don't resonate with us emotionally and cause us to quit when we don't attain certain fitness goals. We can avoid this situation by finding fun and healthy ways to improve our fitness no matter where we are, and by building more excitement and laughter into the process. When we engage in workouts that really light us up inside and let go of the stress that comes with always having to be perfect, we are going to thrive emotionally, become healthier, and transform our physique. The Importance of Posture Most people are unaware of their poor posture and movement habits, and this can have a greater impact on our health than we realize. We don't have to seek out a yoga or pilates class to improve our posture and ability to stretch.  We can start to increase our awareness for how we move and better our bodies' alignment by using certain techniques right away. Craig recommends that we picture holding a washcloth in the back part of our armpit. Simply doing this is going to help us elevate the chest, push the shoulders back and down, and allow us to breathe better and fuel our bodies with more oxygen. This improvement in our posture will help us move throughout our day with intention, intensity, and purpose.   Stretch: A Reason To Wine When Craig trained the women from the hit TV show on Bravo, "The Real Housewives," they allowed him to change their workouts and also their eating plans, but had 1 very serious stipulation: He was not allowed to take away their wine! Since Craig was a trained contortionist, ballet dancer, and stretching expert, he had no problem coming up with a fun way to incorporate the ladies' love for wine and his love for stretching and moving the body. Craig knew about the scientific research showing that minimal amounts of wine can have benefits to our health and also chemically improve our ability to stretch.  That is when his new exercise class was born: Stretch - A Reason To Wine! His class includes a 5 wine tasting flight, which he pairs together with a stretch that matches the taste and experience of each wine.  He finds his participants feeling great, becoming more comfortable in a social fitness environment, and having a wonderful time in the process. Click Here To Learn More About Craig's Class "Stretch: A Reason To Wine" Listen to WFF o10 As Craig Uncovers: His origin story and background that kept him heavily involved in a fit & active environment His experiences on Reality TV that showed him the true power of being vulnerable Why he feels the bodybuilding industry has done an injustice to our views on health and wellness He shows us how we can have a life, live a life, and look incredible all the while How he was able to help his mom cope with her Fibromyalgia Why enjoyable exercise will impact our overall health and wellness How we can get through emotional blocks and start building our fitness The importance of having fun and laughing during exercise Why letting go of our emotional weight will help us let go of physical weight How Craig finds balance in his busy lifestyle How we can use technology to uplevel the human experience Why the all-or-nothing approach can be damaging to our health and wellness About Craig Ramsay Craig Ramsay is an internationally recognized fitness expert, exercise programmer and author known for his unique, effective, and entertaining fitness methods. Ramsay’s other passions include hockey, training as a contortionist, dancing, and theater. Links From Today's Show Craig Ramsay Website Facebook Twitter Stretch: A Reason To Wine Newlyweds: The First Year Thintervention Vanderpump Rules Shahs of Sunset Jackie Warner Bravo TV Shows The Bodies Exhibit Modius Health Royal Winnipeg Ballet 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 (Powerful Beyond Measure) 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 (Powerful Beyond Measure) Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) 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 Get More Wellness In Your Life 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? 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.

In today's fast paced society driven by the "hustle and grind" mentality, sleep is usually the first thing to go. With the demands of the modern world, what practical steps for sleep hygiene can we practice every day to get the most emotional, physical, and spiritual fulfillment we need to live life well? Everyone knows that a good night's sleep will make us feel better, but science is showing the impacts from chronic sleep deprivation are more far-reaching than we realize. Not only will a lack of quality rest affect mood, feelings, and overall wellness, but it can also degrade our memory, decision-making abilities, life expectancy, and so much more. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST If we want to make drastic improvements to our mental and physical wellness, we get to ask ourselves an imperative question: How can we remedy our sleep habits and lifestyle to maximize our wellness and live life to our fullest potential?  On this episode of Wellness Force Radio, we explore this topic and much more with Dr. Kirk Parsley, author of the upcoming book "Sleep To Win." During this exclusive, in-person interview, Dr. Parsley uncovers the tools and strategies we need to receive all the benefits that come from making sleep a priority in our lives.   Sleep To Win: Get 10% off your box of Sleep Remedy use code WF10 at checkout Listen To Episode 125 As Dr. Parsley Uncovers: How he met and developed a friendship with Robb Wolf How an impromptu interview brought him into the world of podcasting Learn about his journey from a Navy MD to his own wellness coaching practice Why he has always had a problem with simply "following the rules" How we can begin to prevent disease instead of just diagnosing and treating our ailments His dietary evolution that led him to a Paleo whole-foods style of eating The fact that traditional medical school focuses on diagnosing disease, and fails to teach proper strategies for nutrition, sleep, exercise, and how to optimize our health Why his Navy Seal patient's health and memory started to fade at a young age Why a restful night's sleep can add massive productivity to our days The data that shows fewer traffic accidents occur when school starts later in the day The ways our lifestyle can lead to years of sleep deprivation Why children receiving more sleep reduces delinquency, drug use, emotional disturbance, and injury in sports The striking similarities in the symptoms of ADHD and sleep deprivation How sleep debt causes improper function in the prefrontal cortex What he calls the 3 components of sleep How overstimulation in today's society affects our sleep and wellness The difference between our circadian and ultradian rhythms The importance of getting practical with our time management How sleep can affect our conscious awareness The importance of reducing our blue-light intake a few hours before going to bed The neurochemicals and processes that prepare our bodies for sleep How we can use supplementation and technology to get better rest The benefits of using a sleep journal Why technology, supplementation, and hacks can help improve sleep, but our lifestyle is the most important driving factor How getting better sleep can lead to weight loss Why sleep deprivation will affect our willpower and lead to decision fatigue Top 3 Takeaways From Dr. Parsley Technology and supplementation can aid us in receiving better sleep, but our lifestyle is the driving factor for ensuring proper rest and wellness. We have to make sleep a priority to build better health.  We can do this by eliminating activities that are non-essential and delegating tasks to free up more time. The first prerequisite to improving our sleep is to understand the value and benefits it will add to our lives. Power Quotes From Dr. Parsley "We need to do things that scare and push ourselves." - Dr. Kirk Parsley "There's a reason why professional sports have seasons. We need to recover." - Dr. Kirk Parsley "It's completely irresponsible to diagnose somebody with ADHD if they are not receiving adequate sleep." - Dr. Kirk Parsley "In Western Civilization, 85-90% of us are carrying around some kind of sleep debt." - Dr. Kirk Parsley "We have to realize that we can't do everything, and slow down when necessary." - Dr. Kirk Parsley "The first prerequisite to getting proper rest is to value the benefits of sleep." - Dr. Kirk Parsley "To prepare for sleep, we have to decrease our interaction with the environment." - Dr. Kirk Parsley "To improve our sleep hygiene, we have to value, plan, and schedule our sleep." - Dr. Kirk Parsley "To me, health is having the energy, vitality, and ability to do the things I desire." - Dr. Kirk Parsley   Dr. Parsley's New Book: "Sleep To Win" Description: Kirk R. Parsley, M.D. is a former Navy SEAL, turned physician, turned physician for the SEALs, turned health optimization consultant, turned performance enhancement and optimization coach for the most performant humans on the planet. Dr. Parsley describes why sleep is the most underused performance enhancement tool available. He details his personal, clinical, and professional development into one of the world's most respected sleep improvement experts. This book will give you the understanding of how sleep affects all aspects of performance. Whether you are a shift worker, transcontinental pilot, first responder, military, entrepreneur, corporate executive, professional athlete, or a stay at home parent, we ALL have performance goals. This Book describes how, when, where, and how much to sleep--in order to improve your performance in any area of your life. These techniques have helped A-list celebrities, physicians, teachers, professional athletes, and everyone in between. You will learn a step-by-step process to get the most performance and joy out of your life, while simultaneously reducing your risk of death and disease from all causes. Preorder Dr. Parsley's new book: "Sleep To Win" About Dr. Parsley Kirk Parsley served as an Undersea Medical Officer at Naval Special Warfare Group One from June 2009 to January 2013. While there, he led the development and supervised the group’s first Sports Medicine Rehabilitation center. He is a former SEAL, and received his Medical Degree from Bethesda, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS) in 2004. He interned in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Balboa Naval Hospital San Diego in 2005 and subsequently completed a Navy residency in Hyperbarics and Diving Medicine in 2006. Doctor Parsley has been a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine since 2006 and has served as Naval Special Warfare’s expert on Sleep Medicine. In addition, he is certified in hormonal modulation (Age-Management Medicine). After leaving the Navy he went into concierge medicine and consulting. He continues to consult for multiple corporations, and professional athletes/teams. Doctor Parsley lectures worldwide on sleep, wellness, and hormonal optimization and is currently completing a book on sleep and health optimization. His philosophy for wellness is simple; in order to optimize our health and get the most out of our bodies and minds, we must live more closely to the way we evolved as a species. He believes that many diseases and disorders that we accept as “inevitable” in modern society are unnecessary complications of poor sleeping habits, living in a toxic environment, eating foods we were not designed to digest, and allowing stress to overwhelm us. His passion is to help his patients and clients achieve the highest quality of life possible, and realize their health, performance, and longevity goals. Resources Mentioned From Josh & Dr. Kirk Parsley Sleep To Win: Get 10% off your box of Sleep Remedy use code WF10 at checkout Dr. Kirk Parsley: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Dr. Parsley's "Sleep Remedy" supplement Robb Wolf - "Wired To Eat" Dr. Parsley's episode on "The Paleo Solution Podcast" Robb Wolf's Podcast: "The Paleo Solution" Navy Seals NSW Events Jack Lallane Books Jocko Willink's Podcast Start School Later Group DSM-5 William Dement Iris F.lux Oura Ring sleep tracker Ben Greenfield Fitness  Robert M. Sapolsky: "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" 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? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? 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With the array of health tools at our disposal in today's digital landscape, how can we use wellness technology in a new era to create and maintain better health? From the apps that track our sleep and movement to the genetic testing that can help us design the ideal eating plan, our world is filled with powerful tools to quantify our lives. It's fascinating that we can monitor so many aspects of our lifestyle and utilize various tools to accelerate our health and healing, but we also must ask a very important question: With advances in our digital world, how exactly do we use these new technologies to ensure long-term health and behavior change?  On this episode of Wellness Force Radio, we explore this topic and much more with Justin Andrews Founder of AXON, Co-Founder of Mind Pump Media, and Yaron Hadad, the Co-Creator and Chief Science Officer of Nutrino. During this exclusive, in-person interview in San Jose at the Mind Pump Studio, we discuss how to cross the bridge between having the data and tools and knowing what to do with them.  JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST  Axon™ - Revolutionary, Smart, Effort-Measuring Fitness Tool Click Here To Become A Founding Member: Get The AXON On Kickstarter Today   The Future of Diet & Exercise: Justin Andrews & Yaron Hadad How Justin found the inspiration to create the Axon Stick Nutrino and FoodPrint's extensive data and tracking abilities How wellness technologies are helping to shape public health policies Nutrino's ability to help us understand how our individual bodies react to different foods choices How to utilize wellness technology and biofeedback for improving our health Ways we can repurpose these distracting technologies to create a healthier lifestyle Hear about Yaron's health journey towards veganism after experimenting with 24 different diets Ways to avoid the traps of nutritional misinformation Learn about new technologies for appetite suppression, meditation, and measuring the molecular structure of food Exercise techniques to alleviate aches and pains by increasing our mobility How to ensure we don't solidify improper movement patterns during exercise Why attempting to make numerous lifestyle changes at the same time can be unsustainable How the Axon Stick can support neuromuscular recruitment and can help put our joints at ease The future of AI that will revolutionize the coaching and wellness world. How to transcend negative biases towards wellness technology Ways to use avoid distraction in a technology filled world How we can utilize tech to regulate our bad habits The ways that insurance companies are adjusting their policies to incentivize health tracking How Nutrino can help us plan meals while traveling The use of wellness technology to guide our mindfulness practices How to cross the bridge between having the data and knowing what to do with it How we can increase mobility and regain function in our joints Top 3 Takeaways From Justin And Yaron We can use wellness technology to help guide our wellness and increase our activity, rather than becoming distracted and sedentary through our devices. Learning more about our own body gives us more power and control over our lives. It's great to have the tracking ability and data to monitor our health, but we have to know what to do with this information to create lasting change. Power Quotes From The Show "Start with small achievable health goals, and dial in your consistency." - Justin Andrews "We can get biofeedback in so many different forms, but we have to be consistent, track, and apply it towards our improvement" - Justin Andrews "The same technology that has made us sedentary, is now giving us back the accountability that it took away from us ." - Josh Trent "For the first time in history, we can actually measure how foods affect the body." - Yaron Hadad "We get to live our lives with out depending on the technology, but using it to enhance our experience." - Josh Trent "It's not just about how much tension we can produce, it's about holding, sustaining, and releasing the tension with control." - Justin Andrews "The more you know about yourself, the more power you have as a person." - Justin Andrews "In today's modern world, it's really our own decision not to live a healthy lifestyle." - Justin Andrews "Artificial Intelligence will soon play a major part in our health practices." - Yaron Hadad "I have seen the benefits of having a life that is helped, guided, and supported by technology." - Josh Trent About Justin Andrews Description: Justin has an incredible passion to disrupt the personal training industry and create ground breaking programs and tools that fitness professionals and clients alike can benefit from. The fitness industry in general needs a massive face lift to speak more to the generation growing up with a more advanced technology tool kit. Justin’s approach is to create programs that utilize technology as it advances and cut through the millions of options people face every day when seeking specific information relating to their fitness needs. The great thing about where we are today is how easy it is to access information, the bad part about accessing all this information is how much misinformation is out there to weed through. As a health and fitness professional with a proven track record here in the heart of the Silicon Valley, Justin Andrews will keep working tirelessly to keep people educated and connected to quality personal trainers long into the future. Check out Justin's Instagram page HERE. About Yaron Hadad Yaron is a mathematician and a physicist, and the chief scientist and a co-founder of Nutrino. He’s worked in a number of scientific areas, primarily in general relativity, integrable systems, partial differential equations, and the foundations of quantum theory. Yaron’s current work and research in Nutrino is a brave attempt to form a new interdisciplinary field he likes to call “mathematical nutrition.” Resources Mentioned From Justin and Yaron: Justin Andrews Facebook Instagram Linkedin Yaron Hadad Website Facebook Twitter Linkedin Mind Pump Media Facebook Twitter Nutrino Jonathan Lipnik, co-founder of Nutrino The Axon Stick SDSU "What The Health" Health Magazine Powerdot Modius Muse meditation headband SCIO by consumer physics 24 Hour Fitness Dr. Faygenholtz Stick Yoga NASM FRC Dr. Andreo A. Spina Dexcom continuous glucose monitors Medtronic Robb Wolf's "Wired To Eat" Dan Pardi: HumanOS Mark Sisson Powerdot Muscle Stimulator Tom Bilyeu: Impact Theory Wim Hof meditation techniques Nir Eyal - "Hooked" Brain.fm John Hancock Insurance Orange Theory Fitness 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 Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) 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 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 Get More Wellness In Your Life 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 wellness technology? 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. The Future of Diet & Exercise With Justin Andrews & Yaron Hadad  

With the volume of noise in our modern world that distracts and arouses the egoic mind, how do we awaken more consciousness so we can discover our deeper purpose? We often fall prey to short-term solutions like drugs, alcohol, or social media to cover up the real feelings and desires we hold in our heart. While these mental and emotional band-aids make us feel better in the moment, they don't actually get to root of the deeper issue. If we want to get in touch with our true inner voice and find greater meaning and fulfillment, we get to ask a profound question: How can we shift our consciousness and overcome the allure of the egoic mind's temporary band-aids to powerfully show up and own the day? JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST On this episode of Wellness Force Radio, we explore this topic and much more with Aubrey Marcus, founder of Onnit. During this exclusive, in-person interview, Aubrey uncovers the tools and strategies we need to reconcile our egoic delusions, shed limiting beliefs, and heighten our conscious awareness. Listen To Episode 123 As Aubrey Uncovers: How to stop the mind from gravitating towards self-destructive thought patterns Why the problems of the mind dissolve once we shift our ego driven identity towards our conscious awareness The value of asking questions and seeking the truth The problems associated with organized religion and dogmatic beliefs The ways that psychedelic experiences helped Aubrey tap into the essence beyond his physical form How Aubrey's philosophical views played into the creation of Onnit How a plant medicine journey gave Aubrey a clear vision for what Onnit could become Finding a quality practitioner for an Ayahuasca healing, and what we need to know about "Jungle Law" The ways we can heal the incessant thought patterns created by the egoic mind How Aubrey define's his life purpose, and how he remains true to his ethos The importance of adopting the principle of unicity Why focusing on yourself is not necessarily selfish, and how it can benefit the greater good How to embrace and enjoy life while maintaining a healthy sense of detachment What we can learn from the Toltec saying that "death is our wisest advisor" Why Aubrey decided to change his name at the age of 30 How to stop identifying with our scared ego that lives in a state of constant worry The internal and external benefits of remaining in a state of non-judgement How to mentally and emotionally rewrite the traumatic events of our past How to heal past memories, by encoding them with different emotional states Ways to let go of past guilt we may still be carrying around How to develop and a deeper sense of confidence How float tanks can slow down the mind and help expand our conscious awareness Methods for tapping into our creative nature, and finding our state of flow How taking naps can help us become more efficient throughout the day What fuels Aubrey's purpose to affect human consciousness The far-reaching benefits of taking 6 deep breaths How the breath can help us access consciousness Ways we can develop more confidence in our sexuality How we can reconcile delusions and limiting beliefs Why we should aim for 35 sleep cycles a week How to get rid of irrational fears that carry no real danger Ways we can develop better communication with our bodies Top 3 Takeaways From Aubrey Marcus When we tap into our conscious awareness we can reconcile our egoic delusions,  shed limiting beliefs, and heighten our intuition. We can use the breath as an efficient and elegant solution to alter our consciousness. Developing a healthy sense of detachment will help us enjoy the simple pleasures of the world, without letting them dictate our lives and emotions.  Power Quotes From Aubrey Marcus   "Philosophy bridges the gap between religion and practicality." - Aubrey Marcus "Problems of the mind dissolve when our point of identity shifts from egoic delusions to our conscious awareness." - Aubrey Marcus "I have been shaped into a tool to help elevate human consciousness." - Aubrey Marcus "Breath can be the most elegant solution to alter our consciousness." - Aubrey Marcus "You can't have confidence if your spirituality is made of tin foil and you've never actually put it in the fire." - Aubrey Marcus "You can't succeed by profiting off of someone else's loss." - Aubrey Marcus "We need to appreciate the value of knowledge, asking questions, and seeking the truth." - Aubrey Marcus "Buy the fancy clothes and wear the fancy watch, but ultimately know that it's silly.  Know that if you had to dangle them over a bridge and drop them in the water, that we could do it with a laugh and not with pain." - Aubrey Marcus   The Aubrey Marcus Podcast Description: I've always believed to play any game well, you best know what all the buttons do. As an entrepreneur, athlete, and consciousness explorer I've spent a lifetime pressing all the proverbial buttons in the game of life, and the Aubrey Marcus Podcast is a venue to bring forward the lessons learned from triumph and disaster. We bring in world class guests to discuss how you can support your body, turn resistance to assistance, harness the potential of your mind and emotions, and cultivate a battle tested spirituality without all the BS. But most importantly we have some fun while we do it. Follow me on social @AubreyMarcus, and for more on the tools of human optimization check out @Onnit. View The Podcast In iTunes About Aubrey Marcus AUBREY MARCUS FOUNDED ONNIT IN 2010 as a nutritional supplements brand based on a holistic health philosophy he calls Total Human Optimization. Aubrey Marcus has since grown Onnit into an industry leader, providing innovative peak performance supplements, foods, fitness equipment, and apparel. A 20 YEAR NATIVE OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Aubrey graduated from the University of Richmond in 2004 with a degree in philosophy and classical civilization. He soon founded a boutique marketing firm, specializing in brand development and eCommerce. It was during these seven years running the agency that Aubrey conceived of Onnit. INSPIRED BY HIS LIFELONG EXPERIENCE as a multi-sport athlete — as well as his background in ancient philosophy — his goal was to create a company that empowered people to achieve their fullest human potential. With the launch of the firm’s flagship supplement Alpha BRAIN in 2011, Onnit was born. In addition to the range of products offered on Onnit.com, Onnit is sole owner of Black Swan Yoga, four-time winner of the Best Yoga in Austin. Austin is also home to the Onnit Academy Gym, featuring DeFranco's Gym and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu at the Onnit Academy. Aubrey is currently the host of two celebrated podcasts: The Aubrey Marcus Podcast and the Total Human Optimization. He regularly makes appearances on a variety of media outlets, including the Joe Rogan Experience, The Jason Ellis Show, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and Entrepreneur. Resources Mentioned Aubrey's Website Aubrey's Podcast Social Channels Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube The dungeons of the Roman Inquisition The Coliseum The Chakapa Float North County The Stoic Philosophy Cory Allen Temple Stillness and Earth Peace binaural beats Binaural beats "Own the day" Ryan Holiday Steven Pressfield "Sleep" by Nick Littlehales Shawn Stevenson and his book "Sleep Smarter" Tracking sleep with Oura Ring David Deida The Float Conference The Toltec Philosophy Carlos Castaneda "The 4 Agreements" "The Mastery of Love" "The Toltec Art of Life and Death" Aubrey's interview with Jamie Wheal MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference Stan Grof Don Miguel Ruiz Gabor Maté, M.D. Gerard Butler "300" Mark Devine  Sealfit 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 Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) 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 Get More Wellness In Your Life 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 the soul? 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.

The truth is that no matter what narrative the monkey mind tells us, we are all powerful beyond measure. As we explore the depths of this physical and emotional intelligence on the Wellness Force and Wellness Force Friday podcasts, a common theme for all of us on the wellness journey is what type of message we tell ourselves when life is hard. A message that can either be based on love and abundance or in fear, tension, and scarcity. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST  At the end of the day, it's no surprise that the "choice of the voice" comes from us and us alone. You’re probably thinking, “ah, hello, well duh, I know this.” But in this modern life, knowledge is simply not enough. It's embodying that knowledge to show up powerfully in our thoughts and actions that are most important when we get triggered. So then, what is the actual thing, or many things, that really stand in our way? One could say that it’s memories from our past, childhood traumas, or just things that happen "to us" instead of "for us," but the reality is that in the exact same moment of tension or fear, the exact opposite potential also exists. A potential where in that exact same second we can choose to step into our power. Not in some kumbaya-mystic-spiritual-bypassing kind of a way, but in a way where we decide to take that first and sometimes scary step into believing in our deepest core that we are powerful beyond measure. This truth of duality is 20 times more powerful than any nutrition program or CrossFit workout, and this is why today on the podcast you're hearing from Stephanie Quinn, a functional athlete and lifestyle coach for one of the most powerful wellness Force Friday shows to date. Today's show is about knowing and embodying our truth. As Marianne Williamson says: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us." Embodying An Attitude of Gratitude Stephanie: "Be aware of thy self and take action to make improvements and check your results. Awareness > Action > Adjustment (improvement, course correction). If you can use that for everything in your life you'll be successful. If you can be good at those steps you'll live well. It is, of course, easy to think positive thoughts when you're feeling positive. The real challenge comes in achieving positive flow when you aren't feeling that way. Giving in to gratitude is one of the most important personal characteristics that any human can have. Mountains of research prove that gratitude is a significant part of our happiness and success in life. Being grateful that the challenge is being presented because we know it's going to make us a better person, and looking at it like a puzzle we know can be solved allows us to see challenges as opportunities to grow." The Power of Choice Stephanie: "We look at physical, nutritional, and mental fitness as equal parts of the whole. Many of us look at fitness with a focus on the body (how we move, how we look). Some people include nutrition in that definition because nutrition is used to build, fuel and repair our bodies. But not enough of us consider the mind when we are looking at our overall fitness. Our mind powers everything. It makes things both possible and impossible. And, it is up to you to choose. I check in on that frequently and I think there is always a somewhat varied response. In simple terms, again, wellness for me boils down to how I feel. I ask myself in the morning, first thing, "how do I feel?' What is sore, am I tired, what types of messages is my brain sending me, what do I need to do today to achieve wellness? When I wake up each morning: how was yesterday, what was great about it and what wasn't? I adjust. Do I feel good about myself, my partner, and do I feel healthy and that I'm being my best? That is wellness to me - Awareness. I believe in the ABB's - Always Be Better. All of the information I share is great in concept but there isn't any value if those ideas are not being implemented." If you want to take action on some of this today - right now - go to ibreakground.com and accept the challenge in three parts: Mental Nutritional Physical You can choose one, two, or do all three parts. No better place than here, no better time than now. "The real challenge comes in achieving positive flow when you aren't feeling that way." - @FitGirlATX Listen to WFF oo9 As Stephanie Uncovers: You Are Powerful Beyond Measure Why Stephanie believes that the focus of fitness industry magazine covers create shame and poor self-narrative if left unchecked How Stephanie overcame poor health habits pushed on her as an actress and a model to find what real wellness is The emotional inventory that Stephanie believes we all get to have in order to live our life well How to let your inner voice guide you and turn down the volume on the monkey mind What practical tools we can employ that will allow us to be the boss of our brain How to create support systems around us that fortify our best self regardless of circumstance What Stephanie believes about the power of community for physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness About Stephanie Quinn Stephanie Quinn is a functional athlete and lifestyle coach with a deep dedication to helping people create and maintain healthy, functionally active and meaningful lives. After years of feeling unhappy and being unhealthy as an actress and model, Stephanie changed her life and found her calling in helping others find their flow. Links From Today's Show Join the Ground Breaker's Facebook Group www.ibreakground.com Stephanie on Twitter Stephanie on Facebook Stephanie on LinkedIn FitLincMedia Join The Ground Breakers Challenges  WFF 001 Jon Morrow: How To Accomplish Big Things Even When You Feel Small  Join The Wellness Force Facebook Community    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 Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) 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 Get More Wellness In Your Life 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? 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.

With increasing access to a variety of foods and styles of eating, how can we make sure we receive the majority of nutrients our bodies need to thrive? ---> JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST  While innovations in the food and shipping industries have made food more available, there have been unintended consequences that have come from this convenience. Not only has the way we process food damaged the nutritional integrity but the time it takes for food to reach our plates is diminishing the health benefits we once received. If we want to get the most nutrition from our diets, we have to ask the very important question: How do we find the style of eating that will increase our nutrient intake and have the greatest impact on our physical and emotional wellness? On this episode of Wellness Force Radio, we explore this topic with Ronnie Landis, founder of Holistic Health Mastery. He shows us the tools and strategies we need to increase our nutrient absorption and find harmony in our health. Listen To Episode 122 As Ronnie Uncovers How to find out what diet is right for us, psychologically and metabolically. The biggest misconceptions about eating a raw foods diet. How to get the most nutritional impact from our food choices. The health benefits of consuming natural whole foods. How he healed his body through nutrition. Tips to get more nutrition through juicing and blending. The problems with having a dogmatic approach to our eating habits. How to find the balance between health and harmony. The damaging effects of the Standard American Diet. Storage and preparation methods to preserve the nutrient content of food. Why we should consume foods and beverages within a certain time period. The benefits of cleansing the body and allowing for a metabolic reset. The importance of having a wide array of health building nutrients in our diet. Top 3 Takeaways From Ronnie Landis We have to find the foods and nutrients that make sense for our individual bodies and lifestyle. It's important to make wellness a priority and devote our energy and resources to things that build our health. When we get closer to a natural whole foods diet, we can identify what pieces of our nutrition are helping or hindering our health. Power Quotes From Ronnie Landis "In order to discover what diet will work for our own unique lives, we have to be willing to listen to the body and awaken our intuition." - Ronnie Landis "We need to make cleansing and detoxing a consistent part of our diets." - Ronnie Landis "Built into any problem is the seed of its very solution." - Ronnie Landis "It's important to take a step back and see where you have been wasting energy and resources. Then we can redistribute the waste to areas that will benefit our health and wellness." - Ronnie Landis "Life as a whole stems back to the oceans." - Ronnie Landis "Wellness is having your mind, body, and spirit in alignment." - Ronnie Landis Ronnie's Book, "The Inner Alchemy Youthening Program" Your life as it stands is the culmination of the thoughts, foods, actions, and behaviors you have participated in up to this point. Vibrant health, ageless beauty, and endless enthusiasm is your birthright. This book will show you how to activate your potential for healing with proper nutrients, inspired living, and manifesting heaven on earth. Get Ronnie's Book: "The Inner Alchemy Youthening Program" View other books by Ronnie Landis. About Ronnie Landis Ronnie Landis is one of the leading advocates for raw foods, super foods, and plant based nutrition. He is an international speaker, author, entrepreneur, and full-time athlete. He holds a 3rd-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, has been a semi-professional athlete, and personal trainer. Ronnie focuses his life work on educating audiences on the benefits of a high raw plant focused lifestyle for optimizing the body, sharpening the mind, and expanding the human spirit. Resources Mentioned Landis's Website Ronnie's Podcast: The Holistic Health & Human Potential Podcast Social Channels Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Ronnie's Book: "The Inner Alchemy Youthening Program" The Holistic Health Mastery Program Vitamix Ronnie's Episode with Dr. John Gray Biological Individuality 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 Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. (including how these episodes can allow you to break bad habits) 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 Get More Wellness In Your Life 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 nutrients? 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.