Mental health challenges are often suffered in silence, behind closed doors. That is perhaps most true of eating disorders which affect people of all ages and backgrounds and range from anorexia and bulimia to orthorexia and body dysmorphia. The default advice to “get help” is not wrong, but simply booking a session with a local therapist is unlikely to unravel the complexity that usually defines mental health challenges that manifest in disordered eating. On this week's show, you´ll meet a professional counselor and mental health educator focused on helping people find a path forward. Links Ruth’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Ruth Micallef is a counselor who focuses on eating disorders. She uses Schema therapy, positive psychology, and compassion-focused therapy (CFT) as part of her work.  Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Think of your muscles like ground beef, and fascia like plastic wrap that creates a scaffolding like structure in, around, and through the muscle. Fascia is one of the most abundant connective tissues in your body, and like all tissues, it’s susceptible to injury, pain, and dysfunction. Despite its prevalence, fascia research remains nascent, so it’s worthwhile for anyone interested in their body to learn more. On this week's show, you´ll meet a fascia expert who will help you better understand this essential connective tissue. Listen and learn: Why delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is usually caused by pain in your fascia more than muscle pain How fascia is affected by compression, shearing, and stretching The role of hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid) in fascial health   Link David’s Site ​​ABOUT OUR GUEST David Lesondak is a Structural Integrator at UPMC's Center for Integrative Medicine. He is the author of the book, Fascia: What it is and Why it Matters.  Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Everyone ages differently. Some people age gracefully, others fall off a cliff when it comes to their health. Hormones are usually an issue for most people: menopause for women, andropause for men. Both mainstream and alternative medicine offer treatment options and on this week’s episode we meet a doctor who can explain a bit more about them. What you’ll learn What a compounding pharmacy can do How health clinics are allowed to prescribe medicines Risk vs. reward of hormone replacement therapy Why supplements and drugs should be put in the same category Links Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Gillett is a medical doctor who practices holistic, preventative, and sports medicine. He emphasizes a patient-centered approach and is involved in obesity medicine organizations.  Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

We’ve all had the experience of opening a new pint of ice cream fully intending to just have a spoonful, and then 10 minutes later, the container is empty and you’re unsure why. Binge moments are part of life, but for some, binging happens regularly–daily even–and it can become a serious mental health challenge that has very little to do with food itself. On this week’s podcast, my guest will help you understand what’s going on and offer some insights for a path forward. Listen and learn: Why today’s “last supper” is never the last How to differentiate impulsive vs compulsive behavior  How to remove shame and guilt around food Important distinctions between bad food vs bad person Links Sarah’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Sarah is a licensed psychotherapist with a focus on assisting people recovering from binge eating disorders. She is the author of the book, I Can’t Stop Eating. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition affecting as many as three percent of the population. While prescription medicine and creams can relieve symptoms in the short term, long-term solutions often require stress management, detoxification, and gut health. Our guest on this week’s podcast specializes in helping people get their skin under control. Listen and learn: About the role of sun exposure and vitamin D How your gut health and microbiome relates to your skin The impact of food intolerances and allergies on the skin Risks vs rewards of long-term prescriptions Links Dayna’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dayna Hrovath is a physician's assistant with a particular focus on psoriasis. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

MDMA, better known as the party drug ecstasy, has been legalized in Australia and will soon be approved in The United States for use in psychotherapy. While much of the research pushing for legalization has focused on post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), its potential use in couples therapy also holds great promise. My guest on this week’s podcast wrote his master’s thesis on the therapeutic uses of MDMA in the 1980s and has been at the forefront of drug-assisted counseling ever since. Listen and learn: How an MDMA-assisted session for couples can fasttrack therapy Legal and safety concerns Fentanyl risks and the safety promises of prescription options Why couples should aim to share two appreciation comments daily How to utilize the “acknowledgement formula” to resolve conflict in your relationship NOTE: MDMA is illegal in most jurisdictions worldwide. This podcast is not meant to endorse purchase or consumption of illicit drugs. Even when legal and prescribed, there are real risk and dangers that must be considered before using any drug.   Links Jonathan’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Jonathan Robinson is a psychotherapist and author of ten books including, The Enlightenment Project and Communication Miracles for Couples. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Running is an amazing way to build cardiorespiratory fitness, it’s accessible to just about anyone, and you can start right now. The problem? An estimated 80 percent of runners get injured each year, so simply staying on your feet consistently is a huge challenge for most people. My guest on this week’s podcast is a physiotherapist who will share her tips for running pain-free. Listen and learn: How to choose between road, trail, and treadmill running The importance of stride rate and elbow drive How to supplement your running with strength training Links Hilary’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Hilary is a physical therapist and was previously a member of the US Alpine ski team. She works with athletes and non-athletes in-person and online. She does a lot of work with runners, focusing on gait fixing and running injuries.  Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

What if your greatest pain in life was not the terrible things that happen to you, but instead the confusion and disjunction between your mind and body? Our bodies are wired for survival, but we all hope to find peace and contentment. Is it possible? Our guest on this week’s podcast believes it is. Listen and learn: How pain increase amygdala size and activity while simultaneously decreasing hippocampus size and activity Why self trust is the missing link in the confusion created by pain How exposure and facing our pain head on is the only way through The idiocy of trying to outrun or avoid the monster that lives between your ears Links Julia’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Julia DiGangi is a neuropsychologist and founder of NeuroHealth Partners, specializing in the neuroscience of emotional, cognitive, and social health. She also has an excellent TEDx talk on the art of suffering. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Dr. Stephen Kritchevsky joins this week's podcast to help us separate the signal from the noise of longevity practices. Topics include aging research using animal models, the effects of caloric restriction on aging, complexity of diet and health impacts, role of dietary patterns in muscle health, and tips for improving hip mobility.

Do you feel burned out? My guest on this week's podcast, Dr. Neha Sangwan, defines burnout as exhaustion, ineffectiveness, and cynicism. Once that trifecta occurs, you’re in trouble - and most of us have been there. How do you bounce back from true burnout? What role can medicine, spirituality, and social groups play? Listen in to learn more. Listen and learn: Why exhaustion, ineffectiveness, and cynicism typify burnout How to find “your people” if you’re socially isolated Why it’s important to identify your core values Which medication and natural interventions can act as a bridge back to balance Links Dr Neha’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Neha Sangwan is an internal medicine physician, international speaker, and corporate communications expert. She is the author of new book, Powered by Me: From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com