The Mind and Fitness Podcast

What is the ACE Study?  It's the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study; from 1995-1997 the study gauged long-term health impact of people who experienced a variety of types of traumas as children.  Dr. Hanscom and I talked about this on last week's episode but I realized that many people were not aware of this study. I also talk through your path out of chronic pain.  How did I do it?  How can you do it? If you like what you hear, please take a minute to leave a 5 Star Review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts and let the people scrolling through podcasts know why you spend part of your week listening to THIS Podcast.

How does a well-known Spine Surgeon treat and cure hundreds of patients of chronic health problems without surgery?  Dr. David Hanscom is the author of "Back in Control," and has been practicing medicine in Seattle for decades.  You can find his work at BackinControl.com I met with Dr. Hanscom at the Washington Athletic Club in Downtown Seattle to talk about the real cause of chronic pain and how to get rid of it.  At over 1 hour, this is a longer conversation, but will be worth your time. Don't forget to rate, write and review on Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear.  Also, check us out on Facebook by searching "The Mind and Fitness Podcast."

Sarah Stoiber-Kumar is a nutrition coach in Chicago and is the Owner of Red Phoenix Nutrition.  Sarah's methodology is different from many nutrition coaches in that a large part of her evaluation in building plans for her clients is around stressors and what is going on in their life, as opposed to the standard Height + Weight + Gender + Age.   In this episode we discuss all of the things that go into nutrition plans, weight loss, performance and longevity. Remember to leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy what you hear.  You can also find me on Facebook by searching "The Mind and Fitness Podcast."

It's a Holiday Week so instead of interviewing someone I thought I'd go back into the archives and pull out some clips from a few episodes that aired last year.  Lots of good nuggets in here - if you like the few minute clips that play you can go back into past episodes to listen to it in it's entirety. I also go through the massive 40% increase in downloads in June as well as the full demographic statistics. If you like what you hear please consider leaving a 5-star and written review on Apple Podcasts.  Your short 2 minute gesture really helps the podcast with exposure and allowing more people to be helped.

I asked social media the question: "How is your life different since you found Dr. Sarno's work?"  The answers were awesome - I address each of the responses, including the ones where people may need a pep talk. This episode falls right between the anniversary of Dr. Sarno's death and when I found Dr. Sarno's work.  My life was changed the day I bought that book.   *The introduction was taken from the Kickstarter campaign for the Sarno-inspired documentary "All the Rage."  All credit goes to the filmmakers of the movie. *Please leave an iTunes/Apple Podcast 5-Star Review along with a Written Review, if you like what you hear.

Christie Uipi is the Associate Director of the Pain Psychology Center in Los Angeles.  After she overcame and cured her chronic health issues, she began treating and curing chronic pain patients with psychotherapy.  Christie is currently traveling to Boulder, Colorado multiple times per week to work on a clinical study showing the success of psychotherapy for chronic back pain.   Please leave a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts if you enjoy this podcast; tap 5 Stars and "Write a Review."  It really helps the show with exposure and to get the messaging and treatment options out to people that are seeking it.

Trevor Russell is an expert speaker, trainer and sales consultant in the Gold Coast of Australia.  Trevor battled close to 30 years of chronic pain before discovering Sarno and eliminating his debilitating struggle.  Sarno's work now carries over into Trevor's business relationships as he applies the knowledge he learned through the book into corporate coaching.  The memories of healing bring Trevor to tears about midway through the interview as he remembers the life he left behind. As always, please remember to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts when you have a free 90 seconds to do so.

What is more powerful? Positive Emotions or Negative Emotions? I posed this question on my Instagram last week and the results were surprising. I talk through them here. I also discuss the May Podcast Statistics and the Beaker of Health. As always, the best thing you can do to support the show is to leave a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes - please hit 5 Stars and Write a Review if you enjoy what this podcast is all about.

Barry Napier has worked with clients over the years in both nutrition AND behavioral change.  I have actually known Barry for years and he is one of the more charismatic guys I have met.  Though we dabble a bit in fitness and lifestyle, the meat of our conversation is around Behavior Change and how elements of our personalities cause us to either thrive or tumble.

Pre-Memorial Day Weekend Episode kicks off with the tale of when the fire alarms woke the family up yesterday morning!   I also tell some stories about what it TMS really is - who can get it?  Why does it occur?  Why is being nice to each other really critical for future health?   Please support the show by showing some love on iTunes/Apple Podcast Store.  You can also find me on Google Play and AudioBoom, of course.