Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Your nervous system plays a powerful role in your relationships, attachment patterns, and emotional health. In this episode, Dr. G sits down with Dr. Jessica McGuire to explore childhood attachment, generational trauma, and how to build healthier connections by understanding your body's signals.#wellness #podcast #childhood Dr. Jessica McGuireIG: @ repairing_the_nervous_system====Thank You To Our Sponsors! BON CHARGEGo https://boncharge.com/ to and use code DRG for 15% off storewideSuppCoGet 100% free access today at supp.co/ DRGBirchClick here https://birchliving.com/healthyself to get 20% off your Birch mattress plus two free pillows. CalroyHead on over to at calroy.com/drg and Save over $50 when you purchase the Vascanox and Arterosil bundle at https://calroy.com/rachel. ==== Timestamps:00:01:54 - Attachment Patterns and Nervous System States00:05:45 - Abandoning Yourself in Relationships00:06:04 - The Role of Safety and Attachment in Childhood00:09:17 - Interoception and Its Importance00:11:30 - Impact of Narcissistic Parents on Children's Nervous Systems00:13:01 - Developing Awareness of Your Nervous System00:14:42 - Generational Trauma and Over-Coddling Children00:18:02 - The Importance of Allowing Children to Feel Sadness00:21:06 - Balancing Children's Emotions with Parental Mental Health00:24:03 - Good Enough Parenting and Repairing Ruptures00:26:39 - Making Children Feel Secure and Connected00:31:31 - Misbehavior as a Bid for Connection00:33:39 - Parenting and Accountability00:34:18 - The Newborn's Nervous System and the Mother's Role00:45:26 - The Impact of Home Environment on the Nervous System00:48:21 - Understanding the Vagus Nerve00:57:23 - The Nervous System of a Narcissistic Parent01:06:15 - External Factors That Deregulate Us01:08:29 - The Sophisticated Intelligence of the Nervous System01:11:21 - Conclusion and GratitudeBe sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelfHosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalezhttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

Want to live longer and feel better? Dr. G breaks down the top 5 science-backed strategies to increase longevity and boost your health. From strength training to cardiovascular fitness, social connections, and better sleep, this is your ultimate guide to aging well. Plus, learn about key supplements that can support your journey!#health #antiaging #wellness ====Thank You To Our Sponsors! Timeline Visit https://timelinenutrition.com/drg and use code DRG to get 10% offBiOptimizersGo to https://bioptimizers.com/drg and use promo code DRG10 to get 10% any order. ====Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction: The Importance of Muscle Mass and Longevity00:01:00 - The Five Evidence-Based Ways to Extend Your Life00:02:33 - #5: Strength Training for Longevity00:09:36 - #4: Sleep Quality and Duration00:11:36 - #3: Caloric Restriction and Fasting00:15:14 - #2: Social Connection and Purpose00:18:26 - #1: Cardiovascular Fitness00:20:14 - Conclusion: Taking Control of Your Longevity

In this episode, we dive deep into somatic therapy with Hala Khouri—the key to healing beyond traditional talk therapy. We explore how the body holds trauma, the power of rewilding, and how reconnecting with our physical selves can transform mental health.Hala Khouri IG: @halakhouri_somatics====Thank You To Our Sponsors! JasprGo to jaspr.co/DRG and use code DRG for $300 off for a limited time.Puori Click here https://puori.com/drg and use code DRG for 20% off the already discounted subscription prices.====Timestamps: 00:00:04 - Introduction to Somatics and Mental Health00:02:12 - Somatics: Finding Home in Your Body00:07:49 - Rewilding Ourselves: Reconnecting with Ancient Practices00:13:15 - The Wisdom Within: Honoring Your Body's Needs00:16:49 - The Body Keeps the Score: Imprints of Experiences00:22:52 - Finding Purpose When Your Nervous System is Dysregulated00:29:01 - Physical Healing Through Somatic Practices00:34:17 - Strengthening Relationships Through Deeper Feelings00:42:52 - Bringing More Community to Ourselves00:49:02 - Leaning into What Feels Good and Safe00:54:23 - Signs That Somatic Process is Working00:58:52 - Where to Find Hala

In this episode, Dr. G dives deep into some of the most controversial health trends—raw milk, the carnivore diet, alkaline water, sunscreen myths, and even the dangerous trend of dry scooping pre-workouts. Are these trends backed by science, or are they just clever marketing? Dr. G breaks it all down with research, safer alternatives, and the real impact on your health. Don’t fall for the hype—watch this before trying any of these trends!#carnivore #diet #wellness ====Thank You To Our Sponsors! SuppCoListeners can get 100% free access today at supp.co/DRG.JasprGo to jaspr.co/DRG and use code DRG for $300 off for a limited time.====Timestamps:00:00:00 - Raw Milk Safety Concerns00:03:52 - Carnivore Diet: Science vs Hype00:07:16 - Research on the Carnivore Diet00:12:55 - Essential Nutrients and the Carnivore Diet00:14:30 - Raw Milk: Nutrient-Rich or Bacteria Bomb?00:16:28 - Science Behind Raw Milk00:19:29 - Alkaline Water: Scam or Solution?00:22:35 - Sunscreen Myths and Skin Cancer00:27:49 - Dangers of Misinformation About Sunscreen00:28:34 - Dry Scooping Pre-Workouts: Heart Attack in a Scoop?00:31:45 - Health is Not One Size Fits AllBe sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelfHosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalezhttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

Navigating difficult conversations, emotional regulation, and personal growth, this episode covers it all. Dr. G sits down to discuss the power of psychological immunity, handling disagreement with grace, and why people just want to be seen and heard.From emotional dysregulation and cold water therapy to building deeper connections and understanding the mind-body connection, this episode is packed with insights to help you become more resilient in life and relationships.#emotionalhealth #wellness #spirtuality Jeff KrasnoIG: @jeffkrasno====Thank You To Our Sponsors! LMNTVisit DrinkLMNT.com/DRG to claim your free sample pack for Heal Thy Self listeners only. BiOptimizersGo to https://bioptimizers.com/drg and use promo code DRG10 to get 10% any order. Calroy Head on over to at calroy.com/drg and Save over $50 when you purchase the Vascanox and Arterosil bundle====Show Notes:Interviewing People Who Disagree with MeApplying Physiological StressorsWriting About Controversial IssuesDealing with Negative EmailsGrowing Up as a People PleaserBuilding Psychological ImmunityCreating a Safe Space for Difficult ConversationsPeople Just Want to Be Seen and HeardHaving Difficult Conversations with Loved OnesHealing Yourself Before Healing RelationshipsSomatic Practices for Emotional RegulationCold Water Therapy and Emotional ResilienceEmotional Regulation and Mental ResilienceSeeking Connection, Not SolutionListen to Understand, Not to RespondDousing the Flames of AngerThe Mind-Body ConnectionThe Stress of Unresolved ConversationsThe Hard Work of IntimacyBridging Mysticism and MedicineStudying the Physical to Understand the SpiritualAgency Over Your FateThe Philosophy of the Middle WayGood Stress and Healthier HomeostasisPersonal Health TransformationSocial Fitness and Mental HealthGood Stress Book Coming OutSocial Media and WebsiteBe sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelfHosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalezhttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

Is social media hijacking your brain? In this video, we break down how constant phone usage and social media exposure rewire your brain, affect your dopamine levels, and impact your mental and physical health. Learn how to regain control with dopamine fasting, digital detox strategies, and practical tips to reset your brain for focus, balance, and overall well-being.#phone #socialmedia #mentalhealth ====Thank You To Our Sponsors! BON CHARGEGo to https://boncharge.com/products/red-light-face and use code DRG for 15% off storewide==== Sign Up For Our Newsletter:https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletterShow Notes:Introduction: The Impact of Phone UsagePrioritizing Dopamine Fasting and Digital DetoxSetting Time Limits on Social MediaUnderstanding How Phones Rewire the BrainRegaining Autonomy of Your BrainThe Striatum and Habit FormationDopamine Receptors and Social Media UseHow Social Media Platforms Hack Your FocusSocial Media as a ToxinConstant Social Media Exposure and Fight or FlightMelatonin SuppressionRewiring and Regaining BalanceSetting Time Limits and Restoring BalanceThe Importance of Blue Light BlockersIncreasing Real Life OxytocinThe Benefits of SunlightBrain Reset ChallengeFinal Thoughts and GratitudeBe sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelfHosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalezhttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

Dr. G and Dr. Cathleen King explore the complexities of nervous system regulation and healing. Together, they delve into personal experiences, including the effects of environmental stressors like mold and digital technology on our nervous systems. The episode covers practical tools for rebalancing, including eye yoga, breathwork, and somatic practices that help individuals reconnect with their bodies. They also discuss the importance of forgiveness, identity shifts, and mental disruptions in the healing process. Tune in for a deep dive into how to reset your nervous system and reclaim your health.#wellness #nervoussystem #anxietyrelief Dr. Cathleen King IG: @primaltrust_official ====Thank You To Our Sponsors! SuppCoListeners can get 100% free access today at supp.co/DRG.Cornbread HempHead to https://cornbreadhemp.com/drg and use code DRG at checkout. ====Show Notes:Introduction: Healing the Nervous SystemPersonal Experience: Mold and Nervous System OverdrivePractical Tools: Rebalancing the Nervous SystemEye Yoga: Using Eye Exercises for Brain StimulationCell Phones: A Dysregulating InfluenceSymptoms of DysregulationTool for Breath: The Voo BreathNervous System: Mental Disruptions and ContractionsIdentity: Chronic Disease & Creating Our RealityNervous System: External ToxinsRetraining: The World is SafeForgiveness: Letting Go of Past RelationshipsShame & Religious TraumaCartman’s Triangle: Victim, Perpetrator, SaviorRelationships: Attachment WoundsDimensional Shift: Mindset & Spiritual ConnectionPrimal Trust: Regulating EverythingBe sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelfHosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalezhttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

Most people think weight gain is all about diet and exercise—but what if something else is secretly making you fat? In this episode, Dr. G exposes obesogens—environmental toxins hiding in your food, water, and everyday products that hijack your metabolism, disrupt hormones and make fat loss nearly impossible.#diet #toxins #wellness ====Thank You To Our Sponsors! BiOptimizersGo to https://bioptimizers.com/drg and use promo code DRG10 to get 10% any order. Puori Click here https://puori.com/drg and use code DRG for 20% off the already discounted subscription prices. ====Show Notes: Introduction to Obesogens and Weight GainBinding and Eliminating Toxins: Activated Charcoal and Fiber-Rich FoodsLiver Detoxification: SulforaphaneUnderstanding Obesogens and Their Impact on MetabolismWhat are Obesogens?Research on Obesogens and Their EffectsWhere are Obesogens Found?Avoiding Obesogens: Plastics, Personal Care Products, and Home Building MaterialsDitching Plastic Food StorageAvoiding Plastic Water Bottles and Canned FoodsChoosing Safe Personal Care Products and Organic FoodsFiltering Water and Eating Pasture-Raised MeatsAvoiding Non-Stick and Stain-Resistant ChemicalsChoosing Natural Fibers and Avoiding Water-Resistant GearAvoiding Fragrances and Synthetic ChemicalsHeavy Metals as ObesogensAvoiding Heavy Metals: Seafood, Lipstick, and EyelinersIntegrative Detox Protocols for ObesogensBinding and Eliminating Obesogens: Activated Charcoal and FiberSupporting Liver Detoxification: Glutathione, Milk Thistle, and SulforaphaneDandelion Root and Sweating it OutRestoring Gut Health and Hormonal BalanceThe Missing Piece to Weight Loss: Detoxing ObesogensEmotional Repression and Weight GainBe sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelfHosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalezhttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

In this episode, Dr. G and Naz Perez engage in a candid and wide-ranging conversation, exploring topics from hormonal health and gut issues to the emotional impact of community and movement therapy. They dive into the intersection of anxiety, the vagus nerve, and holistic well-being while also discussing the evolving entertainment industry, the role of AI, and personal experiences as a Latina in media. The conversation takes a metaphysical turn with discussions on alien activity, human evolution, and consciousness. Throughout, Dr. G and Naz share insights, personal growth stories, and thought-provoking perspectives, making for an enlightening and dynamic discussion. #wellness #spirtuality #podcast Naz PerezInstagram @NAZPEREZ===Thanks To Our Sponsors! Timeline Visit https://timelinenutrition.com/drg and use code DRG to get 10% offOurPlaceVisit https://fromourplace.com and use code DRG to receive 10% off.BirchClick here https://birchliving.com/healthyself to get 20% off your Birch mattress plus two free pillows. ===Show Notes:Discussion of hormone imbalances and estrogen dominanceExploration of gut health issues including SIBO and IMOThe connection between anxiety, gut health, and the vagus nerveImportance of testing hormone levels in conventional medicineUsing movement and dance as therapyProcessing emotions through music (classical music for sadness, Tchaikovsky for anger)Impact of community on personal health and wellnessDiscussion of emotional repression (anger in women, sadness in men)Changes in the industry due to social media and AIFuture of creative work and authenticityMovie recommendations Personal experiences as a Latina in entertainmentAlien Activity in New JerseyThe Cassiopean ExperimentHuman evolution speculationDiscussion of consciousness and personal agencyBe sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelfHosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalezhttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

Dr. G explores the science of human connection, breaking down how social bonds impact health, why loneliness is a hidden epidemic, and how to build meaningful relationships. Learn how connection shapes well-being and discover practical steps to create a healthier, more fulfilling life.#community #wellness #lonliness ====Thank You To Our Sponsors! SuppCoGet 100% free access today at supp.co/DRGJasprGo to jaspr.co/DRG and use code DRG for $300 off for a limited time.====Timestamps:00:00:00 - Importance of Community and Social Connection00:00:59 - Practical Steps to Rekindle Relationships00:01:42 - Evolutionary Roots of Social Bonds00:02:37 - Importance of Knowledge Transfer in Communities00:03:34 - Biological Imperative of Social Bonds00:04:12 - Role of Oxytocin in Social Connections00:04:59 - Managing Stress Through Social Connections00:08:06 - Shift from Close-Knit Communities to Individualism00:09:04 - Importance of Face-to-Face Interactions00:09:58 - Health Risks Associated with Social Isolation00:11:12 - The Connection Between Nervous, Hormonal, and Immune Systems00:12:26 - Building Community for Better Health00:13:52 - Leveraging Technology for Relationships00:14:29 - Understanding the Loneliness Epidemic00:15:15 - You Deserve Community and ConnectionBe sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelfHosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalezhttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/