
Heal Thy Self with Dr. G
A show based on empowerment. Empowerment of you, the viewer such that you can be your highest self on every level. Through knowledge we will be giving you the information you need to make informed decisions. We lead you to water, you deep dive in.
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May 2, 2022 • 58min
Overcoming daily triggers, and gut health expert, Mary Pardee reveals the top foods for gut/ brain health
Knowledge Bomb: Dr. G goes into the 4 steps to overcoming your daily triggers. Whether it’s work, family, partnership, you name it, he gives us the 4 easy steps to get back into the body.How dysregulated are you?What/who dysregulates you?How and where do you feel it?Solutions to separate the ego and come back to the body.Free and easy interventions to reclaim you balance.Special Guest Segment: Dr. Mary Pardee joins the show to drop some knowledge on all thing gut and brain connection.Is over sanitization causing eczema and asthma?Do antibiotics destroy our gut?When should we use them?How does the brain and gut connect? What are the best foods for gut and brain health?How does trauma affect our gut?Does depression originate in the gut? How to rebalance our nervous system. GUEST BIO: Dr. Mary Pardee is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a Certified Functional Medicine Doctor who specializes in integrative gastroenterology and hormone balancing in Los Angeles, California. She is the founder of modrn med, a telemedicine and virtual wellness company that provides medical and health services to clients from the comfort of their homes. For those who can not work one-on-one with a modrn med practitioner, Dr. Mary also created a gut-health course that dives into the most common gut related complaints and natural solutions to start healing. Dr. Mary PardeeGut Health Course: https://www.onecommune.com/a/28956/E6CBzNLtPublic Email: admin@modrnmed.comBusiness Number (for the public) * 7609320849https://www.modrnmed.com/Social Media URLShttps://www.instagram.com/dr.marypardeehttps://www.facebook.com/modrnmed/Follow us!@doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/@healthyself.drg https://www.instagram.com/healthyself.drg/

Apr 25, 2022 • 59min
Toxins in yoga pants & clothing, and how chemicals found in makeup disrupts our hormones with Dr. Yvonne Burkhart
Knowledge Bomb: One of the most toxic chemicals known have been found in yoga pants, rain jackets, dry fit shirts, mattress tops, table clothes and napkins. Dr. G reviews which brands were found to be at fault. He also reviews which brands did not have the presence of these forever chemicals. Lastly, he gives us tips on how to protect ourselves.Special Guest Segment: Toxicologist Yvonne Burkart speaks to us about the toxins found in MAKEUP. What toxins are present?How do they affect our health?What brands do we avoid?How do we shop for makeup?An insightful conversation on how we can make better decisions with our daily health.GUEST BIO: Dr. Yvonne Burkart, PhD, DABT is a Board-Certified Toxicologist, Coach, Corporate Consultant, and mother of two on a mission to help consumers avoid toxic exposure with confidence and ease. She is a 21-year veteran with expertise in reproductive toxicity, particularly endocrine disruption, infertility, and cancer. She has also served as a Senior Toxicologist in the flavor and fragrance chemical industry where she helped to ensure the safety of flavor ingredients.https://48h57c2l31ua3c3fmq1ne58b-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/toxic-convenience.pdfhttps://www.mamavation.com/product-investigations/non-toxic-activewear-guide-pfas-workout-leggings-yoga-pants.html

Apr 18, 2022 • 1h 13min
Microplastics and co-founder of Bio-Optimizers, Wade Lightheart talks the most important interventions for health.
Knowledge Bomb:Dr. G talks about this new jaw dropping study demonstrating micro-plastics in our blood. The first of its kind, it has major implications on our long term health.We get these questions answered:Why are microplastics in our blood?What does this mean for our health?Where are they found?How are we exposing ourselves to them?What companies are destroying the environment and our health?What are the tangible solutions we can start making today?https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-85939-3https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/microplastics/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412022001258DESCRIPTION: Special Guest Interview: Wade Lightheart, co-founder of Bio-Optimizers, joins the show to talk about two of the most important interventions for health. - Community: How has the definition for this changed? How do we create value within a community? How do we create community?- Technology: Is this the biggest threat to human health? Where is humanity going in its dependency? How addictive is technology? Should children use cell phones and iPads? These are 2 extremely important issues in adult and children’s health.Tune in to this incredibly deep dive on these topics for a more expansive view on how to better our lives. Can’t miss!GUEST BIO: Special Guest Bio:Wade Lightheart is an author, athlete, nutritionist and expert on fixing digestion. He is also a 3-Time Canadian national All Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed as a vegetarian, former Mr. Universe Competitor, host of The Awesome Health podcast, Wade Lightheart is one of the world’s premier authorities on Natural Nutrition and Training Methods. Having majored in Sports Science at the University of New Brunswick, he has authored numerous books on health, nutrition, and exercisewhich have sold in over 80 countries. Wade also serves as an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute, and is the Co-Founder and President at BiOptimizers, a digestive and health optimization company. He’s been in the health industry for over 25 years, coached thousands of clients,and is sought out by athletes and high-performance oriented individuals worldwide for his advice on how to optimize their health and fitness levels.BiOptimizers has been featured on many of the biggest podcasts in the industry including Bulletproof by Dave Asprey, Ben Greenfeld show, Barbell Shrugged, Melanie Avalon and many others. Few alive have traveled farther or crusaded harder on behalf of helping individuals transform their digestive health, wellness and overall lives than Wade T. Lightheart.After competing in Mr. Universe and his health failing him following a competition victory, Wade began to search for answers. In the process, he learned so much about what makes digestion work, along with other principles that form what he calls the AWESOME health system.Be 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/

Apr 11, 2022 • 1h 9min
How to have a better sex life
Special Guest Interview: John and Aila, life partners, and together known as the Love Gurus join the show to dive into all things SEX.We cover topics like why some people use alcohol before sex?How does the patriarchal approach to sex take away from women’s sexual power?How can couples lean into intimacy without penetration?Why is it so difficult to get into our bodies and out of our heads before sex?We also get answers to deeper spiritual truths like what holds back our true authenticity and how to transcend those obstacles.Lastly, the Love Gurus share their special breathing technique to get back into the body in seconds.So we reduce daily stress and connect to our partner deeply.GUEST BIO:Aila Rose and Jonathan David, better known as The Love Gurus, are a real-life couple empowering others to love themselves, create conscious relationships, and live a joyful life. They believe self-love is the foundation of all healing.If you don’t love yourself, you can’t love anyone else. This, above all, is the essence of their philosophy.To help their clients uncover emotional blocks and trauma in the body, they developed their unique healing method, Bridging™, a blend of traditional Eastern and Western philosophies and practices. This powerful method helps the individual tap into their own innate power. Reminding them that they hold the key to their own happiness. They already have all of the answers and they just need to learn how to unlock them.Be 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/

Apr 4, 2022 • 52min
Science of gratitude, and hacks for better sleep, metabolism & energy
Knowledge Bomb:Dr. G reviews the science of gratitude. We always hear how it helps us but he dives into what happens in the body. From the physical to the psychological to social changes, Dr. G highlights how we can heal ourselves. He gives us a take home gratitude exercise to begin healing todaySpecial Guest: Glucose Goddess Jesse Inchauspe, a biochemist, joins the show to teach us about the best evidence based hacks to reducing blood sugar. By learning how to approach your meals with these interventions your energy, sleep, mood, cravings, weight control and disease prevention can all benefit.A must listen for everyone, easy and actionable changes with big benefits.GUEST BIO:Jessie Inchauspé is on a mission to translate cutting-edge science into easy tips to help people improve their physical and mental health. She’s the founder of the widely popular Instagram account @glucosegoddess where she teaches hundreds of thousands about healthy food habits. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Kings' College, London, and a Master of Science in Biochemistry from Georgetown University. Her work at a genetic analysis start-up in Silicon Valley made her realize that food habits beat genetics for good health. In her first book, Glucose Revolution, Jessie shares her startling discovery about the essential role of blood sugar in every aspect of our lives, from cravings to fertility, and the surprising hacks to optimize it while still eating what we love. It’s out in Spring 2022.Be 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/

Mar 28, 2022 • 1h 11min
Psilocybin, and community, psychedelics & functional mushrooms with Alli Schaper
Guest Bio:Alli Schaper is the CEO & Co-Founder of Into The Multiverse, an education-first ecosystem for all things fungi. Her mission is to rebrand functional mushrooms and encourage collaboration amongst the psychedelics industry. Alli's team created the world's first functional mushroom marketplace, The Multiverse, alongside SuperMush, their in-house consumer brand. She is also the host of Into The Multiverse, a podcast for conversations with thought leaders and experts across everything from functional fungi to psychedelic medicine. Alli is passionate about serving as an ally in bringing the future of psychedelics and microdosing to the mainstream wellness conversation. Connect with her on IG @allischaperKnowledge Bomb:Dr. G goes into the research on psilocybin. Is it safe? What conditions have they been seen to be helping in? Also, we learn about the stigma and where it came from.Special Guest Segment:Alli Schaper joins the show to talk about all things community, psychedelics and functional mushrooms. Why is community so important? She talks about where the criminalization began, as well as why so many states are decriminalizing this substance. We also learn about some interesting history on the beginning of religion that may involve this substance. If you are interested in community, mental health, functional mushrooms and psychedelics for healing, this is the show for you.Be 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/

Mar 21, 2022 • 1h 9min
Dangerous chemicals found in fast fashion, and foods that are making us sick with Max Lugavere,
Knowledge Bomb:Knowledge Bomb: Canadian Marketplace investigation on fast fashion brands has found dangerously high levels of chemicals known to disrupt hormones, fertility, children’s brain health, immune health, energy and more. Find out the details in this knowledge bomb.Special Guest Segment: Max Lugavere, author, health/ science journalist, joins the show to talk about nutrition. We cover topics like processed foods, sugar, seed oils, dairy, salt, and how to detox your kitchen. Max, a nutrition expert and passionate lover of cuisine talks about his new cookbook Genius Kitchen and how we can up-level our health with healthy, nutrient dense recipes. An incredible show for all things nutrition and thriving.GUEST BIO:Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, now published in 10 languages around the globe. His sophomore book, also a best-seller, is called The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary. Max is the host of a #1 iTunes health and wellness podcast, titled The Genius Life.Lugavere appears regularly on the Dr. Oz Show, the Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He has contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and the Daily Beast, has been featured on NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, and in The New York Times and People Magazine. He is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others. Max is excited to release his third book, Genius Kitchen, a cookbook featuring 100+ delicious and grain-free recipes, and a powerful kitchen resource that celebrates the art and science of eating well.Be 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/

Mar 14, 2022 • 1h 15min
Best & Worst Kombucha Brands, and building habits throughout the day for better mental and physical health with Mona Sharma
Knowledge Bomb: Dr. G reviews what to look for when buying kombucha. Product Review: Best and worst kombucha brands of 2022.Mona Sharma joins the show to tell us about her story. How changing her fast-paced lifestyle to a more present and intentional one, has changed the lives of herself and whoever she comes across. We learn the two most valuable questions to ask yourself in life. We also receive some gems on the importance of ritual habits throughout the day, for better mental and physical health.Mona, a busy mom of two, teaches us her secrets into how she makes time for herself and her rituals to keep balance in her personal and family life. She gives us some tips on how to be more mindful with every activity in the day, so to decrease our stress levels and create more peace day to day. She teaches us how to create more mindfulness and emotional awareness for our children. We learn about how judgement of ourselves holds us back from creating are healthiest life.Lastly, Mona teaches those of us who have children, on how to bring more awareness to their emotions and what practices we can teach them for daily growth.Guest Bio:Mona Sharma is a dynamic leader and entrepreneur in the health and wellness industry who works with high profile clients around the world. As Will Smith, Julianne Hough, Jay Shetty, and Hrithik Roshan’s nutritionist, she has a reoccurring role on the Facebook series Red Table Talk where they profile her work with Will, and the entire Smith family’s healing journey. Having grown up living on an Ashram, Mona has seen first-hand the healing power of food and mindfulness. Her approach is rooted in this philosophy - food as medicine, movement as therapy and mindfulness as the journey to optimize health. This was the foundation that led to her recovery from two heart surgeries, debilitating anxiety and ultimately changed her career path from a high-profile corporate job. Mona is also the founder of Xicama an innovative line of functional beverage products that deliver gut health and immune boosting benefits of the superfood jicama, and broke sales records as an official beverage of Coachella 2019.Be 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/

Mar 7, 2022 • 1h 23min
Why Relationships Fail
Special Guest Segment: Azrya and Benjamin “Bee” Bequer join the show to take us on a radical truth journey on relationships and self growth.We learn about how the ego and child trauma plays a role in sabotaging relationships. The reason why fall into constant fighting with our partner(s) and how to take accountability. We also learn about what the “honeymoon” phase is and why that disappears. What are masculine and feminine traits and how do we embody a healthy balance? Ultimately we are given the awareness and tools on how we can show up better in relationship.Azrya and Bee go into the world of shamanism and how plant medicine has become a tremendous guide to self improvement personally, in relationship, and in purpose to the world. We learn first hand how these gifts can change our life.This show is for anyone and everyone. Whether single or in relationship we learn that it always ends up on how we show up in the world. This couple has disseminated all of their gifted learnings through life for us to put into action and ultimately improve ourselves and each other.Be 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/

Feb 28, 2022 • 1h 14min
Secrets To A Better Relationship
Special Guest Segment:Mark Groves, relationship specialist, joins the show to talk about all things relationships. He teaches us about attachment styles, where they come from, and how they trigger each other. He also teaches us what the remedies are when you are in an insecure attachment style. We also learn how important decisions are when faced with conflict, and how to communicate effectively and efficiently with your partner. Mark teaches us what signals to look out for when we are not communicating effectively and creating distance with our partner. He also teaches us how to attract the partner that we want, and how to be chosen. If you are in a relationship, or single, this podcast is for you. Enjoy all of these gems of information to better ourselves and our relationshipsMeet Mark Groves: Human Connection Specialist, founder of Create the Love and Mine'd and host of the Mark Groves Podcast. In other words, he's a speaker, writer, motivator, creator and collaborator. Mark's work bridges the academic and the human, inviting people to explore the good, the bad, the downright ugly, and the beautiful sides of connection. His purpose? To empower individuals to step into their power, transform the way they relate to themselves and others, and create authentic change for a life + love they’ll look back on with a resounding “f*ck yes!"Be 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/
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