The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/ Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Try this free course from The Urban Monk   https://theurbanmonk.com/reboot Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taoist Priest, a Qi Gong Master, film maker, author, and Kung Fu world traveler. He invites you to join in the conversation exploring what it means to live with balance in the 21st century.   -   Dr. Kavita Desai, Pharm. D., Revivele Founder As an accomplished hospital-based pharmacist and the founder of the women’s health platform Revivele, Dr. Kavita Desai, Pharm. D. spent 13 years as a clinical pharmacist before pivoting to focus on preventative women’s healthcare. She established Revivele with a mission to fill the gap in women’s healthcare, and also wrote the book “Lady Parts: Putting Women's Health Back Into Women's Hands” (February 16, 2023), a handbook that empowers women to take control of their health through easy-to-follow tips and foundational knowledge. She was inspired to make a difference in this category when her mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, which was originally misdiagnosed as menopause. She currently uses her clinical skills to focus on brain health, disease prevention and how chronic illnesses affect women. Originally from Ontario, Canada, she earned her Doctorate in Pharmacy from Ohio Northern University in 2001. As an expert on women’s health, brain health and pharmacology, she has been featured on many national and regional broadcast health news segments. About Dr. Desai: https://www.revivele.com/about/  

The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/ Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Try this free course from The Urban Monk   https://theurbanmonk.com/reboot Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taoist Priest, a Qi Gong Master, film maker, author, and Kung Fu world traveler. He invites you to join in the conversation exploring what it means to live with balance in the 21st century.   -   About Peter Hoppenfeld.  Peter Hoppenfeld is widely recognized as the “go to” attorney and advisor in the representation of direct marketers, speakers, authors, information marketers, “thought leaders,” entrepreneurs and domestic and international training companies and their founders in all aspects of their legal and business affairs. Peter is a seasoned transactional, commercial attorney with direct marketing, internet marketing, distribution, licensing, marketing, branding and operational expertise. On a daily basis, Peter helps authors, speakers, entrepreneurs, business owners and thought leaders create effective marketing, merchandising and expansion strategies. His mission is to rapidly, smartly and strategically grow people’s businesses, reach and revenues. Peter’s been described as “a lawyer who understands marketing and a marketer who happens to be a lawyer”.

The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/ Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Try this free course from The Urban Monk   https://theurbanmonk.com/reboot Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taoist Priest, a Qi Gong Master, film maker, author, and Kung Fu world traveler. He invites you to join in the conversation exploring what it means to live with balance in the 21st century.   -   Alex Howard is Founder & Chairman of The Optimum Health Clinic (OHC), one of the world’s leading integrative medicine clinics.  With a team of 25 full time practitioners supporting thousands of patients in 50+ countries, the OHC team integrates a therapeutic coaching approach with functional nutrition. Alex is creator of the Therapeutic Coaching methodology, and since March 2020, has been documenting his therapeutic work with real life patients via his In Therapy with Alex Howard YouTube series.  In the last few years, Alex has created some of the largest online conferences in the health and mind–body markets; including the world leading Trauma Super Conference. Alex’s online conferences have been attended by over a million people.  Alex has published academic research in publications such as the British Medical Journal Open and Psychology and Health, and is the author of the books Why Me? and Decode Your Fatigue.  Alex’s latest book, It’s Not Your Fault – Why childhood trauma shapes you and how to break free is out now. 

Dr. Margaret Christensen, a Functional Medicine specialist, discusses toxic mold exposure, detox strategies, and holistic approaches in health. Topics include house environmental diagnosis, toxin removal, and recovery from Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. The conversation highlights the importance of lifestyle changes, gut healing, and the effectiveness of functional medicine in improving overall well-being.

The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/ Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Try this free course from The Urban Monk   https://theurbanmonk.com/reboot Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taoist Priest, a Qi Gong Master, film maker, author, and Kung Fu world traveler. He invites you to join in the conversation exploring what it means to live with balance in the 21st century.   -   Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG, is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She has special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She is known for her work using natural alternatives and traditional healing modalities for managing menopause successfully. She is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformation programs Women’s Restorative Health, Sexual CPR, and Magic Menopause. The creator of the alkaline superfoods drink Mighty Maca Plus and the vulvar anti-aging cream Julva, she has been interviewed by all major television networks and has been featured in InStyle, HuffPost, and Mind Body Green. She lives on Saint Simons Island, Georgia, with her four daughters and her dog, Sandy.

The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/ Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Try this free course from The Urban Monk   https://theurbanmonk.com/reboot Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taoist Priest, a Qi Gong Master, film maker, author, and Kung Fu world traveler. He invites you to join in the conversation exploring what it means to live with balance in the 21st century.   -   Amish Shah was on top of the world and then he wasn't. It turns out, health and wealth don't always go hand in hand. When you lose your health, it's bad. Let's take a ride on this journey and see how Amish found his way back and learn from his experience. Discover nature’s secret code to lifelong health & happiness: https://theurbanmonk.com/naturallaw/    

The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/   Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taoist Priest, a Qi Gong Master, film maker, author, and Kung Fu world traveler. He invites you to join in the conversation exploring what it means to live with balance in the 21st century.       ____   Izabella Wentz, Pharm.D. https://mybook.to/adrenalprotocol Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP, is an internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and a licensedpharmacist who has dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disease after beingdiagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009. She is the author of three books on Hashimoto’s: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause, Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology,and Hashimoto’s Protocol, which became a #1 New York Timesbestseller. Dr. Wentz currently lives in Austin and Los Angeles with her husband, Michael, and their son, Dimitry.

The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/   Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taoist Priest, a Qi Gong Master, film maker, author, and Kung Fu world traveler. He invites you to join in the conversation exploring what it means to live with balance in the 21st century.   ___ Jill Carnahan, MD https://readunexpected.com/   Known as ‘Your Functional Medicine Expert®’ Dr. Jill Carnahan has been featured in People magazine, Shape, Parade, Forbes, MindBodyGreen, First for Women, Townsend Newsletter, and The Huffington Post as well as seen on NBC News and Health segments with Joan Lunden. She is a prominent global keynote speaker and a prolific writer sharing her knowledge on stage and podcasts. With over a decade of producing popular content, her articles can be found in journals, newsletters, books, and social media posts! She is the Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine, a widely sought-after practice with a broad range of clinical services including functional medicine protocols, nutritional consultations, chiropractic therapy, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and massage therapy that attracts A-list celebrities and athletes. A survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and mold toxicity, she routinely treats patients who come to her for solutions to their medical mysteries that haven’t been solved.  Her YouTube channel and podcast features interviews with the healthcare world’s most respected names in medicine, science, and functional medicine. She co-authored the Personalized and Precision Integrative Cardiovascular Medicine Textbook and is set to release her prescriptive memoir through Forefront Publishing in 2023. People relate to Dr. Jill’s science-backed opinions delivered with authenticity, love and humor. She is known for inspiring her audience to thrive even in the midst of difficulties.    

The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/   Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taoist Priest, a Qi Gong Master, film maker, author, and Kung Fu world traveler. He invites you to join in the conversation exploring what it means to live with balance in the 21st century. In this episode, Pedram and Chris discuss the ins and outs of functional medicine. How can you enhance your lifestyle with the right supplemments and treatments without paying millions at a time? What solutions exist that won't require you to bend over backwards for relief? Learn more in this episode with Chris Kresser! 

The Urban Monk podcast with Dr Pedram Shojai. https://www.theurbanmonk.com/   Health, wellness, and personal development media in a new steaming service that's designed to help you live your best life. Pedram Shojai is the Urban Monk. He is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a Taoist Priest, a Qi Gong Master, film maker, author, and Kung Fu world traveler. He invites you to join in the conversation exploring what it means to live with balance in the 21st century. In this episode, Pedram discusses his thoughts on sleep patterns and revisits his own experience with the ups and downs of sleeping. How can you achieve more consistent sleep? How can you reach deeper sleep? And what tricks can you add to your arsenal that will allow for a much improved and healthier lifestyle?