HYDRATE with Tracy Duhs

Meet Jonathan Pantalis. Who is Jonathan? You may not know his name but you may know of his chocolates 🍫. He started a little company called Phi Kind chocolate, now known as Living Ratio. I’ve learned a LOT about chocolate from the time I’ve spent with Jonathan. Like anything, sourcing + processing play a BIG role in our experience with chocolate. Everything from how it tastes to how we feel and even how it digests in our system will depend on the variety and processing. Jonathan prides himself in his sourcing and processing magic ✨. It’s evident in the way his chocolates taste and how I feel after eating them. In this show we talk about how Jonathan started his chocolate company. As a young teen he wanted to fit in, so he started making comfort food for friends and family as a way to connect and be liked. Eventually, Jonathan’s love for the power of food and it’s ability to connect people led him to learn about healthy alternatives to mainstream junk food. This was the beginning of Living Ratio chocolate. Learn more about Jonathan and his company at: LivingRatio.com Try my FAVORITE hot chocolate adaptogen elixir that Jonathan formulated called Cacao Calm. Some of that formulating happened in my very own kitchen. 😋 Yummy! Use code HYDRATE for a special discount. https://livingratio.com/pages/cacao-calm-launch?sca_ref=1646484.BPHHUhUWJe enjoy the show. Timestamps: 1:58 - "Unlearning is more important than learning" 3:03 - Tracy shares a fun story on how she met Jonathan 6:24 -  What made Jonathan love alchemizing drinks, food & chocolate 🍫✨🍷 11:12 - How marketing makes you think the food is healthy when it's NOT ❌ 18:59 - Addiction Is “A Solution” that Becomes “The Problem” 25:29 - "If I'm truly known, will I still be loved?" 38:44 - Jonathan shares how Living Ratio started and how sourcing + processing play a BIG role in his company. 🔍 44:50 - Some supplements are made to taste bad, so people can think they're healthier 🤯

Meet Mason Taylor, alchemist, owner, fearless leader and educator at SUPER FEAST herbs in Australia. I  sat down with Mason and had a little chat about the wisdom of tonic herbs. What are tonic herbs? How do tonic herbs work to support the body? How to source the cleanest and most alive herbs? I’ve got all the drip for you in this show! I was blown away by the wisdom and connection Mason has with the herbs. I learned a lot about herbs, seasons, emotions, aging process, energy, etc and how they are connected to the three treasures of life: Chi, Jing, and Shen. If you are interested in learning how to use herbs to help assist your body in storing energy reserves for more vitality and emotional stability…then this is your show. Enjoy meeting Mason Taylor and learning about his company Super Feast. You’ve probably seen videos of my pantry and know I am the herb queen. My pantry is filled with herbs and Super Feast is my favorite company for tonic herbs because I feel the herbs when I take them. My cells can feel the resonance IMMEDIATELY. It’s rare that I feel herbs immediately in my body to this degree…but when I do…This is when I know they are LEEEGGIITTT. My favorite herb they have is  definitely Tremella. Tremella has been used by noblemen and women of the Orient as a youth-preserving tonic. This hydrating, beautifying herb is packed-full of potent antioxidants that create a radiant complexion and bring lubrication to our deep tissue and vital organs. My second favorite is their Jing blend. Nothing like nourishing the life force in our kidneys. ENJOY Connect with Mason here: IG: MasonjTaylor Web sites: https://superfeast.com Use code HYDRATE for 10% off. mason taylor superfeast Check out his podcast: The Mason Taylor Show How to support those affected by the floods @floodrecovery2022 https://floodsrecovery2022.com/ Videos of China farms: https://superfeast.com/blogs/superblog-usa/reishi-farm-superfeast-adventures-in-china?_pos=1&_sid=ae982fb08&_ss=r https://superfeast.com/blogs/superblog-usa/schizandra-farm-superfeast-at-the-source-in-china?_pos=2&_sid=ae982fb08&_ss=r Tremella face cream: https://superfeast.com/blogs/superblog-usa/potent-hydrating-mushroom-face-cream-recipe?_pos=1&_sid=42ed65479&_ss=r Tremella benefits: https://superfeast.com/blogs/superblog-usa/the-incredible-health-benefits-of-tremella-mushroom?_pos=5&_sid=5abadfff8&_ss=r Beauty Blend: https://superfeast.com/blogs/superblog-usa/beauty-blend-its-amazing-health-benefits?_pos=3&_sid=4fbe9402e&_ss=r Timestamps: 6:02 - Mason Shares How The Community Came Together During The Floods In Australia 🙌🌊 17:16 - What Does Chi, Jing and Shen Actually Mean? 🤔 25:25 - "Chi is What Animates Us" 🖌🎨 34:35 - Understanding Seasons and Cycles In A Deeper Level 🌞🌦 51:47 - How Can People Look For Quality Mushrooms? 🔎🍄 1:01:56 - These Four Mushrooms Will Help You Cultivate Your Chi, Jing & Shen 🤯🍄 1:16:53 - "That's Why They Call Them Medicinal Herbs" 🩺🌿 1:34:15 - Want White Teeth? Glowing Skin? Here's What To Fix! 🦷🔧

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the bodies of water that we are and how our inner water maybe be influenced by the our thoughts and emotions. How does trauma play a role in informing our cells water structure? No one truly knows that answer, but we have the opportunity to ask the questions and to open up space for answers to flow. Trauma can be pervasive like a program running in the background of our mind. This trauma can lead to us feeling unsafe in our bodies or certain environments. My guest today is a Feldenkrais practitioner and movement Intelligence trainer, her name is Cynthia Allen. “The Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education uses gentle movement and directed attention to help people learn new and more effective ways of living the life they want. How you move is how you move through life, these improvements will often enhance your thinking, emotional regulation, and problem-solving capabilities. The Feldenkrais Method is based on principles of physics, biomechanics, and an empirical understanding of learning and human development. Moshe Feldenkrais said, “We move according to our perceived self-image.” By expanding your perception and increasing awareness, you will become more aware of your habits and tensions and develop new ways of moving. By increasing sensitivity, the Feldenkrais Method assists you to live your life more fully, efficiently, and comfortably.” (Description from feldenkrais.com) I was honored to have the opportunity to pick Cynthia’s brain today and learn practical ways to help release trauma from the body. The intention is to help calm and balance the nervous system and subsequently send more healing frequencies and messages to our cellular waters. Learn more about Cynthia Allen at https://www.futurelifenow-online.com Timestamps: 13:19 - What is The Feldenkrais Method and why Cynthia decided to learn about it 19:19 - Cynthia sharing some miracle stories in her practice of The Feldenkrais Method ✨ 23:13 - "The reflex of pain is not always the root cause ☑️" 30:07 - "The Feldenkrais Method is kind of a recalibration, a way that we can become better" 40:07 - Cynthia's shares her thoughts on surgery 🩺 45:11 - A quick tip for calming your central nervous system ☝️ 53:02 - You can do this breathing exercise anywhere to ground yourself and calm down 🧘

What does it feel like trying to date in a world of dating apps and social media when you’re over 40 😆? Well, I’ve got the authentic drip for you. This candid and vulnerable conversation with Dominick Quartuccio brought us both into some topics that all of us can relate to in terms of human desire. Dominick and I got to talk about polarity, male/female dynamics, sexual shame, religion, desires etc.. Dom works with already successful men that are looking to move past their external successes and dig deeper into the man within. Dom is really good at what he does. I met Dom at a mastermind event and immediately felt grounded in his presence. He’s living his authentic truth and calling men up to do the same. Society’s understanding of masculinity is changing, and collectively we are redefining what it means to be a man by broadening the narrative and questioning archaic beliefs that may no longer serve us. In 2014, Dominick felt a deep calling to explore the realms of masculinity, and men’s personal development. If masculinity is a recipe designed by each man, what ingredients set apart a good man from a great man? What does it mean to be a man in our ever-evolving modern world? To start answering these questions, Dominick experimented on himself. He attended men’s retreats like the ManKind Project, read dozens of books on masculinity and femininity, started his own men’s group (which he’s executed weekly for 3 years), and began running men’s retreats. He created The Great Man Mastermind, a select community of high-performing men living their highest potential, and formed The Great Man Within, an online community and movement of hundreds of men around the world all with one common goal: to uncover and live the best version of themselves. Enjoy the show! Learn more about Dom at https://www.dominickq.com Or on IG @dominickq If you are ever in Las Vegas definitely check out Kaqun Spa. I spend 10 days there rejuvenating myself in their Oxygen baths and felt renewed. https://kaqunlv.com Learn more about Tracy on her web site at Tracyduhs.com Favorite Hydration tools, supplements and skin care at SanctuarySd.com Timestamps: 7:23 - How to Identify a Man With DEPTH (Dominick's IG Post) 8:47 - Tracy shares a cool story about how she was asked by a bunch of people, What it is that she's looking for. 14:15 - Dominick breaking down and explaining Tracy's response 18:50 - Here's why so many guys use that check box system Tracy talks about 25:15 - "A man asking for consent", Sexy or Unsexy? 31:50 - Dominick shares his story on male/female dynamics, sexual shame, religion & desires 40:11 - "The lowest vibration recorded is shame"

I enjoyed sitting down with Jayson Gaddis, author of Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict in your High Stakes Relationships. Jayson gave me the real drip on simple/practical steps to cultivating lasting, deep, and meaningful relationships. I LEARNED SOOOO MANY USEFUL TIPS for resolving conflict in ways that are a win for both parties in the conversation. Many valuable nuggets taken from this conversation. Jayson is a relationship student & teacher on a mission to teach people the one class they didn’t get in school–How to do communicate in relationships well. That’s why he founded The Relationship School®. He was emotionally constipated for years before relationship failure forced him to turn his life over to learning about relationships. Now, he’s been married to his amazing wife since 2007 (after some brutal break ups) and has two beautiful kids. When he doesn’t live and breathe this stuff with his family, he pretty much gets his ass handed to him. Find more about Jason: Jaysongaddis.com IG @jaysongaddis Timestamps: 7:20 - What made Jayson write "Getting to Zero" 9:30 - "The bottom of most conflicts is a fear of being left" 12:45 - What are some good entry questions that people can ask when they choose to listen first? 15:36 - Tips to have a regulated nervous system on your own before you try to listen 20:00 - What does active listening look like 23:56 - What if you're dealing with somebody who has hard time dealing with empathy 37:35 - Tips on how to start talking after you've LUFU'd them 45:26 - Jayson's advice on one-sided communications 55:40 - The MOST clarifying question to ask in a relationship 1:02:42 - "If I could do only one thing from Jayson's book, what is it?"

I enjoyed sitting down with the creators of Edge Theory Labs, Joshua and Rob Church. These two men are impressive. What they have created is a portable, low cost and easy to use cold plunging experience. In this show you will learn about the benefits of cold exposure, how to get started with cold exposure, the new options for cold bathing, as well as my experience with the cold. You'll also see how they discovered the healing powers of cold water therapy while training for their first Ironman Triathlon together. After building a cold tub and using it every day while training, they quickly became addicted to the cold and obsessed with sharing this secret weapon with others. See how they engineered The Edge Tub. The 'iceless ice bath' with built in filtration, hot-tub mode, and a portable design that fits into a backpack. If you are interested in purchasing The Edge Tub, you can use the code HYDRATE15 for $750 off full retail price. Instagram - @edgetheorylabs Website - https://www.edgetheorylabs.com/ Enjoy xoxo Timestamps: 8:18 - What is "Edge Theory Labs" 10:26 - Why The Edge Tub is better than ice chest freezers 12:34 - What is it about cold plunging that is like medicine 16:16 - "Leaning in to discomfort can give you the edge for the day" 20:01 - The physical benefits of cold plunging 25:47 - What Joshua has to say about cold and breathwork for people who are scared 28:14 - "My breath can take me anywhere I want to go" 32:38 - The cold can also help you get a better sleep 35:19 -  "Your body can go way past what your brain is telling you" 36:49 - How The Edge Tub is different than other cold plunges on the market

I got to opportunity to sit down with Quentin Williams. Quentin is a former athlete that now works with men to help them put words to their feelings. He helps them first understand what they are feeling and then be able to articulate these feelings and desires. This was a super fun and enlightening conversation. 2:20 how we we even start putting words to our feelings? 2:43 the difference between masculine and feminine energies. 9:39 how the feminine that constructively share what her needs are. 19:15 Tool for identifying deep seated feelings. ROC formula. 34:40 Feeling different or alone by the idea of separateness. A different way to see this. 41:49 how to overcome shame

There is a lot of research to note about hydrogen (H2) and it’s positive benefits. We also know that Nitric oxide production in the body is highly beneficial for energy, aging well, feeling good, looking good etc. What happens when we combine H2 and Nitric Oxide? Every thought of that? I hadn’t until I med Shelli Ruppman-Kranz. There is a very special biological response that takes place when these two elements are combined because H2 helps drive Nitric oxide into the system as well as increase the duration of Nitric Oxide production in our biological systems. I got to interview Shelli Ruppman-Kranz who is one of the co-founders of H2 Beverage. H2 Beverage makes these potent little drinks called Hydro Shots. I don’t drink many pr- made beverages. It’s quite rare actually. Although, I have one Hydro Shot almost daily! Why? There are numerous studies on hydrogen’s benefits as well as Nitric oxide: studies done on: Bone, brain, cancer, heart, energy, kidney, liver, lung, pain etc… Check out these studies and more at: https://h2bev.com/pages/articles I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode so that you can increase your awareness into how to optimize your energy production in a healthy way that is sustainable for the long term as well as age smarter. Here’s to activating our vitality together! Learn more at https://lddy.no/o6r1 , also receive a discount on your first order immediately in your cart with this link. CHEERS 🥂 XO, Tracy Duhs Tracyduhs.com 🛒 Shop my favorite hydration 💧 products at: SanctuarySd.com Timestamps: 03:53 The beverages I drink on a regular basis are water and freshen pressed juices and my own personal elixirs. There is one other potent shot I’ve recently added to the mix. This drink contains H2 and L-citrulline. 08:30 Hydrogen acts like a transporter for nitric oxide. The benefits = more blood flow to the brain and body 10:14 Claims about supplements and the industry. 11:18 Why H2 is beneficial in our bodies. What is Hydrogen Water? It is water that contains dissolved hydrogen gas. The water is still water, but is now enriched with hydrogen gas. What is Molecular Hydrogen? Molecular hydrogen consists of two hydrogen atoms that are chemically bonded together. Each hydrogen atom contains 1 proton and 1 electron. The hydrogen atoms combine together to form molecular hydrogen, which is a gas. 12:22 L-citrulline and H2 is where the magic happens in the body; it’s a potent anti inflammatory remedy. 14:10 Why this drink is great for keto diets/ no crash/ no jittery side effects. 17:52 Performance, recovery + less oxidation are the results 22:17 The Tracy Duhs travel diet. 25:42 How to slow down the biological aging process. Aging is a disease. How do we age better? 30:34 Our future is created in our daily habits. Let’s make the daily health habits fun. 32:27 The drip on flavorings. 35:20 The drip on cans and aluminum.

This is the juiciest, drippiest, most hydrating 💧 show we’ve done to date. (LOL) 😝 No, but really! In this conversation with Dr Madera, I get into some very private topics and reveal secret health/beauty procedures I do to stay looking and feeling FRESH. We discuss why I personally choose no Botox. We also talk about what I got my lady petals 🌹 injected with and that’s just the beginning. This show is an in depth look at my unique and “extra” rejuvenating treatments I had performed in Dr Madera’s office. Yon won’t want to miss this episode because there is a little something for everyone. We all want to look our best. We all desire to do this in the healthiest way with the most longevity. We all care about our sexual health. Yes, there is some fun drip on sexual health in this episode. It’s not too late for anyone. There is hope for all of us to look and feel our best. Why Dr. Marcella Madera? First off, I just adore her. Not only is Dr. Madera a badass neurosurgeon, but she is also a stellar human. She chooses to show up in this world with a tremendous amount of compassion, kindness and authenticity! Not only do I love her wizardry but I love her energy too. Dr Madera is a neurosurgeon who also practices functional cellular medicine and sexual optimization. She is also an expert in surgical treatment of conditions of the spine including degenerative spine disease, spine tumors, and degenerative deformity. Being fellowship trained under world-renowned spine surgeons at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Madera has expertise in all spinal approaches and techniques including both open and minimally invasive surgery (MIS), endoscopic spine surgery, and biological/cell treatment procedures for spine disease. She is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. She entered practice prepared to take care of all serious spine diseases, equipped to care for patients with back pain, leg pain, arm pain, and neck pain from any spinal condition. Yet in clinical practice, she soon felt that something was missing, as she saw many patients who could benefit from more than what conventional surgery offered. She traveled to Europe and domestically to learn cutting-edge endoscopic techniques and biological/cell treatments. Additionally, she studied health and wellness including advanced energy medicine modalities, natural pain management, and holistic medicine as she deepened her own personal wellness practices. As she grew, she focused on finding ways to make the pre- and post-surgical process easier on her patients. Austin Integrative Spine is the culmination of her training in conventional surgery, advanced, cutting-edge therapies, and a holistic, personal approach to every patient. As an Assistant Professor of Surgery at University of Texas Dell Medical School. Welcome to the show. 6:49 There are better ways of regenerating our body than we’ve been sold. Learn what Tracy does to keep her cells as youthful as possible 8:52 Tracy is consistently on the hunt for the best ways to optimize health the increase longevity. 9:35 How Dr. Madera is helping provide her patient’s with a guide to build a new template in their hologram. She is using sound and intention along with biological cells to accomplish this. 11:04 We walk through the actual experience Dr. Madera takes her patients through step by step. 20:37 The power of spoken word and what that means. 24:26 All of the places that Dr. Madera injected stem cells into Tracy’s body. 25:18 How is Dr Madera’s specific protocol different than a standard PRP treatment? 36:02 We get into addressing penis size and how it can be increased. 39:40 Tracy’s healing experience. Letting go of the dark shadow over her sexuality. 41:06 Perspective on sexuality and the affects of religious suppression, guilt and shaming. 46:30 Perspective on how hard it is for many women to look in the mirror. Finding a new perspective 47:23 imperfectly perfect by divine creation 52:11 The range of treatment options. Aqua method for pain and injury. Connect with Dr Madera at: Austin Integrative Spine (512) 817-4600 austinintegrativespine.com Reach out to her if you have any questions about my treatment or want to book a consult with her to learn how her services can augment your health. MENTION HYDRATE with Tracy Duhs and receive $500 off a private consult with Dr. Madera.

I had a lot of fun rapping with Illie or as you may call her @healthIllie.  Illie founded Live Heathillie after years of struggling with common symptoms like bloating, migraines, eczema, acne, fatigue and more. Although common, she knew they weren't normal and I was eager to get to the source. She started her fitness journey at the age of 20 and worked in some of New York's most well respected gyms. She was physically fit, counted calories/macros and enjoyed life.  Not too long later at the age of 23, She started noticing her health taking a turn. Suffering from chronic migraines, hormonal acne, terrible bloating after every meal, heavy painful periods, eczema on her face and legs, the list goes on. She went to endless doctors and specialists and every single one wanted to put her on medication, topical steroids, antibiotics - you name it. After being neglected by doctors for years, Illie decided to do her own research into holistic practices.  She soon realized she was being exposed to hundreds of environmental toxins, endocrine disruptors and gut irritators in her everyday products and her body couldn’t keep up. Products she trusted to contribute to her health, like protein, candles, skincare and teas, were riddled with plastics, gums, unknown additives, fillers and more. After searching the internet high and low for trusted sites to buy cleaner swaps, Illie found herself ordering from so many different sites, she really wanted one place for everything and Live Healthillie was soon born.  As a holistic health coach and certified personal trainer, Illie is passionate about health and will always advocate for the cleanest ingredients. Enjoy learning from Illie, how to advocate for your own health, how to read labels and how to read between the hidden blanket term “natural flavoring.” 4:45 Many people are sold what they're told by big marketing campaigns. How Illie was inspired to become a health influencer 6:00 Illie started looking great using conventional protein shakes and pre workouts. She did what she was told and it worked until it didn’t. 7:01 healthy labs 🧪 but feeling ill. Chronic migraines and inflammation. She wanted to know more. Why??? Illie wanted to know the root and started reading the label of her supplements! 10:58 Are we being sold an image of health or true health in the supplement industry? What is the truth? 12:58 Illie explains HOW you can practically become an advocate for your own health and filter through marketing BS. HOW TO READ LABELS. 21:03 What’s up with natural flavoring? What is natural flavoring? How do we find out when it’s not described on the label? Are companies hiding undesirable ingredients under the blanket term “natural flavoring.”? 40:47 What is food and non food? What’s healthy for one may or may not resonate with another person. 42:36 Is wheat unhealthy for everyone? Sourcing of ingredients and preparation is everything. 52:49 What is intuitive eating? 57:52 Flavor scientists and the way food is manipulated to create addictions. Website - https://livehealthillie.com/ IG - @healthillie