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In this podcast (episode #240) and blog, I will walk you through one of the best ways to deal with toxic stress and burnout, which is something I think we all need to do as 2020 comes to an end! If you consistently experience high levels of stress without taking steps to manage or reduce it, exhaustion will eventually

By Dr. Will Cole Take a deep breath. Chances are you feel a lot better. While many of us recognize that we feel better after taking a deep breath, not a lot of us understand why we do. But the thing is, the mind-body connection is very real and as a functional medicine practitioner, it is my job to bridge the gap betwe

As I discuss in this podcast (episode #239) and blog, the brain has a natural optimism bias—we are what I call “wired for love”. This means that when we are connected to others in deep and meaningful ways, and when we are satisfied with where we are in life and where we are going (even if we have ups and downs, which a

Yes, addiction can be a scary thing, but true recovery is possible. In this podcast (episode #238) and blog, I speak with licensed clinical social worker and therapist Nathan Padilla about his own experiences with addiction and mental health, the nature of addiction recovery, how you can help someone overcome an addict

Anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress are all ways of describing natural human responses to adversity. As I discuss in this podcast and blog, we all face adversity in many different ways; challenging events and circumstances are as much a part of modern existence as they were a part of human history. Simply cal

The world of healthy eating can be confusing and overwhelming at times. It can also be toxic and can set us up for a host of mental and physical health issues if we are not careful. In this podcast (episode #235) and blog, I speak with nutritional therapy practitioner and certified personal trainer Noelle Tarr about ho

Life is full of chances to grow, learn and achieve new things, but we often miss out on these opportunities because we don’t know where to look or where to start. In this podcast (#234) and blog, I speak with startup entrepreneur, CEO, author and creator of the popular YouTube channel Valuetainment Patrick Bet David ab

There are a lot of books, talks, podcasts, movies and articles out there on reaching your full potential, but what does this actually mean? In this podcast (episode #233) and blog, I speak with humanistic psychologist and top podcast host Scott Barry Kaufman about the roadmap for finding purpose and fulfillment, the po

By Dr. Will Cole As a functional medicine practitioner, I am no stranger to peculiar wellness therapies. From stool transplants to helminthic therapy, these more “extreme” tools have been shown to be a game-changer for those struggling with chronic autoimmune and other health problems. One of these therapies I have see

Aging is an inevitable part of life, but this doesn’t mean we must accept that our health will get worse as we get older. In this podcast (episode #232) and blog, I speak with successful businessman, visionary and longevity investor Sergey Young about his new book, The Science and Technology of Growing Young, quick and

The human mind and body have incredible potential. However, they come with no “user manual”, which means we often miss out on all they have to offer, and how learning to use the brain and body well can transform the way we live our lives. In this podcast (episode #231) and blog, I speak with wellness expert, bestsellin

Starting your own business can be challenging, but it can also be one of the best things you do! In this podcast (episode #230) and blog, I speak with certified life and business coach, bestselling author and podcast host Christy Wright about tips to overcome your fear and put yourself out there, how to manage your men