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For many of us, trauma is something with a capital “T”, a big event or situation, such as a car accident or pandemic, that impacts us in dramatic and unforeseen ways. Yet, as I discuss in this week’s blog and podcast with licensed clinical social worker and therapist Alyssa Mancao, trauma with a lowercase “t” is someth

We know that our gut affects our mental health, but did you know that the fungi in our gut is especially important when it comes to our mental and physical wellbeing? In this week’s blog and podcast, I discuss how to identify fungal issues in the gut, how gut fungi can affect our mood and mental health, and simple chan

The current state of the world has put most of us on high alert. We are stressed to the max and concerns that we never used to have are at the forefront of our minds. The importance of sanitization, social distancing, and a healthy immune system mean more to us than they ever have before. As a functional medicine pract

Getting older is part of life, but aging doesn’t have to be something we dread. As I always say, the mind gets wiser as we get older, and the rest of the brain and body can follow suit, as I discuss in this week’s blog and podcast with Harvard professor, researcher and bestselling author David Sinclair. In his new book

Yes, we are in the midst of a global crisis. For many people, life is incredibly challenging right now. It is easy to lose hope, and fear what will happen in the future. But did you know that you can also use this time to grow as a person, learn how to make the most of living in the moment and discover the unique oppor

I am sure you have seen the joke floating around social media about “finishing” Netflix. Truth is, many people suddenly have a lot more time on their hands, and are not quite sure what to do or how to make their most of their self-quarantine. While I am not supportive of making this pandemic a productivity contest, I d

Adaptogens are all the rage right now in wellness. Chances are you've come across adaptogen powders and adaptogen-infused food and beauty products galore in the recent years. But what are adaptogens anyway and are they even worth all the hype? Comprised of a wide variety of different natural plant medicines, adaptogens

Relationships can be challenging at the best of times, but what do you do when you are stuck in self-quarantine with a difficult person? How do you set boundaries and deal with challenging roommates, partners or family members? In this week’s blog and podcast, I talk about what we can do if it is not safe to go outdoor

It is widely understood that the mind-body connection is important, but did you know that it has the power to change your life? In this week’s blog and podcast (one of my personal favorites!) I spoke to the “Iceman” Wim Hof about the incredible capacity we all have to control our thinking and change our biology, overco

We all know we should try our best and strive for excellence in everything we do, but what happens when this desire to do well turns toxic? In this week’s blog and podcast, I speak to clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Rutherford about how perfectionism can be another manifestation of depression, what to do when our de

Life expectancy and living well seems to be on everyone’s minds these days, especially with the current pandemic, but did you know that around 85% of our longevity is based on our lifestyle choices and environment? In this week’s blog and podcast, I spoke with NYT Bestselling author, explorer, National Geographic Fello

In today’s blog and podcast, I am going to be answering some of the questions you have sent in regarding handling COVID-19 anxiety, and coping with social distancing and staying at home. I want to try to help you as much as I can, giving you tools to help you manage your mind in this crisis and stay strong, mentally an