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Energize Your Life with Dr. Jo

by Dr. Jo

Want to feel energized? Perform better? Be healthier? Get more done? Just as our cars and computers need energy to perform, so do we. Join Jo and her guests blend science with a healthy dose of reality as they share how small shifts in the way we eat, sleep, move, and think can shift our energy level so we can be happier, healthier, and more productive. Dr. Jo® CSP works with organizations to recharge their people for improved performance, productivity, and profitability. For more information, visit https://DrJo.com.

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  1. 59. Workouts for Real People with Nate Sleger

    Are you thinking about starting an exercise program - or ramping it up? A big factor in whether or not you’re still on the new plan in a month or two is, "Did you make it real?" In this episode, Nate Sleger talks about "Workouts for Real People". Nate is an author and coach - and the Director of...

  2. 58. Post Holiday Detox

    I hope this past holiday weekend was filled with friends, family, and fun. And, not just filled with turkey, potatoes, stuffing, rolls, cookies, and pie. First, let me say, there is nothing wrong with overindulging on one day. But if your holiDAYS are turning into holiWEEKS or holiMONTHS, and...

  3. 57. Use Your Energy Cycles to Your Advantage with Dr. Eva Lantsoght

    Looking for all day energy? Me, too. But realistically, we can’t possibly keep our energy at our highest level all day long, no more than a professional sprinter can keep their usual short distance pace for an entire marathon. It’s normal for humans to experience energy cycles throughout our day....

  4. 56. Plant-Based Doesn't Mean Vegetarian with Robin Wong, MS RDN

    There are so many benefits to adding more plants to your plate. And, it doesn't mean you have to give up meat. I'm not vegetarian, but I do eat a plant-based diet. To clear up some myths about plant-based diets is Robin Withrow-Wong, MS, RDN, a dietitian who specializes in plant based nutrition…

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  5. 55. 3 ways to boost energy AND reduce your risk of diabetes with Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN

    Did you know that 44% of all American adults have diabetes or pre-diabetes? And one-fifth of all the people with diabetes don't even know they have it! While there is many serious medical implications of having elevated blood glucose, it might also be a cause of low energy. Our guest, Jill...

  6. 54. Bouncing back from Burnout - part 2 with Eileen McDargh

    Are you feeling totally exhausted - physically, mentally, and emotionally? A loss of joy in your work? You're not alone. A recent study from Indeed found that 52% of respondants experienced burnout in 2021. Why are we feeling burnout at a time when we're pulling out of the pandemic and things...

  7. 53. Bouncing Back from Burnout - part 1

    Things are getting back to normal and you should feel great, but you don't. You're exhausted - physically, mentally, and emotionally. What's going on? You could be experiencing burnout. You're not alone. A recent survey from Indeed, 52% of people responding said they are experiencing burnout in...

  8. 52. Buzzards, Biking, Big Bend: Staying hydrated

    Have you ever felt threatened by a buzzard? Or followed by about 50 of those large black birds circling overhead - just waiting for you to drop to the ground so they could pick the flesh off your bones? That’s the situation we were in on a very hot day in Big Bend National Park near the end of a...

  9. 51. Cannabis, CBD, THC with Janice Newell-Bissex

    "Most people don't get informed about cannabis and CBD until themselves or someone they know need it." ~Janice Newell-Bissex, RDN, Holistic Cannabis Practitioner Can cannabis help with pain, anxiety, IBS, and other medical issues? THC or CBD? What about medical marijuana? Is marijuana a gateway...

  10. 50. Menopause & Perimenopause: weight gain, hot flashes, insulin resistance with Hillary Wright

    While the average age of menopause is 51, many of the changes women experience start 6-10 years earlier during those peri-menopausal years. In this episode Dr. Jo interviews Hillary Wright, one of the co-authors of the book, Menopause Diet Plan. Hillary will discuss how to deal with weight gain,...

  11. 49. How to Make Friends with Your Inner Gremlin/Critic with Terry Boyle McDougall

    Terry Boyle McDougall has a name for her inner voice or inner critic. It’s Ralph. And, she reminds us that just like Ralph, your inner voice is just trying to protect you by reminding you to avoid risks and take the safe road. Unfortunately, by doing so, our inner voice ends up stealing away some...

  12. 48. Intermittent Fasting: Does it live up to it's claims with Neily and Dr. Jo

    Intermittent Fasting. What is it? Will it help you to lose weight? Help control your blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels? Give you more energy? Help you live longer? To help with this discussion of intermittent fasting is Jennifer Neily, known both personally and professionally as Neily.…

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  13. 47. How to Stop Life from Getting in Your Way

    Do you have a hard time achieving your goals? Why is that? My guess is that you've got this story filled with part reality and part "excuses". So, what can you do? In this episode, Jo shares a story, using an analogy from Tarzan, to help you realize how your story is getting in your way. And, she...

  14. 46. Sleep: 7 Reasons Why It's Critical to Health, Safety, Productivity, & More

    Sleep isn't just to make us feel rested. Sleep plays a critical role in our health, weight, safety, productivity, and more. In this episode, Dr. Jo offers a four question quiz, "Are You Getting Enough Sleep" and then shares these seven critical functions of sleep. Here's a transcript of today's...

  15. 45. Energy Supplements: Do they work? Are they safe?

    Looking for "all day energy" "without that jittery feeling"? Without the "afternoon slump?" What if you could get all that in one supplement? In this episode Dr. Jo interviews registered dietitian nutrition and certified health coach, Jennifer Neily. Neily works with women over 40 to help them…

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  16. 44. Reduce Your Belly Fat with Dr. Jo

    You may not like the looks of your jiggly arm or your love handle, but "pinchable" fat isn't the really serious body fat. It's the visceral fat (or belly fat) that accumulates around your abdominal organs this is strongly linked to a host of serious disease risks including heart disease, cancer,...

  17. 43. The Awe Factor with Allen Klein

    Dr Jo interviews Allen Klein, the author of The Awe Factor. He suggests, especially now in the middle of a pandemic, that we would all benefit from practicing some awe-robics. Experiencing awe can reduce our stress level, improve our mood. Help us feel less depressed. Take our attention away from...

  18. 42. To Snack or Not To Snack with Jill Castle, MS, RDN

    Dr. Jo interviews registered dietitian, Jill Castle, as we talk about snacking. Does snacking help keep your energy up and weight down? Or it is just another opportunity to overindulge? What are some healthy options? Is it ok to snack in the car? Jill Castle is a childhood nutrition expert…

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  19. 41. The power of light and dark to reset our body clock with Dr. Jo

    In one of Neil deGrasse Tyson's (the popular American astrophysicist) YouTube videos titled, "What is a day" he shared that the day isn't exactly 24 hours. In fact, most days are very slightly longer than 24 hours (0.002 seconds) and that every few years we need to add a leap second to our…

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  20. 40. Vitamin D: Can low levels cause fatigue?

    Vitamin D isn't just important for bone health. It acts more like a hormone, affecting nearly all parts of the body. In addition, low levels of serum vitamin D are linked to an increased risk for heart disease, cancer, vitamin D, multiple sclerosis, and depression. In this episode you'll…

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  21. 39. Getting Enough Protein to Improve Energy and Strength with Dr. Jo

    Do you love eating carbs, but not so much the proteins? That could negatively affect your energy, weight, and health. In this episode Dr. Jo shares why eating adequate protein (but not too much) is so important, how much protein is recommended per meal, and where to get that protein - especially…

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  22. 38. How to Get Out of Your Own Way with Dr. Pat Baxter

    Have you ever lost your cool? Perhaps someone said something, or did something and you had this knee jerk reaction that wasn't very flattering? In this episode Dr. Jo asks Dr. Pat Baxter how we can prevent this from happening again. Dr. Pat Baxter shares The Emotional Audit, a leadership tool…

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  23. 37. Energy Drinks, Caffeine: Need to Know Strategies for Fatigue with Danielle Robertson Rath

    Dr. Jo interviews Danielle Robertson Rath (known as "the GreenEyedGuide"). She is the author of "How to Get Sh*t Done When You Feel Like Sh*t" and "Are You a Monster or a Rock Star: A Guide to Energy Drinks". Her 5 Levels of Fatigue system has helped thousands of college students, first…

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  24. 36. Life Balance: You Can Have It All...But Not All At Once with Allyson Park

    Dr. Jo interviews Allyson Park, a busy professional, who shares her perspective on having it all. You won’t find balance every single day. You’ll constantly and hopefully gently seesaw back and forth across the middle. The key is to figure out early what’s important to you, set your boundaries…

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  25. 35. Power and impact of daily energy affirmations with Cynthia Blackwell

    Dr. Jo interviews Cynthia Blackwell about energy affirmations to counter those negative things we say to ourselves all day long. Cynthia is a business and life strategist speaker and coach. People leave our presentations excited and empowered and her clients leave a coaching session ready to...

  26. 34. Resilience Through Mindfulness and a Growth Mindset with Lisa Beth Lentini Walker

    In this episode, Dr. Jo interviews Lisa Beth Lentini Walker, CEO and Founder of Lumen Worldwide Endeavors about building resilience through mindfulness. Lisa Beth is an adjunct law school professor in the US and Europe. She has held corporate secretarial, legal, compliance, ethics, governance and...

  27. 33. Stop making the same disappointing mistakes with your health and wealth - with Tammy Lynn Guns

    Dr. Jo interviews Tammy Lynn Guns who shares how in the immediate time frame we are actually incentivized to make "bad decisions" regarding our health and wealth. She'll share how to course correct and get on a better trajectory in your health and wealth. ___ Today’s episode is sponsored by Dr....

  28. 32. You Can Do It: How to Motivate Yourself to Do Anything with Dr. Raquel Garzon

    Dr. Jo interviews Dr. Raquel Garzon about how to stay motivated. Now, in the middle of the pandemic, reports suggest people are eating more, drinking more alcohol, and skipping their workouts. What about you? Are you having a hard time staying motivated to do what you say you want to do? Dr.…

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  29. 31. Re-creation: finding your passion in 20 minutes with Dr. Brian Wansink

    Do you need some bounce in your step? Excitement in your life? Willing to invest just 20-minutes a day? Dr. Jo interviews Dr. Brian Wansink about what he calls "re-creation." Dr. Wansink's mission is to help change behavior in scalable ways to improve the world. He has worked at four different...

  30. 30. Let go of "doing" to find the inner peace you desire with Nicola Irvine

    Dr. Jo interviews Nicola Irvine. Nicola was educated in New Zealand as an accountant and spent over two decades working in Asia. But, when her son contracted bacterial meningitis, leaving him with many lifelong challenges, Nicola's life took on a whole new purpose and direction. After studying…

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  31. 29. Why Your Why Matters: tying your goals to your life purpose with Richard Garrison

    Are you having a hard time reaching your goals? Are stress and distractions getting in your way? Dr. Jo interviews Richard Garrison, senior executive consultant with Franklin Covey about the importance of having a life purpose and tying our goals to our life purpose. ___ Host, Dr. Jo Lichten…

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  32. 28. Grace Under Fire: What to do when you feel like screaming with Deb Cunningham

    Have you ever been in a situation when your anger goes from 0 to 60 in just a second? Find out why this happens and what to do so you don't destroy relationships or your health. Dr. Jo interviews Deb Cunningham, speaker and coach with The Mindfulness Effect. ___ Host, Dr. Jo Lichten, PhD, RDN…

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  33. 27. Vision Board Mastery: Establishing Your "Why" is the Most Important Step with Steve Gamlin

    Dr. Jo interviews Steve Gamlin, the creator of "Vision Board Mastery". He says, "Your vision board is a wall-mounted GPS for where you want your life to go." But, it's not just cutting out pictures and posting them on the wall won't work. You have to know your "why", share it with others, and…

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  34. 26. Quick Healthy One Pan Dinners with Dana Angelo White MS RD AT

    Dr. Jo interviews Dana Angelo White, a registered dietitian, and author of six books including, Healthy One Pan Dinners: 100 Easy Recipes for Your Sheet Pan, Skillet, Multicooker and More. Dana works closely with chefs and authors to develop creative and healthy recipes for cookbooks, magazines…

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  35. 25. How to Get More of What You Really Want with Debbie Pearson

    Dr. Jo interviews Debbie Pearson, author of I Just Want to Be Happy. For over 35 years Debbie felt as if she was searching for "something". It wasn't until she came to realize that what was missing in her life was knowing herself on a deep intimate level. Finding such satisfaction after finding...

  36. 24. Staying Connected While Disconnected with Morag Barrett

    Dr. Jo interviews Morag Barrett, a sought out speaker, executive coach and leadership development expert. Morag is the author of 3 books including Cultivate. She's the CEO & Founder of SkyeTeam, an international leadership development firm and has supported the development of more than 10,000...

  37. 23. Small Changes in Daily Activity Can Help Your Weight, Health, and Energy with Jill Sharp

    Need some motivation to get moving? Dr. Jo interviews Jill Sharp, health and performance coach. Jill shares how even a minute or two of movement can improve energy, cognition, focus, and productivity. Plus improve your weight, body composition, and health. Jill delivers training and development...

  38. 22. Boosting Your Confidence in the Midst of Chaos with Jill Johnson

    Dr. Jo interviews Jill Johnson, a management consultant and author of the international award-winning book, Compounding Your Confidence. Dr. Jo is a professional speaker (LIVE and VIRTUAL), wellness coach, and author of 6 books including, REBOOT - how to power up your energy, focus, and...

  39. 21. Find the Upside of the Downtimes with Dr. Rob Pennington

    Dr. Jo interviews psychologist, Dr. Rob Pennington, award-winning author of the autobiographical self-help book "Find The Upside of the Down Times: How to Turn Your Worst Experiences into Your Best Opportunities”. It’s normal to worry, to project a negative into the unknown. Drs. Jo and Rob will...

  40. 20. A Quick, Easy-to-Learn Method to Eliminate Stress, Worry, and Fear with Dr. Katie Nall

    Dr. Jo interviews Dr. Katie Nall as she teaches us how to eliminate stress and anxiety. Dr. Katie Nall has her Ph.D. in Mathematics Education, is a TEDx speaker, a professional member of National Speakers Association, and an Advanced Certified Practitioner in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)…

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  41. 19. Sugar and Booze: When is it a Problem and What to Do if it Is with Dr. Jo RDN and Jennifer Neily RDN

    Dr. Jo interviews Neily, a registered dietitian nutritionist. Comfort food appears to be flying off the shelves. Alcohol sales are up, too. Are we trying to eat or drink our way through the epidemic? To deal with the stress and boredom of this coronovirus pandemic? Is that you - or someone you...

  42. 18. How to Eat for Energy and Productivity with Dr. Jo

    Want more energy to move? Energy to focus and work productively? Energy to stay calm? In this Health & Sanity Call, Dr. Jo shares how the human body produces energy to run our body. Dr. Jo is a professional speaker (LIVE and VIRTUAL), wellness coach, and author of 6 books including, REBOOT - how…

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  43. 17. How to Stay Organized and Productive Right Now with Andrew Mellen

    Dr. Jo interviews Andrew Mellen, author of the #1 best-selling book, Unstuff Your Life! as he offers strategies to get organized. Mellen is a keynote speaker, coach, productivity and organizational expert. He has helped over 100,000 people and businesses worldwide to remove physical and time...

  44. 16. Showers for Sanity with Laura Timbrook

    Dr. Jo interviews Laura Timbrook, corporate health and wellness speaker. In the midst of chaos we often take for granted the simple daily tasks that make a huge difference in managing our stress levels. Laura shares how a simple task can have a huge impact on your overall stress levels and…

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  45. 15. How to Go After That Thing You've Put Off with David Blake

    Dr. Jo interviews David Blake. Six years ago, after a poisoning during a routine surgery, David couldn't walk or talk. Listen to his comeback story. As you follow him on his 21-day journey, he invites YOU to start doing the thing you've put off for a rainy day or create the next big idea that…

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  46. 14. How to Feel More Grounded, In Control, & Energized in Turbulent Times with Carol Ring

    Dr. Jo interviews Carol Ring, workplace culture expert and CEO of Culture Connection. Have these turbulent times caused you to drift off course, resulting in higher than normal stress levels? Carol shares how reconnecting with your personal values can steer you towards activities that matter most...

  47. 13. Wake Up Every Day and Wag Yourself Happy with Steve Gamlin

    Dr. Jo interviews Steve Gamlin. As a Morning Radio veteran, former stand-up comedian and 16+ year speaker, Steve believes that your 1st hour awake holds the key to rocking your day. His advice was channeled through Steve by a rescued Yorkie-Pomeranian named Super Teddy, in his book "Bust Out of...

  48. 12. How to Create Balance in Turbulent Times with Dr. Karen Jacobson

    Dr. Jo interviews Dr. Karen Jacobson who helps us find balance during these turbulent times with her 3-step process. Dr. Jacobson is a former Israeli Army Commander, retired chiropractor and human potential expert works with organizations to develop leaders and high-performance teams that are...

  49. 11. Two Kinds of Wealth: Time and Money. When Business is Slow Appreciate the Time with Dave Bricker

    Dr. Jo interviews storyteller, Dave Bricker, who shares a story about how quarantine can be a gift. Dave is a speaker and presentation coach who uses true-life sailing adventure stories to teach the art of business transformation. Dr. Jo is a professional speaker (LIVE and VIRTUAL), wellness…

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  50. 10. Three Priorities for Your Psychological Wellness with Wendy Turner-Larsen

    Dr. Jo interviews Wendy Turner-Larsen as she invites you to consider three priorities for your psychological wellness during this coronovirus #pandemic. Wendy Turner-Larsen is a psychologist, leadership/brain coach, professional speaker, workshop designer and facilitator, certified…

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Want to feel energized? Perform better? Be healthier? Get more done? Just as our cars and computers need energy to perform, so do we. Join Jo and her guests blend science with a healthy dose of reality as they share how small shifts in the way we eat, sleep, move, and think can shift our energy level so we can be happier, healthier, and more productive. Dr. Jo® CSP works with organizations to recharge their people for improved performance, productivity, and profitability. For more information, visit https://DrJo.com.

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