Episodes
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#57: Functional Medicine & Martial Movement - CORY NYENHUIS
Cory Nyenhuis is a Licensed Acupuncturist out of Omaha, Nebraska. He stresses traditional movement arts based out of Asia, as well as exploring Functional Medicine for optimizing one's health. We dive into martial arts as a vehicle for healthy movement and how gut health and diet are pivotal in...
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#56: ANTONIO BARROS - Meditation, Breathing & Awareness
Antonio is a Licensed Acupuncturist, devout meditator and musician. In this episode we talk about meditation, how to engage it, breathing and having awareness/mindfulness be apart of your emotional development and tool kit during these chaotic times. Enjoy.
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#55: JOSH BRILL - Music as Meditation & Mindfulness
In this episode, I interview Josh Brill, a lifelong musician who teaches music as an access point and learning tool for meditation and mindfulness. His method draws upon presence of the body, breath and mindset during the playing of music. Our discussion revolves around why this is important to...
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#54: KAMI PREHODA - Mental Health During Covid-19
In this episode, I interview, Kami Prehoda, a licensed psychotherapist. We discuss COVID-19 and its effects on mental health, how to navigate quarantine and why mental health is equally as important as physical health. It’s a relevant and very worthwhile episode you don’t want to miss. Enjoy🥃
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#53: Boosting Mental Health During Quarantine
Here, I discuss three primary pillars to boost one's mental health during quarantine: Nature, Mindset and Mantra. I also discuss some of the theory of how and why these pillars work, as well as some of the ideas to consider as we navigate this new terrain. Enjoy.
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#52: COVID-19 Lifestyle Strategies & Immune Support
In this episode, I talk about the C-Virus and the lifestyle strategies and immune support practices we can be implementing while at home to fortify our health and stabilize our minds while we’re at home. Chinese Medicine is amazing at honing in on lifestyle practices that can support you,...
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#51: Ayahuasca Ritual For PTSD
This episode discusses an Ayahuasca ceremony I partook in back in 2017 to remedy the PTSD I was experiencing after my daughter had been hospitalized. She is doing beautifully now and is healthy and thriving but the experience left me traumatized and unable to function properly on a day-to-day...
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#50: Healthy Fats & Their Health Benefits
LIFESTYLE MEDICINE #50 is available🥃 LINK IN BIO on Instagram. In this episode I talk about the two primary fats I suggest to my clients and the health reasons behind them, including hormone production, inflammation response and brain function. I also talk about why the proliferation and use of...
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#49: Move From Your Gut For Health & Athletics
Moving from you lower abdomen is found in many athletic pursuits, although it is not explicitly talked about often. Chinese Medicine stipulates that not only is this fundamental for physical movement and strength, but also lays the foundations for a life of longevity and our capacity to explore…
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#48: Demystifying Face Reading
In this episode, I demystify Facial Reading in the context of Chinese Medicine. Face Reading is a branch of Chinese Medicine but is often misunderstood and categorized as 'psychic reading,' making it inaccessible, obscure and irrelevant to many modern Americans. Here, I break the ideas down into...
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#47: 96 Hour Fast Summary
I summarize my experience and give pointers on the 96-hour I completed last night. I talk about the ease and difficulties of the process, as well as the ideas and cautions to consider when fasting. Fasting has been apart of human evolution since the beginning and I discuss why we should be...
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#46: Ego Death & Psychedelics
I discuss ‘ego death’ in the context of psychedelics and why ‘killing off’ your ego in everyday life can be problematic. Ego Death is described as when your orientation to your personality or identity dissipates or dissolves during higher doses of psychedelics. We can find Ego Death in other ways...
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#45: EDWARD EYTH - Art, Design & Futurism
Edward Eyth is an artist, sculptor, creative director, designer, and Professor of Design at Savannah College of Art & Design. He works in physical, digital and immersive environments across entertainment, technology, fine art, and consumer products. He has worked on major Hollywood film…
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#44: Moderating Ejaculation Increases Strength
Conserving our sexual fluids, known as Jing in Chinese Medicine, is a concept not found in the West. Jing is not explicitly just sexual fluids, but comprises various aspects of our lives and bodies. That said, in this episode, I discuss specifically why ejaculating less increases strength,...
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#43: Psychedelics & Plant Medicines Are Personalities
In this episode, I discuss the notion that psychedelics, herbs and various plant medicines can be viewed as "personalities." By doing so, we understand we are entering into a reciprocal relationship and dialogue with a plant. As such, it frames our mind to value, appreciate and orient ourselves…
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#42: Tongue & Teeth Position Changes Facial Structure
In this episode, I discuss orthotropics and its relationship to the development of our facial structure. Orthotropics is a field of study that dictates the position of your tongue in your mouth and jaw placement, shapes the structure of your face as we age. Mouth breathing leads to a less...
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#41: DAVID WEI - Wudang Kung Fu & Life Nourishment
David Wei @davidweiwonderful is a 16th generation lineage holder for the Wudang Zhang San Feng sect of internal martial arts. He specializes in Yang Shang, 'life nourishment' and is currently serving the greater San Francisco Bay Area with his skill.
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#40: Gray Estrada (Solo) - REVERSING IMPOTENCE AT 21
LIFESTYLE MEDICINE #40 🥃 is about my personal story about how I reversed impotence at 21 and the unlikely remedy that solved my problem. This story catalyzed my path into alternative medicine and forever established the powerful link between emotions and our physiology. Enjoy🥃
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#39: ANANYA HARVEY - Sex, Tantra & Vitality
Dr. Ananya Harvey is an Embodied Love & Leadership coach and founder of The Next Level Love. After a successful 10-year career as an academic research chemist, she left her life as she knew it to research the realms of the heart. Ananya spent 4 years in full-time study and practice of Hatha Yoga,...
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#38: CHRISTINE TRAN - Yoga Therapy, Self Care & Community
Christine Tran is a certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), Yoga Teacher (RYT 500), Yoga Teacher Trainer (E-RYT 200), and Reiki Master from Los Angeles and recently moved back from Washington, D.C. She specializes in therapeutic and adaptive yoga, energy healing, and mindfulness practices to support...
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#37: LUKE MACHADO - Education & Technological Effect On Kids
Luke Machado's journey began in a film studio in San Francisco, which lead to teaching special education. He then finally landed in educational technology. He is interested in how complicated systems, processes and cultures can be made easy and simple for the everyday person (and parent). In this...
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#36: GRAY ESTRADA - Martial Arts, Feng Shui & Face Reading
So....let me explain😂 After episode #35, my amigo, Kai Van Bodhi, felt inspired and asked if he could "turn the tables on me" and be a guest host that interviews me @gray_estrada. I laughed at the idea until I realized I didn't have a guest for the coming week (thanks, Universe). In any case…
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#35: DAVID BEAUDRY - Spiritual Warriorship & Medical Qigong
David Beaudry is a trainer and coach for integrating movement mastery and spiritual evolution. With a degree in psychology, a masters in Medical Qigong and 12 years as an NSCA – Certified Personal Trainer he teaches healers, coaches and world class athletes how to harness the power of their body...
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#34: KELLY LAKE - Daoism, Mysticism & Martial Arts
Kelly Ryan Lake @daoistlake is a martial artist, acupuncturist and Daoist priest. He guides and supports his clients to overcome obstacles and cultivate values/virtues from within. Kelly teaches Baguazhang, Taijiquan, Neigong, and Daoist Cultivation in the Santa Cruz area as well as online via a...
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#33: ALEXANDER KUGLER - Men's Work, Shamanism & Prayer Technology
Alexander Kugler, Mesa Carrier in the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition from Peru and initiate in ’Stick Medicine’ Divination of the Dagara people of Burkina Faso, is a passionate gatherer of ancient spiritual technologies. He loves community, tradition and innovation as evident in his creation of a…
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#32: DOROTHY FITZER - Somatic Awareness & Processing Trauma
Dorothy Fitzer, MFT, GCFP, SEP is a Somatic Psychotherapist and Shaman specializing in the treatment of Trauma and Anxiety Disorders. She integrates the use of Qi Gong, the Feldenkrais Method, and Body-Centered Regulation work with traditional talk therapy to assist her clients in overcoming the...
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#31: TONY GALIS - Tai Chi & Living Medicine Traditions
Tony Galis, L.Ac. has been studying spiritual, healing and movement systems from around the world for over 25 years. For the last 20 years, he has concentrated on the traditional Chinese arts (martial, medical, meditative). A passionate and perpetual student, Tony continues his studies of Daoism,...
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#30: THOM DALE - Tonic Herbalism, Adaptogens & Quantum Nutrition
Thom Dale @HerbalThom a.k.a. ”Herbal Thom" is a Quantum Nutritionist and Tonic Herbalist supporting clients to nourish holistic health of Body, Mind and Spirit through simple lifestyle changes. He is a certified workshop facilitator via Supreme Science Qigong Foundation. Thom also completed…
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#29: MICHELLE LIN - 5 Years On Gong Fu Mountain
Michelle H. Lin studies and teaches Shaolin Kung Fu and Yang-style Taijiquan within the YMAA (Yang's Martial Arts Association) curriculum. She spent 5 years training full-time under Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming and has been teaching workshops and classes to students of all ages and backgrounds for over…
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#28: LULU BONNER - Chocolate, CBD & Understanding Cacao
Lulu Bonner has been a chocolatier for over a decade and a cannabis advocate for more than half her life. She sees these plants as her teachers, allies and avenues for creating positive change in the world. She believes that cannabis can be a key to unlocking our greatest potential. In this...
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#27: JOSH SCHNEIDER - Permaculture, Food Forests & Healthy Eating
Josh Schneider is the Co-founder of Cloud Gate Acupuncture and Healing Arts and is a Licensed Acupuncturist it in Broomfield Colorado. He finds balance in daily life through gardening, meditation, and Chinese martial arts. In this episode, we talk about permaculture, food forests, growing your…
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#26: LILLIAN BRIDGES - Face Reading, Feng Shui & Nourishing Life
Lillian Pearl Bridges is the author of Face Reading in Chinese Medicine and is an expert on Face Reading and diagnostic parameters associated with that. She teaches at conferences and symposiums around the world and trains students in her Master Face Reading Certification Program via her…
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#25: CORINNE WELDER - Sexuality, Vitality & Fertility
Corinne Welder @dragonblossomfertility brings together 10 years of training and experience in transformational work, meditation, Chinese Medicine and energetic healing. Her realm of expertise deals with the energetic and spiritual aspects of fertility. In this episode we talk about Jing, an idea...
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#24: THOMAS FAIRMAN - Working Professionals Maintaining Energy and Performance
Thomas Fairman is the creator of CHRG (Charge) Lifestyle Training and is a Global Sales Engineering Manager at Tigo, an up-and-coming solar tech company. He's also an ex Division-I athlete and Renaissance Man. He is constantly searching to find ways to optimize his lifestyle so he founded CHRG to...
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#23: KATHERINE BIRD: Shamanism, Empaths & Growth
Katherine Bird mentors healers, coaches, Shamans and channels to understand and develop their gifts and skills and how to bring their work to the world. In this episode we talk about shamanic principles, how they’re relevant for modern people, as well as Katherine’s dynamic new program that...
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#22: TIM CARTMELL - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Chinese Martial Arts & Self Defense
Tim Cartmell began his martial arts training with the Chinese styles in 1972. Tim trained to the level of eight-degree black belt in Kung Fu San Soo, and then moved to the Republic of China where he lived and studied martial arts full time for 11 years. Tim is an Asian Full-Contact fighting...
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#21: CHAD HERENDEEN: Endurance training, Mindset & Spirit
Chad Herendeen runs ultra marathon events and has participated in numerous triathlons. At 50, he exudes more vitality than many people 10-15 years younger. In his late thirties, he was running late for a flight and came to the painful realization that he was overweight and out of shape. This…
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#20: TRISTAN MONTOYA - Personal growth, Evolution & Psychedelics
Tristan is a transformational artist, Certified Integrative Coach, and spiritual teacher. His mission is to help others release their artist's soul and most natural expression. We dive into the process of personal evolution, authenticity (and why it matters) and the use of psychedelics in…
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#19: MOLEEK BUSBY - The Bouncing Mindset & Conservationism
Moleek Busby a life-long conservationist, environmental justice advocate, musician, and an ex-bouncer in Oakland, CA. Moleek has spent the last ten years working in the environmental industry with high school kids. During that time, he moonlit as a bouncer in Oakland, CA. A California native,...
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#18: LETA JUSILLA - CBD & Cannabis Therapeutic Application
Dr. LeTa Jussila is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine who utilizes the consult, genetic testing, lab work, clinical experience and the Chinese medical paradigm to be able to help individuals be high functioning and live the life they desire. She specializes in Environmental Medicine…
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#17: PAUL ROBISON - Surviving Cancer Treatment & Slowing Your Lifestyle
Paul Robison has a deep understanding of what it takes to heal from disease. Beating cancer in his adolescence, surviving corporate burnout, and living with the long-term consequences of chemotherapy and radiation took him on a journey from being a patient of western medicine to a practitioner of...
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#16: KAT LEE - Fertility, Relationships & Medicinal Activities
Kat Lee is a fertility acupuncturist, relationship coach and writer. She is passionate about using the wisdom in Chinese Medicine to help people feel empowered in their health at the levels of mind, body and spirit. In this episode, we talk about navigating the fertility process in women, getting...
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#15: KAI VAN BODHI - Peak Performance, Adaptation & Longevity
Kai Van Bodhi is a pioneer in the field of Holistic Medicine integrating both Ancient Alchemy and Modern Neuroscience into a complete and accessible pathway to unlocking human potential. Holding a masters degree in Oriental Medicine he is an artful teacher of meditation, tai-chi, qigong and...
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#14: ISKAH BENSTOCK - Healing, Belief Systems & Making The Esoteric Accessible
Iskah Benstock facilitates various healing modalities for a wide range of clients. In this episode we talk about ancient practices, healing modalities, the pros/cons of the "new age" movement and how to make ancient practices accessible and relevant to modern people. We also discuss our...
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#13: BRITT BARRETT - Ayurvedic Principles & Navigating Health Crises
Britt Barrett is the founder of Daily Ayurveda, a platform helping people practice and embody Ayurvedic principles into daily living. The practice of Ayurveda has greatly helped her "incurable" gut issues. She now teaches all over the US helping people navigate gut health and chronic diseases.
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LM HIGHLIGHT REEL: Ep. # 1-3
This highlight reel extracts the gems from episodes 1-3. I extract the gems from training Gong Fu on a mountain for 9 years, the benefits of Kambo (Amazonian Tree Frog secretion) and using tonic herbalism / food as medicine.
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#12: CAITLIN THOMPSON - Psychedelics, Kambo & Mental Health
Caitlin Thompson is a neuroscientist, psychedelic advocate, entrepreneur and health enthusiast based out of San Diego, CA. She is the founder of EntheoZen, a supplement company that specializes in brain and mood health solutions. Caitlin has dedicated her life to sharing information, developing...
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#11: MICHAEL DIAMOND - Masculinity, Men's Work & Rites of Passage
Michael Diamond DC is the creator of Igknight the King. His programs and coaching help men embody healthy masculinity and brings men’s initiation and traditions into a modern context. He has been serving clients with Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) in his two wellness centers for two decades. In…
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#10: FABIAN MELENDEZ - Boxing, Health & Mindset
Fabian Melendez @melendezboxing , a 17-year veteran to the sport of boxing, a native of West Sacramento and an ex-300 pounder. He is currently a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. He began as an amateur boxer and eventually turned pro. He now teaches boxing classes from a fighter's...
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#9: LARISSA CONTE - Grief Rituals & Personal Evolution
Larissa Conte is the owner of Wayfinding, a platform that develops spaces for corporations to discuss, integrate and dialogue with rites of passage and grieving rituals. A huge piece of social dynamics revolve around dynamic self expression. As such, Larissa has found herself in the unique…
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