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The OPT2LIV Podcast

by OPT2LIV MEDICAL

Dr. Amy Banter & Eric share how their holistic primary care model helps patients live long high quality optimal lives.

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Episodes

  1. Healing Drop Foot & Chronic Pain: A Patient’s Success Story

    "The dog is free!" 🐕 In this inspiring episode, we sit down with our good friend and "uncle," Gary Lierman, to discuss his incredible journey from debilitating chronic pain to newfound freedom of movement. After years of pushing his body to the limit as a marathon runner, Gary faced a series of...

  2. Food is Medicine: The Healing Power of Regenerative Farming with Farmers Provisions

    At Opt2Liv, we deeply believe that food is medicine. When it comes to the protein we put into our bodies, we often say "you are what you eat," but the truth is, you are what your animals eat. Finding high-quality, local meat where you actually know what is going into it can be a major challenge....

  3. How Stress Can Literally Break Your Heart – The Truth About Heart Health & Stress Management

    Did you know that stress alone can cause a heart attack, even if your arteries are completely clear? It’s called Broken Heart Syndrome, and it’s a real and serious condition caused by extreme stress. In this video, Dr. Amy Banter and Eric Banter dive deep into the impact of stress on heart…

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  4. St. John Retreat Recap Video

    Dr. Amy & Eric recap their St. John Retreat hosted with Kim & Jeff Carlson. The annual St. John Retreat is hosted by OPT2LIV.com and RootsAndWingsYogaWellness.com. The Vision is to help people Break The Pace of their busy American Culture to reconnect internally and enjoy healthy living…

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  5. 10-Day Cellular Cleanse

    Dr. Amy Banter and Eric Banter highlight Standard Process' 10 Day Detox Program. This Detox Program supports whole body detoxification and helps your liver in the processing and removal of toxins from your body. Supports the body’s natural metabolic detoxification processes* Supports the body’s...

  6. The Journey Into Consciousness Book Workshop - Chapter 1

    Dr. Amy & Eric share the highlights from Chapter 1 of their book, The Journey Into Consciousness. This workshop guides the participants through two exercises to help find their natural states of Consciousness and establish a stillness practice, then ends with a guided meditation.

  7. Mount LeConte Retreat Recap

    The Banter's share their passion for leading retreats with their patients, so that they can step away from our busy culture and immerse themselves in healthy living consisting of their four pillars of health: Breathe, Eat, Move, Sleep.

  8. Conversation & Cases w/ Angie Frazier Managing Trauma

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric host Angie Frazier and chat about how movement helps people to manage life's traumas. We feel called to help heal the healthcare system through educating people on living optimally, and have watched these videos transform the lives of our Members and imagine that they can do...

  9. Conversations & Cases- Importance of Balancing Your Bloodsugar

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric chat about the importance of balancing your sugar for longevity of life. Dr. Amy highlights the life hacks found in the Glucose Revolution book by Jessie Inchauspe showing us ways to better manage our blood sugar levels. We feel called to help heal the healthcare system...

  10. Holistic Conversations & Cases: Cell Wellbeing

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric are grateful for the opportunity to be sharing the latest technology in testing with their patients. This new technology looks at an individual's epigenetics to determine imbalances in the body's systems and then creates a personalize plan that paves a path toward…

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  11. Holistic Conversations & Cases: Massage Therapy w/ Jody Camille

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric introduce Jody Camille, a massage therapist, that will be at OPT2LIV Thursday afternoon and Friday's. She offers 75 and 120 minute massages that starts with an intake to assure that the client We feel called to help heal the healthcare system through educating people on…

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  12. Conversations & Cases- Weight Loss & Obesity

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric talk about the epidemic of weight gain and obesity. Dr. Amy's case highlights the complexities of weight loss and the various approaches to bring the body back in to balance and boost metabolism. We feel called to help heal the healthcare system through educating people on...

  13. OPT2LIV MEDICAL- 50 Questions with Dr. Amy and Eric

    if you want to learn more about my wife, Dr. Amy, and I, and what we are doing to help people live a high-quality optimal lives then please tune-in to our quick video below! We feel called to help heal the healthcare system through educating people on living optimally, and have watched these…

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  14. Holistic Conversations & Cases- Allergies and Asthma

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric Banter begin a new podcast "Holistic Conversations & Cases". Each episode will include a Bantering :-) style holistic conversation followed by an actual medical case showing the healing benefits of their Holistic Primary Care Office in the Midwest. We feel called to help…

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  15. Holistic Conversation & Cases- Insomnia

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric Banter begin a new podcast "Holistic Conversations & Cases". Each episode will include a Bantering :-) style holistic conversation followed by an actual medical case showing the healing benefits of their Holistic Primary Care Office in the Midwest. We feel called to help…

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  16. Holistic Conversations & Cases- Gut Health

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric Banter begin a new podcast "Holistic Conversations & Cases". Each episode will include a Bantering :-) style holistic conversation followed by an actual medical case showing the healing benefits of their Holistic Primary Care Office in the Midwest. We feel called to help…

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  17. Holistic Conversations & Cases- Managing Autoimmunity

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric Banter begin a new podcast "Holistic Conversations & Cases". Each episode will include a Bantering :-) style holistic conversation followed by an actual medical case showing the healing benefits of their Holistic Primary Care Office in the Midwest. We feel called to help…

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  18. OPT2CHANGE In 21 Days

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric discuss their NEW OPT2CHANGE in 21 day program. A 21 day virtually guided program to help people integrate healthy changes in their life amidst the busy world! The program is based on Dr. Amy's 30+ years experience as a medical doctor and Eric's 15+ years experience as a...

  19. Hiking Mount Bierstadt Take 2

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric host Paul & Sherrie Reynolds and Todd & Nancy Louden to chat about their recent hike to the top of Mount Bierstadt. In this episode they share their vision, training, and hiking experience. Mount Bierstadt is a 14,065 foot mountain in the Rocky's.

  20. Hiking Mount Bierstadt Take 1

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric host Sherry Milnamow and chat about their recent hike to the top of Mount Bierstadt. In this episode they share their vision, training, and hiking experience. Mount Bierstadt is a 14,065 foot mountain in the Rocky's.

  21. OPT2LIV MEDICAL Podcast- Reducing Physician Burn-Out

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric highlight the benefits to physicians after their first year of Holistic Primary Care at OPT2LIV MEDICAL. In this podcast Dr. Amy shares the benefits to her quality of life and work after starting her own practice from working in the health system. ~~~ OPT2LIV MEDICAL is a...

  22. Podcast #15- OPT2LIV MEDICAL Celebrates 1st Year

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric highlight the benefits to patients after their first year of patient focused care at OPT2LIV MEDICAL. In this podcast enjoy patient testimonials and the formula that the Banter's followed to instill the life changing results with their patients.

  23. OPT2LIV MEDICAL Podcast #14- Integration of Yoga Into Medicine with Dr. Amy Banter, Eric, and Kim

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric Banter host Kim Carlson with Roots and Wings Yoga Wellness (https://www.rootsandwingsyogawellness.com/) to discuss the integration of yoga into medicine. The Banter's have been integrating the healing modalities of yoga into the care of patients/clients since 2007 with the...

  24. OPT2LIV MEDICAL Podcast #13- Dr. Amy Banter & Eric talk with Kim Carlson

    Primary Care The Way It Should Be Dr. Amy Banter & Eric talk with Kim Carlson with Roots and Wings Yoga Wellness (https://www.rootsandwingsyogawellness.com/) and look at her journey of helping others to realize their highest quality of life through yoga. Kim's yoga studio is within the OPT2LIV...

  25. OPT2LIV MEDICAL Podcast #12- How Dr. Amy Banter & Eric Found Optimal Living

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric share their journey towards optimal living. They share their first step to Break-The-Pace and how they now enjoy showing others how to do the same. OPT2LIV MEDICAL is a Holistic Primary Care Provider with offices in Indiana and Colorado. You can find us at www.opt2liv.com .…

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  26. OPT2LIV MEDICAL Podcast #11- Who Inspires Dr. Amy & Eric Banter

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric share what inspires them everyday to focus on how they Breathe ~ Eat ~ Move ~ Sleep. OPT2LIV MEDICAL is a Holistic Primary Care Provider with offices in Indiana and Colorado. You can find us at www.opt2liv.com . We are a team of highly qualified and expert primary care and...

  27. Inspirations of Nancy Hinkle- OPT2LIV MEDICAL Podcast #9

    Over the next few Podcasts Dr. Amy Banter & Eric Banter will be inviting guests that have inspired them along their journey of realizing OPT2LIV MEDICAL. Today's guest is Dr. Amy's mother, Nancy Hinkle. She shares her life journey and her secrets of joy and resiliency through life's peaks and...

  28. Inspirations of Linda Banter - OPT2LIV MEDICAL Podcast #8

    Over the next few Podcasts Dr. Amy Banter & Eric Banter will be inviting guests that have inspired them along their journey of realizing OPT2LIV MEDICAL. Today's guest is Linda Banter. She tells her story of how family, yoga, massage therapy, and caring for others has formed her into who she is...

  29. OPT2LIV MEDICAL Optimal FATS

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric share what are optimal carbohydrates for the body and where do you buy them. OPT2LIV MEDICAL is a Holistic Primary Care Provider with offices in Indiana and Colorado. You can find us at www.opt2liv.com . We are a team of highly qualified and expert primary care and wellness...

  30. OPT2LIV MEDICAL Quality Carbs

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric share what are optimal carbohydrates for the body and where do you buy them. OPT2LIV MEDICAL is a Holistic Primary Care Provider with offices in Indiana and Colorado. You can find us at www.opt2liv.com . We are a team of highly qualified and expert primary care and wellness...

  31. OPT2LIV MEDICAL Quality Protein

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric share what is an optimal protein for the body and where do you buy them. OPT2LIV MEDICAL is a Holistic Primary Care Provider with offices in Indiana and Colorado. You can find us at www.opt2liv.com . We are a team of highly qualified and expert primary care and wellness...

  32. OPT2LIV MEDICAL Optimizing Your Brain

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric share the importance of an optimal brain and how to achieve this preferred state.

  33. OPT2LIV MEDICAL Benefits of Engaging

    Dr. Amy Banter & Eric invite guest John Ameis to discuss the benefits that can be realized from integrating OPT2LIV MEDICAL in your life if you fully engage in your personalized plan set by Dr. Amy.

  34. OPT2LIV MEDICAL NEW BEGINNINGS

    Dr. Amy Banter and Eric share that this last week has been a week of New Beginnings for their kids and for them at OPT2LIV MEDICAL.

  35. OPT2LIV MEDICAL Kick-Off Weeek

    Dr. Amy Banter and Eric share their excitement for kicking off their OPT2LIV MEDICAL Vision that they have had for a few years.

  36. OPT2LIV Mornings Breathe Pillar What Is Yoga Nidra

    In this OPT2LIV Mornings Live Episode Dr. Amy Banter, Doug Anderson, and Eric Banter talk about how a Yoga Nidra practice can help people to better manage anxiety and stress. Yoga Nidra is a practice that dates back to around 1000 BC and today is used by Olympic Athletes, Executives, the…

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  37. Successful New Year's Resolutions

    Doug and Eric discuss the number of New Year’s Resolutions that are made and the statistics for how well people are in hitting their goals. They generally include eating better, exercising, slowing down, and just being better to oneself. To be successful one will need knowledge, a commitment, and...

  38. Successful Resolutions

    Dr. Amy and Eric breakdown what it takes to be successful with your New Year’s resolutions. They share that 80% of people fail to follow through with their resolutions. They breakdown what parts of the brain are responsible for this low performance and how to change this performance for the…

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  39. How OPT2LIV Pillars Boost the Immune System

    Dr. Amy and Eric talk about the importance of maintaining a healthy immune system and how the four pillars of OPT2LIV help. Dr. Amy shares that there is an increased number of people sick during the winter months due to the closed environments for living and highlights protocols for minimizing…

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  40. A Silent Retreat at the Abbey of Gethsemani

    Doug and Eric reflect on their most recent visit to the Abbey of Gethsemani, in Kentucky, on a silent retreat. They share their experience from prayer to hiking the 2000 acres of land. The spiritually healing experience was born from the welcoming atmosphere of the Abbey and the time that they…

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  41. Holiday Prep Stress Buster

    Doug and Eric talk about how to prepare for the stresses of the Holiday Season, and the importance of keeping your glass over half full or overflowing. For survival purposes the brain is intrigued with fear. It is our job as conscious human beings to realize the difference between real fear and...

  42. Back On Track

    Doug shares his recent tour and why it is hard sometimes to get back on track with your movement. Doug shares the benefits, challenges, and solutions. The benefits are energy, mental clarity, increased metabolism. The challenges are making a commitment and making the time. The solutions are find…

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  43. Why We All Need A Gut Test

    Dr. Amy shares the benefits of getting a gut test through OPT2LIV. She reviews the who, why, how, and what. The gut test is one of four tests that Dr. Amy suggests getting to help individuals learn how to live an optimal life. She shares that everyone would benefit from a comprehensive digestive...

  44. Moving Through Back Pain

    Dr. Amy shares her journey after a recent bout with acute back pain and how she used the Opt2Liv coaching protocols to move through it and facilitate her healing. Dr. highlights some of the statistics of back pain and starts with 84% of adults will have low back pain some time in their lives. She...

  45. How The Chakras Affect Optimal Living

    Dr. Amy Banter, Linda Banter, Kim Carlson, & Eric Banter are back to expand on what the chakras are and why knowing how they work could help someone to live optimally. The group breaks down each of the seven main chakras in the body: muladhara, svadhisthana, manipura, anahata, vishuddha, ajna,...

  46. Introduction To The Chakras

    Dr. Amy Banter, Linda Banter, Kim Carlson, & Eric Banter discuss what the Chakras are and how they are a part of our life. Eric shares how quantum physics is helping us to better understand the spiritual realm through proving that 4% of the energy in the universe is seen and measurable and that…

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  47. Nancy Schalk Connor Dives Into Trauma

    Dr. Amy, Doug, and Eric invited Nancy Schalk Connor back to talk about Trauma. Nancy shares that trauma is much more prevalent than we imagine. It is important to understand, because it actually changes the brain. Psychologists and psychiatrists refer to trauma as Big T and little “t”, where a...

  48. OPT2LIV Newest Coach Sarah Faulkner Shares Solutions for Stress/Anxiety

    Doug and Eric welcome the newest OPT2LIV Coach to the team, Sarah Faulkner. Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team from anxiety and depression to 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training modalities. Sarah shares her story for how the modalities of yoga helped her to successfully…

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  49. OPT2LIV Aroma Therapy with Kim Carlson

    Dr. Amy, Doug, and Eric welcome Kim Carlson from Roots and Wings Yoga Wellness back to talk about Aroma Therapy and Essential Oils. Kim specializes in combining essential oils with crystals to maximize the benefits for individuals. Dr. Amy shares that essential oils are extracts from plants that...

  50. OPT2LIV Coach Nancy Schalk Connor's Insights on Trauma

    Dr. Amy, Doug and Eric introduce OPT2LIV's newest coach Nancy Schalk Connor, who is a yoga pioneer in the state of Indiana. Her passion for yoga has given her experience with running a yoga studio, certifying yoga students, and conducting research for our National Institutes of Health's...

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Dr. Amy Banter & Eric share how their holistic primary care model helps patients live long high quality optimal lives.

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