EPISODE SUMMARY:

A Quick Outline for the Tests You Can Take

01:57 BLOODWORK (1)

• A holistic doctor may order a third more blood tests than a regular medical doctor for a physical exam.
• Comprehensive bloodwork gives your holistic doctor a 360-degree view of what may be going on in your body.

02:54 PATHOGENS (2)

• Pathogens are harmful viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites called microorganisms.
• Testing for pathogens can include Lyme, stool, and mold tests.
• Lyme test from DNA ConneXions detects the cause of Lyme disease and ten other co-pathogens.
• Stool test from Diagnostic Solutions Lab assesses your gut microbiome.
• Mold test from Mosaic Diagnostics (formerly Great Plains Laboratory) detects the presence of mycotoxins in your body.

05:16 CHEMICAL MESSENGERS (3)

• Testing for chemical messengers include the adrenal saliva test and the Neuro HPA Focus panel.
• Adrenal saliva test from DiagnosTechs measures your cortisol levels over twenty-four hours.
• Neuro HPA Focus panel from Machemehl Method Institute measures your brain chemistry.

06:16 DNA (4)

• Testing your DNA includes nutrigenomic test from GXSciences and Max Rx test from ClarityX.
• Nutrigenomic test analyzes your genetic blueprint to determine what diet and nutrients you need to maintain optimal health and wellness.
• Max Rx test determines what medications may work best for you according to your DNA.

TEST RESOURCES:

• Lyme test - DNA ConneXions
• Stool test - Diagnostic Solutions Lab
• Personal Mold test - Mosaic Diagnostics, formerly The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc.
• Home Mold test - EnviroBiomics, Inc
• Adrenal test - DiagnosTechs
• Brain chemistry test - Machemehl Method Institute
• Nutrigenomic DNA test - GXSciences Innovative Genomic Solutions
• Medication (Max Rx) DNA test - ClarityX

RESOURCES:

• YourTruthRevealed.com/Infinity – Free eBook and Webinar by Dr Tenesha Wards
• YourTruthRevealed.com – Newsletter and Previous Seasons

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EPISODE SUMMARY:

In this episode, Dr. Tenesha Wards discusses various functional medicine tests that can provide valuable insights into identifying the root causes of chronic symptoms. Functional medicine tests are not widely recognized in mainstream medicine but are essential in uncovering conditions such as chronic Lyme disease and co-infections that may go undetected by conventional methods.

01:35 Dr. Wards reveals the results of several tests, starting with blood work that can indicate low or high stomach acid levels. 06:07 She explains that high LDL and low HDL cholesterol levels can signify liver stress, while elevated C-reactive protein levels can indicate inflammation in the heart. 08:10 The presence of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can explain chronic fatigue.

10:10 Furthermore, Dr. Wards highlights the importance of the adrenal test, which measures circadian rhythms and helps assess stress levels.

11:51 Chronic infections can cause extreme stress, and 13:09 stealth pathogens hide within the body. When good bacteria levels are high, it may indicate an ongoing fight against something harmful. 14:49 Additionally, the episode discusses the presence of microscopic parasites, 16:30 the testing of brain chemicals for medication determination, and 17:18 pharmacogenetic tests for personalized medication selection.

19:06 The episode also covers mold testing to identify mycotoxins and 20:49 the ERMI test to determine if there is mold in one's home. 21:15 An MTHFR genetic mutation is mentioned, which can indicate poor detoxification ability.

21:58 Functional medicine Lyme tests are emphasized for their increased accuracy in detecting Lyme disease, 23:19 as only 30% of tick bites leave a bullseye rash. 23:30 If caught within six months, Lyme disease is treatable with Doxycycline.

23:57 Dr. Wards explains that stealth pathogens can build biofilm protective shells. 24:11 And the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, responsible for Lyme disease, has a corkscrew-like shape that allows it to spiral into the body. 25:07 Lymphatic massages can disturb the hidden pathogens.

25:52 The episode highlights the global impact of Lyme disease, mentioning a 5,300-year-old ice mummy found to have Lyme. 26:55 Lyme disease is named after Lyme, Connecticut, 26:55 while the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi is named after the doctor who discovered it.

RESOURCES:

• YourTruthRevealed.com/Infinity – Free eBook and Webinar by Dr Tenesha Wards
• YourTruthRevealed.com – Newsletter and Previous Seasons

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EPISODE SUMMARY:

• 00:00:48 Many of us endure similar symptoms.
• 00:01:35 Detoxing your body can cause herxing.
• 00:02:51 Our body requires energy to heal.
• 00:03:31 The Emotion Code is a great way to release emotion.
• 00:03:45 Difficult emotions can affect our physical tissue.
• 00:04:44 Healing usually means changing our lifestyle.
• 00:04:55 Drinking purified water and eating organically.
• 00:05:38 Having a positive mindset helps.
• 00:06:11 Practicing mindfulness to let go of negative thoughts.
• 00:06:44 Letting go of all blocks to self-love on a soul level.

RESOURCES:

• YourTruthRevealed.com/Infinity – Free eBook and Webinar by Dr Tenesha Wards
• YourTruthRevealed.com – Newsletter and Previous Seasons

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Tenesha Wards is a functional medicine doctor. She personally healed from Lyme disease, the Epstein Bar virus, and Hashimoto. From her training with top doctors in the U.S. and her personal experience, she treats her patients holistically.

TRANSCRIPT

[00:00:00] Erika:

I share with you the power of self-knowledge, exploring your hidden physical and mental health potential. I'm eager to share how I'm healing from chronic Lyme disease as I interview helping professionals. I share my journey because now more than ever collectively, we are suffering from chronic inflammation, fatigue, and anxiety. I provide reasons why and how to thrive once again. This episode marks the beginning when Dr. Tanesha Wards asks me questions about my persistent and mysterious symptoms. Listen, as she asks me questions about my symptoms that finally lead to an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

[00:00:54] Tenesha:

“I think telling your story, very powerful and thank you for sharing it, can help people get a diagnosis sooner and get help sooner versus suffering for decades. And if we can do that for one person, I think it's worth telling your story a hundred times. Erika, your journey has been long, and your story goes back deep. Why don't you start from the beginning and kind of tell us what your symptoms were, what drug you in the doctor's offices to begin with?

[00:01:48] Erika:

From 2009 to about 2017, I was super busy with my private practice as a counselor, teaching meditation and yoga. Doing events and workshops. I did a business mindfulness training for executives and juggling basically two businesses at the same time.

[00:02:08] Erika:

Raising a pre-teen, and boom, I just started spiraling down and I got to the point where I couldn't sleep. and that was, like so uncomfortable and I didn't understand why I was having so much difficulty. It went on for about six months. I just kept saying to my husband, I don't feel right. I don't feel right. I can't even function, but don't even want to leave the house. And that's not my personality. I like being out and doing things, but I didn't know how I was going feel. It was awful.

[00:02:47] Tenesha:

I would call this section in your life kind of a busy mom syndrome section, right? Running a practice, a second business, you know, pre-teen, which should be manageable, right? Like if we should ourselves, right? That should be manageable to an extent. But you felt something was not right and it wasn't manageable.

[00:03:08] Erika:

No. And it kept getting worse and worse and worse. Eventually, it was Thanksgiving of 2017, and I remember laying there and trying to go to sleep and I said to my husband, David, I cannot do this one more night. I'm just laying here feeling agitated, feeling sick, and not getting any rest. I know that if you don't get enough sleep, you start to hallucinate, which I wasn't quite yet, but I was on the verge of just like, what is reality? And I asked him, I begged him to take me to the hospital and he wouldn't. And I think there was some denial there and not wanting it to be as bad as it really was. And I called my mom, she took me straight to the hospital. And they said I had an anxiety disorder and insomnia.

[00:03:55] Tenesha:

They might not have been wrong. You hit a place of delirium when you're not sleeping. Think of that movie Fight Club. Like you hit a place of what's reality and what's not. I hear that a lot from my patients with specifically with Lyme and mold. When they can't sleep, they get into a twilight state. Yes....]]>You know your body best when feeling unwell. Keep advocating for yourself to find practitioners that can truly help you. Looking outside of the medical profession into alternative healing may give you the answer you truly need.

Tenesha Wards is a functional medicine doctor. She personally healed from Lyme disease, the Epstein Bar virus, and Hashimoto. From her training with top doctors in the U.S. and her personal experience, she treats her patients holistically.

TRANSCRIPT

[00:00:00] Erika:

I share with you the power of self-knowledge, exploring your hidden physical and mental health potential. I'm eager to share how I'm healing from chronic Lyme disease as I interview helping professionals. I share my journey because now more than ever collectively, we are suffering from chronic inflammation, fatigue, and anxiety. I provide reasons why and how to thrive once again. This episode marks the beginning when Dr. Tanesha Wards asks me questions about my persistent and mysterious symptoms. Listen, as she asks me questions about my symptoms that finally lead to an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

[00:00:54] Tenesha:

“I think telling your story, very powerful and thank you for sharing it, can help people get a diagnosis sooner and get help sooner versus suffering for decades. And if we can do that for one person, I think it's worth telling your story a hundred times. Erika, your journey has been long, and your story goes back deep. Why don't you start from the beginning and kind of tell us what your symptoms were, what drug you in the doctor's offices to begin with?

[00:01:48] Erika:

From 2009 to about 2017, I was super busy with my private practice as a counselor, teaching meditation and yoga. Doing events and workshops. I did a business mindfulness training for executives and juggling basically two businesses at the same time.

[00:02:08] Erika:

Raising a pre-teen, and boom, I just started spiraling down and I got to the point where I couldn't sleep. and that was, like so uncomfortable and I didn't understand why I was having so much difficulty. It went on for about six months. I just kept saying to my husband, I don't feel right. I don't feel right. I can't even function, but don't even want to leave the house. And that's not my personality. I like being out and doing things, but I didn't know how I was going feel. It was awful.

[00:02:47] Tenesha:

I would call this section in your life kind of a busy mom syndrome section, right? Running a practice, a second business, you know, pre-teen, which should be manageable, right? Like if we should ourselves, right? That should be manageable to an extent. But you felt something was not right and it wasn't manageable.

[00:03:08] Erika:

No. And it kept getting worse and worse and worse. Eventually, it was Thanksgiving of 2017, and I remember laying there and trying to go to sleep and I said to my husband, David, I cannot do this one more night. I'm just laying here feeling agitated, feeling sick, and not getting any rest. I know that if you don't get enough sleep, you start to hallucinate, which I wasn't quite yet, but I was on the verge of just like, what is reality? And I asked him, I begged him to take me to the hospital and he wouldn't. And I think there was some denial there and not wanting it to be as bad as it really was. And I called my mom, she took me straight to the hospital. And they said I had an anxiety disorder and insomnia.

[00:03:55] Tenesha:

They might not have been wrong. You hit a place of delirium when you're not sleeping. Think of that movie Fight Club. Like you hit a place of what's reality and what's not. I hear that a lot from my patients with specifically with Lyme and mold. When they can't sleep, they get into a twilight state. Yes. During your day sometimes, and that causes anxiety. Then you get into a feedback loop of what's real, what's not. What am I saying? What am I doing? That's a whole other syndrome all in itself.

[00:04:21] Erika:

I agree. I remember a social worker at the hospital highly encouraged that I go to outpatient. Which was kind of funny for me because being a counselor and on the other side of all this. The reason why I chose to go to outpatient was they had a nurse and a doctor I wanted to be monitored on the medication.

[00:04:44] Tenesha: And being in the field, you know too much.

[00:04:47] Erika: Right, it was hard. I have mental health issues in my family. It's all in the genes.

Tenesha: It made perfect sense getting a diagnosis of anxiety. Well, you didn't question it.

[00:04:56] Erika: No I didn't.

[00:05:00] Tenesha: And at that point they thought you were on staff?

[00:05:00] Erika: Yes. I had a lot of empathy for the guy who was leading us in group because he was young and beginning his internship. I have no idea why I did this, but I raised my hand and said, “Can I lead everybody through meditation?”

Tenesha: I love it. We can't help ourselves, can we?

[00:05:16] Erika: And then he let me. He said, “Well that was really good. When's the last time you saw a client?” And I said about two weeks ago. And he just was shocked. And yeah, several of the patients thought that I was staff.

[00:05:30] Tenesha: This is why I love your story, and I think it's so powerful because you have been on both sides of this. You've been a practitioner and you've been a patient, you can understand both sides. You’ve seen the holes in the system that we’ll get to and talk about at some point in our journey. How long did the outpatient psychiatric care go on? Did you feel like that pulled you out of something? What were the next steps?

[00:05:52] Erika:

Yeah. I think it really did. I was there for maybe a week. I was sleeping eleven hours at night. We went to London in July (2018) and I did pretty good. But I wouldn't say that I was healthy, I still felt like there was something behind the scenes that wasn’t right.

[00:06:13] Tenesha: But you were functional.

Erika: I was functioning, yeah.

Tenesha: Yeah. And know we know that that was a flare up, going up and down. You were probably in a flare and your body was able to recover some to be functional. But I tell people this all the time, you're the only one in your body. If you know something's not right, it's probably not.

[00:06:32] Tenesha: Right. Hanging onto that and knowing, but also what's the alternative? . You have to t trudge forward.

[00:06:38] Erika: I agree. I purposely went to an integrative psychiatrist who I actually interviewed on this podcast before. And his name is Dr. Brent Turnipseed.  

Tenesha: What makes a psychiatrist an integrative psychiatrist?

Erika: He educated me about supplements. He was the one that said, “We really need to get you a physical, we need to make sure that there's no underlying illness. But here's the catcher, we didn't catch anything.

[00:07:08] Tenesha: They're not just looking at it from a western medicine scope. He's looking at mind, body, and at lifestyle. That's really great. But he was onto something, he knew something was causing these episodes, these issues, your inability to function.

[00:07:21] Erika: Yes. And if we look at my symptoms at that time: when I would lay down, I would feel this stinging go from the base of my spine up to my head, and it felt like it was vibrating. I believe now maybe that was my nervous system.

Tenesha: Stimulated or overstimulated.

Erika: Yeah, and my knees felt weird like jelly. I couldn't trust that they were going to function right.

[00:07:44] Tenesha: Kind of like if you got off a really crazy roller coaster.

Erika: Yes.

Tenesha: I've heard that before. I've had multiple patients say I feel like my knees are going to give out. That would've been a red flag for me at the time that it could be Lyme disease. Spoiler alert. I had something very similar. We're going to talk about it at some point, that we've both had similar paths to an extent with our diagnoses. Also, the symptoms that move and attack different organ systems, including the nervous system and the digestive system. This is another big red flag for Lyme, it doesn't look the same in any patient. It mimics other things and looks like ten different things at once. It's a hard thing to diagnose because of that. But the knees would've tipped me off at the time, but to probably most practitioners, well that's weird. Like what's going on with your musculature?

Tenesha: That's how you spent the last couple years. Weird symptoms and working with a psychiatrist who knew there was something but didn't find it. You were able to get your practice back up and going after that stent.  

[00:08:40] Erika:  I think I took one month off total from seeing clients.

[00:08:46] Tenesha: I think that speaks to your sheer will and tenacity as a person to heal, to be better, and to be normal. A lot of people don't do that when they feel so bad or they can't do that.

[00:09:00] Erika:  Yes and at that time I did want to look at my neurotransmitters. I took (the information) to my integrative psychiatrist and said, I think I'm on the wrong med. I need to be on this med. And it actually ended up being a better choice.

[00:09:12] Tenesha:

Again, relying on yourself and your own clinical experience and knowing your body. This reminds me of a quote that I put in my book by Beyonce that says, “I've learned that it is no one else's job to take care of me but me.”

[00:09:25] Tenesha:

I mean, we have to be our own advocates. Because doctors are human and the more specialized they are, they’re not looking at the whole body. I had a mentor say, “The more specialized a practitioner, the dumber they get because they’re looking through a smaller scope. But you knew in your body this isn't right either.

[00:09:46] Erika:

Right. And I guess because I've been a practitioner for so long, I don't expect somebody else to have all the answers. I do choose the people that I wanna help me very carefully, but I don't have . . . what is the white coat syndrome?

Tenesha: God complex.

Erika: Yeah. None of that.

[00:10:04] Tenesha: I think it's worth pointing out you, somebody who's educated and a practitioner, and how hard your journey has been to get to the root, to get to the cause. And you're above average in education, in medical knowledge, probably also medical intuition, knowing you. Imagine what people that aren't in the field have gone through. It's heartbreaking. It's hard to watch. I've cried with so many patients on their intake listening to this.

[00:10:33] Erika:

One of the major motivations for doing the podcast, and I'm writing a book about it also, is to help people understand that there are options. I've been through all this. I want other people to benefit from it, not just me. If I learn something, I'm gonna share it quickly even if people don't want to hear it.

[00:10:52] Tenesha: We absolutely share that mission, and I am in awe of you for your vulnerability and using this platform to do it.

Erika:  It’s a little scary.

Tenesha: Absolutely, absolutely. Vulnerability is right? But again, people need to hear it. Why the suffering if we can't pay it forward and help somebody? It can't be pointless.

[00:11:14] Erika:

And that's a motivator for me. I've always wanted to get better and I'm still on that journey. It's because of people like you that have gone through something similar and made that your mission to help other people. I just see the collective that we keep advancing. And I think that's the whole point.

Tenesha: Take us up to the moment before Covid. I think we can all remember like January, February, and March 2020. And it was still a lot of unknowns with Covid. We didn't know what the world was doing. And everybody's in fight or flight. We're losing people that we know. To not feel well through that, I can't imagine. Kind of walk us through that to now.

[00:12:22] Erika:

Yeah, around that time, I was sick for a few months and one day I told my husband, “I know this crappy feeling. I can remember when I was twelve when I had mano. And again, it wasn't my doctors coming to these conclusions, I had to rely on myself. And sure enough, I tested positive for mono. It seemed like I didn't really recover. And in September of 2020, we moved into our house on an acre and a half of which we're at now. I Love this place and slowing everything down. That December, I remember wrapping my dad's present for Christmas Eve and I couldn't breathe. I was gasping for breath. David was there with me, I said, “I need to go to the hospital. And this time you're taking me. We're not gonna go through what we've been through before. I started having a panic attack on the way over there because I couldn't breathe. And that's really scary. I get there and said, “Can I get a breathing treatment?” And they said, “Well, I don't think you really need it.” And I said, “Let's do it anyway.”

Tenesha: Good for you.

Erika: They did, and they sent me home.

Tenesha: You weren't having a heart attack or cardiac arrest. And that is where emergency medicine is needed, but if all of that looks okay, they have nothing else to offer.

[00:13:45] Erika:

Exactly. And now looking back, that was when Cedar (season) was really starting to peak. I was having a massive allergic reaction. It was scary. That January, I noticed my balance was starting to get bad. I live in a two-story house, and I fell down the stairs. And then I fell again just walking out the front door. That was not normal. You know, there was just no explanation for it.

[00:14:13] Tenesha: Were your knees feeling like jelly at this time, too? Or was it truly balance

and neurological?

[00:14:18] Erika:

I think it was more balance and neurological. And then I had so much inflammation in my nose that I couldn't breathe at night. I had like these major like nose strips. You know, I would always have a little bit of glue on my face.

Tenesha: Attractive.

Erika: It's great. My allergist said, “Well, I think you should get nose surgery.” I got had four different procedures done to help open up all the sinuses, but in the back of my mind I'm still thinking, why do I have much inflammation?

[00:14:48] Tenesha:

Definitely cedar causes inflammation and a histamine reaction. We now know something about your house that we didn't know then. That there was mold exposure in the house, which also causes inflammation and histamine. We now know that you have some methylation issues, meaning you're a poor detoxer. The surgery was probably hard on you with anesthesia and pain medications. That has to be detoxed out.

[00:15:09] Erika:

Yeah. In March of 2021, I got my covid vaccination. And now looking back, I think that what happened is that that caused an autoimmune response, it flared up again.

[00:15:25] Tenesha:

Let's break that down. The Covid vaccine, if it's doing what it's supposed to do, it's causing an immune reaction in your body. It's causing inflammation whether it's the infection or the vaccine. You started making antibodies against Covid. You are in an inflammatory storm at the moment. None of that you did wrong or on purpose. It was just a string of unfortunate events that at really worked your immune system hard.

[00:15:49] Erika:

Yes. And that was when my symptoms got to the point where I had to stop working again. I noticed my energy was super low. Excruciating headache. I went to a neurologist, and she said, “How many headaches do you have a week? And I said, “You’re not getting what I'm saying. They don't ever go away. It's not like there's a beginning and an end.” And they kept trying to pinpoint it as a migraine, but that didn't seem right. They put me on medication, and I realized I shouldn't have even been taking more than four in a month.

[00:16:24] Erika: But they didn't even say that when they prescribed it. I had to read it on the fine print, which at that time I could barely read.

Tenesha: That's concerning.

Erika: Yeah, I couldn't see very well. And memory loss again, the balance got really bad, the wobbly knees started again, and muscle aches. I felt like I had the flu, but it's not exactly like having the flu. It’s like my muscles felt stiff and fluidy if that makes sense.

[00:16:56] Tenesha:

The way I described it was it was deeper than the flu aches. It's almost in the bone, it’s like that or the synovial fluid in between your joints. It's deeper than just aches of the flu and it doesn't let up.

[00:17:09] Erika:

Right. And my neck was in so much pain and so stiff that I couldn't really move it. I started going to a physical therapist and I have interviewed her also. She's in the episode about pain if you wanna listen to that. She said at some point I think we're just gonna have to give up here. I don't wanna do that, but you're not making any progress. And we had even done dry needling which is extremely painful.

Tenesha: Yes, it is.

Erika: I was just like do whatever you can do to help alleviate this constant pain. It didn't do anything.

[00:17:44] Tenesha: You know, physical therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists are the first line of defense often to see a Lyme disease patient. I think it's missed a lot because people are in pain and that's where they seek first.

[00:17:51] Erika:

I agree. After I went to physical therapy and she said, “Really, I think it's an autoimmune issue. I had a routine allergy shot, which I had been doing for him almost three years, not a big deal. I felt kind of like a panic attack was coming on and I couldn't breathe very well. One of the allergy doctors who I'd never met before, said, “Well, you're going into anaphylactic shock. It was his first shot I heard him say to the nurse. I was like, oh man. I was laying down and, sure enough, I just shot straight up, gasped, and I could breathe. That was just very bizarre.

[00:18:37] Tenesha:

Again, this whole inflammation cascade I think you were in.

Erika: He was one of the coolest doctors. He said, “You definitely have an autoimmune issue. Let me order all this blood work and the ANA was positive.”  

Tenesha: It's definitely an autoimmune]]>d7503af1-dd4a-4059-b221-de1a6e8ddb8eThu, 23 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -050027:50nofull41414You know your body best when feeling unwell. Keep advocating for yourself to find practitioners that can truly help you. Looking outside of the medical profession into alternative healing may give you the answer you truly need.Erika Marcoux0) Know Your Mystery Illness: How to Uncover the Root Cause with Erika Marcoux, MAAs fate would have it what began as debilitating symptoms led to Erika's surprising diagnosis. And this struggle evolved into a radical transformation that affects every aspect of her wellbeing. In season four, she's eager to share her story knowing you, too, will benefit from her health discoveries.

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Had I known that moving into our forever home would finally weakened my body of almost all vitality, I probably would have stayed put. Hugged at the Southeast corner by a slender creek, we named our property and abode Villa Girasole. With such a cheerful name, the sunflower house, we foresaw saw transforming the forgotten property and aged home into a peaceful haven.

However, this place had its own plan. Ready to reveal a nasty truth about what had been hiding in my body for decades. Villa Girasole has ravaged my health then showed me a path to reclaim it.

What began as general malaise progresses into a lasting headache so debilitating, I can no longer form cohesive thoughts. My brain feels swollen, pushing outward on my skull as the bones refuse to budge. My neck and jaw feel like fused joints, attempting to move in stiff discord. I’m no longer able to read for my eyes blur the words and my lack of balance cause several unexpected falls. Insomnia is rearing its ugly head of which I battled years prior. For months, I see medical specialists saying that according to their tests, I’m healthy.

MRIs of my brain and neck are clear and unable to show any reason for my misery. A neurologist throws migraine pills and injections at my relentless headache with no effectiveness. And a rheumatologist decides that of the six auto-immune diseases she screens, I have none.

Furthermore, what begins as a routine allergy shot reveals a distinct clue as to what is secretly plaguing my body. Minutes after I receive a shot, the office begins to swirl, my throat closes, my body panics and shuts down. I’m straining to hear the allergy doctors say to the nurse, “This is the first time I’ve given an epinephrin injection.”

I must be going into anaphylactic shock. As he prepares the syringe, I imagine the scene in Pulp Fiction the movie when actress Uma Thurman passes out from a drug overdose and actor John Travolta stabs her in the heart with a huge needle filled with adrenaline.

Similarly, as the needle pierces my thigh, I lunge upright with a huge gasp of air just as I suspected. After an hour of being monitored, I call my dad to arrive and drive me home. The three of us are confused about why I went into anaphylactic shock, another piece of the mystery unsolved.

Several days later, I had my blood drawn for a comprehensive panel. The results show that my body’s beginning to attack its own tissue which can lead to an auto-immune disease. I feel terrified and confused, not knowing what to do next.

I am immensely grateful when my neighbor living on the other side of the creek from our home suggests I see Tenisha Wards who is a functional medicine doctor. She orders a handful of functional medicine labs for me to complete. And they indicate there are several pathogens in my intestines, and that my liver, heart, and neurological system are stressed.

I also had the presence of toxic mold in my body that appears to be coming from our forever home. What’s more is the final and most dreadful diagnosis that I will reveal in further episodes.

The solution is treating the root cause of my mystery illness with natural remedies, including a lot of rest outside on my property. I use the most unusual methods as medical interventions have no effect. All these methods are completely new to me, although most have been employed for thousands of years.

I endure ancient remedies to an ancient illness that has become a modern and worldwide epidemic. These methods include colon hydrotherapy and cupping massage employed by the ancient Egyptians. Detox procedures and parasite cleanses. And a...]]>As fate would have it what began as debilitating symptoms led to Erika's surprising diagnosis. And this struggle evolved into a radical transformation that affects every aspect of her wellbeing. In season four, she's eager to share her story knowing you, too, will benefit from her health discoveries.

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Had I known that moving into our forever home would finally weakened my body of almost all vitality, I probably would have stayed put. Hugged at the Southeast corner by a slender creek, we named our property and abode Villa Girasole. With such a cheerful name, the sunflower house, we foresaw saw transforming the forgotten property and aged home into a peaceful haven.

However, this place had its own plan. Ready to reveal a nasty truth about what had been hiding in my body for decades. Villa Girasole has ravaged my health then showed me a path to reclaim it.

What began as general malaise progresses into a lasting headache so debilitating, I can no longer form cohesive thoughts. My brain feels swollen, pushing outward on my skull as the bones refuse to budge. My neck and jaw feel like fused joints, attempting to move in stiff discord. I’m no longer able to read for my eyes blur the words and my lack of balance cause several unexpected falls. Insomnia is rearing its ugly head of which I battled years prior. For months, I see medical specialists saying that according to their tests, I’m healthy.

MRIs of my brain and neck are clear and unable to show any reason for my misery. A neurologist throws migraine pills and injections at my relentless headache with no effectiveness. And a rheumatologist decides that of the six auto-immune diseases she screens, I have none.

Furthermore, what begins as a routine allergy shot reveals a distinct clue as to what is secretly plaguing my body. Minutes after I receive a shot, the office begins to swirl, my throat closes, my body panics and shuts down. I’m straining to hear the allergy doctors say to the nurse, “This is the first time I’ve given an epinephrin injection.”

I must be going into anaphylactic shock. As he prepares the syringe, I imagine the scene in Pulp Fiction the movie when actress Uma Thurman passes out from a drug overdose and actor John Travolta stabs her in the heart with a huge needle filled with adrenaline.

Similarly, as the needle pierces my thigh, I lunge upright with a huge gasp of air just as I suspected. After an hour of being monitored, I call my dad to arrive and drive me home. The three of us are confused about why I went into anaphylactic shock, another piece of the mystery unsolved.

Several days later, I had my blood drawn for a comprehensive panel. The results show that my body’s beginning to attack its own tissue which can lead to an auto-immune disease. I feel terrified and confused, not knowing what to do next.

I am immensely grateful when my neighbor living on the other side of the creek from our home suggests I see Tenisha Wards who is a functional medicine doctor. She orders a handful of functional medicine labs for me to complete. And they indicate there are several pathogens in my intestines, and that my liver, heart, and neurological system are stressed.

I also had the presence of toxic mold in my body that appears to be coming from our forever home. What’s more is the final and most dreadful diagnosis that I will reveal in further episodes.

The solution is treating the root cause of my mystery illness with natural remedies, including a lot of rest outside on my property. I use the most unusual methods as medical interventions have no effect. All these methods are completely new to me, although most have been employed for thousands of years.

I endure ancient remedies to an ancient illness that has become a modern and worldwide epidemic. These methods include colon hydrotherapy and cupping massage employed by the ancient Egyptians. Detox procedures and parasite cleanses. And a complete overhaul but my dietary habits.

I share my journey because now more than ever we all need to take heed if we are going to thrive and be a healthy civilization.

***

I’m excited to take you on my journey of healing and discovery to help you live your best life. Here’s to beginning season four. I’m Erika Marcoux. And as always, thank you for listening.

Zack is in the movement counseling master’s program at Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. He is a certified personal trainer, a fitness nutrition specialist, and a brain health trainer. He is a yoga instructor and has a black belt in karate.

➤SUMMARY

1. You have a true insider’s look on depression. What is your personal story?

· The perfect storm at 18 years old, best friend killed. Not just grief, but depression.

· Friends were leaving for college no support system. Dropped out of college.

· Karate school shut down. (Mental illness manifests in early twenties.)

· Moody punk rocker. Bass player for several bands. Played at CBGBs, opened for big bands, had a record label. But was miserable. Didn’t know what was happening.

· Real serious. Pit in my stomach, despair.

· Felt like midnight all the time. Life went from color to black and white.

· At about 8 pm a lot of thought about death. Feeding the fear wolf.

· Only thinking about negative things, all messed up. Tough time concentrating.

2. What was your turning point and what depression relief strategy was most effective for you?

· Took over a decade to heal and life to slowly come back to color.

· Deepest depression at 5’9′ weighted 125 pounds. Teaching fitness classes and working out was a biproduct of martial arts.

· Lifting weights, muscles growing, and had more control. Felt better and not getting sick all the time.

· Movement and physical activity are the main coping mechanism and relief strategy.

3. I believe that half of the treatment for mental illness is counseling and the other half medication. What is your opinion?

· Medication and therapy are the West’s gifts to the world. The East’s gifts are yoga and martial arts.

· There is no single definition of depression. There can be various causes of our depression. It can be genetic, chemical, or physical issues.

· It can be brought on by grief, PTSD, or troubling relationships.

· Mindset requires real work toward personal development. Always sharpening the sword.

· Requires: discipline, patience with self, and an open mind and positive attitude.

4. What are practical steps someone can take to lift them out of depression?

· Writing something down is the first step of taking an idea out of your head and into the real world.

· What got me through the darkest times was shifting focus to what I could control.

· I would create a list of all the things I’d like to change in my life. Then cross things off once it was done. Small victories.

· Split the list into two categories: Life Goals and Daily Goals.

5. Lastly, how do you train people to have healthier brains and how does this impact depression?

· Daniel Amen’s book “Change Your Brain Change Your Life.” Cognitive reserve and denser brain.

· Cognitive decline. Exercise and physical activity help. Less brain shrinkage.

· Coordination strengthens a lobe in the brain (cerebellum). Start juggling, play pickleball.

· When you get your heart rate up and do something mentally challenging, you start to see angiogenesis, the development of new blood vessels in your brain. Neurogenesis the process by which new neurons are formed in the brain.

➤RESOURCES and LINKS

Zack Rutledge: https://tinyurl.com/yrt8w33y

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com/listen

Manny received his master’s degree in occupational therapy from Bay Path University in Massachusetts. He’s currently an MBA candidate at Boston university’s Questrom school of business. He has a mental health occupational therapist at Cape Cod Healthcare and a yoga instructor.

➤RESOURCES

Manny Marrero: https://www.instagram.com/manny_marrero

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com/listen

➤SUMMARY

1. What is your role and how do you help people?

· Mental Health Occupational Therapist. Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Trauma Informed Care, Sensory Modulation, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, work for NAMI.

· Vulnerability is a sign of strength and not of weakness. Lack of insight and awareness as to what is out there. Especially men, it’s time to say that you need help. It’s okay to be vulnerable say that you’re struggling. It was me at one point.

2. What is your personal journey with PTSD?

· Marine Corps 2001 – 2009. 4 years active duty. My first day of boot camp was just before 9/11. At 18 years old I was in the war zone at the Iraq-Kuwait border. I was in the front lines for 7 months in intense combat.

· I returned to California and didn’t have time to process. Went back into training. In 2007, I was deployed to Falluja in Iraq for 8 months. I lost my friend, which hit me hard. After I left the marines, I wasn’t sleeping well and had anxiety all the time.

· I didn’t know about PTSD and there was more stigma then. The marines weren’t concerned about mental health.

· At 22 years old, I was on active duty and drifting as a civilian. Self-medicating with alcohol, in toxic relationships, reckless and impulsive. I struggled from 2005 – 2009. Was dating my now wife who was studying psychology. She said I had PTSD yet I was in denial. I later told the VA that I needed help.

· I was in therapy for a year and stopped drinking. I gained insight and self-awareness. I had been blaming yourself and felt broken in some way, thinking I’d never get better. I did the inner work and researched. Medications helped for a small period of time. Then I did yoga, exercise, medication, and mindfulness. I went to a veteran silent retreat. This helped me cope and be more mindful, kind, and gentle to myself and then to others. People started to notice a difference.

· I finished college, whereas before I failed out. I graduated top of my class. I went to graduate school for OT and graduated top of my class. Now I’m getting my MBA.

How do you define PTSD?

· PTSD is a natural response to unnatural events.

· Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it.

· Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

· If the symptoms get worse, last for months or even years, and interfere with your day-to-day functioning, you may have PTSD.

· Most people who go through traumatic events may have temporary difficulty adjusting and coping, but with time and good self-care, they usually get better.

· Getting effective treatment after PTSD symptoms develop can be critical to reduce symptoms and improve function.

What would you like men and specifically veterans to know?

· We all suffer, it’s the human condition. Many suffer in silence. But there are solutions to problems we face, there are resources and programs. Like occupational therapy, NAMI, counseling, medications, and yoga.

· Mindfulness – once you...]]>Suffering with PTSD from fighting in the War in Iraq, former marine Manny Marrero, OTR/L shares his story of recovery. Everyone has expereinced some form of trauma. And we may need help to adapt once we’re in a safe and better place. This is the 2nd part of his interview.

Manny received his master’s degree in occupational therapy from Bay Path University in Massachusetts. He’s currently an MBA candidate at Boston university’s Questrom school of business. He has a mental health occupational therapist at Cape Cod Healthcare and a yoga instructor.

➤RESOURCES

Manny Marrero: https://www.instagram.com/manny_marrero

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com/listen

➤SUMMARY

1. What is your role and how do you help people?

· Mental Health Occupational Therapist. Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Trauma Informed Care, Sensory Modulation, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, work for NAMI.

· Vulnerability is a sign of strength and not of weakness. Lack of insight and awareness as to what is out there. Especially men, it’s time to say that you need help. It’s okay to be vulnerable say that you’re struggling. It was me at one point.

2. What is your personal journey with PTSD?

· Marine Corps 2001 – 2009. 4 years active duty. My first day of boot camp was just before 9/11. At 18 years old I was in the war zone at the Iraq-Kuwait border. I was in the front lines for 7 months in intense combat.

· I returned to California and didn’t have time to process. Went back into training. In 2007, I was deployed to Falluja in Iraq for 8 months. I lost my friend, which hit me hard. After I left the marines, I wasn’t sleeping well and had anxiety all the time.

· I didn’t know about PTSD and there was more stigma then. The marines weren’t concerned about mental health.

· At 22 years old, I was on active duty and drifting as a civilian. Self-medicating with alcohol, in toxic relationships, reckless and impulsive. I struggled from 2005 – 2009. Was dating my now wife who was studying psychology. She said I had PTSD yet I was in denial. I later told the VA that I needed help.

· I was in therapy for a year and stopped drinking. I gained insight and self-awareness. I had been blaming yourself and felt broken in some way, thinking I’d never get better. I did the inner work and researched. Medications helped for a small period of time. Then I did yoga, exercise, medication, and mindfulness. I went to a veteran silent retreat. This helped me cope and be more mindful, kind, and gentle to myself and then to others. People started to notice a difference.

· I finished college, whereas before I failed out. I graduated top of my class. I went to graduate school for OT and graduated top of my class. Now I’m getting my MBA.

How do you define PTSD?

· PTSD is a natural response to unnatural events.

· Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it.

· Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

· If the symptoms get worse, last for months or even years, and interfere with your day-to-day functioning, you may have PTSD.

· Most people who go through traumatic events may have temporary difficulty adjusting and coping, but with time and good self-care, they usually get better.

· Getting effective treatment after PTSD symptoms develop can be critical to reduce symptoms and improve function.

What would you like men and specifically veterans to know?

· We all suffer, it’s the human condition. Many suffer in silence. But there are solutions to problems we face, there are resources and programs. Like occupational therapy, NAMI, counseling, medications, and yoga.

· Mindfulness – once you have awareness of thinking and behaviors, use awareness to make changes. Respond verses react. People are surprised that they have inner resources and can access it. Change the way they think, habits, and routine.

· I see men from 15 – 85 years and older. Men are taught not to be vulnerable or show emotions. Conditioning. There is a different way of looking at things, reframing. Take good care of yourself. Everyone wants to feel good and belong. It’s a big task to change this conditioning.

· I still see a therapist once a month, it’s ongoing. Every therapist needs a therapist. Hear traumatic things. Depression and anxiety have a toll on us.

Tell me more about occupational therapy.

· Occupational therapy began in mental health. It started at state hospitals during WWII.

· Patients were locked up and some getting worse. Performed case studies on patients who were provided occupations like crafts, cooking, and things that occupy them increased their wellness. Lifted depression and anxiety.

· They wanted to create a professional that can provide this. Brought a nurse and social worker together. Provide occupations to get people engaged in meaningful activities. New roles.

· Feel purpose and meaning. Listen to what’s important to them. What work do you care about it? What are the barriers to these meaningful activities? Routine, organization, and coping strategies. Participate in their lives more.

Manny received his master’s degree in occupational therapy from Bay Path University in Massachusetts. He’s currently an MBA candidate at Boston university’s Questrom school of business. He has a mental health occupational therapist at Cape Cod Healthcare and a yoga instructor.

➤RESOURCES

Manny Marrero: https://www.instagram.com/manny_marrero

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com/listen

Tribe book: https://tinyurl.com/yvxjyh8y

➤SUMMARY

1. What is your role and how do you help people?

· Mental Health Occupational Therapist. Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Trauma Informed Care, Sensory Modulation, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, work for NAMI.

· Vulnerability is a sign of strength and not of weakness. Lack of insight and awareness as to what is out there. Especially men, it’s time to say that you need help. It’s okay to be vulnerable say that you’re struggling. It was me at one point.

2. What is your personal journey with PTSD?

· Marine Corps 2001 – 2009. 4 years active duty. My first day of boot camp was just before 9/11. At 18 years old I was in the war zone at the Iraq-Kuwait border. I was in the front lines for 7 months in intense combat.

· I returned to California and didn’t have time to process. Went back into training. In 2007, I was deployed to Falluja in Iraq for 8 months. I lost my friend, which hit me hard. After I left the marines, I wasn’t sleeping well and had anxiety all the time.

· I didn’t know about PTSD and there was more stigma then. The marines weren’t concerned about mental health.

· At 22 years old, I was on active duty and drifting as a civilian. Self-medicating with alcohol, in toxic relationships, reckless and impulsive. I struggled from 2005 – 2009. Was dating my now wife who was studying psychology. She said I had PTSD yet I was in denial. I later told the VA that I needed help.

· I was in therapy for a year and stopped drinking. I gained insight and self-awareness. I had been blaming yourself and felt broken in some way, thinking I’d never get better. I did the inner work and researched. Medications helped for a small period of time. Then I did yoga, exercise, medication, and mindfulness. I went to a veteran silent retreat. This helped me cope and be more mindful, kind, and gentle to myself and then to others. People started to notice a difference.

· I finished college, whereas before I failed out. I graduated top of my class. I went to graduate school for OT and graduated top of my class. Now I’m getting my MBA.

How do you define PTSD?

· PTSD is a natural response to unnatural events.

· Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it.

· Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

· If the symptoms get worse, last for months or even years, and interfere with your day-to-day functioning, you may have PTSD.

· Most people who go through traumatic events may have temporary difficulty adjusting and coping, but with time and good self-care, they usually get better.

· Getting effective treatment after PTSD symptoms develop can be critical to reduce symptoms and improve function.

What would you like men and specifically veterans to know?

· We all suffer, it’s the human condition. Many suffer in silence. But there are solutions to problems we face, there are resources and programs. Like occupational therapy, NAMI, counseling,...]]>Suffering with PTSD from fighting in the War in Iraq, former marine Manny Marrero, OTR/L shares his story of recovery. Everyone has experienced some form of trauma. And we may need help to adapt once we’re in a safe and better place. This is the 1st part of his interview.

Manny received his master’s degree in occupational therapy from Bay Path University in Massachusetts. He’s currently an MBA candidate at Boston university’s Questrom school of business. He has a mental health occupational therapist at Cape Cod Healthcare and a yoga instructor.

➤RESOURCES

Manny Marrero: https://www.instagram.com/manny_marrero

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com/listen

Tribe book: https://tinyurl.com/yvxjyh8y

➤SUMMARY

1. What is your role and how do you help people?

· Mental Health Occupational Therapist. Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Trauma Informed Care, Sensory Modulation, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, work for NAMI.

· Vulnerability is a sign of strength and not of weakness. Lack of insight and awareness as to what is out there. Especially men, it’s time to say that you need help. It’s okay to be vulnerable say that you’re struggling. It was me at one point.

2. What is your personal journey with PTSD?

· Marine Corps 2001 – 2009. 4 years active duty. My first day of boot camp was just before 9/11. At 18 years old I was in the war zone at the Iraq-Kuwait border. I was in the front lines for 7 months in intense combat.

· I returned to California and didn’t have time to process. Went back into training. In 2007, I was deployed to Falluja in Iraq for 8 months. I lost my friend, which hit me hard. After I left the marines, I wasn’t sleeping well and had anxiety all the time.

· I didn’t know about PTSD and there was more stigma then. The marines weren’t concerned about mental health.

· At 22 years old, I was on active duty and drifting as a civilian. Self-medicating with alcohol, in toxic relationships, reckless and impulsive. I struggled from 2005 – 2009. Was dating my now wife who was studying psychology. She said I had PTSD yet I was in denial. I later told the VA that I needed help.

· I was in therapy for a year and stopped drinking. I gained insight and self-awareness. I had been blaming yourself and felt broken in some way, thinking I’d never get better. I did the inner work and researched. Medications helped for a small period of time. Then I did yoga, exercise, medication, and mindfulness. I went to a veteran silent retreat. This helped me cope and be more mindful, kind, and gentle to myself and then to others. People started to notice a difference.

· I finished college, whereas before I failed out. I graduated top of my class. I went to graduate school for OT and graduated top of my class. Now I’m getting my MBA.

How do you define PTSD?

· PTSD is a natural response to unnatural events.

· Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it.

· Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

· If the symptoms get worse, last for months or even years, and interfere with your day-to-day functioning, you may have PTSD.

· Most people who go through traumatic events may have temporary difficulty adjusting and coping, but with time and good self-care, they usually get better.

· Getting effective treatment after PTSD symptoms develop can be critical to reduce symptoms and improve function.

What would you like men and specifically veterans to know?

· We all suffer, it’s the human condition. Many suffer in silence. But there are solutions to problems we face, there are resources and programs. Like occupational therapy, NAMI, counseling, medications, and yoga.

· Mindfulness – once you have awareness of thinking and behaviors, use awareness to make changes. Respond verses react. People are surprised that they have inner resources and can access it. Change the way they think, habits, and routine.

· I see men from 15 – 85 years and older. Men are taught not to be vulnerable or show emotions. Conditioning. There is a different way of looking at things, reframing. Take good care of yourself. Everyone wants to feel good and belong. It’s a big task to change this conditioning.

· I still see a therapist once a month, it’s ongoing. Every therapist needs a therapist. Hear traumatic things. Depression and anxiety have a toll on us.

Tell me more about occupational therapy.

· Occupational therapy began in mental health. It started at state hospitals during WWII.

· Patients were locked up and some getting worse. Performed case studies on patients who were provided occupations like crafts, cooking, and things that occupy them increased their wellness. Lifted depression and anxiety.

· They wanted to create a professional that can provide this. Brought a nurse and social worker together. Provide occupations to get people engaged in meaningful activities. New roles.

· Feel purpose and meaning. Listen to what’s important to them. What work do you care about it? What are the barriers to these meaningful activities? Routine, organization, and coping strategies. Participate in their lives more.

Jim received his medical degree in psychiatry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the Bonner-Lowry professor of psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences at the University of Virginia and the director of the UVA Division of Perceptual Studies.

➤RESOURCES

Jim Tucker’s Book: https://www.jimbtucker.com/

Division of Perceptual Studies: https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

1. What have you discovered in your combined 50 years of research?

· We and our colleagues have studied over 2,500 cases.

· Many of the children have given details that have been verified to match the life of a deceased person, someone unknown to the child’s family.

· Many of the children display behaviors and emotions that are consistent with their purported memories.

· We now have good evidence that some young children have memories from a life in the past.

· Consciousness is primary, inhabits a physical brain. Comes before and goes on after life.

· The personality is one manifestation of the consciousness.

2. Can you please tell listeners about the past life memory of James Leininger?

· We determine what happened — what the child has said and how the parents have reacted. Whether the child’s statements match the life of a particular deceased person.

· James called himself the third James.

· Nightmares waking up screaming, “Airplane crash on fire, little man can’t get out.”

· Dad asked, “Who shot your plain down?” And James said the Japanese with the big red sun. He said the boat’s name was Natoma. His friend was Jack Larson. He pointed to a photo of Iwa Jima island, “That’s where my plain got shot down.”

· Dad found the report that the ship Natoma had been at Iwa Jima.

· James’ dad was in shock. How could he know this? Jack A. Larsen was the assistant artisan’s officer aboard Natoma bay.

· When James was 6 years old, he described how they made Napalm bombs.

· In the early 2000s, they went to a Natoma Bay reunion. Dad learned there was only one pilot killed in the battle of Iwa Jima and from a particular squadron, James Huston Jr.

· Anne Huston (Baron) was James Huston’s sister and they met. She said she completely believed it.

· James Leininger remembered his past life as World War II pilot James Huston.

3. I’ve heard that some children have birth marks related to their past life, is this correct?

· Birth marks and birth defects can match fatal wounds on the previous person.

· A gunshot wound where the bullet went in and out of the body.

· At birth, Patrick had a slanting birthmark with the appearance of a small cut on the right side of his neck—the same location of Kevin’s central line—a nodule on his scalp above his right ear as Kevin’s biopsied tumor had been, and an opacity in his left eye, diagnosed as a corneal leukoma, that caused him, like Kevin, to have very little vision in that eye.

· When he began walking, he limped, favoring his left leg.

4. How are parents impacted by their child’s past life memories?

· Parents will try to get their kids to stop talking about it.

· The child may cry to go to an old place and old family. It can be irritating to the...]]>Meet child psychiatrist Jim Tucker, MD. As seen in the Netflix series Surviving Death, he reveals children’s’ accounts of remembering their past lives. Children give details about a past life that verifiably match the life of someone who lived and died in the past. This is the 2nd part of his interview.

Jim received his medical degree in psychiatry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the Bonner-Lowry professor of psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences at the University of Virginia and the director of the UVA Division of Perceptual Studies.

➤RESOURCES

Jim Tucker’s Book: https://www.jimbtucker.com/

Division of Perceptual Studies: https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

1. What have you discovered in your combined 50 years of research?

· We and our colleagues have studied over 2,500 cases.

· Many of the children have given details that have been verified to match the life of a deceased person, someone unknown to the child’s family.

· Many of the children display behaviors and emotions that are consistent with their purported memories.

· We now have good evidence that some young children have memories from a life in the past.

· Consciousness is primary, inhabits a physical brain. Comes before and goes on after life.

· The personality is one manifestation of the consciousness.

2. Can you please tell listeners about the past life memory of James Leininger?

· We determine what happened — what the child has said and how the parents have reacted. Whether the child’s statements match the life of a particular deceased person.

· James called himself the third James.

· Nightmares waking up screaming, “Airplane crash on fire, little man can’t get out.”

· Dad asked, “Who shot your plain down?” And James said the Japanese with the big red sun. He said the boat’s name was Natoma. His friend was Jack Larson. He pointed to a photo of Iwa Jima island, “That’s where my plain got shot down.”

· Dad found the report that the ship Natoma had been at Iwa Jima.

· James’ dad was in shock. How could he know this? Jack A. Larsen was the assistant artisan’s officer aboard Natoma bay.

· When James was 6 years old, he described how they made Napalm bombs.

· In the early 2000s, they went to a Natoma Bay reunion. Dad learned there was only one pilot killed in the battle of Iwa Jima and from a particular squadron, James Huston Jr.

· Anne Huston (Baron) was James Huston’s sister and they met. She said she completely believed it.

· James Leininger remembered his past life as World War II pilot James Huston.

3. I’ve heard that some children have birth marks related to their past life, is this correct?

· Birth marks and birth defects can match fatal wounds on the previous person.

· A gunshot wound where the bullet went in and out of the body.

· At birth, Patrick had a slanting birthmark with the appearance of a small cut on the right side of his neck—the same location of Kevin’s central line—a nodule on his scalp above his right ear as Kevin’s biopsied tumor had been, and an opacity in his left eye, diagnosed as a corneal leukoma, that caused him, like Kevin, to have very little vision in that eye.

· When he began walking, he limped, favoring his left leg.

4. How are parents impacted by their child’s past life memories?

· Parents will try to get their kids to stop talking about it.

· The child may cry to go to an old place and old family. It can be irritating to the parent.

5. Do past life memories in children occur mostly in the East where reincarnation is accepted?

· There are young children all over the world who say they remember a past life.

· All continents except for Antarctica(?).

· Some Christian parents in the US have no trouble adding it to their belief system.

· 25% of Christians believe in eternal life.

6. Why does your research focus on children rather than adults?

· Children stop talking about past lives around 6 – 7 years old.

· Past life hypnotic regression – it’s not a great tool. Not necessarily accurate. Imagination

· Adults can see images in regression that they were probably exposed to over the years. The unconscious has a lot of material.

CBS Sunday Morning May 2011. “I do not trust hypnosis as a tool for any memories because it’s so unreliable,” Dr. Tucker said. “Sometimes, it’s accurate, sometimes, it’s wildly inaccurate. They’re not intending to create fantasy, but that’s what the mind can do under hypnosis.”

Jim received his medical degree in psychiatry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the Bonner-Lowry professor of psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences at the University of Virginia and the director of the UVA Division of Perceptual Studies.

➤RESOURCES

Jim Tucker’s Book: https://www.jimbtucker.com/

Division of Perceptual Studies: https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

1. What have you discovered in your combined 50 years of research?

· We and our colleagues have studied over 2,500 cases.

· Many of the children have given details that have been verified to match the life of a deceased person, someone unknown to the child’s family.

· Many of the children display behaviors and emotions that are consistent with their purported memories.

· We now have good evidence that some young children have memories from a life in the past.

· Consciousness is primary, inhabits a physical brain. Comes before and goes on after life.

· The personality is one manifestation of the consciousness.

2. Can you please tell listeners about the past life memory of James Leininger?

· We determine what happened — what the child has said and how the parents have reacted. Whether the child’s statements match the life of a particular deceased person.

· James called himself the third James.

· Nightmares waking up screaming, “Airplane crash on fire, little man can’t get out.”

· Dad asked, “Who shot your plain down?” And James said the Japanese with the big red sun. He said the boat’s name was Natoma. His friend was Jack Larson. He pointed to a photo of Iwa Jima island, “That’s where my plain got shot down.”

· Dad found the report that the ship Natoma had been at Iwa Jima.

· James’ dad was in shock. How could he know this? Jack A. Larsen was the assistant artisan’s officer aboard Natoma bay.

· When James was 6 years old, he described how they made Napalm bombs.

· In the early 2000s, they went to a Natoma Bay reunion. Dad learned there was only one pilot killed in the battle of Iwa Jima and from a particular squadron, James Huston Jr.

· Anne Huston (Baron) was James Huston’s sister and they met. She said she completely believed it.

· James Leininger remembered his past life as World War II pilot James Huston.

3. I’ve heard that some children have birth marks related to their past life, is this correct?

· Birth marks and birth defects can match fatal wounds on the previous person.

· A gunshot wound where the bullet went in and out of the body.

· At birth, Patrick had a slanting birthmark with the appearance of a small cut on the right side of his neck—the same location of Kevin’s central line—a nodule on his scalp above his right ear as Kevin’s biopsied tumor had been, and an opacity in his left eye, diagnosed as a corneal leukoma, that caused him, like Kevin, to have very little vision in that eye.

· When he began walking, he limped, favoring his left leg.

4. How are parents impacted by their child’s past life memories?

· Parents will try to get their kids to stop talking about it.

· The child may cry to go to an old place and old family. It can be irritating to the parent.

Do past life memories in children occur mostly in the East where reincarnation is accepted?

· There are young children all over the world who say they remember a past life.

· All continents except for...]]>Meet child psychiatrist Jim Tucker, MD in the 1st part of his interview. As seen in the Netflix series Surviving Death, he reveals children’s’ accounts of remembering their past lives. Children give details about a past life that verifiably match the life of someone who lived and died in the past.

Jim received his medical degree in psychiatry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the Bonner-Lowry professor of psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences at the University of Virginia and the director of the UVA Division of Perceptual Studies.

➤RESOURCES

Jim Tucker’s Book: https://www.jimbtucker.com/

Division of Perceptual Studies: https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

1. What have you discovered in your combined 50 years of research?

· We and our colleagues have studied over 2,500 cases.

· Many of the children have given details that have been verified to match the life of a deceased person, someone unknown to the child’s family.

· Many of the children display behaviors and emotions that are consistent with their purported memories.

· We now have good evidence that some young children have memories from a life in the past.

· Consciousness is primary, inhabits a physical brain. Comes before and goes on after life.

· The personality is one manifestation of the consciousness.

2. Can you please tell listeners about the past life memory of James Leininger?

· We determine what happened — what the child has said and how the parents have reacted. Whether the child’s statements match the life of a particular deceased person.

· James called himself the third James.

· Nightmares waking up screaming, “Airplane crash on fire, little man can’t get out.”

· Dad asked, “Who shot your plain down?” And James said the Japanese with the big red sun. He said the boat’s name was Natoma. His friend was Jack Larson. He pointed to a photo of Iwa Jima island, “That’s where my plain got shot down.”

· Dad found the report that the ship Natoma had been at Iwa Jima.

· James’ dad was in shock. How could he know this? Jack A. Larsen was the assistant artisan’s officer aboard Natoma bay.

· When James was 6 years old, he described how they made Napalm bombs.

· In the early 2000s, they went to a Natoma Bay reunion. Dad learned there was only one pilot killed in the battle of Iwa Jima and from a particular squadron, James Huston Jr.

· Anne Huston (Baron) was James Huston’s sister and they met. She said she completely believed it.

· James Leininger remembered his past life as World War II pilot James Huston.

3. I’ve heard that some children have birth marks related to their past life, is this correct?

· Birth marks and birth defects can match fatal wounds on the previous person.

· A gunshot wound where the bullet went in and out of the body.

· At birth, Patrick had a slanting birthmark with the appearance of a small cut on the right side of his neck—the same location of Kevin’s central line—a nodule on his scalp above his right ear as Kevin’s biopsied tumor had been, and an opacity in his left eye, diagnosed as a corneal leukoma, that caused him, like Kevin, to have very little vision in that eye.

· When he began walking, he limped, favoring his left leg.

4. How are parents impacted by their child’s past life memories?

· Parents will try to get their kids to stop talking about it.

· The child may cry to go to an old place and old family. It can be irritating to the parent.

Do past life memories in children occur mostly in the East where reincarnation is accepted?

· There are young children all over the world who say they remember a past life.

· All continents except for Antarctica(?).

· Some Christian parents in the US have no trouble adding it to their belief system.

· 25% of Christians believe in eternal life.

5. Why does your research focus on children rather than adults?

· Children stop talking about past lives around 6 – 7 years old.

· Past life hypnotic regression – it’s not a great tool. Not necessarily accurate. Imagination

· Adults can see images in regression that they were probably exposed to over the years. The unconscious has a lot of material.

CBS Sunday Morning May 2011. “I do not trust hypnosis as a tool for any memories because it’s so unreliable,” Dr. Tucker said. “Sometimes, it’s accurate, sometimes, it’s wildly inaccurate. They’re not intending to create fantasy, but that’s what the mind can do under hypnosis.”

Erika has a master’s degree in counseling psychology from JFK University and has been in private practice for over 20 years. She is the host and producer of Your Truth Revealed podcast, author, and yoga instructor.

➤RESOURCES

Your Truth Revealed: http://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com/Listen

➤SUMMARY

What is your educational background?

* Bachelors in Mayan archeology and cultural anthropology.

* Looking at cultures from an objective standpoint and recognizing the psychology of the individual.

* Registered polarity therapy training founded by Dr. Randolph Stone.

How do you work with clients and students?

* Holistic healing

* Helping people heal and notice how they get stuck.

* It’s our brain and nervous system, our whole body that has life experiences.

* We hold emotions and memories.

* We have four primary parts to being human: body, emotions, behavior, and mind.

How can people learn how to be more conscious?

* Recognize your soul as being essential and primary.

* The soul is the fundamental self, the true Self.

* Its characteristics are being conscious and compassionate.

* Notice when you are simply being, perhaps while doing a slow and simple task.

* Notice your breathing. Slow down and let go of distractions.

How is this a shift in perspective for most Westerners?

* Yoga psychology teaches about the true Self and the ego.

* The ego is not bad—it’s how we function in the world.

* The key is not being completely identified with it.

* You are a soul having a human experience.

What is some advice for people who are new to mindfulness?

* When being self-aware, be with any fear that comes up.

* If you notice something that you don’t like about yourself, accept it with compassion.

* Then work on practical ways to personally develop.

* You may notice deep negative thoughts tied to self-limiting beliefs.

* Self-limiting thoughts are solidified by the time we’re 6 years old.

* Re-evaluate them as an adult and shift to a self-enhancing belief.

* Last, be willing to ask for help if you need it.

Erika has a master’s degree in counseling psychology from JFK University and has been in private practice for over 20 years. She is the host and producer of Your Truth Revealed podcast, author, and yoga instructor.

➤RESOURCES

Your Truth Revealed: http://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com/Listen

➤SUMMARY

What is your educational background?

* Bachelors in Mayan archeology and cultural anthropology.

* Looking at cultures from an objective standpoint and recognizing the psychology of the individual.

* Registered polarity therapy training founded by Dr. Randolph Stone.

How do you work with clients and students?

* Holistic healing

* Helping people heal and notice how they get stuck.

* It’s our brain and nervous system, our whole body that has life experiences.

* We hold emotions and memories.

* We have four primary parts to being human: body, emotions, behavior, and mind.

How can people learn how to be more conscious?

* Recognize your soul as being essential and primary.

* The soul is the fundamental self, the true Self.

* Its characteristics are being conscious and compassionate.

* Notice when you are simply being, perhaps while doing a slow and simple task.

* Notice your breathing. Slow down and let go of distractions.

How is this a shift in perspective for most Westerners?

* Yoga psychology teaches about the true Self and the ego.

* The ego is not bad—it’s how we function in the world.

* The key is not being completely identified with it.

* You are a soul having a human experience.

What is some advice for people who are new to mindfulness?

* When being self-aware, be with any fear that comes up.

* If you notice something that you don’t like about yourself, accept it with compassion.

* Then work on practical ways to personally develop.

* You may notice deep negative thoughts tied to self-limiting beliefs.

* Self-limiting thoughts are solidified by the time we’re 6 years old.

* Re-evaluate them as an adult and shift to a self-enhancing belief.

* Last, be willing to ask for help if you need it.

Diego completed medical school in Bogotá, Colombia and his fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. He is a certified neurologist at Austin Epilepsy Care Center and is dedicated to treating and diagnosing people with seizures and epilepsy.

➤RESOURCES

Austin Epilepsy Care Center: http://www.austinepilepsy.com

Epilepsy Foundation: 1-800-332-1000

National Association of Epilepsy Centers: https://www.naec-epilepsy.org

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

What happens neurologically in the brain during a seizure?

* A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. It can cause changes in your behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness.

* Seizures can be provoked by many different factors. They’re classified as either epileptic or non-epileptic seizures.

* Epileptic seizures – dysfunction of the electrical networks in the brain.

* Non-epileptic seizures – enhanced neural networks in the brain.

* Because these two different types of events can look alike, sometimes people get the wrong diagnosis and are treated wrongly for decades.

How do you discovery the correct diagnosis?

* The diagnosis is confirmed by capturing the events with electroencephalogram (EEG), ideally with simultaneous video recording. This test allows us to determine if there is abnormal electrical activity in the brain at the time of the event, which is the hallmark of epileptic seizures.

* When patients have non epileptic seizures, the majority of the times there is a pain syndrome that is not well controlled.

* Part of my role is to guide the patient to see the correlation and explore the treatment options.

How might someone who has seizures experience an impact on their mental health?

* Epileptic seizures are a brain malfunction, and so are major depression, anxiety disorders, and psychoses. Although epilepsy is not a psychiatric disorder, its psychiatric dimension is important for treatment and research.

* The symptoms of focal seizures, especially, can be mistaken — by the patient or the doctor — for psychiatric symptoms, especially panic attacks, flashback memories, or dissociative experiences (involving, for example, altered consciousness or a feeling of unreality).

* About a third of people with focal seizures also suffer from anxiety disorders, especially agoraphobia. But the psychiatric disorder most notoriously associated with epilepsy is depression. As many as a third of people with epilepsy suffer from periodic depression, and depression is 4–7 times more frequent than average among them.

* Seizures themselves can cause lasting changes in mood and thinking.

* A condition called interictal dysphoric disorder occurs in some patients with epilepsy. The definition includes eight symptoms, of which the patient must have at least three: depression, lack of energy, pain, irritability, anxiety, fear, and, oddly, euphoria.

How does culture impact how seizures are treated?

* All cultures have health beliefs to explain what the cause of a disease is, how it should be treated or cured, and who should be involved in this process.

* I did part of my medical education in Colombia, where still, in many parts of the country (especially rural areas) there is a strong belief and use of non “traditional” western medicine, based on herbal treatments, massages etc.

* Working there I got to see cases of people who became very ill or died because they did not received proper treatment (eg abdominal pain “treated” treated by a local “healer” with massage and herbal remedies, which turned out to be a...]]>Specializing in seizures and epilepsy, neurologist Diego Tovar-Quiroga, MD explains that often people are bewildered by symptoms that can affect mental health. He provides ways to successfully recognize and treat this brain disorder.

Diego completed medical school in Bogotá, Colombia and his fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. He is a certified neurologist at Austin Epilepsy Care Center and is dedicated to treating and diagnosing people with seizures and epilepsy.

➤RESOURCES

Austin Epilepsy Care Center: http://www.austinepilepsy.com

Epilepsy Foundation: 1-800-332-1000

National Association of Epilepsy Centers: https://www.naec-epilepsy.org

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

What happens neurologically in the brain during a seizure?

* A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. It can cause changes in your behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness.

* Seizures can be provoked by many different factors. They’re classified as either epileptic or non-epileptic seizures.

* Epileptic seizures – dysfunction of the electrical networks in the brain.

* Non-epileptic seizures – enhanced neural networks in the brain.

* Because these two different types of events can look alike, sometimes people get the wrong diagnosis and are treated wrongly for decades.

How do you discovery the correct diagnosis?

* The diagnosis is confirmed by capturing the events with electroencephalogram (EEG), ideally with simultaneous video recording. This test allows us to determine if there is abnormal electrical activity in the brain at the time of the event, which is the hallmark of epileptic seizures.

* When patients have non epileptic seizures, the majority of the times there is a pain syndrome that is not well controlled.

* Part of my role is to guide the patient to see the correlation and explore the treatment options.

How might someone who has seizures experience an impact on their mental health?

* Epileptic seizures are a brain malfunction, and so are major depression, anxiety disorders, and psychoses. Although epilepsy is not a psychiatric disorder, its psychiatric dimension is important for treatment and research.

* The symptoms of focal seizures, especially, can be mistaken — by the patient or the doctor — for psychiatric symptoms, especially panic attacks, flashback memories, or dissociative experiences (involving, for example, altered consciousness or a feeling of unreality).

* About a third of people with focal seizures also suffer from anxiety disorders, especially agoraphobia. But the psychiatric disorder most notoriously associated with epilepsy is depression. As many as a third of people with epilepsy suffer from periodic depression, and depression is 4–7 times more frequent than average among them.

* Seizures themselves can cause lasting changes in mood and thinking.

* A condition called interictal dysphoric disorder occurs in some patients with epilepsy. The definition includes eight symptoms, of which the patient must have at least three: depression, lack of energy, pain, irritability, anxiety, fear, and, oddly, euphoria.

How does culture impact how seizures are treated?

* All cultures have health beliefs to explain what the cause of a disease is, how it should be treated or cured, and who should be involved in this process.

* I did part of my medical education in Colombia, where still, in many parts of the country (especially rural areas) there is a strong belief and use of non “traditional” western medicine, based on herbal treatments, massages etc.

* Working there I got to see cases of people who became very ill or died because they did not received proper treatment (eg abdominal pain “treated” treated by a local “healer” with massage and herbal remedies, which turned out to be a ruptured appendicitis).

* Another observation is that patients trust healthcare providers (traditional and nontraditional) more which in general makes patients less involved in their healthcare.

* Another big difference is how we use resources. In Colombia, because resources are limited, less is spent in diagnostic testing and families are more involved in the care of their loved ones.

How do you counsel people effected by seizures on lifestyle changes?

* There are many aspects of lifestyle which, when improved, can help manage their condition. Medications are useful but are not the only aspect of treatment of epileptic seizures.

* Sleep quantity and the amount of sleep

* Exercise is extremely important

* Diet – gets a bit tricky. There may be benefit of low carbohydrate diets. Different ways of advocating with little animal products.

What is the relationship between pain and non-epileptic seizures?

* Somatic pain – migraines, fibromyalgia, lower back pain, and irritable bowel syndrome.

* Pain can be emotional. Abuse in childhood, toxic relationships. Traumatic experience will mark you for life.

* Look for a mental health specialist to learn the skills to control the episodes at will. You can retrain your brain.

What is some of the neuroscience research that is being done for epilepsy?

* Epilepsy is one of the areas of neuroscience where more research is done.

* There are multiple treatments for these conditions including medications, surgical treatments, neurostimulation/neuromodulation, and diet.

* On the other hand, research on non-epileptic events/seizures is an area that has been, in my opinion, neglected in terms of research.

* There’s no product, no medication, there’s no evident “profit” derived from understanding better and treating these conditions. Therefore, we have little insight into the exact mechanisms involved in this condition.

Diego completed medical school in Bogotá, Colombia and his

fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. He is a certified neurologist at Austin Epilepsy

Care Center and is dedicated to treating and diagnosing people with seizures

and epilepsy.

➤RESOURCES

Austin Epilepsy Care Center: http://www.austinepilepsy.com

Epilepsy Foundation: 1-800-332-1000

National Association of Epilepsy Centers:

https://www.naec-epilepsy.org

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

What happens neurologically in the brain during a seizure?

* A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in

the brain. It can cause changes in your behavior, movements, feelings, and

levels of consciousness.

* Seizures can be provoked by many different factors. They’re

classified as either epileptic or non-epileptic seizures.

* Epileptic seizures – dysfunction of the electrical networks in

the brain.

* Non-epileptic seizures – enhanced neural networks in the

brain.

* Because these two different types of events can look alike,

sometimes people get the wrong diagnosis and are treated wrongly for decades.

How do you discovery the correct diagnosis?

* The diagnosis is confirmed by capturing the events with

electroencephalogram (EEG), ideally with simultaneous video recording. This

test allows us to determine if there is abnormal electrical activity in the

brain at the time of the event, which is the hallmark of epileptic seizures.

* When patients have non epileptic seizures, the majority of the

times there is a pain syndrome that is not well controlled.

* Part of my role is to guide the patient to see the correlation

and explore the treatment options.

How might someone who has seizures experience an impact on their

mental health?

* Epileptic seizures are a brain malfunction, and so are major

depression, anxiety disorders, and psychoses. Although epilepsy is not a

psychiatric disorder, its psychiatric dimension is important for treatment and

research.

* The symptoms of focal seizures, especially, can be mistaken —

by the patient or the doctor — for psychiatric symptoms, especially panic

attacks, flashback memories, or dissociative experiences (involving, for

example, altered consciousness or a feeling of unreality).

* About a third of people with focal seizures also suffer from

anxiety disorders, especially agoraphobia. But the psychiatric disorder most

notoriously associated with epilepsy is depression. As many as a third of

people with epilepsy suffer from periodic depression, and depression is 4–7

times more frequent than average among them.

* Seizures themselves can cause lasting changes in mood and

thinking.

* A condition called interictal dysphoric disorder occurs in

some patients with epilepsy. The definition includes eight symptoms, of which

the patient must have at least three: depression, lack of energy, pain,

irritability, anxiety, fear, and, oddly, euphoria.

How does culture impact how seizures are treated?

* All cultures have health beliefs to explain what the cause of

a disease is, how it should be treated or cured, and who should be involved in

this process.

Jessica is a cum laude graduate of the Boston University Questrom School of Business. She is a founding partner at PlanWise Financial Group. Her expertise is helping people make educated decisions about all aspects of their financial life and avoid pitfalls.

➤RESOURCES

PlanWise Financial Group: https://www.planwisefin.com

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

How do you define financial wellbeing and the impact on mental health?

* Financial wellness is tied in with financial security. It’s focusing on what works for you instead of the masses.

* Human beings don’t like change and often experience financial paralysis.

* Financial security—that feeling of having enough to cover your financial needs—is unique to each person.

* It’s about how you grow and save your money to meet your changing life circumstances.

* Wealth is different from financial security. Wealth has to do with measuring net worth or the accumulation of money possessions.

* Money is one of the primary issues married couples argue about according to a 2017 study by Ramsey Solutions.

What is helpful to decrease financial stress in marriage?

* Finances is one of the top 3 reasons couples get divorced.

* Best gift to an engaged couple is to talk with an advisor. Be on the same team.

* It’s a mindset and goal setting. Do we have common goals? Inheritance? How do you make it fair?

Do you believe shame is the primary emotion that keeps people from experiencing financial wellbeing?

* Yes, there needs to be less shame and fear.

* It’s okay. More people have gone through it than not. You’re not alone. Can give that person the motivation to be comfortable in their own skin.

* Education is key.

* It’s common for men to talk about money with each other. Encourage women to do the same with each other.

* People feel intimidated about working with a financial advisor. They have expectations that aren’t real life. Let’s talk about them in a safe way.

What are 5 pieces of practical behavioral advice you give to people? 

* Regardless of their income level, everyone faces decisions regarding financial planning. Become aware of your financial behavior.

1. Take inventory

2. Make a budget plan and stick to it. This allows you to be free and feel better.

3. Pay off all your debt

4. Practice gratitude and avoid comparisons

5. Allow motivation to help you continue to reach and surpass some of your goals.

What do you with everyone knew about finances and strategizing?

* Get educated. Dave Ramsey’s class does a good job of educating.

* Understand the difference between good verses bad debt. Pay of the bad debt first.

* * Put money is a 401(k)-retirement plan and 529 plan for college. Have emergency savings and retirement.

* Be accountable to someone.

* People want a plan! Maybe it’s retirement, buying a house, or a dream property. Have the plan and act toward it.

In psychology, self-awareness is important in overcoming problems. Do you see clients with a lack of financial awareness?

* I feel like a financial...]]>Meet financial planner Jessica Blood, CFP in the 2nd part of her interview. She explains that financial well-being is not necessarily about wealth. Financial well-being is more about feeling like you have control of your finances as opposed to your finances having control of you.

Jessica is a cum laude graduate of the Boston University Questrom School of Business. She is a founding partner at PlanWise Financial Group. Her expertise is helping people make educated decisions about all aspects of their financial life and avoid pitfalls.

➤RESOURCES

PlanWise Financial Group: https://www.planwisefin.com

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

How do you define financial wellbeing and the impact on mental health?

* Financial wellness is tied in with financial security. It’s focusing on what works for you instead of the masses.

* Human beings don’t like change and often experience financial paralysis.

* Financial security—that feeling of having enough to cover your financial needs—is unique to each person.

* It’s about how you grow and save your money to meet your changing life circumstances.

* Wealth is different from financial security. Wealth has to do with measuring net worth or the accumulation of money possessions.

* Money is one of the primary issues married couples argue about according to a 2017 study by Ramsey Solutions.

What is helpful to decrease financial stress in marriage?

* Finances is one of the top 3 reasons couples get divorced.

* Best gift to an engaged couple is to talk with an advisor. Be on the same team.

* It’s a mindset and goal setting. Do we have common goals? Inheritance? How do you make it fair?

Do you believe shame is the primary emotion that keeps people from experiencing financial wellbeing?

* Yes, there needs to be less shame and fear.

* It’s okay. More people have gone through it than not. You’re not alone. Can give that person the motivation to be comfortable in their own skin.

* Education is key.

* It’s common for men to talk about money with each other. Encourage women to do the same with each other.

* People feel intimidated about working with a financial advisor. They have expectations that aren’t real life. Let’s talk about them in a safe way.

What are 5 pieces of practical behavioral advice you give to people? 

* Regardless of their income level, everyone faces decisions regarding financial planning. Become aware of your financial behavior.

1. Take inventory

2. Make a budget plan and stick to it. This allows you to be free and feel better.

3. Pay off all your debt

4. Practice gratitude and avoid comparisons

5. Allow motivation to help you continue to reach and surpass some of your goals.

What do you with everyone knew about finances and strategizing?

* Get educated. Dave Ramsey’s class does a good job of educating.

* Understand the difference between good verses bad debt. Pay of the bad debt first.

* * Put money is a 401(k)-retirement plan and 529 plan for college. Have emergency savings and retirement.

* Be accountable to someone.

* People want a plan! Maybe it’s retirement, buying a house, or a dream property. Have the plan and act toward it.

In psychology, self-awareness is important in overcoming problems. Do you see clients with a lack of financial awareness?

* I feel like a financial therapist. I ask clients about their childhood and relationship with money.

* How did you grow up?

* How did you think about money?

* What is your passion?

* What do you wish you understood better?

* What are some of the smartest decisions you ever made?

* If you can change one thing about your current financial situation, what would it be?

* There’s often a lack of knowledge.

* Talk to kids about financial awareness, including money earned and money spent.

* Understand who and what and why behind the answers. Educate people and understand who they are. Translate fear into motivation.

Jessica is a cum laude graduate of the Boston University Questrom School of Business. She is a founding partner at PlanWise Financial Group. Her expertise is helping people make educated decisions about all aspects of their financial life and avoid pitfalls.

➤RESOURCES

PlanWise Financial Group: https://www.planwisefin.com

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

How do you define financial wellbeing and the impact on mental health?

* Financial wellness is tied in with financial security. It’s focusing on what works for you instead of the masses.

* Human beings don’t like change and often experience financial paralysis.

* Financial security—that feeling of having enough to cover your financial needs—is unique to each person.

* It’s about how you grow and save your money to meet your changing life circumstances.

* Wealth is different from financial security. Wealth has to do with measuring net worth or the accumulation of money possessions.

* Money is one of the primary issues married couples argue about according to a 2017 study by Ramsey Solutions.

What is helpful to decrease financial stress in marriage?

* Finances is one of the top 3 reasons couples get divorced.

* Best gift to an engaged couple is to talk with an advisor. Be on the same team.

* It’s a mindset and goal setting. Do we have common goals? Inheritance? How do you make it fair?

Do you believe shame is the primary emotion that keeps people from experiencing financial wellbeing?

* Yes, there needs to be less shame and fear.

* It’s okay. More people have gone through it than not. You’re not alone. Can give that person the motivation to be comfortable in their own skin.

* Education is key.

* It’s common for men to talk about money with each other. Encourage women to do the same with each other.

* People feel intimidated about working with a financial advisor. They have expectations that aren’t real life. Let’s talk about them in a safe way.

What are 5 pieces of practical behavioral advice you give to people? 

* Regardless of their income level, everyone faces decisions regarding financial planning. Become aware of your financial behavior.

1. Take inventory

2. Make a budget plan and stick to it. This allows you to be free and feel better.

3. Pay off all your debt

4. Practice gratitude and avoid comparisons

5. Allow motivation to help you continue to reach and surpass some of your goals.

What do you with everyone knew about finances and strategizing?

* Get educated. Dave Ramsey’s class does a good job of educating.

* Understand the difference between good verses bad debt. Pay of the bad debt first.

* * Put money is a 401(k)-retirement plan and 529 plan for college. Have emergency savings and retirement.

* Be accountable to someone.

* People want a plan! Maybe it’s retirement, buying a house, or a dream property. Have the plan and act toward it.

In psychology, self-awareness is important in overcoming problems. Do you see clients with a lack of financial awareness?

* I feel like a financial...]]>Meet financial planner Jessica Blood, CFP in the 1st part of her interview. She explains that financial well-being is not necessarily about wealth. Financial well-being is more about feeling like you have control of your finances as opposed to your finances having control of you.

Jessica is a cum laude graduate of the Boston University Questrom School of Business. She is a founding partner at PlanWise Financial Group. Her expertise is helping people make educated decisions about all aspects of their financial life and avoid pitfalls.

➤RESOURCES

PlanWise Financial Group: https://www.planwisefin.com

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

How do you define financial wellbeing and the impact on mental health?

* Financial wellness is tied in with financial security. It’s focusing on what works for you instead of the masses.

* Human beings don’t like change and often experience financial paralysis.

* Financial security—that feeling of having enough to cover your financial needs—is unique to each person.

* It’s about how you grow and save your money to meet your changing life circumstances.

* Wealth is different from financial security. Wealth has to do with measuring net worth or the accumulation of money possessions.

* Money is one of the primary issues married couples argue about according to a 2017 study by Ramsey Solutions.

What is helpful to decrease financial stress in marriage?

* Finances is one of the top 3 reasons couples get divorced.

* Best gift to an engaged couple is to talk with an advisor. Be on the same team.

* It’s a mindset and goal setting. Do we have common goals? Inheritance? How do you make it fair?

Do you believe shame is the primary emotion that keeps people from experiencing financial wellbeing?

* Yes, there needs to be less shame and fear.

* It’s okay. More people have gone through it than not. You’re not alone. Can give that person the motivation to be comfortable in their own skin.

* Education is key.

* It’s common for men to talk about money with each other. Encourage women to do the same with each other.

* People feel intimidated about working with a financial advisor. They have expectations that aren’t real life. Let’s talk about them in a safe way.

What are 5 pieces of practical behavioral advice you give to people? 

* Regardless of their income level, everyone faces decisions regarding financial planning. Become aware of your financial behavior.

1. Take inventory

2. Make a budget plan and stick to it. This allows you to be free and feel better.

3. Pay off all your debt

4. Practice gratitude and avoid comparisons

5. Allow motivation to help you continue to reach and surpass some of your goals.

What do you with everyone knew about finances and strategizing?

* Get educated. Dave Ramsey’s class does a good job of educating.

* Understand the difference between good verses bad debt. Pay of the bad debt first.

* * Put money is a 401(k)-retirement plan and 529 plan for college. Have emergency savings and retirement.

* Be accountable to someone.

* People want a plan! Maybe it’s retirement, buying a house, or a dream property. Have the plan and act toward it.

In psychology, self-awareness is important in overcoming problems. Do you see clients with a lack of financial awareness?

* I feel like a financial therapist. I ask clients about their childhood and relationship with money.

* How did you grow up?

* How did you think about money?

* What is your passion?

* What do you wish you understood better?

* What are some of the smartest decisions you ever made?

* If you can change one thing about your current financial situation, what would it be?

* There’s often a lack of knowledge.

* Talk to kids about financial awareness, including money earned and money spent.

* Understand who and what and why behind the answers. Educate people and understand who they are. Translate fear into motivation.

Jess has more than 15 years as a yoga teacher. She earned her bachelor of fine arts in dance at the University of Texas at Austin and danced professionally in New York City. There she became a certified yoga teacher at the Yoga Mandalee studio.

➤RESOURCES

Jess Goulding – Online Yoga Teacher: https://www.JessGoulding.com

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

You say that people have agency as it relates to their wellness. What does this mean to you?

* Agency is the capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.

* People have agency in their wellness state physically, mentally, and emotionally. Don’t have to outsource. There’s a lot you can do on your own. More wisdom within than someone on the outside.

* There’s a 5 step self-check in: body, mind, emotions, personality, and energy. The monkey mind agitates your system. The breath serves as a mirror. Develop your inner wisdom.

* Kaivalyam is Sanskrit for freedom. The freedom to have space between stimulus and response. We have agency to practice this. Mindful breathing. Control of the breath. There’s something within you that’s thinking about the breath. There is something that’s thinking about thinking. Observing. FREEDOM – Ego identity.

Psychologist Rick Hanson says the mind is like Velcro for negative experiences and Teflon for positive ones. Can you share more about that?

* There’s a negativity bias—an evolutionary throwback that means our brains are hardwired to remember negative experiences and quickly forget positive experiences. While this once kept us alive, in modern times it is more often just a source of anxiety, irritability, and sadness.

* If you look at something beautiful, wait for 15 seconds. Then you will feel more present, at peace, and calm. Linking – what you take in through all your senses matters. Everything you see, hear, absorb has an affect on you. Are you linking to beauty or violence? That will be your perspective.

How does someone choose the right style of yoga for them?

* Yoga has SO many styles and lineages, there is a yoga for everyone. Flexibility is not required. Yoga is the ability to keep your attention in one direction.

* Believing in god or deity is not required. All the spiritual teachings have the same underbelly. Loving compassion, care for others, recommendations for self-care. All the laws are about self-care. Life is easier if you believe in something bigger.

Yoga is at least 5,000 years old. How is neuroscience and western psychology catching up with ancient observations of mental health?

* Teachings are ancient, rich, applicable, relevant. And being shown as true through modern science and psychology.

* Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way. Learning to recognize one’s distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to reevaluate them in light of reality. CBT in the sutras.

* Pratipaksha bhavanam is quite simply the practice of cultivating the opposite, the contrary, when it comes to unnecessary harm. By cultivating the opposite, a positive thought, in the thick of turbulence, emotional, mental, or otherwise, we are paving a new way toward self-healing. With a negative thought, apply the...]]>Meet yoga therapist Jess Goulding, C-IAYT in the 2nd part of her interview. We talk about ways to integrate the yoga teachings in everyday life. This includes having self-awareness and agency, which is your power to make choices to influence your wellness.

Jess has more than 15 years as a yoga teacher. She earned her bachelor of fine arts in dance at the University of Texas at Austin and danced professionally in New York City. There she became a certified yoga teacher at the Yoga Mandalee studio.

➤RESOURCES

Jess Goulding – Online Yoga Teacher: https://www.JessGoulding.com

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

You say that people have agency as it relates to their wellness. What does this mean to you?

* Agency is the capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.

* People have agency in their wellness state physically, mentally, and emotionally. Don’t have to outsource. There’s a lot you can do on your own. More wisdom within than someone on the outside.

* There’s a 5 step self-check in: body, mind, emotions, personality, and energy. The monkey mind agitates your system. The breath serves as a mirror. Develop your inner wisdom.

* Kaivalyam is Sanskrit for freedom. The freedom to have space between stimulus and response. We have agency to practice this. Mindful breathing. Control of the breath. There’s something within you that’s thinking about the breath. There is something that’s thinking about thinking. Observing. FREEDOM – Ego identity.

Psychologist Rick Hanson says the mind is like Velcro for negative experiences and Teflon for positive ones. Can you share more about that?

* There’s a negativity bias—an evolutionary throwback that means our brains are hardwired to remember negative experiences and quickly forget positive experiences. While this once kept us alive, in modern times it is more often just a source of anxiety, irritability, and sadness.

* If you look at something beautiful, wait for 15 seconds. Then you will feel more present, at peace, and calm. Linking – what you take in through all your senses matters. Everything you see, hear, absorb has an affect on you. Are you linking to beauty or violence? That will be your perspective.

How does someone choose the right style of yoga for them?

* Yoga has SO many styles and lineages, there is a yoga for everyone. Flexibility is not required. Yoga is the ability to keep your attention in one direction.

* Believing in god or deity is not required. All the spiritual teachings have the same underbelly. Loving compassion, care for others, recommendations for self-care. All the laws are about self-care. Life is easier if you believe in something bigger.

Yoga is at least 5,000 years old. How is neuroscience and western psychology catching up with ancient observations of mental health?

* Teachings are ancient, rich, applicable, relevant. And being shown as true through modern science and psychology.

* Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way. Learning to recognize one’s distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to reevaluate them in light of reality. CBT in the sutras.

* Pratipaksha bhavanam is quite simply the practice of cultivating the opposite, the contrary, when it comes to unnecessary harm. By cultivating the opposite, a positive thought, in the thick of turbulence, emotional, mental, or otherwise, we are paving a new way toward self-healing. With a negative thought, apply the opposite thought pattern.

There is much more to yoga than the postures, or asanas. What more more does yoga offer?

* Postures are not the end. They can be a means to an end. They can help you feel better if your knee is hurt. The purpose is to feel better, not touch your toes. Open and prepare the body to sit comfortably. If back aches, can’t meditate. Yoga is the appetizer to the meal, which is meditation.

* One of eight limbs of yoga. Asana is one part. The eight limbs of yoga are yama (abstinences), niyama (observances), asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breath control), pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (absorption).”

Jess has more than 15 years as a yoga teacher. She earned her bachelor of fine arts in dance at the University of Texas at Austin and danced professionally in New York City. There she became a certified yoga teacher at the Yoga Mandalee studio.

➤RESOURCES

Jess Goulding – Online Yoga Teacher: https://www.JessGoulding.com

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

You say that people have agency as it relates to their wellness. What does this mean to you?

* Agency is the capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.

* People have agency in their wellness state physically, mentally, and emotionally. Don’t have to outsource. There’s a lot you can do on your own. More wisdom within than someone on the outside.

* There’s a 5 step self-check in: body, mind, emotions, personality, and energy. The monkey mind agitates your system. The breath serves as a mirror. Develop your inner wisdom.

* Kaivalyam is Sanskrit for freedom. The freedom to have space between stimulus and response. We have agency to practice this. Mindful breathing. Control of the breath. There’s something within you that’s thinking about the breath. There is something that’s thinking about thinking. Observing. FREEDOM – Ego identity.

Psychologist Rick Hanson says the mind is like Velcro for negative experiences and Teflon for positive ones. Can you share more about that?

* There’s a negativity bias—an evolutionary throwback that means our brains are hardwired to remember negative experiences and quickly forget positive experiences. While this once kept us alive, in modern times it is more often just a source of anxiety, irritability, and sadness.

* If you look at something beautiful, wait for 15 seconds. Then you will feel more present, at peace, and calm. Linking – what you take in through all your senses matters. Everything you see, hear, absorb has an affect on you. Are you linking to beauty or violence? That will be your perspective.

How does someone choose the right style of yoga for them?

* Yoga has SO many styles and lineages, there is a yoga for everyone. Flexibility is not required. Yoga is the ability to keep your attention in one direction.

* Believing in god or deity is not required. All the spiritual teachings have the same underbelly. Loving compassion, care for others, recommendations for self-care. All the laws are about self-care. Life is easier if you believe in something bigger.

Yoga is at least 5,000 years old. How is neuroscience and western psychology catching up with ancient observations of mental health?

* Teachings are ancient, rich, applicable, relevant. And being shown as true through modern science and psychology.

* Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way. Learning to recognize one’s distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to reevaluate them in light of reality. CBT in the sutras.

* Pratipaksha bhavanam is quite simply the practice of cultivating the opposite, the contrary, when it comes to unnecessary harm. By cultivating the opposite, a positive thought, in the thick of turbulence, emotional, mental, or otherwise, we are paving a new way toward self-healing. With a negative thought, apply the opposite thought pattern.

There is much more to yoga than the postures, or asanas. What more more does yoga]]>Meet yoga therapist Jess Goulding, C-IAYT in the 2nd part of her interview. We talk about ways to integrate the yoga teachings in everyday life. This includes having self-awareness and agency, which is your power to make choices to influence your wellness.

Jess has more than 15 years as a yoga teacher. She earned her bachelor of fine arts in dance at the University of Texas at Austin and danced professionally in New York City. There she became a certified yoga teacher at the Yoga Mandalee studio.

➤RESOURCES

Jess Goulding – Online Yoga Teacher: https://www.JessGoulding.com

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

You say that people have agency as it relates to their wellness. What does this mean to you?

* Agency is the capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.

* People have agency in their wellness state physically, mentally, and emotionally. Don’t have to outsource. There’s a lot you can do on your own. More wisdom within than someone on the outside.

* There’s a 5 step self-check in: body, mind, emotions, personality, and energy. The monkey mind agitates your system. The breath serves as a mirror. Develop your inner wisdom.

* Kaivalyam is Sanskrit for freedom. The freedom to have space between stimulus and response. We have agency to practice this. Mindful breathing. Control of the breath. There’s something within you that’s thinking about the breath. There is something that’s thinking about thinking. Observing. FREEDOM – Ego identity.

Psychologist Rick Hanson says the mind is like Velcro for negative experiences and Teflon for positive ones. Can you share more about that?

* There’s a negativity bias—an evolutionary throwback that means our brains are hardwired to remember negative experiences and quickly forget positive experiences. While this once kept us alive, in modern times it is more often just a source of anxiety, irritability, and sadness.

* If you look at something beautiful, wait for 15 seconds. Then you will feel more present, at peace, and calm. Linking – what you take in through all your senses matters. Everything you see, hear, absorb has an affect on you. Are you linking to beauty or violence? That will be your perspective.

How does someone choose the right style of yoga for them?

* Yoga has SO many styles and lineages, there is a yoga for everyone. Flexibility is not required. Yoga is the ability to keep your attention in one direction.

* Believing in god or deity is not required. All the spiritual teachings have the same underbelly. Loving compassion, care for others, recommendations for self-care. All the laws are about self-care. Life is easier if you believe in something bigger.

Yoga is at least 5,000 years old. How is neuroscience and western psychology catching up with ancient observations of mental health?

* Teachings are ancient, rich, applicable, relevant. And being shown as true through modern science and psychology.

* Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way. Learning to recognize one’s distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to reevaluate them in light of reality. CBT in the sutras.

* Pratipaksha bhavanam is quite simply the practice of cultivating the opposite, the contrary, when it comes to unnecessary harm. By cultivating the opposite, a positive thought, in the thick of turbulence, emotional, mental, or otherwise, we are paving a new way toward self-healing. With a negative thought, apply the opposite thought pattern.

There is much more to yoga than the postures, or asanas. What more more does yoga offer?

* Postures are not the end. They can be a means to an end. They can help you feel better if your knee is hurt. The purpose is to feel better, not touch your toes. Open and prepare the body to sit comfortably. If back aches, can’t meditate. Yoga is the appetizer to the meal, which is meditation.

* One of eight limbs of yoga. Asana is one part. The eight limbs of yoga are yama (abstinences), niyama (observances), asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breath control), pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (absorption).”

Dong is a patient-focused pharmacist with more than 15 years of experience. He has a doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of the Pacific. He also has a bachelor of science in biochemistry and cell biology from the University of California at San Diego.

➤RESOURCES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

How can we put the COVID-19 vaccine in historical context?

* We can compare it to the polio vaccine.

* Polio is highly contagious with flu like symptoms, paralysis, and even death. It once seemed impossible to stop.

* However, polio was eliminated in the U.S. in 1994 because people received the polio vaccine.

* This is hopeful news for the possible elimination of COVID-19.

What is biochemistry and how does it contribute to health?

* Biochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.

* A sub-discipline of both biology and chemistry, biochemistry can be divided in three fields . . .

* Molecular genetics, protein science, and metabolism

* Over the last decades, biochemistry has become successful at explaining living processes.

* Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids(fat) provide the structure of cells and perform many of the functions associated with life.

What is a concern that you have about some customers you see every day?

* A big concern is apathy. Apathy is defined as the lack of motivation or concern.

* It comes from the Greek word “pathos,” which means passion or emotion.

* Apathy is a lack of those feelings and could be a factor in having an unhealthy lifestyle.

* Some tips are: Get plenty of sleep each night and try to exercise every day. Spend time with friends, do things you love, break  big tasks into smaller ones so that you feel accomplished, and reward yourself whenever you finish an activity.

Psychotropic drugs are any drug capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behavior. Can you please explain how psychotropic medications work?

* People need to know that these medications can open the door to change your life!

* There are 5 main groups of psychotropic medications: antidepressants (SSRIs and SNRIs), antipsychotics, antianxiety, mood stabilizers, and stimulants.

* SSRIs - selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

* SNRI - serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

* The downregulation and upregulation of receptors. All living cells have the ability to receive and process signals that originate outside their membranes, which they do by means of proteins called receptors.

* Signals interact with a receptor and direct the cell to allow substances to enter or exit the cell. Receptors can be increased (or upregulated) when the signal is weak, or decreased (downregulated) when it is strong.

* Serotonin and norepinephrine are released, then stimulate the receptors, and then reuptake occurs.

* SSRIs inhibit reuptake of serotonin. This results in increased levels of serotonin in the synapse.

* SNRis inhibit reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. This results in increased levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the synapse.

* Information from one neuron flows to another neuron across a synapse. The synapse contains a small gap separating neurons.

What is the most dangerous combination of drugs that some

doctors prescribe?

* The most dangerous is a 3-drug cocktail for pain. This cocktail includes an opioid, with

a benzodiazepine, plus a...]]>Meet pharmacist Dong Kim, PharmD in the 2nd part of his interview. We talk about the COVID-19 vaccine, biochemistry, and psychotropic medications to help you make better decisions about your overall healthcare.

Dong is a patient-focused pharmacist with more than 15 years of experience. He has a doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of the Pacific. He also has a bachelor of science in biochemistry and cell biology from the University of California at San Diego.

➤RESOURCES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

How can we put the COVID-19 vaccine in historical context?

* We can compare it to the polio vaccine.

* Polio is highly contagious with flu like symptoms, paralysis, and even death. It once seemed impossible to stop.

* However, polio was eliminated in the U.S. in 1994 because people received the polio vaccine.

* This is hopeful news for the possible elimination of COVID-19.

What is biochemistry and how does it contribute to health?

* Biochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.

* A sub-discipline of both biology and chemistry, biochemistry can be divided in three fields . . .

* Molecular genetics, protein science, and metabolism

* Over the last decades, biochemistry has become successful at explaining living processes.

* Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids(fat) provide the structure of cells and perform many of the functions associated with life.

What is a concern that you have about some customers you see every day?

* A big concern is apathy. Apathy is defined as the lack of motivation or concern.

* It comes from the Greek word “pathos,” which means passion or emotion.

* Apathy is a lack of those feelings and could be a factor in having an unhealthy lifestyle.

* Some tips are: Get plenty of sleep each night and try to exercise every day. Spend time with friends, do things you love, break  big tasks into smaller ones so that you feel accomplished, and reward yourself whenever you finish an activity.

Psychotropic drugs are any drug capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behavior. Can you please explain how psychotropic medications work?

* People need to know that these medications can open the door to change your life!

* There are 5 main groups of psychotropic medications: antidepressants (SSRIs and SNRIs), antipsychotics, antianxiety, mood stabilizers, and stimulants.

* SSRIs - selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

* SNRI - serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

* The downregulation and upregulation of receptors. All living cells have the ability to receive and process signals that originate outside their membranes, which they do by means of proteins called receptors.

* Signals interact with a receptor and direct the cell to allow substances to enter or exit the cell. Receptors can be increased (or upregulated) when the signal is weak, or decreased (downregulated) when it is strong.

* Serotonin and norepinephrine are released, then stimulate the receptors, and then reuptake occurs.

* SSRIs inhibit reuptake of serotonin. This results in increased levels of serotonin in the synapse.

* SNRis inhibit reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. This results in increased levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the synapse.

* Information from one neuron flows to another neuron across a synapse. The synapse contains a small gap separating neurons.

What is the most dangerous combination of drugs that some

doctors prescribe?

* The most dangerous is a 3-drug cocktail for pain. This cocktail includes an opioid, with

a benzodiazepine, plus a muscle relaxer.

* Some states have made it a schedule 2. Substances in this schedule have a high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. 

* It's a controlled substance and the number of tablets are heavily regulated.

Dong is a patient-focused pharmacist with more than 15 years of experience. He has a doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of the Pacific. He also has a bachelor of science in biochemistry and cell biology from the University of California at San Diego.

➤RESOURCES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

How can we put the COVID-19 vaccine in historical context?

* We can compare it to the polio vaccine.

* Polio is highly contagious with flu like symptoms, paralysis, and even death. It once seemed impossible to stop.

* However, polio was eliminated in the U.S. in 1994 because people received the polio vaccine.

* This is hopeful news for the possible elimination of COVID-19.

What is biochemistry and how does it contribute to health?

* Biochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.

* A sub-discipline of both biology and chemistry, biochemistry can be divided in three fields . . .

* Molecular genetics, protein science, and metabolism

* Over the last decades, biochemistry has become successful at explaining living processes.

* Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids(fat) provide the structure of cells and perform many of the functions associated with life.

What is a concern that you have about some customers you see every day?

* A big concern is apathy. Apathy is defined as the lack of motivation or concern.

* It comes from the Greek word “pathos,” which means passion or emotion.

* Apathy is a lack of those feelings and could be a factor in having an unhealthy lifestyle.

* Some tips are: Get plenty of sleep each night and try to exercise every day. Spend time with friends, do things you love, break  big tasks into smaller ones so that you feel accomplished, and reward yourself whenever you finish an activity.

Psychotropic drugs are any drug capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behavior. Can you please explain how psychotropic medications work?

* People need to know that these medications can open the door to change your life!

* There are 5 main groups of psychotropic medications: antidepressants (SSRIs and SNRIs), antipsychotics, antianxiety, mood stabilizers, and stimulants.

* SSRIs - selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

* SNRI - serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

* The downregulation and upregulation of receptors. All living cells have the ability to receive and process signals that originate outside their membranes, which they do by means of proteins called receptors.

* Signals interact with a receptor and direct the cell to allow substances to enter or exit the cell. Receptors can be increased (or upregulated) when the signal is weak, or decreased (downregulated) when it is strong.

* Serotonin and norepinephrine are released, then stimulate the receptors, and then reuptake occurs.

* SSRIs inhibit reuptake of serotonin. This results in increased levels of serotonin in the synapse.

* SNRis inhibit reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. This results in increased levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the synapse.

* Information from one neuron flows to another neuron across a synapse. The synapse contains a small gap separating neurons.

What is the most dangerous combination of drugs that some doctors prescribe?

* The most dangerous is a 3-drug cocktail for pain. This cocktail includes an opioid,

with a benzodiazepine, plus a muscle...]]>Meet pharmacist Dong Kim, PharmD in the 1st part of his interview. We talk about the COVID-19 vaccine, biochemistry, and psychotropic medications to help you make better decisions about your overall healthcare.

Dong is a patient-focused pharmacist with more than 15 years of experience. He has a doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of the Pacific. He also has a bachelor of science in biochemistry and cell biology from the University of California at San Diego.

➤RESOURCES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

How can we put the COVID-19 vaccine in historical context?

* We can compare it to the polio vaccine.

* Polio is highly contagious with flu like symptoms, paralysis, and even death. It once seemed impossible to stop.

* However, polio was eliminated in the U.S. in 1994 because people received the polio vaccine.

* This is hopeful news for the possible elimination of COVID-19.

What is biochemistry and how does it contribute to health?

* Biochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.

* A sub-discipline of both biology and chemistry, biochemistry can be divided in three fields . . .

* Molecular genetics, protein science, and metabolism

* Over the last decades, biochemistry has become successful at explaining living processes.

* Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids(fat) provide the structure of cells and perform many of the functions associated with life.

What is a concern that you have about some customers you see every day?

* A big concern is apathy. Apathy is defined as the lack of motivation or concern.

* It comes from the Greek word “pathos,” which means passion or emotion.

* Apathy is a lack of those feelings and could be a factor in having an unhealthy lifestyle.

* Some tips are: Get plenty of sleep each night and try to exercise every day. Spend time with friends, do things you love, break  big tasks into smaller ones so that you feel accomplished, and reward yourself whenever you finish an activity.

Psychotropic drugs are any drug capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behavior. Can you please explain how psychotropic medications work?

* People need to know that these medications can open the door to change your life!

* There are 5 main groups of psychotropic medications: antidepressants (SSRIs and SNRIs), antipsychotics, antianxiety, mood stabilizers, and stimulants.

* SSRIs - selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

* SNRI - serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

* The downregulation and upregulation of receptors. All living cells have the ability to receive and process signals that originate outside their membranes, which they do by means of proteins called receptors.

* Signals interact with a receptor and direct the cell to allow substances to enter or exit the cell. Receptors can be increased (or upregulated) when the signal is weak, or decreased (downregulated) when it is strong.

* Serotonin and norepinephrine are released, then stimulate the receptors, and then reuptake occurs.

* SSRIs inhibit reuptake of serotonin. This results in increased levels of serotonin in the synapse.

* SNRis inhibit reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. This results in increased levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the synapse.

* Information from one neuron flows to another neuron across a synapse. The synapse contains a small gap separating neurons.

What is the most dangerous combination of drugs that some doctors prescribe?

* The most dangerous is a 3-drug cocktail for pain. This cocktail includes an opioid,

with a benzodiazepine, plus a muscle relaxer.

* Some states have made it a schedule 2. Substances in this schedule have a

high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical

dependence. 

* It's a controlled substance and the number of tablets are heavily regulated.

Keri received her master's degree in counseling from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri and has been licensed for 25 years.

➤RESOURCES

Spirit Reins: https://www.spiritreins.org/

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

How does trauma affect the development of a child’s brain?

* Knowledge of psychoeducation and brain development has grown a lot in the last in the last years.

* The brain of a 3-year old is 80% formed; they aren't blank slates.

* With trauma, the worst experiences are usually very brief. No matter what, there's an opportunity for things to be better.

* A lot of behavior has a biological link. Having more compassion, it's not just a behavioral choice. The basics are they are hungry, tired, and safe.

* In a lot of orphanages, the babies weren’t held.

* There was a study conducted by psychologist Harry Harlow with rhesus monkeys in 1950s and 60s. Infants were taken away from their mothers and raised in isolation. There's evidence for the importance of maternal touch in infant development.

You’ve done a lot of work with adoption. What are some key things you’ve encountered?

* People deciding if they want to adopt a foster child, or private adoption.

* Suggest attending the adoption collaborative of Texas (ACT). There's a coalition of Child Protective Services and nonprofit child placing agencies whose mission is to find families for children in the foster care system.

* For parents, be blatantly honest. Sometimes that's where families go awry. Do they want to adopt through foster care for financial reasons? These child populations are different.

* Private adoption, parents change minds, babies are born with health issues. May not be an easy path. Even biological siblings can be night and day from each other.

You’ve also done a lot of work with teens. Is this the primary demographic you see at Spirit Reins?

* Working with teens with trauma and who are at risk for suicide.

* There’s a difference between an okay coping skill verses what isn’t, like if a teen is self-harming.

* Private practice - the amount of stress for teens is across the board at school, they can't win.

* Most kids are not at the developmental level to determine their life path in high school, there’s an expectation to choose the college path.

What are specific methods you use to help children and adolescents impacted by trauma?

* Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and perception bias. Looking through everything that happened to a child, looking through the lens of trauma.

* How we think is powerful. It can make a difference with our connection with others.

* The way we think about our situation, our job, our families, friendships, is through a lens. Sometimes the lens works wonderfully and sometimes not so well. Making sure that we have the best perception about how things are.

* If I spilled coffee, I'm so clumsy. Then the rest of the day I tripped over a step, I really am clumsy. I'm assuming the worst. The same exact behavior without the same perception.

* Looking for ways to confirm, bias perception. We tuned into negative perceptions. When we tune into positive perceptions, the circumstances are better.

* Relook at the same circumstance. Is this really true? Reality checking.

How important are relationships and connections in healing from trauma?

* Pair kids up with equine specialist and licensed therapist.

* Loving connections is essential that includes the parent's relationship with their child. It goes beyond the treatment center.

Keri received her master's degree in counseling from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri and has been licensed for 25 years.

➤RESOURCES

Spirit Reins: https://www.spiritreins.org/

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

➤SUMMARY

How does trauma affect the development of a child’s brain?

* Knowledge of psychoeducation and brain development has grown a lot in the last in the last years.

* The brain of a 3-year old is 80% formed; they aren't blank slates.

* With trauma, the worst experiences are usually very brief. No matter what, there's an opportunity for things to be better.

* A lot of behavior has a biological link. Having more compassion, it's not just a behavioral choice. The basics are they are hungry, tired, and safe.

* In a lot of orphanages, the babies weren’t held.

* There was a study conducted by psychologist Harry Harlow with rhesus monkeys in 1950s and 60s. Infants were taken away from their mothers and raised in isolation. There's evidence for the importance of maternal touch in infant development.

You’ve done a lot of work with adoption. What are some key things you’ve encountered?

* People deciding if they want to adopt a foster child, or private adoption.

* Suggest attending the adoption collaborative of Texas (ACT). There's a coalition of Child Protective Services and nonprofit child placing agencies whose mission is to find families for children in the foster care system.

* For parents, be blatantly honest. Sometimes that's where families go awry. Do they want to adopt through foster care for financial reasons? These child populations are different.

* Private adoption, parents change minds, babies are born with health issues. May not be an easy path. Even biological siblings can be night and day from each other.

You’ve also done a lot of work with teens. Is this the primary demographic you see at Spirit Reins?

* Working with teens with trauma and who are at risk for suicide.

* There’s a difference between an okay coping skill verses what isn’t, like if a teen is self-harming.

* Private practice - the amount of stress for teens is across the board at school, they can't win.

* Most kids are not at the developmental level to determine their life path in high school, there’s an expectation to choose the college path.

What are specific methods you use to help children and adolescents impacted by trauma?

* Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and perception bias. Looking through everything that happened to a child, looking through the lens of trauma.

* How we think is powerful. It can make a difference with our connection with others.

* The way we think about our situation, our job, our families, friendships, is through a lens. Sometimes the lens works wonderfully and sometimes not so well. Making sure that we have the best perception about how things are.

* If I spilled coffee, I'm so clumsy. Then the rest of the day I tripped over a step, I really am clumsy. I'm assuming the worst. The same exact behavior without the same perception.

* Looking for ways to confirm, bias perception. We tuned into negative perceptions. When we tune into positive perceptions, the circumstances are better.

* Relook at the same circumstance. Is this really true? Reality checking.

How important are relationships and connections in healing from trauma?

* Pair kids up with equine specialist and licensed therapist.

* Loving connections is essential that includes the parent's relationship with their child. It goes beyond the treatment center.

Amy received her master’s degree in elementary education from Arizona State University. She is the founder of Hills of Milk and Honey and Fearless Farmers where she offers classes.

➤RESOURCES

Hills of Milk and Honey: https://bit.ly/34SQ04t

Fearless Farmers: https://bit.ly/3eizWMp

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

Whitewash Book: https://amzn.to/3jS6nSM

Draw Down Book: https://amzn.to/3elf47l

Zach Bush, MD: https://zachbushmd.com/

Elaine Ingham, PhD: https://bit.ly/34RIQgG

➤SUMMARY

You say that soil health is where human health begins. Why is it so important to eat food straight from the food source?

* There is a direct connection between the soil being healthy and being able to grow nutrient dense food.

* If we don't take good care of the soil so that it is in balance, then that is affecting our food supply.

Zach Bush, MD educates about the microbiome, the genetic material of all the microbes - bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses - that live on and inside the human body. How do toxins harm the microbiome?

* Glyphosate is an herbicide and a weed killer, first registered for use in the U.S. in 1974.

* Consumers started using it in Roundup in the 1980s.

* The water system that collects the vast majority of the Roundup spray in the United States is the Mississippi River.

* As the Mississippi empties out into the Gulf of Mexico, we kill all the microorganisms, fish life, and everything else living in the water.

* The highest rates of cancer are in Louisiana.

What can people do to enrich the soil in their community?

* Elaine Ingham, PhD is the world’s foremost soil biologist, she’s passionate about empowering ordinary people to bring the soils in their community back to life.

* She has the Soil Food Web Approach for soil regeneration.

* She offers courses in her Soil Food Web School that's designed for people with no experience.

* Identify what's missing in the soil, regenerate the soil, and maintain the soil food web.

What is regenerative farming and why is it important?

* A method of farming that provides you with nutrient dense foods to keep you healthy.

* It focuses on rebuilding the topsoil, improving the water cycle, and increasing resilience to climate change.

* In the U.S. there is as little as less than 1% organic material in our soil. It’s like having farm fields of dust particles that grow nutrient poor food.

* There is a solution. For every % of organic matter in the soil, you can draw down about five tons of carbon per acre.

How is regenerative agriculture one of a hundred ways we can reverse climate change?

* Paul Hawken explains this in depth in his book Draw Down.

* Stopping global warming is possible with solutions that exist today.

* Drawdown is the point when greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere start to decline.

Amy received her master’s degree in elementary education from Arizona State University. She is the founder of Hills of Milk and Honey and Fearless Farmers where she offers classes.

➤RESOURCES

Hills of Milk and Honey: https://bit.ly/34SQ04t

Fearless Farmers: https://bit.ly/3eizWMp

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

Whitewash Book: https://amzn.to/3jS6nSM

Draw Down Book: https://amzn.to/3elf47l

Zach Bush, MD: https://zachbushmd.com/

Elaine Ingham, PhD: https://bit.ly/34RIQgG

➤SUMMARY

You say that soil health is where human health begins. Why is it so important to eat food straight from the food source?

* There is a direct connection between the soil being healthy and being able to grow nutrient dense food.

* If we don't take good care of the soil so that it is in balance, then that is affecting our food supply.

Zach Bush, MD educates about the microbiome, the genetic material of all the microbes - bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses - that live on and inside the human body. How do toxins harm the microbiome?

* Glyphosate is an herbicide and a weed killer, first registered for use in the U.S. in 1974.

* Consumers started using it in Roundup in the 1980s.

* The water system that collects the vast majority of the Roundup spray in the United States is the Mississippi River.

* As the Mississippi empties out into the Gulf of Mexico, we kill all the microorganisms, fish life, and everything else living in the water.

* The highest rates of cancer are in Louisiana.

What can people do to enrich the soil in their community?

* Elaine Ingham, PhD is the world’s foremost soil biologist, she’s passionate about empowering ordinary people to bring the soils in their community back to life.

* She has the Soil Food Web Approach for soil regeneration.

* She offers courses in her Soil Food Web School that's designed for people with no experience.

* Identify what's missing in the soil, regenerate the soil, and maintain the soil food web.

What is regenerative farming and why is it important?

* A method of farming that provides you with nutrient dense foods to keep you healthy.

* It focuses on rebuilding the topsoil, improving the water cycle, and increasing resilience to climate change.

* In the U.S. there is as little as less than 1% organic material in our soil. It’s like having farm fields of dust particles that grow nutrient poor food.

* There is a solution. For every % of organic matter in the soil, you can draw down about five tons of carbon per acre.

5. How is regenerative agriculture one of a hundred ways we can reverse climate change?

* Paul Hawken explains this in depth in his book Draw Down.

* Stopping global warming is possible with solutions that exist today.

* Drawdown is the point when greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere start to decline.

Anne received her PhD in mythological studies, with an emphasis in depth psychology, from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Her book is entitled 7 Ancient Rituals to Heal Modern High-Functioning Anxiety.

➤RESOURCES

Free Book - 7 Ancient Rituals: https://bit.ly/33ykOqj

HeartMath Biofeedback: https://bit.ly/2GF60gM

About Dr. Anne Taylor: https://bit.ly/3jA5Rd0

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

Dr. Stephen Porges: https://bit.ly/34HB87N

➤SUMMARY

How common is anxiety and what is "high-functioning anxiety" specifically?

* Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. It affects 40 million adults age 18 and older, or 18% of the population every year.

* High-functioning anxiety is not considered a medical condition, so the numbers of people suffering from anxiety is actually significantly higher than the reported stats. From the outside everything seems fine, but behind the mask you are secretly collapsing inside.

What are the 7 ancient rituals?

* 1) Sacred Space, 2) Vocalization, 3) Breathwork, 4) Yoga Postures, 5) Meditation/Prayer, 6) Sound, 7) Social Engagement & Compassion

* People can empower themselves by learning how to self-regulate their emotional and physical states. While many people wait for someone or something else to “fix” them, your true power lies within.

How can we learn from ancient rituals in our modern culture?

* Ancient rituals can be used to bring us back into “right order,” or in accord with nature. This is also called being in the flow state.

* Essentially, this is an alignment or resonance between a person and the higher vibrational fields of the earth and cosmos. This is an important role of rituals—to realign with higher levels of order in the universe.

* The famous American mythologist, Joseph Campbell, writes, "The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature."

You write about heart coherence in your book. What does it mean?

* Getting into a flow state is known as “heart coherence.” According to the HeartMath Institute, "Coherence is the state when the heart, mind, and emotions are in energetic alignment and cooperation."

* This is a psycho-physiological state where healing can occur. Fear, worry, overwhelm, and other difficult emotions pull us out of this state and into high-functioning anxiety or even depression. Heart coherence raises your vibrational states from fear to calm and centeredness.

What is the significance of the vagus nerve in regulating our nervous system?

* The vagus nerve is the “central tuning string” of the body. When your vagus nerve is “in tune,” the rest of your body syncs up with it.

* The vagus nerve is the 10th cranial nerve and begins in the brain stem. The vagus nerve sends information in two directions: from the organs to the brain and vice versa.

* It wanders throughout the body reaching almost all of the vital organs in the body. Vagus is Latin for wanderer.

How did Dr. Stephen Porges' Polyvagal theory inform your book?

* The Polyvagal theory emphasizes the role of the vagus nerve in emotional regulation, social connection, and the fear response.

* Dr. Stephen Porges’ theory suggests new approaches to healing that focus on strengthening the body’s system for regulating arousal.

* He maps specific ritual patterns to strengthen the vagus nerve. I give the reader 7 rituals to increase levels of heart coherence. This can be measured using...]]>Meet Anne Taylor, PhD in the 2nd part of her interview. High functioning anxiety and chronic stress is common, but it doesn’t have to be the norm. She provides 7 ways to calm your nervous system and balance your heart’s rhythm.

Anne received her PhD in mythological studies, with an emphasis in depth psychology, from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Her book is entitled 7 Ancient Rituals to Heal Modern High-Functioning Anxiety.

➤RESOURCES

Free Book - 7 Ancient Rituals: https://bit.ly/33ykOqj

HeartMath Biofeedback: https://bit.ly/2GF60gM

About Dr. Anne Taylor: https://bit.ly/3jA5Rd0

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

Dr. Stephen Porges: https://bit.ly/34HB87N

➤SUMMARY

How common is anxiety and what is "high-functioning anxiety" specifically?

* Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. It affects 40 million adults age 18 and older, or 18% of the population every year.

* High-functioning anxiety is not considered a medical condition, so the numbers of people suffering from anxiety is actually significantly higher than the reported stats. From the outside everything seems fine, but behind the mask you are secretly collapsing inside.

What are the 7 ancient rituals?

* 1) Sacred Space, 2) Vocalization, 3) Breathwork, 4) Yoga Postures, 5) Meditation/Prayer, 6) Sound, 7) Social Engagement & Compassion

* People can empower themselves by learning how to self-regulate their emotional and physical states. While many people wait for someone or something else to “fix” them, your true power lies within.

How can we learn from ancient rituals in our modern culture?

* Ancient rituals can be used to bring us back into “right order,” or in accord with nature. This is also called being in the flow state.

* Essentially, this is an alignment or resonance between a person and the higher vibrational fields of the earth and cosmos. This is an important role of rituals—to realign with higher levels of order in the universe.

* The famous American mythologist, Joseph Campbell, writes, "The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature."

You write about heart coherence in your book. What does it mean?

* Getting into a flow state is known as “heart coherence.” According to the HeartMath Institute, "Coherence is the state when the heart, mind, and emotions are in energetic alignment and cooperation."

* This is a psycho-physiological state where healing can occur. Fear, worry, overwhelm, and other difficult emotions pull us out of this state and into high-functioning anxiety or even depression. Heart coherence raises your vibrational states from fear to calm and centeredness.

What is the significance of the vagus nerve in regulating our nervous system?

* The vagus nerve is the “central tuning string” of the body. When your vagus nerve is “in tune,” the rest of your body syncs up with it.

* The vagus nerve is the 10th cranial nerve and begins in the brain stem. The vagus nerve sends information in two directions: from the organs to the brain and vice versa.

* It wanders throughout the body reaching almost all of the vital organs in the body. Vagus is Latin for wanderer.

How did Dr. Stephen Porges' Polyvagal theory inform your book?

* The Polyvagal theory emphasizes the role of the vagus nerve in emotional regulation, social connection, and the fear response.

* Dr. Stephen Porges’ theory suggests new approaches to healing that focus on strengthening the body’s system for regulating arousal.

* He maps specific ritual patterns to strengthen the vagus nerve. I give the reader 7 rituals to increase levels of heart coherence. This can be measured using biofeedback.

Anne received her PhD in mythological studies, with an emphasis in depth psychology, from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Her book is entitled 7 Ancient Rituals to Heal Modern High-Functioning Anxiety.

➤RESOURCES

Free Book - 7 Ancient Rituals: https://bit.ly/33ykOqj

HeartMath Biofeedback: https://bit.ly/2GF60gM

About Dr. Anne Taylor: https://bit.ly/3jA5Rd0

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

Dr. Stephen Porges: https://bit.ly/34HB87N

➤SUMMARY

How common is anxiety and what is "high-functioning anxiety" specifically?

* Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. It affects 40 million adults age 18 and older, or 18% of the population every year.

* High-functioning anxiety is not considered a medical condition, so the numbers of people suffering from anxiety is actually significantly higher than the reported stats. From the outside everything seems fine, but behind the mask you are secretly collapsing inside.

What are the 7 ancient rituals?

* 1) Sacred Space, 2) Vocalization, 3) Breathwork, 4) Yoga Postures, 5) Meditation/Prayer, 6) Sound, 7) Social Engagement & Compassion

* People can empower themselves by learning how to self-regulate their emotional and physical states. While many people wait for someone or something else to “fix” them, your true power lies within.

How can we learn from ancient rituals in our modern culture?

* Ancient rituals can be used to bring us back into “right order,” or in accord with nature. This is also called being in the flow state.

* Essentially, this is an alignment or resonance between a person and the higher vibrational fields of the earth and cosmos. This is an important role of rituals—to realign with higher levels of order in the universe.

* The famous American mythologist, Joseph Campbell, writes, "The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature."

You write about heart coherence in your book. What does it mean?

* Getting into a flow state is known as “heart coherence.” According to the HeartMath Institute, "Coherence is the state when the heart, mind, and emotions are in energetic alignment and cooperation."

* This is a psycho-physiological state where healing can occur. Fear, worry, overwhelm, and other difficult emotions pull us out of this state and into high-functioning anxiety or even depression. Heart coherence raises your vibrational states from fear to calm and centeredness.

What is the significance of the vagus nerve in regulating our nervous system?

* The vagus nerve is the “central tuning string” of the body. When your vagus nerve is “in tune,” the rest of your body syncs up with it.

* The vagus nerve is the 10th cranial nerve and begins in the brain stem. The vagus nerve sends information in two directions: from the organs to the brain and vice versa.

* It wanders throughout the body reaching almost all of the vital organs in the body. Vagus is Latin for wanderer.

How did Dr. Stephen Porges' Polyvagal theory inform your book?

* The Polyvagal theory emphasizes the role of the vagus nerve in emotional regulation, social connection, and the fear response.

* Dr. Stephen Porges’ theory suggests new approaches to healing that focus on strengthening the body’s system for regulating arousal.

* He maps specific ritual patterns to strengthen the vagus nerve. I give the reader 7 rituals to increase levels of heart coherence. This can be measured using...]]>Meet Anne Taylor, PhD in the 1st part of her interview. High functioning anxiety and chronic stress is common, but it doesn’t have to be the norm. She provides 7 ways to calm your nervous system and balance your heart’s rhythm.

Anne received her PhD in mythological studies, with an emphasis in depth psychology, from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Her book is entitled 7 Ancient Rituals to Heal Modern High-Functioning Anxiety.

➤RESOURCES

Free Book - 7 Ancient Rituals: https://bit.ly/33ykOqj

HeartMath Biofeedback: https://bit.ly/2GF60gM

About Dr. Anne Taylor: https://bit.ly/3jA5Rd0

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

Dr. Stephen Porges: https://bit.ly/34HB87N

➤SUMMARY

How common is anxiety and what is "high-functioning anxiety" specifically?

* Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. It affects 40 million adults age 18 and older, or 18% of the population every year.

* High-functioning anxiety is not considered a medical condition, so the numbers of people suffering from anxiety is actually significantly higher than the reported stats. From the outside everything seems fine, but behind the mask you are secretly collapsing inside.

What are the 7 ancient rituals?

* 1) Sacred Space, 2) Vocalization, 3) Breathwork, 4) Yoga Postures, 5) Meditation/Prayer, 6) Sound, 7) Social Engagement & Compassion

* People can empower themselves by learning how to self-regulate their emotional and physical states. While many people wait for someone or something else to “fix” them, your true power lies within.

How can we learn from ancient rituals in our modern culture?

* Ancient rituals can be used to bring us back into “right order,” or in accord with nature. This is also called being in the flow state.

* Essentially, this is an alignment or resonance between a person and the higher vibrational fields of the earth and cosmos. This is an important role of rituals—to realign with higher levels of order in the universe.

* The famous American mythologist, Joseph Campbell, writes, "The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature."

You write about heart coherence in your book. What does it mean?

* Getting into a flow state is known as “heart coherence.” According to the HeartMath Institute, "Coherence is the state when the heart, mind, and emotions are in energetic alignment and cooperation."

* This is a psycho-physiological state where healing can occur. Fear, worry, overwhelm, and other difficult emotions pull us out of this state and into high-functioning anxiety or even depression. Heart coherence raises your vibrational states from fear to calm and centeredness.

What is the significance of the vagus nerve in regulating our nervous system?

* The vagus nerve is the “central tuning string” of the body. When your vagus nerve is “in tune,” the rest of your body syncs up with it.

* The vagus nerve is the 10th cranial nerve and begins in the brain stem. The vagus nerve sends information in two directions: from the organs to the brain and vice versa.

* It wanders throughout the body reaching almost all of the vital organs in the body. Vagus is Latin for wanderer.

How did Dr. Stephen Porges' Polyvagal theory inform your book?

* The Polyvagal theory emphasizes the role of the vagus nerve in emotional regulation, social connection, and the fear response.

* Dr. Stephen Porges’ theory suggests new approaches to healing that focus on strengthening the body’s system for regulating arousal.

* He maps specific ritual patterns to strengthen the vagus nerve. I give the reader 7 rituals to increase levels of heart coherence. This can be measured using biofeedback.

Karen is the executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness in central Texas. Also known as NAMI, it’s a grassroots mental health advocacy group.

➤RESOURCES

National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://nami.org ,helpline 800-950, 6264

Free Crisis Counseling 24/7: text "NAMI" to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services: https://bit.ly/31ksrjj

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

Calming Cream product: https://bit.ly/2H99Iwl

Social - Why Our Brains are Wired to Connect book: https://amzn.to/32dZV1F

➤SUMMARY

How did you originally get involved with NAMI and how has it changed your life?

* Karen’s daughter was suicidal and she researched how best to help her and stumbled across NAMI.

* Her hope is to become a community that no longer has any shame around mental health.

* Treat mental health as the public health issue that it is and lose a lot less people to suicide.

* Hopefully, there will be fewer people criminalized by their mental illness.

* And fewer people in emergency rooms who will get the help that they need far sooner than when they have ended up in crisis.

Mental health is about brain health and our daily habits and lifestyle. What are the key factors to increase brain health?

* Mental health is not about a character flaw—it is about health.

* Physical exercise - improves blood flow and memory; it stimulates chemical changes in the brain that enhance learning, mood and thinking.

* Food and nutrition - whole foods and water, little sugar or flour.

* Medical health - get your annual physical and follow your doctor’s recommendations.

* Sleep and relaxation - sleep improves your mood and your immune system. Practicing meditation helps manage stress.

* Mental fitness - may improve your brain’s functioning and promote new brain cell growth. Like your muscles, you must use your brain, or you lose it.

* Social interaction - spending time with others, engaging in stimulating conversation, and staying in touch and connected with family and friends are good for your brain health.

Shame prevents people from seeking help for their mental health condition. How does NAMI fight the stigma?

* Openly talk about mental health to shift the public stigma.

* Shame causes more isolation.

* When we are not well, it is a health issue.

* Educating yourself and others.

* Be conscious of language.

* Encourage equality between physical and mental illness.

* Show compassion for those with mental illness.

* Choose empowerment over shame.

* Be honest about treatment.

* Do not harbor self-stigma.

How is NAMI shifting our perceptions of mental health away from barbaric approach and misunderstanding?

* Our society has criminalized mental illness.

* Jails are not set up for mental illness, the system is flawed.

* There are so many barriers, state hospitals do not have enough beds. Tapping into private beds.

* It's like having stage 4 cancer and sitting there for a month with no medication.

* There are not enough psychiatrists and little research.

* Mental illness is a health issue and we have resources. We must look at the long-term effects.

* Be the voice of the people. The system must change.

* Shift is happening. It is like a big mammoth ship.

* Twenty-five years from now it will be so much better!

* The lack of mental health crisis services across the U.S. has resulted in law enforcement officers serving as first responders.

Karen is the executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness in central Texas. Also known as NAMI, it’s a grassroots mental health advocacy group.

➤RESOURCES

National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://nami.org ,helpline 800-950, 6264

Free Crisis Counseling 24/7: text "NAMI" to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services: https://bit.ly/31ksrjj

Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com

Calming Cream product: https://bit.ly/2H99Iwl

Social - Why Our Brains are Wired to Connect book: https://amzn.to/32dZV1F

➤SUMMARY

How did you originally get involved with NAMI and how has it changed your life?

* Karen’s daughter was suicidal and she researched how best to help her and stumbled across NAMI.

* Her hope is to become a community that no longer has any shame around mental health.

* Treat mental health as the public health issue that it is and lose a lot less people to suicide.

* Hopefully, there will be fewer people criminalized by their mental illness.

* And fewer people in emergency rooms who will get the help that they need far sooner than when they have ended up in crisis.

Mental health is about brain health and our daily habits and lifestyle. What are the key factors to increase brain health?

* Mental health is not about a character flaw—it is about health.

* Physical exercise - improves blood flow and memory; it stimulates chemical changes in the brain that enhance learning, mood and thinking.

* Food and nutrition - whole foods and water, little sugar or flour.

* Medical health - get your annual physical and follow your doctor’s recommendations.

* Sleep and relaxation - sleep improves your mood and your immune system. Practicing meditation helps manage stress.

* Mental fitness - may improve your brain’s functioning and promote new brain cell growth. Like your muscles, you must use your brain, or you lose it.

* Social interaction - spending time with others, engaging in stimulating conversation, and staying in touch and connected with family and friends are good for your brain health.

Shame prevents people from seeking help for their mental health condition. How does NAMI fight the stigma?

* Openly talk about mental health to shift the public stigma.

* Shame causes more isolation.

* When we are not well, it is a health issue.

* Educating yourself and others.

* Be conscious of language.

* Encourage equality between physical and mental illness.

* Show compassion for those with mental illness.

* Choose empowerment over shame.

* Be honest about treatment.

* Do not harbor self-stigma.

How is NAMI shifting our perceptions of mental health away from barbaric approach and misunderstanding?

* Our society has criminalized mental illness.

* Jails are not set up for mental illness, the system is flawed.

* There are so many barriers, state hospitals do not have enough beds. Tapping into private beds.

* It's like having stage 4 cancer and sitting there for a month with no medication.

* There are not enough psychiatrists and little research.

* Mental illness is a health issue and we have resources. We must look at the long-term effects.

* Be the voice of the people. The system must change.

* Shift is happening. It is like a big mammoth ship.

* Twenty-five years from now it will be so much better!

* The lack of mental health crisis services across the U.S. has resulted in law enforcement officers serving as first responders.

Brent received his medical degree in psychiatry from the University of Texas at Houston. His clinic, Roots Behavioral Health, uses an integrative model to help people with their mental health.

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➤RESOURCES

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➤ SUMMARY

How does your approach to patient care utilize an integrative model?

* Using an integrative model is a different way of practicing psychiatric medicine.

* In psychiatry, there is a high percentage of people who have conditions that are treatment resistant. An integrative model takes treatment one step further.

* We talk about diet, exercise, yoga meditation, sleep hygiene, and supplements (when indicated).

* We recommend doing a basic lab panel to check for common vitamin deficiencies. We also check for thyroid function and C-reactive protein, which is a reliable marker of chronic inflammation.

What supplements do you recommend and why?

* Patients commonly want help with stress and anxiety. They want help with mood, concentration, memory, and energy.

* The foundations that are recommended are . . .

* Multivitamin, probiotic (although this can be tricky), Omega fatty acids, CoQ10, vitamin D, magnesium, L-methylfolate, and B12.

* Some common herbs that can be used are Rhodiola, Ashwaganda, SAMe, L-theanine (found in green tea), and 5-HTP.

What is the role of immune function in relation to chronic psychiatric conditions?

* Psychiatrist Edward Bullmore discusses this in his book The Inflamed Mind.

* There is a dynamic communication between the brain and the immune system.

* People with chronic depression often have an inflammatory component to their depression.

* Many of these inflammatory cells in the body that are causing the pain easily cross what's called the blood brain barrier.

* And if they pass through this barrier, they get into the brain. These inflammatory cells, some are called cytokines, float into the brain and trigger off cascades of inflammation.

* Minocycline and baby Asprin can significantly improve this condition.

One of the biggest breakthroughs in treating severe depression is ketamine. What is ketamine and how does it help?

* A study, published in 2016 by the Journal of Psychopharmacology, showed that 80% of cancer patients with anxiety and depression responded positively to psychedelic treatment.

* Ketamine is an FDA approved and legal psychedelic medication.

* It was a safe anesthetic in the battlefield during the Vietnam War for soldiers.

* In 2000, the Department of Psychiatry at Yale did a study. They used an Intravenous (IV) infusion of ketamine with positive results.

What are some common myths about seeing a psychiatrist?

* Myth number one - your primary care doctor can properly treat mental health issues.

- Just like you would see a cardiologist for a heart issue

a psychiatrist is a medical doctor that specializes in brain health.

* Myth number two - a psychiatrist will force medication on you.

- The truth is a good psychiatrist will offer treatment that is tailored to your needs. Treatment may include lifestyle changes, supplements, and medications.

Brent received his medical degree in psychiatry from the University of Texas at Houston. His clinic, Roots Behavioral Health, uses an integrative model to help people with their mental health.

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➤ SUMMARY

How does your approach to patient care utilize an integrative model?

* Using an integrative model is a different way of practicing psychiatric medicine.

* In psychiatry, there is a high percentage of people who have conditions that are treatment resistant. An integrative model takes treatment one step further.

* We talk about diet, exercise, yoga meditation, sleep hygiene, and supplements (when indicated).

* We recommend doing a basic lab panel to check for common vitamin deficiencies. We also check for thyroid function and C-reactive protein, which is a reliable marker of chronic inflammation.

What supplements do you recommend and why?

* Patients commonly want help with stress and anxiety. They want help with mood, concentration, memory, and energy.

* The foundations that are recommended are . . .

* Multivitamin, probiotic (although this can be tricky), Omega fatty acids, CoQ10, vitamin D, magnesium, L-methylfolate, and B12.

* Some common herbs that can be used are Rhodiola, Ashwaganda, SAMe, L-theanine (found in green tea), and 5-HTP.

What is the role of immune function in relation to chronic psychiatric conditions?

* Psychiatrist Edward Bullmore discusses this in his book The Inflamed Mind.

* There is a dynamic communication between the brain and the immune system.

* People with chronic depression often have an inflammatory component to their depression.

* Many of these inflammatory cells in the body that are causing the pain easily cross what's called the blood brain barrier.

* And if they pass through this barrier, they get into the brain. These inflammatory cells, some are called cytokines, float into the brain and trigger off cascades of inflammation.

* Minocycline and baby Asprin can significantly improve this condition.

One of the biggest breakthroughs in treating severe depression is ketamine. What is ketamine and how does it help?

* A study, published in 2016 by the Journal of Psychopharmacology, showed that 80% of cancer patients with anxiety and depression responded positively to psychedelic treatment.

* Ketamine is an FDA approved and legal psychedelic medication.

* It was a safe anesthetic in the battlefield during the Vietnam War for soldiers.

* In 2000, the Department of Psychiatry at Yale did a study. They used an Intravenous (IV) infusion of ketamine with positive results.

What are some common myths about seeing a psychiatrist?

* Myth number one - your primary care doctor can properly treat mental health issues.

- Just like you would see a cardiologist for a heart issue

a psychiatrist is a medical doctor that specializes in brain health.

* Myth number two - a psychiatrist will force medication on you.

- The truth is a good psychiatrist will offer treatment that is tailored to your needs. Treatment may include lifestyle changes, supplements, and medications.

Roger has been a NAMI volunteer since 2014. He teaches a free 10-week course for families, partners, and friends of individuals living with mental illness called family-to-family. He is a retired technology director with a master’s degree in history.

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➤ SUMMARY

NAMI is an education program with a specific belief system. What are their 6 principles?

1. One principle is to trust your own instincts, "You are the expert."

2. Another principle is "You don't need to know everything."

3. "You can't know what no one has told you."

4. "Mental health conditions are no one's fault."

5. "Mental health conditions share universal characteristics."

6. "Mental health conditions are biological." It is extremely important that we understand the biology of mental illness. Scientists are learning a lot about neurotransmitters and there are now ways to test your levels.

How do neurotransmitters effect mental health?

* Dopamine – focus, joy

* GABA – inhibitory, calm, nature’s valium

* Norepinephrine – excitatory, adrenaline

* Serotonin – sleep cycle

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the United States. What are some contributions to this?

* An estimated 40 million adults in the U.S., or 18%, have an anxiety disorder.

* Scientists believe that many factors combine to cause anxiety disorders.

* Genetics - Research shows that anxiety disorders run in families. This can be a factor.

* Stress - A stressful or traumatic situation such as abuse, death of a loved one, or prolonged illness.

* The most effective treatment usually involves a combination of: Psychotherapy and Medication

Why is it important to get a complete physical when experiencing symptoms?

* It will take time to get a complete diagnosis.

* Finding the right medication takes time. It’s the law of the land.

* Taking medication often times is the way the diagnosis is made.

What are 5 common mental health myths?

1.Mental health issues are not common.The truth is 1 in 5 people are impacted by mental health issues every single day. It's a lot more common than we realize. The reason we don't realize how common it is is because we don't talk about it enough.

2. Mental health issues are caused by character flaws or personality weakness. The truth is that mental health is a physical health issue. The World Health Organization says there is not health without mental health. These are brain health issues that impact lots of people, and treatment does work and recovery is possible.

3. Kids don't get mental illness. The truth is that mental health issues are as common among children as they are adults. The numbers are the same, 1 in 5. In fact, lifetime mental health issues show their signs by age 14.

4. People don't get better. The truth is that mental health treatment does work and recovery is possible. The success rates are very similar to physical health issues. The right treatment, access to medication, therapy, a great support system, people can and do get better.

5. Mental health issues are not life threatening. In fact, about 90% of suicides in our community are caused by either untreated, under-treated, or undiagnosed mental health issues.

Roger has been a NAMI volunteer since 2014. He teaches a free 10-week course for families, partners, and friends of individuals living with mental illness called family-to-family. He is a retired technology director with a master’s degree in history.

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➤ SUMMARY

NAMI is an education program with a specific belief system. What are their 6 principles?

1. One principle is to trust your own instincts, "You are the expert."

2. Another principle is "You don't need to know everything."

3. "You can't know what no one has told you."

4. "Mental health conditions are no one's fault."

5. "Mental health conditions share universal characteristics."

6. "Mental health conditions are biological." It is extremely important that we understand the biology of mental illness. Scientists are learning a lot about neurotransmitters and there are now ways to test your levels.

How do neurotransmitters effect mental health?

* Dopamine – focus, joy

* GABA – inhibitory, calm, nature’s valium

* Norepinephrine – excitatory, adrenaline

* Serotonin – sleep cycle

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the United States. What are some contributions to this?

* An estimated 40 million adults in the U.S., or 18%, have an anxiety disorder.

* Scientists believe that many factors combine to cause anxiety disorders.

* Genetics - Research shows that anxiety disorders run in families. This can be a factor.

* Stress - A stressful or traumatic situation such as abuse, death of a loved one, or prolonged illness.

* The most effective treatment usually involves a combination of: Psychotherapy and Medication

Why is it important to get a complete physical when experiencing symptoms?

* It will take time to get a complete diagnosis.

* Finding the right medication takes time. It’s the law of the land.

* Taking medication often times is the way the diagnosis is made.

What are 5 common mental health myths?

1.Mental health issues are not common.The truth is 1 in 5 people are impacted by mental health issues every single day. It's a lot more common than we realize. The reason we don't realize how common it is is because we don't talk about it enough.

2. Mental health issues are caused by character flaws or personality weakness. The truth is that mental health is a physical health issue. The World Health Organization says there is not health without mental health. These are brain health issues that impact lots of people, and treatment does work and recovery is possible.

3. Kids don't get mental illness. The truth is that mental health issues are as common among children as they are adults. The numbers are the same, 1 in 5. In fact, lifetime mental health issues show their signs by age 14.

4. People don't get better. The truth is that mental health treatment does work and recovery is possible. The success rates are very similar to physical health issues. The right treatment, access to medication, therapy, a great support system, people can and do get better.

5. Mental health issues are not life threatening. In fact, about 90% of suicides in our community are caused by either untreated, under-treated, or undiagnosed mental health issues.

Rachel received her bachelor of science degree in kinesiology at Indiana University and her doctorate in physical therapy at Mount St. Joseph University. She is a physical therapist with Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation.

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➤SUMMARY

What are these pain sensors and how are they specialized?

The brain is our command center and has an alarm system. There are millions of sensors throughout our entire nervous system that can communicate about pain.

Nociceptors are the principle mechanoreceptor responsible for detecting tissue damage and are located throughout the body.

These receptors deliver messages through nerves to the brain. Receptors can be specialized. They respond to the following . . .

* Mechanical forces - pinch or pressure

* Temperature changes - hot and cold

* Chemical changes - allergens (outside) or (inside) chemicals released by cells, or carried in body fluids like lactic acid.

* The life of a receptor is short, they only live for a few days and then they are replaced by fresh receptor. So, your current level of sensitivity is not fixed!

What are the different types of pain?

There are two types of common pain that are acute and chronic.

* Acute pain is short-lived. This pain immediately follows an injury and involves tissue damage. It improves within a few weeks to six months. During this time it’s good to stay active.

* Chronic pain, in comparison, lasts longer than six months. It’s a result of an underlying injury and tissue damage is not the main issue. Chronic pain is more difficult to treat.

* There is a third type of pain that belongs in its own category, it’s called neuropathic. You may also hear people call this nerve pain. This pain occurs after an injury where there is no tissue damage at all.

When most people think about pain, they think about nerves. Can you explain what nerves are and why stress can make pain worse?

* Nerves are cords. They are about 50% ligament and about 50% neurons.

* As in most persistent pain, stress can make it worse. Nerves, especially damaged ones, can become sensitive to the chemicals you produce when you are stressed.

* This can be a bit of a vicious cycle. The brain concludes that you are under threat by virtue of this 'unexplained' pain, which makes you produce stress chemicals, which activate the chemical sensors, which fire danger messages, which tell the brain you are under threat, and so on.

What are some behaviors we can do to counteract the process that can cause pain?

* Help to buffer the immune system.

* To have an influence on the quality of one's life

* To be in control of your life and your treatment options

* To have family and medical support

* To have strong belief systems

* To have and use a sense of humor

* Exercise appropriately

* Movement is VERY helpful to dissipate the chemicals that accumulate in the system when you have pain.

* While these behaviors buffer the immune system, they are also known factors which can improve a pain state.

* Understandably, you start to avoid some activities and movements, which reduces your fitness and strength.

* Understand your pain so that you don’t fear it.

About 400 years ago French philosopher Rene Descartes (Decart) described the separation between the mind and body split. We know this is not]]>Meet physical therapist Rachel Palmer, DPT in the 2nd part of her interview. She explains pain. Pain is normal and the experience is your brain’s response to protect and heal your body.

Rachel received her bachelor of science degree in kinesiology at Indiana University and her doctorate in physical therapy at Mount St. Joseph University. She is a physical therapist with Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation.

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➤SUMMARY

What are these pain sensors and how are they specialized?

The brain is our command center and has an alarm system. There are millions of sensors throughout our entire nervous system that can communicate about pain.

Nociceptors are the principle mechanoreceptor responsible for detecting tissue damage and are located throughout the body.

These receptors deliver messages through nerves to the brain. Receptors can be specialized. They respond to the following . . .

* Mechanical forces - pinch or pressure

* Temperature changes - hot and cold

* Chemical changes - allergens (outside) or (inside) chemicals released by cells, or carried in body fluids like lactic acid.

* The life of a receptor is short, they only live for a few days and then they are replaced by fresh receptor. So, your current level of sensitivity is not fixed!

What are the different types of pain?

There are two types of common pain that are acute and chronic.

* Acute pain is short-lived. This pain immediately follows an injury and involves tissue damage. It improves within a few weeks to six months. During this time it’s good to stay active.

* Chronic pain, in comparison, lasts longer than six months. It’s a result of an underlying injury and tissue damage is not the main issue. Chronic pain is more difficult to treat.

* There is a third type of pain that belongs in its own category, it’s called neuropathic. You may also hear people call this nerve pain. This pain occurs after an injury where there is no tissue damage at all.

When most people think about pain, they think about nerves. Can you explain what nerves are and why stress can make pain worse?

* Nerves are cords. They are about 50% ligament and about 50% neurons.

* As in most persistent pain, stress can make it worse. Nerves, especially damaged ones, can become sensitive to the chemicals you produce when you are stressed.

* This can be a bit of a vicious cycle. The brain concludes that you are under threat by virtue of this 'unexplained' pain, which makes you produce stress chemicals, which activate the chemical sensors, which fire danger messages, which tell the brain you are under threat, and so on.

What are some behaviors we can do to counteract the process that can cause pain?

* Help to buffer the immune system.

* To have an influence on the quality of one's life

* To be in control of your life and your treatment options

* To have family and medical support

* To have strong belief systems

* To have and use a sense of humor

* Exercise appropriately

* Movement is VERY helpful to dissipate the chemicals that accumulate in the system when you have pain.

* While these behaviors buffer the immune system, they are also known factors which can improve a pain state.

* Understandably, you start to avoid some activities and movements, which reduces your fitness and strength.

* Understand your pain so that you don’t fear it.

About 400 years ago French philosopher Rene Descartes (Decart) described the separation between the mind and body split. We know this is not true, especially in relation to pain. So is it true that the pain is all in our head?

* Yes, all pain is produced by the brain - no brain, no pain. This doesn't mean for a second that it is not real - much to the contrary.

* All pain is real. In fact, anyone who tells you "it" is all in your head implying that therefore 'it' is not real - does not understand biology. A deep understanding of pain is greatly empowering. 

* Thoughts are nerve impulses.