The Unbalanced Equation
The episode "The Unbalanced Equation" explores the internal conflict between the rational, architect-like part of ourselves that seeks order, planning, and control, and the intuitive, oceanic side that values feeling, connection, and flow. It argues that this dichotomy fuels modern burnout and anxiety, framing it as a spiritual crisis rather than merely a productivity issue. Drawing on alchemical concepts and Carl Jung’s idea of the "alchemical marriage," the host suggests that true fulfillment lies in integrating these opposites rather than choosing one over the other.
The Shocking Truth About High Blood Pressure: This Simple Method Erases Hypertension
In this episode, the host challenges the conventional medical narrative that high blood pressure is a permanent, medication‑dependent condition, arguing instead for a root‑cause approach that can reverse hypertension naturally. They explore the underlying biological mechanisms that drive elevated blood...
How Much You Hate How You Feel
In this episode, psychotherapist Carolyn Cowan explores how unprocessed trauma and shame fuel a cycle of self‑destructive behaviors she calls "acting out" (e.g., substance use) and "acting in" (e.g., eating disorders). She introduces a three‑column exercise: (1) list the traumatic...
Food as Medicine X AI: Two Pioneering Founders on the Future of Personalized Nutrition
In this episode of Startup Health Now, host Unity Stokes talks with Richard Bennett, CEO of Epicured, about how the company is turning food into a reimbursable, medically‑tailored service that builds trust and addresses social determinants of health, and with...
The Power of Inquiry in Spiritual Awakening - Part 2
In this episode Tara Brock explores the second domain of spiritual practice: inquiry. She explains how asking pointed questions—like "What stops me from opening my heart?"—illuminates hidden beliefs and fears, allowing us to de‑condition the automatic, fear‑driven lenses through which...
Is High-Intensity Exercise Bad For Rheumatic Diseases?
In this episode, host Jack interviews rheumatology expert Jean‑Pascal about whether high‑intensity exercise harms patients with rheumatic diseases. Their systematic review found no evidence of damage and showed that high‑intensity workouts are at least as effective as low‑ or moderate‑intensity...
Recovering From Addiction - #SolutionsWatch
In this episode of Solutions Watch, host discusses the opioid crisis and explores practical ways to support individuals battling addiction, featuring longtime addiction counselor and author Ian Davis. Davis frames addiction as a repetitive self‑harmful behavior rather than a disease,...
Your Inner Critic Has a Name
In this episode, the host shares a personal strategy for overcoming writer's block by committing to a daily 20‑minute writing sprint, reinforced with a supportive partner and a simple gold‑star reward system. The metaphor of each writing session as a...
Dealing with Jerks Might Be Shortening Your Life / It's Important to Be Able to Laugh at Yourself / Forgiveness...
The episode explores how dealing with toxic or "jerk" personalities can accelerate biological aging, citing a study that links chronic stress from difficult people to faster cellular decline. It contrasts this with research showing that those who can laugh at...
Jeff Bell: Lessons that OCD and Its Treatment Have Taught Jeff About Navigating Parkinson's (#528)
Jeff Bell, longtime OCD advocate and author, discusses how the strategies he honed treating OCD have helped him cope with a recent Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. In episode 528 of The OCD Stories, he explores the intersection of obsessive‑compulsive disorder, stoic...
Whale & Dolphin Song
In this eclectic episode titled "Whale & Dolphin Song," the hosts weave together a collage of ambient sounds, spontaneous gratitude, and brief spoken interludes, including a nod to spiritual teacher Mooji. While the narrative is largely abstract, listeners are treated...
Ep 65 - Skin Flooding Changed My Skin...and I Have On No Makeup to Prove It | The Radke Show
In this episode of The Radke Show, hosts David and Melissa Radke chat about Melissa's recent skin transformation after using a skin‑flooding routine, proudly showing off her makeup‑free look. The conversation weaves through personal anecdotes about travel packing hacks, TikTok...
Expanding Your Window of Tolerance | How to Stop Hitting the “F* It” Button
In this episode, trauma therapist Carolyn Cowan explains the concept of the "window of tolerance"—the range of emotional arousal we can comfortably endure—and how it is shaped by past trauma, shame, and self‑belief. She describes how exceeding this window leads...
Why Your 'Best Self' Is Your Worst Enemy
The episode explores the modern anxiety of living under the weight of our own potential, using the simple act of choosing between two olive oils as a metaphor for the constant self‑judgment we face. It argues that the "best self"...
The Gut-Fatigue Connection: Is Your Digestion Making You Tired?
In this episode the host explores the emerging link between chronic fatigue—including Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)—and gut health, emphasizing how gut dysbiosis may drive persistent exhaustion. They explain the gut microbiome as a complex ecosystem, using a garden metaphor...
Learning How To Stay
In this episode of "Let's Have the Conversation," host Desiree B. Stevens explores the concept of "staying"—maintaining presence and regulation within community work and difficult dialogues. She outlines three core practices: staying in your body to avoid dissociation, staying without...
From Pharmacy to Functional Medicine to Healing From Orthorexia Through Intuitive Eating with Sarah-Jane Garcia
In this episode of Rethinking Wellness, host Christy Harrison talks with pharmacist and certified intuitive eating counselor Sarah‑Jane Garcia about her journey from a privileged, appearance‑focused upbringing to becoming entrenched in wellness fads, orthorexia, and disordered eating. Sarah‑Jane describes how...
Ethan Tuccienza: Exposure to Emotions (#527)
Licensed clinical social worker Ethan Tuccienza joins The OCD Stories podcast to discuss therapeutic approaches for managing intense emotions. He explains how dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP) can be applied to trauma, shame, and guilt,...