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✨ What happens when you've achieved the success you were told to pursue, yet something inside still feels unfulfilled? In Episode 294, I sit down with Graham Skidmore, whose 21-year career at Rocket Mortgage eventually led to burnout and a healing journey that brought together Western science with Eastern, Indigenous, and spiritual approaches. 🌿 Rather than viewing his unique physiology solely through diagnostic labels, Graham began exploring a different question: What if these differences could also hold gifts? 🧠💫 We explore the integrated healing model behind the Harmony Health Institute, addressing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of the person. Graham shares his framework of Growth, Restoration, and Reclamation — shifting from seeing life as happening to us toward exploring what our experiences may teach us, transforming our relationship with past trauma, and reclaiming parts of ourselves we may have lost along the way. ❤️‍🩹 This conversation is an invitation to look beyond one-size-fits-all healthcare and explore what whole-person healing can mean for you. Free gift: For the first 10 people who respond by connecting with me on my website, (https://harmonyhealthinstitute.com) I will offer a free session to help people understand themselves as beings of consciousness going through an experiential learning process that expands their consciousness, gifts, abilities, and wisdom and offer guidance to assist them with healing and enjoying their journey. My Non-Profit – Girls Matter - https://girlsmatter.ca Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp” Introduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view Personal Growth and CertifiacatonTrainings: Impact Maker Alliance: https://ima-hub.base44.app/explore?ref=melissa DHARMA PATH™ 4 – in – 1 designation trainings: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-school Meet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/um FREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.com Use my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary:Key TakeawaysCatalyst for Change: Burnout as a Rocket Mortgage executive led to a healing journey integrating Western and Eastern approaches. Western medicine's labels (ADHD, etc.) felt limiting; Eastern views reframed his unique physiology as a spiritual gift, not a defect.Integrated Healing Model: The Harmony Health Institute provides "scalable individualized care" by addressing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies. This model offers choice (tech-guided vs. practitioner-led) to meet diverse needs, contrasting with Western medicine's "one box" approach.Core Philosophy: Graham Skidmore's framework—Growth, Restoration, Reclamation—shifts perspective from "things happening to us" to "things happening for us." This reframing transmutes trauma into gratitude and empowers individuals to reclaim their authentic selves. TopicsCatalyst: From Corporate Burnout to Healing JourneyGraham Skidmore's 21-year career at Rocket Mortgage culminated in burnout and unfulfillment despite achieving traditional success.Western Medicine's Approach:Diagnoses (ADHD, dyslexia, etc.) provided labels but felt limiting, causing a loss of confidence.Prescriptions offered temporary relief but didn't address the root cause.Integrated Healing Approach:Combined Western science with Eastern, indigenous, and spiritual practices.Shifted perspective: unique physiology is a spiritual gift, not a defect.This integrated view enabled true healing and clarified his life's purpose. The Harmony Health Institute: An Integrated Healing ModelMission: Provide "scalable individualized care" where traditional medicine leaves off, focusing on life enjoyment, not just biomarkers.Approach: Address the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies.Framework: Growth, Restoration, Reclamation.Growth: Reframe life events as catalysts for learning.Restoration: Transmute trauma (guilt, shame) into gratitude.Reclamation: Reclaim lost parts of the authentic self.Structure: Offers choice in delivery (tech-guided vs. practitioner-led) and integrates diverse modalities:Traditional: Psychology, psychotherapy, chiropractic, PT, addiction counseling.Non-Traditional: Yoga, breathwork, human development (e.g., Human Design). About the Guest: Graham Skidmore is a former Rocket Mortgage executive turned entrepreneur, activist, and mystic. After reaching the traditional markers of success — six-figure income, the house, the car, the country club membership — he found himself burned out, miserable, and unfulfilled. That collapse became the catalyst for a deeper healing journey, one he now teaches as a cycle of personal growth: restoration of the genuine, authentic self and reclamation of the connection with the higher self — transforming life events from happening to us into happening for us. Graham now works at the intersection of consciousness, healing, and human potential, building life-centric ecosystems — education, tools, community, and systems — that give people the infrastructure to understand themselves as beings of consciousness going through an experiential learning process that expands their consciousness, gifts, abilities, and wisdom. His work centers on providing power to the people, starting in the health and wellness space, and reflects his belief that technology, including AI, should be used to enrich human agency rather than replace it. His broader mission is to build bridges that deepen our understanding of the human spectrum and experience — he sees this work as creating space for new ways of being to emerge during Earth's justice-through-restoration period, focused on living in alignment with the divine intelligent design. He believes that when individuals are truly supported, we can build a world of happy, healthy, productive, and empowered people. Contact: Website: https://harmonyhealthinstitute.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyhealthinstitute?utm_source=qr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-skidmore?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Youtube: https://youtube.com/@understandingthescienceofyou?si=6p7y8ailISDVfg4w About the Host: Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, helping people get to the root cause of their health issues and then get lasting results. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. p...

Is your job quietly taking over your life? 😰💼 In this episode, Daniela explores the growing problem of work stress and burnout, sharing how chronic stress can shift the brain into survival mode and impact our health, creativity, and decision-making. 🧠⚡ The good news? Simple practices like conscious breathing, hand massage, self-hugs, and even water can help calm the nervous system and bring us back into balance. 💧🫶 Daniela's message is simple: don't wait for your wake-up call—your wellbeing matters now. ✨ FREE GIFT: We would love to offer your audience a complimentary neuroscience-based Happiness at Work Workshop for their organization. The workshop provides practical tools to reduce workplace stress, prevent burnout, improve wellbeing, and create healthier and happier ways of working. There is no cost for the workshop. To request one, simply email [email protected] BOOK: For Those Who Have a Job and Are Not Happy... Yet | Barnes & Noble® My Non-Profit – Girls Matter - https://girlsmatter.ca Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp” Introduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view Personal Growth and CertifiacatonTrainings: Impact Maker Alliance: https://ima-hub.base44.app/explore?ref=melissa DHARMA PATH™ 4 – in – 1 designation trainings: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-school Meet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/um FREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.com Use my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary:Key TakeawaysWork stress is a crisis: 6/10 US/Canadian workers are "workaholics" (defined by constant work thoughts, Sunday anxiety, Friday relief), leading to burnout and health issues.Burnout rewires the brain for survival: Chronic stress depletes GABA, shifting the brain from creative problem-solving to a reactive "fight or flight" mode.Simple tools calm the nervous system: Techniques like conscious breathing, hand massage, and self-hugs trigger calming neurotransmitters (serotonin, oxytocin) to counteract stress.Free resources are available: Happy Organizations offers a free, anonymous "Workaholics Anonymous Lab" and a complimentary neuroscience workshop for Melissa's audience. TopicsThe Problem: Work Stress & BurnoutDaniela's work was inspired by her own stress-induced hospitalization 20 years ago.The average person spends ~90,000 hours at work, making purpose and happiness essential."Don't wait for your wake up call" → Find purpose now to avoid deathbed regrets."Workaholics Anonymous Lab"A free, anonymous online support group (Saturdays via Google Meets).Created by Happy Organizations, Inc. (a collective of scientists, strategists, etc.) to address the crisis.Goal: Provide tools to regulate the nervous system without organizational pressure.Rationale: Free access ensures no worker is left without support due to cost. The Science: How Stress Impacts the BrainChronic stress depletes GABA: This neurotransmitter, which normally promotes calm, is overused.Brain shifts to survival mode: The system enters "fight or flight," focusing on defense over creativity.Consequences:Impaired decision-makingReduced conflict resolution skillsIncreased susceptibility to illnessProductivity research: Shorter workweeks (e.g., 4-day) increase productivity and loyalty, proving less work with more consciousness is more effective. The Solution: Simple Neuroscience ToolsThese tools are divided into pre-work, during-work, and post-work categories.Conscious Breathing:Stress → fast, shallow mouth breathing, which signals danger to the nervous system.Technique: Nose breath, hold, mouth exhale. This calms the system and improves brain function.Self-Massage:Massaging hands and fingers triggers calming neurotransmitters (serotonin, oxytocin).Benefit: A discreet way to self-regulate during stressful meetings.Self-Hugs:A powerful way to self-soothe, best done in private (e.g., a bathroom break).Water:Drinking water and submerging hands can have a calming effect. About the Guest: Dr. Daniela Jines is an internationally recognized Happiness at Work Strategist, researcher, author, and global advocate for happiness at work as a human right. A PhD in Organizational Happiness and Fulbright Scholar, she is the co-founder of Happy Organizations and Director of Happiness & Culture at SurfBreak Hawaiʻi. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience and research across 30+ countries, Daniela combines neuroscience, organizational science, human rights, and practical tools to help leaders build healthier, happier, and higher-performing workplaces. Contact info: Website: https://www.happyorganizations.org LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-jines-90b701170/ Instagram: @behappyatwork1. TOPICS: Workaholics Anonymous Lab — Why we created a free global community to help people build a healthier relationship with work, prevent burnout, and learn practical tools for wellbeing. Free neuroscience tools to feel better at work — Simple practices people can use immediately to reduce chronic stress, calm the amygdala, protect cognitive performance, and recover during the workday. What happens to the brain when we work too much — How prolonged cognitive effort affects the prefrontal cortex, glutamate, cortisol, creativity, decision-making, and emotional regulation. Why happiness at work should be accessible to everyone — Well being shouldn't depend on whether an employee or organization can afford expensive programs; practical education and support can be made freely available. How to start changing your relationship with work today — Small, realistic changes involving…. About the Host: Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, helping people get to the root cause of their health issues and then get lasting results. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these...

What if your body is already warning you long before the health crisis arrives? 🚨🌿 In this episode, Jessica, founder of Phoenix Functional Health, shares how 90-hour workweeks led to a public breakdown—and ultimately transformed the direction of her life and career. Jessica explains why symptoms like fatigue, headaches, poor sleep, and caffeine dependence may be common, yet aren't signs to be ignored. Through functional lab testing and personalized health strategies, she helps entrepreneurs listen to the body's "whispers" before they become screams. 🧬✨ Her message: your health is one of your greatest business assets—invest in it before you're forced to. 💛 Free gift: The Adrenal Mocktail Guide: https://phoenixfunctionalhealth.com/adrenal-mocktail-guide/ If you’re eating well but still running out of energy - or relying on another cup of coffee to keep going—your body may need better resources, not more pressure. The Adrenal Mocktail Guide includes 10 simple, mineral-rich drink recipes designed to support hydration, steady energy, stress resilience, and recovery. They’re quick, practical, and easy to work into a busy day, because supporting your body shouldn’t become another full-time job. My Non-Profit – Girls Matter - https://girlsmatter.ca Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp” Introduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view Personal Growth and CertifiacatonTrainings: Impact Maker Alliance: https://ima-hub.base44.app/explore?ref=melissa DHARMA PATH™ 4 – in – 1 designation trainings: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-school Meet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/um FREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.com Use my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary: Key TakeawaysPersonal Burnout as Catalyst: Jessica's 90-hour workweeks led to a public nervous breakdown, which she recovered from using functional health. This experience became the foundation for her practice, Phoenix Functional Health.Proactive Health Strategy: The core message is to address health issues early ("whispers") to prevent major crises ("screaming"). This proactive approach treats health as a business asset, enabling founders to operate at their peak.Functional Labs for Precision: Functional lab tests are the cornerstone of the method. Unlike standard medical tests, they use optimal health ranges to identify subtle imbalances in hormones, gut health, and more, eliminating guesswork.Holistic, Phased Implementation: A 6-month program uses comprehensive lab data to create a "Performance Blueprint." Implementation is phased, starting with small, high-impact changes to avoid client overwhelm. TopicsJessica's Origin Story: Burnout & Functional HealthJessica's career began in massage therapy (2008), focusing on the mind-body connection through Shiatsu and Qigong.A period of extreme overwork (90-hour weeks) led to a public nervous breakdown, characterized by severe irritability and feeling physically fragile.Key Insight: Recovery showed the limits of "soft" healing arts alone. Functional health testing revealed fundamental imbalances (gut, hormones, stress) that were the root cause.Outcome: Correcting these imbalances restored her resilience, allowing her to handle a 70-hour workweek without feeling overwhelmed. This experience inspired her to help other founders avoid the same path. The Problem: Normalizing "Common" SymptomsA critical distinction was made between "common" (frequently experienced) and "normal" (a sign of optimal health).Common but Not Normal Symptoms:HeadachesOver-reliance on caffeineFatiguePoor sleep (e.g., waking at 2–3 a.m.)The Body's Communication Analogy:Whispers: Early, subtle symptoms.Yelling: Major crises or disease.Societal Pattern: Waiting for a major crisis before addressing health, which leads to longer, more difficult recovery. The Solution: Functional Lab Testing & Personalized PlansFunctional lab tests provide objective data to interpret the body's signals, removing guesswork and client self-blame.Key Differences from Standard Medical Tests:Standard: Uses broad "normal" ranges based on a sick population, often missing subtle issues.Functional: Uses optimal ranges for thriving health, identifying imbalances before they become severe.Melissa's Example: Daily migraines were resolved by identifying and correcting low progesterone via functional labs, a cause her doctor missed.Core Principle: Symptoms are not isolated.Same System → Different Symptoms: Hormonal imbalance can cause headaches in one person and fatigue in another.Same Symptom → Different Systems: Headaches can stem from hormones for one person and inflammation for another.Conclusion: This requires a personalized, non-cookie-cutter approach. Phoenix Functional Health Process1. Comprehensive Lab Testing: A suite of tests provides a full picture of interconnected systems.Tests Cover: Hormones, immune function, inflammation, gut balance, minerals, food sensitivities, detox capacity, blood sugar, and thyroid function.2. Performance Blueprint: A personalized plan is developed from lab data and client history.Includes: Diet, exercise, stress management, sleep hygiene, and targeted supplementation to resource the body.3. Phased Implementation: The 6-month program introduces changes incrementally.Rationale: Prevents overwhelm by focusing on small, high-impact steps.Goal: Not perfection, but learning the body's language to make informed choices. About the Guest: Jessica Van Antoine, FDN-P, is the founder of Phoenix Functional Health, a performance health practice for high-achieving female founders who are doing many of the “right” things—eating well, exercising, taking supplements, trying to manage stress—and still don’t quite feel like themselves. After nearly 20 years in health and wellness, Jessica has learned that fatigue, brain fog, restless sleep, irritability, and slower recovery rarely belong in separate boxes. They’re signals. Her work combines functional lab testing with personalized nutrition, lifestyle, and nervous-system support to uncover the larger pattern, reduce the guesswork, and identify what matters first. This work is personal. During a chapter of 90-hour workweeks, Jessica kept pushing until the glass finally shattered: she found herself curled beneath her desk, sobbing, unable to carry one more demand. Rebuilding taught her that the answer wasn’t less ambition. Her body needed better resources. Today, Jessica helps women listen before their bodies have to scream. Her goal isn’t to hand them another overwhelming wellness plan, but to help them understand what’s draining the body and brain their business depends on—so they can feel like themselves again and have enough of themselves left for the lives they’re building. Contact info: LinkedIn: a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-van-antoine-fdnp/"...

🌎✨ What if the healthcare option you've been searching for exists somewhere else in the world? Inspired by my recent trip to Split, Croatia, Episode 191 explores medical tourism — why people travel internationally for more affordable care, shorter wait times, specialized treatments, and healing options that may not be available at home. We explore the possibilities alongside the importance of researching providers, understanding the evidence, considering the risks, and planning for follow-up care. ✈️🩺 💫 Most importantly, this episode is about self-advocacy and self-responsibility. There is more than one way to heal, and healing is never one-size-fits-all. Ask questions, seek second opinions, explore your options, listen to your body, and find practitioners who respect your voice and your personal goals. 🌿 Your healing journey belongs to you — and sometimes finding the resources you need means looking beyond the borders of what you've always known. 🌎✨ Notes supporting this episode: CDC website on medical tourism My Non-Profit – Girls Matter - https://girlsmatter.ca Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp” Introduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view Personal Growth and CertifiacatonTrainings: Impact Maker Alliance: https://ima-hub.base44.app/explore?ref=melissa DHARMA PATH™ 4 – in – 1 designation trainings: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-school Meet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/um FREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.com Use my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary: Key TakeawaysMedical tourism is a growing option for Americans seeking care abroad for lower costs, shorter waits, or access to unapproved treatments.Thorough due diligence is essential to mitigate risks like variable standards, lack of follow-up care, and hidden costs (e.g., travel, complications).Self-advocacy is key: Ask critical questions of all practitioners (conventional and alternative) to understand options, risks, and evidence, ensuring decisions align with personal goals.A holistic view of healing is critical, addressing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies to create an environment where the body can heal. The Rise of Medical TourismInspired by a trip to Split, Croatia, where people travel for high-quality, affordable care (e.g., dental work).CDC data: Millions of Americans travel annually for procedures like dental work, cosmetic surgery, and cancer treatments.Primary motivations:Lower costsShorter waiting listsAccess to specialists or unapproved treatmentsSeeking alternative healthcare philosophies The Holistic Healing FrameworkHealing requires addressing root causes, not just symptoms.Four bodies for healing:Physical: Nutrition, movement, sleep, toxicity.Emotional: Trauma release, stress management (shifting from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest).Mental: Beliefs about healing; a negative mindset can block progress.Spiritual: Purpose and connection. The Imperative of Self-AdvocacySelf-advocacy means participating in your care, not abandoning conventional medicine.Key questions to ask any practitioner:What are my other options?What happens if I do/don't do this?Are there clinical trials or complementary approaches?What does the research actually say?Find practitioners who welcome your voice; you are the expert on your own body. Due Diligence for Medical TourismResearch the provider:Credentials, accreditation, number of procedures performed.Outcomes, complication rates, and published research (not just testimonials).Understand post-procedure logistics:Who handles follow-up care?What is the plan for complications (e.g., infection) at home?Will your home doctor have access to records?Will your insurance cover complications from an international procedure?Be aware of variable standards: Licensing, infection control, and device regulations differ globally.Factor in total cost: Include travel, lodging, medication, lost income, and potential complication care. About the Host: Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, helping people get to the root cause of their health issues and then get lasting results. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world.Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_link Melissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started. Linktree: a href="https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourney" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

What’s really impacting the health of our children? 🌱👶 In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Perro shares her perspective on the potential role of GMOs, glyphosate, environmental toxins, nutrition, and the gut microbiome in childhood health. She also explores homeopathy and why she believes empowering parents to ask questions, trust their observations, and advocate for their children is essential. 💛✨ 💛 Through nutrition, homeopathy, careful observation, and her book Making Our Children Well, she encourages parents to ask questions, become informed advocates, and consider each child's individual needs rather than relying solely on a one-size-fits-all approach. Her message: Don’t wait for a wake-up call—become an active participant in your family’s health. 🌎 Offers: Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp Quantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-school Introduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view Meet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/um FREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.com Use my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary: Key Takeaways GMOs & Glyphosate Drive Chronic Illness: The 1996 introduction of GMOs and glyphosate correlates with a surge in childhood gut issues and autism. Glyphosate, an antibiotic and chelator, damages the gut microbiome and transports toxins like aluminum across the blood-brain barrier.Infant Formula & Vaccines Are Toxic: Infant formula is a baby's first ultra-processed food, containing undeclared mercury from high-fructose corn syrup. The vaccine schedule has exploded from 5 doses in 1962 to 75 today, overwhelming immature immune systems with toxic adjuvants like aluminum.Empowerment Is the Solution: Dr. Perro's book, Making Our Children Well, provides a practical guide for parents to use nutrition and homeopathy, shifting from a pharma-centric model to one of self-empowerment and intuitive observation.Corporate & Regulatory Obstruction: Dr. Perro faced significant resistance, including vetoed legislation for clean infant formula, censorship from YouTube and publishers, and an $800k campaign by Abbott (Similac) to block GMO labeling. Topics The Problem: Environmental Toxins & Rising Illness Dr. Perro's Path to Integrative Medicine:A pediatric ER doctor for 45 years, Dr. Perro was driven to holistic care by her son's health issues and the dramatic 5-minute efficacy of a homeopathic remedy.Her research into GMOs and pesticides began after successfully fighting a toxic pesticide spray in California.She observed a direct correlation between the 1996 introduction of GMOs and a sharp rise in chronic gut issues and autism in her practice.The Toxic Food System:GMOs are engineered for herbicide resistance, not nutrition. They are at least 20% less nutrient-dense.Glyphosate (Roundup) is an antibiotic that damages the gut microbiome.It is a chelator, binding essential minerals (calcium, magnesium) and transporting toxic metals (aluminum) across the blood-brain barrier.The gut microbiome, which coordinates all major organ systems, is severely disrupted by these toxins.Toxins in Early Life:Infant Formula: A study of 40 formulas found undeclared mercury from high-fructose corn syrup.Abbott (Similac) spent $800k to block GMO labeling in California.Legislation for clean formula has been repeatedly vetoed.Vaccines: The schedule has increased from 5 doses in 1962 to 75 today.This overwhelms immature immune systems with toxic adjuvants (aluminum, formaldehyde).Precision Pediatrics: Dr. Perro argues immunomodulation should not be used on a child without first evaluating their unique terrain (microbiome, genetics, toxic load). The Solution: Empowerment Through Nutrition & Homeopathy Empowering Parents: Dr. Perro's book, Making Our Children Well, is a practical guide for parents to take control of their family's health.Nutrition Section: Covers pantry setup, food elimination, and microbiome health.Homeopathy Section: Provides remedies for common issues (croup, sprains) from prenatal care to adolescence.Resources: Includes vetted brands and organizations.Format: Designed as a paperback with note sections for tracking individual responses.The "Flicka" Story:Dr. Perro used homeopathy to save her sick chicken, Flicka, from near death.Remedies Used:Arsenicum Album for weakness and warmth-seeking.Carbo Vegetabilis for a crash with blue comb.Arnica Montana for a concussion.This demonstrates the power of observation and individualized treatment."Don't Wait for Your Wake Up Call" → Self-Empowerment:Parents are the best judges of their children's health.Develop intuitive observation skills to guide treatment, as a 15-minute pediatrician visit is insufficient. About the Guest: Michelle Perro, MD, DHom is a seasoned clinician with nearly 45 years of experience in pediatrics and integrative medicine, dedicated to treating children and families. A Yale graduate, she trained at Mount Sinai Medical School, Bellevue Hospital and NYU, later serving as Director of a Pediatric Emergency Department in NYC and spending over a decade at UCSF Benioff Oakland Children’s Hospital. For the past 25 years, Dr. Perro has championed integrative approaches to health, focusing on the impact of GM foods and pesticides on children’s well-being. She has lectured globally, and co-authored the acclaimed book What’s Making Our Children Sick? Dr. Perro is CEO and co-founder of www.gmoscience.org, promoting food as medicine and regenerative health education. She also hosts the podcast, The New MDS and offers parenting resources through her website. Her newest book, Making Our Children Well was released April, 2026. Contact: Website: www.gmoscience.org, Email: [email protected] About the Host: Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, helping people get to the root cause of their health issues and then get lasting results. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding

What if your body has been holding onto experiences your mind has long forgotten? 🤯 In this powerful conversation, Kelsey shares her remarkable journey from struggling with IBS, thyroid issues, and nervous system dysregulation to discovering that unresolved trauma was at the root of her physical symptoms. Through somatic breathwork, plant medicine, and deep inner healing, she learned that lasting transformation happens when we address the connection between the mind and body—not just the symptoms. Today, Kelsey is helping others on their own healing journeys, preparing to facilitate Iboga ceremonies, host transformational breathwork retreats, and write her first book. Her story is a beautiful reminder that healing unfolds one courageous step at a time and that even our greatest challenges can become our greatest purpose. ✨🌎 🎁 Special Offer: Kelsey is offering a FREE group breathwork session this fall! Email [email protected] reserve your spot. 💛 Offers: Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp Quantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-school Introduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view Meet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/um FREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.com Use my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary: Key TakeawaysKelsey's healing journey revealed that physical symptoms (IBS, thyroid issues) were rooted in unaddressed trauma, which caused her health to relapse despite initial progress.Plant medicine (Iboga) and somatic breathwork were key to releasing stored trauma from the body, a process talk therapy alone couldn't achieve.Kelsey's future includes Iboga facilitation in Colombia, initiation into the Bwiti tribe in Gabon, and writing a book—goals previously impossible due to nervous system dysregulation.Offer: A complimentary group breathwork session this fall. Email [email protected] to register. TopicsThe Problem: Physical Symptoms Rooted in TraumaKelsey's journey began in fitness, using intense exercise to manage an indescribable internal feeling.During COVID, she pursued functional health training (Dr. Cabral's IHP program) to address personal issues:IBSLow thyroidSkin breakoutsProtocols provided initial relief, but symptoms repeatedly returned, revealing a deeper root cause. The Solution: Embodied Healing ModalitiesInsight: Reading The Body Keeps the Score connected her physical symptoms to stored trauma, explaining her severe nervous system dysregulation (e.g., inability to sit still, panic attacks in traffic).Iboga (Plant Medicine):A spontaneous trip to a retreat in Colombia led to an Iboga ceremony.Outcome: A profound release of childhood trauma, symbolized by a "lightning bolt" leaving her body, resolving her nervous system issues.Somatic Breathwork:Sought a trauma-release tool accessible to clients.Personal Breakthrough: During training, a psychic reading connected a heart contraction to unresolved trauma from a 2017 abusive relationship.Process: A subsequent breathwork session triggered an intense physical release (shaking, crying), finally processing the trauma.Significance: This experience provided direct insight into how trauma manifests physically and how breathwork can release it, making her a more empathetic practitioner. The Practice: Mind-Body IntegrationKelsey integrates mind-body principles into her IHP practice, explaining the trauma connection to physical ailments.She respects client readiness, offering resources without pressure.Example: A client resistant to therapy eventually sought help for self-sabotage, demonstrating the importance of planting seeds.Philosophy: Healing is a lifelong journey of consistent "baby steps," not a single destination. The Future: Expansion & PurposeKelsey's healing has opened new doors:Iboga Facilitation: Invited to facilitate Iboga ceremonies in Colombia after initiation into the Bwiti tribe in Gabon this year.Book Writing: Joined a mentorship program, overcoming a past belief that she couldn't write due to nervous system dysregulation.Breathwork Retreats: Planning future retreats combining healing, travel, and fun.Core Principle: "Lead with love," finding gratitude in past challenges to fuel her purpose. About the Guest: Kelsey Beaumaster is an Integrative Health Practitioner, Somatic Breathwork Practitioner, yoga instructor, personal trainer, and founder of Better You Health Coaching. After spending years navigating her own healing journey, including overcoming trauma, rebuilding her health, and discovering the power of mind-body healing, Kelsey made it her mission to help others reclaim their health and transform their lives. Drawing from her background in fitness, yoga, integrative health, nutrition, and nervous system regulation, Kelsey helps clients uncover the root causes of symptoms that traditional approaches often overlook. Through advanced functional medicine testing, personalized wellness protocols, lifestyle coaching, and trauma-informed healing practices, she empowers individuals to restore balance in their bodies and reconnect with their authentic selves. Kelsey is especially passionate about helping people understand the connection between emotional health, unresolved trauma, and physical wellness. Having experienced firsthand the profound impact of inner healing, she believes true transformation occurs when we address both the body and the mind. Beyond her work with clients, Kelsey is an endurance athlete and adventurer who has summited Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Shasta, placed in international marathon events, and continually challenges herself through endurance pursuits that reflect the resilience she encourages in others. On podcasts, Kelsey speaks openly about healing trauma, overcoming limiting beliefs, integrative health, nervous system regulation, personal transformation, and the practices that help people move from merely surviving to truly thriving. Contact: website: www.betteryouhealthcoaching.com Email: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/kelsey.beaumaster https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553149313143 IG: @kelsey_beaumaster About the Host: Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, helping people get to the root cause of their health issues and then get lasting results. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take...

Episode 288 Recap: Your Brain Is Listening… What Are You Teaching It? 🧠✨ What if the greatest limitation in your life isn't your circumstances… it's your beliefs? In Episode 288, I sit down with Dr. Patrick Porter, creator of BrainTap, for a fascinating conversation about brain fitness, stress, neuroplasticity, and the incredible power of the Unconscious Mind. We explore how your brain functions as an electrical system, why quality sleep is essential for healing and peak performance, and how chronic stress keeps your brain from creating lasting change. Dr. Porter also shares how techniques like NLP can help reprogram old patterns so you can move beyond the past and create a new future. The most powerful reminder from this episode? ✨ You are the one you've been waiting for. You don't need a breakdown to create a breakthrough. Every day is a new opportunity to activate your potential and consciously create the life you desire. FREE TRIAL: Listeners can learn more and explore our technology by visiting braintap.com. We also love to provide a special link for your audience to receive a free trial of the BrainTap app so they can experience the benefits of brain fitness for themselves. https://braintap.com/?afmc=c2n&utm_campaign=c1y&utm_source=leaddyno&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=c2n Offers: Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp Quantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-school Introduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view Meet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/um FREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.com Use my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary: Key TakeawaysPodcast Recorded: Dr. Porter was a guest on the "Don't Wait for Your Wake Up Call" podcast, discussing brain fitness, stress, and reprogramming the unconscious mind.Podcast Key Message: "You are the one you've been waiting for." Take personal responsibility for your health and happiness, as you have the power to create your reality. TopicsPodcast Recording: "Don't Wait for Your Wake Up Call"Dr. Porter's Background:Grew up with his father, a Silva instructor, who used hypnosis to overcome alcoholism.Invented the MC Square, the first portable light and sound machine, inspired by how fire's 10 Hz frequency induces relaxation.Reverse-engineered the SILS device (Sensory Input Learning System) after its creator passed, leading to BrainTap.The Brain's Electrical Nature:MIT research confirms the brain is an electrical system; the electron transport chain (thoughts) leads, and chemical reactions follow.A 1994 UK study proved the body is a Wi-Fi network, not just a chemical solution.The body emits infrared light (photons) that codes cellular instructions. A COVID study found those viewing it as a threat emitted 200x less light than those viewing it as a challenge.Stress & Recovery:Stress is growth, but chronic stress without recovery prevents neuroplasticity.A newborn's brain operates at 18.1 volts; this drops to ~10.1 volts by age 21 due to neural pruning.Dementia Study: BrainTap increased brain voltage, removing all participants from the dementia scale in six weeks.Sleep as a Sport: Quality sleep is non-negotiable for brain health.Requirement: 1 hour deep sleep (for glial lymphatic detox) + 2 hours REM (for organizing/prioritizing).Finding: A study of Australian coal miners showed they slept 10 hours but got only 1 minute deep sleep and 2 minutes REM.Reprogramming the Unconscious Mind:The unconscious mind, like a fourth-grader, never loses an argument; it must be given a better task.Change Personal History Technique (NLP): Re-experience a memory with new wisdom. The brain cannot distinguish real from imagined, neutralizing the past's negative impact.Analogy: Forgive the person, forget the experience, but retain the learning. Discard the "green and fuzzy" leftovers of the past."Don't Wait for Your Wake Up Call" Meaning:"You don't need a breakdown to have a breakthrough."Every morning is your wake-up call to activate your infinite potential.The greatest limit is your belief system, not your consciousness. About the Guest: Dr. Patrick K. Porter is an award-winning author, speaker, and founder of BrainTap®, a leading neuroscience-based platform designed to help people achieve optimal brain health and performance. For over three decades, Dr. Porter has been at the forefront of brainwave entrainment technology, championing non-invasive, natural approaches to enhance mental clarity, emotional resilience, and cognitive longevity. His latest book, Brain Fitness Blueprint (released October 21, 2025), synthesizes cutting-edge neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and practical lifestyle tools to redefine what it means to be brain fit in the modern world. Far beyond puzzles or mental exercises, the book introduces the Circle of Vitality—a holistic model covering eight dimensions of wellness, from physical and emotional to financial and spiritual. It explores the brain’s ability to adapt and thrive through neuroplasticity, balanced brainwave states, and deliberate lifestyle design. Dr. Porter’s work is backed by over 30 clinical studies and is trusted by more than 120,000 users, including professional athletes, CEOs, and over 3,000 health and wellness clinics worldwide. His pioneering contributions have been featured in major outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and The Joe Rogan Experience. Through BrainTap and Brain Fitness Blueprint, Dr. Porter is leading a global movement to help people recover from stress, elevate performance, and reclaim their innate human potential—one brain at a time. Contact: Website: https://braintap.com Dr Porter’s Book Website: https://brainfitnessblueprint.com Facebook (Dr. Porter): https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/ Instagram (Dr. Porter): https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/ Website (Dr. Porter): https://drpatrickporter.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpatrickporter/ Facebook (BrainTap): https://www.facebook.com/braintaptech/ Instagram (BrainTap): https://www.instagram.com/braintaptech/ Order Brain Fitness Blueprint: a href="https://brainfitnessblueprint.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Ever felt stuck and unsure of how to move forward? You’re not broken—you’re simply missing resources. And here’s the truth… ✨ You already have everything you need inside of you—you just haven’t been taught how to access it yet. In this powerful episode, I introduce you to the Unconscious Mind—the 90% of your mind that holds your deepest wisdom, access to your blueprint for healing, and all the resources you’ve been searching for 🌟🧠 🔑 Key Highlights: When we feel trapped in cycles of frustration, self-sabotage, or emotional overwhelm, it’s not a personal failing—it's a signal that we're missing internal resourcesYour unconscious mind is like a vast storage room of everything you need to thrive—if you know how to access it 🔓Techniques like Timeline Therapy®, hypnosis, and anchoring are not magic—they’re methods to help you reconnect with your own inner powerShifting from Victim Island to Solution City happens when you stop looking outside yourself for answers and start exploring the immense wisdom already within youYour childhood programming runs much of your adult life—updating that code can change everything 💬 What if the solution you’re searching for isn’t out there, but already inside you, waiting to be discovered? It’s time to stop spinning your wheels and start learning how to unlock the gifts within your own mind. Tune into this episode to get started. Join us for our next KARMA CODE™ Time Line Therapy® Practitioner training to learn this to use for yourself and with others, to clear your limiting beliefs and release your unresolved negative emotions. https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/karmausd Offers: Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp Quantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-school Introduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view Meet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/um FREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.com Use my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. About the Host: Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, helping people get to the root cause of their health issues and then get lasting results. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world.Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_link Melissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourney Thanks for listening! If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast! If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us a review! We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!

Episode 286 features executive coach and leadership expert Mark Silverman, who helps high-performing leaders break free from the hidden stress and emotional patterns that limit their success 🚀. After overcoming homelessness, addiction, and a serious health scare, Mark rebuilt his life through intentional habits, bold goals, and deep inner work 💪. In this conversation, he explains how many executives operate with a high level of chronic stress ⚡, keeping them in a near-constant fight-or-flight state that impacts their decision-making, health, and relationships. Drawing from his work with leaders and entrepreneurs, Mark shares why lasting transformation comes from addressing root causes rather than managing symptoms, and how practices like meditation 🧘, journaling ✍️, exercise 🏃, and vulnerability ❤️ can unlock greater freedom, resilience, and fulfillment. His message is a powerful one: don't wait for a crisis to become your wake-up call—start listening to the whispers now 🌟. Gift: Get your FREE copy of “Only 10s 2.0” https://www.markjsilverman.com/free-copy-of-only10s-2-0/ Offers: Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp Quantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-school Introduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view Meet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/um FREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.com Use my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary Key TakeawaysOrigin Story: Overcame homelessness and addiction by setting three life-saving goals (earn $1M, donate $60k, run a marathon) after a health scare, which forced him to build new habits and tools.Core Philosophy: A high "allostatic load" (baseline stress) keeps leaders near fight-or-flight, causing them to lose control. The solution is healing root-cause trauma, not just managing symptoms."Don't Wait for Your Wake Up Call": The body gives warnings ("whispers") before a crisis ("wrecking ball"). Proactive self-care is essential to avoid a forced, painful wake-up call.Audience Gift: A free copy of the book Only 10s, a guide to prioritization and boundary-setting for high achievers. TopicsThe Problem: High Allostatic Load & Root Cause TraumaHigh Allostatic Load: Constant baseline stress from modern life (inflation, social media, groundlessness) keeps leaders near fight-or-flight, eroding their capacity for calm decision-making.Root Cause Trauma: Unresolved childhood trauma (0–7 years) is the true source of many adult triggers, not just the surface-level issue.Example: A $100M client's panic over a large expense was a trigger for an unconscious fear of financial insecurity, not a rational concern.Healing Process: Trauma surfaces when the body feels safe enough to release it. This process is uncomfortable ("bifurcation point") but leads to freedom and joy.Example: A client's "bull in a china closet" behavior was healed by addressing its root cause, which also resolved his high blood pressure and lactose intolerance. The Solution: Proactive Self-Care & VulnerabilityMark's Origin Story: A health scare after a decade of sobriety forced a crisis and a new path.Goals: Earn $1M, donate $60k to charity, and run the Marine Corps Marathon.Catalyst: Training with ultramarathoner Stu Middleman and listening to self-help audiobooks while running.Tools: Meditation, journaling, and exercise became non-negotiable habits.Vulnerability as a Tool: Sharing personal stories creates connection and inspires others.Example: A video about childhood molestation went viral, prompting a close friend to disclose their own similar, previously unshared experience. About the Guest: Mark J. Silverman is known for transforming high achievers into leaders who inspire, build trust, and deliver real results. As the bestselling author of Only 10s 2.0 (75,000), the new The Rising Leader Handbook, host of The Rising Leader Podcast, and a trusted executive coach, Mark brings a rare combination of hard-earned business success and genuine, actionable wisdom to every conversation. From overcoming homelessness to generating over $90 million in sales, Mark has lived the challenges leaders face and now guides them to expand their capacity, lead with courage, and handle the pressures of leadership without losing themselves in the process. His mission is to equip leaders with the clarity, presence, and practical strategies they need to grow themselves while driving meaningful impact for their teams, organizations and personal life. Contact: Website: https://www.markjsilverman.com Email: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/mark.silverman.54 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark22102/ https://www.instagram.com/markjsilverman/ About the Host: Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, helping people get to the root cause of their health issues and then get lasting results. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_link Melissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards...

Episode 285 explores how one woman's personal wake-up call transformed into a mission to improve the air we breathe 🌿💨. After witnessing her father's early-onset dementia and recognizing the hidden impact of environmental toxins, former environmental lawyer Sue Blanchet founded Origen Air 🌎✨. The conversation dives into innovative plant-based technology that helps remove harmful toxins from indoor air, the connection between toxic load and chronic illness 🧠❤️ and how following a bold vision can create meaningful change. From cleaner air to educating children in Cambodia 📚🌟, this episode is a powerful reminder that purpose-driven action can improve lives on a global scale. Gift: 10% off site-wide at https://origenair.com using PROMO CODE: ORIGENAIR10 Offers: Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp Quantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-school Introduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view Meet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/um FREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.com Use my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary: Founder's Journey & MotivationBackground: Blanchet, a former environmental lawyer, felt the legal system was too slow to address air quality issues.Catalyst: Her father's early-onset dementia, linked to his work in toxic environments (e.g., aluminum smelters), highlighted the health disconnect between conscious intake (water) and unconscious intake (air).Inspiration: A CBC report on University of Washington research into genetically modified plants provided a non-legal path to make a direct impact.Action: Blanchet secured an initial co-exclusive license for North America, then later the exclusive global license, and founded Origen Air in 2019. Origen Air: Technology & ImpactCore Technology: Genetically modified pothos plants containing the P450-2E1 liver enzyme.Lab Results: Removed up to 99% of common toxins (benzene, chloroform, acrolein).Field Results: NRC IRAP-funded tests showed ~50% VOC removal, with higher rates in new, sealed buildings.Note: Standard pothos plants showed zero VOC removal in tests.Product Design:Aesthetics: Designed to be elegant and placed near users, not hidden in a corner.Sustainability: Units use wood, glass, and recycled plastic.Ease of Use: Hydroponic system with water and filter sensors.Health Connection:Mechanism: The liver stores toxins in fat when overloaded.Impact: This storage is linked to rising rates of chronic illness (dementia, breast cancer).Solution: Reducing airborne toxins lowers the body's overall toxic load, enabling it to heal more effectively. Philanthropy & "Wake-Up Call"Origen Air's Mission: A B Corp donating 2% of revenue to provide clean air to vulnerable groups (e.g., care homes).New Dream Cambodian Children School:Origin: Founded after a trip to Cambodia following her father's death.Goal: Provide English education to create economic opportunities and protect children from exploitation.Growth: Started with land purchased for $25k USD; now serves over 600 students."Wake-Up Call" Philosophy:Definition: The urge to follow one's passion for meaningful work.Action: Act boldly and trust the universe will provide.Benefit: Leads to spiritual and emotional wealth, even if financially challenging. About the Guest: Sue is a B Corp CEO, Founder, lawyer, and international speaker with a deep commitment to uplifting and empowering the underrepresented. Her efforts have been recognized by the industry, with several accolades to her name, including being named a finalist for WBE Excellence Awards' Top Rising Star, second in TiE Women, top 30 in Canada for Herstory by The 51 and Alberta Innovates, semi-finalist KPMG Tech Titans, WE Empower United Nations SDG Challenge Awardee for NA and Europe, Stevie Awards Women Thought Leader of the Year and UVIC President's Distinguished Alumni Award. Her team's commitment to innovation and excellence has led Origen Air to receive the Natural Products Canada Game Changer Award 2023, Victoria Chamber Innovation Award and Douglas Magazine Ten to Watch Award 2022. Her determination to expand internationally has taken her on numerous trade missions, including Japan, India, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea and to the top ten Women in Cleantech in Palo Alto. Susan is committed to providing clean air for all, and her patent-pending technology is making significant progress towards this goal. Using genetically enhanced golden pothos plants validated to metabolize volatile toxins in the air, premium MERV filters, and IoT sensors, Origen Air's self-sustaining chamber, the Pinnacle, represents one of several products set to drastically improve indoor air quality. Origen Air is currently bringing an affordable commercial desktop or home air purifier to market, which includes our genetically enhanced plant in a potted plant air purifier with indoor air quality (IAQ) sensors to report IAQ in real-time. Origen Air has Pinnacles installed in BC and Ontario, with plans to scale to the USA. R&D underway to scale the technology to integrate with building HVAC systems to deliver a circular economy of safe, clean air for building occupants. Susan has raised $4M+ in funding support. Prior to founding Origen Air in 2019 Susan practiced as legal counsel for 14 years, ran a commercial real estate practice, a renovation company, and an elite soccer school as a provincially licensed coach. In 2018 after a volunteering trip to Cambodia, she donated and raised funds to purchase land and build an English school in Siem Reap. Contact: Website: https://origenair.com Website: https://www.ndcco.org/ (To volunteer at the school in Cambodia) Socials: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/susanblanchet https://www.instagram.com/sueblanchet https://www.tiktok.com/@susanraeblanchet https://origenair.com/ https://www.instagram.com/origenair https://twitter.com/origenair https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCavbG_AcZp7VVfJamB4NXRA https://www.linkedin.com/company/origen-air a...

✨ In this uplifting episode, Mo Cooper shares the moment she realized she was worthy of her own love and care, and how that changed everything. 💛 Melissa and Mo talk about self-worth, stress, time, nervous system regulation, inner child wisdom, and simple daily habits that support real health. 🌿 This conversation is a beautiful invitation to slow down, notice your rhythms, and build a relationship with yourself that feels calm, kind, and strong. 🔥 A powerful episode for any woman ready to stop running on autopilot and start honoring the life she truly wants. Gift: The Busy Woman's 5 Minute Morning Reset! This is your gift of TIME for YOU! Lose weight - physically, mentally, and emotionally! No guilt required. Book a call with me through the resource and let’s finally find time for YOU! https://5mm.mocoopercoaching.com/ Offers: Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp Quantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-school Introduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view Meet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/um FREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.com Use my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary: In this heartfelt and energizing episode, Melissa sits down with Mo Cooper to explore health, self-worth, and the power of returning to your natural rhythms. Mo shares the deeply personal story of her divorce during 2020, moving to Florida with her daughter, and discovering for the first time what it meant to truly care for herself. One morning, when she walked into a kitchen lovingly prepared for the start of her day, she was overcome with emotion as she realized she had done it for herself. That moment became a turning point in how she saw her own worth. From there, Mo’s work evolved into helping professional women build calm, sustainable health through simple habits around time, energy, stress, sleep, nourishment, and self-respect. Rather than chasing quick fixes or flashy solutions, she guides women through a process of awareness. She starts with how they spend their time, how they spend their energy, and what is happening inside their nervous system. Through that awareness, clients begin to reconnect with themselves, calm their stress response, and create steady health that feels supportive and real. Melissa and Mo also talk about the inner child, old conditioning, self-talk, meditation, breathing practices, and why so many women normalize stress without realizing how deeply it is affecting their bodies. This episode is a beautiful reminder that healing often begins with noticing, slowing down, and choosing to treat yourself like someone deeply loved. Key TakeawaysSelf-worth can begin with the smallest acts of care. Mo’s turning point came through a simple morning gesture of love toward herself.Your relationship with yourself shapes everything. Health becomes more sustainable when it grows from self-respect rather than self-criticism.Natural rhythms matter. Honoring your patterns around rest, nourishment, movement, and stress creates steadier well-being.Awareness is a powerful first step. A time audit can reveal where energy is leaking and where life is out of alignment.Stress is often normalized. Many women live in a heightened state for so long that they stop noticing it.The nervous system affects weight and health. When cortisol stays elevated, the body tends to hold on tightly.Breathwork creates quick shifts. Even one minute of intentional breathing can help calm the body and mind.Your younger self still holds wisdom. Mo’s photo of herself at 18 months old reminds her of the courage and spark that were always there.Healing does not need to be flashy. Simple, consistent practices often create the deepest and most lasting results.Beating yourself up never moves you forward. Gentle honesty and loving accountability create much healthier momentum. About the Guest: Coach Mo is a healthy lifestyle and weight loss coach helping professional women restore their natural rhythms so health feels steady, not stressful. She teaches simple, sustainable habits around nutrition, movement, stress, and sleep that build energy, confidence, and self-trust. Her message is clear: when you honor your rhythms, your body responds—and your best health is closer than you think. Contact: Website: https://5mm.mocoopercoaching.com/ Social links. [email protected] https://www.momindbodysoul.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mocoopercoaching https://www.instagram.com/mindbodysoulhealthy https://www.facebook.com/momindbodysoul https://www.facebook.com/mo.cooper.75 https://www.facebook.com/groups/792615988194566 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpmeqBs82pzS_66DVThNTQ https://www.skool.com/the-moglow-wellness-collective-3187/about About the Host: Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, helping people get to the root cause of their health issues and then get lasting results. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: a...

✨ In this magical episode, Lisbet Pawlowski shares how intuition, healing, and personal transformation helped her move through life’s darkest seasons and reconnect with joy. 💛 Melissa and Lisbet talk about dreams, limiting beliefs, nervous system healing, synchronicities, and the importance of slowing down enough to hear your own inner wisdom. 🌿 This conversation is a beautiful invitation to remember that your dreams still matter, even if they have changed shape over time. 🔥 A heart-opening episode for anyone ready to reconnect with purpose, possibility, and the magic already living inside them. Free gift: Dream Momentum Checklist – https://magicallife-vip.kit.com/d7d985db14 Offers: Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp Quantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-school Introduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view The Light Circle Membership: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-core Meet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/um FREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.com Use my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode SummaryIn this uplifting and soul-nourishing episode, Melissa sits down with Lisbet Pawlowski to explore intuition, dreams, magic, and the courage to create a life that feels deeply fulfilling. Lisbet shares how her lifelong connection to intuition, personal development, and magical practices became even more meaningful through periods of grief, loss, and profound life challenge. Through her own dark nights of the soul, she found tools that helped her heal, reconnect, and move forward with purpose. Now, Lisbet helps creative people who have drifted away from their dreams, convinced themselves it is too late, or realized their dreams have evolved. She guides them back to themselves by slowing down, calming the nervous system, tuning in, and making space to hear what they truly want. Melissa and Lisbet explore how society often pushes people away from their dreams through fear, conditioning, and other people’s limitations. They also reflect on how honoring your own dream gives silent permission to others to do the same. This episode is a beautiful reminder that dreams are not childish, selfish, or impractical. They are clues to who you are. When you stop rushing, get quiet, release limiting beliefs, and begin taking small aligned steps, your life can become more magical, meaningful, and alive. Key TakeawaysDreams matter. When people feel something is missing, it is often because they have abandoned a dream that once lit them up.Getting quiet is essential. In a noisy, overstimulated world, slowing down creates space to hear your intuition.You do not need to live by other people’s expectations. Many dreams get buried under labels, roles, and outside opinions.Dreams can evolve. A revised dream is still a true dream, and it can be just as meaningful as the original version.Healing supports dreaming. Forgiveness, limiting belief work, and nervous system regulation help people reconnect with possibility.Small steps create momentum. Dreams do not need one giant leap. They can begin with simple, steady action.Following your dream helps others too. Your courage becomes a model for your children, friends, family, and community.There are gifts in every chapter. Even detours and disappointments can become stepping stones toward a more aligned life.What you focus on grows. Miracles, synchronicities, gratitude, and possibility expand when you consciously look for them.Your inner world shapes your future. Thoughts and feelings help create the life you wake up to. About the Guest: Having been through several dark nights of the Soul ... and having come out the other side using many magical practices... I want to show everyone how they can play with these tools too, and create a more magical, joyful, and fulfilling life. I work with creative people who've given up on their dreams... or who feel like it's too late, or like their dreams have changed. I empower people to tune in to their intuition and passions, and go for their (perhaps revised) dreams and visions. Contact: Email: [email protected] About the Host: Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, helping people get to the root cause of their health issues and then get lasting results. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_link Melissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourney Thanks for listening! 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What if your beliefs could impact your healing just as much as medicine? 🤯 In this episode, we dive deep into the Placebo Effect (healing through belief) and the Nocebo Effect (getting worse due to negative expectations). 🔬 Key Topics Covered: ✅ The fascinating science behind the Placebo Effect—where sugar pills, fake surgeries, and even sham treatments create real healing results! 🏥💊 ✅ How the Nocebo Effect can sabotage your health by accepting limiting beliefs and fear-based narratives 🚫😨 ✅ Why it's crucial to be discerning about the information we accept as truth and how other people’s stories may be shaping our own healing journey 📖💭 ✅ Mind-blowing studies on placebo surgeries and medications that had the same results as actual medical interventions 🤯🔍 ✅ How to harness the power of your Unconscious Mind to rewire your health story and take control of your healing journey 🔄💡 Join us for our next KARMA CODE™ Time Line Therapy® Practitioner training to learn this to use for yourself and with others, to clear your limiting beliefs and release your unresolved negative emotions. https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/karma Offers: Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp Quantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-school Introduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view The Light Circle Membership: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-core Meet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/um FREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.com Use my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. 🎙 Key Takeaways: ✨ Your beliefs shape your biology—be mindful of the stories you accept 🧠💖 ✨ Fear-based diagnoses can create self-fulfilling health issues if we aren’t careful ⚠️🚷 ✨ The mind is a powerful tool for self-healing and transformation 🌿💪 ✨ Choose empowering thoughts and create your own health narrative instead of inheriting limiting ones ✍️💭 About the Host: Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, helping people get to the root cause of their health issues and then get lasting results. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_link Melissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourney Thanks for listening! If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast! If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us a review! We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!

What if aging isn’t inevitable… and your body already knows how to heal itself? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Ken Swartz, co-founder of C60 Power, who shares the moment everything changed—when his diagnosed macular degeneration completely reversed in just 8 months… something his optometrist had never seen before. We dive into the science behind C60, a powerful antioxidant that acts like a “cellular cleanup crew,” helping neutralize the root cause of aging: oxidative stress. Ken explains how this compound supports mitochondrial function, clears out “zombie cells,” and signals the body to regenerate new, healthy stem cells. From vision restoration to hormone optimization, athletic recovery, and even skin rejuvenation, the ripple effects are profound. We also unpack the truth about supplement quality, why most C60 products on the market don’t work, and what to look for if you want real results. This episode opens the door to a new conversation: 👉 What if healing is simply about removing what’s in the way? ✨ Tune in to explore what becomes possible when your body is fully supported at the cellular level. GIFT: Discount of 10% discount site wide with the below link and this promo code: YGHJ https://go.shopc60.com/23WN2RL/KMKS9/ Applies to one-time purchases of regular-priced products only. It does not apply to subscriptions or bundle orders Offers: Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp Quantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-school Introduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view The Light Circle Membership: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-core Meet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/um FREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.com Use my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary:Origin Story: Ken Swartz discovered C60's health benefits after it reversed his dry macular degeneration in ~8 months, a condition his optometrist called "unseen."Core Mechanism: C60 acts as a "SOD/Catalase mimic," neutralizing superoxide radicals—the primary cause of cellular damage and aging—to optimize mitochondrial function.Key Actions: C60 clears senescent ("zombie") cells, prompting the body to produce new, healthy stem cells. This process is believed to drive tissue repair and hormone optimization.Product Quality: C60 Power uses a solvent-free sublimation process for 99.99% purity and provides third-party batch testing via QR codes, addressing a market where ~70% of products are ineffective. TopicsThe "Wake-Up Call": Macular Degeneration ReversalKen Swartz began using C60 as a radiation protectant during research.After ~8 months, a routine eye exam revealed his dry macular degeneration had disappeared.His optometrist, who had never seen this reversal, confirmed the change.A colleague's experience solidified the connection:Gary Rodriguez used C60 in MCT oil for 15 months.Result: Severe wet macular degeneration resolved, and Type 2 diabetes became subclinical.This led Ken to co-found C60 Power to produce a high-quality C60 product. The Problem: Oxidative Stress & AgingModern life creates a massive oxidative burden from toxins (e.g., 100k+ man-made chemicals since WWII) and radiation.This leads to "oxidative stress"—the body "rusting"—where free radicals damage cells and accelerate aging.The body's natural defenses (SOD, Catalase) decline with age, leaving cells vulnerable.Senescent cells ("zombie cells") accumulate, consuming energy and releasing toxins, further hindering healing. Reported Benefits & ApplicationsVision: Reversal of dry and wet macular degeneration.Endocrine System: Optimizes hormone production (melatonin, HGH, testosterone).Example: A 70-year-old man's testosterone rose from 350 to 1200, allowing him to reduce his cream dosage.Athletic Performance:Delays lactic acid buildup and reduces DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness).Athletes use C60 in MCT oil for energy and faster recovery.Skin Health:Japanese study: C60 cream reduced lines and wrinkles.Topical use for burns and inflammation (e.g., mosquito bites). Product Quality & SourcingPurity: C60 Power uses a solvent-free sublimation process for 99.99% purity.This avoids toxic solvents like methyl benzene, used in most competitor products.Transparency: Third-party batch testing is provided via QR codes on every product.Internal testing of competitors showed ~40% contain no C60 and ~30% have insignificant amounts. Dosage & SafetyDosage Rule of Thumb:No gray hair: 1 tsp/dayGray hair: 1 tbsp/dayAthletes may use more to counter high oxidative stress during intense workouts.Blood Thinners: Consult a doctor. C60 can restart adrenal glands, which regulate blood thickness, potentially making blood too thin.Resources:shopc60.com: Product store and contact.whatisc60.org: 501c3 site for research and studies. About the Guest: Ken Swartz, known as “Ken the Scientist,” was working on radiation and fusion research when he experienced a result that didn’t fit the science he trusted. With a background in economics, education, and leading multiple research laboratories, his work led him into projects connected to radiation and the MOXY fusion reactor. During that time, he began using Carbon 60 as a radiation protectant — something he already understood from earlier scientific research. A few months in, he started noticing unexpected shifts in his energy and overall health, enough to keep going. Then, about eight months later, a routine visit changed everything. A previously identified age-related vision issue (dry macular degeneration) was no longer visible — something his optometrist had never seen before. That moment, in 2016, led Ken to dedicate his work to the research, study, and production of Carbon 60. Today, he is co-founder of C60 Power, a company focused on producing high purity C60 using certified organic oils and a clean, solvent free process. At the core of his work is a simple belief: your health is your responsibility and people have more influence over how they feel and function than they’ve been led to believe. Contact: Website: ShopC60.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/C60Power/ Twitter https://x.com/c60power Instagram https://www.instagram.com/c60power Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@c60power Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@ShopC60Power Ugetube a href="https://ugetube.com/@C60PurplePower" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

✨ In this uplifting episode, Therese Vita shares how burnout, self-discovery, and deep reflection led her to create a life rooted in purpose, freedom, and fulfillment. 💛 Melissa and Therese talk about mindset, self-awareness, health, burnout, values, and how our thoughts shape the results we experience in life. 🌿 This conversation is a beautiful invitation to stop living by default and start creating a life you truly love. 🔥 A must-listen for anyone ready to step out of old patterns and live and lead more boldly. Gift: Mindset Self Assessment Tool: https://giftfromtv.com/ Offers: Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp Quantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-school Introduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view The Light Circle Membership: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-core Meet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/um FREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.com Use my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode SummaryIn this inspiring Podapalooza episode, Melissa sits down with Therese Vita to explore what it means to design your life with intention, courage, and clarity. Therese shares her own journey through law, sales, and private wealth advising, and how repeated burnout eventually led her to a powerful reckoning during COVID. In her 50s, she realized she was no longer willing to live in a way that drained her health, peace, and purpose. That turning point led her into coaching, where she now helps high achievers reconnect with what they truly value, uncover the thoughts shaping their results, and create a life that feels aligned, energizing, and meaningful. Therese explains how many people stay stuck because they focus on what they do not want, lose sight of what they would love, or feel overwhelmed by the “how.” Through mindset work, self-assessment, and intentional action, she helps clients shift from survival mode into conscious creation. Melissa and Therese also talk about the mind-body connection, the role of self-awareness, the importance of health as the foundation for everything else, and the power of asking better questions. This episode is a beautiful reminder that life does not have to happen to you. You can pause, get clear, and begin creating a future that feels deeply true to who you are. Key TakeawaysBurnout can be a powerful turning point. Therese’s own exhaustion became the catalyst for designing a more aligned life.Health is the foundation for everything else. When your body and mind are depleted, joy and fulfillment become harder to access.You can design your life on purpose. Success and happiness do not need to follow someone else’s script.Most results begin with thoughts. What you think influences how you feel, what actions you take, and what outcomes you create.Awareness changes everything. You cannot shift a pattern until you see it clearly.People often focus on what they do not want. Real transformation begins when you ask what you would truly love.You do not need the full roadmap. One meaningful step can begin a powerful ripple effect.Growth can happen quickly. With the right support, major mindset and life shifts can happen in a short time.Life is too precious to postpone. Therese powerfully reminds listeners not to put off living fully. About the Guest: Therese Vita is a transformational Executive, Leadership, and Life Success Coach with over 30 years of experience empowering high achievers to elevate their lives, their businesses and their impact. A former attorney, sales professional and private wealth advisor, she guides her clients to thrive through change, streamline their lives, make better decisions and create more time and balance so they can live with more ease, joy and fulfillment. Contact: Website: https://liveandleadboldly.com About the Host: Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, helping people get to the root cause of their health issues and then get lasting results. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_link Melissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourney Thanks for listening! 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