The pharmaceutical industry has had a lot of ups and downs over the years with the trust from the public. Back in 2019, a Harvard study showed that 58% of Americans didn't trust the pharmaceutical companies. A couple years later, trust increased in response to the pandemic, but then shortly later started to fall once again.

Troy Duell has been in the pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years and is on the show to teach us about some of the inner workings of the industry, and how to incorporate natural solutions into a medicated world.
What To Expect From This Episode

* What are the day to day operations like in the Pharma Industry
* How medications have become the new normal for moderating our health
* When can we intervene with health complications using natural methods instead of pharmaceuticals
* Different ways to boost the immune system

Shownotes

* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast
* [2:30] Who is Troy Duell and what is his background
* [4:00] Why didn't Troy Duell go into Physical Therapy or something similar instead of Pharmaceuticals
* [5:30] What are some of the nuances with the pharmaceutical industry and what are some things you would love to see changed
* [8:00] What's the average amount of medications an American takes every day
* [9:15] How did we get to a point where we would rather take a bunch of pills to mitigate diseases instead of changing our lifestyles
* [11:00] We had a health crisis the last few years which I thought would incentivize people to focus on their health, but it did the opposite
* [12:15] Knowledge is power when it comes to making changes, and the media avoided talking about the main leading causes towards worse covid outcomes
* [13:15] If someone wants to transition from medications into a more natural route, what are the right steps to follow
* [15:00] Are there incentives in place for doctors from the Pharma companies that may prevent doctors from wanting to take patients off medications
* [18:00] What makes a product a medication vs a supplement
* [19:30] Can supplements or natural products be patented, or only medications
* [21:00] Is Folic Acid the best way to get B12 or are there better ways 
* [25:30] Has MTHFR been around for a long time, or is it becoming more prevalent
* [27:30] Our population health decline is happening at a faster rate than humans can adapt. Is there a point where we decline too fast compared to our technological and pharmaceutical advancements that we won't be able to function anymore
* [30:00] Troy shares some ways to boost our immune systems
* [32:00] Centurion Labs has a few immune boosting products that you can get 67% off of with the code SUMMIT
* [33:45] What does Troy Duell do daily to keep himself healthy

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Transcript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate)
[00:00:16] Bryan Carroll: The pharmaceutical industry is one of those industries that everyone seems to have a love hate relationship with. Back in 2019, Harvard did a study that found that about 58% of Americans. Had negative views on the pharmaceutical industry and they did not trust them, and they also discovered that there is a lot of fraud in the pharmaceutical industry and then comes along a pandemic and people's faith in the pharmaceutical industry goes up.
And here we are a few years later and people are once again starting to distrust ...

Every time we go to the store or see commercials, we end up seeing diet advertisements and unrealistic changes like "Lose 10 lbs in 2 days". These ads create unnecessary stress for us to look a certain way, and impacts how we think of ourselves when we don't succeed.

In this episode with Camille Martin, we tackle the diet industry and how it impacts self esteem, and what you can do differently to create goals that stimulate success.
What To Expect From This Episode

* How diet culture is impacting self esteem and mental health
* Why many people fall into the trap of unrealistic goals
* How to determine overarching goals and break it down into actionable steps
* Best ways to avoid "diets" while still making healthy changes

Shownotes

* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast
* [0:40] We have been focused on our Youtube Channel, go ahead and subscribe
* [2:00] I am now an investor in the electrolyte company LMNT
* [4:20] Who is Camille Martin and what got her interested in nutrition
* [5:30] If you continue trying to diet to lose the same x lbs, at what point is your body telling you that it wants those lbs vs you wanting to lose it for aesthetic reasons
* [6:30] Why do so many people try to reach a weight goal from when we were young and active and had the best metabolisms in the world
* [8:45] Why is it so hard for people to stay with a diet plan
* [11:10] If creating small, increment habit changes makes long lasting impact, how do we break down our ultimate goals into actionable steps
* [12:40] When someone wants to lose 10lbs, how do you change the conversation to focus on other goals they want to achieve
* [15:15] Knowing your triggers can completely change how you approach different situations
* [16:15] Now that we are coming through the other side of Covid, now is a great time to re-assess your habits and make healthy changes
* [17:45] Some examples of how to break down habits into actionable goals
* [21:30] If you are trying to change your diet but your family isn't invested, how do you change your environment to help you be successful
* [24:00] Are there family members who try to sabotage others from reaching their goals
* [25:00] How can you make your kitchen environment better to help you be successful
* [27:00] Final thoughts from Camille Martin on how to create goals to be successful

Resources From This Episode
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* Read Camille's book Love to Lose Here
* Check out Camille's Kitchen Guide to a successful kitchen setup

Transcript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate)
[00:00:15] Bryan Carroll: Hello, hello and welcome back to the summit for a wellness podcast. It's been a little. Hasn't it? My last episode I published was about seven months ago. If I look back at it, and as you may have noticed, if you've been following me for a while, I took a much needed break.
I did 183 episodes of the podcast since 2017 with very minimal breaks, and it got to a point where, you know, I wanted to play around and do some other things. So if you are not following my YouTube channel, I have been going all in on YouTube over there. It's been a lot of fun.

Let's be real, it is very easy to create a to-do list and then never see the end of the list. For many of us, it seems like we are always trapped in the rat race of accomplishing tasks and adding more onto our plate.

In this episode, Sabrina Runbeck will teach us better ways of creating to-do lists, and how to manage our time and stress so we can save 1 day per week and reduce impacts on our health.
What To Expect From This Episode

* How our work life can overstress ourselves in subtle ways 
* Different ways to manage our productivity and time to save a day per week
* How to transform our habits to work for us not against us

Shownotes

* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast
* [2:30] Who is Sabrina Runbeck and what is her background
* [8:15] It is easy to stack on too much onto our to-do lists
* [10:15] For those who feel like they need to do stuff to not seem "lazy", how can we manage our to-do list so we still feel productive
* [16:00] What happens to our bodies when we are constantly stressed out
* [20:30] How can you shut off your brain so you get more sleep
* [23:45] Is dumping all your thoughts into a journal before bed an effective strategy
* [25:30] Are there better ways of creating a to-do list
* [28:00] Get a dedicated clock for time blocking, your phone is too much of a distraction
* [29:00] If you set a time block, but at the end you only have 5 minutes of work left, do you take the break or finish it
* [31:00] Final thoughts on productivity and stress reduction from Sabrina Runbeck

Resources From This Episode
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* Learn more about Sabrina's program Laser Focus

Transcript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate)
[00:00:15] Bryan Carroll: do you have a to-do list? That just seems like it's endless and that stuff just continues to pile onto it. And there's really no end in sight. If, so this episode is definitely for you because I have Sabrina Runbeck on the show and we're gonna be covering how to manage your to-do list.
[00:00:33] So it doesn't feel so overwhelming and how to gain time back during your week. So you have that extra time to be able to focus on your health or to relax and reduce your stress levels overall. What's up everyone. I'm Bryan Carroll and I'm here to help people move more, eat well and be adventurous and Sabrina Runbeck overcame burnout while she was working in the cardiothoracic surgery.
[00:00:57] And now she is able to maintain a clinical practice while helping healthcare, private practice owners gain a day per week. She integrates a lot of her background in medicine, neuroscience, and positive intelligence to create. Simple six step system that allows her clients to stop having endless to-do lists or needing to put out fires on a daily basis.
[00:01:18] Now I'm sure many of you listening to this, definitely feel like you're in that rat race where there's just fire drills all the time. Your to-do list is never ending, etcetera. And so that is why I brought Sabrina onto the show, because at some point we have to have an end to the madness and be able to reduce our stress.
[00:01:39] So that it isn't impacting our health and a lot of our chronic diseases and the top killers in our country are stress related. Conditions that we could manage. If we manage how we perceive our work and work our schedules and all that type of stuff. So let's dive into my conversation with Sabrina. Thank you, Sabrina for coming onto the show.
[00:02:06] Sabrina Runbeck: Yeah. Thank you, Bryan,

If you have ever had farm fresh produce that was literally picked the same day, then you already know just how much different that food tastes compared to what you get at the stores.Colman Power is very passionate about including local and fresh produce in your diet to improve overall nutrient density and to support your fitness routine. What To Expect From This Episode* Differences between produce grown locally vs in the stores* What produce is easy to grow at home (no matter how much room you have)* What food is best to support your fitness routines* How to eat seasonally for the highest nutrient profilesShownotes* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast* [1:45] Who is Colman Power and how did he get so excited about growing his own food* [3:00] The US uses lots of chemicals like pesticides to grow food, what is it like in Ireland* [5:15] How old is the produce that is available in the grocery stores, and is it considered fresh* [8:15] Organic is the gold standard, but not all small farms can afford to get the certification for that label* [10:30] Shopping locally for produce will result in tastier food that was ripened in the last couple days* [13:30] What are some good ways to grow your own food in a small area* [16:00] A neat way to grow tomatoes without using a tomato cage* [17:30] Is there a good way to have fresh produce all year long* [20:15] How does growing your own food tie into a fitness routine* [23:00] Some produce you should consume within season, such as potatoes* [25:00] If you live in a food desert, what can you do to grow food when conditions are not favorable for growing* [27:15] Final thoughts from Colman Power about growing your own food to improve your fitness routine and healthResources From This EpisodeSome of these resources may contain affiliate links, which provides a small commission to me (at no extra expense to you).* Check out Colman's book the Power of Organic FitnessTranscript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate)[00:00:15] Bryan Carroll: what's up everyone. I'm Bryan, Carroll, and I'm here to help people move more, eat well and be adventurous. And today I have Coleman power on the show who is going to teach us why it is important to grow some of your own.[00:00:26] Why homegrown food is more nutritious and tasty than what you can find in the stores and how that improves your fitness routines. So Coleman power is an organic grower. He's a personal trainer author, and also a podcast host. He is a great advocate for teaching the importance of combining. Healthy nutritious foods by sourcing and growing your own.[00:00:47] And also adding in exercise and having a positive mindset. He also has his book, the power of organic fitness, which you can find in bookstores or on Amazon. And before we dive into this episode, if you are looking for an amazing electrolyte to add into your water, to help improve your hydration and especially to use during workouts or intense exercise, then check out my favorite electrolyte element.[00:01:14] L M N T. You can learn more about it@summitforwellness.com slash L M NT. All right, let's dive into my conversation with Coleman. Thank you Coleman for coming onto the show. [00:01:27] Colman Power: Thanks, Bryan, for having me, I'm extremely delighted to on your show and specifically, [00:01:32] Bryan Carroll: yeah, I'm very excited to chat with you because it sounds like you do a lot of your growing your own food, which I'm a big fan of.[00:01:38] We always have a garden. We do a lot of like mini homestead type stuff around here. But before we dive into that, let's learn a little bit more about you. What's your background and what got you interested in growing your own? [00:01:51] Colman Power: I suppose being an organic grower and a personal trainer, I am quite unique in itself.

I'm sure this comes as a huge surprise, your immune system is pretty important in keeping you healthy.

Your immune system protects you from pathogens. Sometimes it recognizes pathogens right away, where as other times it takes awhile before it recognizes it is under attack.

To have a better response to a pathogen, there are ways we can strengthen the immune system, which is why I have Dr. Gary Kaplan on the show today.
What To Expect From This Episode

* Why taking Vitamin D and C isn't enough to support the immune system
* How the immune system responds to different pathogens 
* How to determine when to intervene to support your immune system
* What methods to use to strengthen the immune system

Shownotes

* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast
* [2:30] Who is Dr. Gary Kaplan and what is his background
* [3:30] Can you just load up on Vitamin C and D to strengthen your immune system
* [7:45] If there are slight changes in variants between a pathogen, will your body recognize it and fight it off or will it be enough of a difference that it'll slip through the cracks
* [9:15] Are the symptoms you experience from a pathogen based on your immune system's response to the virus
* [10:45] Does your immune system react similarly towards other pathogens like molds and bacteria, or is the response different
* [12:00] At what point do we intervene and help the immune system versus letting it do its thing
* [13:30] If you scrape up your body, is it better to allow your immune system to get a taste of the bacteria and pathogens in that wound, or should you clean it right away
* [15:00] What are some ways to make your immune system more robust
* [25:15] How can you tell from someone's symptoms where to start to improve their immune system
* [28:45] It takes a long consultation to discover actual root causes, and insurance usually prevents most practices from spending the amount of time needed to figure out the issues
* [34:00] Are there maps you can see common diseases in those regions
* [35:45] How does Dr. Gary Kaplan combine Western Medicine with herbal medicine
* [39:30] Final thoughts on immune health from Dr. Gary Kaplan

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Transcript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate)
[00:00:14] Bryan Carroll: WHether you know it or not, your immune system is working hard all of the time to keep yourself healthy and to keep pathogens from impacting your. And it seems like in the last couple of years, we have had way more interesting immune challenges and we've had in previous times.
[00:00:31] And so in this episode with Dr. Gary Kaplan, we'll be talking about how to strengthen the immune system and what you can do to make your immune system as resilient as. What's up everyone. I'm Bryan Carroll and I'm here to help people move more, eat well and be adventurous. And with Dr. Gary, we're going to be diving into the immune system, how the immune system works and how to strengthen it utilizing different methods and natural remedies as well.
[00:00:59] So, Dr. Gary Kaplan is a pioneer and leader in integrative medicine and is board certified in family medicine and pain medicine. He is the founder and medical director of the Kaplan center, where they use integrative medicine to heal chronic illness and address the underlying factors, driving other health conditions.
[00:01:16] Now, before we dive into this episode,

Hormones are a very important process in the body that controls many different body systems. From regulating growth, to your sex drive, a balanced hormonal system makes you feel fantastic, while an imbalanced system can make you feel terrible.In this episode with Dr. Michael Platt, we will be discussing a major hormone adrenaline and what we can do to balance it in the body.What To Expect From This Episode* Are hormones different between males and females* Why is adrenaline a dominant hormone in our society* Impacts of adrenaline on the body* Ways to manage adrenaline and balance your hormonesShownotes* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast* [3:00] Who is Dr. Michael Platt and what got him interested in hormones* [4:45] Our current medical system doesn't take the time to learn about patients, physicians only spend a couple minutes with each patient* [5:45] Is the role of progesterone the same in males and females* [7:45] What is the purpose of adrenaline if we aren't in life or death situations as much as our ancestors were* [8:30] If people release a lot of adrenaline to raise blood sugar, then is the body releasing a lot of insulin to reduce blood sugar* [9:15] What causes the body to release adrenaline* [10:15] Our brains are receiving way more inputs than any other time in history, would this require more glucose* [12:30] Is adrenaline the same as cortisol* [17:15] What can we do to minimize the impact of adrenaline on the body* [21:00] Are there specific parts of the body to put the progesterone cream on* [23:45] Does progesterone cream have to be prescribed by a physician* [24:45] Is there any downside to using progesterone cream and can it impact other hormonesResources From This EpisodeSome of these resources may contain affiliate links, which provides a small commission to me (at no extra expense to you).* Get 10% off of progesterone cream by using code SUMMIT10Transcript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate) [00:00:14] Bryan Carroll: hormones. We've all got them, but sometimes it feels like our hormones kick in and just control everything that we do. Now there's a lot of different things. I can really influence our hormones and how we feel, but luckily there are ways that we can minimize that impact more and normalize our hormones.[00:00:34] So we don't have so many ups and downs. And that's what we'll be talking about in this episode today. What's up everyone. I'm Bryan Carroll and I'm here to help people move more, eat well and be adventurous. And today I have Dr. Michael Platt on the show to teach us all about some important hormones and how to balance them out.[00:00:54] Sometimes certain hormones like estrogen might get out of whack. And so we need to figure out how to get those more under. Now, one of the specific hormones at Dr. Michael Platt talks about a lot is adrenaline, and it's an impact on the body. And he goes into how progesterone can be a good balancer to those types of hormones in the body as well.[00:01:17] So, Dr. Michael Platt is board certified in internal medicine and president of plat wellness center. And one of the most well-known specialists in natural hormone replacement successfully treating thousands of patients all over the. He's also a renowned author with his books, adrenaline dominance, and the miracle, a bio identical hormones.[00:01:37] And since 1977, he has become a leader in the research and advancement the therapeutic use of progesterone cream, as well as other bio identical hormones. Now, before we dive into this episode, I'm sure you know, by now, but one of my favorite electrolytes that I use every single day is element L M N. And right now, they just got in there grapefruit flavor, which is only available during the summer until the supplies are gone.[00:02:03] And that is probably my second favorite flavor that they have the f...

Detoxing the body is a practice that is commonly done, and there are many different types of detoxes out there. However, they can be done dangerously and put your body at risk if you don't know what you are doing.In this episode with Spencer Feldman, we'll be discussing how to prepare your body for detox, and different detoxes you can do for different systems in your body.What To Expect From This Episode* The different phases of detoxification* Major problems that can occur if you detox without preparing your body* Ways to recharge your body over time and then keep the body charged up * Best ways to detox and how to protect your system for the long termShownotes* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast* [2:45] Who is Spencer Feldman and what got him interested in detoxing* [6:00] We are very talented at trying to create a solution to a problem, which ends up creating a whole new problem to solve* [9:00] What are water soluble toxins* [12:30] There are 3 phases of detox* [15:30] Problems and benefits of coffee enemas* [16:15] How do toxic metals impact the body* [19:30] The benefits of iv chelation for detoxing* [21:00] What does you gallbladder and bile have to do with detoxing* [23:00] Bryan's previous experience following a gallbladder flush protocol* [30:00] Phase 3 detox is when you start to pull stuff out of the body with no obstructions* [31:30] How often are teens acne issues a phase 3 issue instead of a hormonal issue* [32:30] What are oxalates and how do they impact the body* [35:00] How does grounding work, and does your body actually experience a chance by doing it* [43:00] What is this charger that works better than grounding* [44:00] How often should you be using these methods of detoxification and can you overdue it* [46:15] What is Spencer Feldman's daily routine for detoxing* [48:00] Final thoughts from Spencer about detoxing* [49:30] What is the best time of year to detoxResources From This EpisodeSome of these resources may contain affiliate links, which provides a small commission to me (at no extra expense to you).* Check out the products Spencer has available for detoxing at RemedyLink* Order my favorite electrolyte brand and rejuvenate your bodyTranscript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate) [00:00:15] Bryan Carroll: detoxing. It's something your body is designed to do naturally and all of the time. However, we have never been as inundated with toxins and environmental exposure. As we have been in the last hundred plus years.[00:00:29] So at this point, is our body able to detox efficiently or does it need a lot of extra stuff? That's what we'll be talking about in this episode with Spencer Feldman, what's up everyone. I'm Bryan Carroll and I'm here to help people move more, eat well and be adventurous. And Spencer Feldman came onto the show to basically give us a masterclass on how the body detoxes and some of the common toxins that we are struggling.[00:00:55] Removing from the system. So we'll be covering different ways to get these toxins out of the body and how to support your body appropriately so that it can detox everything that it needs to detox. Now we get pretty deep with this topic. So if you have the time, you might want to sit down, get out a pen and paper and take some notes.[00:01:15] As we go through this topic in Spencer's the founder of remedy link, where for the last 20 years, he has been formulating and manufacturing, detoxification products for doctors and their patients. His company specializes in helping support your body's natural responses to heavy metal toxic. Now, before we dive into this episode, if you haven't found an electrolyte that you like, and you want to make sure that you're getting appropriate electrolytes into your system,

Building a consistent movement practice is an essential component to our overall health. However, to have a complete fitness routine, it requires more than just moving throughout the day.Brian Keane is on the show to teach us how to build an all-around fitness routine which incorporates habit changes around eating, stress management, and sleep quality.Brian is another podcaster, so we had a phenomenal conversation together to chat all about leveling up your fitness routine.What To Expect From This Episode* What it was like to train for ultra endurance races in harsh conditions* The main foundations of a top-level fitness regimine* Ways to manage stress even when life is extremely stressful* How to improve sleep qualityShownotes* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast* [2:30] What is one of Brian Keane's most memorable fitness achievements* [11:00] How long did it take Brian to recover from his Achilles injury* [12:00] How well did Brian adapt to the temperatures in the Sahara when he did his ultra endurance race* [14:15] When Brian was a teacher, did it bother him seeing kids stuck in a chair all of the time* [16:30] What are some of the main components that make up an all-around fitness routine* [19:30] What are some good ways to manage your stress from work and find ways to relax when we live in a work-heavy culture* [24:30] If you are using an 80/20 approach, is it better to do an 80/20 every single day, or 80/20 on a weekly basis* [26:30] What are some early signs to pay attention to that are indicative of being overly stressed* [30:00] Does Brian use any wearables to track different health metrics* [32:30] How can people create better habits before bed to get adequate sleep* [37:15] You do everything right for your sleep, but then your little kid walks in at midnight. What can you do to improve sleep during those situations* [39:30] What is the optimal way to wake up in the morning* [43:00] What does Brian Keane's daily routine look like* [47:00] "I don't have time" should be switched with 'I can't prioritize that at this time"Resources From This EpisodeSome of these resources may contain affiliate links, which provides a small commission to me (at no extra expense to you).* Check out Brian Keane's books The Fitness Mindset and Rewire Your MindsetTranscript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate) [00:00:14] Bryan Carroll: Are you ready to level up your fitness routine? If so you're in luck because today I have Brian Keane onto the show and we're going to be discussing a more effective approach to a fitness routine other than just working out.[00:00:28] So when it comes to an effective fitness routine, you have to take into account nutrition, stress management, and sleep. And those are some of the stuff that we'll be discussing today. What's up everyone. I'm Brian Carroll and I'm here to help people move more, eat well and be admitted. And this was a really fun episode with Brian because he is also a podcaster he's had over 370 episodes.[00:00:50] So we got into a really nice rhythm and routine that chatting with each other, all about fitness and how to. Change the way that you perceive stress and how to really enhance your body, to be able to better adapt to what life throws at us and all of that encompasses a better overall health and wellness approach for our assistance.[00:01:12] So Brian over the last seven years has gone from working full-time as a school teacher to being one of Ireland's in the UK is leading thought leaders on all things, health, fitness, and nutrition. He is also the author of two best sellers, the fitness mindset and rewire your mind. And he also has some really neat accomplishments when it comes to different fitness achievements as well, such as competing in different endurance races, ultras, et cetera,

If you smell mold, see mold, or feel the effects of mold, you need to do something, otherwise it can have detrimental impacts on your health.It doesn't take much for our living spaces to be infested with mold. Add a little bit of moisture and a few hours and you have the perfect recipe for mold growth. If you can reduce moisture quickly, then the chances of mold taking off reduces dramatically.In this episode with Jason Earle, we cover how to check your living spaces for mold, and what long term impacts can happen to you if you don't take care of the mold problem.What To Expect From This Episode* How many buildings have mold damage and nothing is being done about it* What signs should you look for to discover if you have a mold problem* Different tests to use for mold testing* What the building recovery process looks like if you do have a mold issueShownotes* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast* [4:00] How has mold impacted Jason Earle's life* [11:00] How many hospitals does Jason believe have mold issues (Seattle Children's Hospital had children die a couple years ago from mold)* [13:00] When you have moisture issues, how much moisture does it take before mold starts growing* [15:30] If you live somewhere with big temperature changes, does this build up more condensation in the home* [16:45] How do you minimize condensation buildup in between walls of a home* [19:15] Humans can produce a lot of moisture just from breathing* [21:00] Why is the mold inside a home more potent than all the spores we breathe walking through a forest* [26:00] Once you smell must, do you already have a mold problem* [27:30] What are some at home mold testing kits you can use to discover if you have mold* [31:15] If you smell mold or see mold, do you recommend just calling someone in to fix the problem* [34:30] What does Jason do every single day to reach his vision of healthResources From This EpisodeSome of these resources may contain affiliate links, which provides a small commission to me (at no extra expense to you).* Get your mold test kits here and use code Summit10 for 10% offTranscript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate) [00:00:15] Bryan Carroll: Now the spring time has finally arrived the moisture content and the humidity and the areas that we. Penn to start to increase this time of year, which can lead to a lot of different issues inside of your home, including mold growth, which is what we're going to be talking about.[00:00:33] In this episode today, what's up everyone. I'm Bryan Carroll and I'm here to help people move more, eat well and be adventurous. And today I have Jason Earle on the show to teach us all about how to test your home for. And see if mold is having an impact on your health. If you know my story, then you know that I was exposed to mold and it laid me up for months and months, and I really couldn't do anything.[00:00:56] I literally felt like I was dying. So mold is definitely a toxic environmental exposure that we want to avoid. And with all this humidity and moisture in the air, there are ways that we can help to reduce that moisture content and also test our different rooms in our home. To see if there is any mold spores or anything along those lines.[00:01:18] Now when I had my mold exposure, I wish that there was products available on the market. Like there are now that make it a lot easier to test your living environment for mold. Back then, people really weren't talking that much about mold and its impacts on people's health. And now that larger companies, larger buildings are getting impacted by mold and we're seeing the impact of that.[00:01:42] For instance here in Seattle we had the children's hospital actually have deaths among some of the patients because of mold. We are now seeing in real time what this stuff can do to us. And it's not good.

When you are a kid, you have plenty of time to be active and exercise on your own terms. Once you are in your 20's, 30's, and 40's, life catches up and often your health and fitness goals slip away.That doesn't mean you can't get started again later on in life. It is much easier to be consistent throughout your life, however there are ways to make it less difficult to get started in the first place.In this episode with Dave Sherwin, we cover different strategies to stay young and fit at any age.What To Expect From This Episode* Ways to find motivation to start an exercise routine* How to develop healthy habits that can be maintained for a lifetime* How to eat in a way that benefits your workouts without feeling restrictive* Nutrients that are needed to support your bodyShownotes* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast* [2:00] How was the Spartan Beast race for Dave Sherwin* [5:45] What motivated Dave to get into triathlons and these tough competitions* [11:00] Making your exercise routines a priority will make you more successful at following through* [13:45] "Being tired" is a common excuse to not exercise. It can be used both in the morning and after a long work day* [15:00] How can people ease back into a fitness routine* [18:15] Find something that is fun and enjoyable, and you'll make time to keep doing it* [23:30] Give yourself 90 days to start a new habit and establish a routine* [28:00] When people establish a fitness routine, what nutrients do they need to add into their diet as well* [33:30] You can't out-train a bad diet* [37:45] Our food system is so easy, all the hard work is already done. We just have to learn how to make the food* [40:30] Dave Sherwin's final thoughts on ways to stay young and fit at any age* [42:00] What type of products can be found at Dirobi.comResources From This EpisodeSome of these resources may contain affiliate links, which provides a small commission to me (at no extra expense to you).* Use code SUMMIT for 10% off your order at Dirobi.comTranscript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate) [00:00:15] Bryan Carroll: As we get older, sometimes we use our age as a limiter for what we believe that we can achieve, especially when it comes down to a health and fitness. But it doesn't have to be that way because you can get in shape and get healthy at any point in your life.[00:00:31] You just have to make the decision to get started. And depending on where you are at in your aging process. Sometimes you need to make some modifications so that you are successful, but there's always a modification that is available. So there really is no excuse to get started. What's up everyone. I'm Bryan Carroll and I'm here to help people move more, eat well and be adventurous.[00:00:51] And today I have Dave Sherwin on the show to teach us how to get started at any age. With a health and fitness routine and how to stay young and fit at those ages. So Dave Sherwin is a certified fitness and nutrition coach and founder of Dirobi.com. His passion is helping grown-ups navigate real world health challenges and achieve their best health and wellness at any.[00:01:15] He's also the creator and host of the Dirobi health show, which is another podcast that you can go listen to, which covers everything to do with health and wellness, including the latest in nutrition, exercise, supplements, and clinical studies. Now, if you enjoy this episode, I ask that you head on over to your favorite podcast app and leave a rating and review that does really help the show to get out in front of more people.[00:01:37] And it shows us what it is that you enjoy with the show so that we can keep bringing that content. Now let's dive into my conversation with Dave. Thank you, Dave, for coming on to the. [00:01:49] Dave Sherwin: I am super excited to be here.

If you go to the doctor, you probably have some sort of issue you are dealing with that you hope the doctor can take care of. While you might think your situation is unique and requires special care, typically doctors don't have time to sort out your unique properties, and instead prescribe common treatment options.If you have had medications that didn't work well for you, this is probably the situation you ran into. Unfortunately, not everyone is the exact same, therefore treatment plans should be custom tailored to your needs.In this episode with Jim Hrncir, we discuss why compounding pharmacies are beneficial to creating customized treatment plans, and why regulatory agencies struggle with allowing compounding to happen.What To Expect From This Episode* How Integrative Medicine provides better outcomes for patients* What compounding pharmacies are and what they do differently from traditional pharmacies* Common compounded medications and their uses and benefits* Why compounding pharmacies are having issues with regulatory agencies like the FDAShownotes* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast* [2:45] Who is Jim Hrncir and how did he develop a compounding pharmacy* [3:30] What is included in integrative medicine* [5:00] What is the relationship between a pharmacy and a doctor* [7:15] What is the difference between compounding pharmaceuticals vs medications you can grab right off the shelf* [8:30] Compounding medicines can be a great way to make very specific treatment options* [9:45] The whole point of a compounding pharmacy is to create plans specific to the patient's needs* [11:15] When compounding medicines, how do you know if it'll be effective or if it could potentially cause more problems* [12:45] Does compounding medications reduce the overabundance of unused medications that are circulating in the world* [13:30] Does Jim Hrncir receive bulk ingredients to make up different compounds* [15:00] What are some of the most common compounds that Jim works with* [17:45] Is there any way to perform a random control trial on compounding pharmacies, and what are the best ways to study effectiveness of compounding medications* [20:00] Pharmaceutical companies are known to set up their research to be in their favor, so most studies are performed with bias behind it* [23:00] How do you create studies that don't release bad data* [24:15] Most bad studies are not published therefore we can't learn from them to make better products and better studies* [25:30] Why are the pharmaceutical companies lobbying so hard to fight against the bio-identical hormone industry* [27:00] The FDA are not fans of compounding pharmacies at all* [29:00] Some pharmaceutical companies could feel that their bottom line is impacted by compounding pharmacies therefore they would like the see them shut down* [30:30] If I was on hormones, I would want a customized treatment designed for my body* [31:30] What can others do to get compounding pharmacies more recognized* [33:00] What does Jim Hrncir do daily to reach his vision of healthResources From This EpisodeSome of these resources may contain affiliate links, which provides a small commission to me (at no extra expense to you).* Learn more about compounding pharmacies and be an advocate here.Transcript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate)[00:00:14] Bryan Carroll: If you go to the doctor and the doctor prescribes you something, do you want something that is just pulled right off of the shelf and is ready to go? Or do you want something that is catered more specifically to your own needs?[00:00:28] That is a question we're going to be answering on this episode with Jim Hern, sir. What's up everyone. I'm Bryan Carroll and I'm here to help people move more, eat well and be adventurous. And I'm sure that you would love for your own body and needs to be very simple and have something r...

Have you ever noticed yourself getting trapped in a food prison where you know you shouldn't be eating certain things, but they just keep calling to you? If so, this episode is for you!

With Dr. Glenn Livingstone, we will be taking a look at binge eating and why it is so hard to break free from those habits. We'll also cover steps to take to regain control of your eating habits once and for all.
What To Expect From This Episode

* What food addiction was like for Dr. Glenn Livingston
* How food is designed to manipulate you into consuming more of it
* How to create a line in the sand to make changes to your eating habits
* Different strategies to change habits and break free from food prison

Shownotes

* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast
* [2:30] Who is Dr. Glenn Livingston and how did he become interested in binge eating
* [5:30] Glenn had his own issues with binge eating and spent a lot of time trying to figure out what was the cause of his eating habits
* [8:15] Even though Glenn recognized some childhood trauma/habits that contributed to his food addictions, it didn't fix his current food prison he was trapped in
* [10:00] One of the most profitable changes that junk food companies have made was to take vitamins and nutrients out of their food because it made the food taste bad
* [15:00] You had to train your brain to jump back up to the "common sense" realm when the reptilian brain is trying to kick in
* [19:30] When you draw a line in the sand, does it matter where you start and how do you determine what is realistic
* [23:30] When you create a conditional rule for eating, will you overeat that food when you are allowed to, or do you naturally cut back on that food
* [26:30] Does knowing the food industry is manipulating food to make it more difficult for you to not consume it make it easier to avoid those foods
* [28:30] As an outside person seeing someone struggle with food addiction, is there much you can do, or do you have to let that person decide to change
* [31:15] What other steps can someone take to break free of their food prison
* [36:15] The best way to lose weight quickly is to do it slowly over time
* [38:00] Final thoughts from Dr. Glenn Livingston on binge eating and breaking free of food addiction

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* Get the book Never Binge Again here

Transcript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate)
[00:00:15] Bryan Carroll: Have you ever found yourself eating, even though you know, that you weren't actually hungry? For some reason, the food just keeps calling out to you and you keep going after it, even though it doesn't satisfy you and you know, you don't.
[00:00:28] Well, if, so this episode is definitely for. What's up everyone. I'm Bryan Carroll and I'm here to help people move more, eat well and be adventurous. And today I have Dr. Glenn Livingston on the show to teach us all about what binge eating does to us and the psychology around it and how to break free of.
[00:00:47] So Glenn was disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and or food obsessed it individuals. And so he spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his patients and a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants.
[00:01:04] But more importantly, he actually went through his own journey of binge-eating and food obsessions, and that journey led him to discover a way to reach a healthy way. I feel like he broke free of that food prison and...

As you age, all of a sudden longevity becomes a topic that you are interested in. When the little aches and pains start to creep in, that's when you really notice things are changing.

What's interesting is how we all age differently. I know people in their 80's with very little pain or health complications. I know people in their 20's who are constantly in excruciating pain. 

Sometimes we are dealt cards out of our control and our bodies pay the price. But in almost every case, there is a way to age gracefully, which is what Dr. Sandra Kaufmann will teach us today.
What To Expect From This Episode

* When does the aging process begin in the body, and what changes first
* How are the cells impacted by aging and what can be done to slow it down
* Dr. Sandra Kaufmann's tenets for longevity
* Changes you can make in your life and for your body to age gracefully

Shownotes

* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast
* [2:30] Who is Dr. Sandra Kaufmann and what is her background
* [4:00] At what age range do humans start to feel the "aging process"
* [4:15] Why would the kidneys be one of the first organs that ages the fastest
* [5:30] If you go back in time, our organs most likely aged slower because they had less chemicals and toxins to process
* [6:15] At what age did Sandra Kaufmann start to become interested in longevity
* [7:30] What are the foundations Sandra has found that lead to an increase in aging
* [9:15] Genes can be turned on or off depending on your environment and other factors
* [10:00] At what age should you be more focused on taking care of your genes
* [11:00] When kids start to party and experiment, are they unknowingly impacting their genes early on and can that have impact later in life
* [11:30] The second Tenet is about taking care of the mitochondria
* [13:30] After 40 years old does hyperbaric chambers help to improve oxygenation in the body
* [16:30] If you are under 40, should you take nicotinamide
* [17:30] The third Tenet is about pathways in the body
* [18:30] What counts as a caloric restriction that benefits your cells
* [19:15] Tenet 4 is about quality control
* [21:30] The body is constantly recycling cells, replacing old bad ones with new ones
* [23:15] Tenet 6 is all about individual cell needs because each cell needs different things
* [24:15] How do you stimulate stem cells to replicate faster
* [25:15] Can you get the stem cells to replicate quickly inside the body
* [26:00] Tenet 7 is about taking the trash out of the cells
* [28:15] Do larger-bodied people have more storage sites for the toxins and garbage to stay in the body
* [29:15] Somehow social issues have now impacted medical situations and you are no longer allowed to tell someone their body status can impact their health outcomes
* [32:00] Are there specific tests to take to monitor the aging process
* [34:00] Final thoughts from Dr. Sandra Kaufmann on longevity and how to reduce the impacts of aging

Resources From This Episode
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* Get the Kaufmann Protocol book here

Transcript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate)
[00:00:14] Bryan Carroll: longevity. It's one of those things I'm sure as you start to age, you start thinking about. A lot more and more. And I definitely have noticed the more I've aged, the more I have also been looking into different longevity, which is why I've had people coming on,

As a podcaster, I hear about a lot of different therapeutic modalities that are available. But somehow PEMF has been off my radar, until now.Dr. William Pawluk is coming onto the show today to discuss what PEMFs are, and a bunch of different uses for them. I'm pretty amazed by the potential uses of PEMF and will definitely be researching them even more.What To Expect From This Episode* How do magnets and electricity work with the body* Ways that PEMF can be used for healing purposes* What can make PEMF therapy even more effective* Unique stories of how PEMF has helped people to avoid amputations and other health complicationsShownotes* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast* [4:00] Who is Dr. William Pawluk and what is his background* [14:00] Can you magnetize the needles used in acupuncture to get both needling benefits and electromagnetic benefits* [18:30] What are PEMFs* [24:30] Does hydration levels improve efficacy of good EMFs and can it increase the damage from harmful EMFs* [26:30] How do you target areas with PEMF, is it based on duration, frequency length, etc* [32:45] Can you overstimulate an area after healing and then it causes damage to that area* [35:15] Is PEMF much different than Ultrasounds* [38:00] Can PEMF be used to help the body "remodel" the bones or other structures in the body* [41:00] What situations should you not use PEMF* [44:00] A couple stories from Dr. William Pawluk of unique situations where PEMF was used to heal* [51:45] What does "healthy" look like to Dr. William PawlukResources From This EpisodeSome of these resources may contain affiliate links, which provides a small commission to me (at no extra expense to you).* Magnetic Therapy in Eastern Europe book from Dr. William Pawluk* Power Tools for Health book from Dr. William Pawluk* Supercharge your Health with PEMFs book* 80 conditions PEMF can be used forTranscript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate) [00:00:14] Bryan Carroll: being a podcaster. I get a lot of different insights into different therapeutics that are coming out that can help the body in unique and different ways. And some of this stuff is new and some of it is just recycled older stuff.[00:00:27] That's been around for a long time. And somehow what we'll be talking about in this episode has completely slipped my radar, and that is P E M apps. What's up everyone. I'm Bryan Carroll, and I'm here to help people move more, eat well and be adventurous. And today I have Dr. Pawluk on the show to teach us all about P E M apps, which are used for a wide variety of different treatment options.[00:00:53] And it's something that's been around. It sounds like a very long time and I just hadn't heard of it up to this point and I knew very little about it. So luckily for me, with my curiosity mindset, I'm able to ask a lot of different questions with these types of things. When I don't know much about.[00:01:11] And I want to know more about the actual applications and how they work and how they function, et cetera. And so Dr. Pawluk is an MD and he is a pioneer in the field of holistic medicine and PEMF there. His latest book, supercharge your health with PEMF is the most comprehensive, practical hands-on guide to PEMF treatment available to date discussing how to select and properly use the right PEMF system for over 80 different health conditions and cuts through the online confusion about PEMF devices in this episode, because we are talking about a lot of different things with PEMS.

If you have been around the gym and fitness scene, you've probably seen many different products that are aimed to improve performance and recovery.

You may have seen some products marketed as a pre-workout or a fat burner, which these labels are changed to market to different sexes.

What you probably don't know is most of these formulations are exactly the same, they just have different names.

Unfortunately most of these products are researched and studied on men, and there is little research done specifically on women. Until now.

Donna Burke shares with us how formulations should be changed to meet the needs to women for each week of the month.
What To Expect From This Episode

* Why most studies are not done primarily on women
* How different times of the month can change the nutrient needs for women
* What are some of the most important nutrients to change during cycles
* What are some of Donna's favorite products designed specifically for women

Shownotes

* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast
* [3:00] Who is Donna Burke and what made her start to research about nutritional differences for women
* [5:00] What are some main differences between men and women that can contribute to different nutritional needs
* [7:15] Why is it the majority of studies are done on men and it is very difficult to find women-only studies
* [9:00] Would women need to change up their formulas weekly based upon where they are at in their cycle
* [11:30] There are some nutrients that are very important for blood production
* [12:15] What levels of Vitamin B and C that are optimal and how can you tell if you are getting enough or not enough
* [14:00] Would it be beneficial to get your blood drawn in each stage of a women's cycle to learn what nutrients are low and high for that person
* [15:00] Women who are on sports teams together are their cycles usually synced up
* [16:00] Women who lose their menstrual cycle due to being too lean, do they need different nutritional support
* [17:30] Women don't have to have their bodies fit a societal norm in order to perform well in athletics
* [20:00] A couple Olympics ago, some volleyball players were picked apart due to how their bodies looked, even though they are competing at the Olympic level
* [21:15] It is tough for young girls to watch professional female athletes get picked apart based on how their bodies look instead of how they play
* [22:45] Do all the nutritional supplements need to be changed between men and women, or just certain ones
* [24:00] At this point how many different products does PRTCL have for women specifically
* [29:30] What is Donna Burke's personal favorite supplement
* [31:00] For the men who pound high levels of preworkouts before exercising, you should know there are side effects to ingesting that much caffeine at once
* [34:30] What does Donna Burke do to reach her vision of health

Transcript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate)
[00:00:15] Bryan Carroll: as a heads up, and this episode is mainly tailored towards women, especially if you're using any sort of nutritional product that is designed to help you with your exercise routines for sports recovery.
[00:00:27] All that type of stuff, performance, et cetera. What's up everyone. I'm Bryan Carroll and I'm here to help people move more, eat well and be adventurous. And today I have Donna Burke on the show to talk all about different formulations for these products specifically for. No. What's really interesting about this is right now on the market.
[00:00:46] There's a lot of different products that are marketed towards women, but the formulations aren't changed for women.

With the increase in anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges, often times these are treated with medications or therapy.

Unfortunately the experience most people have on these treatments don't make them feel fantastic, just better than they were before. This is because we are treating symptoms and not the root causes.

In this episode, we explore how gut health impacts brain health with Steven Wright.
What To Expect From This Episode

* How paying attention to your gas and bloating can give insights into larger health problems
* What types of gut issues can be debilitating
* How does the gut create neurotransmitters and why is this overlooked from conventional medical practices
* Different ways to improve gut health which can help your mental health

Shownotes

* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast
* [2:15] Who is Steven Wright and what was his own health journey like
* [6:30] Conventional medicine failed to take care of his condition, what made him decide to try making dietary changes
* [7:30] Was a dietary change all that was needed to fix Steven's issues, or did it take even more work to get to where he is today
* [9:15] Obviously when you are dealing with health complications that can lead to trauma that impacts mental health, but are there other direct links between gut health and brain health
* [12:00] More practitioners need to be looking at the gut and its role in neurotransmitter production instead of just relying on drugs
* [14:30] People who don't feel well might not remember what normal feels like anymore. How do you get people to recognize that what they are experiencing is not actually normal
* [16:45] Guys tend to find gas/bloating related problems hilarious and think it is normal, however in a lot of cases this is a symptom you should pay attention to for worse gut issues
* [18:00] What are some of the main supplements that are beneficial to the gut
* [23:30] Our approach to medicate and not focus on the root causes leads us to not digesting foods which eventually makes our immune system respond to those foods
* [24:15] Steven's final thoughts around gut health and brain health
* [27:00] If someone isn't consuming much fiber, how does that impact the gut and butyrate production
* [30:00] What does Steven Wright do daily to reach his vision of health

Resources From This Episode
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* Visit HealthyGut.com and use code SummitForWellness for 15% off until 1/31/22

Transcript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate)
[00:00:15] Bryan Carroll: in the last couple of years, anxiety and other mental health challenges have increased dramatically. And oftentimes the remedy for mental health challenges is either a certain medications or therapy.
[00:00:28] However, there's other components within our body that can really impact the way our brain functions. And I think these areas are. Talked about enough and we're not doing enough research on how we can change these other areas within the body and how it can improve our overall mental health. What's up everyone.
[00:00:49] I'm Bryan Carroll and I'm here to help people move more, eat well and be adventurous in today. I have Steven Wright on the show to teach us all about how. Our guts are connected to our brains and vice versa and how it changes in one can really impact the other. So for example, some of our neurotransmitters are actually produced in the gut instead of the brain.

Our modern lifestyle is changing the way we were designed to move. A great example of this is watching kids at different stages of life and how their movement changes over that time.

For example, a little baby can squat their butt all the way to the ground. They are extremely flexible, and once they can walk normally they have good movement patterns to do whatever they want.

But then at 5 years old the kid goes from moving all the time, to being plopped into a sitting position for 8 hours a day. Multiply this by 180+ days per year for years, all of a sudden that kid can't squat very low at 15 years old, and can't even bend over to touch their toes because their tissues are so tight.

In this episode with Kris Quinones, we will talk about strategies to improve our movement and reduce pain from our modern lifestyles.
What To Expect From This Episode

* What our modern lifestyles are doing to the tissues in our body
* How repetitive movements lead to compensatory patterns which can lead to injuries
* Different ways to improve movement quality and variety to reduce pain

Shownotes

* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast
* [2:00] What is Kris Quinones background and what got her interested in learning more about movement
* [3:45] Kris's experience with martial arts was a good foundation for understanding the power that fascia has in the body's ability to generate force
* [6:30] What makes up the fascia in the body and what all does it do
* [11:00] The theory on tensegrity is that if you impact one part of the fascial chain, it can impact tissues somewhere else in your body.
* [20:00] The body loves a variety of movement therefore we should be moving in different and unique ways
* [22:15] Every animal in the world stretches first thing when they wake up to break up connective tissue
* [23:00] What are some ways to take care of our fascia to reduce pain
* [27:45] Kris Quinones final thoughts on ways to improve tissue health and reduce pain

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* Learn more about Kris Quinones program Clear Mind Strong Body

Transcript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate)
[00:00:14] Bryan Carroll: If you go back and listen to some of my podcasts episodes with lending perishing now, which by the way. Some of the most downloaded episodes of all time for the show.
[00:00:24] You'll probably remember him talking about taking care of our tissues the same way we would at brush and floss. Which unfortunately, there's probably a lot of people that don't really take good care of their teeth and the same goes for their tissues as well, which is why I have Kris Quinones on the show today because she is going to teach us some ways to take care of our fascia, which is all the tissues in our bodies, so that we are pain-free and we can move freely in our lives.
[00:00:51] What's up everyone. My name is Bryan Carroll and I'm here to help people move more, eat well and be adventurous. And one of the most neglected things within our body is taking care of our tissues. And I know a lot of people don't like to take the time to stretch which is why something like a yoga practice is really good because.
[00:01:11] Kind of forces you into different stretch patterns, but there are quite a few people that don't have a yoga practice or a stretch practice built into their daily routines. So Kris Quinones is, is on the show and she's going to teach us how to add a stretching program into our lives to really take care of our tissue...

2021 has come to a close, which means it is time to reflect back on the top podcast episodes from the year!

Every year we take a look at all of the podcast episodes we produced, and see which ones were the most popular in the first month of their release. This year we added a video component to our show, so now we include views on Youtube as well.

As it turns out, our Top 5 episodes is actually 6 episodes since we have a tie for 5th place.

Below you will see the Top Episodes from 2021!
Tied For Number 5
164- How to Stay Off the Cardiologist's Operating Table w/ Dr. Phillip Ovadia


With heart disease being the #1 cause of death in our country, I usually try to bring a cardiologist onto the show every now and then.

Luckily for me, Dr. Ovadia has performed thousands of heart surgeries so I asked him questions about his experience in the operating room and what leads to people needing heart surgery.

You can see all the shownotes for Episode 164 here.
159- Peptide Therapy and How to Use it For Recovery and Performance with Dr. Amber Krogsrud


It is said that proteins are the building blocks of the body, and it turns out that you can use concentrated forms of proteins and peptides to improve certain aspects of the body.

In this episode with Dr. Amber Krogsrud, we cover the different ways to use peptide therapy to improve performance, sleep, and sexual function.

You can see resources for Episode 159 here.
Number 4
155- Telomere Length and Impacts on Aging with Doc Misak


A huge question that kept coming up this year was about slowing down the aging process. I wonder if this is because everyone has aged about 10 years in the last 2 years...

One aspect of aging is the telomere length on our DNA. As we age, telomeres become shorter, therefore if we can slow down the shortening process (or even get them to lengthen back out), then that slows down the aging process.

In Episode 155, we cover how you can do that.
Number 3
143- How to Break Through Your Weight Loss Plateau with Cynthia Thurlow


Cynthia Thurlow is always a fan favorite on our show. She once again made it into the top 3 episodes of the year for the show!

In this episode, we discuss what you can do if you are trying to lose weight and you reach a plateau. There are many things that can hang up weight loss progress, and refining these areas of health can get your weight loss back on track.

Check out the shownotes for Episode 143 here.
Number 2
153- How to Reduce Anxiety and Mental Health Challenges with Carol Garner-Houston


We are coming down to the wire here, and rounding out the number 2 spot was Carol Garner-Houston. There's no surprise that anxiety and mental health is a hot topic right now.

In this episode, Carol teaches us ways to reduce anxiety and improve our mental health. She provides a lot of strategies you can use at any time to reclaim your mental health!

Check out the shownotes for Episode 153 here.

Wouldn't it be nice to have to time to lay down in bed and fall right asleep, and wake up completely rested every single morning?That scenario sounds like a dream, but unfortunately most people do not experience sleep in this way. For some people sleep (or lack of) is a cause of stress. For others, sleep is an inconvenience and they will catch up on it when they are dead.In this episode with Devin Burke, we discuss how to get the best sleep of your entire life.What To Expect From This Episode* Types of distractions that compete against our sleep, including companies like Netflix* Ways to recover from a couple nights of poor sleep* How to get deeper sleep and reduce long term fatigue and brain fog* Different technological advances that can give us interesting sleep dataShownotes* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast* [3:30] How did Devin Burke become passionate about sleep studies* [5:00] Why is sleep so easily sacrificed* [7:45] Businesses are literally competing against sleep* [8:15] Will one bad night of sleep impact your health in a negative way, or can you recover pretty quickly* [10:00] What is sleep debt and can we repay that debt* [11:30] For people who constantly have bad nights of sleep, are always tired and groggy, how do you improve their sleep* [14:30] What does having a drink or 2 of alcohol at night do for your sleep quality* [16:30] Does the way you breathe impact your quality of sleep* [19:45] Can people with facial hair still use mouth taping or will it rip our hair out* [21:00] What is the ideal environment to be in for quality sleep* [24:00] How does light impact your sleep and do you need to block out all sources of light* [26:30] If you sleep at an incline, does that reduce circulation to your extremities* [28:00] Are the sleep systems that regulate body and sleep temperatures worth getting* [29:45] What pillows are good for head support and are there better options to use* [32:30] Are there optimal ways to wake up in the morning to minimize our drowsiness* [35:45] Do electronics and possible EMFs in the bedroom impact sleep or is this currently not a problem* [38:00] Is the data from sleep trackers such as Oura accurate and worth investing in* [40:15] Final thoughts from Devin Burke on how to get the best sleep of your life* [41:30] Devin Burke's vision of what healthy looks likeResources From This EpisodeSome of these resources may contain affiliate links, which provides a small commission to me (at no extra expense to you).* Get The Sleep Advantage book* Try out mouth tape to see if you can reduce snoring and breathe more through your nose* Try out the Mute Nasal Dilators for better nose breathing while you sleepTranscript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate)[00:00:15] Bryan Carroll: You wake up groggy in the morning and do you recognize that your sleep quality isn't that great? Unfortunately, for the majority of the population, people are not getting enough sleep and they're not.[00:00:27] Deep sleep. And this is having a lot of different issues on our overall health. And unfortunately as well, a lot of people will sacrifice their sleep in order to watch YouTube videos or do whatever it is because they feel like sleep isn't that important, or you can sleep when you're dead, but by having these attitudes towards sleep, are we setting ourselves up to have even more health issues later on in life?[00:00:56] What's up everyone. I'm Bryan Carroll and I'm here to help people move more, eat well and be adventurous. And today I have Devin Burke on the show to teach us all about sleep quality and how to get the best sleep of our lives. Now, Devin, he is going to share with us a lot of different ways to enhance our sleep new...

There can be a lot of confusion when it comes to what you should and should not eat, and what diets are best. While many experts can battle over the diets and have data to back up their claims, they all really do have some universal principles:

Real foods will beat out fake processed foods every single time.

In this episode with Dr. Aaron Hartman, we cover some non negotiables when it comes to food quality and how to eat well for any budget.
What To Expect From This Episode

* How to manage kid's food choices when you aren't around them all the time
* What foods need to come out of everyone's diets
* How foods are manipulated to be much different than how they are naturally
* Ways to grow your own food or find high quality local sources of food

Shownotes

* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast
* [2:15] Who is Dr. Aaron Hartman and what got him interested in nutrition
* [4:30] How did Dr. Aaron Hartman know that changing his daughter's food was making her symptoms better
* [5:45] How much more progress does he think his daughter's Cerebral Palsy will improve
* [7:30] Does Dr. Hartman follow a specific dietary type, or focuses more on whole real foods
* [10:00] How do you manage the access to unhealthy foods for kids when they spend a third of the day away from you
* [11:00] If your kids get bullied over the home foods they bring, what can parents do to support them to continue eating healthy
* [12:45] How difficult is it to get adults to make dietary changes
* [15:15] Regardless of where people are coming from, what are some non negotiable foods that everyone should remove from their diet
* [18:30] A lot of places will use cheap oils for cooking because it is cheap and deodorized so it doesn't mess with flavors
* [19:30] There are lots of products out there that aren't what they seem, such as raw honey
* [21:30] Dr. Aaron Hartman uses his land to grow a decent amount of his own food
* [23:00] Why would you supplement kelp in with cows
* [25:45] Does Aaron also have a greenhouse where he can grow plant foods all year long
* [26:45] For people who don't have a bunch of land to grow their own food, how can people find high quality local foods that are free of pesticides and other toxic chemicals
* [30:15] You can get fresh veggies all year long by utilizing something like an Aerogarden
* [32:00] Eating locally should provide you with bacteria that are beneficial to your local environment and climate
* [33:00] Final thoughts from Dr. Aaron Hartman on ways to eat clean and healthy food
* [34:15] If you are on a limited budget, what are the first things you should swap
* [35:00] What is Dr. Aaron Hartman's vision of what healthy looks like and what does he do daily to reach that vision

Resources From This Episode
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* Get Dr. Aaron Hartman's free ebook Building Resilience
* Listen to a podcast with Joel Salatin on Sustainable Farming Practices

Transcript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate)
[00:00:15] Bryan Carroll: When it comes to food quality, there are just some foods that most people should avoid at all costs because it can impact. And your overall energy. And then this episode with Dr.