(duration 25:40) This episode we discuss briefly the film Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead and the costly perspective of “living the good life” while having an unhealthy lifestyle. We don’t need to just roll the genetic (and environmental) dice in relation to health and fitness; we can take informed steps in the realm of nutrition …
Continue reading "78 – Ancestral health symposium reflections"(duration 17:13) In this episode Kevin addresses a couple listener emails dealing with implementing the healthy mind fit body lifestyle. Communicating feelings and needs in a compassionate way will help get your and others’ needs met and resolve conflicts. Nutrition needs to be given priority over particular types of exercise in order to achieve fat …
Continue reading "77 – Listener emails about exercise, training, nutrition and health"(duration 22:42) In this show we discuss the process of staying focused on your healthy lifestyle choices. It’s not a matter of using either sheer will power or “tricks” to stay on track with your dietary goals. Having a “Zen-like focus” isn’t as important as getting in touch with your feelings and needs, so that …
Continue reading "76 – The nature of self-control"(duration 26:20) In this show we delve into a couple listener questions regarding the transition to a healthier dietary lifestyle. What do you with your carb/junk food “cravings”? The main task involves viewing your feelings and food choices as part of your psychology, and thus within your control. For one, it’s important to find alternatives …
Continue reading "75 – Cheat day defeat"(duration 34:20) This is the second half of our interview with psychologist Guy Winch, author of a new book titled, “The Squeaky Wheel: Complaining the Right Way to Get Results, Improve Your Relationships and Enhance Self-Esteem.” We start off by discussing effective complaining, which includes the components of the “complaint sandwich.” This includes the ear-opener, …
Continue reading "74 – Complaining effectively with psychologist Guy Winch, part 2"(duration 41:43) This is the first half of our interview with psychologist Guy Winch, author of a new book titled, “The Squeaky Wheel: Complaining the Right Way to Get Results, Improve Your Relationships and Enhance Self-Esteem.” We explore the various psychological aspects of complaining. Going on rants and venting to others who aren’t in a …
Continue reading "73 – Complaining effectively with psychologist Guy Winch, part 1"(duration 23:45) This show we covered some listener emails. The first dealt with the topic of fiber; do we need it and can we get enough in our diet. Adequate amounts of insoluble and soluble fiber can be found vegetables (such as broccoli and cauliflower), fruits (such as berries), and nuts. Another listener related vast …
Continue reading "72 – Fiber, listener successes, and junk food school"(duration 23:53)This is part two of our two-part interview with author Diana Spechler, author of Skinny, her latest novel. We pick up our discussion regarding body image issues, particularly being dissociated from certain feelings and disconnected from the process of binging. Increasing your awareness is a necessary but not sufficient condition for moderating your eating. …
Continue reading "71 – Getting Skinny with guest Diana Spechler, part 2"(duration 27:57) This is part one of our two-part interview with author Diana Spechler, author of Skinny, her latest novel. We begin by discussing the nature of body image issues. As we noted a couple shows ago, various psychological patterns can be found on bodyconfession.com, one of Diana’s sites. Mental inertia can be self-sabotaging, of …
Continue reading "70 – Getting Skinny with guest Diana Spechler, part 1"(duration 19:30) In this episode we explore the topic of sex, specifically its health benefits, both physically and mentally. Hormones such as oxytocin and DHEA are fostered in the process. Immune and longevity benefits are also noted. It’s important that sex be integrated with the mental side of things for optimal benefits to be derived. …
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