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Apr 25, 2017

Today we are talking with Amie Valpone, an author and health advocate from New York City. Amie hosts all of her ideas on thehealthyapple.com and is the best-selling author of Eating Clean: The 21 Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation, and Reset Your Body. Amie had a health crisis in her own life, and when conventional medicine was not able to find solutions for her, she went looking for something different. She was on a quest, and eventually she became an evangelist. In this episode we talk about mold, Lyme disease, endocrine disorders and truly re-discovering health. Amie talks about being outside of her body; living a corporate lifestyle where she pushed and pushed, and then finally understanding what it meant to feel what was inside of her. Amie is a beautiful example of taking what is handed to you and turning it into something absolutely incredible. This interview was enlightening for me, and I hope it will be for you as well.

 

Key Takeaways:

[:53] Please join our Facebook community, Legacy, a group of bad-ass women collectively committed to leaving the world better than we found it.

[4:01] Some of the best doctors in the country couldn’t figure out what was wrong with Amie, but through Functional Integrative Medicine Amie went from a place of illness to a place of vibrancy and health.

[8:05] Western medicine has strengths and weaknesses.

[11:30] Amie has an MTHFR genetic mutation, which may have made her more susceptible to health problems.

[14:50] Learning to slow down has been crucial to Amie’s healing journey.

[17:00] A doctor overdosed Amie with progesterone cream, which shut down her endocrine system. That experience taught Amie to take back her power and trust herself.

[20:08] How does a sense of purpose relate to health?

[24:42] You can’t do it all.

[26:22] What are Amie’s real food staples?

[33:15] Amie doesn’t want to be famous, she just wants to help people.

[34:51] Health is eating, drinking, and doing whatever makes you feel good.

[36:34] Take this month’s quiz about digestion at meghanwalker.com/entrepologyquiz.

[37:43] Amie has stopped drinking lemon water, but other parts of her morning routine have remained consistent.

[38:09] For a long time Amie just read medical books, but now she prefers reading about the mind/body connection.

[38:39] Dandelion root tea is Amie’s hot beverage of choice.

[39:29] Amie loves to dance and be outside.

[40:07] Entrepreneurism is a part of an individual’s destiny.

[42:18] If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more, please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. We would also appreciate a quick review.

 

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Legacy Facebook Group

The Healthy Apple

The Healthy Apple on Instagram

The Healthy Apple on Facebook

The Healthy Apple on Pinterest

The Healthy Apple on Twitter

Eating Clean: The 21 Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation, and Reset Your Body by Amie Valpone

Apr 18, 2017

Today we are talking to Dr. Denis Wilson, an integrative practitioner practicing in Florida, as well as an entrepreneur, with a passion for understanding the tempo and the temperature of life. Dr. Wilson doesn’t just have a passing interest in thyroid health, he has a thyroid syndrome named after him. He is kind, witty and knowledgeable about a topic that affects so many of us — adrenal and thyroid health. Dr. Wilson explains that the thyroid gland sets the pace of life. You won’t want to miss this episode.

 

Key Takeaways:

[:29] Thank you to our sponsor, Legacy.

[1:58] What influenced Dr. Wilson’s interest in thyroid and adrenal health and his journey to a holistic approach to practicing medicine?

[4:28] It really isn’t logical to expect thyroid dysfunction to show up on a blood test.

[6:39] Metabolism problems may be caused by lack of thyroid hormone, or by difficulty converting the thyroid hormone.

[7:17] 37 degrees Celsius is a good baseline body temperature.

[8:20] The creator of the TSH blood test was worried that doctors would put too much store in the test and ignore other signs and symptoms of thyroid dysfunction.

[9:49] Toxins and stress may be playing a big role in the current thyroid dysfunction epidemic.

[11:06] Blue light is also a problem for hormone function.

[11:56] Treating adrenal fatigue sometimes cures symptoms of thyroid dysfunction.

[13:16] What exactly is adrenal fatigue?

[16:03] Not everyone who experiences stress will develop adrenal fatigue.

[17:09] How does Dr. Wilson manage stress?

[18:57] What are some common symptoms of adrenal fatigue?

[20:42] Dr. Wilson likes to try treating his patients with “potent groceries,” before running “a ton of tests.”

[22:15] Dr. Wilson uses therapies to reboot hormone pathways.

[25:19] Can someone come off of thyroid medication?

[27:16] What about autoimmune thyroid conditions like Hashimoto’s and Grave’s?

[28:53] How can low temperatures lead to autoimmune conditions?

[31:08] Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome is a reversible problem.

[34:02] Dr. Wilson absolutely tests temperature on every patient he sees.

[36:11] How should someone take their temperature to ensure an accurate reading?

[40:34] Health is optimal function of the body, mind and spirit.

[41:00] Take this month’s quiz about stress and adrenal fatigue at meghanwalker.com/entrepologyquiz.

[41:38] Dr. Wilson incorporates a really unique flashcard system into his morning routine.

[43:32] Dr. Wilson prefers to read non-fiction.

[44:05] Dr. Wilson likes Celestial Seasonings Apple and Cinnamon.

[44:52] What does Dr. Wilson do for fun?

[46:00] Entrepreneurism may be an inherent personality trait, or may be learned.

[48:03] If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more, please subscribe to the Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. We would also appreciate a quick review.

 

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness, by Broda Barnes

DUTCH Test

Geratherm Thermometer

WilsonsSyndrome.com

RestorativeFormulations.com

Legacy

Apr 11, 2017

Today we talk to Dr. Andrew Blackwood, a psychotherapist focused on family and marriage counseling, with particular interest in family of origin. He is about to release a book about how to craft the perfect apology. Andrew has kind eyes, a warm heart, and a whole lot of wisdom. He is equal parts compassion and call to action. Our conversation today is full of pure gold, and I know you’re going to love it.

 

Key Takeaways:

[:29] Thank you to our sponsor, Legacy.

[2:19] Dr. Blackwood’s parents divorced when he was 13, but that wasn’t the main thing that led him to marriage and family counseling.

[4:46] The incidence of mental health challenges is particularly high in entrepreneurs, and that is often linked to family relationships.

[6:07] To what extent does our family of origin determine our destiny?

[6:58] Awareness is so important to our success in family relationships.

[9:08] What is the difference between worry and concern?

[10:13] Is parent/child conflict a natural part of individuation?

[13:23] Family dynamics influence, but do not dictate, identity.

[17:40] There are specific characteristics that help entrepreneurs forge their own path.

[19:21] Should we all be in therapy?

[21:32] The partners of entrepreneurs have a lot of added stressors. It is helpful, but not always possible, for them to know what they are signing up for.

[25:04] Making a genuine apology is an art.

[31:29] Health is intrinsically connected to growth.

[32:08] To take this month’s quiz about stress and adrenal fatigue at meghanwalker.com/entrepologyquiz.

[32:51] Dr. Blackwood’s morning routine includes exercise and devotional time.

[33:41] Dr. Blackwood enjoys reading non-fiction and just finished reading Dave Ramsey’s The Total Money Makeover.

[33:54] Dr. Blackwood doesn’t usually drink hot drinks, but he has a couple favorites for special occasions.

[34:15] Dr. Blackwood likes hanging out with his friends and family, and dancing.

[34:26] Entrepreneurism must be learned at some point, even if entrepreneurial tendencies are innate to a person.

[35:51] Follow Dr. Blackwood at Coachdrew.ca or DKleadership.org.

[36:26] If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more, please subscribe to the Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. We would also appreciate a quick review.

 

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Legacy

The Total Money Makeover: The Proven Plan for Financial Fitness, by David Ramsey

Coachdrew.ca

DKleadership.org

Apr 4, 2017

In today’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Rhea Mehta. Dr. Rhea has a PhD in Molecular Toxicology and Nutritional Biochemistry. She is the founder of Living Rhea and has been a contributor to the Huffington Post and Mind Body Green. In addition to her speaking on optimal life design and working with private clients, most recently, she has taken on the role as CEO of Bowhead Health. She is the founder of Global Smoothie Day and a co-founder of Camp Reset. In this episode we got into the nitty-gritty of how to make a great smoothie, the most important element of leadership, and how to transform your life through the power of fun and escape. Building community to drive change? This episode is for you.

 

Key Takeaways:

[:30] Thank you to our sponsor, Legacy.

[2:18] Art and expression were a big part of Dr. Rhea’s childhood.

[4:30] How did Dr. Rhea stop caring what other people thought, and start living her truth?

[6:38] Everyone is so reluctant to be vulnerable.

[7:00] The way that Dr. Rhea introduces herself is very dependent upon who she is talking to.

[7:40] Dr. Rhea schedules self-care time into her calendar.

[10:13] What makes the perfect smoothie?

[16:19] What are some good smoothie alternatives?

[20:25] Dr. Rhea wants to make healthy living more accessible.

[21:57] The concept of self-love is confusing to a lot of people.

[24:41] Camp Reset is about bringing people back to a place of reckless abandon and new experiences, while taking a break from technology.

[28:16] How can you reset at home?

[30:34] Dr. Rhea hasn’t always wanted to be an entrepreneur.

[32:09] Dr. Rhea prefers the term “well-being” to the word “health.”

[35:11] What process does Dr. Rhea take her private clients through?

[39:25] To take this month’s quiz about stress and adrenal fatigue at meghanwalker.com/entrepologyquiz.

[39:49] Dr. Rhea calls her morning routine her Sun Ceremony.

[41:59] What is Dr. Rhea reading right now?

[42:55] A turmeric latte is Dr. Rhea’s hot beverage of choice.

[44:06] What does Dr. Rhea do for fun?

[44:39] Dr. Rhea says people can learn to be entrepreneurs.

[44:58] Connect with Dr. Rhea at livingrhea.com.

[46:29] If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more, please subscribe to the Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. We would also appreciate a quick review.

 

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Living Rhea

Bowhead Health

Global Smoothie Day

Camp Reset

Tweetables:

“I started to honor my truth, and care less about judgement from others.”

 

“Sixty percent of your smoothie should be greens.”

 

“Most of us in the health world got here because of some serious life event.”

 

“Get out. Go into nature. Turn off your phone.”

 

“What enticed me about entrepreneurship was the freedom.”

 

More About Dr. Rhea Metha

Rhea Mehta, PhD is a doctor of Molecular Toxicology & Nutritional Biochemistry, an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and self-care activist. She is the Founder of Living Rhea, a lifestyle consultancy and movement that empowers change-makers to realize their true potential through a program encompassing self-discovery, ritual and routine building, detoxification and functional nutrition. A contributor to the Huffington Post and Mind Body Green, Dr. Rhea speaks internationally on topics such as optimal life design, nutrition for productivity and performance, and her personal story of conquering chronic disease and stepping into health leadership. Rhea is also the CEO of Bowhead Health, a personalized healthcare technology start up, Founder of Global Smoothie Day (Oct 3), a movement to embrace inclusive self-care, and the co-founder of Camp Reset, a 3-day adult summer camp and digital detox based on the principles of play, connection and transformation.

 

Special Offer from Rhea for Listener’s of the Entrepology Podcast:

4-Week Smoothie Challenge: http://thechangemakerformula.com

 

 

Connect with My Guest

W: http://livingrhea.com

T: @rheamehta

FB: facebook.com/drrheamehta

IG: @drrheamehta

 

 

Monthly Quiz

Part of improving your health and performance as an entrepreneur requires that you take inventory of your current state of health. To this end, we have prepared a monthly quiz related to the health and performance of entrepreneurs and go-getters. This month, the focus is on stress and adrenal health….

 

See where you stack up and access the quiz right here

 

Call to Action

Surprise, surprise, our call to action this week is all about the implementation of a daily smoothie. Want some help with this, check out my guide for putting together a perfect smoothie every time. Find it here.

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