In this interview, my mentor and friend, Sachin Patel, interviews me on my story and how I work with my clients to empower them with the mindsets and habits that will keep them healthy for a life time. We cover:[2:20] How my life was on autopilot until got the wake up call to do something more meaningful[6:08] Why diet is important but only one part of health and the evolution of how I think about health[8:00] The most common "A-Ha" that clients get when we work together[10:00] Expected...and unexpected results when on the Metabolic Reset[13:08] Health is a game that you keep playing[14:40] Why naturopathic medicine is about tapping into the body's natural ability to thrive and be healthy[17:00] There is no one-size fits all...and how I avoid cookie-cutter approaches[19:45] Why lab testing is one tool but self-experimentation can be a viable alternative that makes testing unnecessary[23:40] Why lifestyle is the greatest investment in your health and is actually easier and less expensive compared to treating a problem[27:45] Health is your wealth...and why the future of medicine is taking ownership of your healthWebsite: www.aronchoi.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/draronchoi/

Celine Analone Brozovich - Founder and creator Dances with Food, a health and productivity company on a mission is to turn the statement "employees are the #1 resource" into a win-win for employers and employees. She formerly worked as Director of Customer Success for McKesson, a fortune 10 company. Now she is dedicated to helping others love themselves through lifestyle medicine and whole foods, plant-rich nutrition.. Timestamps:01:10: Celine's origin story from corporate standout to burnout, high blood pressure, cholesterol, depression, and weight gain. 04:20: How Celine coped with the early signs of depression by becoming a workaholic…and how it made it harder and harder to deal with it.06:45: How quality of food played a part in the depression and how she learned how to get depression under control.08:00: Celine’s journey into food and health10:00: Whole Food Plant Rich nutrition, not a specific “diet”11:18: Why health is a lifestyle, not a sprint. Find what works for YOU.12:00: How to create sustainable habits around what you eat14:00: At the end of the day, it is not about perfection, but progress15:00: The Pleasure Trap by Dr. Alan Goldhamer and Douglas LisleSee Dr. Lisle’s TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX2btaDOBK817:00: You don’t have to be a chef to make food tasty or quick20:00: How Celine applied principles of change management and experiential learning to help her clients develop healthy habits21:30: Why health and productivity are linked. Poor health decreases productivity by 46%. 80% of doctors’ visits are for chronic disease and these diseases are preventable and reversible by healthy lifestyle24:00: Health must be part of a company’s strategic initiatives and middle management must be on board27:00: Presenteeism includes being physically present and mentally present28:00: Many of are “knowledge workers” and we need a sharp mind to solve problems in our work30:10: Celine’s views on “diets” vs. lifestyle…and why lifestyle is forever and by eating well, your micriobiome and body will be healthy32:00: How you drink your water has a big impact on your health33:25: How Celine works with her clients36:20: What it means to be healthy—freedom. Understand your “why” and why it is so important.38:05: Eat food that loves you back! Love yourself!Where to find Celine:[email protected](404) 307-3908

Today’s guest is Dr. Tara Scott, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Revitalize Medical Group. She’s been called the Hormone Guru for Successful Women. She uses evidence-based practices to help her patients conquer chronic wellness issues.She recently "retired" as an OB/GYN after almost 20 years to focus on functional and integrative medicine. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at Northeast Ohio Medical University, where she teaches residents and is involved in clinical research.Dr. Scott is a certified menopause practitioner. Dr. Scott is passionate about educating the medical community on the advances in evidence-based hormone therapy. She lectures throughout her community to raise awareness about wellness and hormone balance. She recently got appointed as Medical Director for Summa Health in Akron, OH where she will develop and run and Integrative Medicine program. Highlights:- How Dr. Tara went from OB/GYN surgeon to integrative practitioner- Individualized bioidentical hormones and how to balance hormones- Myths arond hormone replacement and heart disease in women- Thinking about PCOS differently- Breast cancer risk, treatment, and remission- Different testing for hormones and different between blood (serum), urine, and saliva testing.Learn more Dr. Tara Scott, MD:Facebook- @RevitalizemedInstagram @RevitalizemedYouTube- Tara Scott MDWebsite - www.revitalizemed.com 

“Everyone is unique, so the way you will feel better will be different than the next person.” Dr. Jared Seigler is the Clinical Director of the Living Proof Institute.  He was recently named IAFNR (International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation) Educator of the Year.  Jared thought he would commit his career working with athletes, but until he and his wife dealt with their own struggles getting pregnant did he find his passion to work with neurological issues, autism, autoimmune diseases, and other life-threatening chronic illnesses.  [06:00] What are other issues that are often associated with the brain that we might be missing? Anxiety, autoimmune disease, fatigue.  [09:00] The stigma behind neurological disorders and why the dogma is preventing people from getting help. [10:45] How do differentiate whether fatigue is an adrenal issue or a brain issue?  [16:15] Just as your body needs exercise for your body, your brain needs exercise.  [17:20] Lifestyle or diet habits that reduce the function of your brain. Handwriting is one of the underrated activities that improve brain function, and why Steve Jobs would not allow his children to use iPads. [20:00] “The neurons that fire together, wire together.” The brain is very good at giving us illusions. How functional neurology can help us catch the early signs of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and take steps to reverse it.  [24:00] Why drugs are not the answer to solve neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegeneration is a result of stress, diet, environment, and so many other factors] [25:35] How Dr. Jared navigates scientific research, and how to critically evaluate the science for real world application. What makes a good science and what makes a bad science?  [35:00] As consumers, who can we know what health advice and supplements are safe to follow? In short, if many top institutions are coming to similar conclusions, it is a promising sign.  [38:00] The problem with private industry influencing science and government policy. [39:50] How Dr. Jared’s real life, clinical experience showed him the importance of really listening to people who have been harmed by poor policy. [42:00] How it is so easy for scientific data can be fudged easily.  [45:00] Many pharmaceuticals have to be recalled because they were not first proven to be safe before being released.  [46:25] No one has run a RCT placebo controlled study on the current vaccine schedule. The insert on vaccine packaging even states that harm can be done by the vaccine.  [49:00] Our psychology can easily be influenced more than we are even aware. [51:20] Dr. Jared’s 3 most important values: Gratitude—the most positive emotion ever measured. Mind your three environments—brain, gut, and outside of us. “The mind will fail somebody well before the body will.”Grounding and getting outside - “The more we dissociate ourselves from nature, the more we move away from health.” Find something to recharge your batteries...if you are not spending time on yourself, you will not get where you want to go. Links and resources: Learn more about Dr. Jared: https://thelivingproofinstitute.com/dr-jared-seigler/ Schedule a call with Dr. Jared: http://www.speakwithjared.com 

Today I have a very special guest who has expanded my awareness of what is possible not just in my practice and business, but also what all people are capable of.If you are a heart-centered healthcare provider who is wondering how do you impact the lives of patients while also creating an abundant life for you and your family, this is for you.If you have been a patient who intuitively feels like there is more to medicine than treating symptoms or has not gotten answers from conventional approaches, this is for you.Or if you are someone who is curious about learning growing and creating YOUR best life, this is also for you.I am honored and excited to have today’s guest, Dr. Sachin Patel--a father, husband, chiropractic physician, functional medicine success coach, and my business and IMPACT mentor. He is the founder of the extraordinarily successful Living Proof Institute clinic that provides transformative care for patients, and the Living Proof Institute Mentorship which guides heart-centered practitioners to have more impact with their practices.He is the author of the book Perfect Practice international speaker and leader in the functional medicine space. James Maskell of the Evolution of Medicine called the Living Proof Institute, “North America’s most innovative Functional Medicine clinic.”Highlights:- How Sachin transitioned from a traditional chircopractic to functional medicine practice- Why Sachin decided NOT to seek legal action even though he was owed $60,000 by his former practice or when he was scammed out of $6000- No matter how much or how little you have, give to the community and pay it forward. This is the way to financial abundance.- Money is nothing more than energy. The more you give of yourself, the more will come back to you in return.- Why Sachin chose not to accept insurance in his practice and how this is better for both patients and practitioners.- The Living Proof Institute aims to first educate and provide as much free information as others may charge for.- What "The Doctor of the Future" means, and how this philosophy keeps most people out of the doctor's office.- Action Steps: "Invest in yourself. When you invest in yourself, every area of your life will grow in accordance to that. Who will you become a year from now?"Books Sachin Recommends -1) The Bhagavad Gita: A Walkthrough for Westerners by Jack Hawley2) The Ultimate Jim Rohn Library by Jim Rohn (Audible)3) Perfect Practice by Sachin PatelLearn more Sachin and the Living Proof Institute: Living Proof Institute - https://thelivingproofinstitute.com/Sachin Patel on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thesachinpatel/PerfectPracticePodcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/perfect-practice/id1409852371?mt=2 

Today’s guest is Rocky Lalvani, the host of the Richer Soul Podcast and he is the millionaire next door. The Richer Soul Podcast is all about living life with purpose and intention and using your financial success to live on your own terms.Rocky is a first generation immigrant from India, coming here when he was 2 years old with his parents to start a new life.I’m excited to have Rocky on the show because he has done it--gone from nothing to amass wealth with a good career and is on a mission to teach others how to grow their wealth through sound financial planning principles.Show Notes: How did Rocky's immigrant background influence his finanical mindsetWhy he encourages his clients who have college-bound children to think carefully about taking on hundreds of thousands of student loansHow to maximize the power of compound interestIs real estate investment right for everyone? Money mindsets and how it impacts your finanical futureRocky's strategy for overcoming high amounts of personal debtWhy it is important to start with a clear picture of your desired outcome so you don't end up climbing the wrong mountainRocky's top lessons for his children: 1) Be intentional 2) Money does not make you happy but it helps you to do the things that make you happy 3) Keep going despite fear, discomfort, and obstacle...and ask for help! Rocky's website: www.richersoul.comRicher Soul Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/richer-soul-life-beyond-money-you-got-rich-now-what/id1192509680?mt=2Dr. Aron Choi's website: www.aronchoi.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/draronchoiMedium: medium.com/@aronchoi 

Kari is an award-winning designer and illustrator, and founder of Plot Creative Studio. She specializes in brand strategy and user experience design for print, web and apps. As a seasoned veteran of the Startup world, Kari has a keen sense for helping companies develop, promote and scale new offerings with minimal effort and resources. In her side project, Lean Design for Startups, she helps founders develop their businesses efficiently around their strengths, limitations and resources.Learn more about Kari:https://plotcreative.io/https://www.leandesignforstartups.com/Show Notes:Everything you need to create a brand is right in front of youBranding vs. marketing - What's the difference?Why branding is more than a logo

Sauna is one of the body’s most powerful and effective ways to remove toxins that accumulate in our body and improve multiple body systems in a truly holistic way. That is why I’m excited for today’s conversation with Dee Alams, the founder of City Sweats--Seattle’s first infrared therapy wellness spa. City Sweats offers a range of services to improve cellular level health from infrared saunas, lymphatic drainage, rehabilitative massage, and ultrasonic cavitation, all of which tap into the body’s own ability to heal. Dee made the leap from a corporate career to opening her own fitness studio and eventually fulfilling her dream of making infrared therapy accessible and convenient with the creation of City Sweats. EXCLUSIVE OFFER for The Awkward Silence listeners: $15 off your first Infrared Therapy session at https://www.citysweatsseattle.com/.PROMO CODE: drchoiHighlights: When did Dee know that the world needed City Sweats and how her own hearling journey inspired her to create this businessHow infrared therapy can help people ranging from stress, athletes, cancer, Lyme's disease, pain, and proactive wellnessHow Dee left a great career to create a brand new businessHow she had to set the naysayers aside to remove doubt from her mind and have faith in her ideaHow Dee's challenges created opportunites that shaped her to become the successful business owner she is todayCreating a safe, welcoming experience for customersThe benefits of Infrared Sauna versus steam or dry sauna 

Ken Arciga is the host of The Manceptional Podcast which explores the journeys of men who follow their passions, carve their own path and live life on their own terms. Ken has lived many lives from pursuing a dream to get a solo record deal, working as a Live TV News Broadcaster in the Philippines, working in enterprise sales in Silicon Valley and eventually becoming a Media and Entertainment manager for a computer company that had clients like Disney, Pixar, Sony, and Lucasfilm. I’m excited to interview Ken because reinvention is constant and he is helping other people, especially men, reinvent themselves, which is something I can relate to and I think everyone can benefit from. We cover topics ranging from being a introvert and salesperson, leaving a multiple six-figure career, martial arts, to finding flow in life. 

This episode is going to cover a very important topic that does not receive enough attention, and in all honesty, it’s not something I claim to be the world expert in. We are going to discussing mental health and more specifically suicide. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and exceeds the number of deaths by homicide. This is a bigger issue than we realize.My guest today is Aston Lang is a fellow podcaster who hosts On A Rock. A young adult’s guide to leaving home and experiencing the world and a guide to others who are in a hard place as a source of hope and inspiration.Aston reached out to have a conversation about the uncomfortable topic of suicide. He recently lost a friend to suicide, and wants to make sure that those who are thinking of harming themselves or know someone who is, are aware of the resources available to find support. Resources:On a Rock with Aston Lang - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-rock/id1368427375?mt=2Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor FranklResources and links for mental health in New Zealand:https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-he…/in-crisis/helplines/https://depression.org.nz/get-better/who-else-can-help/Resources and links for mental heatlh in the United States:https://www.take5tosavelives.org/learnthesignshttps://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/suicide.shtmlThe National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) provides 24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress, as well as best practices for professionals and resources to aid in prevention and crisis situations.https://www.crisistextline.org/